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N E W B U RY P O RT – On the next to the last night of the Joppa Dance Company's trip this month to Scotland, most of the 17 dancers and their fi ve chaperones went out for ice cream in Glasgow where they encountered a talented street singer.

Fifteen-year-old Olivia Katavolos recalled that the singer asked if the girls liked Katy Perry songs. “Of course we did,” she said. “We sang

along and danced with her for almost two hours. We sang until all of us had lost our voices.”

Invited to perform at the Edinburgh FRINGE Festival, the girls of the Joppa Dance Company “lit up everywhere they went,” said Dance Place Director Fontaine Dubus, who created the company. “Th ey danced in the streets. Th ey sang with the street performers. Th ey were very un-self-conscious. Th ey made me really proud.”

Joppa Dance, made up of girls 14 to 18 years old from the greater Newburyport area, were invited to perform at the world's largest arts festival. Th e girls went to Scotland for a week and danced twice at an outdoor theater near Edinburgh's Royal Mile while the three-week festival swirled around them.

Th e trip and performances were the fi rst time Dubus, who has been teaching dance to adults and children at her Tannery Studio since the 1980s, had taken a dance troupe abroad.

Organized by the international arts organization, Performing Arts Educators, the trip took the girls across Scotland. Th ey toured the highlands, saw a loch, visited quaint villages and spent three days performing and site-seeing in Edinburgh.

Fifteen-year-old Nell Franchek of Newburyport fell in love with Edinburgh. “Th e buildings were so old and beautiful, and I could’ve stayed and people watched all day because everyone was so interesting and unique.”

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REGIONAL – Water sports, whether in the Merrimack River or along the Atlantic beaches, are great fun, recreation and a major reason people visit and live in the area. But these activities can also be dangerous.

In recent weeks, several incidents have occurred with boaters, kayakers and swimmers that have prompted U.S. Coast Guard and city harbormasters to issue warnings about taking caution and practicing safety while in and on the water.

Of particular concern for the large number of boaters in the river is the mouth of the Merrimack. Where the river meets the ocean, there are opposing currents, plus waves and wind that combine to make it one of the most dangerous waterways in North America.

Th is summer upriver is also treacherous because of the construction barges beneath the Whittier Bridge on Interstate 95.

And swimmers are at risk because some Plum Island beaches have no lifeguards.

Newburyport Harbormaster Paul Hogg has been beating the drum this summer promoting boating safety.

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Great Neckers and Jeffreys Neck Road Citizens,

Do you understand what's going on with the road construction plan?At 2011 Town Meeting I was given five minutes to question the article

about the work, (one of the last on warrant) out of the five minutes, I got to speak maybe three minutes with all the interruptions.

The article called for spending $1.950 million to replace the water line from Newmarch St to Eagle Hill, approximate 1.4 miles. Then there was discussion of resurfacing for $500K TO $1 MILLION. Meaning they would be digging up the whole street.

Later it was told to me the scope of work called for horizontal trench digging. That's three years ago.

In a separate study at a cost of $15K needed to apply for a grant, which has yet to come or commitment.

The Town's portion will be about $300K TO $700K more depending on who you ask. Cost to Town, combining both projects into one, could be about $3.5 million....After any federal dollars, if any.

Consider this, as a home owner, would you like to know, if they are going tear up the whole road? Wouldn't this be the opportune time to lay a SEWER LINE? (Even a gas line?) Did anyone ask you, the home owner, your opinion?

Would the value of your home would go up? The Town would also benefit by use of sewer fees.

On the Neck, just by knowing that it's there at the foot of Northridge (my suggestion) Keeping hope alive and not waiting 20 to 30 years. If only the catch basins were tied in, imagine how much it would dry up the hill. And drive up the value of the properties.

The big question is, why were the citizens not told before Aug 7 and scheduled to start Aug 11, 2014?

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Questioning DecisionsA controlled white-tailed deer hunt has been scheduled for

Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Newburyport, Massachusetts. As an integral part of a comprehensive Refuge Wildlife Management Program, this annual hunt helps maintain the deer population at a level commensurate with the available habitat while providing recreational opportunities for the hunting public.

The hunt is by Refuge permit only with a maximum of 35 hunters, including up to 4 paraplegic hunters and 15 standbys, to be selected by public lottery on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Refuge Headquarters, 6 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport.

To apply for a permit, send a single 3" x 5" card containing your complete name, address, daytime phone number and Massachusetts deer hunting license number to Refuge Headquarters. To allow for two people to hunt together on the same day, up to two hunters may apply on the same single 3" x 5" card but all the required information must be included on the card for both applicants.

Only one Paraplegic hunter is required for a buddy team to qualify for the paraplegic hunt lottery. A paraplegic hunter may also have an assistant who is not allowed to hunt and whose name and other information should not be included on the application. A paraplegic hunter should note “paraplegic” on his/her application card so as to ensure entry into the paraplegic hunt lottery. Only one application is permitted per party. A self-addressed stamped envelope should be submitted, one for each hunter, with the application. All applications must be received by COB, Friday October 3, 2014.

Successful applicants must attend a one hour Refuge Hunter Safety & Orientation Program scheduled for the morning of Saturday, November 22 at 9:00 am or the make-up orientation on Monday, November 24 at 6:00 pm. Both sessions will be held at the Refuge Headquarters. The lottery winners will be charged a $20 permit fee to participate in the Refuge hunt with the fee reduced to $10 for holders of valid Golden Age or Access Passports.

The hunt zone will consist of approximately 1400 acres on the Plum Island section of the Refuge. To ensure public safety, the entire Plum Island section will be closed to all other activities for the day of the hunt.

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Rowley Historical Society was proud to host Portrait Silhouette Artist, Carol Lebeaux at the 1776 antique barn next to the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet house. In her ninetieth year, Carol still travels far and wide hand-cutting family treasures. We are very honored to have had her visit.

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Caution on the Water UrgedAuxiliary recently gathered to discuss how they can help make the waters safer. Among the steps is heightened enforcement of maritime safety rules in the often-choppy waters at the mouth of the river.

In mid-July a 16-foot boat was run over by a 25-foot charter-fi shing boat. Two boaters in the smaller craft were tossed from their boat when it was hit by a Rings Island charter boat. A female passenger had a serious leg laceration, and the two of the boaters spent the night at Anna Jaques Hospital.

Th e charter boat captain was charged with negligent operation relating to excessive speed and lack of an eff ective lookout, law enforcement offi cials said.

U.S. Coast Guard Senior Chief Mark Dilenge warned in a statement, “If the current hostility and poor seamanship continue, a tragedy will inevitably occur.”

Upriver, Newburyport kayaker

Rosalie Cuticchia and several others were headed downstream when they collided with one of the construction barges. Cuticchia, an experienced kayaker, got caught in a strong river current, made stronger because of the pull of the full moon, and was slammed against a barge. A fellow kayaker was fl ipped and went under water a couple of times. Th ey were rescued by the bridge construction crews.

While the I-95 bridge over the Merrimack River is being replaced with a new bridge, two navigation channels are marked among the construction barges. But they are narrower than the channels were before construction.

Out on Plum Island at Sandy Point, two girls, 10-year-old Colette Crooks and 11-year-old Maddie Chapman of Rowley found a four-year old boy fl oating lifelessly in waist-deep water. His face was dark blue and white foam oozed from his mouth and nose. He still clutched a toy in each hand when the girls found him.

Th e girls picked him up and called for help. Collette's mother, Sieglinde Aigner-Crooks, saw her daughter, holding the boy, and let out what she calls “one of my bone-chilling, very loud screams that alerted half the beach.

“People came running to help,” she said. Others called 911.

Th e group of beachgoers took the boy and his grandfather to the parking lot where they met an ambulance, which had responded quickly.

Colette and Maddie were distraught, shocked and crying, girls, Aigner-Crooks said.

But they recovered enough to collect more than 100 hermit crabs, brought them back into the water, talked about how lucky the boy was because the girls were at the right place at the right time.

“Two awesome Rowley girls saved (the boy's) life,” Aigner-Crooks said. “Th is should be a reminder for all caretakers not to allow their kids out of sight on the beach, ever!”

Dancers Wow Scotland Festival Goersbeautiful places and dancing in Scotland made you have to ask: Am I really in Europe right now? It brought out moments where you would have to pinch yourself to make sure you weren't dreaming.”

At the non-profi t Dance Place in the Tannery adults can drop in year round for classes in jazz, modern, contemporary, ballet, zumba, African, aerial, and barre workout. Flamenco classes start in September. Children learn dance as part of the studio's Joppa Dance youth companies: Joppa Jr. (grades 4-6), Joppa Two, (grades 7-8), Joppa T2 (grades 9-10) and Joppa Teen, (grades 10-12).

Dubus, who joined Irene Weiss' Dance Place as a teacher after graduating from college, takes pride in the studio's “non-competitive, nurturing environment,” which helps dancers at any level feel comfortable to express themselves. “It’s about the creative process, the love of movement and artistic expression, while learning the fundamentals of dance in its various forms,” her web site states.

She added, “We focus on process, try diff erent dance styles. We don't just know how to kick and spin.”

Dancing in Scotland on the outdoor stage in front of hundreds of people proved to be very special for the teenage girls.

Fifteen-year-old Kathya Reddy of Newburyport said dancing outdoors “felt amazing. Because it was such a diff erent environment, it was a little scary at fi rst, but once

everybody got on stage and started to dance, we all just forgot about how scared we might have been before and just enjoyed ourselves on stage.

“We danced right under a gorgeous castle and both times we performed (one day we had perfect weather and the next day it was pouring rain) we had a huge audience.”

Franchek described the experience as “electric.”

“It was incredible. I felt so electric dancing and being a part of something so big. I would do it again in a heartbeat,” she said.

After they danced, Katavolos called her mother to say “what a diff erent and amazing experience it was to dance out in the open without stage lights and curtains. I felt I was dancing much more freely, and it felt amazing to share what all of us had been working on for so long.”

For Dubus, “(Th e trip) was better than I expected. Th ere was not one negative moment. No drama.”

Th e girls agreed.Reddy said, “I've always wanted

to travel with friends and the people in Joppa are some of my best friends, so being able to travel with them was incredible. I had the time of the my life.”

“I learned how amazing all the people I danced with were,” Katavolos said. “My teachers brought out a side I had never seen in them, and (when) all of the girls opened up, it made me feel like

I had never left my family in the fi rst place.”

Franchek said she learned how much she likes everyone in the company. “About half the girls I had never danced with, so spending this time with them before I do this coming fall really made me excited and confi dent. I can 100 percent say that I’m friends with everyone.”

Dubus is now planning the next out-of-town performance for the company at Lincoln Center in New York City and possibly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2016 during the Olympic Games.

Asked if they were ready for another trip, Franchek said, “I would leave tomorrow if we got the chance.”

Katavolos said, “I am already excited for Rio in 2016!”

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REFUGE BICYCLE TOURSWednesday, August 20th @ 9:00

am; Friday, August 29th @ 9:00 am Experience the refuge from the unique perspective of your very own bicycle! Starting at the visitor contact station at Lot 1, the ranger-led group will gradually make its way south along the paved portion of the refuge’s Wildlife Drive, stopping at various points along the way to view wildlife, hear stories of Plum Island’s past, and learn about the inner workings of a national wildlife refuge. Th is is an “out and back” tour. Th e distance covered will depend on how many stops are made and how much time is spent at each stop. Tour duration will be about 2 hours. Appropriate for adults and children age 16 or older. Each participant must provide a bicycle, helmet, and water bottle. Participants may also wish to bring insect repellant, sun block, binoculars and/or a camera (if these items can be safely stowed while biking). Meet the ranger on the deck of the visitor contact station. Limited to 10 participants. Preregistration required.

CEDI’S PLACE BRINGS HEALING TO ALL

Today, Cedi’s Place, a new and vibrant company dedicated to helping people heal from the grief after losing a beloved pet (or during a terminal illness), announces the launch of its fi rst ever Healing Scrapbooking Workshops. Over half

a dozen new workshops have been added to the calendar, including the fi rst-ever Cedi’s Place workshop that will take place on August 12, 2014 in Methuen and a fundraising workshop at the Northeast Animal Shelter on Wednesday, August 20, from 5:30-7:30 (all proceeds to benefi t the shelter)! Some workshops are free of charge, some are at the $10 per person rate

WEDNESDAY EVENING LECTURE

August 20: Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main St., will host their summer Wednesday Evening Lecture, 7:30 pm: Gallery Lecture by artist Dorothy Monnelly and Dow Curator, Stephanie Gaskins on the summer exhibit, Special Places, Dorothy Kerper Monnelly, Photographer. Our Wednesday Evening Lecture series is generously sponsored by First Ipswich Bank. Cost is free for members, $10 for non-members.

SUMMER YOGA Special Summer Yoga Session at

the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Join us for a yoga class every Wednesday evening this summer from 5:30-7 pm, sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Library. Classes are $12 each or $10 for Friends members. All fi tness levels are welcome - bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. No registration required. Our guest teacher for the summer, Elissa Shoreman, is the owner and founder of Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio in Rowley

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st

FOXWOOD BUS TRIPTh e Kensington American Legion

will be hosting a trip to Foxwood on August 21st. Th e cost is $35.00 per person. On arrival you will receive a ticket for a free buff et or $10.00 food ticket and $10.00 in Keno from Foxwoods. We play bingo on the way down and have a raffl e of $25.00 worth of scratch tickets. On the trip home we watch a movie and have a snack. Th e bus leaves from the Kensington American Legion parking lot at 6:45 a.m. We are located on Route 150. We arrive at Foxwoods about 9:00 a.m. We leave Foxwoods at 5:30 and arrive home about 7:30p.m. For more information or to reserve a seat you may e-mail grammiedot@comcast .net Or call Dot at 778-0655. You could also see Dot or Kathie at Tuesday night Bingo at the Kensington Legion. If you send a check as payment please make it out to the A.L.Aux.Unit 105. Please reserve seats early as they are limited Proceeds from the trip go to support Children and Youth. Th e trip is sponsored by the Kensington American Legion Aux.Unit 105.

BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR

Th ursday, August 21st @ 9:30 am; Saturday, August 23rd @ 9:30 am, Wednesday, August 27th @ 9:30 am; & Saturday August 30th @9:30 am 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 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

TEA PARTYTh e summer's fi nal Old Fashioned

Tea Party in John Greenleaf Whittier's Victorian Garden, 86 Friend St., Amesbury will be held on Th ursday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. Th e rain date is Friday, Aug. 22. Th e menu will include hot and cold tea, lemonade, and a rich assortment of tea sandwiches and pastries. Tickets are $20 per person. Reservations requested no later than Monday, Aug. 18. Call the Whittier Home at 978-388-1337or visit the website at whittierhome.org to purchase tickets.

HOUSE TOURSTh e Ipswich Museum, 54 South

Main Street, Ipswich, opens the Heard and Whipple Houses for tours through October. Tours last 30 minutes in each house. In the newly reinterpret Ted 1677 Whipple House, see how simply families lived in Ipswich during the 17th century. Conversely, in the 1800 Heard House, see Dow paintings, Chinese export porcelain, decorative objects, documents and changing art and history exhibits related to Ipswich history. Open Wednesdays



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SUPPORT ROWLEY 375Support the Rowley375 Anniversary

celebration at Rowley House of Pizza on Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 4:00 – 9:00 pm. Simply order dinner from Rowley House of Pizza and 20% of your order will be donated to Rowley375. Whether you eat in, pick up, or have it delivered, your order will help make the celebration more fun for families and friends. Rowley’s 375th Anniversary will be celebrated on Friday, September 5 – Sunday, September 7. Rowley House of Pizza is located at 144 Turnpike Road, Rowley – 978-948-2761. They deliver to Rowley, Newbury/Byfield, & parts of Georgetown and accept all major credit cards. No coupons for this event please.

MODERN CANNINGMethods of Modern Canning,

Thursday, August 21, 6:30pm.A lot has changed since your grandmother’s day! Learn the latest techniques and recommendations from local expert Sandy Rubchinuk from the Topsfield Fair. Don’t let your crops go to waste- enjoy them all winter! Call the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, at 978-948-2850 for more information, or drop in Thursday, August 21, at 6:30.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd

FAMILY DUSK PADDLE—DISCOVERING WETLANDS

Friday, August 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m. For families with children 6 years and older. Join us for a leisurely paddle in a canoe on the gentle Ipswich River as we learn more about the river and some of its inhabitants. Look for river otters, minks, and beavers, listen for owls calling, and watch for bats zipping back and forth over the river. Meets at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield. Basic canoeing instruction and all equipment will be provided. FEE: $15/adults, $13/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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Friday, Aug. 22nd 5:30 p.m. at Crane's Beach. The annual Y event features local athletes and teams from the North Shore and beyond as they tackle one of the "Sweetest" triathlons around according to Race Director Terry Gauthier. The course consists of a 1/2 mi. swim followed by a 2.4 mi. run on the beach and through the front of Castle Hill finishing up with

an 8 mi. bike r ide. "The bike ride will start at the Beach and proceed down Argilla to Northgate Rd. and then right onto Essex Rd. (Rte. 133) to Heartbreak Rd. and then onto Argilla and right back to the beach", states Gauthier. "We are focused on ensuring a safe and hassle-free event on one of the more scenic venues on the North Shore" says Race co-Director Farrah Dube-Parent, "and we encourage 2 or 3 person teams as well". The Triathlon is now in its 13th year generously hosted by The Trustees of Reservations. Other sponsors include Donald M. Greenough Law Office, Rowley House of Pizza, RichMay Law Firm, Bernard M. Sullivan Insurance, Fit Werx and the Institution for Savings as Major Sponsor. For more info for indiviudal or team entries contact: [email protected] or call Terry Gauthier at 978-356-9622

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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 buffet and free drink set-ups. Bring your own liquor, Non alcoholic drinks are available. For more info visit: www.singlesdanceparties.com or call 603 942-8525.

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Saturday, August 23rd @ 9:30 am, Wednesday, August 27th @ 9:30 am; & Saturday August 30th @9:30 am 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. The 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. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

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Our 87th Annual Meeting of the Sons and Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury, MA is being held August 23rd at the Wilkie Center for Performing Arts, The Governor’s Academy, 1 Elm Street, Byfield. The doors open at 8:30am with a continental breakfast followed by the Society’s annual meeting. Our program, Abandoned in the Arctic, The True Story of the Greely Expedition, a film produced by Gino Del Guercio will be shown after our annual meeting. This film is a mixture of historic photos and dramatic film footage of a 2004 expedition tracing Greeley’s steps. A buffet luncheon provided by Middle Street Foods will follow the film. Our Jackman-Willett House will be open from 2-3pm. The cost for the day’s activities is $ 20 per person. You can visit www.sonsanddaughtersofnewbury.org to print out a reservation form or call 978-462-4234.

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AMESBURY - Dustin Pari from SyFy's Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International, as well as co-author of "Th e Complete Approach" and "My Home is Haunted... Now What" will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Tuesday, September 16 at 6:00 p.m. Visual presentation of hauntings, what types of equipment was used, plus evidence of actual hauntings from around the world. Th ere will be time for questions and answers. Plus a surprise from Dustin. His books will be available for purchase. Th is program is for 7th-12th grade only. Registration is required so you need to register early since space is limited. To register go to www.amesburylibrary.org or email Margie Walker at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Public Library presents Sally Matson, a graduate of Northeastern University, she has been acting and directing for forty years. She performed for the Department of Defense in the Pacifi c, wrote and hosted for Connecticut TV. Mrs. Matson combines her love of research, writing and acting to bring fearless, historical women to life. Margaret Bourke-White is her latest eff ort. Bourke-White was born in 1904. She strode brazenly into a fi eld dominated by men- industrial photography. Her career as a world famous photojournalist paralleled the rise of Fortune and Life Magazine. In 1936 she was named one of the Ten Most Infl uential Women in America. Bourke-White stopped taking photographs in the 1950's, but she would like to share some of her adventures with you. Using letters, diaries, telegrams, and enlarged photographs, actor/scholar Sally Matson brings the famous photojournalist to life. View iconic photos of the Louisville Flood, the Nazi attack on Moscow in 1941, discovery of Buchenwald, Stalin, Ghandi and more. Sally will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Th ursday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. Registration is required since space is limited. Please register at www.amesburylibrary.org or email Margie Walker at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Beginning the Grief Journey - Co-sponsored by Merrimack Valley Hospice and Amesbury Council on Aging - Amesbury Senior Center Wednesdays 10am-11am Starting September 17 through December 17th An educational and supportive program to help you as you journey through your grieving process following the death of your loved one. Th is program will off er participants opportunities to: Meet other men and women who have also experienced the loss of a loved one; Understand the uniqueness of grief; Learn that grief is a process one must go through; Identify myths about grief; Develop ways to take care of yourself both emotionally and physically; Become aware of additional supportive programs off ered in the community. We encourage you to call to register; if you live in Amesbury we off er FREE transportation. Th is group is open to Amesbury residents as well as surrounding communities. Please feel free to contact Annmary Connor, LICSW COA Director at 978 388 8138 for more information. We recognize that with the holidays approaching this can be a diffi cult time. Please join us. For information and to register for this free group, call (978) 552-4537.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - All these trips are fundraisers for the Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging. Everyone of all ages are welcome - September 2 - 7 - Canadian Island of Coudres and Quebec Tour - Includes

transportation; 5 nights lodging; 11 meals; guided tour of Quebec City; Casino de Charlevoix; St. Anne de Beaupre Shrine and more! $679pp dbl occ/$879 single payable to Diamond Tours due by 7/1. $75 confi rms reservation. Valid Passport Required. Call 978-388-8138 for more information or to register for any trip.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Have you been diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma or some other condition that has prevented you from activities you enjoy? Th e Amesbury Council on Aging welcomes you to join a group of supportive people with similar challenges. If you have discovered recent or ongoing vision loss and would like to learn about the tools available to you, and have the opportunity to share your experience, this group is for you. Guest speakers from the Mass Commission for the Blind, Perkins Institute, Simply Footcare and others have shared valuable tips for daily living. Th e meetings alternate between educational and social support with bi-annual outings. Th is support group meets the 1st Th ursday of each month from 1-3pm at the Amesbury Senior Center. Please contact Doreen Brothers or Jeanne Marie at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

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Agatha Christie's "Th e Hollow". Auditions will take place at Th e Sparhawk Th eatre and Centre for the Arts,196 Main Street, Amesbury (behind the post offi ce): Sunday, Sept 7th at 6:30pm & Monday, Sept 8th at 7:30pm. Th e Hollow: An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at Th e Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress Veronica, and wife Gerda, simultaneously arrive at Th e Hollow. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in reopening their aff air but is unable to get him to divorce his wife. Veronica unwisely states that if she cannot have him, no one shall. Within fi ve minutes Cristow is dead. Nearly everyone has a motive and most had the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime. "As good a stage whodunit as we have had for some time." - London Observer Presented by Peter Saunders at the Fortune Th eatre, London, W.C.2, on June 7th, 1951. Casting: 6m, 6f - Henrietta Angkatell, Sir Henry Angkatell, K.C.B., Lady Angkatell, Midge Harvey, Gudgeon, Edward Angkatell, Doris, Gerda Cristow, John Cristow, M.D., F.R.C.P., Veronica Craye, Inspector Colquhoun, C.I.D., Detective Sergeant Penny

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich native Orville Giddings and his blues band will close the 2014 Castle Hill Picnic Concerts, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, on Th ursday, August 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Th e gates will open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Admission is at the gate only--$30/car or $20/car for members of Th e Trustees of Reservations. Motorcycles and walk-ins are $10. Ipswich Ale Brewery and Mill River Winery will sell beer and wine at the Beer and Wine Garden. Patrons may not bring their own alcohol but are welcome to bring their own picnic suppers. Ice cream, pizza, salads, sodas, sweets, and other products will be available for purchase. Pre-ordered picnic suppers are available through Castle Hill Café’s Ferreira Foods www.ferreirafoods.net. Weather cancellations (if necessary) will be announced by 3:00 p.m. concert-day. Visit www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351 for more details.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH – Th is summer get your Downton Abbey fi x as Th e Trustees of Reservations have offi cially opened their doors for the season at Castle Hill on Th e Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road, Ipswich. Massachusetts’ own version of an English country estate, Castle Hill was recently described by popular travel writer Steve Jermanok as “the closest New England gets to Versailles.” Visitors to Castle Hill and Th e Great House can experience it all fi rst hand when they explore all that the Estate has to off er with friends and family. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the exquisite Great House and discover what life was like back in the day of the Cranes. Explore the grounds on your own and learn about the exciting Conservation in Action project on the Grand Allée Casino Complex. While touring the house, stop by the elegant stair hall to view the restored portrait of Chicago plumbing magnate Richard Teller Crane Sr. (father of Richard Jr. who built Castle Hill), painted by internationally renowned artist Anders Zorn. Th e portrait is on generous loan by the MFA and its donors, descendants of the Crane family. Afterwards, enjoy lunch on the terrace at the Castle Hill Café. “We are excited for another busy season on the Hill that includes an expanded tour program and improved visitor amenities,” adds Terry Cook, Th e Trustees’ Northeast Regional Director who just started with the organization a little over a month ago. “With so many upcoming programs, happenings and events to choose from, the opportunities for recreation and fun mixed with a little culture are endless here at Castle Hill.” For more information about Castle Hill visit: www.thetrustees.org/castlehill or call 978.356.4351 x4049.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Looking for something to do on a Wednesday, afternoon? Come join the Golden Agers at the Elks Hall at l:00 p.m. on the fi rst and third Wednesdays of the month. Th e only requirement is that you be 55 years old or older. One of these meeting s is a short business meeting with coff ee and doughnuts served and the other meeting we serve a lunch and have entertainment. Last month we had an excellent Elvis Presley imitator. Come and possibly meet some old friends and make some new ones. For more information call Jeanne Th omas, 978-465-8647.

------------------------------------------------------------PETTENGILL HOUSE - Th e Pettengill House’s tenth annual Operation Backpack program is in full swing! Th e Pettengill House, Inc. is a non-profi t community social service agency providing services to more than 3,100 men, women, and children, 729 of whom are deemed homeless, in Amesbury, Byfi eld, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury. Please join us in our goal of helping all children begin this school year prepared for school and ready to learn by donating new school supplies and backpacks. We have collection bins at the following locations through the end of August: Amesbury: Amesbury Public Library, Flatbread Company, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, Th e Provident Bank, Stone Ridge Properties, Stop & Shop, Supercuts, Unity on the River; Merrimac: Port Church; Newbury: Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank; Newburyport: Th e Dance Place @ Tannery, Hope Community Church, Institution for Savings, Marshalls, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, Th e Provident Bank, Stone Ridge Properties, Supercuts, Walgreens, YWCA of Greater Newburyport; Rowley: Institution for Savings; Salisbury: Institution for Savings, Latitude Sports Clubs, Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, Tom’s Discount Store; Seabrook: Th e Dollar Tree, Walmart; West Newbury: West Newbury Food Mart. At this time our greatest needs are larger backpacks for high school students, binders, calculators, folders, highlighters, loose leaf paper, index cards, post-it notes, markers, pencil cases, rulers, sharpies, and scissors. A complete school supply list is attached to each bin. Gift Certifi cates and monetary donations are also gladly accepted. Checks can be made payable to Th e Pettengill House, Inc. with “Operation Backpack” noted on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible. Th e Pettengill House, Inc. families with school-aged children in need of backpacks (or to become a client of Pettengill) please call (978) 463-8801 to set up an appointment.

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As the school year begins, some parents may fi nd that the most chaotic time of the day is around 3 p.m. when class is dismissed and the juggling act of homework, soccer practice and piano lessons begins. With so much going on, it's important to keep kids energized and focused by providing them with healthy snacks packed with key nutrients such as vitamins E, D, B12 and omega-3s.

"Th e key to making the most of snack time is having an arsenal of healthy foods in your house, which you can mix and match to create a variety of nutritious snacks," says Registered Dietitian Tammy Lakatos Shames. "For instance, I always stock my refrigerator with Eggland's Best eggs because they are a versatile ingredient and contain more nutrients than ordinary eggs, such as three times the amount of vitamin B12. Many picky eaters fall short of

this important nutrient since it is only found in animal products." Tammy recommends the following tips for snacking success during the school year:* Wholesome baked goods: If your kids have a sweet tooth, try serving them a baked good that includes

wholesome veggies. Muffi ns are a portable snack that can be nutritionally enhanced with healthy, unexpected ingredients like carrots and zucchini. Carrots are a good source of vitamin C and zucchini is a good source of vitamin A, both will help build your child's immune system.

* Protein power: Protein can prevent peaks and valleys in your child's energy levels and is a great way to curb your child's hunger. Th e Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend children consume 13-34 grams of protein per day, depending on their age. Some great sources of lean protein include nuts, low sodium deli meats and eggs. Spread almond butter on apple slices to give your child an extra source of protein before soccer practice.

* Portion control: Today, kids are trending toward three snacks a day so it's important to keep snacks between 50 and 100 calories each. Egg Salad Stuff ed Tomato Cradles are a great snack to serve before dinner and will help keep your kids focused during homework. Tammy recommends using fortifi ed eggs like Eggland's Best because one large EB egg is just 60 calories. Plus, EB eggs contain double the omega-3s, which is a nutrient that has been linked to fi ghting everything from ADHD to asthma in kids.

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Friday). A total of 50 permits will be issued this year. Th e number of permits issued in a given year is based on the abundance and quality of the fruit. Permits will be issued on a fi rst–come, fi rst-served basis. Th is year there will be a specifi c collection period for each of the two berries. Beach plums may be picked August 25th thru October 31st. Cranberries may be picked October 13th thru November 30th. More specifi c details will be made available at the time the permits are issued. Refuge headquarters is located at 6 Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport. Th ose with further questions about berry collecting should contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Nature Photography on Display - Th is month the Rowley Public Library is hosting photos by North Reading resident Maryellen Stone. Her photos combine her love of animals and the outdoors with her skills with a camera. She has won recognition and ribbons at various art shows throughout the North Shore and has attended the Nikon School of Photography. Maryellen volunteers with the Massachusetts Audubon Society and is currently enrolled in their Birder’s Certifi cate Program. Th e Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street in Rowley, is fully accessible. For more information, call 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Attention Baseball Fans! Once again the Friends of the Rowley Public Library have stepped up to the plate to off er free coupons for discount tickets to every Lowell Spinners home game this season! Each coupon is good for 50% off up to six tickets per game starting at $3.50 each and may be redeemed at the box offi ce in advance. Don’t miss the fun! Call now to reserve yours! And don’t forget our other passes: the Museum of Science, the Peabody-Essex Museum, Zoo New England, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Children’s Museum, the Wenham Museum, and the Massachusetts State Park pass. Stop by the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, to reserve one of these passes for free, or call us at 978-948-2850.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Our Times, the Rowley Senior's Newsletter is printed each month and sent to all the seniors in Rowley. If you know a senior in Rowley who is not receiving our letter, please ask them to call us at 948-7637 and submit their name and address. You can also view the newsletter online at: www.townofrowley.net

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Library Collecting for Rowley Food Pantry - Donate non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and paper goods, or personal hygiene products for the Rowley Food Pantry in the basket in the Library lobby. Th e Rowley Food Pantry is open on Tuesday mornings from 10 am to noon and Th ursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 in the parsonage of the Baptist Church at 153 Main St. All Rowley residents are welcome.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Fellowship Th rift Shop located in lower hall of First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St. (Rte 1A), Rowley is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also Th ursdays 3 - 7 p.m., weather permitting. We have clothing of all sizes, household goods and some special items - all at reasonable prices. We even have occasional sales! We are happy to accept donations of gently used clothing and household items, but only when the shop is open. NO electronics, books or household items, please.

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

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) is recruiting volunteers to assist with cat care at its 63 Elm Street Salisbury shelter. Help is needed seven days a week, with morning shifts running from 8:00am to 10:00am, and afternoon shifts from 3:30 to 5:00pm. Most volunteers commit to one shift per week. “We have lots of kitties this time of year and we rely on our wonderful volunteers to help feed them and keep the shelter up and running,” said MRFRS Executive Director Bill Piercey. “We couldn’t do it without our volunteers, and we are looking for more help from all ages and walks of life.” Th ose interested in volunteering can fi ll out a questionnaire at www.mrfrs.org or come in to the shelter during open hours (Tues/Weds/Fri/Sat 11-4, Th urs 4-7). Candidates will then be invited to an orientation

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SEACOAST NEWCOMERS - Th e Seacoast Newcomers Club (SNC) will host the club’s monthly Coff ee, 9:30 a.m., Th ursday, September 11, at the First Congregational Church in Hampton, NH. Women of the New Hampshire, Northern Massachusetts and Southern Maine seacoast, newcomers and long-term residents alike, are invited to attend the Coff ee and fi nd out more about SNC, now in its 34th year. SNC off ers the opportunity to make new friends, share common interests and enjoy a wide variety of monthly social, educational and community service activities. For more information and directions to the Coff ee, contact: www.seacoastnewcomersclub.com.

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ROWLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS:OVER A CENTURY OF THE SHOE INDUSTRY IN ROWLEY

Th e Rowley Historical Society is Happy to present the fourth and fi nal of our Saturday OPEN HOUSE in celebration of our 375th Anniversary Series at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, 233 Main Street, Rowley. On Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 1:00- 4:00 p.m. We are very pleased to present Robert (Bob) Merry, Rowley Selectman and Rowley native, who will be speaking on the Shoe Industry that was in town from the 19th Century to a little past the turn of the 20th Century. Bob will take you on a verbal & pictorial journey of the shoe industry in his display. Th ere will be Tours of the Historical House throughout the afternoon and Th e Shoe Shop will be open for this special occasion. It is located at the rear of the property and will be available for viewing throughout the afternoon, also. Light refreshments will be served for your enjoyment inside the Historical House. Please, come and experience this enjoyable and educational afternoon. Bob is quite the Historian!

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to listen carefully, you may have realized they’re quoting Shakespeare. And there’s a very good reason for it. Th eater in the Open has been rehearsing a very special production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It, from Director Stephen Haley. We are pleased to be presenting this show, free to all, at Maudslay State Park every Saturday and Sunday at 4PM from August 9 - 31.

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Back in 2009, Pew Research did a survey, and the average answer was at 68 years old ... unless the person being asked was under 30. Th en "old age" struck before age 60, said the youngsters. Th ose who were already age 65 said old age didn't arrive until age 74. Th e result was even disputed by sex; when all ages were averaged, women said age 70, and men said age 66.

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netted confl icting mile markers: 1) Turns 85; 2) can't live independently; 3) can't drive; 4) turns 75.

Here's a smile: A U.K. study done four years ago pegs the end of youth at 35 and the beginning of old age at 58. In Portugal, it was age 29 when youth ended. (Did you feel middle aged at 30?)

Fast-forward to now: Similar research shows that those over 40 think "old age" starts at age 80. My, how things have changed. Seems that retirement doesn't automatically put us in the old age category, at least for those who are decades younger than we are.

Perhaps it's how we're living now that makes a diff erence

in perceptions of age. Our parents might have sat back after retirement at age 65, taken on at-home hobbies, napped in the afternoon and called it good. We're out there in the world traveling, being active, working out, texting the grandkids, learning musical instruments, acting in local theater, volunteering, joining clubs -- and often still working. At this point, 36 percent of us don't think we'll retire at age 65 -- maybe because we can't?

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Kathy Hesselgrave's 90-year-old mother's health declined to the point where she was no longer able to live in her home by herself. Because her mother needed help cooking and taking her medication, Hesselgrave found herself taking care of her mom, splitting the days and nights with her niece. Other family members pitched into help, too, but it became too much.

"We didn't have the money in the bank for her to move into assisted living," says Hesselgrave, who lives in Sussex, Wis. "So we worked with a company that helps in this kind of situation and took a loan against her home to help pay for care until her house is sold."

Hesselgrave's situation is becoming common among the "sandwich generation" - middle-aged Americans who are caring for their parents and their children. Th is year, the youngest baby boomers turn 50 and, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, people 65 and older are expected to represent 20 percent of the population by 2030, nearly a two-thirds increase in percentage from 2010. As America's "silver tsunami" draws near, more seniors and their children are searching for options to pay for retirement living and quality care.

"When making plans for the future and looking for a senior living community that's right for you or your loved one, it's important to fi nd a community that will work with you and care about your unique needs and

abilities," says Greg Richard, chief operating offi cer of Brookdale, a leading senior living company that operates more than 1,100 communities in 46 states. "Finding a community that will partner with you and help fi nd solutions to fi nancial, social and health care needs makes a transition easier and more enjoyable."

Even with the best fi nancial planning, seniors and their families are looking for a creative, smart and advantageous way to pay for retirement living and quality care in the future. Most don't think they can aff ord living in a retirement or assisted living community, until they fi nd out that a wide variety of fi nancial options is available to them.

For instance, for veterans who need assistance, the Department of Veteran's Aff airs off ers benefi ts in addition to a monthly pension through the Veterans Aid and Attendance Program. Th is support allows veterans and their surviving spouses who require a caregiver to assist in various aspects of daily living - including eating, bathing, dressing and medication dosing - to receive money to help pay for long-term care in their own home,

a skilled nursing community or an assisted living community. Th e benefi t is not dependent upon service-related injuries. A veteran married to a non-veteran is eligible for approximately $2,000 per month while a married couple who are both veterans is eligible for nearly $2,800 per month. Benefi ts are also available to veterans

who are independent, but who have an ill spouse. Veterans can get monthly fi nancial assistance not only for themselves if they need care, but also for a spouse who needs assistance.

Richard says that Brookdale partners with several companies that off er reverse mortgage loan options, life insurance solutions and home equity loans. Financial counselors are available to assist seniors and their families in determining the best fi nancial option to help pay for home care, assisted living or retirement community needs. Many of these companies, like Elderlife Financial Services, can get families the money they need in less than 24 hours to help with funding gaps. Others, like Life Care Funding Group, can take an existing life insurance policy and set up a long-term care benefi t plan.

"Planning for the future is diffi cult, especially for those of us who didn't start saving early enough during our main bread-winning years," says Richard. "Regardless of your age, it's never too late to research the fi nancial options available for your future or your loved one's needs."

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 26th

CHICKEN BBQHosted by the Merrimac Valley

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Wednesday, August 27th @ 9:30 am; & Saturday August 30th @9:30 am 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. The 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. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 8 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a Refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

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SUPPORT GROUPThe Alzheimer's Caregivers

group will meet Wednesday, August 27th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Seaview Retreat, 50 Mansion Dr., Rowley. This group is for caregivers caring for a loved one at home or in a facility with diagnosed Alzheimer's disease or other memory impairment dementias. It serves as an educational resource, as well as a safe place to share your story. Co-facilitators Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards have been trained by the Alzheimer's Association as support group leaders and have worked for a number of years with the elder dementia population. For questions or more information, please contact Suzanne at 978-500-2523 or Dawn at 781-720-9046. Please take some time for yourself and join us.

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EXPLORING THE REFUGE BY KAYAK

Tuesday, August 12th @ 11:30 am; & Monday, August 25th @ 10:30 am There is no better way to see and experience the refuge’s salt marsh than from the cockpit of your own kayak! Join a couple of refuge rangers for a three hour meander through the marsh and learn about some of its fascinating natural and cultural history. Program participants should have kayaking experience and need to provide their own kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device. Participant boats must be a minimum of 12 feet in length and have onboard flotation. It is recommended that participants provide their own insect repellant, sunscreen, water, snack food, and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Meet the rangers at the refuge’s boat ramp, opposite Lot 1, fifteen minutes prior to the program start time. Enrollment limited to 12 participants. Preregistration required.

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Oh, Kwitcherbellyachingjust anybody. We house Americans who have more opportunity than any other people in the world to realize dreams in the most extraordinary “experiment” in the history of the world we call the Constitution of the United States of America.

We walk Americans up the steps to their fi rst homes. We open the doors to second and third homes as the family dynamic changes over years of working hard to advance through the housing market in America.

Our democracy based on capitalism works and it is intended to work like a charm in the housing market. If you want to own a home, work hard, save as much as you can and pay your bills on time. If you want to own a bigger home, work harder, save more and pay your bills early. Following that age old philosophy will put you on the road that leads you to the bank and to your own new front door.

Th ose who would conspire and collude to take from those who have to give to those who have not would fair better somewhere else in the world with a society that does not encourage and reward hard work.

Th e housing market reacted normally to the bacteria with which it had been infected. What some referred to as the “bursting of a bubble” may be better described as the draining of a purulent boil. As one who has practiced in both the healthcare fi eld and the real estate industry, I know that the healing starts when the puss has been drained and the wound is cleaned.

Even as I write, the banks will not give money to anyone unless they have demonstrated even more carefully than ever that they can pay it back. Many complain that the more stringent banking criteria for fi nancing make it too hard to get a loan. “Too hard for whom?” others ask. Unless we all remain vigilant, we are doomed to repeat sins of the past and our country does not need a repeat of the housing debacle. Th ere will never be a property that can not be sold and there will always be a bank that can lend to a buyer who is qualifi ed to buy that property, so “Kwitcherbellyaching” and “Use your head for something besides a hat rack.”

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“Kwitcherbellyaching!” Th at’s what I heard for much of my youth from parents who had suff ered and worked harder than most of the generation they produced. Th ere was plenty of life between “Kwitcherbellyaching” and “Use your head for something besides a hat rack.” Th at life was chock full of love, laughter, tears and a strong work ethic. It was rooted in family members who passed through Ellis Island and suff ered fools badly. Th ere is a common thread that runs through families like my own, although it seems a bit harder to fi nd on the news these days. I wonder what has happened to personal accountability.

I sat glued to the news several years ago as hundreds of politicians, industry captains and economy experts off ered opinions about the state of our economy and country. I heard frightening words. I saw panicked expressions. I watched hands in the air and fi ngers pointing across party lines. I heard one accounting after the other of how we “ended up” like this with the housing market and that we “ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO BAILOUT THIS INSTANT” to survive as a nation. I then heard somewhere within my “hat rack”……nearly unperceivable, but defi nitely thick with a familiar old brogue…… “Kwitcherbellyaching!”

Th e ability to obtain fi nancing for housing has always been inextricably linked to one’s ability to pay. Th e process of lending responsibly is central to safeguarding the American dream for those who have worked hard enough to achieve it.

Within the past decade, however, two things happened. First, a “Ponzi” scheme developed whereby if a consumer had a pulse, he was granted money that he would never be able to repay. Certain “Ponzi” conspirators who are responsible for this abomination made a lot of money from bad loans. Secondly, too many Americans who have a duty to protect all Americans did not “use their heads for something besides a hat rack.”

Our country’s real estate industry is not in the business of housing

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Periodontology, there is a strong relationship between stress and periodontal disease (gum disease). In addition to stress, other psychological factors, such as anxiety, depression, and loneliness, are linked to an increased likelihood of periodontal disease.

So how does stressing out about your next car payment, for example, lead to gum disease? Researchers believe that the hormone cortisol may be a factor. Cortisol , also known as the “stress hormone,” is secreted by the adrenal glands and involved in many functions, including proper glucose metabolism, blood pressure regulation, insulin release for blood sugar maintenance, immune function, and inflammatory response. An earlier study published in the same journal the year before found that increased levels of cortisol can lead to more destruction of the gums and bone due to periodontal diseases.

Behavioral factors may come into play. People who are under extreme amounts of stress or suffering from depression may be more likely to disregard good oral hygiene. They may even take on new behaviors that could negatively impact their oral health, such as the use of nicotine, alcohol, or drugs, all of which can affect the teeth and gums.

Your gums are not the only oral victims of stress. Another oral side effect is teeth grinding or clenching, which often occurs during sleep. This may lead to headaches, earaches, or toothaches. Facial muscles can become sore and jaw joints tender. Besides causing discomfort, grinding and/or clenching can lead to severe

tooth wear, loosening of teeth, and cracked or fractured teeth.

It is important to find healthy things that help relieve stress. A regular exercise routine can do wonders for relieving stress, as well as having a balanced nutritious diet and getting enough sleep. If you find it difficult to manage your stress you should see your physician. You should also make your dentist aware of your stress level so that he/she can make any necessary recommendations.

I’ll leave you this week with a quote from A. Cornelius Celsus's DeMedicina. He was a Roman author and medical historian and wrote this about 2000 years ago.

Live in rooms full of light.Avoid Heavy food.Be moderate in the drinking of wine.Take massage, baths, exercise and gymnastics.Fight insomnia with gentle rocking or the sound of running water.Change surroundings and take long journeys.Strictly avoid frightening ideas.Indulge in cheerful conversation and amusements.Listen to music.

Still good advice 2000 years later.

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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On Monday, July 28, 2014, Joseph Roach will become the new president of Holy Family Hospital and Merrimack Valley Hospital. He will be assuming the leadership of the two campuses just a few days before the merger of the two hospitals is complete. As of August 1st, Merrimack Valley Hospital will be called Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley. Th e two campuses, approximately 10 miles apart, will now operate under the Holy Family Hospital license. Th e merger has been reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Health.

“After careful consideration, we determined that it is in the best interest of our patients, our employees and the surrounding communities to bring Merrimack Valley Hospital and Holy Family Hospital closer together,” explained Mark Girard, MD, President of Steward Hospitals.

All acute-care services available at Holy Family and Merrimack Valley will continue to be off ered at their current locations. For several years, the two hospitals have shared an integrated leadership team so this is an extension of a successful partnership between the two campuses. From a patient and employee standpoint, this merger will not lead to signifi cant day-to-day changes. Th e hospitals will continue to share a leadership team and some administrative functions. Next week, there will be new signs at the Haverhill campus to refl ect the new name of the hospital, Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley.

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