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BYFIELD – Th e last service at the Community United Methodist Church of Byfi eld began late on a Sunday afternoon last month with hymns, accompanied by organists Doug Janvrin and Craig Seaman on the Ryder pipe organ. It concluded with the Methodist traditional pot luck supper.

Th e Rev. Matt Willis-Goode, the church's part-time minister, led the service, along with former church ministers Rev. Herb Taylor and Rev. David Kerr, who returned to Byfi eld to help the church conduct its last service. Former parishioners, some of whom now live in other states, returned to share stories about what the church had meant to them.

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NEWBURY – Th e roof leaks. Th e toilets backup. Th e air quality is poor. Th e police station, which fails state inspections every year, is infested with fl ies, rats, mice and sometimes snakes.

Th ere is only one cell for male or female prisoners. None for juveniles. Th ere is no secure entrance for transporting prisoners.

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Town Faces Dire Choices on Municipal Buildingson Saturday morning, Nov. 22. But only a handful of residents attended, which prompted Board of Selectmen chair Geoff Walker to say, “I know people are out going to the grocery store to bring home their Thanksgiving dinner. But at some point this issue (replacement of the police station and Town Hall) has to be moved forward, and we need input from the residents about the project.”

This is not a new challenge for Newbury residents. The town put building a new police station on its critical needs list in 2004. “Here we are in 2014 still talking about what to do,” Svahn said.

The fear is that the police station could reach the point of being condemned as unsafe for the officers and public to use. That happened a few years ago to the town's department of public works building, and currently the stands at the Triton High School stadium are condemned.

If approved at the spring Town Meeting, the new municipal building could not be finished in the spring of 2018, Svahn said.

One reason for the seeming apathy over the building is that when residents drive by, Town Hall, looks good on the outside, and residents ask “what's wrong

with it?” Svahn said.It is what can't be seen from the

street, he said. “This is not about new digs for town employees,” Svahn said. “If done properly a well-designed municipal building will provide value to the residents of Newbury.”

Under consideration is building a new combined Town Hall and police station. The town has only a preliminary design, but estimates are that a new 9,000 square-foot police station and a new 5,431 square-foot Town Hall at the current location would cost $8.4 million.

The new design for the town hall would move all departments, including the health department and inspection services, out of the temporary trailers and back into Town Hall.

The police station would have five cells for prisoners and a sally port that would allow officers to bring in prisoners to the station securely. Currently they are brought in through the front entrance, which is also used by the public, Chief Michael Reilly said.

“It is a nightmare if we have a juvenile prisoner,” said Deputy Chief John Lucey, who conducted the tour of the station. Almost as bad is if there is a female and male prisoner at the same time, he

said.A new station would also have

space the officers could use for training and debriefing after an event. Reilly said. Currently the police have to use space upstairs in Town Hall or at one of the schools, none of which affords the offices any confidentiality, Reilly said.

Two other locations for the police station and town hall are under consideration. One would be on land leased from Governor's Academy on Route 1. The other would be on town-owned land near the Boston Road landfill. The cost of building on Governor's Academy land would be slightly higher. Building on the town-owned land would be comparable to the estimates for the current site.

The project is now in its planning phase. Additional workshops are being scheduled for the winter and spring, leading to the Town Meeting.

The community has a history of rejecting proposals to raise taxes through overrides. And there will be other expensive projects being presented at the spring Town Meeting, including Newbury's portion of a proposed new athletic stadium for the Triton Regional School District.

Byfield Church Holds Last Service“At least we won't be supporting

that big building,” said Heidi Fram, a longtime parishioner who serves as spokesperson for the church.

In what she described as a general trend for many mainstream churches in New England, the Byfield church suffered in recent years from declining attendance and lack of financial support. From a high of 50 to 75 parishioners, the church could count on only 10 to 12 people attending service on a Sunday.

Willis-Goode said the church has served the community well. But times change, as people now have more opportunities to attend churches beyond their immediate neighborhood.

The Byfield church building will be turned over this week to the trustees of the New England Annual Conference, the governing board for Methodist churches in the commonwealth. It will be up to them to decide what to do with the building, which was constructed in 1902.

The building could be sold, as other closed churches have been. Some like Mission Oak Grill in Newburyport are now popular

restaurants, its spire still a part of the downtown skyline. Or it could be renovated and made into housing as other churches from Salem to Newburyport have in recent years.

Fram predicted that the handful of church members would find other congregations to join. But she said she is not ready yet o do move to another congregation. She is focusing on cleaning out the building and organizing its files.

The church was started in 1827 by the Rev. William French of Sandown, NH. As he prayed, asking God for direction, he seemed to hear the command “Go.” He obeyed, mounted his horse and trusted God to determine what direction the horse should take. It brought him to Byfield, where he asked a woman he met if she would like to talk about religion. The woman said yes, which launched the Methodist Church in Byfield. French died a few years later, but the residents of Byfield banded together to build a humble chapel near the Great Rock. During services, the women sat on stones that were brought in from the roadside, while the men listened

at the door and windows. In 1832, the parish became officially The First Parish of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the towns of West Newbury and Newbury.

Twenty years later, the chapel was removed to the Mills.

In some ways the soul of the church will live on through community service projects. Even after the last service, the former parishioners held their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 23. The sewing group, which meets weekly, will continue to make hats and scarves for the homeless in the winter and clothes for Haitian children in the summer, Fram said.

The former church members will continue to support a Haitian child and work with Partners in Development in Ipswich to support missions in Haiti, Guatemala and in the Mississippi River delta. As they have in the past, they will feed the elderly in Byfield, serve meals at Link House in Salisbury and staff the Friday food pantry. Several former church members will also handle requests from the elderly and infirm who need a ride to a doctor or the grocery store.

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GOLDEN AGERS MEETINGThe Golden Agers next meeting

will be December 3, 2014. Doors open at 12:30 and the meeting begins at 1:00. At this meeting we will be holding our election of officers, taking applications for membership ($5.00/yr) and selling tickets for our Christmas Turkey Dinner, December 17, at 1:00 p.m, doors open at 12:30. Cost of dinner is $16.00/person, or $5.00 for members. The dinner will be prepared and served by the Take Out Cafe. No tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the dinner. Everyone 60+ is invited to join. For more information call Jeanne Thomas 978-465-8647.

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LOCAL POVERTY MATTERS DISCUSSION

This free discussion group on poverty in the Greater Newburyport area will meet on Wednesday evening, December 3, from 7-8 pm in the basement classroom of the First Religious Society Church (26 Pleasant Street). The topic in December is Housing. Kerri Perry, President, board of Directors, ROOF Over Head and Susanne Cameron, Chair, Program Committee and past Co-President, ROOF Over Head will speak about the challenges of providing supportive housing to families in need in the communities of Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury. The Local Poverty Matters Study Group explores different aspects of poverty in Greater Newburyport in its meetings on the first Wednesday evening of the month. It is jointly sponsored by the Social Action Committee of the First Religious

Society and Pennies for Poverty, a local non-profit organization that is working to raise awareness about the effects of poverty in our area.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUPNew Creation Healing Center, 80

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JAZZ VESPERSThe next Jazz Vespers Service will

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th

AFTERNOON TEA WITH HOLLY ROBINSON

Join us for tea and conversation with award-winning journalist and local author, Holly Robinson. Holly is the author of The Gerbil Farmer’s Daughter, The Wishing Hill and recently released Beach Plum Island. She will be speaking on using setting in fiction to amplify the emotional landscape. Holly and her husband have five children, two cats, a grumpy hamster and two very stubborn small dogs. Thursday, December 4th, 4:00-5:00 PM - Registration is required for this free event. Sponsored by The Friends of Newbury Town Library.

ROWLEY BOOK CLUB Join the Rowley Library Book Club

on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Sound of Things Falling by Juan Gabriel Vasquez, regarded as one of South America’s greatest writers. A Bogota resident reflects on Colombia’s not-so-distant violent past and how it has shaped the lives of everyone around him. Come to the Rowley Library on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. to share what you think. Pick up your copy today! The Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP

Back by popular demand, Tina Lefebvre from Middleton's Platinum Posies florist will be hosting a flower arranging workshop. Each participant will create a beautiful holiday centerpiece to take home with them! The cost for this program is $25 per person, which includes all supplies, including flowers. Please sign up at the Library Circulation Desk. Thursday, December 4th, 7pm, Topsfield Town Library Meeting Room

AUTHOR ROLAND MERULLO SET TO SPEAK IN AMESBURY

Award-winning author Roland Merullo will speak about his books, writing, publishing, and more on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Amesbury Senior Center, 68 Elm St., Amesbury. The program is presented by the Amesbury Public Library and The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library. “The Friends are thrilled that Roland Merullo will be visiting the Amesbury Public Library, and we can't wait to introduce him to our patrons,” said Jane Ward, president of the Friends of the APL. “Check out one or more of his books before the event (we highly recommend ‘Revere Beach Boulevard’ or ‘The Talk-Funny Girl,’ set in New Hampshire), and then register to attend. This will be a special evening.” Funded by The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library, the program is free of charge, but space is limited. To register go to www.amesburylibrary.org or call 978-388-8418.

COLD MOON HIKEJoin Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary

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Just in time for holiday gift giving, the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association will present its “Holiday Happenings Arts & Crafts Fair” on Friday, December 5, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital. Handcrafted items by Anna Jaques employees and volunteers will be available for sale. A 20% off coupon to the AJH Gift Shop will be given to everyone who purchases from the crafters. This great event featuring AJH artisans and crafters is designed to make it easy for you to start and end your holiday shopping in one place. Additionally, you will be supporting the Aid Association in its fundraising mission to support patient services at our community hospital at the same time. This year, the Aid Association presented $138,000 to the hospital for the purchase of special equipment and community health projects. Such gifts are made possible because of the Aid’s various fundraisers and the ongoing generous response of the greater Newburyport community. Be sure to “Save the Date” – December 5th - for this year’s Holiday Happenings Craft Fair.

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Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, will host its annual holiday open house Greening of the Great House December 5-7, 2014. A North Shore tradition, the Greening of the Great House will feature lavishly decorated rooms transformed by florists and designers, self-guided tours, and live entertainment. This year’s theme honors the Roaring Twenties, the decade in which the Great House was constructed. On Friday evening, December 5, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., visitors can enjoy a Roaring 20s Cocktail Party with live jazz music, appetizers, and a drink at the cash bar as well as tour the Great House. Vintage attire is encouraged. Advance reservations are required through www.thetrustees.org. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. On Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can tour the Great House, enjoy live music, dance, and other presentations, and feast on warm cookies and cider. Tickets for Saturday and Sunday are at the door only: $15 for adults and $8 for children and seniors, $10 and $5 for Trustees of Reservations’ members, and $8 for Ipswich residents with proof of residency. Attendees may bring an unwrapped toy to benefit needy families through Ipswich Caring. Call 978.356.4351 or visit www.thetrusteees.org for more information.

MEALS THROUGH MUSICAt Steeple Hall on December 5th, the

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Dear friend, I don’t want to confuse you, but… As a Doctor, I’ve never cured anyone of anything. There, I said it. But before I go into that revelation, let me tell you a few other things first. Here’s my story… Years ago my life took a dramatic turn. “I have always been an athlete for as long as I can remember. Football was a sport that I loved to play and worked hard to be the best player I could be. During the summer between my senior year of high school and freshman year of college, I was doing everything right to get ready for the upcoming football season, lifting weights, doing sprints, and running routes. I felt great and life was good. But, then it happened; something turned my world upside down. Out of the blue, I woke up with such intense pain I could not move. The intense, sharp pain was shooting through my back and down my legs. I laid there in bed thinking something terrible had happened and that my football and athletic days were over. I did not know what to do. But there’s more… Finally, my mother convinced me to give her new doctor a try. The new doctor did an exam, took some films, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustments didn’t hurt, they actually feel good. I got relief, and after a few visits I was back out on the football field. Oh, by the way, did I mention that that new doctor is a chiropractor? Chiropractic worked so well for me. And I was so impressed with all the other ‘miracles’ I saw in his office, that I decided I wanted to help others the way he helped me. I then decided I would be going to chiropractic school myself! I never looked back and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.”

You know, every day, I’m blessed to help people with headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder or arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, Sciatica and more. I often see people who come to me as a “last resort.” I’m a chiropractor, and I do things differently. I’m not going to give you medications to cover up symptoms. My job is to get to the root cause of health problems.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say-

“Since I have been coming to Dr.Tyler I have had significant changes in my pain levels. I finally have relief!” (L.C. – Salisbury) “Thanks to Dr.Tyler I am now able to move my head and neck without any pain after a motorcycle accident.” (A.D. – Seabrook) “Dr.Tyler has allowed me to gain control over my chronic headaches and neck pain.” (L.M. – Seabrook) “I finally have my life back! This was better than any medicine you could take” (J.J.- Amesbury)

Being a chiropractor can be tough, because there’s a host of so-called experts out there. They tell people a lot of things that are just plain ridiculous about my profession. But the studies speak for themselves, like the Virginia study that showed that over 90% of patients who saw a chiropractor were satisfied with their results. That’s just incredible!

48 million Americans no longer have health insurance, and

those who do have found that their benefits are reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. Many people find that they actually save money on their health care expenses by seeing a chiropractor. Peer reviewed research indicated that the immune system may be enhanced by chiropractic adjustments. The

immune system is the system that helps the body fight colds, the flu, and many other sicknesses. Although all people respond differently to care, maybe you won’t be spending so much time and money in physician visits. This is especially important if you

are self-employed. Although we see people with painful symptoms, many people see chiropractors just to stay well. By the way, an entire week of care in my office may cost what you could pay for one visit elsewhere.

I’ve been doing this for quite a while, and it still amazes me. I feel that chiropractic gets wonderful results. But, here’s why I say that I cured no one at all. It’s true, I don’t heal or “cure” anyone. Your body is designed to always strive to heal itself. Sometimes, nerve interference gets in the way of the inborn striving towards health. So, what I do is remove the nerve pressure, and allow the body to heal itself. I’m not a miracle worker, your body is the real miracle. It makes sense, doesn’t it?

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My assistant is Rhonda and she is a really great person. Our Office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called Seabrook Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center, LLC and it’s at 727 Lafayette Rd Seabrook, NH. Our phone number is 603-474-9990. Call Rhonda or me today for an appointment. We can help. Thank you and God Bless.

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P.S. If you would like your spouse, or your child to come along with you, we’ll see them for just $10. And, we won’t make you wait hours to be seen, either. Your time is as valuable as ours. That’s why we have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment. P.P.S I want to be clear that no one (including me) can ever guarantee a cure for any condition. Of course, all people respond differently to care.



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AMESBURY - Th e holidays are fast approaching and who doesn’t like cookies? Assuage your sweet tooth guilt by buying cookies at the fourth annual Cookie Walk – a perfect way to support the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library. Mark your calendars. Cookie Walk 2014 will be held Th ursday, Dec. 11, at 6:30 p.m., after the library closes. Just purchase a cookie tin at the Cookie Walk and fi ll it to the brim with your favorites. “For the past three years we have been very successful in raising money through the Cookie Walk program to go to the Friends of the Library,” said APL Director Erin Matlin. “Th e Friends then turn that money around and give it all back to the library. We use this money to help fund programs and purchase supplies. “It is that time of the year when we love to bake. Why not share your love of baking with the library? We need bakers to make this year’s program a success. We are looking for people to bake at least three dozen cookies. Of course if you would like to make more, please feel free.” Bakers need to drop off the cookies dropped off the cookies at the library on the day of the program, Th ursday, Dec. 11, before 4:30 p.m. “Not only do we need cookies, but we also need your recipe,” Matlin said. “I plan to make recipe books of all the cookies in the Cookie Walk, which will be on sale for $3.” All proceeds from the sale will go to the Friends, whose mission is to support the library and its staff , and to enhance the resources and services of the library. Th e funds raised from memberships, fundraisers like the Cookie Walk, and the Book Shop pay for educational, cultural and technical programs for adults, teens and children, including museum passes subscriptions, refreshments, prizes and supplies for programs and activities, technology aids and any special requests made by the library staff .

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Unmet Needs Raking leaves/Snow Shoveling - Th e Amesbury Council on Aging is in search of volunteers to assist our local seniors in raking up leaves and shoveling out walkways/ stairs. Th is can be a great family project, adopt a senior and help them remain in their homes safely. If you are interested please contact Brenda at the Amesbury COA 978-388-8138 or email her at [email protected]. If you live in Amesbury and want to join our leaf raking list or snow shoveling list (this is for stairs and walk ways only) please contact Brenda. We try and match you up with people who live close to your homes so they can easily get there to clear off your stairs.

------------------------------------------------------------BOXFORD - Th e Boxford Town Library invites all to attend its December programs. West Boxford Wednesdays. New programs on Wednesdays in West Boxford (Lincoln Hall, 561 Main St.). Th e next event is An Evening with Andre Dubus III. Th is well-known local author of "Townie" and "Th e House of Sand and Fog" will discuss and read from his latest short story collection, "Dirty Love". Funded by the Friends of the Boxford Library. Wed., December 10, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Work Better Series: What Can We Help You Do Better. Join Lisa DiLuna at the library (10 Elm St.) for a series of workshops on workplace skills. Th e next is Interviewing Skills and will cover the kinds of questions asked and how to prepare for an interview. It will review traditional and competency based interview questions and how to prepare for each type of interview. Limit 15. Th urs., December 4, 2014 (6-8 p.m.) Cookbook Club at Lincoln Hall: Check out a copy of the selected book at the library, pick a recipe (we'll keep track to avoid duplicates), and prepare it for the program. Sample lots of good food, talk about what worked and what didn't, and select future cookbooks. Th e next cookbook is "Th e Nantucket Holiday Table" by Susan Simon. Fri., December 12 at noon. All events are free and open to the public but require registration. To register, please visit www.boxfordlibrary.org or call 978-887-7323.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Holiday in Georgetown Saturday December 13th 10 – 5. Activities all around town! Scala Art Center- 20% - 50% off Sale, Book Signing & Reading by Maggie van Galen Th e Adventures of Ernest and Keeno "Th e Banana Tree & "Th e Diamond Mine" 1:00, Make a Red Stone Necklace for Mom just like Keeno 1:30, Mrs. Claus, Book Signings Th rough Out the Day by Paul Janson, Gregory Der Bogosian, Alethea Copelas and more local writers, Open Studios, Refreshments

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - December 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22: Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main St., will open its Museum Store from 12-4pm. Dow prints, books, hand-crafted jewelry, fragrant soaps & sachets, pottery, original art. Free gift tags with store purchase. Boutique & Grandma’s Attic items for sale in the China Trade Room. For store information (only), please call 978 500 5805.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Holiday Open Studio Sale - Saturday Dec 13th. 9 – 5 and Sunday Dec 14 th. 10 – 5. 2Rivers Studios is presenting its annual Holiday Pottery Sale, December 13th & 14th. Located in Newbury at 108 Middle Road, this annual event will be hosted by artist Lloyd Hamovit and feature the work of Stina Lindroth, Dan Ryan, Melissa Stanley, Jo Alice Stockwell, Sarah Allen, Debbie Campbell, Mike Cochrane, and Stacie Bowman. A wide variety of Stoneware and Porcelain ceramic work for the kitchen and home will be available. For directions and more information visit our web site 2RiversCeramics.com

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(and even a few small trees themselves), holiday gifts for the giving, clothes for dressing for that special holiday party. There are ornaments of every kind, stockings galore to hang by the hearth, decorations to delight, lights to brighten the season and much, much more. Come, enjoy, and go home with a treasure. Belleville Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport.

------------------------------------------------------------PETTENGILL HOUSE - The Pettengill House is accepting food drive donations on the following days and times: Wednesdays 8-10am and 3-4pm; Thursdays 10-12; and Fridays 12:30-2:00. We kindly ask for your assistance with sorting the cans and goods into small to medium boxes that one person can lift, and bringing enough people to assist with unloading. Also it would be greatly appreciated if “best by” dates are checked. Crates can be borrowed to sort and deliver, and can be picked up at The Pettengill House with advanced notice. In December, we will need donations of Christmas hams. Please email [email protected] with any questions or to schedule a delivery. The Pettengill House is also accepting donations and gift cards to support families in need during the holiday season. Although Pettengill House does not have a formalized Christmas holiday gift program, we support and work in conjunction with area holiday gift giving programs for children. Any toy or clothing donation brought to Pettengill House will be distributed to formalized area Christmas programs. Rather than collecting toys this year, Pettengill is asking for donations of gift cards to assist parents with children that do not qualify under these programs. We reach many teens that otherwise are too old for many programs and make sure that they receive gifts alongside their younger siblings. Gift cards to areas businesses for clothing, shoes, cafes/food and gas stations will help our teens feel included while providing them with things they need. Gift card donations can be dropped off or mailed to Pettengill House, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952. As always, monetary donations are also appreciated. Please make checks payable to The Pettengill House, Inc., P.O. Box 5551, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952. The Pettengill House, Inc. is a non-profit community social service agency providing services to more than 3,100 men, women, and children, 709 of whom are deemed homeless, in Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury. The mission of Pettengill House is to support and empower children and families by providing education, comprehensive case management and basic needs; and by coordinating community supports that contribute to individual and family stabilization, personal growth and development.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Even More Baskets!! The Friends of the Rowley Public Library is holding its 3rd Annual Holiday Basket Raffle. Come see the beautiful baskets on display at the Rowley Public Library until December 13. This year, 20 baskets hold more than $2,100 in prizes. The drawing will be December 13th @ 12pm at a reception in the Library Meeting Room. You don’t need to be present to win!! Win a holiday gift or a treat for yourself!! Local Bee Keeping, Yankee Candles, Blissful Retirement, Dog Lovers, Yoga, Family Movie Night, Pine Grove PTA, a Gift Card Tree and many more. There is something for everyone. Raffle tickets are available at the Rowley Public Library at 141 Main Street, Rowley. They cost $1 each or 6 for $5.The Friends thank everyone who donated a basket including American BBQ, Institution for Saving, Beach and Nature Company and the Wethersfield Glass Studio. Stop in to check out all the baskets. For even more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join us at the Rowley Library for a holiday craft! Lisa Giannino from Country Gardens will be teaching us how to design our own kissing balls on Saturday, December 13, at 1 p.m. The tradition dates from the Middle Ages and makes a wonderful decoration for the holidays. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library. Sign-up is required and there is a $10 materials fee. Space is limited, so sign up today! The Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY COA - Don’t miss our Holiday Card Crafting, Thursday, Dec. 11th from 1-2pm. Learn the art and techniques of card making just in time for the holidays. Make your Holiday Greetings more personal and unique with this fun one hour class covering basic stamping and layering techniques to create your very own sampling of holiday cards. Participants will leave with their own pack of 8 Holiday Greeting cards. Please call to pre-register at 978-462-2412

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

------------------------------------------------------------WOMEN'S FLOOR HOCKEY - Dirt the Skirt Sports is seeking women 27 and over for its 2015 season of floor hockey at the Boys and Girls Club in Haverhill. For more information and to register, please visit us on our website at www.dtssports.com. Games are played on Sundays. Season begins on January 4, 2015. Women of all experience levels, ages 27 and over are welcome!

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Free event - A festive Christmas event will be hosted by Ascension Memorial Church on December 6 from 9AM - 3PM in the Dorman Gym. There's something for everyone at this year's event. The Christmas Bazaar will include many vendors with hand-crafted and unique gifts for your holiday shopping. The event will also include "white elephant" tables, book sale and baked goods to fill up your shopping bags. The big featured raffle drawing this year is an iPad Air (16 GB, Wi-Fi), with tickets on sale throughout the day. Raffle tickets for decorated tabletop Christmas trees will also be on sale. All raffles will be drawn at the end of the day, winners need not be present. For more information, call Ascension Memorial Church, 978-356-2560. Free event. Ascension Memorial Church, Dorman Gym, is located at 31 County Street, Ipswich.

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road, Topsfi eld is hosting their annual Christmas fair on Saturday, December 6th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. A coff ee shop will welcome you and a tasty lunch of chicken salad sandwiches, corn chowder, hot dogs (and all the trimmings) will begin at 11:30 a.m. handmade table runners, ornaments, unique gifts, practical and pretty knitted items, evergreen center pieces, white elephants, jewelry, books, raffl e and homemade baked cookies, pies, cakes and candies will help solve your gift list. Find us by taking exit 51 off 95, go one block past Masconomet High School, turn right and we are one block in on your right.

CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CHRISTMAS FAIR

Residents of the Merrimack Valley look forward to the annual Christmas Fair at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St. in downtown Newburyport. Th e doors open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday Dec 6 for a special day of holiday shopping, music, and lunch. Th e fair features a cookie walk, fresh holiday wreaths, a bake sale and candy sale as well as hand crafted gifts such as scarves, hats, blankets, and jewelry. Th e ‘Souper Luncheon’ includes homemade soups and the renowned Central Church Fish Chowder. A highlight of the fair is the silent auction which includes fi ne gifts, paintings, gift baskets, vacation rentals and gift certifi cates from downtown merchants. Saturday Dec 6, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Congregational Church at the corner of Pleasant & Titcomb Streets. Admission is free.

FAMILY CHRISTMAS FAIR

Th e Friends of the Amesbury COA (FCOA) is pleased to host an annual family Christmas fair. Th e fair will be held on Saturday December 6th from 9am to 2:30pm. Th e fair will be held at the Amesbury Senior Community Senior Center, at the Nicholas Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street, Amesbury MA. Th is Christmas fair is a fun family time, bring your kids, grandkids and friends. Come down and purchase lunch, Christmas gift items, homemade items. Th ere will be a special table for children do their aff ordable Christmas shopping. We look forward to you joining us! For more information contact Jackie Storti at 978-792-5065.

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Held on the following days: Saturday, Dec. 6th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, Dec. 7th @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, Dec. 13th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, Dec. 14th @1:00 pm; Saturday, Dec. 20th @9:30 am; Sunday, Dec. 21st @1:00 pm; Saturday, Dec. 27th @ 9:30 am; and Sunday, Dec. 28th @1:00 pm - Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. Th e tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed 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 14 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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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND

Take a Step back in time, for a memorable visit to the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main St., in Rowley – Decorated for the Holiday Season. It will be Open to the public the weekend of December 6th & 7th, Saturday & Sunday; from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. each day. We will be featuring our wonderful 17th Century Historical House decorated in the combination of “Colonial Traditional Holiday” style with our own “1677 Platts-Bradstreet House” collections as accents throughout the house. On Saturday & Sunday, Th e LOCA Flute Ensemble

of the North Shore will be performing delightful selections of Christmas Music in the Historical House from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Th e Society again this year will host the 2nd Grade classes from the Pine Grove School. Th ey will be experiencing a guided tour of our 1677 Platts- Bradstreet House and our 1776 Historical Barn on the Monday before the Open House. Each year the children bring a selection of handmade ornaments to decorate our huge Barn Christmas Tree. It is such a thrill for the Society to share our Historical Treasures with the school children of Rowley. In the 1776 Barn, this Holiday season; there will be a unique Pictorial display of the Rowley Shoe Industry plus a collection of tools & implements used during the 19th & early part of the 20th Century, that were used to make and repair shoes here, in our town. Selectman Bob Merry will be Overseeing this interesting part of our history. We are looking forward to one very spectacular season and we are looking forward to our tradition of…seeing all of you!

GREENS FAIROn December 6th Laurel Grange

will be holding its annual greens fair from 9am to 2pm at the grange hall. Come on down and do some Christmas shopping while supporting local crafters and vendors. Th e fair will have wreaths, handmade and knitted items, baked goods and lots of other wonderful items for sale. Dan Trembley will be entertaining us with Christmas songs as well. Th e grange hall is located at 21 Garden Street, West Newbury.

GIFTS FROM NATUREFor families with children ages 4-12.

Using materials collected from nature, join us in our cozy barn to create nature crafts to give as gifts during the holiday season. Choose from a variety of natural crafts including nature-print cards, milkweed pod ornaments, wreaths woven from vines, and more. Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m.-noon - Fee: $10/adults, $8/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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For families with children 7 years and older. Do you know how to read a map or use a compass? Bring your compass (or use one of ours) and come learn about “red in the shed”, true north, and magnetic north. After some basic compass exercises, we’ll hit the trails with a map to search for nature treasure. Saturday, December 6, 2:00-3:30 p.m. - Fee: $9/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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Join Mike Cross, Instructor of Chemistry at Northern Essex Community College, to learn which chemicals elicit biochemical reactions in the human brain, making chocolate the perfect drug. Learn how to taste chocolate for quality, why it's good for you, how much is healthy, and what kinds you should eat. Mike's presentation will include magic tricks and tastings! All are welcome to this free event sponsored by the Northern Essex Community College Speakers' Bureau and the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. Saturday, December 6 at 2:00pm, Newburyport Public Library.

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Lowell’s Boat Shop (LBS), in Amesbury, announces its ninth annual Holiday Open House—a two-day event (Dec. 6-7) that kicks off with an Art Show Preview Party (Dec. 5). Located directly on the banks of the Merrimack River, LBS and its scenic shores have attracted and inspired countless artists and photographers over the years. As in the past several years, this year’s exhibit includes works by OpArt, a collaboration between Opportunity Works and NAA. Th e Holiday Open House Art Show Preview Party is for LBS members, the exhibiting artists and their guests. (Memberships will be available during the Preview Party.)

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Th e Preview Party, which includes food and beverages, is on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. John Tavano, the acclaimed Newburyport classical guitarist, will return to provide music, and the LBS signature ale (“Doryman’s Brew”), created by Cody Brewing of Amesbury, will again be featured at the event. Th e Holiday Open House itself runs Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is open to the general public. Along with the art exhibit and sale, Lowell’s will be presenting unique LBS wood products, fresh evergreen trees, designer and LBS signature wreaths, LBS apparel, Boat Shop jams and jellies, a wide variety of raffl e items and a silent auction. Th ose attending may also sample beverages from Newburyport Brewing Company from 2 to 4 p.m. each day. Live music will add to the festivities, with the popular Th omas Machine Works Band playing on Sunday. For the children, there will be special ornament-making sessions. Santa will make appearances from 12 to 2 p.m., on both Saturday and Sunday, and parents will be able to take pictures of their children with Santa in his dory. Lowell’s Boat Shop is located at 459 Main Street, in Amesbury. For further details, contact 978-834-0050 or visit www.lowellsboatshop.com.

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Ring in the holiday season in style at the Whittier Home Holiday Open House! Sunday December 6th 2 to 4pm. Join us for delicious seasonal treats, tea and coff ee, friendship and good company! Bring your friends and neighbors to join in the fun with raffl e prizes, and a Giving Tree to support the Whittier Home. Free to the public – Donations gratefully accepted. Th ere will be a brief business meeting for members at 1:30pm.

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HANGING OF THE GREENSTh e Byfi eld Parish Church will hold its

annual Christmas Cantata on Saturday, December 6th at 7:00 PM. Please join us for an evening of musical presentations as we present our Cantata titled "Hanging of the Greens". Admission is free, and refreshments will be served following the service. Byfi eld Parish Church, 132 Jackman St., Georgetown, MA.

LUMINOUS NIGHTCantemus will perform “Luminous

Night” on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 PM at Christ Church of Hamilton-Wenham, 149 Asbury Street, Hamilton; then on Sunday, December 7 at 4:00 PM at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport. Tickets are available online at www.mktix.com/ccc. You can also save $2 on advance tickets purchased at Th e Book Rack in Newburyport, Th e Book Shop of Beverly Farms, Nazir’s of Wenham, Toad Hall Bookstore in Rockport, or ZUMI’S Espresso, Ipswich. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults and $17 for seniors (60 and up). Students or children 21 and under attend for free. For more details, visit www.cantemus.org, or phone 1-888-CHORUS 1.

CHORUS NORTH SHOREChorus North Shore with Artistic

Director Sonja Dahlgren Pryor presents “An Advent-Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 6 at 8:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope, Linebrook Road, Ipswich, Mass. and Sunday, December 7th at 2:00 PM at Hamilton-Wenham High School, 775 Bay Road, South Hamilton, Mass. In keeping with their

long tradition, the Chorus concludes the concert with the audience joining them in singing Silent Night” Tickets: $20 general admission; $17 seniors and students available at the door, on line at www.chorusnorthshore.org or by calling 978 468-3077 For more information visit www.chorusnorthshore.org

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Take some quiet time away from the holiday rush to enjoy a leisurely bird walk on the sanctuary. Birds we may see include barred and great horned owls; red-tailed hawks, pileated woodpeckers, cedar waxwings, and more. Th ere’s always the possibility of winter fi nches, saw-whet owls, and other northern visitors. If the freshwater marshes and ponds are still open, we’ll stop to scan for wintering ducks and lingering herons. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. : Sunday, December 7, 8:00–11:00 a.m. Fee: $14 ($12/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSETh e historic Todd Farm in Rowley is

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Friday, December 12th is Shop for a Cause! Buy your Shop for a Cause sticker at St. Jean's Credit Union or the Newburyport Chamber for $5, and wear it on the December 12th Holiday Invitation Night to receive a discount at participating retailers. Th e proceeds go to the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless.

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may be eaten in the garden or even be a barbecue. A popular dessert is pan dulce, literally, "sweet bread." In addition, there are usually fi reworks. Some Argentinians also will light "globos" -- small hot air balloons made of paper with light inside. Th ey release them into the night sky, and globos can be seen fl oating all over Argentina on Christmas Eve!Philippines - If you visit the Philippines during Christmas, you may see "parol," a bamboo pole with a lighted star on it, usually decorated with colored Japanese paper or cellophane. It's the most popular Christmas decoration in the Philippines. On Christmas Eve, there is

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Christmas Around the WorldBy Sabrina Napolitano

In America, Christmas means Santa Claus, brightly decorated Christmas trees and gingerbread cookies. But other countries celebrate Christmas in their own special way! Take a look at some of the unique Christmas tradi-tions below and share them with your family. It’s a fun way to learn about a new culture, and might even pro-vide some ideas to spice up your own Christmas.

The United Kingdom The British celebrate much the way

we do in America, but with an add-ed twist. During Christmas dinner, they’ll tear apart Christmas “crackers” — cardboard tubes wrapped in deco-rative paper made to resemble a large sweet. Inside is a paper hat, small toy and a riddle or trivia. The paper hats are normally worn at Christmas din-ner, which usually consists of roast beef or goose. For dessert, the British will have a nice Christmas pudding, traditionally made with dried fruits held together by egg or suet.

PolandChristmas Eve in Poland is very

important. As the country is largely Catholic, most Poles will fast during the day and eat a special dinner after the first star is seen in the sky. This meal is traditionally meat-free. Before dinner, the family will break bread together using an Oplatek — a wafer embossed with religious imagery. The eldest member of the family will break a piece of the wafer first while a prayer is said, passing it around until each member has one.

ItalyThe Italians love to use nativity crib

scenes to tell the Christmas story. In fact, it’s not uncommon for nativ-ity crib scenes to be very grandiose, sometimes covered in candles and decorative paper. The largest nativ-ity crib scene is in the Italian city of Naples, with more than 600 objects on it! Typically, Italian families eat a light fish dinner on Christmas Eve before going to Midnight Mass. One of the real treats of an Italian Christmas are

the sweets such as struffoli, balls of fried dough drizzled in honey.

AustraliaDown Under, it’s actually summer-

time during Christmas! Even though it’s hot, that doesn’t stop the Austra-lians from celebrating. Many decorate their houses with Christmas bush, a

native tree with white flowers that turn red in the summer. Australians even have their own Christmas carols, such as “Six White Boomers,” which tells the story of Santa using kangaroos to delivery presents in Australia’s sum-mer weather.

GhanaGhana is a coastal country in Africa

where Christmas is celebrated starting Dec. 20. During Christmas Eve ser-vices, there usually is a lively celebra-tion with drums and dancing. For their Christmas meal, Ghanaians tend to eat okra soup, porridge and a yam paste called “fufu,” which is usually dipped in the soup.

Argentina It’s also warm in Argentina during

Christmas, so the meal on Christmas Eve may be eaten in the garden or even

be a barbecue. A popular dessert is pan dulce, literally, “sweet bread.” In addition, there are usually fireworks. Some Argentinians also will light “globos” — small hot air balloons made of paper with light inside. They release them into the night sky, and globos can be seen floating all over Argentina on Christmas Eve!

PhilippinesIf you visit the Philippines during

Christmas, you may see “parol,” a bamboo pole with a lighted star on it, usually decorated with colored Japa-nese paper or cellophane. It’s the most popular Christmas decoration in the Philippines. On Christmas Eve, there is a large midnight feast with family, friends and even neighbors known as Noche Buena. Some of the dishes found laid out on the table might be lechon (roasted pig), bibingka and puto bumbog (steamed rice cakes), as well as white rice. Of all the Asian countries, the Philippines has the larg-est concentration of Christians and Catholics, so Christmas is widely cel-ebrated.

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So You Want To Be A Landlord?Procedures: Make sure your

tenant knows what is expected of them. Give them a list of local service providers (electric company, cable, etc.) and have them sign off that it was received. Make sure that you do a comprehensive walk-through. This document, signed by both tenant and landlord will be used to walk through the rental unit with the tenant and document the condition of the unit upon move-in and move-out.

Relationships: Establish relationships with at least two good contractors. Electricians and plumbers are two other relationships you want to have at the ready. Do not wait until the water heater breaks or lights don’t work to start calling these people. Form these relationships before you actually need them, and then you will simply be able to make a phone call and have the problem resolved immediately.

Keep Your Money: Please understand that you will need money on hand to fix some of the problems mentioned in the previous paragraph. Can you still pay the mortgage if one or more of your tenants decide not to pay their rent? Understand that many tenants will not pay exactly on the first of the month; can you wait each month for a late tenant?

Know the Eviction Process: You must know what your rights are when a tenant doesn’t pay. If you think just asking them nicely or not so nicely to leave is going to work, it may not. You can give them a copy of their lease and show they are in default but with the worst tenants that may not be enough to get them to leave. What is your next step? It is important to become familiar with the eviction process and be ready to start the process immediately when a tenant violates the lease. While the specific documents required are different in each state, all states involve the same general eviction process. The landlord gives the tenant eviction notice, waits a specified period of time, files in court, attends a court hearing, schedules a date for the actual eviction, and so on. Please understand this process before actually having to go through it, because it can be extremely expensive and takes much longer than most landlords anticipate.

While being a landlord can be a terrific way to create extra income, get a tax break, ride out a bad market, or give you an opportunity to come back to an area you aren’t 110% sure you are willing to leave, it can also be a difficult proposition. Knowing all

I am often asked, especially when the market was down, if we should rent our home instead of selling. There are a number of considerations that need to be made in deciding if you are going to be a landlord. Here are a few tips for new landlords and some things to think about if you are going to be renting your property.

Get it in Writing: No matter whom you rent to get the agreement in writing. Put together a lease agreement either through a REALTOR® who has access to documents specific to your state or with your real estate attorney. Each state has slightly different laws that impact a landlord-tenant relationship. Therefore, use a state-specific lease instead of a general lease to best protect yourself.

Know your Tenant: Thoroughly screen each prospective renter to avoid problems down the road. First, conduct a professional credit check to learn an applicant’s credit history. Next, ask for references from past landlords. Make sure you go back to the landlord prior to the one they are renting from now. If they are a poor tenant, their current landlord may say great things about them in order to get them out of their home. Verify the applicants' credit, employment, income and criminal background. By running these checks, not only can they determine the best rental applicant, but also the landlord can defend against any discrimination lawsuits by producing hard data used to choose one rental applicant over another.

Fair Housing Act: As a landlord you need to know how it applies to your rental. When advertising for a new tenant, it is critical that you understand and comply with the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from using any of the following criteria when evaluating potential tenants: race, color, national heritage, religion, gender, disability, and familial status. You are probably thinking, this is easy, I would never discriminate. Would you write the following ad; “perfect for a single professional"? If so you would violate this Act (bias against familial status). What if walking out of church with the newsletter and seeing ads there gave you the idea that it would be a great place to advertise. Think again. If this is ONLY place you are advertising it is a violation by discriminating against religion. Evaluate potential tenants by financial info, credit histories, and other background data (rental history for example).

the pros and cons before deciding to rent your property will help you make a decision on whether it is the right thing for you.

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 Price199 High Rd, Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 2h bath Cape 387 $259,900 $243,000 $269,900 10 65th St, Newburyport 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 11 $299,900 $299,900 $299,900 4 Pond Hill Rd, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 172 $299,900 $295,000 $309,000 14 62nd St, Newburyport 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 145 $285,000 $267,500 $324,999 8 Joy Rd, Salisbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 324 $315,000 $307,000 $327,600 101 Elm St, Amesbury 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 49 $324,990 $315,000 $334,990 129 -131 Main St, Essex 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Gambrel /Dutch 21 $320,000 $295,000 $340,000 23 Spofford St, Georgetown 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 58 $349,000 $345,000 $355,000 10 Palis Dr, Salisbury 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 46 $489,900 $470,000 $389,900 7 Collins Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 66 $390,000 $389,000 $390,000 27B Andrews Farm Rd, Boxford 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 93 $389,900 $380,000 $399,900 1 Oakhurst Ave, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Split Entry 53 $399,900 $390,000 $399,900 59 Hanover St, Newbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 55 $419,000 $419,000 $419,000 231 School St, Groveland 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 14 $429,900 $429,900 $429,900 11 Gurczak Ln, Rowley 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 122 $439,900 $430,000 $439,900 9 Beck St, Newburyport 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Other 23 $459,900 $465,000 $459,900 36 Spofford St, Georgetown 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 41 $467,000 $460,000 $467,000 229 Middle St, West Newbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 26 $475,000 $475,000 $475,000 11 Ledgewood Cir, Topsfield 9 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 42 $510,000 $500,000 $510,000 16 63rd St, Newburyport 5 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 89 $525,000 $507,500 $525,000 33 Turkey Hill Rd, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 44 $549,900 $530,489 $549,900 2 Spring Hill Rd, West Newbury 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 47 $599,900 $585,000 $599,900 54 Porter Ln, Hamilton 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 20 $619,000 $580,000 $619,000 19 Nelson St, Georgetown 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 187 $619,900 $585,000 $619,900 22 Howlett St, Topsfield 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 69 $649,900 $635,000 $649,900 12 K St, Newburyport 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Contemporary 26 $749,000 $725,000 $749,000 2 Federal St, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Other 144 $949,000 $847,500 $949,000 24 Kent St, Newburyport 7 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 14 $950,000 $925,000 $950,000 42 Woodbury St, Hamilton 13 room, 4 bed, 4f 2h bath Colonial 100 $996,000 $996,000 $996,000

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part of these networks, they agree to extremely low reimbursements for cleanings and exams, in exchange for a steady stream of patients. To make up for it, some dentists will fi nd work to do. Th ere’s always going to be treatment, because they mathematically need to do something so they don’t lose money on the cleaning. Most of the dentists I spoke with strongly recommended against going to a dentist solely because he or she is accepted by you insurance plan, and a few warned against dental insurance entirely.”

Th e only reason dentists sign-up for a dental insurance plan is to get new patients in the door. It is a business decision that is based on many diff erent factors. Basically, a dentist will look at the fee structure off ered by the insurance company and decide if they think those fees will work with the overhead structure in their offi ce. In my experience, most dentists who sign-up for discounted dental insurance plans, rarely fi nd that it was a good fi nancial decision for their offi ce.

If you have an insurance plan and have to select a dentist from a list, and fi nd that there are very few dentists to choose from, there is a reason for that. Th e lower the reimbursement the fewer dentists participate. Are corners being cut to make that plan work for the dentist? Are you receiving the same

quality of care as someone who has no insurance or insurance that pays the dentist more?

Unless the dental insurance system changes, which is unlikely anytime soon since it hasn’t changed since its inception over 50 years ago, patients and dentists have to deal with it the way it is. I’m not happy about it either. My belief is that when a patient goes to a dentist, it is the dentist’s responsibility to do a complete exam, diagnose problems, and recommend treatment that is in the best interest of the patient. Treatment should be dictated by the needs and desires of the patient, not by what an insurance company says.

As a patient, you have the right to go to any dentist you want. All of us have to make decisions on where and what to spend our money on. Now that you have a better understanding on how dental insurance works, you will be better equipped to make decisions pertaining to your specifi c oral health situation.

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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Th is is the continuing discussion of an online column entitled “Your Dentist May Be Ripping You Off . Here’s How to Avoid Th at”. Th e author, the son of a retired dentist, off ers suggestions to avoid the “scam”. If you missed the fi rst six segments, you can fi nd them at www.thetowncommon.com.

Last week we discussed the author’s comments on insurance in general. Th e bottom line – dental insurance is completely diff erent than medical insurance and it is important to understand the diff erences.

For those who have dental insurance, you fall into one of three categories – your insurance allows you to go to whoever want - to use your insurance you have to go to someone on a list - or - you can go to whoever you want but may get higher reimbursement if you go to someone on a list. Here is what the author says:

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might not be responding quite as quickly as you'd hoped. Could you be expecting too much too soon? Try to ease up and let things happen at their own pace.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) As we approach the frenetic pace of pre-holiday planning, take time out now to reconnect with the wonderful people who share your life, especially the one who also shares your dreams.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A misunderstanding should be resolved before you get caught up in the fl urry of holiday preparations. Set your pride aside and deal with it, regardless of who might have hurt whom fi rst.LEO (July 23 to August 22) Being told that a colleague might have been trying to undercut your eff ectiveness might or might not be true. Get all the facts before you even think about acting on this so-called information.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It's a good idea to start your holiday preparation plans early in order to avoid a time crunch if an unresolved workplace situation causes a problem. Th at old friend might have some welcome news.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family member's actions continue to

surprise you, but this time with positive results. Could be your wise counsel fi nally got through. It's like having an early holiday gift, isn't it?SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your reluctance to act in a current situation could be traced to your inner self advising you to take more time to study its complexities before you attempt to deal with it. Good luck.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Soothing hurt feelings before they can ignite an angry outburst is the wise thing to do. And, of course, when it comes to doing the "wisdom thing," you do it so well.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Budget your time so that you can handle both your workplace duties and your personal holiday planning -- including travel arrangements -- without burning out on either end.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might fi nd that you still need to fi rm up one or two of those still-outstanding decisions so that you fi nally can move forward as you had planned. Weigh the facts, then act.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You usually don't carry grudges, but you might feel this is one time when you're justifi ed in doing so. But aren't you spending too much energy holding onto it? Let it go and move on.BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of using your quiet strength to persuade people to follow their better instincts and do the right thing.


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