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Iron City Conspiracy, a new novel by Town Common Newspaper reporter Stewart Lytle, propels readers onto the front pages of a newspaper as its editor, staff and the editor’s private detective girlfriend solve the murders of a popular politician, minister and 10 deacons of a historic Alabama church.

“Iron City Conspiracy is a harsh exposition of the corruption in the political world and its ties to racism. I fully recommend this read, not only for its riveting mystery plot that compels the reader to keep turning the pages, but also for the realization that the reader will reach by the end of the novel: positive change within society requires that we take action.” – Debra Hicks, columnist for Entertainment Weekly.

“Rare is the novel that combines historical and contemporary signifi cance with compulsive readability; Iron City Conspiracy is such a book. It is a thriller with a brain -- a fascinating look at the worlds of politics, journalism and race relations. Th e pace is relentless and sure, the ending both surprising and believable. A must read for those who enjoy literate suspense.” – Bill Cornwell, columnist for Florida Weekly.

Given the recent shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, S.C. and the apparent arson of several other black churches, Iron City Conspiracy is highly relevant as the nation’s continues the debate over race relations. It is also a fun summer read.

In Iron City Conspiracy, the

investigation by the morning newspaper is led by Joe Riordan, the fi rst African-American newspaper editor in Iron City, which once was the heart of the Civil Rights movement. Th e search for the church bomber, played out against a city torn apart by racial strife, is intense and puts the newspaper Riordan, his staff and private investigator Nicki Fabrini in danger.

Riordan is also fi ghting to keep his newspaper off the chopping block as its owners conspire with an investor and the rival newspaper owner to sell off the Iron City Post. Lytle’s well-written novel also provides an insider’s look into newspapers and newspaper investigations.

Th e exciting cover design for Iron City Conspiracy was created by Amanda Moeckel, an award-winning artist from Lunenburg, MA, now living in Brooklyn, NY.

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WEST NEWBURY – If you are looking for some good old-fashioned fun and a slice of Americana this summer, you can fi nd it every Th ursday night at the West Newbury Community Bandstand.

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NEWBURYPORT – If you are a CVS customer in this historic city, you can soon look forward to having a choice of shopping at the corner of Storey Avenue and Low Street, just off of I-95, or in the current CVS location on Pond Street, off High Street near downtown. Continued on page 3

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Th e project, which will relocate the Shell Station at that intersection, is expected to improve the overall attractiveness of this gateway to the city.

Th e Zoning Board of Appeals still has to grant approval for some

Photo by Stewart LytleTh e Shell Station and the house it will replace.

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“It is a Norman Rockwell painting,” said Chuck Rotondi, a Newburyport attorney and part-time drummer who helps organize the popular summer concert series.

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Stewart Lytle is a lifelong journalist, writing for papers from Alabama to Texas to Washington, D.C. and the North Shore of Massachusetts. A native of Birmingham, AL, he is a graduate of Princeton University.

Amy Kraemer, the director of the Langley Adams Library in Groveland announced the start of a fundraising campaign in partnership with Ecosmith Recyclers with the installation of a new textile collection bin at the Phoenix Printing parking lot at 282 Main Street. The library will receive a portion of the proceeds of the collected clothing, towels, blankets, rags, and stuffed animals along with shoes, purses and belts.

Ecosmith area representative, Richard Mullen, explained how recycling not only removes textiles from landfills

and incinerators but it also creates jobs both locally and in many third World countries. Plus, there is no cost or effort required by the library. It is a truly passive fund raising system. Mullen explained, “we specialize in working with community non-profits, like school groups, sports teams, municipalities and churches to encourage recycling and offering an income stream through recycling.”

Kraemer thanked Michael Anderson, the owner of Phoenix Printing for hosting the donation bin at his business.

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IPSWICH – Chief Paul Nikas is pleased to report the sixth and seventh grade classes completed this year’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. He would like to congratulate four students on their success in the annual essay contest.

During 12 days of instruction, spread out over the last few months of the school year, Sgt. Daniel Kmiec and Officer Aaron Woodworth taught students about bullying, peer pressure, drug awareness, personal decision making, stress, internet safety, prescription drugs and more.

Every year, after the course, students are given an opportunity to show what they took away from D.A.R.E. through a personal essay contest. A winner and runner-up are selected from each class. The Ipswich Police Department would like to congratulate essay winner Jillian Gregory and runner-up Emma Kennedy from the sixth grade and essay winner Cashel Davis and runner-up Olivia Horsman from the seventh grade on their exemplary work.

“The essays written by all the students illustrated an understanding and commitment by those in the elementary school and middle school to say no to drugs,” Chief Nikas said. “Congratulations to the sixth and seventh grade girls for their hard work and dedication on their essays.”

Sgt. Kmiec and Officer Woodworth would like to thank the sixth and seventh grade administration and staff for their continued support and assistance in making sure the D.A.R.E. program is a success every year.

The Ipswich Police Department would also like to thank Pomodori of Ipswich for their continued support, as well as their gift card donations to the winners of the essay contest. An extended thank you to Ipswich resident Jared Clark for being this year’s graduation guest speaker and providing an eye-opening and informative presentation on the dangers of drug abuse and addiction.

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the police station, Little League baseball games play on next to the bandstand where a diff erent music group plays each week. Th e tunes are punctuated often by cheers from parents as the young sluggers get a hit. Small children do somersaults or run in packs on the grass in front of the bandstand, while crowds bring blankets or folding chairs to sit on as they listen to the live music.

Th e West Newbury Fire Rescue team, the benefi ciary of the concert series, cook hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages, while junior fi re rescue team members, mostly recent graduates or seniors at Pentucket High School serve the food. Hot dogs are $2; hamburgers are $2.50; sausages are $3.50. Th e ice cream is free.

Th e West Newbury Summer Concert Series at the community bandstand happens every Th ursday from June through August. Th e free concert series features family-friendly, musically varied bands that range from rock to acoustic solo to bluegrass and American variety.

On stage last Th ursday night, playing for about a hundred fans was the Th omas Works Machine Band, which plays a collection of their own songs and those of famous groups from the Beatles and the Grateful Dead to Willie Nelson, John Prine and Bob Dylan.

Th e crowd cheered loudly for each

song, performed enthusiastically by the fi ve band members, led by singer Brian Young, who dances almost as well as he sings.

“I am just grateful I could fi nd band members who would put up with me,” said Young, whose day job is running an adult day care center in Nashua, NH.

Th e band was formed in the mid-1990s from a group of aging basketball players who came together on Monday nights. When they felt their bodies were no longer up to the rigors of basketball, the self-dubbed Monday Night Maniacs turned to music. Th ey began practicing in a machine shop owned by Th omas Carey, the father of band member Joe Carey – thus the unusual band name.

Th e challenge was that most of the band members played only lead guitar. Th ey needed other instruments to complete the band. So Carey, who still owns the machine shop, learned to play the mandolin. Lark Madden, a fi nancial adviser, taught himself to play the keyboard. Rotondi learned the drums without a lesson. Joe Peterson plays the bass guitar.

“We practice every Monday night whether we need it or not,” Young joked.

Joining the band last Th ursday night was John Curtis, a member of the famed Pousette-Dart Band. Curtis, who will be performing solo this Th ursday night at the

bandstand, taught several of the band members. He teaches music in Newburyport and still records.

TWMB performs not because they need the money.

“We have more fun than the audience,” Rotondi said.

Th e band mostly play concerts for free, often for charities. “We don’t like to take paying gigs away from other bands,” Madden said.

Over the last 20 years, Young estimates that the band has helped charities raise about $750,000.

Th ey have raised money for Pettengill House and a variety of local charities. Th ey are scheduled to play a benefi t in November for the local charity Pennies for Poverty.

Th e band also plays private parties and later this year will perform at the wedding of Young’s second daughter. Th e band played for his elder daughter’s wedding too.

“It is pretty amazing we’ve stayed together all these years,” Young said.

Th e concert series was launched in June by the Merrimack Valley Concert Band. Folk singer Bill Stains played earlier this month.

In addition to Curtis, who plays this week, on the schedule are Th e SpaceHeaters, Mark & Lizzy Marquis Quartet, the Plum Island Pans, Nick Goumas Quartet and Paul & Matt.

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CVS Store Coming to Storey AvenueContinued from page 1

signage, a touchy issue along Storey Avenue. But the Planning Board has already okayed Hampton, NH developer Tropic Star Development’s plans to tear down the Shell Station that is on that well-traveled and at times confusing corner and replace it with a story and a half CVS store including a MinuteClinic.

Th e Shell Station with four gas pump islands will be built adjacent to the CVS store to the west on Rte. 113. Th e gas station, located where two houses, owned by the Eleanor Woodman Realty Trust, now stand, will have a 3,000-square-foot convenience store.

Jim Mitchell, vice president of Tropic Star, told the Planning Board recently that he expects to have the the new Shell Station open by the November holiday and the CVS store operating by February or March.

“Th e corner location of the pharmacy building will better defi ne the intersection while creating a more pedestrian-welcoming atmosphere,” the Planning Board wrote in approving the project. “Th e architecture, building materials and colors, and landscaping visually

improve the site.”Th e city, led by city planning

director Andrew Card, has been watching this development closely. After the Institution for Savings built a classic brick bank building with a tall clock tower across the street, the city began to dream that this site would create a more attractive gateway to a city that prides itself on well-kept mansions, elegant churches and shops downtown in historic brick buildings.

In hopes of improving the attractiveness of this gateway, offi cials have asked state transportation offi cials to reduce the number and size of signs along Storey.

Tropic Star, founded by Scott Mitchell in 2007, has developed commercial projects for national and regional retailers throughout New England.

Th e new project has gone through extensive review and revisions since it was fi rst proposed. Th e 12,900-square-foot CVS store, with an exterior of clapboard and shutters, will be smaller than initially presented. It will also be located closer to the street than most CVS stores to avoid looking like another

Storey Avenue shopping center. Th e store will have a center entrance, instead of the typical CVS corner entrance.

Th e traffi c pattern will be improved, the planning board believes, with two full-access driveways, one on Storey Avenue and the other on Low Street.

With fewer curb cuts, the two driveway pattern “will create a safer experience for both drivers and pedestrians,” the planning board wrote.

Tropic Star will also donate 20 acres of wetlands, bought from the Woodman Trust, for open space behind the new buildings. And it will give $15,000 for maintenance of the open space. Th ose funds may be placed in an endowment with the Essex County Greenbelt Association to maintain the acreage.

Th e new project will have better sidewalks through the project for those who want to visit the wetland area behind the pharmacy and gas station.

CVS is the second largest pharmacy chain in the U.S., behind Walgreen’s, which operates a store nearby in the Market Basket shopping center.



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IPSWICH FARMERS’ MARKETTh e Ipswich Farmers’ Market

kicked off its second season. Located on the Center Green next to the Hall-Haskell House in Ipswich, the market operates each Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30pm until early October. Featuring locally grown fresh produce, crafts, prepared foods, Live Music, and kids activities this is a great weekly activity for the whole family! For more information about the market, please visit our website at www.ipswichfarmersmarket.com.

YOGAInstructors from the Buddhaful

Souls Yoga Studio in Rowley will teach the Rowley Public Library Yoga Class this summer. Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio strives to create a safe, light-hearted environment in which to explore the body, mind, heart & soul. We celebrate peace, joy and friendship. Classes meet each Wednesday from now to August 26 from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Rowley Library Community Room, 141 Main St. New students of all fi tness levels are welcome any time. Classes are $10 for Friends of the Rowley Library members and $12 for others.

MOVIE NIGHTWay Back Wednesday Movie

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NATURE ART AT JOPPA FLATS: NATURE IS CALM

Nature’s beauty is all around us. Let’s open our eyes and explore nature as artistic inspiration! Join teachers Jan and Lee for these series, and learn how creativity intersects with science, technique, and construction in a fun and rewarding way. Materials will be provided. Parents are welcome but not required to stay. Th u, Jul 16, 2015 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $18. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

CASTLE HILL PICNIC CONCERT FEATURES BEATLES SOLO YEARS

AfterFab, a Beatles tribute band specializing in the music of the Beatles solo years, will perform a Castle Hill Picnic Concert on Th ursday, July 16 at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich. Th e concert will run from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., with the gates opening at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Admission is at the gate only--$30/car or $20/car for members of Th e Trustees of Reservations. Motorcycles and walk-ins are $10. Attendees may bring a picnic supper or purchase seafood, empanadas, pizza, and ice cream from on-site vendors. Ipswich Ale and Mill River Winery will sell beverages on-site at a beer and wine garden, located partway down the Grand Allee. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Weather cancellations (if necessary) will be announced by 3:00 p.m. concert-day. Please visit www.thetrustees.org for more information on concert vendors, visitation, and other public programs.

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Friday, July 17th AND Friday, July 31st – both from 9:00 – 11:00 am - Experience the refuge from the unique perspective of your very

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

ART SHOWTh e Seacoast Artist Association

extends an invitation to an Artists Reception at the gallery at 225 Water Street, Exeter on Friday, July 17th from 4 -7. Th e July Th eme Show Challenge is “Coastal New England”. Best of Show was awarded to Exeter artist, Bill Childs for his watercolor, “Burnt Coat Island”. Come see this and many more coastal scenes during the reception, enjoy light refreshments, and vote for People’s Choice. Regular gallery hours are Tues. - Sat. 10-5. Th e show runs until August 1st. 603-778-8856

SMART RECOVERYTh e First Religious Society,

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------------------------------------------------------------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. Reception area: answer phone, schedule van trips, register clients for events (4 hours at a time) – computer skills needed. 3. Greeters- front desk, back up to phones and welcome people into the center. 4. Drivers, for food delivery-stipend may be applicable. 5. Greenleaf support volunteer working at the COA with frail elders. 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 – Intergenerational Friendly Visitors Needed. Adopt a grandparent: Connect with frail senior citizens in their homes, Bring joy to the seniors and wisdom to your children, Visit once a week, bi-monthly, once a month, Th is small commitment brings great joy to those who help shape and contribute to our community. Contact: Lee Ford, Volunteer, 68 Elm St Amesbury, Ma 01913 978-388-8138 - Email: [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY/NEWBURYPORT – All are welcome to participate in COA sponsored trips; join us for some summer fun: July 26 - Portsmouth and Gundalow Boat Cruise – Includes cruise along the Piscataqua River; lunch at British Beer Works, (order off menu); visits to Stonewall Kitchen & When Pig’s Fly Bread Co. $89pp. August 5 – “La Cage Aux Folles” at Arundel Barn Playhouse – Arundel, Me: includes lunch at Clay Hill Farm, Ogunquit; choice of Broiled Haddock or Chicken Piccata. $95pp. August 6 - Eagle Island, ME – Visit the retirement home of Polar explorer Adm. Robert Peary. Tour the house, museum and gardens; explore island trails; includes transportation, lunch at Cooks Lobster House on Bailey Island and cruise to Eagle Island. $99pp. August 12 – Double Lobster Bake, Kennebunkport, ME – Tour of scenic Kennebunkport, home to presidents, sea captains and authors followed by a Double Lobster Bake at York River Landing. $84pp August 25 – A Day in Wolfboro, NH – Featuring the Wright Museum, exhibits include artifacts and memorabilia of America at War; includes lunch and time to visit the shops of this quaint New England town. $79pp. September 2-8 – Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island – 7 Days, 10 Meals. Highlights include Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax and Prince Edward Island; New Brunswick; Duty Free Shopping. $1637pp/dbl; $2217 single;

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------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON - 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 $20 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.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Moonlight productions will present Once On Th is Island a poignant story based on Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale Th e Little Mermaid with a rousing Caribbean-fl avored score Th ere will be four total performances at the handicapped accessible and air-conditioned Ipswich Performing Arts Center, 130 High St., Ipswich. Performances are Th ursday, July 30, Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. Th ere is also a matinee on Saturday, August 1 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $16 for general admission, Senior and students age 12 and-under is $12. Tickets will be available at the door or from a cast member. For more information visit www.moonlightproductions.org

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Sons and Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury, MA annual meeting is being held August 8th at the Wilkie Center for Performing Arts, Th e Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfi eld. Grahmn McKay, master boat builder from Lowell’s Boat Shop and Chris Child, Senior Genealogist at Newbury Street Press at NEHGS and editor of the magazine’s genetics column will be our two speakers this year. Continental breakfast and luncheon are included in the day’s activities. Th e cost for the day’s activities is $ 20 per person. You can visit www.sonsanddaughtersofnewbury.org to print out a reservation form or call 978-462-4234.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Urban Renewal: Demolition or Restoration? Newburyport’s Story Monday, July 27 6:30pm Newburyport Public Library Like many communities in the early 1960’s, Newburyport was at an economic crossroads. Factories closed, storefronts were boarded up, and the new wave of shopping malls swept through the country. Urban renewal threatened to demolish our historic downtown and replace it with a modern shopping center. Ghlee Woodworth will take you through a visual journey to learn how the community and its citizens came together to save the charm and character of the historic downtown. All are welcome to this free event!

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e United States Coast Guard and Yankee Homecoming, a Winning Team Wednesday, July 29 7:00pm Newburyport Public Library Join Ghlee E. Woodworth and learn about the beginnings of the U.S. Coast Guard in the late 1700’s, see photographs of the early Life Saving Stations and lighthouses, and hear of the role of Yankee Homecoming in bringing national recognition to Newburyport as the birthplace of the Coast Guard. In 2011, Newburyport was designated by the U.S. Congress as a Coast Guard City, one of only fourteen in the United States. All are welcome to this free event.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Coastal Trails Coalition invites riders and volunteers to participate in the Slow Bike Race fundraiser on July 29. Held in downtown Newburyport on the Wednesday of Yankee Homecoming week, the “race” course is a mere 20-yards long and the last rider across the fi nish line without having touched a foot to the ground wins. Inspired during the 2014 event by the enthusiastic supporters for the rider from Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, the Coalition announces a new prize category this year for Best Cheering Section. Many other prizes will awarded at the event including last-place winner for the slowest rider of all, creative costume, fundraising, VIP winner and youth winner. Competition will begin at 6:00 pm on Pleasant Street at Brown Square in Newburyport,



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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY GRANGE - At a recent Grange meeting, they were happy a program was presented to them by Member Tyler Ferrick. Tyler has been a Grange member since he was in his teens. Tyler graduated from Unity College in Uinity, Maine in the Spring of 2012. Th e summer before Tyler graduated he had an internship with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and was a deckhand on the fi shing vessel Captain’s Lady. During the summers in between college years, Tyler worked at Chickadee Hill Farm in Rowley. DeRosa Environmental Consulting, Inc started in Ipswich, MA more than 20 years ago and was founded by Michael DeRosa. Tyler began working at DeRosa Environmental Consulting in the fall of 2012. Since that time the company had moved to Rowley in the fall of 2014. Th e consulting fi rm is now located in the Knowles Building in the center of downtown Rowley. Th e fi rm has a total of six employees. DeRosa Environmental specializes in Hazardous Water Site Investigation and Treatment, Environmental Permitting, Wetland Restoration & Mitigation, Environmental Site Assessment, and Renewable Energy Site Services. Tyler explained many projects which involved some of these services to give the Grange a better understanding. He brought in photographs to aid in his explanations and to help them better understand. Tyler also showed the group a drone that they recently purchased. Th ey were amazed by this fantastic machine. Th e drone is capable of fl ying 1.2 miles away and can take high defi nition photographs and videos. It is the perfect tool to get up to date aerials of a site in order to design a plan on top of the image. Th e Grange is very proud of Tyler and the work he has accomplished.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - If you are a Rowley resident 60 years or older, and own and occupy a home for which you or your spouse pay property taxes, then you would probably be eligible for the Tax Work-off Program. Several departments in Town of Rowley have expressed interest in using a Tax Credit Person to help with their work. You can earn up to $750. in tax credit. Call the Council on Aging at 978.948.7637 for more details or drop by and fi ll out a Tax Credit Application.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Friends of Rowley Senior Center are sponsoring some rather exciting trips this year. Th ese day trips are open to everyone. On July 23rd we are taking a trip close to home. We will be dining on Long Wharf at the Chart House and then venture out on a whale watch expedition in the Boston Harbor. Cabbage Island and Boothbay Harbor are our destination for August 13th where we will enjoy a lobster feast that includes two lobsters, steamers, boiled egg, potato, corn on the cob, ending with a blueberry cake. If you haven’t been, you don’t want to miss this trip. On October 13 we will be having a traditional turkey dinner served on the Winnipesaukee Turkey Train catered by Harts Turkey Farm. After lunch we will be stopping at a local artisan shop. Th e New Hampshire foliage should be a sight to behold. Please contact the Rowley Senior Center at 978-948-7637 for further information.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Rowley Public Library is looking for collectors and enthusiasts who want to share what they love with the community. Do you collect salt shakers, Christmas angels, greeting cards? We have a display case for that! Are you part of a club, like the local genealogy club or a cribbage group? Help us educate the community by doing an informational display in our display case. Th e display case is available for a month at a time, and we still have slots open for 2015. For more information, call Amy Roderick at 978-948-2850 at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street in Rowley.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Summer Flea Market: Saturday, August 1, 2015, 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. Hilton Senior Center. To rent a table $15.00. Call the senior center @ 978-462-2412 .Donations accepted and greatly appreciated. Sponsored by Friends of the Salisbury C.O.A.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Friendly Visitors through the Salisbury Senior Center - If you are homebound or know someone who is and would like some company, we have registered volunteers - Friendly visitors who will visit you on a weekly basis – spend time with you, talking, reading playing cards, whatever you like to do. We do not want any of our seniors to become isolated, we also have telephone reassurance volunteers who will call you a few times each week to check on you and chat with you. If you are interested in having a friendly visitor or telephone reassurer please call us and let us know. 978-462-2412 about available opportunities.

------------------------------------------------------------WEST NEWBURY - Laurel Grange #161 of West Newbury is looking for junior members ages 5-14. If you know of a child who would like to join the grange and participate in contests, meet new friends, and become a part of the community then please contact jackie carter at 978-352-2986 or email me at [email protected].


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Why not get upset at all the other buyers who came through and didn’t make off ers!

Find out why these buyers made a low off er. Was it due to the fact you need a new roof? Was it because the home has some extensive deferred maintenance? You didn’t want to pay for this work, why should this buyer, right? Try to compromise; can you do the repairs the buyers are asking for? Are you willing to counter off er at a lower price taking these items into consideration? Th ey are likely to come up during the home inspection anyway. Most of all, are you in a position to wait for an ideal off er that may not come for weeks or months or at all?

Th ink back to when you and your REALTOR® fi rst discussed pricing for your home. What was the number that he/she suggested your home was worth? Are you near it now after making a counteroff er to these buyers?

It is easy for someone who doesn’t own your home (like your REALTOR®) to put pride aside and look at the home objectively. When the buyers see you are making an eff ort, they’ll either improve their off er or accept your counteroff er, especially now that we are in a seller’s market.

Try to keep your eye on the prize, winning the argument isn’t the objective, getting the home sold is.

If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at [email protected]

how much the house down the street sold for? Didn’t they see all the other people at the open house?

Once informed of the low off er, the easy thing to do is tell your REALTOR® to tell the buyer to get lost or call us again when you get serious. Maybe this is the right way to go about it. BUT, before you throw these people and their low off er away, take a deep breath, relax and look at them objectively, not emotionally (this is where your REALTOR® will help as well); cool down, and get some perspective.

You want to sell your home.You wanted off ers. You want what your home is worth.

Here’s the buyer’s side:Th e buyer wants to buy your home.Th e buyer wants to pay a fair price. Th e buyer knows the market as well as you do.

Sometimes there are exceptions to these rules. For example, the buyer may be more interested in fi nding a deal than purchasing your home, or you may have a much better understanding of the market than the buyer does. In either scenario, your REALTOR® should be able to help educate you on the buyer’s motivations, as he/she met with this particular buyer and hopefully asked them questions. IF the buyer wants to buy the home and will do so at the perceived fair price even after putting in a low off er, you and your buyer aren’t as far apart as you think. You just need to work through your diff erences.

First thing fi rst, is don’t get mad at the person who made the off er. Put yourself in their shoes. Wouldn’t you want to pay as little as possible for a purchase this size?

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As we move past the 4th of July, the real estate market continues to move at a rapid pace. Off ers on homes are coming fast and furious and some of the stories are hard to believe. . Th at said, every once in a while a buyer and seller diff er greatly on a home’s value. Th at conversation usually starts out with, “Hi Mr. & Ms. Seller I have some good news and some bad news. Th e good news is we got an off er. Th e bad news is it is waaaay off your asking price”. Why does this happen in a “sellers” market?

Over the past few years as the market has been on a downturn, sellers were increasingly dismayed with the off ers on their homes. Now as the market goes up, many sellers are seeing off ers at or above their asking price. One REALTOR® told me that his seller had 10 off ers on a new listing, with 9 coming in over the asking price. Wow. While that isn’t the norm the homes that are priced correctly are seeing lots of activity and excellent off ers. Recently we received an off er well below a very reasonable asking price. Why? Who knows. Th eir agent claims that our asking price is fair but the buyer simply “doesn’t want to go that high”.

As a REALTOR® we are bound to present any and all off ers to our sellers. Many times, especially in the not so distant past, I have cringed when calling a seller and giving them the news they have an off er well below their asking price. Usually the sellers, after consulting with their REALTOR®, will have a good idea as to what their home is worth; therefore a low off er is sometimes seen an “insult”. Don’t they know what I paid for it? All I’ve put into to it? Don’t they know

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I would do as many talk shows and other “feel-good” interactions as I could. The public seems to like that. Obviously, I would need to be careful with my words. Let’s face it; I am trying to attract the attention of as many people as possible.

I would be wary of causing alarm by talking about bad words such as “gum disease” or “crowns”, or “cost”. These scary words may not sit well with the majority, so I would focus on things like “whitening”,” Hollywood veneers” and “simple, fast, easy, low-cost” dentistry. I know that many of my “followers” may not be candidates for that type of dentistry, but we’ll worry about that later. I need the votes.

A reporter asks me, “Can you tell us your plan for dental insurance?” Of course I knew this question would come up so I prepared my answer. If everyone in this country is entitled to health insurance, everyone should have dental insurance. This is a big hit.

Election Day comes and I win!! There have been a few issues since the election. While most patients

who don’t have many dental problems like me, the other 75% can’t understand how they could have problems. I spend a lot of time talking about gum disease, crowns, and the different ways people can pay for the treatment they need. Yes, that is the stuff I didn’t bring up much during the election.

Oh, and the dental insurance thing; my staff is working diligently on trying to figure out the details of that. We proposed some great ideas during the election, but are having trouble determining who is responsible to pay for them. This whole budgeting thing is difficult.

Get to the point, right? Media is a great way to get information out there. It is up to each one of us to decipher this information and decide what to do with it. There is always much more to the story behind anyone who is trying to catch your attention through media. Keep that in mind before you choose a President…..or a dentist.

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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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.

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.

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