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SALISBURY – Th e building that houses about three dozens police offi cers and serves the public has no elevator and is not accessible to the handicapped. It is not secure, has only one staircase to the second fl oor and has computer and communications problems daily. Th e roll call room fl oods when it rains, freezes in the winter and bakes the offi cers in the summer.

And the fi ve detention cells barely pass inspection each year.

No, this story is not about the Newbury police station, which has many of the same and diff erent issues. It is a description of the building, constructed in 1929, near Salisbury beach, which houses the police force for this town.

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6 to 8 p.m. the public can walk through the police station to gain a fi rst-hand view of the conditions police offi cers work in while protecting the community. Next Monday night, residents can attend a community meeting at Town Hall to learn about plans for a new police station that could be built less than a mile away on town-owned land.

A vote on whether to spend $8.3 million for a new police station is expected to be on the Spring Town Meeting agenda.

“Th ese conditions are deplorable,” said Chief Th omas Fowler, who conducted a tour last week for The Town Common.

He praised his offi cers and staff for making the fl awed building work, but conceded that there

Chief Th omas Fowler outside the Detention Cells Photo by Stewart Lytle

is a limit to how much can be done. A walk through the police headquarters found cables and wires running in all directions as the offi cers try to keep up with technological advances required of a modern police force in a building

designed to be both a police and fi re station at the beginning of the Great Depression.

Th e proposed new police station, designed by the architectural fi rm HKT, would be slightly smaller

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Waterfront Trust member Scott Sutherland said, “As a boater, I really appreciate being able to take a shower and wash some clothes.”

Senior city planner Geordie Vining called it “a model facility.” Transient boat facilities in other New England ports have facilities that range from sparse shacks to plush accommodations. Vining said the proposed facility is appropriate for Newburyport.

While building the facility enjoys widespread support, particularly off ering restrooms to the public, it has not been easy getting letters of support from the waterfront agencies.

To the members of the Waterfront Trust, which debated signing the letter for an hour last week, Vining said, “Excuse me if I sound frustrated. I have put a lot of time into this.”

Th e Waterfront Trust and the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority, which own much of the Merrimack River frontage,

agreed to sign letters of support that would be included in the city's application for the BIG grant. Th ey also agreed to allow construction crews to stage equipment on the trust property.

Getting such support letters from partner agencies was worth 10 points out of a total of 90 in the highly competitive grant process, Vining said.

Th e NRA voted two to one. Th e Waterfront Trust voted three to zero with Joe Brown abstaining.

Th e issue got tied up with old political wars and the fears among many residents that the boater facility might be a backdoor to constructing other buildings on the waterfront.

Brown said he supports building the facility, but he would not vote to sign the letter unless it outlined the Trust's position that it, not the city, owns the right to lease waterfront space to the boaters.

Th at fi ght has been on-going for decades, and it was one that Vining hoped he could avoid.

“You have to think about your audience,” he told the trust board members. State and federal agencies probably do not care

about who gets the revenues from the summer boat leases. “But why complicate things?” he asked.

Th e grant, if approved, would pay for only that portion of the new facility that serves the transient boaters, the showers and laundry and a portion of the public toilets because they would be shared with non-boating public. Th e balance of the funding for the facility would come primarily from the Harbormaster's Enterprise Fund, revenue generated from fees from the boaters. Very little taxpayer money would be used for this facility, Vining said.

It was the public toilets that seemed to be the most popular feature because the closest public restrooms are at the visitor center acres away from the eastern end of the boardwalk, which attracts thousands of visitors to Newburyport's waterfront each year.

Although there are signs on the boardwalk directing people to the restroom at the visitors center, the most often asked question of the harbormaster and his staff , Hogg said, is “where can I fi nd a restroom?”

Modern Police Station Soughtand would be located on two of the six acres the town owns at 175 Beach Road. On the site, the water tower and another building would remain, but other water department buildings would be moved to make room for the station.

In addition to having up-to-date technology, the new station would have a drive-through, secure garage to bring in detainees.

Male and female detainees, adult and juvenile detainees would be separated physically. Th ey would not be able to see or hear one another, a state requirement. Th e current fi ve detention cells separate genders and adults from children, but just barely. If a detainee yells loud enough, other detainees can hear him, Fowler said.

Th e building would be secured better than the current one, which has no locked door between the hallway leading to the detention cells and the rest of the building. Th e evidence room would have key card locks to record which offi cer entered the area. Currently comings and going are recorded only by a camera outside the room.

Gun permits would be issued in a separate room off the lobby. Currently, applicants for guy permits must come inside the station, blocking the front entrance

and exit.Th ere would be a training

room, an exercise room to keep the offi cers fi t and adequate locker space for male and female offi cers. Although Salisbury has no female offi cers, Fowler said the department expects to add that diversity in the future.

Th e town's emergency operations unit is also expected to relocate to the new station.

Residents at the Atlantic Breeze condominiums, across from the proposed site, have expressed concern that if the new police station is located there, it will devalue their property. Fowler said he has searched for a study on land values around police stations and found none.

Residents were also concerned about the noise of increased traffi c and particularly the use of more sirens on Beach Road. Because the condos are on a heavily traveled

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Th e proposed police station will be located 70 feet back from the road. And from the renderings provided by the architectural fi rm, it will look like a two-story berach condo, much like other structures near the beach. It will not have the large, menacing look of many police stations.

Janet Slemenda, the architect, told the Selectmen recently that it is important to keep the police station near the densely packed beach center, where many of the police calls originate.

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SUMMER YOGA Special Summer Yoga Session at

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ALTERNATIVE TO VIOLENCEOn Wednesday, September 24 at

7:00pm in the lower meetinghouse of The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, there will be a presentation and discussion of the Alternatives to Violence Program at the Middlesex Correctional Facility. Ed Mair and Sandra Thaxter have been involved in the Alternatives To Violence Program (AVP) at the Middleton Correctional Facility. Although Quaker inspired, the program is open to anyone who receives a security clearance from the correctional facility and who is willing to make a time commitment as a volunteer. Free and open to the public

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th

SALLY MATSON AS MARGARET BOURKE WHITE

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RAMP UP FOR STAMPS!The Newburyport Public Library is

pleased to announce a special event for children, teens and adults, sponsored in conjunction with the Newburyport Stamp Club. The Stamp Club is a Chapter of the American Philatelic Society. Its members have a wide variety of interests in stamp collecting to share with young people from the Newburyport area. This event will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 3:00-5:00 pm in the Children’s Activity Room of the Newburyport Public Library. Please call Jessica Hilbun, Teen Services Librarian, at 978-465-4428 ext. 246 with any questions.

ART WALK & SALEThe Hampton Arts Network will be

having its 5th Annual Art Walk and Sale on Thursday evening, September 25, 2014 from 4p.m. to 7p.m, with a rain date of October 2. It is a free event and will be held in Marelli Square, downtown Hampton. Tents will be set up around the green for visitors to view the creations of 21 local artists and artisans. There will be a mix of watercolor and oil paintings, photography, drawings, jewelry and a host of work on display for sale. Art will also be on display at Marelli’s market. A table will also be set up with activities for children. Finally to round out the evening, live music will be provided by Lex and Joe from Kennebunk, Maine. For more information about Hampton Arts Network go to www.hamptonartsnetwork.org.

SHORT SKIRTSThursday September 25, 7 pm,

Topsfield Town Library Meeting Room, 1 S. Common St. Topsfield MA – Short Skirts, Oh My! Presented by Anne Barrett— Follow the evolution, from Abigail Adams advising husband John to "remember the ladies," through the decades-long struggle for women's suffrage to the shocking emergence of the "fiery youth" of the 1920s.

NEVERTHELESS WRITERS PANEL TALK

Join the Nevertheless Writers for a panel discussion “Publishing from Five Perspectives” on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St, and learn about the many and varied paths to book publication. Sponsored by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library, the program begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Nevertheless Writers is a cross-genre collaborative of North Shore authors including Holly Robinson, Edith Maxwell, Elizabeth Atkinson, Susan

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th

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stroller and explore the meadows, forests, and wetlands of the sanctuary with your baby (ages 6 to 23 months) in this three-session series led by Sharon Grimes, founder of Babies and Books. Each class will begin indoors with a nature book and a few lap rhymes, songs, and games about the theme of the day and then we will go out for a walk. Three Fridays, September 19, 26, and October 3, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Fee: $48 per adult/child pair ($36/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or go to massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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The Delvena Theatre Company will present Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks at the Ipswich Senior Center on Friday, September 26 at 1:00pm. It is a live performance featuring Lynne Moulton as “Lizzie Borden” who was accused, tried, and acquitted for the vicious axe murders of her father and stepmother. The performance includes a mock trial that invites the audience to participate by questioning Lizzie, and voting on her guilt or innocence. Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks is supported by a grant from the Ipswich Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. To register for this performance, please contact the Senior Center at 978-356-6650. Refreshments will be served.

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We are happy to announce the Rowley Historical Society’s Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Supper, on Friday evening, September 26th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Th is year it will be held at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House & Barn, 233 Main Street in Rowley. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for gathering and dinner will be served at 6:30. Th is year we would like you to bring a favorite main dish, salad, or side dish to share with everyone. Th e Society will provide drinks and a variety of pie desserts to end our delicious meal. Please, bring your own place setting and eating utensils in deference to our fragile septic system. Th e meeting will take place in our barn, immediately following the dinner, after which our guest speaker for the evening is Jay Williamson, antique appraiser. He will be speaking to us about the artifacts that are currently in our Historical House and our Barn. Th e McMahon Family is donating back the “Rowley Basket” so at this meeting another lucky name will be chosen by the Historical Society President. We hope to see you there… If you are unable to cook that night a $5.00 donation for dinner is requested. Come and enjoy a delicious & delightfully stimulating evening. Everyone is welcome.

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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

HERB WORKSHOPTh e Gardens at New Creation

announces a gardening workshop on Herbs with Master Gardener, Ginny Shannon. Th is Fall Workshop will be held at New Creation, 80 Route #125 Kingston, Saturday, September 27th, from 9-11AM. Th is workshop will include a guidance on fall care for herbs. Some herbs need to be protected in the winter and some are best planted in the fall. A brief informative list of these herbs will be included. Ginny has designed, planted, and maintained three large gardens as part of a commitment to the UNH Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program. She resides in Newton. No fee is being charged, though a donation of $10.00 is appreciated. Contact: Dan Weaver at (603) 502 6307

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Th e City of Amesbury’s Department of Public Works is holding a “COLLECTION EVENT” for residents to dispose of Prescription Drugs, Textiles (clean items), Shoes, One-Use Disposable Bags, Empty Printer Cartridges, Cell

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Music & Harvest Festival will be Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28 at Historic New England’s Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury, Massachusetts. Tickets for the American Music & Harvest Festival can be purchased in advance at http://www.newburyportef.or/americanmusicandharvestfest.shtml or at the event. Tickets are $35 per family, per day, or $50 for a two-day family pass with a family including two adults and all children. New this year, tickets can be purchased for individuals for $15 per person, per day. Th e event location is Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 5 Littles Lane, Newbury, Massachusetts, 11:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday, September 27 and 11:00AM to 4:00PM Sunday, September 28.

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In this workshop with Emerson scholar Nancy Haverington, we will read from Emerson’s seminal Transcendental work, Nature, walk in the woods and refl ect on our readings in relation to what we see, and then come together to share our experiences. Participants may want to bring an issue, question, or problem they are dealing with personally or professionally in order to gain a new perspective on it from Emerson and nature. Saturday, September 27, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. Fee: $20 ($17/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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For families with children 6 years and older. Now’s your chance to tell the wind, willows, warblers, or winding rivers that the world wouldn’t be the same without them by creating a personalized postcard to Mother Earth. On one side, you will collage, sketch, or paint your message. On the other, you will write your own unique message to the planet. Saturday, September 27, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Fee: $10/adults, $8/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or go to massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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AMESBURY - Th e Massachusetts Department of Public Health has notifi ed the City of Amesbury that an infected mosquito with Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been detected in the northern quadrant of the city. Th e northern quadrant includes the South Hampton Road area and Birchmeadow Road area of city. Th e type of mosquito detected is known as a bird-biting mosquito and is not known to bite humans. Mayor Gray has ordered a targeted mosquito spraying (Duet pesticide – not harmful to humans) which will occur tonight depending on weather conditions. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity between dusk and dawn, use mosquito repellant and wear long-sleeve clothing to reduce personal risk.

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------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 - visit seniors weekly in their home 2. Penny Mill - price and sell merchandise for the friends of the COA 3. Receptionist - Work 8-12 or 12-4 on our reception desk answering the phone and directing the calls. Scheduling Van rides to appointments, etc., signing up those wanting to attend a program or class. We use a specifi c computer program for the Council on Aging so learning that program is what is required.

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

------------------------------------------------------------HAMPTON FALLS - Sanford and Wife Picking Treasures, a quaint antique furniture, gift, treasure, and collectible store on Rt. 1, 99 Lafayette Rd. has locally grown pumpkins and fall decor arriving!. See more at www.facebook.com/sanfordandwife Open M-F 11-6, (closed Tues), Sat 9-6, Sunday 9-5.

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

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Th e Ipswich Public Library Children’s Room is registering for programs for the 2014 / 2015 school year! Th e library off ers programming for all ages, from newborn with their caregivers through Grade 8. Th e Mother Goose on the Loose program for newborns to 2-year-olds with a caregiver is made available through federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Th e program incorporates music, rhymes, puppets, and books for caregivers to enjoy with the library’s youngest patrons. Babes in arms and toddlers just moving forward are the best audience for this program. Older siblings are welcome to attend. Th e Friends of the Ipswich Library have provided funds so that Mother Goose can continue two times a week on Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. throughout 2014. Laurie Collins, Betsy Johnson and Michelle Guvendiren will all host this program. Laurie Collins presents the Story Time on Wednesday or Th ursday mornings at 10 a.m. Participants, ages 2 to 4, attend with a caregiver. Adults interact with the child in their care while listening to age appropriate stories, and participate in large motor skill activities and crafts. Th is is a great program not only for parents, but for grandparents and caregivers September 20, 21, 27,28, October 4, 5

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who want to participate in Story Time with the children in their charge. The program lasts for about 30 minutes and participants are invited to stay and play/chat afterwards. On Monday from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. children ages 4 through Kindergarten attend Story Time independently with Laurie Collins. Participating in stories, games and crafts, the children have the opportunity to practice some skills such as listening, following directions and taking turns. They also enjoy free play at the end of the program. First graders are invited to register for Story Explorers, a new program the library piloted last year with Betsy Johnson. The group will meet on the second Thursday of every month from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Students will dive into fables, myths, legends and tall tales, among other genres. Independent reading ability is not required for this group. Each meeting will be accompanied by an appropriate craft. Betsy Johnson also hosts Book Buddies the third Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. This book group is for third graders who will be assigned a book each month and then meet to discuss it the following month. It is fine for parents to read the assigned book with their children if the book is a bit challenging for a student. The important thing is that each child enjoys discussing the plots of books and wants to participate. Maureen Fay hosts book Clubs for a wide range of ages starting with Second Graders with Jr. Great Books. They meet the first Tuesday (and second Tuesday if the numbers of participants demand) of each month from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. A book is provided at the perfect reading level for these readers. Radical Readers is for students in fourth and fifth grade and they meet every three weeks on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. In this book club, students begin to assume a little more responsibility for generating discussion questions and helping to lead the group. No book is required for the first meeting, but participants will meet to get acquainted. Students in grades six, seven and eight meet on alternate Friday nights from 5 to 6 p.m. Pizza is provided. Students are assigned a book to read each month to discuss at the program. These groups are for readers who really enjoy age-appropriate and sometimes more challenging novels and the more sophisticated discussion that middle school readers are able to engage in. Grade six begins on Oct. 3, grade 7 on Sept. 26 and grade eight on Sept. 19. The Ipswich Public Library is located at 25 N Main Street. Call the Children’s Room at 978-412-8713 to register or with any questions.

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - On Saturday October 18, the Essex Base Ball Organization will host the 2nd annual Jan’s Pitch for Breast Cancer and The Arts – a day of vintage baseball, great food, drink, and more at Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, MA. The event honors Janice Sheehy, who lost her two-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer in 2013. Sheehy was a talented and dedicated art teacher in the Lawrence, MA school system - and mother to Brian Sheehy, president of the Essex Base Ball Organization, and Chris Sheehy, captain of the Lowell Base Ball Club. Proceeds from Jan’s Pitch will be split between breast cancer research, and The Janice Sheehy Art Fund, established to provide students of the Arlington School in Lawrence, MA the materials to host their own art fair. Last year the event raised over $6,000 and this year we are looking to exceed that number. The day will include a triple-header of vintage baseball games beginning at 10am, featuring players from teams



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Americans embrace everything autumn - from baking to pumpkin carving. Americans are embracing the autumn spirit with fun family activities. In a recent Hershey survey, 59 percent

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Planning a day at an orchard and then going home to bake with the fresh picked ingredients is an ideal way to spend time with the family. When deciding which flavor trends should inspire your baking, consider this: the survey found pumpkin spice is the top flavor Americans associate with the fall season. From coffee to cake, pumpkin spice is a sure winner. Other favorite falls flavors include candy corn and caramel apple.

Fall flavored treats like HERSHEY'S KISSES Pumpkin Spice Flavored Candies, new TWIZZLERS Caramel Apple Filled Twists and new HERSHEY'S Candy Corn Snack Size Bars - white creme bars dotted with sweet candy bits - bring these flavor trends to candy form. Be sure to bring them to your fall events, whether you're relaxing at a backyard bonfire or exploring the local orchard.

Fall always seems to fly by, so to get the most out of this fleeting season, consider making a fall wish list. Have everyone in the family include ideas for what they would like to do before winter arrives. Such ideas could include family crafts, pumpkin picking at a local farm, a romantic couple's walk by the river, a hike and scavenger hunt, or baking new fall-themed recipes. Then each weekend, select one or two activities to enjoy together.

Do you plan to bake this fall like 59 percent of Americans? Consider adding this recipe to your fall rotation for autumn-inspired, delicious treats.

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Hidden pumpkin spice cookies alternative: Make cookie dough as above. Using about 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie, shape dough around one candy piece (candy does not need to be frozen for this variation); roll in hand to make ball. (Be sure to cover each candy piece completely.) Roll in granulated sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. While still slightly warm, roll in powdered sugar. Cool completely. Roll again in powdered sugar just before serving.

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"When parents are active in their child's education, the child is likely to perform better academically in school," says Dr. Deborah Hammond-Watts, an adjunct professor in the College of Education at Argosy University, Chicago. "A good working relationship between school and home sends the message to a child that his/her parents and the school work together for his/her educational and emotional benefi t."

When a child approaches a parent with an issue or comment related to school and/or the teacher, parents should be willing to listen and to not jump to conclusions. "Whether you believe what your child is telling you or not, it is important that your child knows you are willing to listen," says Dr. Dominick Ferello, professor in the College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education at Argosy University, Tampa.

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Th e reality is that teachers aren't perfect and neither are parents, says Ferello. As such, the outcome may not always be what either party had hoped for. "Teachers are faced with questions and concerns from a number of parents and children on any given day," says Ferello. "Given the number of students they teach and the demands placed on them, it's not hard to imagine that even teachers can get frustrated. Given that parents naturally want to stand up for their children and see the best in and for them, it stands to reason that parent/teacher conversations can sometimes go in the wrong direction."

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WEST NEWBURY - Registration is now open for one of the area’s longest running charity races. Runners will enjoy the scenic beauty and peak autumn foliage in one of New England’s most charming towns at the 25th annual Apple Harvest Run scheduled for Sunday, October 5th in West Newbury, Mass. Th e annual event is a fundraiser for the John C. Page Elementary School PTO, with 100% of proceeds benefi ting educational and cultural programs for the school’s students.

Th e Apple Harvest Run has become a strong tradition in the region, drawing top runners from around New England. Th e day’s events off er something for everyone - including a 5-mile USATF certifi ed run, a 5K USATF certifi ed run and health walk, and a children’s 1-mile fun run. Enjoy music from Evolvement Radio Entertainment, great food, and awards in all age and place categories. New this year is the addition of a Bake Sale and Kid’s Carnival.

Date & Time: Sunday, October 5th Registration 9:00AM-11:00AM 1 Mile Fun Run 11:00 AM 5 Mile Run 11:30 AM 5 K Run & Health Walk 11:40 AM Location: 15 Bachelor Street, Action Cove Playground, West Newbury, MARegistration & More Information: Register online or download forms to mail in www.appleharvestrun.org.

Th e fi rst 500 5K or 5 Mile Participants that register by September 30th get a short sleeve tech style t-shirt. What Will You See at the Race Th is Year: Our award winning 5 mile and 5K course will be the same

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baseball fi eld. Th ere will be games such as corn hole, magnetic fi shing, face painting and tattoos for kids 12 and under. To raise additional funds for our children, the suggested donation is $2.00/child or $5.00/family. Under 2 and adults are FREE. Apple Crisp will be a feature! Runners will be given free apple crisp by showing their race bib. Spectators will be able to purchase the same delicious apple crisp. Dessert Sale – Th is year, in addition to the runner's food table, we are adding a dessert sale for people to enjoy. Th e race is made possible with the help of local community support from various sponsors: Title Sponsor, Th e Institution for Savings, Gold Sponsors: Executive Gourmet and Smyth Graphics and Silver Sponsors: Cedardale Health & Fitness, Greater Boston Running Company, Haverhill Bank, Long Hill Orchards, Poland Springs and Shaheen Bros., Inc.

Th e PTO relies on this annual event to fund various programs at the Dr. John C. Page Elementary School with special supplies and programs to enrich the classroom experience. Examples include technology enhancements as well as cultural programs. Budget constraints underline the importance of this year’s event and the need for continued support from the local community.

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8th Annual Chili Cook-off is Saturday, September 27, 2014, 6-9 p.m. Taste and judge a delicious variety of chili recipes entered by individuals, fi re houses and restaurants. Tasting from 6-8 p.m., prizes awarded for the three categories at 8:30 p.m. Th is event is the museum's largest annual fundraiser which includes a silent auction, 50/50 raffl e, door prizes, children's activities, desserts for sale and a beer and wine cash bar. Admission is $10 for adults, and children 5 and under are free. Tickets available at the door. Th e museum is located at 75 Kenoza Ave. in Haverhill, MA. For more information please call Cindy at 978.994.1854 or Patty at 978.835.1565.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join the Rowley Library Book Club in reading Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, then come to the Rowley Library on Th ursday, October 2 at 6:30 p.m. to share what you think. Funny, romantic, and heart-breaking, this novel follows actors and writers from the picturesque Italian coast in the 1950s and on to glamorous Hollywood through 50 years of ups and downs, successes and failures. Pick up your copy today! Th e Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Th e Rowley Cultural Council requests community members, schools and organizations to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the town. October 15 is the deadline for applications to be postmarked. Th ese grants can support a variety of projects and activities including festivals, short-term artist residencies, performances in schools and libraries, workshops and lectures. Newly modifi ed application forms and specifi c town guidelines are available online at www.mass-culture.org/Rowley. Th e mission of the Rowley Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Rowley residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our community. Th e Council will distribute $4,300 in grants for 2015. Last year’s funded projects included: Rowley Library (museum passes and children’s summer program); Triton Field Trip, Sculpture Artist Residency and Music Scholarships; Bay Circuit Trail Walking Tour Concert; Newburyport Choral Society Anniversary Concert; & Pine Grove School Link Art Gallery. Th e Rowley Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the commonwealth. Th e LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. Th e state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. Th e Rowley Cultural Council is also seeking new members who would be willing to serve the community by helping make decisions for awarding grant money. For application questions or any other information on the Rowley Cultural Council, please contact Nancy Hill, chairperson, at 978-948-8158 or [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday October 8th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. “Tom DiGiuseppe will speak on “Th e 1864 Confederate Raid on St. Albans VT.” Th is was the Northernmost engagement of the war and almost caused an international confl ict with England.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

Continued from page 7based in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Vintage baseball is played according to the game’s original 19th-century rules – with wooden bats, authentic ‘lemon peel’ baseballs, and no gloves. During and after the games visitors can sample food from local eateries, enjoy delicious beers from the Ipswich Ale ‘Tap Truck,’ and much more. For more information contact Brian Sheehy at 978.790.5707, or via email at [email protected], no For more information about the event visit http://janspitchgame.wordpress.com/, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JansPitchForBreastCancerAndTh eArts. For more about the Essex Base Ball Organization visit http://essexbaseball.wordpress.com/.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - At the October 8 meeting of the Alliance, Nancy Crochiere, author of “Th e Mother Load” will be the presenter. Bring a brown bag lunch at noon to the Parish Hall of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Desserts and beverages will be provided. After a brief business meeting, Nancy will make her presentation. Nancy Crochiere admits to being the epitome of a “late-bloomer.” Th ough convinced at age 10 that she wanted to be a writer (or actress, or minister… God help us), she has just recently left her job in publishing to write Th e Great American Novel. Consequently, she spends a lot of time these days sharpening pencils, looking pensive, and chewing on candy cigarettes to help her commune with the spirit of Ernest Hemingway (or Margaux Hemingway; really, any Hemingway will do.) Nancy believes procrastination is an art. In order to avoid penning said Novel, she spent 15 years writing a column called Th e Mother Load for Th e Daily News of Newburyport and Th e Eagle-Tribune. Th e column chronicled her family’s struggles with vacations, pets, sports, technology, and fi tness, as well as secret shames like chocolate addiction, synchronized swimming, and a Barbie habit. In 2013 she collected her favorite columns into a book called Th e Mother Load (she was too lazy to come up with a new name). Foreword Reviews’ Magazine named it a fi nalist for their 2014 Book-of-the-Year Award in Humor, and Independent Publishers of New England honored it as a fi nalist in narrative nonfi ction. Th e fi rst piece in the book, titled “I’ll Never Lube Th is Way Again,” won second place in the Writers-Editors International Writing Competition. Nancy lives in Amesbury with her husband, Paul, but her two daughters live in New York, having moved out as quickly as possible after college. (Her advice to parents

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FLU SHOTSLate September or early October

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Did you know: Th ere's a special high-dose fl u vaccine for seniors age 65 and older? Th e reason is that the regular dose doesn't always protect us because our immune system often is weakened. Th is vaccine is four times as strong, setting up a better immune response.

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Did you know: You don't have to go to your doctor to get the fl u shot. Th ere are numerous other locations. To fi nd a fl u shot in your area, begin scouting the Internet at sites like cvs.com or fl ushot.healthmap.org, or call your local pharmacy.

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

Open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15 to change from the Original to an Advantage Plan, or vice versa. Don't confuse this with the Health Insurance Marketplace, which opens enrollment a month later. As a Medicare benefi ciary, it's illegal for a Marketplace company to sell you a Marketplace plan, so don't be taken in.

But there is a caveat: If you have a Marketplace plan and think you'll sign up for Medicare later, beware that you might be subject to a lifelong penalty if you enroll late.

Because of the variety of situations (Marketplace versus Medicare, Part A versus Parts A and B), your best bet is to get advice from Medicare before the signup period begins if you're now moving from Marketplace to Medicare. Call them at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).

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GNOCA 5K RUN/WALKTo conclude its observance of

National Ovarian Cancer Month, Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness (GNOCA) will hold its fi nal event for 2014 on Sunday, September 28. Th e capstone event is entitled the “GNOCA 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor and Paula Holm.” Th e GNOCA 5K Run/Walk commences at 10:30 a.m. Th ose wishing to run or walk may preregister online (www.ocawareness.org) by Friday, September 26 at noon. Registration on race day itself begins at 8:30 a.m. Preregistration is $25, and registration is $30. For further information, you may call Deb Green, of Greetings by Design, at 978-225-6700.

MUSIC & HARVEST FESTIVALSee Saturday, September 27th.

NEWBURYPORT FARMERS MARKET

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NATURE JOURNALINGNature journaling is a way of looking

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House Hunting Mistakesworse you have been outbid on a few homes you really did want. It's easy to get desperate to get into your new house now. While the home doesn’t have to be your “forever home” make sure it suits your current needs. If it doesn’t work for whatever reason don’t feel pressured into buying.

Mistake 4: Overlooking Important Flaws

You have found the house of your dreams and ready to spend your next 20+ years there, so what if there is a garbage dump next to our backyard and the heat doesn’t work. We can burn garbage for fuel! Make sure you account for issues that negatively affect value. If you buy a home on a main road, realize that your home will be worth less than a similar one in a cul de sac. You might be tempted to ignore major problems with the house that will be difficult, expensive or impossible to change. Don’t.

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Mistake 6: Dragging Your Feet

We spoke about this in mistakes #2, if you don't pull the trigger quickly, someone else might, and you'll have to keep looking. If it is the right house for you, don’t assume another one is coming on the market tomorrow.

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Buying a home is a very emotional process. It is these emotions that cause us to make mistakes quite common in the home buying process. One of the most important reasons you work with a REALTOR® is his or her ability to stay emotionally detached for you. By leaving your emotions outside you can make the best and most rational decision possible. If not you can fall into one of the many common mistakes home buyers make.

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When looking at homes you can’t afford…wait, don’t look at homes you can’t afford! You will only be disappointed when you run through the numbers again after the showing. To avoid the temptation to get in over your head financially, as it can be easy to talk yourself into it, avoid physically going to homes outside of your price range.

Mistake 2: Assuming There's Something Better Out There

Chances are good that the first house you see won’t be the one you buy, right? Why not? In all likelihood you have been looking online for weeks or months before physically going out and visiting homes for sale. You have seen what your money will buy. If your first house checks all your boxes (3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, big yard, great neighborhood) why wait? If you think it is a good deal than other buyers probably have the same thought. Don’t assume that this home will be there for you in a week. If you are a buyer, buy it.

Mistake 3: Being DesperateHave seen this mistake a

number of times. You have been looking for months and haven’t seen a home worth buying or

offer, don’t worry about what others are bidding and if you get the home great, if not you gave it your best effort. Make sure the purchase price for the home you buy is reasonable for both the house and the location by examining comparable sales from your REALTOR® and getting his/her opinion before making an offer.

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come into play in the home-buying process. Buying a house is a big decision, but this is exactly why you need to ensure you are making rational decision. Talk with your REALTOR®, take a deep breath and make a decision that both you and your wallet can live with.

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].

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Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price9MarchRd,Salisbury 5room,1bed,1f0hbathCape 94 $165,000 $160,000 $165,0003TownFarmRd,Ipswich 7room,3bed,2f0hbathCape 36 $299,000 $320,000 $299,000181LionsMouthRd,Amesbury 7room,3bed,2f0hbathCape 50 $314,900 $316,000 $314,900211NorthEndBlvd,Salisbury 7room,3bed,1f0hbathRanch 126 $319,000 $275,000 $329,90012AllenAve,Rowley 5room,3bed,1f0hbathRanch 48 $329,900 $327,500 $329,90089TopsfieldRd,Ipswich 5room,3bed,1f0hbathCape 50 $315,000 $294,500 $335,00010GroveSt,Newbury 6room,3bed,1f1hbathRaisedRanch 22 $339,000 $310,000 $339,0001AtkinsonSt,Newburyport 6room,2bed,1f1hbathColonial 59 $347,000 $345,000 $347,000207CenterSt,Groveland 7room,3bed,2f0hbathCape 56 $334,900 $335,000 $349,0009DodgeSt,Essex 5room,3bed,1f0hbathRanch 42 $359,000 $345,000 $369,00030ColemanRd,Groveland 8room,3bed,2f0hbathCape 47 $399,000 $392,000 $390,0005SpindletreeRd,Amesbury 8room,4bed,2f1hbathColonial 115 $420,000 $416,000 $425,00060BaldpateRd,Georgetown 8room,4bed,1f1hbathCape 63 $419,900 $410,000 $439,900Lot1LakewoodsDr,Merrimac 8room,4bed,2f1hbathColonial 5 $595,500 $595,000 $595,50014OakwoodKnollRd,Ipswich 9room,3bed,2f1hbathCape 77 $594,900 $600,000 $599,00018OldMerrill,Amesbury 8room,4bed,2f1hbathColonial 111 $609,900 $590,000 $624,9004FoxRunRd,Ipswich 10room,4bed,2f1hbathColonial 136 $645,000 $625,000 $645,00044Temple,Newburyport 11room,4bed,2f1hbathColonial 107 $669,900 $658,000 $669,9006MansionDr,Topsfield 10room,4bed,2f1hbathOther 148 $670,000 $623,000 $689,000249-AMiddletonRd,Boxford 12room,5bed,4f0hbathColonial 219 $799,000 $740,000 $829,00010TyngSt,Newburyport 10room,4bed,2f1hbathGreekRevival 24 $899,900 $882,000 $899,900229WaterSt,Newburyport 6room,3bed,2f0hbathShingle 29 $955,000 $955,000 $955,00030SummitPl,Newburyport 14room,5bed,4f1hbathColonial 79 $1,359,000 $1,331,820$1,359,000SingleFamilyListings:23Avg.Liv.AreaSqFt:2,337.09Avg.List$:$528,683Avg.List$/SqFt:$237

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cholesterol).Answer: False. Genetics and

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Question #2: Less than one in ten people will experience a fractured tooth.

Answer: False. About one in four sustain a fracture to a front tooth by the age of 18. If you have older amalgam (silver) fillings, you are at much higher risk for fracture of back teeth.

Question #3: Precancerous lesions are common in the mouths of smokers.

Answer: True. The red and white patches precede malignancy and require biopsy. Precancerous lesions are also common in the mouths of heavy drinkers. Again, regular maintenance visits are essential for monitoring and appropriate referrals to be given for such lesions.

Question #4: Your toothbrush should be changed every six months.

Answer: False. Your toothbrush should be changed every 8-12 weeks. Bacteria accumulation and effectiveness of the bristles make it necessary to change it this often. It should also be replaced after you have been sick. This goes for manual as well as power toothbrush users.

Question #5: The average person will lose less than six

teeth by age 72.Answer: True. According to the

Academy of General Dentistry, 5.4 teeth are lost by age 72. This number has declined over the years but there is still room for improvement. Remember, studies show that the quality of life decreases with each tooth lost.

Question #6: Regular use of dental floss may help you live as many as six years longer.

Answer: True. While just 10% of households floss regularly, researchers at SUNY-Buffalo estimate longer lives for flossers. A healthier mouth means less chronic inflammation and a decreased chance of heart disease.

Extra Credit: (True or False) Ancient teeth, with small perfectly round holes in the biting surface may be the earliest archaeological evidence of prehistoric dentistry. Researchers believe a stone bit was used to drill through teeth, as holes of the exact same diameter were found in beads made for jewelry 8-9000 years ago. Scientists speculate that the holes had been filled with plant matter to treat tooth decay.

Answer: True. Feel lucky you live in the 21st Century.

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Holy Family Hospital’s Regional Center for Orthopedic Care has partnered with its team of orthopedic surgeons to bring MAKOplasty, a minimally-invasive partial knee repair and total hip replacement surgical option, to the Merrimack Valley. Using this technology, surgeons are now providing patients aff ected by osteoarthritis and other degenerative diseases with another minimally invasive surgical option when alternatives to surgery just don’t bring relief.

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