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WHAT'S INSIDE Olde Ipswich Days Page 4 Historical Society Celebrates 100 years of Shellfishing in Rowley Page 2 Concerts on the Common Page 2 The 5th Annual Hampton Beach Comedy Festival Page 4 NEWBURYPORT – As the city celebrates its 250th anniversary, the annual Yankee Homecoming festival launches this weekend and continues through Aug. 3. e 57th Yankee Homecoming will honor all the volunteers that not only make this event a yearly success, but all those who work for free for organizations throughout the community year round. e event theme this year is: VOLUNTEER – YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. Michael Volpone, Yankee Homecoming 2014 general chair wrote: “Yankee Homecoming has been very fortunate to have had several thousand dedicated and gifted volunteers over the past 56 years. I know this year we will continue this custom and encourage new people to join us in creating a team that brings innovative ideas, talents and energy to YHC ’14.” ere are many benefits to volunteering to both the organization and the volunteer, according to Volpone. “When you volunteer or join any of the many amazing civic/ community organizations/ charities, such as Yankee Homecoming, your unique skills, talents and your influence can reinforce the foundation of that group,” the Newburyport native wrote. “Your involvement will help build and maintain the organization’s ability to attain their goals while having a good time. By volunteering, you will play a key role in building and enhancing the community in which we live. New people bring new ideas and new changes.” Close to 100 people step up each year to volunteer their skills and time to make the festival happen. ere is no paid staff. Many volunteers return each year, but there is attrition each year. is year, Volpone had to fill five of the major volunteer positions on the committee. He hopes the event will attract as many as 20 new faces to work on next year's event. For this year's event, which was started by the late George Cashman in 1958 as an economic development promotion for the city, will see the return of several Photo by Kim Klibansky Annual Greek Food Festival Page 5 www.thetowncommon.com July 23 - 29, 2014 Vol. 10, No. 38 FREE PRST STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEWBURYPORT, MA PERMIT NO. 51 ____________ POSTAL CUSTOMER LARGEST COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SERVING NORTH SHORE OF MASS & COASTAL NH By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– You'll "flip" over the digital edition at TheTownCommon.com The Town Common Yankee Homecoming schedule inside... Bee Group Forms To Educate Public About Insecticides Houses along High Street are decorated patriotically for the Yankee Homecoming parade. Photo by Stewart Lytle REGIONAL – Last week about 60 people, including beekeepers from across Massachusetts, drove through a drenching downpour to sit in a sweltering Masonic Lodge in downtown Beverly to discuss for about two hours what can be done to persuade cities and towns and individual property owners from spreading harmful chemicals that kill bees. In the audience were four lawyers, including the renowned environmental attorney Jan Schlichtmann, who are assisting the group in gathering information about the contributing factors in the death of bees. Also in the audience was Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill, who came to learn about the impact insecticides are having on the population of bees and other pollinators. 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WHAT'SINSIDE

Olde Ipswich Days

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HistoricalSociety

Celebrates100 years of

Shellfishing in Rowley Page 2

Concerts on the Common

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The 5th Annual Hampton Beach Comedy Festival

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NEWBURYPORT – As the city celebrates its 250th anniversary, the annual Yankee Homecoming festival launches this weekend and continues through Aug. 3.

Th e 57th Yankee Homecoming will honor all the volunteers that not only make this event a yearly success, but all those who work for free for organizations throughout the community year round.

Th e event theme this year is: VOLUNTEER – YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE.

Michael Volpone, Yankee Homecoming 2014 general chair wrote: “Yankee Homecoming has been very fortunate to have had several thousand dedicated and gifted volunteers over the past 56 years. I know this year we will continue this custom and encourage new people to join us in creating a team that brings innovative ideas, talents and energy to YHC ’14.”

Th ere are many benefi ts to volunteering to both the

o rgan i za t ion and the v o l u n t e e r , according to Volpone.

“ W h e n you volunteer or join any of the many amazing civic/c o m m u n i t y organizations/charities, such as Yankee Homecoming, your unique skills, talents

and your infl uence can reinforce the foundation of that group,” the Newburyport native wrote. “Your involvement will help build and maintain the organization’s ability to attain their goals while having a good time. By volunteering, you will play a key role in building and enhancing the community in which we live. New people bring new ideas and new changes.”

Close to 100 people step up each year to volunteer their skills and time to make the festival happen. Th ere is no paid staff .

Many volunteers return each year, but there is attrition each year. Th is year, Volpone had to fi ll fi ve of the major volunteer positions on the committee. He hopes the event will attract as many as 20 new faces to work on next year's event.

For this year's event, which was started by the late George Cashman in 1958 as an economic development promotion for the city, will see the return of several

Photo by Kim Klibansky

Annual Greek Food Festival

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Houses along High Street are decorated patriotically for the Yankee Homecoming parade.

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REGIONAL – Last week about 60 people, including beekeepers from across Massachusetts, drove through a drenching downpour to sit in a sweltering Masonic Lodge in downtown Beverly to discuss for about two hours what can be done to persuade cities and towns and individual property owners from spreading harmful chemicals that kill bees.

In the audience were four lawyers, including the renowned environmental attorney Jan Schlichtmann, who are assisting the group in gathering information about the contributing factors in the death of bees.

Also in the audience was Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill, who came to learn about the impact insecticides are having on the population of bees and other pollinators.

According to several recent studies, the honey bee population in the U.S. has declined by 30 percent in recent years, with some beekeepers reporting losses up to

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came to talk about the decline in bee population left the meeting “fi red up and passionate,” said Anita Deeley of Beverly, who raises bees and helped organize the meeting.

Th e original stated purpose of the meeting was to help the attorneys build a class-action law suit to stop the spread of insecticides in Essex County and beyond. Schlichtmann, best known for his 1980s lawsuit against W. R. Grace and Beatrice Co. for allegedly contaminating the Woburn water supply, former Beverly City Councilor Scott Dullea, an attorney, and two associates took extensive notes, but acted primarily as advisers to the beekeepers.

Th e conclusion was that “it is too early” to be thinking about a law suit, said Todd Klibansky of Rowley, who with his wife Kim is one of the group organizers.

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Th e Rowley Historical Society is happy to present in honor of “Rowley 375” the fi rst OPEN HOUSE of August on Saturday August 2nd, 2014; from 1:00-4:00 in the afternoon. Th e 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 Shellfi sh Constable” and 3rd generation in a family of clam diggers. He has been the intellect behind the Shellfi sh 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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Th e focus of the group is now to build an organization that educates government offi cials and the average homeowner that the insecticides – from aerial spraying to fertilizers that make lawns greener – kill bees.

“A green lawn is like a parking lot to bees,” Todd Klibansky said. Calling a green lawn a food dessert for pollinators, he said, “Th ere is nothing there for a bee.”

According to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, two widely used neonicotinoids, a class of insecticide, appear to harm honey bee colonies signifi cantly over winter, particularly during colder winters.

Th e study, published in the May 9 issue of the Bulletin of Insectology, confi rmed a link between low doses of insecticides and Colony Collapse Disorder, in which bees abandon their hives over the winter and eventually

die.For this study, researchers

examined 18 bee colonies at three diff erent apiaries in central Massachusetts over the course of a year. Four colonies at each apiary were regularly treated with realistic doses of neonicotinoid pesticides, while six hives were left untreated. Of the 12 hives treated with the pesticides, six were wiped out.

Deeley said the Harvard researchers found that Essex County has one of the highest concentrations of pesticides in its soil and water. Th e researchers said they were uncertain why Essex County has such high concentrations.

Bees transfer contaminated pollen from primarily pesticide-treated corn crops and bring it back to their hives. Th ey also transfer these pesticides to other plants and crops that are not treated with the chemicals, the researchers found.

Manufacturers of pesticide have

disputed these fi ndings, saying the chemicals degrade quickly.

“Most people, who go to the big box stores wanting to make their lawns greener, are unaware of the impact they are having on bees and other pollinators,” Todd Klibansky said.

Th e group, which as yet has no name, is building a database of those interested in working on the problem of insecticides and helping educate others about the need to avoid using insecticides. Other organizers of the group include Gretel Clark of Hamilton, Randy Johnson and Marty Jessel of Boxford, Rich Girard of Salem and Tony Lulek of Holliston.

If interested in participating, please email the group at [email protected].

If you want to purchase a sign for your yard asking that it not be sprayed with insecticide, contact Anita Deeley at http://www.beverlybees.com/product/no-spraying-sign/.

Yankee Homecoming Pays Tribute to Volunteers old favorites, including a fashion show and a boat parade.

Downtown Entertainment has a dual role. It provides entertainment on three stages downtown throughout the festival. It also gives performers a chance to showcase their talent to the hundreds or even thousands who attend Yankee Homecoming daily. As a result, Downtown Entertainment, chaired by Don Jarvis, features a wide variety of bands and other acts.

Yankee Homecoming Brewfest, on Saturday, July 26 from 5 to 9 p.m., is one of the most popular events. Held under a large tent on the waterfront next to the boardwalk, the Brewfest attracts some of the area's best breweries. A few tickets may be found at major liquor stores, but on-line sales are sold out. All proceeds from the $35 general admission go to support Yankee Homecoming.

Th e nightly waterfront concerts attract people who bring blankets to sit on the grass while they listen to favorite bands. shows run from 7:30 to 9 p.m..

A major part of the festival each year is the parade down High Street. Th e parade kicks off at the west end of High Street around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3. Following the fi re trucks, there will be antique cars, bands and a special guest appearance by Minnie and Mickey Mouse.

To showcase the city's history on its 250th birthday, Yankee Homecoming is featuring several

tours and events built around its heritage.

Th is Saturday, venture out to People’s Methodist Church on Purchase Street to celebrate Joppa Day. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., learn about the history of Joppa through artifacts, decoys, sneak fl oats, photographs, postcards and paintings. Enjoy a bowl of fi sh or clam chowder while hearing about stories of growing up in Joppa.

Th ere will also be Joppa Walking Tours, led by Ghlee Woodworth at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tour the Newburyport Powder House Park and Learning Center, built in 1822 on Godfrey's Hill at 1 p.m. It is at at 57 Low Street.On Sunday, Woodworth, creator of the Clipper Heritage Trail, will off er a guided tour of the vibrant downtown.

On Bartlett Mall on Sunday from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m., bring old coins for evaluation by rare coin specialist Rick Bagg.

Th e 1805 courthouse, designed by Charles Bullfi nch, will be open on Sunday from 10 to noon. Learn about the history of the courtroom where President John Quincy Adams and Daniel Webster tried cases.

Th e Old South Church on Federal Street will be open from noon to 1 p.m. Th en tour the Plum Island Lighthouse from 1 to 4 p.m.Finish your day with a tour, called Tiptoe Th rough the Tombstones. Starting at 4 p.m. in the Oak Hill Cemetery, located at State and Brown streets, walk with

Woodworth to visit some of the city's most interesting and famous grave sites.

A highpoint of the busy week comes on Saturday night, Aug. 2, with fi reworks launched from Cashman Park over the Merrimack River. Th e fi reworks are fi nanced through private donations.For more information, including a calendar of events, visit www.yankeehomecoming.com.

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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.

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CAREGIVER’S GROUPThe Alzheimer's Caregivers group

will meet Wednesday, July 23rd at Seaview Retreat, 50 Mansion Dr., Rowley from 6:30pm-8:00pm. This group is for those caring for a loved one with diagnosed Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairment dementias. Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards serve as co-facilitators and have been trained by the Alzheimer's Association to serve as support group leaders. They also have spent a number of years working with the elder dementia population and offer a venue to have your questions answered and to share your stories. Please take this time for yourself and join us. You may call Dawn at 781-720-9046 or Suzanne at 978-500-2523 with any questions.

EVENING BIRDING AT CHERRY HILL RESERVOIR

Join us as we search for birds at the Reservoir. Participants should be able to walk on unpaved surfaces. The pace will be slow. Wednesday, July 23rd, 6:30 pm to dusk, $20. Pre-registration is required ~ please contact Sue at

[email protected] Meeting Location: Meet at the Moulton Street end of the Cherry Hill [Indian Hill] Reservoir in West Newbury in the pull off on the Reservoir side.

DEATH IN SHORTS: MYSTERY SHORT STORY AUTHOR PANEL

Wednesday, July 23rd 7:00 pm, Newburyport Public Library, Join local authors Katherine Fast, Edith Maxwell, Rory O'Brien, Margaret Press and moderator Mark Ammons for a lively discussion of their latest work in "Best New England Crime Stories 2014: Stone Cold." Books will be available for sale and signing. All are welcome to this free event.

THURSDAY, JULY 24th

VANISHED VETERANS PROGRAM

The Seabrook Library will proudly present the NH Humanities Council program Vanished Veterans: NH’s Civil War Monuments and Memorials at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 24, 2014, presented by George Morrison. In towns from Seabrook to Colebrook, in parks and town greens, are located a fascinating variety of Civil War obelisks, statuary, murals, cast iron, stained glass and buildings from the 1860s to the 1920s commemorating the War of Rebellion. The program is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served. For more information, call the library at 474-2044.

5TH ANNUAL HAMPTON BEACH COMEDY FESTIVAL

The 5th Annual Hampton Beach Comedy Festival kicks off with a superb lineup of standup comedians from Boston and New England on July 24-25 at Ashworth by the Sea, the landmark hotel on Ocean Boulevard. Highlights of this year’s event include the last local public performance of the year from Jimmy Dunn, who leaves for Los Angeles to shoot the CBS sitcom The McCarthys in August. Tickets are on sale now at the Ashworth by the Sea, on-line at Eventbrite.com/e/Hampton-beach-comedy-festival or at the door on show night if space allows. For more information, go to scampscomedy.com or hamptonbeachcomedy.com. Dunn, who lives in Hampton, founded the festival five years ago as a way to break up the summer. “It was a fun way for me to invite guys up for a visit, and to get out and see folks that I usually see on the beach or around town,” said Dunn. “I was doing a lot of travelling then. This year, with the sitcom (which will air on Thursday nights at 9:30 beginning Oct. 30), it’s a way to catch up with

folks before I go to Hollywood.” Comedians from previous festivals have gone on to write or perform comedy on national network shows such as The Tonight Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Comedy Central. But career success was secondary to the ability to make audiences laugh. This year’s list of comics includes some old favorites and new favorites. The first night lineup features Paul Gilligan, Dave Rattigan, Chris Pennie, Mac Livingston, Will Noonan, and Hampton's Josh Day. For the July 25 finale, Dunn will be joined by Lamont Price, Katie Grady, Jeff Koen, Abhishek Shah, and Jesse Bickford, another seacoast native who currently lives in Dover. “Jimmy just picks guys that he likes, and that he wants his friends and neighbors from Hampton to see,” said Rattigan, a comedian who has performed in three previous festivals. “The bonus used to be that if you were on the same night he was on, you could stop at his house before the gig and he’d cook you a steak. If you were on a night that he wasn’t on, you’d go to the beach and get a slice and some fried dough. “Unlike other festivals, the focus is really just on having fun and enjoying comedy,” Rattigan said. “There are no contests, and no entry fee, no actors that aren’t ready for standup showcases or guys who are only in high-profile spots because their agent placed them there. These are funny guys who are picked to be here because they’re funny, and they’re here to enjoy the show. You see comics hanging out with the people before and afterwards, and it’s just very loose, and very fun.” “I’m really excited to be doing this,” said Bickford, a southern Maine native who is performing in the festival for the first time. “It’s great to be involved with a comedy festival that’s so well-known, and to be with such high caliber comedians. Performing with Jimmy, before he leaves for L.A., will be a lot of fun.” The doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. shows, each of which will feature six comedians. Tickets are $18. Patrons must be 21-plus. There is a full bar in the showroom. For comedians bios, more photos, and more information, go to scampscomedy.com or hamptonbeachcomedy.com.

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Hold on to your hard hats! Vehicle Day for the Ipswich Public Library is on the schedule for Friday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Ascension Memorial Church. This family favorite event, sponsored by the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library and the Board of Trustees, includes a hot dog picnic. No registration is required and the program is free to the public. Thanks to the time and effort of members of Ipswich, Police, Fire and Rescue, Action Ambulance, Ipswich Schools Transportation, the Red Cross, and the Ipswich DPW, children can see the working vehicles up close.

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The annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport is holding its Annual Greek Food Festival on Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. The festival takes place at the church hall on Harris Street on Fri and Sat from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11 to 4pm. Greek delicacies will be featured. The menu includes lamb shanks, gyros, grapeleaves, spinach pie, moussaka and dessert favorites’ baklava, Greek cookies, rice pudding and so much more! Free admission!

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SATURDAY, JULY 26, 7:30 a.m.-noon - Believe it or not, the “fall” shorebird migration is already underway. Join Paul Roberts for a special morning at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, where our focus will be on what makes shorebirds so special and how to identify them. This is a great trip for beginners, with plenty as well for more experienced birders. FEE: $30 ($25/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Local 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 best selling cook books; Mike Girard, lead singer of the legendary rock band Th e 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 Th resher Memorial Project Group” will be there accepting donations. Also the American Authors & Publishers Guild, a non-profi t alliance of authors and publishers, will be making their fi rst public appearance. Th e NEAE will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott Street (Rte. 62), Danvers, Massachusetts. Th e 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

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Grupo Fantasia will perform a latin-themed Castle Hill Summer Picnic Concert at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, on Th ursday, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Th e 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 Th e 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. Weather cancellations (if necessary) will be announced by 3:00 p.m. concert-day. Visit www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351 for more details.

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

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Public Library Summer Events - Week of July 21st to July 25th - Monday: Book Clubs @ 10:00 a.m., Lego Club @ 3:00 p.m., Tuesday: Performing Arts @ 3:00 p.m., Wednesday: Water Wizards @ 10:30 a.m., Yoga @ 12:00 Noon, Th ursday: Teens (grades 6 – 12) – call the library for details (978-948-2850)Ongoing: bring in your game boards or reading logs to register your reading and collect any prizes due! Fizz, Boom, Read! And Spark a Reaction! All library programs are free and open to the public. Questions? Call the library or check out the library website @ www.rowleylibrary.org Summer Reading is sponsored by Th e Friends of Rowley Public Library, Mass. Board of Library Commissioners, Collaborative

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* Th is summer, why not try meat and poultry from free-range or grass-fed animals, rather than factory farmed? Better yet, select meat from a local farmer, buy organic or go vegan or vegetarian. Firm tofu, Portobello mushrooms and even polenta are healthy and trendy alternatives to meat. Such options reduce the environmental impact of your meal, and they often taste much better!

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* Do you love adding smoke to your grilling? Rather than buying pre-soaked planks or pre-processed briquettes, try smoking by soaking whole herbs, spices and tea leaves in water then throwing them on the hot coals to create unusually fl avored smoke blends that go far beyond basic mesquite and hickory.

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(BPT) - For most kids, the fi nal school bell signals a break from learning and a focus on summer fun, but for parents it often means an uphill battle to beat the "summer slide" in their child's learning. Signifi cant knowledge and skills gained during the previous school year can be lost if children don't participate in enrichment and learning activities during summer break.

In fact, children run the risk of losing newly learned Common Core curriculum skills they developed during the year.Th e good news for parents who are concerned about the summer slide is that several Common Core teachings can be

easily adapted from the classroom to fun summer projects conducted at home and in the community."Th e summer slide can mean a child may spend the fi rst two months of the new school year playing catchup instead

of learning new material," says Dr. Ashley Norris, assistant dean of the College of Education at University of Phoenix. "Parents need to plan a balanced mix of activities for their children during the summer that not only include sports and extracurricular activities, but learning activities that emphasize math and reading skills."

Norris, who prepares prospective and current teachers to address dynamics in schools and the classroom, recommends parents incorporate Common Core themes into the summer curriculum they plan for their children.

Here are six fun, educational activities that can help kids avoid the summer slide and also provide parents with opportunities to connect with their children.

1. Turn everyday activities into learning opportunities - According to a recent University of Phoenix College of Education survey, 38 percent of teachers believe Common Core curriculum ties learning to real-world scenarios. Errands are an easy way to engage children in reading and math skills. Consider having your child help make the grocery list, go shopping with you and practice adding up the bill and calculating the tax.

2. Seek inspiration from community events and activities - Visit the farmers market to learn about vegetables and teach the importance of healthy eating. Attend concerts and then ask your child to research his favorite musical instruments. Head to the local nature center to learn about native plants and then return home and ask the kids to draw what they saw.

3. Embrace technology and create interactive projects and activities - Apps and websites such as Pinterest are making Common Core projects available for parents to set up at home. Pinterest has new math and reading challenges that are posted daily. You can also search for Common Core apps developed by schools across the country combining video games with math and science skills.

4. Focus on core competencies - Look for activities that emphasize core skills such as math and reading. Creating a cooking project is one of the best ways to integrate these skills as children are required to follow directions of a recipe and learn about cooking elements such as time, temperature and measuring ingredients.

5. Balance academic and social engagement - Look for activities or summer camps that not only promote social skill development, but allow for knowledge in specifi c content areas. Science and technology camps provide hands-on learning projects such as bridge building, mouse-trap cars or the construction of robots. Many science museums off er home projects on their websites.

6. Plan a trip to the library - Common Core requires students to conduct in-depth research from multiple sources and then discuss their fi ndings with peers. Families can do similar activities throughout the summer. Each family member can search for information on a chosen topic then set a time to gather and discuss the fi ndings, which research tools were used and if more information is available. Make it a game by voting for the family member who found the most interesting or unique fact.

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Weekly Events · Heritage Tours and Eventso Tours are from 9:00am – 5:30pm· Downtown Entertainment @ Market Square, Inn Street and Waterfront Stage Areaso Music from 10:00am – 6:00pm

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Tuesday July 29, 2014· 10:00am – 10:00pm: Food in Market Square· 9:00am – 5:00pm: 57 Annual Market Square Craft Show @ State Street, Pleasant Street and Inn Street areas

· 6:00pm: Newburyport Lions Club 55th Annual Road Race, see: yankeerace.como Start and Finish at Newburyport High School, High Street· 7:30pm – 9:00pm: Waterfront Concert @ Waterfront Parko Patsy Whelan§ Sponsored by Newburyport Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians

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

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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

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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

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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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to the public. Th is guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

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“Who Ya Gonna Call?”...that there was a “little girl ghost” who had been appearing in front of the dining room fireplace for generations. The owner explained that the little girl had been “taken by the Indians” and that she kept returning in her little pale yellow dress. The owner offered the information very matter of factly while she showed me the property. She moved on to the next room while I stood transfixed to that fireplace and to the “Indian barricades” that still hung at the windows.

If I had been asked if I had seen a ghost in the house my answer would have been “No.” If I had been asked if the seller had ever seen a ghost in the house my answer would have been “The seller told me that she has.”

Over the decades there have been huge old structures such as prisons, hospitals, schools and firehouses that have been converted and renovated as condos and townhouses. The “ghost stories” are plentiful.

One listing agent arrived at the construction site of an old psychiatric facility. She had an appointment to meet someone from the fire department and just as she stepped out of her car she saw him making his way very quickly out of the building. He slowed down only long enough to warn her not to go inside. She followed him to his vehicle and he told her “Someone else will have to come back here. I just saw a ghost on the stairs leading to the second floor and I’m done here.”

As it happened, several workmen had reported paranormal activity that included “sightings”. Applying Massachusetts law, however, unless she was specifically asked, the listing agent has no duty to disclose.

Someone very close to me (and you know who you are) watches every ghost show on the planet. I have no doubt that if he were in

There appears to be an explosion of “ghost shows” on television in recent years and the increased notoriety of the topic of paranormal activity has not been lost within the real estate industry. Disclosure laws concerning perceived paranormal activity in a property for sale differ from state to state. Massachusetts, however, does not impose a duty on the seller or broker to offer any information to a prospective buyer or tenant:

MGL c. 93, s.114: "Psychologically impacted" Properties. Sellers and brokers do not have to disclose to buyers or tenants the fact that a property is perceived to be tainted by the health of a previous occupant, a murder or suicide, or paranormal phenomena. However, they may not be deceitful in answers to questions about the property.

Whether the real estate professional takes paranormal activity seriously or not, Massachusetts law does impose a duty to answer questions honestly. That duty to inform is triggered by the specific question posed by the buyer or the tenant. If the seller told the listing agent that the seller believed the house to be haunted, that representation will not be included in marketing materials nor will visitors hear “Welcome to our Open Haunted House.”

If the seller told the listing agent that every Sunday between 2p and 3p, the lights go out and the beds levitate, the agent might be wise to schedule the open house for 12p to 1:30p.

Several years ago I listed an oceanfront property that was built in 1690. The owner told me

the market for a house, he would ask several questions about any paranormal activity. He would have a legal right to receive honest answers. I must admit to remaining open to possibilities that I have yet to experience (as far as I know).

The duty to disclose is not always clear, but when in doubt, ethics require that we err on the side of caution as sellers and brokers. Buyers and tenants have a right to truthful answers to their specific questions. If you have any doubt or suspect that your property may be haunted…….Who Ya Gonna Call?....... (Find yourself a Ghostbuster)…….

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

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price24 Locust St, Salisbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Other 43 $110,000 $100,000 $130,000 102 Forest Rd, Salisbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 287 $259,900 $240,000 $274,900 13 Lincoln Ave, Salisbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 61 $279,900 $278,000 $279,900 31 Riverview Dr, Newbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 75 $299,000 $287,500 $299,000 4 Day Ave, Hamilton 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 33 $299,900 $312,000 $299,900 12 Elmwood St, Salisbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry 27 $305,012 $290,000 $305,012 129 Old Point Rd, Newburyport 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 26 $315,000 $304,000 $315,000 9 &10 Lessard, Rowley 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Garrison 44 $319,900 $310,000 $319,900 32 Lakeshore Dr, Essex 5 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cottage 15 $385,000 $400,000 $385,000 4 Emily Ln, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Raised Ranch 38 $389,000 $397,000 $389,000 277 Linden St, Hamilton 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 3 $389,000 $395,000 $389,000 191-B Scotland Rd, Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 66 $389,900 $389,900 $389,900 75 Northridge Rd, Ipswich 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 17 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 5 North Hunt Rd, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 91 $409,000 $405,000 $409,000 3 Central Ct, Newbury/Byfield 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 81 $399,000 $380,000 $419,000 4 Timber Ln, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 29 $419,900 $410,000 $419,900 50 Temple St, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Greek Revival 99 $425,000 $441,000 $425,000 64 Washington St, Topsfield 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry 143 $415,000 $415,000 $429,000 562 Essex St, Hamilton 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 46 $459,000 $459,000 $479,000 13 Town Farm Rd, Ipswich 6 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Contemporary 62 $499,000 $482,500 $499,000 10 Barberry Ln, West Newbury 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 23 $514,900 $516,000 $514,900 1-A Marlboro Rd, Georgetown 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 72 $539,900 $514,000 $539,900 49 Wilson Pond Ln, Rowley 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 36 $595,000 $575,000 $609,000 30 Holmes Rd, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 48 $619,000 $609,000 $619,000 7 Bourbeau Ter, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 118 $724,900 $700,000 $724,900 5 Fox Run Rd, Ipswich 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 54 $749,000 $739,500 $749,000 11 Harris Way, Georgetown 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 174 $789,900 $789,900 $789,900

Single Family Listings: 27 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,070.22 Avg. List$: $433,334 Avg. List$/SqFt: $223Avg. DOM: 67.07 Avg. Sale$: $427,381 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $221

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MONDAY, JULY 28th

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

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SUMMER SINGTh e Newburyport Choral Society

will host a summer sing of the Brahms' Requiem on Monday, July 28th at 7 pm in the Greek Annunciation Church at 7 Harris St, Newburyport. Th ere will be a brief introduction by NCS Director, Dr. George Case at 7 and a short rehearsal at 6:30 for those who wish to do a little practice beforehand. Th e hall is air-conditioned, there will be some scores available for loan and there will be refreshments available. Come to sing along or just listen. Admission is free to all. For more information, please visit www.newburyportchoralsociety.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 29th

REFUGE BICYCLE TOURSTuesday, July 29th @9:00 am

- Experience the refuge from the unique perspective of your very own bicycle! Starting at the visitor contact station at Lot 1, the ranger-led group will gradually make its way south along the paved portion of the refuge’s Wildlife Drive, stopping at various points along the way to view wildlife, hear stories of Plum Island’s past, and learn about the inner workings of a national wildlife refuge. 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. Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

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Information for the AgingBrighter Smiles...

BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD

A lack of dental visits can result in untreated tooth decay and gum disease. Both of these can lead to lost teeth. Missing teeth, toothache or mouth pain also can change how and what you eat. Th is means you may not get the nutrients you need to stay healthy.

Visiting the dentist is especially important for older people because they may have other medical conditions. Th ese conditions can create dental problems. Hundreds of medicines can cause side eff ects in your mouth. Some of these, such as dry mouth, can increase the risk of tooth decay or other oral health problems.

Saliva is a natural cavity-fi ghter. It neutralizes acids produced by bacteria that can cause tooth decay. Saliva helps wash away food and bacteria. It also contains minerals that strengthen teeth. Dry mouth reduces saliva. Th is makes you more vulnerable to cavities. Dentists can treat dry mouth. Th ey also can prescribe fl uoride rinses or gels to help keep teeth strong.

Older people are more likely to get cavities for other reasons, too. Receding gums can allow acids to get to the roots of teeth and cause cavities. Older fi llings will break down leaving teeth susceptible to decay.

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to keep dentures in good condition and fi tting properly. Th e bone under your gums changes over time. Dentures that fi t fi ne at one visit may need to be replaced or altered at the next visit.

Oral cancer also aff ects older people, whether or not they have teeth. Each year, about 8,000 Americans die of oral cancer. More than half of these deaths are in people 65 or older. Smoking and alcohol use also increase the risk of oral cancer. If oral cancer is detected early, it can be treated successfully. Avoiding the dentist makes early detection less likely.

Consistent and eff ective home care is vital for the protection of your teeth. If you have trouble handling a toothbrush or fl oss because of arthritis, a disability or an illness, special toothbrushes and fl oss holders are available. Th ey have been adapted to be easier to hold. Sometimes a standard electric toothbrush is all you’ll need. Your dentist or dental hygienist can help you fi nd alternatives to make the job easier.

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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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]

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Thrift Store & More Appliances July Special: Clothes 50% off Dishware on Sat. Sports Equipment Used Golf Balls $6.50/DZ Books & DVDs Clean, Organized Furniture THRIFT STORE & MORE Collectables (Located in same plaza Much More! as Tri City Sales)

Turnpike Rd. (Rt 1) Ipswich W, Th, Fri, Sat 11-5pm

Thrift Store & More Appliances July Special: Clothes 50% off Dishware on Sat. Sports Equipment Used Golf Balls $6.50/DZ Books & DVDs Clean, Organized Furniture THRIFT STORE & MORE Collectables (Located in same plaza Much More! as Tri City Sales)

Turnpike Rd. (Rt 1) Ipswich W, Th, Fri, Sat 11-5pm

Thrift Store & More Appliances July Special: Clothes 50% off Dishware on Sat. Sports Equipment Used Golf Balls $6.50/DZ Books & DVDs Clean, Organized Furniture THRIFT STORE & MORE Collectables (Located in same plaza Much More! as Tri City Sales)

Turnpike Rd. (Rt 1) Ipswich W, Th, Fri, Sat 11-5pm

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

CLASS D DRIVING INSTRUCTOR NEEDED for Amesbury driv-ing school. Must have current MA Driving Instructor Certification. Pay based on experience. Flexible hours. After successful interview, can start immediately upon positive CORI & RMV records reports. Contact Alison for interview at 978-792-5235

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 looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to join our positive staff. Part time, especially after school hours. Previous experi-

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