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ESSEX – As an antique dealer, auctioneer and appraiser, Michael Bider has been reinventing himself and his business, he says, “almost every other week” for almost 40 years.

Selling old stuff other people don't want since 1975, Bider has adapted often to changing times.

Now in the digital age, the world of antiques is evolving again.

“People don't have time to collect” old treasures, the mainstay of his business. Particularly not young people, who are glued to their iPads and smart phones, he said.

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the crowd of about 500 people who gathered for one of his antique auctions. Only a handful were “not grey headed or bald,” he said.

Bider, who owns and operates one of the more than 30 antique stores in Essex, known as “America's Antique Capital,” said young people are not interested in history. “Most of them can't tell you who was President 12 years ago, or care,” he said.

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NEWBURY – Th e dumpster, paid for by the Plum Island Foundation, overfl ows most weekends with trash from beachgoers and local residents. Broken glass mars the entrance to the beach. People walk their dogs on the beach, despite the ban against it, leaving poop for beachgoers to dodge.

More and more beachgoers are openly drinking alcohol. And too many small children are swimming in currents they may not be able to handle the currents.

Th at was the picture painted by several Plum Island residents last week for the Newbury Board of Selectmen, who called the beach a “diffi cult situation.”

Th e town's budget crunch has hit the beach. Lifeguards were pulled fi ve years ago, saving the town $50,000 a

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Fences are down. Th e welcome sign at the entrance to the beach has a pole snapped off and roof tiles blown Th e Plum Island trash dumpster and sign.

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The Bartlett Museum is thankful to the FlatBread Pizza Co. in Market Square, Amesbury for hosting a fundraiser for us on Tuesday, July 16, 2014. We are grateful for the opportunity to raise funds for the upkeep of our museum building which is a financial struggling. Thank you so much to the staff and customers.

The Bartlett Museum is a non-profit organization that relies totally on fundraising, donations and membership to continue being an asset to the community. The 1870 Italianate style "Ferry School" house features local history in the former carriage industry, old maps, and mementos, a collection of prehistoric and Native American artifacts, memorabilia from Colonial, Federal and Victorian periods, a Natural History Room featuring birds, shells and fossils, an original vintage schoolroom and a carriage shed containing several Amesbury built carriages

Located on 270 Main Street in Amesbury, the museum is open for tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Also special tours can be scheduled by calling 978-388-4528. Visit us on the web at www.bartlettmuseum.org or www.amesburytreasures.org and “Friend” us on Face Book under “the Bartlett Museum”. Donations are accepted at any time and can be mailed to: P.O. Box 692, Amesbury MA 01913

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Solace for Stephanie would like to thank you for your continued commitment. We raised an additional $4,000 last Monday!

And, this past week, we have helped two more people with cancer.Thank you for giving $5, $25, $100 or more. Thank you for giving

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can purchase a $500 Hess gift card for your transportation for chemo or radiation. Or, yes, we can purchase a $500 Market Basket card for you to buy groceries for your young children.

Whatever the denomination, YOU are making an investment and it’s going a long way.

You probably won’t get many more notices from us this year as this was our last fundraiser for the year. We raised $10,000 this year.

Thank you again!Mo, Ron, Dom, Christine, Ann, Steve, Dan, Kyle, Tim and Joe

the success of community policing and the summer reading program. It is estimated over 38 million people in more than 16,000 communities will join forces on August 5th to promote police-community partnerships; crime, drug and violence prevention; public safety; and neighborhood spirit.

The National Night Out Car & Truck Show will feature a variety of emergency, public service, construction and antique vehicles. This is an opportunity for kids of all ages to check out the equipment and vehicles seen throughout the community each day.

The Children’s Department at the Amesbury Public Library is also promoting the summer reading program at the National Night Out. The theme this summer is “Fizz, Boom, Read” to promote the science of family reading. The Children’s Department will be hosting a variety of games and activities.

Providing refreshments this year is the Flatbread Pizza Company, located in the Millyard, Market Square, hot dogs from The Maplewood Care & Rehabilitation Center 6 Morrill Place, Vermettes Supermarket 6 Pond Street,

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McDonalds of Amesbury Route 110 and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England.

A very special feature at this year’s event is the WBZ TV4 Accu-weather mobile van with Meteorologist Terry Fisher, who will be doing live weather broadcasts from Amesbury. We are also pleased to welcome back the Legends WNBP of Newburyport; the greatest community station in the nation! Now found on 106.1 FM, as well as 1450 AM, WNBP plays “the hits we grew up with” featuring great family music from the sixties and seventies. The activities are free and will be held in the parking lot and cafeteria at the Amesbury High School, 5 Highland Street from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, rain or shine.

For more information, please contact Police Officer Tom Hanshaw at [email protected] or 978-388-1217 or Clare Dombrowski at the Public Library, [email protected] or 978-388-8148. The Amesbury Police Department and Amesbury Public Library would like to extend thanks to community members who help make our city a safer and better place.

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Rowley Historical Society is pleased to announce in honor of “ROWLEY 375” that the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main St., Rowley; will have OPEN HOUSE, the first 4 Saturdays in August. Each Saturday will feature an informative speaker with knowledge & ability in their particular field of expertise. Please, drop by for an illuminating visit. Historical House tours and

light refreshments will be available throughout the OPEN HOUSE.AUGUST 2, 2014 – Local expert, Jack Grundstrum will be available

at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House to speak on the topic: THE SHELL FISH INDUSTRY in Rowley, from 1:00-4:00 Saturday

AUGUST 9, 2014 – Carol Lebeaux, noted local Massachusetts Silhouette Artist; will be available at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. creating professional silhouette portraits. Walk-ins are most welcome. There is a $33.00 fee for each sitting. For more information, please; check her website: www.silhouettes-by-carol.com

AUGUST 16, 2014 – Mary Ellen Smiley, curator of the Salem Museum & expert on

Spinning wheels will be available at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House explaining the craft of spinning and use of a spinning wheel from 1:00-4:00 on Saturday afternoon.

AUGUST 23, 2014 – Bob Merry, noted local Rowley Historian; will be available at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House discussing the SHOE INDUSTRY in Rowley. Speakers will be available from 1:00 – 4:00 on Saturday afternoon.

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Plum Island Beach Being Trashedaway. Th e sign's faded and ripped notices, including a ribbon that reads 'please respect our beach', are among the fi rst things visitors see at the beach.

“It is hardly a good fi rst impression, and certainly does not represent the manner in which we would like them to care for this beautiful place,” said Ellen Daly, who lives in Natick, but owns a home on Plum Island. “We cannot expect non locals to care (about the beach) if it looks like we don't.”

Th e beach is getting increasingly crowded because the word is out that Plum Island is unmonitored, residents said. Unlike other North Shore beaches, there is no fee. And parking is cheap or free.

One resident compared it to parents leaving a 15-year-old at home alone for the weekend. “It's party time,” she said.

“Th e beach is getting more and more crowded, as all the North Shore towns around are charging to park, or go on their beaches and monitoring the activity with lifeguards and patrols,” Daly told the Selectmen.

Th e dumpster is fi lled with household trash, which quickly fi lls up the one dumpster. Selectman Geoff rey Walker said

he sees a lot of coff ee cans thrown in the dumpster.

Th e dumpster is also fi lled with empty alcohol bottles, although drinking is prohibited.

“People are drinking openly on the beach,” Daly said.

Another resident said some of the drinking parties are getting potentially dangerous as intoxicated beachgoers go in the water to swim and are rude to other beachgoers.

Also small children are swimming without the watchful eye of lifeguards in an ocean that is potentially dangerous.

“We have been very lucky,” said one resident. Several incidents could have turned into tragedies.

Th e Selectmen and Town Administrator Tracy Blais said the beach creates complicated issues. Some business owners and residents want the increased beachgoer traffi c.

And there is the problem of how to pay for lifeguards, more police enforcement and more trash pickup.

Police Chief Michael Reilly said he has two offi cers assigned to patrol the beach, but they are spread too thin to monitor all the activities. He also called the beach “a diffi cult situation.”

Blais told the Selectmen that

funding to put the lifeguards back on duty would have to come from elsewhere in the town's tight budget.

Th e Plum Island Foundation, created in 2008, works to protect the beach, replenishing sand, keeping the tax base low, ensuring the integrity of the sewer and water system and maintaining uninterrupted access to all Plum Island. Since 2010, it has paid about $6,000 a year to provide the trash dumpster.

Daly, who is meeting with the foundation board to discuss ways to work on some of the beach issues, said she believes Plum Island could learn from the Salisbury Beach Partnership, “which appears to be a successful melding of a private and public people and funding.”

Other residents complained that parking along Plum Island streets has also become critical this summer, as beachgoers seek to park free, often illegally, rather than pay the lot fees.

Reilly said his offi cers have reported that when they issue a $20 ticket to cars parked illegally, most beachgoers say that the fi ne is cheaper than what they have to pay to park at other beaches.

Th e chief's suggestion: raise the parking fi ne.

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decades, Bider said there are fewer deals today. Everyone knows what something should cost. “Th ere is no sense of discovery,” he said.

Antique hunting is a major hobby and entertainment for many, particularly the large number of Baby Boomers, who come here to shop and dine. On weekends, it is hard to fi nd a parking space along Main Street, which is home to dozens of antique shops and restaurants.

Bider said his shop still turns over its inventory every 45 days. But about 70 percent of the sales are to brokers, he said.

Where once 100 people chased one item, now one person is looking at 100 items, he said.

Born in Lawrence, Bider attended Merrimack College where he discovered one afternoon that he liked selling antiques and that it could be lucrative. To supplement his income as a waiter, he made and sold stained glass trinkets at fl ea markets. While he and his future wife were selling his trinkets at a fl ea market on campus, his brother cleaned out the attic in the family home and sold the old furniture and furnishings at

the same fl ea market. Bider made $35 selling his trinkets that day. His brother made $700.

Bider was hooked. Once destined to be a teacher, he became an antique dealer.

While still in college, he began cleaning out other people's attics and basements for them and soon needed to open a shop. He persuaded a reluctant landlord to rent him a vacant space next to a bar in Lawrence for $15 a week, just for the summer. When summer ended, he stayed on, paying $15 a week for the next fi ve years, until the building burned down. Soon he opened two antique shops in Lawrence and competed with larger and more established dealers.

Along the way, he added auctions and appraisals as he adapted to the changing nature of the business.

In 2006, he had a heart attack, which set him on another path. While recovering, the business suff ered and he decided to sell his house in 2008, not knowing where he and his wife would live.

A friend and fellow antique dealer, Dana Guarnera, owner of Ro Dan Antiques, talked him

into moving to Essex. Guarnera off ered him the space next to his shop, and the Biders moved into the two upper fl oors. Th e overfl owing shop on the fi rst fl oor and a half has been in Essex since 2009.

Today, Bider describes his business as a full-service dealer with expertise in a wide range of antiques - from American antique furniture and fi ne musical instruments to European artwork. He can handle consignments, on-site estate auctions and run a shop of antiques.

He believes the antique business is going back to where it was when he started. After the Great Depression and World War II, people did not want old furniture that reminded them of tougher times, he said. Th ey put Victorian furniture out on the sidewalk.

Today, young people don't want antique furniture in their homes. Th ey want new furniture and sophisticated, decorative pieces.

“Th at is why you don't see much Victorian furniture in the shop,” said the shop owner who is not afraid to reinvent himself once again.



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COFFEE WITH THE COMMISSIONER

Join the Amesbury Council on Aging and the state Division of Insurance for… Coffee with the Commissioner on Wednesday, July 30th 9AM—10AM Amesbury Senior Center, Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street, Amesbury. Come enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts and a discussion led by Commissioner of Insurance Joe Murphy. Popular topics include: -Navigating and understanding health insurance

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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.

AUTHORS EXPOLocal author Margie Walker will

be attending the 2014 New England Authors Expo. Walker is the author of Legendary Locals of Amesbury, a story about the people that made Amesbury what it is today. She will be signing and selling their book to the public at the NEAE, the largest grassroots literary event in New England. In addition to Walker there will be over 130 other authors and illustrators attending including: Mary Ann Esposito, star of PBS’ Ciao Italia and author of many bestselling cook books; Mike Girard, lead singer of the legendary rock band The Fools and author of Psycho Chicken & Other Foolish Tales; Michele McPhee, best-selling author, Emmy-nominated reporter, and award-winning columnist; D. Allan Kerr, author of Silent Strength and the “USS Thresher Memorial Project Group” will be there accepting donations. Also the American Authors & Publishers Guild, a non-profit alliance of authors and publishers, will be making their first public appearance. The NEAE will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott Street (Rte. 62), Danvers, Massachusetts. The event is free to the public and doors will be open from 4pm to 9pm. For more information, please visit the New England Authors Expo Facebook page

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, JULY 31st

TIDE POOL DISCOVERIESThursday, July 31st @9:00 am - For

generations children have enjoyed exploring tide pools and discovering the fascinating plants and animals that live in this realm between the tides. A refuge ranger will guide this hands-on program. Appropriate for children age 5 – 10. Each session is limited to 15 children. Each session is approximately 2 hours long, allowing time for travel to and from the tide pool location. Meet the ranger at the visitor contact station at parking lot 1. Parent/guardian must remain with his/her child for the entire duration of this program. Preregistration is required for this program. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

VEHICLE NIGHTThursday July 31st at the Pine

Grove School Parking Lot at 6:30 P.M. (Please note: vehicles will arrive at 6:00 P.M. so no admittance before 6:30 P.M.) This event is for the Whole Family. Rain date is Thursday August 7th same time and place. All programs are free and open to the public and are sponsored by The Friends of The Rowley Public Library, the Rowley Public Library, The Massachusetts Cultural Council, The Collaborative Summer Library Program, The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, The Massachusetts Library System and The Boston Bruins.

GRUPO FANTASIA BRINGS LATIN RHYTHMS TO CASTLE HILL JULY 31

Grupo Fantasia will perform a latin-themed Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concert at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, on Thursday, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The gates for Grupo Fantasia’s show 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 available for purchase. Pre-ordered picnic suppers are available through Castle Hill Café’s Ferreira Foods www.ferreirafoods.net.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 1st

KINGSTON DAYSKingston Days is an annual

event that celebrates the town of Kingston’s birthday. It is located on the “Kingston Plains” on Main St. The three-day event starts Friday August 1st with great food, music & hot air balloon rides, finished with a spectacular FIREWORKS show at dusk. Saturday is a full day of events to include but certainly not limited to a huge motorcycle show, Maximum Velocity (crazy bike show), The Taste of Rockingham (local restaurants showing off their best flavors), live music all day, kids events and the flea market. That’s just a partial list of what going on Saturday. Sunday comes back with the Taste of Rockingham, arts and crafts, the famous “All Vehicle Car Show” (incredible turn out for this show!), kids events, live music and great raffles. Join us for this family & wallet friendly weekend on the historical Kingston Plains. If you would like to volunteer, email us at [email protected]. Check out our web site www.kingstondays.org. Our facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/KingstonDaysCelebration

DANCESingles dance every Friday at

Daniels Hall, Route 4, Nottingham, NH., 8 PM to 12. Dance is BYOB, casual dress, $12 admission, includes a free hot buffet and free drink set-ups. Bring your own liquor, Non alcoholic drinks are available. For more info visit: www.singlesdanceparties.com or call 603 942-8525.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd

UNION CHURCH FLEA MARKET

SATURDAY, AUG. 2, 8am – 2pm. Donations Needed! 350 Main Street, Amesbury (across from Alliance Park) Old Fashioned Flea Market! Saturday, August 2, 2014, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Rain Date: Saturday August 9. Common Sense Weather Permitting! Union Congregational Church, 350 Main Street, Point Shore, Amesbury. Across from Alliance Park. Spaces Available; $10 with Your Own Table; $15 with Church Table. Vendors, in case of rain bring your own canopies. Lunch will be available on site. For Information, to Reserve Space, or to Donate Quality Items, call Dottie Johnson: 978-388-2452. www.AmesburyUnion.org

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ROWLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SHELLFISHING IN TOWN

The Rowley Historical Society is happy to present in honor of “Rowley 375” the first OPEN HOUSE of August on Saturday August 2nd, 2014; from 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon. The 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main Street, Rowley; will host , a special guest speaker, Mr. Jack Grundstrom of Rowley. Mr. Grundstrom is the “Great Marsh Shellfish Constable” and 3rd generation in a family of clam diggers. He has been the intellect behind the Shellfish Clam Propagation Program in Rowley. He will discuss this innovative program and the history of the clam industry that we have had in Rowley for the past century. Please, come and join us for this interesting & informative lecture. Tours of the Historical House will be given throughout the afternoon and Light refreshment will be available to quench “a parched throat”.

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1657 Knight House. Spinner, Leslie Wind will demonstrate on Whipple House lawn. Tours of the 1800 Heard House are $7 for non-members, free for members.

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AMESBURY - Th e Market Street Baptist Church is hosting a Vacation Bible School for children ages 5-9 years begins Monday - Friday, August 4-8 from 9:00 am - 12 noon at the Church on 37 Market Street, Amesbury. “Mission: God, Solving the Mystery of the Gospel” is the title of this detective themed program that includes games in the gym, crafts, bible study and songs to learn. A snack of fruit & water will be provided each day. A suggested donation fee of $10 per child is requested. However, we do not wish to keep any child away for fi nancial reasons, so we will gladly accept whatever you can aff ord, even if it's nothing at this time.To register in advance contact the church offi ce at 978-388-0930 or email: [email protected]. Registration on Monday, August 4th will begin at 8:30 am.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Council on Aging is in search of volunteers to assist in several diff erent areas. If you are interested please stop by and pick up a volunteer packet. For More information please feel free to call and speak with Jean Marie, Volunteer Coordinator 978 388 8138. Areas of need: 1. Friendly Visitors: Th e COA is searching for adult volunteers to join us in helping caregivers and people who are frail. Friendly visitors are paired with homebound adults who are older or frail and have scheduled visit with them 1-3 times per week/1h-3 hours. Th is is to help with socialization, meeting the individual’s social needs, helping caregivers, and on occasion running local errands to pick up items such as groceries (no transporting of people in your vehicle). For More 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, 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.

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------------------------------------------------------------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

------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - Th 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.

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------------------------------------------------------------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.

------------------------------------------------------------KENSINGTON, NH - Th e Carriage Barn Equine Assisted Th erapy Programs is looking for volunteers to assist with Th erapeutic Horseback Riding & Carriage Driving, Fundraising, Events, and Fun Activities. Volunteers are needed at various times throughout the week to work with horses and clients. Adults and retirees welcome (volunteers must be at least 14 years old). Experience and horse knowledge is a plus, but is not required. Anyone interested in learning more can contact Th e Carriage Barn at 603-378-0140 or email [email protected], or check out our website at www.carriage-barn.org. Th e program is off ering services in Kensington, NH and seeks to promote the health and well-being of individuals of all ages with disabilities by enhancing their physical, psychological, cognitive and emotional healing and strengthening through equine activities. Th e Carriage Barn is a 501c3 Not-for-Profi t Organization, as well as a member center of the Professional Association of Th erapeutic Horsemanship, International.

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------------------------------------------------------------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

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(BPT) - Families are always looking for new ways to celebrate and spend time together. Why not start your weekend off on the right foot with a little family time in the kitchen over a delicious hot breakfast?

Cooking in the kitchen is a great activity for families, including children of all ages. Consider the following ways you can get your children up and out of their nests each morning for fun family time together over a delicious breakfast:

* Little children - Th e youngest members of the family are excellent ingredient mixers and are really good at decorating the table. Give them a craft project to create a table placemat for each plate, or teach them how to fold the napkins in a pretty way.

* Older children - If you have kids in elementary school, ask them to put their math skills to use in measuring ingredients for the meal. Th ey can also pour the milk or juice drinks and put the fi nished breakfast meal on a plate in a decorative way for serving at the table.

* Teenagers - Ask your teenagers to be responsible for cooking the food. Anything dealing with the stove or oven is their responsibility, and they should also keep an eye out for younger siblings getting too close.

* Parents - You are the overseers of the entire kitchen project. You get to determine the fi nal menu, and make certain that all the breakfast foods will be prepared for serving at the same time so everyone can sit down and enjoy the meal together.

Once the food is ready and plated, have everyone sit down at the table together to enjoy the creation. Soon t will become a tradition that you celebrate your weekend breakfasts together as a family, creating fun memories for everyone.

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To add pops of color, change the wall paint. Adam B. Nash, LEED certifi ed designer and interior design instructor at Th e Art Institute of San Antonio, a branch of Th e Art Institute of Houston, suggests choosing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) free products - because they are very eco- and child-friendly. Th ese paints don't emit any toxic fumes and are completely odorless making it possible to literally paint a bedroom and have the kids sleep in it that same evening. "It also allows for fl exibility of changing things around without huge costs, especially when transitioning from a nursery to a preschooler to a preteen, etc," shares Nash.

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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. The 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 offered 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. The 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. The 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. The 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 first and third Wednesdays of the month. The only requirement is that you be 55 years old or older. One of these meeting s is a short business meeting with coffee 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 Thomas, 978-465-8647.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Registration Is Now Open for The Firehouse Center for the Arts' popular 2014 Summer Vacation Program - Firehouse Glee Club! Enrollment is limited, so act now! The 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.firehouse.org/L3-shows-theater-GleeSummer2014.html or contact Janice at 978-499-9931 or [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Attention Baseball Fans! Once again the Friends of the Rowley Public Library have stepped up to the plate to offer 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 office 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 Library, 141 Main Street, to reserve one of these passes for free, or call us at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------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. The Rowley Food Pantry is open on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon and Thursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 in the parsonage of the Baptist Church at 153 Main St. All Rowley residents are welcome.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Fellowship Thrift 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 Thursdays 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 - The Catmobile, which offers 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 staffed by a

It's Back to the Future at WNBP's"Cruisin' the 50's" Summer Car Show

Popular event offers Hot Rods, Cool Music, & A Warm Walk Down Memory Lane

NEWBURYPORT - Downtown Newburyport will host classic cars, classic 60's music, and a special guest appearance from a classic movie at the 3rd Annual "Cruisin' the 50's" festival on Thursday, August 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free community event, sponsored by "The Legends" WNBP Radio, St. Jean's Credit Union, and

the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, draws huge, enthusiastic crowds each year to this historic seaport. State, Pleasant and Inn Streets will be closed for pedestrians only, and this year, the Newburyport City Council approved additional spaces to park even more classic cars at the Harris Street Parking Lot and the Patrick Tracy Square. Visitors can get up close to view 200 specially selected classic cars from across New England. The rain date is Aug. 21, 2014.

"These cars - the pinnacle of design, function and style - are the main draw of "Cruisin' the 50's," explains Carl Strube, general manager and co-owner of WNBP. "But each year, we strive to outdo last year's event. Along with a live on-air broadcast by WNBP, we will have dancing and a free outdoor concert on Market Square by The Transistors. In addition, local retailers, restaurants, businesses, and the Post Office are rallying with some great promotions and a fundraiser."

Some of the related events include:The DeLorean car made famous in "Back to the Future" will time travel

to the parking lot at the Institution for Savings. Movie fans can get their pictures with the vehicle to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

MK Benatti Jewelers, located at 1 State Street, will feature a rare "mystery" classic car on display courtesy of a private collector. This special vehicle will help celebrate the recent relocation of this fine jewelry store.

The Newburyport Post Office will have a brief ceremony to unveil a new Hot Rod stamp.

Newburyport.com has live webcams in Market Square so people can view the activities by going to www.newburyport.com if they cannot attend the event in person.

Ann Ormond, President of the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, noted that locals and tourists alike turn out for this magical evening of family fun. "Since this year is the City's 250th Anniversary, we think the 'Back to the Future' theme is particularly appropriate. One of the things that makes our hometown so special is its mix of the historic architecture, culture, and charm with a progressive eye to the future," she said.

"Whether you appreciate the smooth lines of a Jaguar, the sheer power of a Thunderbird engine or just want to reminisce with friends about long ago road trips in a '56 Chevy convertible, you'll find something to enjoy," said Wes Pettengill, who serves as curator of Cruisin' the 50's as well as host of WNBP Radio's "Calling All Cars" program. "We hand-select only the finest quality cars from throughout New England and beyond to represent the best of the 1940's through 1960's American and European vehicles," he said.

For more information about Cruisin' the 50s, please visit www.wnbp.com and www.newburyportchamber.org.

Please note: Classic car participation is by invitation and pre-registration only. For participant information, contact car coordinator Wes Pettengill at 978-465-3140.

Newburyport goes Back to the Future to host this famous DeLorean and other classic cars at the Cruisin' the 50's event Aug. 14, 2014.

licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fleas and ear mites. For adult cats, the spay package costs $120 and the neuter package costs $80. Please note that Fitchburg residents only pay $20 for spay/neuters. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The 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 “The Battle of Monocacy.” This 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.

------------------------------------------------------------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 flag 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.

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Wednesday July 30, 2014· 10:00am – 10:00pm: Food in Market Square· 10:00am – 2:00pm: Annual Kids Day in the Park @ Atkinson Common Park Storey Aveo Sponsored by the Greater Newburyport Exchange Club· 10:30am – 3:30pm: Nursing Home Concertso Sponsored by Lucien Lacroix, CPAo Schedule –§ 10:35am – 12 Noon: Country Manor @ 180 Low Street§ 12 Noon – 1:00pm: Opportunity Works @ 10 Opportunity Way§ 1:15pm – 2:15pm: Port Healthcare @ 113 Low Street§ 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Brigham Manor @ 77 High Street· 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Featured Artists Exhibits @ 65 Water Street· 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Yankee Homecoming Sr. King and Queen Coronation @ Hope Church 11 Hale Street· 7:00pm – 9:00pm: An Irish Sunset Cruise @ Plum Island Point Newburyporto Sponsored by Newburyport Division of the Ancient order of Hibernianso Tickets are $25 with a cash bar· 6:00pm: Slow Bike Race @ Brown Square Pleasant/Green Streetso Sponsored by Coastal Trails Coalition, see: http://coastaltrails.org/· 7:30pm – 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert @ Waterfront Parko Jillian Cardarelli§ Sponsored by John Harnett

Thursday July 31, 2014· 10:00am – 10:00pm: Food in Market Square· 10:00am – 4:00pm: First Religious Society Book Sale & Artists and Crafters Show @ 26 Pleasant Street· 10:00am – 7:00pm: Olde Fashioned Sidewalk Saleso Sponsored by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, see: http://business.newburyportchamber.org/events· 10:00am – 2:00pm: U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboat Station Open House @ 65B Water Street· 10:00am – 12 Noon: Yankee Homecoming’s Heritage Tour The Cemetery Crawlo Starts at Hill Street Cemetery· 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Featured Artists Exhibits @ 65 Water Street· 4:30pm – 7:00pm:

Newburyport Rotary Club Hot Dog Booth @ Tannery Parking Lot Federal Street· 6:00pm: Lions Club Bed Race @Federal Street, see: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/newburyportmalionsclub/· 7:30 – 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert @ Waterfront Parko Beatlejuice§ Sponsored by ReMax on the River

Friday August 1, 2014· 10:00am – 10:00pm: Food in Market Square· 10:00am – 7:00pm: Olde Fashioned Sidewalk Saleso Sponsored by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce· 10:00am – 4:00pm: First Religious Society Book Sale & Artists and Crafters Show @ 26 Pleasant Street· 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Featured Artists Exhibits @ 65 Water Street· 7:30 – 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert @ Waterfront Parko Entrain§ Sponsored by Yankee Homecoming Committee· 9:00pm: Lighted Boat Parade @ Newburyport Waterfront

Saturday August 2, 2014· 10:00am – 2:00pm: Family Day @ Maudslay State Parko Main Stage Attractions:§ 10:35am – 11:15am – Stacy Peasley§ 11:30am – 12:30pm – NH Academy of Performing Arts§ 12:45pm – 1:45pm – Stacy Peasleyo Local Businesses will sponsored activities for families· 10:00am – 10:00pm: Food in Market Square· 10:00am – 7:00pm: Olde Fashioned Sidewalk Saleso Sponsored by the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce· 10:00am – 4:00pm: First Religious Society Book Sale & Artists and Crafters Show @ 26 Pleasant Street· 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Featured Artists Exhibits @ 65 Water Street· 1:00pm – 4:00pm: Yankee Homecoming’s Heritage Tours – Plum Island Lighthouse Tour· 7:30 – 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert @ Waterfront Parko Compaq Big Band§ Sponsored by Dunkin Donuts· 9:15pm: Annual Fireworks Display @ Waterfront Park

Sunday August 3, 2014· 9:15am: 24th Annual High

Street Mileo Sponsored by the Institution for Savings· 1:00pm – 5:00pm: Featured Artists Exhibits @ 65 Water Street· 11:00am: Yankee Homecoming Float Judging @ Market Basket Plaza· 12:30pm: 57th Annual Yankee Homecoming Parade @ Starting at Three Roadso Intersection of High Street and Storey Ave, Ferry Road and Mosley Avenue· Following the Parade – Closing Ceremonies @ Waterfront Park



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Roaring Twenties Lawn PartyRaindated to Sunday, August 3

Th e Trustees of the Reservation and Boston Swing Central have rescheduled Th e Roaring Twenties Lawn Party at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, for Sunday, August 3, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m, because of weather. Th e Lawn Party harkens back to the Jazz Age, the era in which the mansion at Castle Hill was built. Th e event will feature twenties and thirties jazz, swing dancing lessons, Charleston performances, antique autos, and a vintage fair.

Boston Swing Central will start the festivities with a group dance lesson beginning at 3 p.m. Brooklyn-based Baby Soda Jazz band will take the stage at 4 p.m. and play throughout the evening. Additional highlights include a lindy hop performance by the Lindy Bomb Squad and a vintage attire contest. Attendees are encouraged to come in twenties-style dress and bring a picnic supper or pre-order one through the event website. Ice cream, pizza, sweets, beer, wine, and iced beverages will be available through out the afternoon.

Boston Swing Central is a dancer-formed, volunteer-run, non-profi t dedicated to promoting swing dance. Th ey hold regular dance parties every Friday at their studio in Charleston and welcome new dancers. Please visit bostonswingcentral.org for more information.

Castle Hill, a 165-acre National Historic Landmark, was the summer home of Chicago industrialist Richard T. Crane

Jr. and his family from 1910-1949. Th ey entertained in grand style at their 59-room English-style mansion and its surrounding gardens. Now owned by Th e Trustees of Reservations, Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, is the perfect setting for a lawn party celebrating the music and dance from its hey-day.

Th e gates will open at 2 pm for admittance. Advance tickets are $25 per person and $20 for students, seniors, and Trustees of Reservations members. Children 10 and under admitted free. Tickets may be ordered

in advance at www.roaringtwentieslawnparty.org . Day-of tickets are $30 per person and $25 for students, seniors, and Trustees of Reservations members. For more information please visit the website at www.roaringtwentieslawnparty.org or call 978.356.4351.

Directions: From Rt. 128 (Exit 20A) follow Rt. 1A north for 8 mi. to Ipswich. Turn right onto Rt. 133 east and follow for 1.5 mi. Turn left onto Northgate Rd. and follow for 0.5 mi. Turn right onto Argilla Rd. and follow for 2 miles to entrance to Th e Crane Estate.

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( B P T ) - Diane A l t e n b u r g d o e s n ’ t mind a good challenge. An army wife for 28 years and mother to fi ve children, she and her family moved 17 times, across states and continents as military roles changed. But even with all the travel, A l t e n b u r g never felt put out. She regarded it all as part of her military life and part of service.

When she was diagnosed with breast cancer for the fi rst time 15 years ago, she looked at it as an opportunity for service once again. Altenburg beat the cancer into remission and, afterwards, worked with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation and Walter Reed Army Medical Center to create a breast cancer wing. She was one of a handful of patient advocates who worked on the project. Th e completed wing off ered breast cancer patients a place to seek counseling and dietary services and even get their hair and make-up done.

Little did Altenburg know then, she would one day return again as a patient.

Four years after her fi rst diagnosis, Altenburg was back in the wing she helped create. She developed a second breast cancer, and this time it was invasive and spread to her lymph glands.

While a second cancer diagnosis may be debilitating to some, Altenburg took it in stride, saying she doubted cancer ever really went away and that she never believed in the phrase “cancer-free.” She resumed her fi ght and, once again, beat the cancer into remission.

It was at this time that Altenburg’s doctor asked if she would be interested in participating in a clinical trial for an experimental vaccine called NeuVax, or nelipepimut-S. Th e

vaccine – part of a new class of cancer fi ghting drugs called immunotherapies – triggers the body’s immune system to attack cancer cells not destroyed by radiation or chemotherapy as well as target any new, growing cancer cells.

Altenburg, who had volunteered for numerous medical trials in the past, agreed to take part. “I don’t wear pink, I don’t do the walks. Th is is my way of giving back,” she said, adding that she wanted to do something to help prevent her children and grandchildren from facing breast cancer one day.

She was one of 200 women to participate in the trial and made the frequent drive to Walter Reed from her home in Springfi eld, Virginia. Upon arriving, she received a dose of the vaccine in her thigh and had her vitals monitored for an hour. She went home and returned a couple days later so researchers could monitor how the vaccine was aff ecting her immune system. She would then receive booster shots every six months for almost fi ve years.

Before the trial started, Altenburg had questions about the procedure. She wanted to know if there were any side eff ects and how the vaccine would aff ect her life, but she found the eff ects to be negligible. “Th e drive up (to Walter Reed) was the hardest part,” she says.

Th e trial concluded for her six years ago, and Altenburg’s cancer

still has not r e t u r n e d . Instead of w o r r y i n g a b o u t battling a disease, she is free to enjoy her life, i n c l u d i n g s p e n d i n g time with her husband, retired Major G e n e r a l John D. A l tenburg , Jr. She’s also busy keeping up with their fi ve children who are spread across the country. And, in what free time r e m a i n s ,

Altenburg gives tours at Gunston Hall. “I always say if you need something done, ask a busy person. Th ey’re most likely to do it,” she says.

Th e future development of anti-cancer medications has already benefi ted from a certain busy woman who didn’t mind a good challenge.

Th e NeuVax Phase 3 PRESENT study is ongoing and actively enrolling breast cancer patients. To qualify, you must be cancer free and have completed your chemotherapy and radiation treatments. You can learn more about this groundbreaking research and the eligibility requirements needed to participate in the clinical trial by visiting neuvax.com.

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crafts, the famous “All Vehicle Car Show” (incredible turn out for this show!), kids events, live music and great raffl es. Join us for this family & wallet friendly weekend on the historical Kingston Plains. If you would like to volunteer, email us at [email protected]. Check out our web site www.kingstondays.org. Our facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/KingstonDaysCelebration

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.

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MARBLEHEAD MEANDERINGS—BEACH EXPLORATION

Monday, August 4, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For families with children ages 4-12. Enjoy a morning at Grace Oliver Beach in Marblehead during low tide, and discover the living wonders of the sandy coastline. We’ll search for periwinkles, hermit crabs, tiny fi sh, and other sea creatures. Wear footwear that can get wet and muddy. Meets at Grace Oliver Beach in Marblehead. Directions will be sent. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch. FEE: $9 adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

BROWN BAG LUNCHAugust 4 Ipswich Museum,

54 South Main St., will host its monthly Brown Bag lunch, noon: Jeff Carovillan will talk about one of his past archaeological excavations. Ipswich seniors and museum members free. $5 for non-members.

NEW! ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASS ON WOOD

Join instructor Grace Currier of “Say It with Grace” on Monday, August 4th Noon – 3pm

for this new and creative class of water based acrylic painting. Paint something diff erent each month! Grace will provide the wood item for this fi rst class. Everything you need to paint your item will be supplied for every class. For future classes you may purchase your own wood item (Grace will help you with suggestions) or you can purchase one from Grace. Cost for

class is only $15. Class is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration required with the Salisbury Council on Aging. Please call for more information at 978-462-2412

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, AUGUST 5th

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 6th

BOATBUILDING 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 fi rst 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 fi tness 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

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Tips for New Buyers

look past a home that is full of oversized furniture, cardboard boxes and “stuff ” but try.

Inspect! – Once you have made a decision to buy and are under agreement with the seller, hire a licensed home inspector to go through the home. If he/she fi nds a problem (termites, faulty hot water heater, ect.) don’t panic ask the seller (or selling agent) to allow an expert in pest detection/removal or a plumber to come out and give an estimate to fi x the damage.

Don’t become “House Poor” - Sit down with your REALTOR® or mortgage agent and honestly discuss your income level and living expenses. Take into account future considerations such as children, an addition to the home, amenities you want, and major renovations.

Ask for Help - By aligning yourself with the right REALTOR® you will have an entire team at your disposal. Utilize your mortgage lender and agent. Each of them should work hand in hand for your benefi t.

Do a Final Walk-Th rough - Visit the property after everything has been moved out to be sure there are no surprises. Be absolutely positive the property was left exactly as you had agreed upon in the contract.

Plan For Minor Hang-ups - If you or the sellers need a little more time to conclude the fi nal arrangements, don’t let these delays upset or frustrate you. Th is types of events happen, try not to let them get you down and keep your eye on the prize (your dream home!).

Over the last month or so I have been working with a number of fi rst time home buyers. Buying a home for the fi rst time or even coming back into the market after being out of it for a long time can be diffi cult. Diffi cult to understand what is happening and diffi cult to know what you need to do next. Here are a few tips and some of the most common pitfalls.

Be Ready - If you need a mortgage don’t wait until you fi nd a home to get a preapproval letter. Speak with your mortgage lender and get something in writing. In a competitive market waiting for a preapproval letter can be the diff erence between getting a home or continuing your search.

Be Realistic - Sorry, you aren’t going to fi nd a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in the area for $150,000. If you are able to fi nd one I hope you are very, very skilled in carpentry. Sit down with your REALTOR® to understand what you can expect to get for your money.

Take a Look - If a home looks like something you might be interested after looking online than take a drive by it. If it is in an area you can see yourself living in set up an appointment to go inside even it isn’t perfect from the outside. For example, Cape Cod style homes often times look small. However, many times you will be pleasantly surprised how spacious they are inside.

Imagine it Empty - Your furniture is going to go here so try to imagine it empty or with your belongings. It isn’t easy to

If It’s Not In Writing, It Doesn’t Exist - All promises should be in writing. Don’t make any assumptions. Even the best intentions can be misinterpreted. Have your real estate agent keep an ongoing list of all discussions and get the seller’s written approval on all agreements.

As most of you know buying a home can be a very stressful experience. You will feel a mix of emotions while fi nding the right place. For most of us, buying our fi rst home is the largest investment we’ve ever made. Th e emotions of purchasing something so expensive can often cloud our judgment. Th e right REALTOR® can help you make good sound business decisions based on your personal situation.

If you have any questions or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573.

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price246 Main St, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 64 $229,000 $235,000 $229,000 15 Gales Crt, Amesbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 62 $249,900 $235,000 $259,900 1 Birch Ln. Ipswich/Pinefield 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 85 $238,000 $190,000 $260,000 18 Cannon Hill Ave, Groveland 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 53 $289,900 $286,600 $289,900 36 Pleasant St, West Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 36 $269,000 $260,000 $299,000 290 Haverhill St, Rowley 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Antique 43 $299,900 $230,000 $299,900 10 Erie Ave, Newburyport 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Bungalow 7 $309,900 $299,000 $309,900 19 Mohawk Circle, Georgetown 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 43 $329,900 $325,000 $329,900 8 Belmore, Merrimac 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Saltbox 35 $329,900 $322,000 $329,900 1 Gulf Winds Ln, U:1, Salisbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Other 231 $349,900 $349,900 $339,900 5 Burleigh Ave, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 20 $349,900 $342,000 $349,900 8 Stacey Ln, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 103 $364,900 $364,900 $364,900 124 Eastern Ave, Essex 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 5 $375,000 $375,000 $375,000 113 West, Georgetown 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 62 $399,900 $399,900 $399,900 36 Greenwood St, Amesbury 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Victorian 95 $429,000 $430,000 $449,000 148 Orchard St, Newbury 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 17 $474,900 $475,000 $474,900 13 Madison Way, Merrimac 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 559 $525,000 $520,000 $509,900 12 Old Bare Hill Rd, Boxford 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 36 $549,000 $525,000 $569,000 65 High St, Topsfield 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 85 $559,000 $560,000 $589,000 8 Parsonage Ln, Topsfield 10 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Contemporary 386 $619,000 $592,500 $619,000 38 Highwood Ln, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Contemporary 439 $599,000 $595,000 $629,000 35 Oak Ledge Circle, Rowley 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 136 $649,900 $640,000 $649,900 15 Orchard Ln, Topsfield 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 147 $635,000 $620,000 $655,000 231 Middle Rd, Newbury 13 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 1757 $550,000 $475,000 $670,000 1 Ready Marsh Way, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 272 $665,000 $637,500 $679,000 7 Fourth St, Salisbury 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 69 $699,900 $685,000 $699,900 139 Cherry St, Wenham 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 83 $869,000 $865,000 $875,000 61 Great Pond Dr, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 2h bath Colonial 20 $890,000 $855,000 $890,000 88 North Ridge Rd, Ipswich 6 room, 2 bed, 3f 1h bath Cape 24 $1,295,000 $1,280,000 $1,295,000

Single Family Listings: 29 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,366.93 Avg. List$: $496,334 Avg. List$/SqFt: $216 Avg. DOM: 171.52 Avg. Sale$: $481,700 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $209

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NEWBURYPORT - Shareholders of Rockport National Bancorp Inc. today approved the merger of Rockport National Bank and Institution for Savings in Newburyport and Its Vicinity. The FDIC, the primary federal regulator of the Institution for Savings, had previously approved the proposed combination. Pending receipt of a few additional regulatory approvals, the anticipated closing date of the merger is Friday, August 29.

As part of the merger agreement, the Institution for Savings will fund a Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2 million for the benefit of not-for-profit organizations in the markets that Rockport National Bank currently serves.

“Since 1820 the Institution for Savings has been devoted to one principle: serving its customers, communities and employees,” said Institution for Savings President and CEO Michael J. Jones. “We take great pride in being a mutual savings bank, owned by our depositors and making every decision locally based on what is best for our customers. We are very excited to bring this mutual style of banking to the Cape Ann and Beverly communities.”

“As community banks, Rockport National Bank and the Institution for Savings have so much in common,” Mr. Jones continued. “ In fact, both highly respected institutions have been committed to serving the financial needs of their customers and communities for well over 150 years. It is our goal to make this transition as seamless as possible for all customers. Some of the benefits Rockport National Bank customers will see at the onset are: fully insured deposits, higher lending limits, low account fees and some of the best loan and deposit rates in Massachusetts”.

Founded in 1820 and headquartered in Newburyport, Institution for Savings is one of the oldest mutual banks in the country, with $1.8 billion in assets and seven offices serving communities on the North Shore. Institution for Savings prides itself on high level of customer service, strong employee retention and generous charitable giving. The Bank has been named by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work for the past six years, including Top Medium Employer in 2013 and Top Small Employer in 2011. The Institution for Savings is known for its strength and stability due to its prudent investing and conservative lending practices.

The combined Bank will have eleven full-service offices in Salisbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Topsfield, Ipswich, Beverly, Rockport and Gloucester and $1.6 billion in deposits and $1.4 billion in loans. Additionally, the Bank will have educational branch offices in five high schools: Newburyport, Triton Regional, Ipswich, Masconomet Regional and Beverly.

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dentin and into the pulp.The research uses the tubules

of the tooth as a vehicle to deliver medication that could reduce inflammation or treat infection. The technique would attach medication to nanoparticles. By creating the nanoparticles out of a magnetic substance, such as iron, the researchers can use a magnetic field to push those particles, and the attached medication, through the tubules and into the pulp.

Delivering steroid medication using these magnetic nanoparticles could treat inflammation in the pulp. An antibiotic could also be delivered to reduce the infection, or a local anesthetic could be used to anesthetize a tooth.

The research has shown that, even though the nanoparticles are tiny, they are able to deliver a large enough dose for medications to be effective. Studies are currently being conducted on extracted human teeth to determine the optimal size for the nanoparticles and the most effective biocompatible coating. By covering the particles with a biocompatible substance, starch for example, the body's immune system won't attack the

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inflammation of the pulp the same way for a long time, which is to remove the pulp of the tooth. When the pulp of the tooth is removed, the space that occupied the nerve has to be filled with a material to prevent bacterial growth. Although effective, this devitalizes the tooth and comes with its own set of potential problems over time. These problems include a weakened tooth with a higher potential for fracture, as well as a much higher risk for recurrent infection.

This new research is a possible contemporary solution to an age-old problem. By delivering medication directly to the area of the tooth that gives the tooth its vitality, it could prevent the need for many root canals.

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AU$100.00100.00125.0040.0060.00

115.0045.0080.0035.00

175.0055.00

275.0050.0040.00

275.001500.00550.00100.00135.00130.0055.00

250.00135.00275.00650.00230.00

TYPE COINS

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




EstEs Rockets & Supplies,Plastic & Wood Models / Supplies

Autos, Trucks, Planes, Ships & morePineCars & Derby SuppliesX-Acto Sets, Paints & More

MeTAlDeTeCToRS

COINSITEMS WANTED – Wanted by Pratt Coin and Hobby in Georgetown. U.S. Coins, silver, gold, foreign world money. old pocket watches, wrist watches, costume jewelry and post cards. Wheat pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each.

20 e Main St, Georgetown, MA Mon-Fri 8:30a-6p, Sat 10a-5p

Phone 978-352-2234

1/2¢........................... Lg. 1¢..........................Fly. E 1¢...................... Cop. Nic. 1¢.............. 2¢ Piece....................3¢ Silver I..................3¢ Nic.......................Shield 5¢....................Liberty 5¢.................Bust 1/2 10¢.............. St. 1/2 10¢.................Bust. 10¢...................St. 10¢........................Bar. 10¢.....................20¢ Piece..................Bust 25¢ Lg..............Bust 25¢ Sm.............Seated 25¢................Bar. 25¢.....................Stand. L. 25¢ I...........Stand. L. 25¢ II.........Bust 50¢....................Seated 50¢................Bar. 50¢.....................Seated $1..................Trade $1...................

AVG. CIR.$55.0016.0018.007.00

12.0020.0012.0020.00

.5040.0011.0023.0010.002.00

85.0075.0075.0016.005.00

18.005.00

50.0030.0010.00

200.00100.00

AU$100.00100.00125.0040.0060.00

115.0045.0080.0035.00

175.0055.00

275.0050.0040.00

275.001500.00550.00100.00135.00130.0055.00

250.00135.00275.00650.00230.00

TYPE COINS

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

DRIVERS: Now Hiring Owner Operators. 85% of Gross, 40% Advanca. O/OP's with own Authority Welcome. Lease trucks available. 866-572-7297

EARN EXTRA MONEY ON YOUR SCHEDULE - Sell AVON! Amazing Company offers many incentives plus top commissions. Call 978-432-1475

EARN EXTRA MONEY - Work from home, no experience required. For more information send $4 and a self-addressed stamped envelope to Nationwide Home Employment Opportunities, P.O. Box 165, Georgetown, MA 01833

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

PT COURIER - Part Time posi-tion driving E250 Courier Van to all of our MASS locations 1-2 days per week. Start in Rowley- travel to Lynn-Dartmouth-Milford-

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