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REGIONAL – Frank Peluso is blown away by all the stuff people are donating to his new non-profi t organization, the Patriots for American Veterans.

Launched only this fall, Peluso and other veterans, including local Triton High School graduate Donnie Jarvis, have been collecting winter clothing for needy, often homeless veterans. So far, they have handed out more than 1,000 pairs of gloves to veterans as part of the group's “Gloves for Love.”

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her hometown had only one textbook for 25 students and fi ve or seven other books.

Now living in Georgia, Carter set up a non-profi t organization to raise money and collect hundreds of books for a new library on the island of Bohol. But then tragedy struck her homeland.

First, a massive earthquake hit her island in mid-October. Th en, a typhoon ravaged much of the island nation, killing more than 6,000 people and destroying everything in its path.

Th e library project, as a result, was put on hold temporarily

while Carter organized a team of fi ve professionals, including a mother and son from Rowley, to go on a relief and fact-fi nding mission to Bohol.

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Members of the Harvard Lodge, one of the nation's oldest masonic lodges, donated 240 pairs of new gloves to Patriots for American Veterans or PAVO.

Th e Community United Methodist Church in Byfi eld gave PAVO 100 hats for the veterans.

Th e group has not had diffi culty fi nding veterans who need winter clothing.

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Th e Pettengill House would like to extend our sincere thanks to the community for the outpouring of support we received for our Th anksgiving meals program. Th e donations we received through local schools, businesses, faith organizations, and individuals enabled us to provide 267 Th anksgiving meals to 450 adults and 207 children!

In addition to everyone who donated to our Th anksgiving program we would like to thank our volunteers who donated their time and energy to accept food drives, sort donations, and prepare and distribute the Th anksgiving meals. We are truly appreciative of the dedicated volunteer force we have and they certainly worked hard. Special thanks to our regular volunteers Peg Brown, Ray Webster, Jean Mercer, Dave Mackie, Dianne LeSage, Donna Scott, MaryEllen Zappala, Amy Estabrook, Betty Breau, Janice Epps, Deb Casey, Tricia Buckley, Marty Ferry, Suzanne Van de Visser, Pam Brown, Sue Sweet, Lea Healey, Wendy Morin, Wally and Noreen Hager, Michelle Walsh, Flo Mungillo, Kelly Seyler and Betty Stone.

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Veterans Helping VeteransVeterans in Boston and 90 more pairs to the Veterans Administration community center in Lowell. Last week they visited the Northeast Veterans Outreach Center in Haverhill.

And they are looking for other veterans organizations on the North Shore to provide winter clothing items.

But PAVO is not limited to gloves, hats and scarves. Th ey also put their backs into it when they hear that a veteran needs help shoveling snow or fi xing up their house.

An 87-year-old Coast Guard veteran in Amesbury needed help with his snow removal. His daughter contacted Kevin Hunt, the veterans service offi cer for Amesbury and Newburyport, who referred them to Peluso. Shortly the team was in his driveway clearing away snow.

Th e group is also helping soldiers who are being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Peluso, Jarvis, Dick Pelletier and other veterans are assembling care packages for troops in the 379th Army National Guard. Th e

veterans assured the soldiers that if their families needed help while they are away, they could call them. Th e group has assembled carpenters and other trade professionals to assist where needed.

Jarvis, who serves as chairman of PAVO, knows the pain of other veterans who suff er from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other combat-related injuries and ailments. He now has a service dog, trained by Delta Dogs, that walks with him everywhere, protecting him and helping him anticipate a PTSD incident.

Th e 2004 Triton graduate served as an E-4 specialist combat engineer with the Massachusetts Army National Guard 182nd Engineering Company of the 101st Engineering Battalion, In Afghanistan the vehicle he was traveling in hit a roadside bomb. He was evacuated and spent six months in recovery at a military hospital in Washington, D.C.

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gestures of support, like receiving gloves and hats, mean so much to the soldiers and veterans.

Jarvis raises money for service dog trainers and refers veterans who need dogs. And with PAVO, he said he is looking for other ways to make the lives of veterans and soldiers easier.

PAVO has set up donation boxes for clothing around the area, including in the Newburyport City Hall, the TD Bank on Low Street and in Amesbury at the TD Bank on Main Street. In Salisbury donations can be made at Uncle Eddie’s. In Newbury, there is a donations box in the town hall. And donations can be made at the North End Boat Club off Merrimac Street, where the organization meets at 7 p.m. On the fi rst Wednesday of each month.

Th e group is planning a Walk for the Troops in the spring with a stroll through scenic Newburyport, followed by a barbecue at the North End Boat Club, complete with bands.

For more information or make a donation, contact Peluso at [email protected].

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medicine, food and shelter,” Carter said on a videotape. “But we will also be developing communities so they can be self sustaining.”

Long-time Ipswich veterinarian Helen Noble and her son, Caleb, will join Carter and two other women, one from Arizona and one from Indiana, on a trip next month to assess the damage and bring what relief they can. Th e team members have medical, agricultural, veterinary and logistical expertise.

Noble and Carter, friends as part of the congregation at the New Life Community Church in Georgetown, were working together on the book project, when the more urgent needs arose.

“We don't know what we are going to fi nd there,” Helen Noble said last week in her SRH Veterinarian Services offi ce. “We will do what we can. But we expect the unexpected.”

Th e island of Bohol is the 10th largest island in the Philippines with a land area of 1,590 square miles and a coastline 162 miles long. Th e team also plans to visit the nearby island of Leyte, where every house was destroyed, except that of the local minister.

Th e Nobles will bring a 50-

pound water purifi er because clean water is essential to prevent diseases from spreading. Th ey will also buy seeds to help the farmers, who are preparing their land to plant crops. And they will seek out sources of chickens and goats.

Noble, who has her own farm and more than 25 years experience tending animals in the area, said, “Animals are their bank.”

In a letter to friends explaining the purpose of the trip, Helen Noble wrote: “For me as a veterinarian I am going to serve others in the Philippines through my profession showing the love of Christ by going, assessing the needs, helping where I can, encouraging and equipping these rural people with the tools they need to better care for their animals.”

Caleb Noble, the media director for the town of Newbury, was asked to go on the trip to video what they fi nd in the villages so people here can share in the experience of the trip and hopefully be motivated to send supplies.

Th e Triton High School graduate said he was “super pumped” about the adventure and being able to lend his video production skills to help the

people of the Philippines. In addition to the water purifi er and other supplies, Noble will hauling video and computer equipment halfway around the world.

Helen Noble is becoming a veteran of medical mission trips. She has gone on two trips to southern India, using her expertise with animal care to help give rural, impoverished people a hand up as well as a hand out. She also traveled with a team into Kashmir, an area between India and Pakistan, populated by both Hindus and Muslims. Th ere the all-female team worked with local women who tend the animals. Being Muslim, the Kashmir women could speak only with other women.

“I've gotten more out of these trips than what I brought with me,” she said.

Her personal goal with all her mission trips, she said, is “to match my professional skills with my faith. I need to live my faith 24/7.”

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Spaghetti Supper Saturday December 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Union Congregational Church, 350 Main St., Point Shore, Amesbury (across from Alliance Park), will host a Spaghetti Supper Saturday, December 28th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Spaghetti with homemade sauce, meatballs, bread, salad and dessert. “All you can eat!” for $8. Family $29. Take-out available for $9. Ample parking. Handicapped accessible. Please join us! Everyone is welcome! 978-388-0631. www.amesburyunion.org.

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GONG MEDITATION AND RELAXATION

On Sunday, December 29 at 10:30am at Th e First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, local percussionist, Zach Field, will off er a service titled, “Gong Meditation and Relaxation.” His service will provide a brief history of his own journey into using gongs and will off er some meditation tips. He will then invite the congregation to engage in a twenty-minute gong meditation. Zach Field has been the director and proprietor of the successful percussion studio, Zach Field Drum Studios, at the Tannery in Newburyport for more than a decade. Currently, he employs six professional percussionists and off ers a variety of lessons and classes. As of December 30, he will also become the proprietor of the Musical Suite (located at the Tannery); it employs seventeen musicians who teach all varieties of music. Zach graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance. He has taught percussion in the Pentucket Regional School District as well as at Salem State and is a guest lecturer at UMass Lowell. At present, in addition to running his studio, he performs with several local drum groups. In 2010 he began “Th e Gong Meditation Project” as a means of helping himself and others fi nd ways to escape from the everyday stresses of life. After years of attempting silent meditation, he found that playing soothing pitched gongs enhanced the meditation process by helping distract the mind and encourage a relaxed state. Free and open to the public

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NEW YEAR'S DAY BIRDING ON GREAT NECK

Join Newburyport Birders for an afternoon of birding on the fi rst day of the New Year. Great Neck in Ipswich is a wonderful, winter birding site. Wednesday, January 1st 2:00 pm to dusk. Meeting Location: Pavilion Beach in Ipswich Fee: $20. Please dress warmly in layers; wear warm, and waterproof footwear.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING ON THURSDAY

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding fi eld trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Th ursday, January 2, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. Preregistration is not required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3RD

WINTER RAPTORS WORKSHOP

Th is two day workshop is designed to introduce participants to the raptors of Massachusetts through lectures and fi eld trips. Join Dave Larson and Dave Weaver as they explain the identifi cation and adaptations of Snowy Owls, Short Eared Owls, Bald Eagles, accipiters, buteos and falcons. Friday, January 3, 7:00-9:00 pm, and Saturday, January 4, 7:30am-5:30 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $125. Preregistration is required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturdays, January 4, 11, and 18 9:00–11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adults $10 Preregistration is not required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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by Th e First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. It will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 10:00-11:30am in the lower meetinghouse. Participants are introduced to Spiral Dynamics, a conceptual model that defi nes the stages in the evolution of human consciousness. Th is model suggests that collectively we are in the midst of a signifi cant leap to a higher consciousness level and a greater capacity to heal the wounds created by earlier stages. Please call the church to register (978-465-0602 ext 401.)

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SUNDAY BIRDING IN THE NEWBURYPORT/PLUM ISLAND AREA

Visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Merrimack River, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and other very productive sites in Newbury and Rowley with Alison O’Hare to observe migrating seabirds, ducks, and land birds. Sunday, January 5, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $39. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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Attend a free reception to meet Nick at the opening of his new exhibit. Sunday, January 5, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. FREE. Preregistration is not required. . Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.



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AMESBURY - Troop 4 Boy Scout History Book is for sale at Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury. “Boy Scouts of America Troop 4, Amesbury MA of Market Street Baptist Church History 1957-2009” is a 240 page book by Dianne Dostie Cole is a chronological history of Troop 4 compiled from church records, local newspaper articles as well as scout memorabilia ending with the 50th Anniversary celebration. Color photos as well as black & white are included in the book. It can be purchased at the Church Offi ce for $30.00. Call 978-388-0937 or email [email protected]. Proceeds go 100% to Troop 4.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Bartlett Museum is asking the public for help with a new project. We’re working on a living exhibit of the Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project. One of the aspects of the exhibit is to chronicle the history of the original Whittier Bridge through photographs and stories from anyone in the Amesbury community who may have worked on the project. Our hope is that we can reach out to the Amesbury community and see if anyone has any photos they would like to share with us or allow us to copy and if there is any help to be had to interview anyone who worked on the bridge in the 50's. You can reach Bartlett Museum board member Alexander Pooler at [email protected] or on his Facebook Page. Th ank you very much for any help you can off er and we can’t wait to see you when your Bartlett Museum reopens Memorial Day weekend, 2014

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

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Th e Amesbury Cultural Council is looking for volunteers who would like to serve on the local council. Our goal is to help foster and promote the cultural enjoyment and enrichment of our citizens through local and regional arts and culture events and programs. If interested, please contact the Amesbury Town Hall for an application. Additionally, email could be sent to [email protected] for information.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Interns Needed - Th e Amesbury Chamber of Commerce desperately needs some volunteer assistance. In lieu of pay, we off er the convenience of making your own schedule and the option to learn new skills from a talented team. All interns who are seeking full-time employment elsewhere can also be featured in our email newsletter twice a year to help make job connections. Furthermore, we will write great references for any great interns! No offi ce experience is required. Motivation to help is all you need, along with a business casual wardrobe. From the following list, we'll assign you whatever you're comfortable with: Answering phones and writing messages, Stuffi ng envelopes and applying postage, Folding brochures, Making calls on behalf of Chamber staff , Taking meeting minutes and typing notes in Microsoft Word, Updating Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Preparing swag bags for event guests, Drafting member communications, Updating the website community calendar, We could also use a graphic design intern who could periodically build poster-like designs about our events for the website, Facebook, email newsletters, etc. If you or someone you know is interested in helping us out, please call 978.388.3178 or email [email protected].

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During Christmas and New Year's, two to three times more people die in alcohol-related crashes than during comparable periods the rest of the year. And 40 percent of traffi c fatalities during these holidays involve a driver who is alcohol-impaired, compared with 28 percent for the rest of December.

Although many of us are aware of these troubling statistics, myths persist about drinking and driving -- such as how quickly alcohol aff ects the body and how long these eff ects can last.

Eff ects Begin Quickly Holiday revelers may not recognize

that critical driving-related skills and decision-making abilities are diminished long there are physical signs of intoxication.

Initially, alcohol acts as a stimulant, and people who drink may temporarily feel upbeat and excited. But they shouldn't be fooled.

Alcohol soon aff ects inhibitions and judgment, leading to reckless decisions behind the wheel. As more alcohol is consumed, reaction time suff ers and behavior becomes poorly controlled and sometimes aggressive -- further compromising driving abilities.

Continued drinking can lead to the slurred speech and loss of balance that we typically associate with being drunk. At higher levels, alcohol acts as a depressant, which causes the drinker to become sleepy and sometimes pass out.

After Drinking StopsDuring a night of drinking, it's

also easy to misjudge alcohol's lasting eff ects. Many revelers believe that they can drive safely once they stop drinking and have a cup of coff ee. Caff eine may help with drowsiness, but not with the eff ects of alcohol on decision-making or coordination.

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From cookies to cupcakes, the holidays just aren't complete without freshly-baked treats to gift, serve and enjoy. But baking isn't always a piece of cake, whether you're an expert or novice baker. So this year, as you preheat your oven and prepare to whip up dozens of your favorite recipes, check out these fi ve helpful tips to ensure your holiday cookies don't crumble.

* Pre-freeze cookie dough. Freeze cut-out cookies for 10 minutes before baking. They'll keep their shape better during baking and also rise slightly higher.

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someone stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continue to enter the bloodstream for hours. Driving home late at night is especially hazardous, because the depressant action of alcohol magnifi es a person's natural drowsiness. Th e body needs time to metabolize (break down) alcohol and then to return to normal. Th ere are no quick cures -- only time will help.

Driving abilities may even be impaired the next day, when any alcohol remaining in the system -- or the headache and disorientation associated with hangovers -- contributes to feelings of sluggishness.

Celebrating? Plan AheadBecause individuals are so diff erent,

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So this holiday season, don't underestimate the eff ects of alcohol. Don't believe you can beat them. If you choose to drink, here are some tips to keep in mind:

--Pace yourself. Know what constitutes a standard drink, and have no more than one per hour.

--Have "drink spacers" -- make every other drink a nonalcoholic one.

--Make plans to get home safely. Remember that a designated driver is someone who hasn't had any alcohol, not simply the person in your group who drank the least.

Have a safe holiday season!

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Two adult Education workshops will be off ered by Th e First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Th e fi rst will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 10:00-11:30am in the lower meetinghouse. Participants are introduced to Spiral Dynamics, a conceptual model that defi nes the stages in the evolution of human consciousness. Th is model suggests that collectively we are in the midst of a signifi cant leap to a higher consciousness level and a greater capacity to heal the wounds created by earlier stages. Please call the church to register (978-465-0602 ext 401.) On Saturday, January 11 and January 18 from 10:00am to 11:30am in the lower meetinghouse, in this follow up to the previous workshop, participants will share their insights into the fi rst tier consciousness stages, get a detailed description of the second tier vMemes, and share their perspectives on their personal development. We will also consider how Unitarian Universalism supports movement into the second tier of yellow and turquoise. You will have two opportunities to attend this workshop; January 11 and January 18. Please call the church to register for one of these workshops (978-465-0602 ext 401.)If you have already attended the fi rst workshop and would like further information about Spiral Dynamics, please send an email to David Turner: [email protected]. Free and open to the public

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e YWCA Racial Justice Committee has begun planning the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and is seeking area high school students who are interested in using their leadership skills to support diversity & racial justice by working on this and other events throughout the year. If you are interested, email Ellie Davis at [email protected]. or text (508) 451-1236.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Dresses For Princesses! Have an old dress hanging in your closest that you never wear? Have a dress that doesn't fi t anymore? Donate it to dresses for princesses to support my girl scout gold award project! Your slightly used dresses will be collected and donated to girls in need of a dress for their special events, because every girl deserves to have a dress and look like a princess! If you would like your dresses picked up call Amanda Rotberg at 978-948-3374. You can drop off your dresses at: 3 Farnham Road, Rowley, Ma DEADLINE: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Questions? Call Amanda at 978-948-3374, or email at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Sand is available to Rowley seniors, for winter sanding, at the Town Highway Dept. on Independent St. Residents are allowed to bring up to a 5 gallon pail to obtain sand. Best time to come are between 2:30 to 3:30 weekday afternoons.

------------------------------------------------------------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

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Pine Grove student, Mary Ouellette, is collecting tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Helping is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 1. Pull your aluminum tabs off of soda, vegetable, tennis and pet food cans. 2. Save and Collect tabs. 3. Recycle tabs in the children’s room at the Rowley Public Library. (Pine Grove Students can return tabs to the school.) Tab pick-up is available by calling 978-358-8129. After the collection is complete tabs will be brought to the Ronald McDonald House.

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

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------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Salisbury Lions Club King Lion David "Chuck" Colburn announced today the Salisbury Lions Club is again participating in the Anton Cleaners "Coats for Kids Project". The Lions will collect all sizes, good quality used winter coats and winter jackets from infants to adults may be left at the Salisbury Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road (U S Route 1); Wash & Wags, 8A Beach Road ( U S Route 1A); Tom's Discount Store, 175 Elm Street (SR 110) and Lena's Seafood Restaurant, 131 Rabbit Road. Coats are collected and brought to Anton's Cleaners where they are cleaned for no charge and distributed through Anton's distribution partners such as Massachusetts Community Action Programs, Salvation Army, BUMC Outreach Van Project, and Catholic charities amoung others who will insure that coats get to those who cannot afford one during the cold winter months. The collection has kicked off and the Lions will be collecting until Friday,January 10th. Please insure the coats and jackets are without stains or rips and zippers are working

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center: Ever think about donating your time for a good cause? How about helping someone understand the basics of the computer? If you have some solid computer skills you can share, we are looking for you! You can make your own time schedule. Please call us @ 978-462-2412

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield is seeking volunteers to greet and assist our visitors on weekends in our beautiful accessible Visitor Center. Duties include welcoming and assisting visitors, answering telephones, taking new memberships and program registrations, and gift shop sales. Hours are flexible. We offer ongoing training and support, and the enjoyment of working with a great team of staff and volunteers in a beautiful location. For more information, please visit our website at www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver or contact Susan Baeslack, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected] or (978) 887-9264 ext. 7707.

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Holiday Real Estate TipsRealtor that his beloved buff alo would be behind a gate. He was. He simply walked through it in his excitement to make a new friend.

3. “What should I do about my Christmas Decorations?” By all means, put them up. Christmas decorations are warm and inviting and their very glow suggests a happy home and heart. Th at said, I have a brother who makes it his mission to get a bigger tree every year. Because we have had many decades together, and based on the fact that his wife and children could barely enter the room last year, his living room walls and ceiling will have to be removed this year. As I write, he is in the process of accomplishing the engineering marvel necessary to achieve this year’s “Rockefeller Center” goal. Please keep this insanity in my family and not yours when the goal is to sell the home. Passageways must be kept free and easy to maneuver so that your Realtor need not bring along a buzz saw to show the property.

4. “Is it best to wait till the Holidays are over or until spring to put my house on the market? Th at depends. If your goal is to sell your home for the most money in the shortest period of time, the answer is to list it now. Th e buyers are buying now. Th e rates, although still low historically, have increased steadily over the past few weeks as of this writing. Generally higher rates mean less borrowing power for a consumer to buy your home. Th e other critical component is that home prices are not increasing despite the rhetoric that occurs during political campaigns. Waiting with the hope of “getting more” for your home in the near future is unrealistic according to every reliable survey in our industry. Know that having your home on the market can be stressful for you and it requires work to keep it in good showing condition. Minimizing stress during the holidays may meet your needs more so than optimizing the chance for sale during this period. As for waiting until spring, know that the fall and spring markets have been described as “more active” in the past, but the market changes of the past few years have aff ected all trends to the point where an age old home selling rule emerges; “It only takes one buyer.” If that one buyer does not see your home while you are “waiting to put it on”, he will buy another property on Christmas Eve or in the middle of a January blizzard. He has. She does. He will.

Speak to your Realtor about your thoughts and needs. Make this very

Th e real estate myth that “no one buys a home during the Holidays” is debunked every time another property is sold between turkey dinners and gift wrapping. Th ese past weeks have been exceptionally busy at the offi ce and based on the most frequent questions sellers and buyers ask, I off er Santa’s list of “do’s and don’ts”.

1. “What’s that smell?” Homes have aromas. Some are fresh and new. Some are old and stale. Some harbor animal or smoke odors. Some still have the fi sh dinner from last night hovering when a buyer is due to visit. Th ere are steps a homeowner can take to clean the air but one must not draw attention to the remedy. If the home is vacant or needs freshening for other reasons, open windows and doors to air the home. During the colder months be sure to time such “airing” so that the home is warm and inviting in time to be shown. Use air fresheners sparingly and be careful when spraying over solid fl oors to avoid causing slippage. If you use aromatic candles, extinguish them at least twenty minutes before the showing and PUT THEM AWAY. Many buyers understandably assume that lit candles are being used to “hide” odors. A soft, clean scent rather than a strong fragrance should greet the buyer as the door opens.

2. “How about my pets?” I love mine and you love yours but a buyer may not share our devotion to our pets. Th e buyer, in fact, may have serious allergies or be afraid of pets in the home they wish to see. It is always best to take your pets for a long walk or ride when your home is being shown. I will not soon forget the demonic feline that greeted buyers and me as we climbed the stairs to the second fl oor. Standing on its back legs with front paws and claws reaching out to do facelifts on everyone, this hissing, growling guard cat saved that second fl oor with its beautiful bedrooms and baths from ever being seen or sold. On another occasion, a two hundred pound Mastiff with the best intentions appeared just as the front door opened. He cocked his head in a curious position and watched as the buyer ran screaming back to the car. Th e seller had assured the

important decision about your largest asset with the professional help that is invaluable. Kevin, if you are reading this article, and you are thinking of selling your home before Christmas, you may have trouble reaching me. My cell phone has been acting up recently………no, really……it has been……..

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Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price6 Cedarwood Ln, Rowley 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 212 $279,900 $279,900 $289,900 557 Main St, Boxford 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 60 $312,500 $295,000 $312,500 23 Allen Ln, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 63 $324,900 $318,000 $324,900 98 Elm St, Amesbury 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 155 $325,000 $312,000 $329,900 118 Congress St, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Greek Revival 128 $319,000 $308,500 $339,000 57 Southern Blvd. U:1, Newbury 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 307 $329,900 $329,900 $339,900 11 Prescott Ln, Georgetown 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Raised Ranch 17 $359,000 $363,500 $359,000 167 Topsfield Rd, Boxford 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 60 $374,900 $357,000 $385,000 8 Beechwood Rd, Ipswich 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 35 $389,000 $385,000 $389,000 23 Hodgkins Dr, Ipswich 7 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Garrison 5 $389,000 $390,000 $389,000 27 Merrill St, Newburyport 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 88 $379,000 $374,500 $399,000 29 Milk St, Newburyport 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 154 $399,900 $370,000 $399,900 4 Jeffreys Neck Rd, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Bungalow 240 $349,900 $310,000 $399,900 19 Arthur Ave, Hamilton 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 328 $369,000 $350,000 $409,000 144 County Rd, Ipswich 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 50 $409,000 $415,000 $409,000 39 Wood Dr, Essex 4 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 2 $439,000 $400,000 $439,000 27 Burnside Ln, Merrimac 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 163 $420,000 $415,000 $450,000 19 County St, Ipswich 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 60 $485,000 $490,000 $485,000 27 Gregory Island Rd, Hamilton 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 35 $499,900 $499,000 $499,900 2 Oak St, Newbury 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 37 $525,000 $515,000 $525,000 64 Liberty St, Newburyport 7 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 28 $549,000 $545,000 $549,000 278 School St, Groveland 8 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 35 $549,000 $549,900 $549,000 2 Greenwood St, Amesbury 12 room, 5 bed, 2f 1h bath Greek Revival 189 $524,000 $500,000 $549,900 4 Cabot Ct, Amesbury 9 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 6 $559,900 $565,500 $559,900 4 Woodland St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 20 $569,000 $530,000 $569,000 10 Orchard Rd, Essex 10 room, 7 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 25 $575,000 $510,000 $575,000 41 Belcher St, Essex 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 51 $550,000 $537,000 $585,00022 Lafayette St, Newburyport 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 43 $629,000 $640,000 $589,000 00 Wood Dr, Hamilton 5 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 64 $565,000 $500,000 $595,000 51 Hay St, Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Gambrel /Dutch 594 $495,000 $480,000 $599,900 27 Mulholland Dr, Ipswich 8 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 54 $619,000 $588,000 $619,000 137 High Rd, Newbury 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 547 $599,900 $526,000 $635,000 8 Pingree Farm Rd, Georgetown 12 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Cape 140 $599,000 $599,000 $639,000 33 Oak Ledge Circle, Rowley 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 57 $649,900 $640,000 $649,900 10 Grapevine Rd, Wenham 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 225 $529,000 $520,000 $679,000 10 Union St, Newburyport 8 room, 5 bed, 2f 1h bath Raised Ranch 81 $749,900 $735,000 $774,900 178 Water St, Newburyport 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 195 $975,000 $890,000 $995,000

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For years, my doctor has been trying to steer me away from peanut butter and toward other nut butters, like almond and cashew, saying they were more nutritious.

Recently, I discovered that a major manufacturer has come out with a line of cashew and almond butters that don't have all that oil floating on top. I grabbed one of each and compared them to my usual brand of peanut butter Ð and found no appreciable difference between the types! Calories, proteins and total carbohydrates all were very similar.

And now there's even more reason to stick with what I like, which is peanut butter: A 30-year Harvard study of nearly 120,000 professionals that looked at consumption of nuts in the diet. Here's what it learned:

"Increased nut consumption is associated with a reduced risk of major chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes."

The more times per week the participants had nuts, the lower their mortality rate. "Those who consumed nuts seven or more times per week had a 20 percent lower death rate." It was the same for peanuts and tree nuts, like pistachio, walnut, almond, hazelnut and cashew.

And that isn't all. The findings jibed with other studies done in the U.S., U.K. and the Netherlands.

Granted, the researchers couldn't explain exactly why this is so. Do people who eat nuts exercise more? Do they follow a healthier diet? (It was found that nut consumption caused less weight gain and was associated with smaller waists and less risk of obesity.) Therefore they don't specifically say "eat nuts, live longer." But there is a correlation, no matter how it works.

Try putting crushed nuts on your salads, yogurt and cereal, or spreading nut butters on crackers or toast. Or just eat them by the handful.

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

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I hope you did well on this quiz. This material and everything else you learn over the next few months will be on your final exam in the spring. Rest up and have a great holiday break.

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In honor of those high school and college students having to take mid-term exams, I have put together a little quiz for you. Good luck!

Question #1: The risk factors for gum disease are the same for heart disease (genetics, smoking, weight, lack of exercise, and high cholesterol).

Answer: False. Genetics and smoking tobacco are major risk factors, but stress, medications, lack of proper hygiene, and systemic problems, such as diabetes, are additional risk factors. Just like heart disease, management of gum disease requires strict maintenance visits to monitor and control the disease.

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

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

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

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

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