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ROWLEY – Michael Sabatini grew up on a Beverly farm where his father raised cows, chickens and fruit trees.

AMESBURY – Th e North Shore is known for many things, but of late one could add craft beer.

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ROWLEY - Connie Johnson Hambley’s fi rst book, Th e Charity, reads like a wild cross-country ride at Rolex Kentucky, complete with twists and turns, stomach-lurching drops, and the steady thrum of adrenaline. Set in Hamilton, Boston, and Perc, Kentucky, Th e Charity tells the story of Jessica Wyeth, whose privileged life on her family’s idyllic Hamilton estate, Wyeth’s World Wind Th oroughbreds, takes an unexpected and horrifying departure from all she’s known, leading her into a tangled web of international terrorism, survival, and questions about her past.

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� e Triton Viking Football team visited � e Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on September 18th. � e team is planning a fundraising event for their fi rst home game vs. Newburyport on Friday October 11th.

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So when Sabatini, now a Rowley resident and renovator of historic homes, saw the o p p o r t u n i t y to acquire the second oldest c o n t i n u a l l y operating farm in America, he jumped at the chance. He bought seven

acres of a 123-acre property the town of Rowley had acquired in

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as the touchstone of Jessica’s life, even when it spirals out of control, but it’s the thrill of the unraveling mystery, a hint of romance, and a

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terrifying glimpse into the clandestine terrorists in our midst that will keep readers glued to the pages of this thriller. Th at’s exactly what Rowley author Connie Hambley envisioned when the story about Jessica was just an idea. “My life was very full with a husband, kids, and a career, but this story was in my head and it wanted to be written,” she says. “I hired sitters to watch my kids and carved out time to write. It was a gift to myself, and the story just poured out of me. Th e fun and satisfaction came in just completing the story. Publishing it was an

afterthought.”Fast-forward 16 years. Connie

picked up the manuscript again

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The Grace Factor Opens in Salisbury

The Grace Factor, a Multimedia Fine Art /Craft Gallery and Studio located in Salisbury, MA will open its doors to the public on Oct 3rd, with it's Grand Opening Celebration on Oct 6th. www.gracefactorinternational.com

It has been a long time dream and vision for owner Grace Marchese. The shop is filled with original paintings, limited edition prints, hand-painted furniture, computer enhanced original photography, whimsical & unique home decorations, children's decor, wearable art, jewelry, greeting cards, and so much more.

Once you step into this wonderful space, you will marvel in the vast variety and selection the shop has to offer, and the obvious passion that comes from the artist themselves. "Our mission is to create an art filled mecca, where individuals can gather in a magical place to shop,

and experience creative wonder" states Grace. The Grace Factor is a true labor of love to the Universe, and we are thrilled it has come into fruition . This is simply the first step of our ongoing creative dream, and we can't wait to see how it changes and grows. I can not think of a more special place to have this vision take place. They invite all of you into their artistic and whimsical space, and appreciate each of you for your support. Please visit their new shop located at 50 Beach Rd, Salisbury Massachusetts, Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm after October 1st, or contact us by appointment

only at 978-499-8818. In addition to the grand opening,

there will be a 5 week show of the Artists original works at The Pavilion on Salisbury Beach. The show will run from October 25th - November 30th, with an Artist Reception on Friday, October 18th from 6pm-8pm. We invite the public to come by and view our work, and see our passion for this area. This body of work is a collection of stunning seascapes, beach dunes, salt marsh, and the coastal shoreline. This show pays homage to the area we love so much, says Grace Marchese.

About the Artists:Grace Marchese, is an Award

Winning Artist, Poet, Designer and former Art Educator. She is the creative genius and brain child behind The Grace Factor; a multimedia fine art/craft gallery and studio. Grace is currently

working on her newest collection of furniture and home accessories, numerous greeting card collections, 2 children's books, as well as a book of poetry, prose and visual delight. Her beautiful artwork and writings pay homage to nature and the human spirit. Grace's insights and wisdom leave her viewers and readers enchanted. Born and brought up in the Boston Area, she venture to Essex County 7 years ago. The area, she found, lends itself visual, spiritually, and creatively, to the heart and soul of any true Artist! Grace ventured here with a divine purpose and mission in mind; to not only create and develop a multitude of art forms she produces, but to aid in the promotion of other true artists and creative individuals, aiding them in getting their work out to the public. Grace works diligently and tirelessly on causes she believe in, especially those that aid in promoting "The Arts". She believes creative vibration can change a community, moving it in a positive direction. Grace is currently working on a web based radio show, where she will be interviewing fellow Artist, Poets, Writers, Creators, and all those unique individuals who put color in the community.

Tim Fitzgerald began his love and formal study of art while a student at the University of New Hampshire. During his premedical preparation he began to take studio art classes with a focus on sculpture. Having been a self taught painter for several years prior to college Fitzgerald found his niche with three dimensional art. He was fortunate to study for a year with nationally acclaimed artist

Sigmund Abeles while at UNH. Upon graduating; Fitzgerald spent the summer at the Saint Gaudens National Historic site in Cornish NH under the tutelage of sculptor Robert Carsten. It was during this period that he was exposed to the magnificent bas-relief sculpture of St. Gaudens and inspired to began an intensive study and pursuit of relief sculpture. During the next four years art had to take a back seat to medical studies at the University of New England. Though his productivity was limited during this period, the knowledge of human anatomy he obtained would prove invaluable to his growth as an artist. Fitzgerald relocated to the American Southwest for ten years and pursued his study of both painting and sculpture studying at the renown Scottsdale Artist school and in workshops with many nationally acclaimed artists. In 1999 he relocated back to his native New England were he continues his practice of medicine and his love of art. While the two disciplines of art and medicine would seem at odds with each other, Fitzgerald finds them to be complementary. They create a balance in his life and the skills in each field help to strengthen and enhance those of the other.

Priscilla Leonard celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on September 4, 2013. A Plum Island homeowner and beach lover since 1952, formerly of Needham, MA and St. Augustine, FL, is currently a resident at the Sea View Retreat in Rowley.

Priscilla, is a life-long avid gardener, knitter and crafter and was a member and volunteer for the Newbury Council on Aging until just a few months ago. She was also an active member of the People's United Methodist Church of Newburyport. Priscilla was an RN and served overseas during the Second World War as a First Lieutenant in the US Army Women's Corp.

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In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act Mass. G.L. 131 Section 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protec-tion Bylaw, as amended, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex located at 39 Central Street, to consider a Re-quest to Determine Applicability application filed by E. J. Sea-boyer, for proposed construction of a replacement sewage disposal system and abandonment of an existing system possibly within the 100’ Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 256 Main Street (Map 24, Parcel/Lot 81) in Rowley, MA.

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Historic Bradstreet Farm Being Renovated 2006 from the Bradstreet family.

On the historic farm off of Route 1A just north of the Pine Grove Elementary School stands an English-style barn, built in the 1800s, and a house built in the 1900s.

“I saw it as a way to recreate the farm that my father had. I wanted to continue his memory,” Sabatini said. “It is awesome.”

Sabatini plans to keep operating the farm in the Bradstreet family tradition. But it is also a legacy to his own family. He has already planted apple and pear trees that were on his father's farm. He brought rose bushes from the family farm to plant here. And he took down the fl ag that fl ew over the Beverly farm and plans to fl y it over his Rowley farm.

Th e Bradstreet Farm is one of two land grant estates in Rowley from the King Charles I of England. Th e other is the Cross-Hammond-Harris-Savage farm.

Humphrey Bradstreet settled on the farm in 1635. It has remained an operating farm owned by the Bradstreets for 378 years until the town acquired it for $2.75 million with Community Preservation Funds.

Doris Bradstreet, who recently celebrated her 90th birthday, still drops by the farm to watch the renovations to the house being made by the fi rst person who is not

a friend and fellow builder. He has painted the siding it in

historic colors, laid wide-plant fl ooring inside, installed new energy-effi cient windows and added two doors, with approval of the Historical Commission, on the back of the house.

Th e barn presents additional challenges. Previous owners wanted to convert it to a hay barn so they removed some of the roof rafters. Sabatini is applying for grants to restore the old barn, which he said is one of only three English-style barns in New England. Th e English-style barn had large doors that allowed wagons to be driven through the barn.

He plans to bring in some Pennsylvania Amish builders he has worked with before to restore the beams.

Sabatini's seven acres are part of a greater plan by the town of Rowley to maximize the use of the land. More than 100 acres of the property will be left as open space for passive recreation. Nine acres, close to the school, are allocated for ballfi elds. And two acres within sight of Sabatini's house will be used to build four aff ordable houses, possibly for veterans.

Th at means that the Bradstreet Farm will utilize all four components of the state Community Preservation Act, recreation, open space, historic preservation and aff ordable housing.

a Bradstreet.“She is a wonderful lady,”

Sabatini said of the widow of George Bradshaw, who owned the farm since 2001. “We sit and she tells me stories, and we watch the hummingbirds.”

Sabatini, who has renovated several historic buildings, has gutted the old house and is restoring and improving the home under the watchful eye of the Rowley Historical Commission.

Th e home, located in the Great Marsh with frontage on the Rowley River, is designated a National Historic structure, so every detail of the renovations must be approved by the commission.

“Th e Historical Commission has been very helpful, very cooperative, very insightful,” Sabatini said. “Th ey are a dream to work with.”

He said his experience in making historical renovations has always been positive. Th e regulations, which are lengthy, only require that the builder do a quality job, he said.

He plans to live in the renovated home, which he hopes will be ready for occupancy by Th anksgiving. Th e old farm was used primarily to raise hay, but it also had dairy cows and produced onions. Sabatini wants to bring in goats and sheep and may lease out space for horses.

And he plans to rent half of the house, which is legally a duplex, to

Newburyport and Amesbury are in for a few weeks of tough campaigning as both its mayors face stiff challenges to their reelection on Nov. 5.

Amesbury Mayor Th atcher Kezer ran second in the primary election to challenger Ken Gray in his bid for re-election. Gray

won 977 votes to Kezer's 826 votes. Two other candidates, James Th ivierge and Jeff rey Hoover, did not draw many votes.

Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday survived a challenge from two city councilors in her bid to serve the city's fi rst four-

year term as mayor. She took the top position in the fi rst election and will face retired fi refi ghter Dick Sullivan Jr. in the city’s general election.

Th e unoffi cial count was Holaday 1,496, City Councilor Sullivan 1,355 and City Councilor Greg Earls 1,302.

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AMESBURY - A lawn full of pumpkins awaits you at the Main Street Church in downtown Amesbury beside the Public Library, 145 Main St. Come and pick out your favorite to carve for Halloween or decorate for Fall. Pricing is done by visual size instead of weight. It all begins on October 6th through the 30th, every day, except Monday until 6 pm. We will also be open on Columbus Day, Monday October 14th. Bring the whole family, your parents, neighbors, friends, or even your playgroup. There will be a game or two, a place to take the perfect picture and a special event on the 19th with live music, food and fun that will support our Haiti mission next spring. All proceeds will benefit the outreach activities of the Main Street Church. There is a perfect pumpkin waiting just for you. Questions or Information: 978-388-0982

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Cultural Council requests interested community members and/or groups to apply for grants that support cultural activities within the community. Oct. 15th is the application deadline. These grants can support exhibits, festivals, short term residencies, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Local Cultural Grant Applications are available at the MA Cultural Council website www.massculturalcouncil.org. All applicants must submit an original and nine photocopies of application documents. All applications are due by Oct. 15 to the Amesbury Cultural Council, Amesbury Town Hall, 62 Friend St., Amesbury, Ma. 01913.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Have you been diagnosed with Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma or some other condition that has prevented you from activities you enjoy? The 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. The meetings alternate between educational and social support with bi-annual outings. This support group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 1-3pm at the Amesbury Senior Center. Please contact Doreen Brothers at 978-388-8138 to sign up.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The 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.

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Dunn's Farmstand offers the famous Blue Seal Animal Feeds for ALL animals including cats and dogs. Blue Seal Feeds (founded in Lawrence, MA in 1868) is one of the highest regarded animal products in the industry for its nutritional content and high quality. Not found in retail stores, Dunn's Farmstand is proud to offer this line and offers expert advice too. The farmstand also offers fresh vegetables and an array of locally made fresh items. The farmstand is a virtual potpourri of New England products and serves the creamiest locally made Shaw Farm ice cream (made in Dracut, MA). It is located on 918 Salem St. (Rt 97) in Groveland (across from Hastings) They can be reached at (978) 372-5558.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Town of Ipswich will hold the Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Performing Arts Center (Ipswich Middle/High School).

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Musicians Of Aston Magna - “The Baroque Violin at its Zenith” Daniel Stepner, baroque violin; Teresa Wakim, soprano; Peter Sykes, harpsichord; Laura Jeppesen, viola da gamba on Sunday, October 6th at the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County St, Ipwich.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Rotary’s 6th annual “Masquerade Ball” will be held Friday October 18 from 7:30 pm to midnight at the Turner Hill Mansion in Ipswich. The event includes dinner, dancing, a raffle and cash bar. This year’s theme is “Twilight”, and proceeds will benefit a variety of local non-profit programs. Celebrate the dress theme of Black and White and Twilight through masks, costumes, or cocktail and optional black tie attire. Tickets are $75 per person and include one raffle ticket. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets early at any Ipswich or Rowley branch of the First Ipswich Bank, Institution for Savings, or TD Bank until October 11. No tickets will be sold at the door. Age 21 and over only. For information and to purchase tickets, contact Jeff Silva at 617-548-0402. Details are available at www.ipswichrotary.org/masqueradeball.cfm

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Bethany Masonic Lodge will be holding their “Theme Dinner Series” BOSTON BEAN” join us in showing the Red sox Some Love”, Ham and bean supper the First Saturday of October 5 at the Masonic Hall on 31 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 from 4:30 to 6 PM. Cost is 10 dollars for adults 5 dollars for kids. Dinner includes: ham, hot dogs, 3 kinds of beans, potato and egg salad, Cole slaw, macaroni salad, brown bread, rolls, drinks, desserts and an atmosphere like no other bean supper would provide.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Affordable housing in Newburyport is in short supply, so additional units are particularly welcome. Among the 25 homes recently built at Oleo Woods, a new community located off Russell Terrace Extension, are two affordable three-bedroom condominiums, to be offered for sale this month at a below market sales price of $199,800 to eligible homebuyers. Springwell Investments and Green & Company developed and built this new home community, known as Oleo Woods. T This provides an excellent opportunity for moderate income individuals and families to be able to afford homeownership in the City of Newburyport. We strongly encourage all eligible individuals and families to apply. Applications are available in the Office of Planning and Community Development at Newburyport City Hall, as well as the Public Library. Completed applications are due by October 21. An informational meeting about this opportunity will be held September 23 at 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. This will be preceded by a site tour at the property, 5 Richardson Path off Russell Street Extension, at 6:00 pm. For more information, call (978) 785-6536.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Aspiring photography contest competitors have just a little over two weeks left to submit their work to the 2013 Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Nature & Wildlife Photography Contest. That deadline arrives on October 4th. The two themed categories are wildlife and landscapes/seascapes. Further categorization includes images taken with a “point and shoot” camera versus those captured with a camera with interchangeable lenses (e.g., digital single lens reflex or DSLR). Finally, entries will be judged within two age categories – adult and youth (under age 18). A complete list of contest guidelines is available through the refuge web site: www.fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/. All contest entries will be on public display in the refuge visitor center during the first two weeks in October. The contest is sponsored by the refuge, the Photographic Society of Parker River NWR, and Hunt’s Photo.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Police Officer Donald Hall and Sergeant Robert Roy offer this class as an auto-safety review for people 50 years old and over. Realizing that it’s easy to become relaxed over the years about one’s driving skills, Officer Hall offers tips to staying alert and in control of your vehicle. Re-learning defensive driving techniques as well as breaking common bad habits long-time drivers acquire, participants will be safer on the road as a result of the class. Recognized by AAA, certification may result in lower insurance premiums. Two, 2-hour sessions: Thursdays, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. October 3 and 10. High School. Cost: $5. Materials fee paid to officers $5. Class limit: 20. Newburyport Adult & Community Education, Newburyport High School, 241 High St, Newburyport. Contact: Vicki Hendrickson, (978) 361-6008, e-mail: [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St, will be hosting a Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 12th from 8 am – 2pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited. Spaces with one (1) table are available for $20. Additional table $10. Rain date, October 19th. Don't miss the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Dealers and Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table please contact Kelly Burke-Anderson at [email protected] or 978-465-2300. (leave a message and we will get back to you) Tables will be assigned by lottery. Set up begins at 7am. Sale begins at 8am Refunds will be made in case of inclement weather on the 13th.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Celtic Concert with The Crossing, Old South Church, 29 Federal St, Newburyport. Thursday October 3, 2013 @ 7 PM - Doors open at 6:30 PM, Donations will be received at concert in lieu of ticket sales. Sponsored by FirstLoveWorks. For more information visit http://grrrrecords.com/crossing.cfm

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join us on Thursday, October 10 at 7p.m. as Holly Robinson discusses her new novel, The Wishing Hill, how novelists use local settings to inspire fictional scenes, and the difference between writing fiction and nonfiction. Ms. Robinson’s work has appeared in a variety of national magazines, and her new book, Beach Plum Island, is due out next spring. Call the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, at 978-948-2850 for more information.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join The Alzheimer’s Support Group - It is critical for any who are primary caregivers or have loved ones in a facility to; 1)understand Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and how you can still play an important role in your loved one’s life and, 2) acquire the tools needed to allow you time for your life; less stress and less guilt. You can learn that it is alright to be angry, to feel frustrated, to ask for help, to recognize your limits, to make mistakes, to laugh and love, to hope. If you are interested in becoming part of this group, it meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the SeaView Retreat, 50 Mansion Drive, Rowley from 6:30-8:00pm. The group offers educational resources, guest speakers and peer support. The

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join Joppa Flats Sanctuary Director Bill Gette and USFWS veteran David Weaver for this weekly birding field trip in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. Appropriate for all birding levels. Wednesday, September 25, 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/joppaflats.

EXPLORING THE REFUGE BY KAYAK

Wednesday, September 25th at 2:00 pm - 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. 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. Phone: (978) 465-5753

AFTERSCHOOL AT JOPPA: BACKYARD PONDERS

Children in grades 1 to 4 are invited to engage in wildlife learning experiences with a different theme each week. Come for one or sign up for the series. Three remaining sessions. 10/2: Tidal Mudflat Trekkers; 10/9: Salt Marsh Scholars; 10/16: Wetland Birders. Wednesday, September 25, 3:30-5:00 pm. Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $15. Preregistration is required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th

ZENTANGLE FOR TEENSSusan Smith will be at the

Amesbury Public Library on Thursday,

September 26 at 3:00pm to present her program on Zentangle. It is an easy to learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Susan will show teens all of the techniques for this relaxed form of drawing. For more information please contact Margie Walker, Teen Librarian at 978-388-8148 or [email protected]

PUNT, PASS & KICKBoys and Girls Club of Lower

Merrimack Valley To Host NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition powered by USA Football. Young pro football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley hosts an NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition on September 26 at 4 p.m. The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15. For competition information, call Robert Shirling (Program Director of The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley) at 978 462-7003 (ext. 102). Entry forms are available online at NFLPPK.com or from The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley located at 18 Maple Street in Salisbury Massachusetts.

HOW TO GO TO COLLEGE…WITHOUT GOING BROKE!

College Planning Services will present a FREE dinner seminar on college financing on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Stripers Grill, 175 Bridge Road, Salisbury, MA from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. At this dinner seminar you will learn tips on how to maximize your free scholarship money and which colleges have the most scholarship money to distribute. Reservations are required. Please sign up at www.CollegePlanningServices.org or call John DeLorey of College Planning Services at 978-462-1666.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE

Representative Brad Hill (R-Ipswich) will be holding the 2nd Annual North Shore Community Food Drive to benefit the Acord Food Pantry, Rowley Food Pantry and the Ipswich Community Food Pantry. The event will take place at the Rowley Market Basket on Friday, September 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday, September 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monetary donations are also welcomed. For more information on the North Shore Community Food Drive sponsored by State Representative Brad Hill, please contact his office at (617) 722-2100. To learn more about the Ipswich Community Food Pantry please visit www.ipswichma.com/directory/local.asp#Community for more information about the Rowley Food Pantry please visit http://www.rowleyfoodpantry.

com/ and for more information about the Acord Food Pantry please visit acordfoodpantry.org.

125TH ANNIVERSARY TEAThe Anna Jaques Hospital Aid

Association will celebrate its 125th year of dedicated service with a special anniversary tea. Founded in 1888, the AJH Aid Association is one of the oldest continuously operating auxiliary societies in Massachusetts. Its longstanding goal has been to support patient services and to promote the health, education and welfare of the Greater Newburyport community. The 125th Anniversary Tea will be reminiscent of teas of old and will include specialty sandwiches, desserts, tea and coffee. It will take place on Friday, September 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Higgins Room at the hospital. The cost will be $15 for Aid Association members and $17 for nonmembers. Reservations for the tea may be made by sending a check, made out to the AJH Aid Association, to Ms. Amanda LaPlante, Volunteer Office, Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950. Seating is limited, so early registration is strongly recommended. For questions, please call Amanda LaPlante, at 978-463-1150.

ROWLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2013 ANNUAL MEETING

We are happy to announce the Rowley Historical Society’s Annual Meeting & Pot Luck Supper, on Friday evening, September 27th, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. This year it will be held at the 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House & Barn, 233 Main Street in Rowley. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for gathering and dinner is served at 6:30. This year we would like you to bring a favorite main dish, salad, or side dish to share with everyone. We hope to see you there… If you are unable to cook that night a $5.00 donation for dinner is requested. Come and enjoy a delicious & delightfully stimulating evening. Everyone is welcome.

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CRAFT FAIRArea craftspeople are invited to

sell their wares on the lawn of the Georgetown library on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the first day of the Friends of the Library book sale. Vendors must supply their own tables and chairs. A 10 by 10 space costs just $15. Reservations may be made with Library Director Ruth Eifort, 978-352-5728. If it rains the outdoor crafts sale will be cancelled, but the book sale will be held rain or shine. As part of the Georgetown Days celebration, the book sale will take place Sept. 28 from 9 to 1, Sept. 29 from 9 to 3, and a bag sale will begin at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING

Join our experienced leaders in a search for avian activity in the Newburyport/Plum Island area. For beginners and birders of all skill levels. Saturday, September 28, 9:00-11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

GEORGETOWN CRAFT FAIRArea craftspeople are invited to

sell their wares on the lawn of the Georgetown library on Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the first day of the Friends of the Library book sale. Vendors must supply their own tables and chairs. A 10 by 10 space costs just $15. Reservations may be made with Library Director Ruth Eifort, 978-352-5728. If it rains the outdoor crafts sale will be cancelled, but the book sale will be held rain or shine. As part of the Georgetown Days celebration, the book sale will take place Sept. 28 from 9 to 1, Sept. 29 from 9 to 3, and a bag sale will begin at 2 p.m. on Sept. 30. “BEHIND THE SCENES” REFUGE TOUR

Held on Saturday, September, 28th at 9:30 am and Sunday, September 8, 29th at 1:00 pm. Tours last approximately 2 hours. 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. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Headquarters visitor center. Each session is limited to 10 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle –based

tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Preregistration required. Phone: (978) 465-5753

OPERATION TROOP SUPPORT DAY

Green Meadows Farm in Hamilton pays tribute to veterans and their families on Saturday, Sept. 28th when they host Operation Troop Support Day at the farm. Local veterans and their families are invited to join Operation Troop Support members for a fun day that includes hay rides, tours of the farm fields named for fallen heroes and the toe-tapping sounds of the New Liberty Dixieland Band. The free event runs from Noon to 3:00 PM. Refreshments are available for purchase at the Farmstand, located at 656 Asbury Street in Hamilton, on the Topsfield/Hamilton line. Operation Troop Support, based in Danvers, provides care packages, cards and holiday gifts to US troops serving in war zones and across the country, and conducts a monthly family support group. Green Meadows Farm is the region’s oldest, family-owned certified organic farm and CSA, founded by Major General George S. Patton in 1982. GMF offers locally grown vegetables, eggs, bakery items, heritage meats, festivals and more. For more information contact Joanne at 978-468-3769.

3rd ANNUAL OKTOBERFESTThe Greater Newburyport Chamber

of Commerce and Industry announces their third annual Oktoberfest. This family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, September 28 from 12 – 6 PM at Cashman Park in Newburyport. The event will feature a traditional German beer garden under the tent with a wide variety of German and American food. The event will also feature German music by the Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band. This family-friendly event is intended for the whole family and will be held rain or shine. Admission to the beer tent is $5 per person and attendees under 21 are free of charge. There are fees for beer, food and rides. For more information on the event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ann Ormond at the Chamber.

VISIT THE BROCKLEBANK MUSEUM DURING TRAILS & SAILS 2013

The Georgetown Historical Society will be hosting an Open House at the Brocklebank Museum on September 28 & 29 from 12 – 5 PM as part of Trails & Sails 2013. The museum, located at 108 East Main Street in Georgetown, houses many unique and interesting antiques and artifacts, including Georgetown’s legendary “Haunted Meal Chest,” and the original 1754 tavern sign, which was fired at by Revolutionary Minute Men on their way to battle. Visit www.trailsandsails.org for more information, or contact the Georgetown Historical Society at [email protected].

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A TAIL OF TWO KITTIESArt Experience Invites You to An

Afternoon with Libby Chase and “A Tail of Two Kitties” on Saturday, September 28th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Artist Presentation at 2:00 pm. Art Experience, 17 High Street, Hampton NH. Using her latest illustration publication, “A Tail of Two Kitties”, as a model Local Artist, Libby Chase will speak on how she created the illustrations for this children’s book beginning with concept sketches through the final illustrations of the book. Libby will also demonstrate the different media and techniques used to create the images.

WALKING TOURJoin author William Hallett and

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breweries were available to discuss the history, brewing processes, and subtle nuances of their favorite brews.

About 7,000 people attended the event, paying $15 to get into the event and $1 per beer sample of three ounces.

Th e event has grown signifi cantly from its fi rst Brew Fest seven years ago when 300 attended.

Among the favorite beers was Slumbrew, produced by Somerville Brewing Company. Th e Newburyport Brewery served its Pale Ale, Plum Island Belgian Ale and Greenhead IPA, which is touted as the beer that bites you back.

Foolproof Brewing from Rhode Island poured its popular Backyahd IPA and Barstool Golden Ale. Th ese beers are not sold in New Hampshire, so the park's parking lot was fi lled with cars bearing New Hamphire's motto, “Live Free or Die”.

In addition to the craft brews, the event off ered the less adventurous several mainstream beers like Coors Light. And for the non-beer drinkers, there were also samples of Angry Orchard Cider, Ipswich Rum and Seňor Sangria.

In addition to the beer, there were barbecue to eat and live music on an outside stage.

And the park always features

rides, including the ZORB rides and summer tubing. Th e Brew Fest also featured sumo wrestling where the brave or slightly intoxicated donned huge sumo wrestling suits and climbed on a large mat to prove their prowess.

Th e Zorb is an 11-foot infl atable transparent sphere with another infl ated sphere suspended inside it. Riders step into the orb and strap themselves into a harness. Th ey can ride the Zydro with up to three people and fi ve gallons of water down an 800-foot grassy slope.

But the focus of Brew Fest was on the beer.

One of the most popular events was the Sam Adams offi cial stein-hoisting competition. Participants held a full stein of Sam Adams’ Octoberfest at arm’s length to see who could hold it the longest.

Th ere was also the always popular Beer Olympics, which allowed the beer drinkers to burn off some calories by participating in several challenges. And there are ladder golf and a beer pong tournament.

“It is really any game that we can come up with that allows you to play without spilling your beer,” said Meredith Robinson, the park's marketing director. “It is really fun.”

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Last weekend, many of these and other beers were on display at the Amesbury Sports Park at its Seventh Annual Brew Fest. More than 100 beers, many of them local, were available for sampling.

“Th e Brew Fest has traditionally been my favorite event of the year,” said Amesbury Sports Park President MaryCarol Fowler, “but this year, after hosting a slew of large obstacle course races including Spartan Race, Superhero Scramble, Foam Fest, and many more, I really feel like I’m ready for some cold beer.”

Th e Brew Fest featured the entire craft brew portfolio of Merrimack Valley Distributors. Retailers were invited to attend the event to experience all the beers at $1 for a three-ounce sample.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - At the Rowley Public Library this month, some of our local boy scouts have assembled an array of crafts, patches and pictures to show off their accomplishments. If you are considering getting involved in scouts, or if you have a scout, come see what they’re up to. On display at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, through the month of September.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Cultural Council requests community members, schools and organizations to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the town. October 15 is the deadline for applications to be postmarked. Th ese grants can support a variety of projects and activities including festivals, short-term artist residencies, performances in schools and libraries, workshops and lectures. Newly modifi ed application forms and specifi c town guidelines are available online at www.mass-culture.org/Rowley.

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Press, named for her children, Chase, Ryder, and Skylar.

Th at kind of can-do attitude is reminiscent of the resourceful Jessica, but Connie insists the book is not autobiographical, nor are the characters modeled on any specifi c people she’s known. “Although horses are a theme, the real focus of this book is the far-reaching destructive power of terrorism: in this case, the cells based in Northern Ireland,” she explains. “It’s also about the ability of the mind to repress traumatic events and how that aff ects a life when the memories start to surface. Th e characters are an amalgam of interesting people I’ve known along the way. People may read the description of Wyeth’s World Wind Farm in Hamilton and try to place it, but it’s based on the best of the farms I’ve known in Hamilton and upstate New York, where I grew up.”

Th erein lies a strong and chilling thread of familiarity between the author and her character, Jessica. Connie’s youth was spent in Pawling, New York, on her family’s dairy farm, where she grew up loving her horses, visiting the milking cows in the sprawling dairy barn, and exploring the vast fi elds and forests on their land. Th at idyllic life was shattered when an arsonist torched their barn. “I was just fi ve years old,” says Connie, “and all I can remember of that day is my mother’s fear, the smell of the smoke, and, like a typical fi ve-year-old, being worried because I couldn’t fi nd my shoes.”

Th ose memories have evolved with a greater understanding of the terrible violation suff ered by the family. She continues with carefully chosen words: “Th e arsonist was a man who took exception to my family, for whatever reason, and set fi re to the main dairy barn. What I remember most now is that my father and grandfather were heroic that day. Th ey went into the burning barn to get all the cows out safely, before it burned to the ground. As I got older, I understood what it feels like to experience that kind of terrorism and violation of your home and security.”

Th at act of violence had an enormous impact on Connie’s family, striking at the very heart of their livelihood, but as an adult, she’s has found a way to balance the terrible experience with her overwhelmingly positive memories of life on the farm. As with Jessica, Connie’s love of horses and the outdoors is an important part of her life.

Th rough college, law school in Vermont, and a career in fi nance and law in Boston, Connie maintained a connection to horses. “I don’t have a horse right now, but my friends will tell you I’m the best horse sitter on the North Shore,”

she says. “Horses have always kept me grounded, whether I’m riding, showing, or just being around them. I had six horses growing up and I did a lot of competing. Th at’s why it was so important to me to get every aspect of the horse scenes authentic and credible, just as I did with the aspects of terrorism.

“You have to remember that I wrote the manuscript before the events of 9/11, and it’s eerie to me how terrorism played out in America after I did so much research while writing the book. I wanted it to be accurate in every way, from the experience of riding a trail in late-afternoon sunlight to the details about how terrorism grows. Readers, especially horse people, can spot a mistake a mile away. I didn’t want anything to take away from the reader’s experience. Horses are a big part Jessica’s strength, and her ability to think on her feet and adapt quickly to any situation.”

Her love of horses also brought Connie to Hamilton. “When I was living in Boston, I took a day trip to the North Shore and fell in love with the area, especially Hamilton,” she says. “It’s a lovely town with a country feel, an active horse community, and close proximity to the ocean, which makes it just about the perfect place to live.” She and her husband, Scott, settled in nearby Rowley, where they’re raising their children.

Connie is working on a sequel to Th e Charity.

“I’m deep into research on terrorism and Northern Ireland for Th e Troubles,” she says. “Readers of Th e Charity keep asking me, ‘What’s next for Jessica?’ I’m working on the sequel because there’s much more to the story and Jessica has become a very real person to readers. My favorite story is from one who contacted me to tell me she was walking out of her building and saw a note with phone numbers attached announcing that a guy was giving away his furniture. Th e reader had already torn off a strip for a friend she knew needed furniture when she suddenly remembered that the friend was actually Jessica from my book! Th at’s how real Jessica becomes to readers.”

Connie has a third book tugging at her imagination, but she’s keeping it at bay while she works on Th e Troubles.

She stays accessible to her fans, saying, “I’m proud of Th e Charity, and it’s great to go to book signings, readings, and book clubs to meet the readers, listen to their feedback, and share my experience writing the book with them. It’s a dream come true for me, and I’m enjoying every minute of it.”

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ROWLEY FARMER’S MARKETCalling all backyard farmers - pit

your produce against the rest! We are hosting a homegrown fruit and veggie contest on Sunday, September 29 at the Rowley Farmer's Market, with divisions for youth and adults. More information will be available on our Facebook page. We also invite kids ages 3+ to come and make a scarecrow craft with us! Th e Farmer's Market runs Sundays from 8AM to 1PM on the Rowley Town Common.

SUNDAY BIRDINGVisit the Parker River National

Wildlife Refuge, Merrimack River, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and other very productive sites in Newbury and Rowley to observe migrating seabirds, ducks, and land birds. Sunday, September 29, 9:00 am - 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.

THE THREE AMIGOSDon’t miss Th e Th ree Amigos at Th e

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JEWELRY MAKING FOR TEENSJess Gingerich will be at the

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MONTHLY GENEALOGY CLUBTh e Amesbury Public Library will

be having a monthly Genealogy Club starting Monday, September 30 at 5:30. Th e club will meet the last Monday of the month. Th e fi rst meeting will be getting information from members about what they would like the club to be. We will have presenters, Webinars and talk to people about genealogy research. For more information, please contact Margie Walker, Local History Librarian at 978-388-8148 or [email protected]

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Modern Woodmen of America Summit Chapter members in Rowley will come together on Monday, September 30th for a Pizza Night Social at Sal's Pizza, Ipswich. Th ey will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. For more information or to get involved, contact Carpentier at 978-500-2523, [email protected].

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Head and neck surgeons play a critical role in detecting and treating HPV-related OSCC, and they are arguably the best poised to educate patients, families, and the public regarding the prevention of the disease, the study authors noted.

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HPV… another epidemicrole (13.5%).

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently recommends routine HPV vaccination for girls and boys ages 11 to 12 years, although the series of three shots can be started as young as age 9. Catch-up immunization is recommended to age 26 years for women and age 21 for men.

If you have children in these age groups, and this subject has not been brought up, I think it is worth a discussion with your children’s physician.

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AMERICAN HOME IMPROVEMENT CARPENTRY - Repairs & Additions. Interior/Exterior Painting. Fully Insured. 30 years experience. Free Estimates. Excellent Referrals. 978-465-2283

HOUSE CLEANOUTS - Dump Runs, Junk Removed, Lowest Price & Best Work. Serving the Seacoast and Essex County. Call Josh at 603-997-9608

PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, MASONRY, Mold on Vinyl Siding Cleaned. Gutters Installed, Repaired, Cleaned. Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Outboards - Bought, Sold, Repaired. Yard

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NOW HIRINGMust be reliable,

dependable and caring.Responsibilities include

bathing, meal prep,light housekeeping,

shopping & transportation for seniors which include

the following townsSalisbury, Amesbury,

Newburyport,Haverhill, Groveland

Rowley and all ofEssex County.

All shifts available Days/Eves/Nights and Weekends.

1-978-442-5916

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Joshua T. Eisen Quality Work/Fully InsuredMaster License No. 10647

www.eisenplumbing.comCall 978-790-8002

Joshua T. Eisen Quality Work/Fully InsuredMaster License No. 10647

www.eisenplumbing.comCall 978-790-8002

CARS WANTED

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Salisbury AutoSalvage

• Damaged and Junk Cars• Heavy and Light Duty Trucks• Buses, Farm Equipment• Steel, Car Blocks, Light Irons•Aluminum, Copper, Stainless• Wheels, Radiators

1-800-343-032716 Main Street, Salisbury MA

$ $ C A S H P A I D $ $For Junk Vehicles & Scrap Metals

PLUMBING & HEATING

PARTS COMPUTER

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Contact your Advertising Consultant today!P: 978-948-8696 • F: [email protected]

FREE APPRAISALCall Peter Pratt

1-800-870-4086 or 978-352-2234

HouRS VARy, So PLEASECALL FIRSt

WAntEd to buyGold Scrap, Gold Coins, Post CardsSterling Silver......$18 per troy oz.Silver Coins pre1965....$15 per $1.999 Silver bars.............$21 per oz.uS Silver dollars............$25 eachWartime nickels 1942-1945....$0.75 eauS Clad Half dollars 1965-1969....$2.50 ea

Hobby SuPPLIESRemote Controlled Vehicles

EstEs Rockets & Supplies,Plastic & Wood Models / Supplies

Autos, trucks, Planes, Ships & morePineCars & derby SuppliesX-Acto Sets, Paints & More

MEtALdEtECtoRS

COINSITEMS WANTED – Wanted by Pratt Coin and Hobby in Georgetown. u.S. Coins, silver, gold, foreign world money. old pocket watches, wrist watches, costume jewelry and post cards. Wheat pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each.

20 E Main St, Georgetown, MA Mon-Fri 8:30a-6p, Sat 10a-5p

Phone 978-352-2234

$19,995



Expert Local Computer Services Home & Business, Windows/Macs Virus Removal, Data Backup Software/Hardware Support We are here for you!

CALL (978) 346-4087 * $10 off labor charge only. Expires 12/31/2013 TC-1 Est. in 2004

$10 off*

For All Your Repair and Maintenance Needs!

• Window/Door Repair• Handrails & Grab Bars• Exterior Trim Repair• Plus much, much more!

• Winterizing/Caulking/Sealing• Cabinets/Counters/Storage • Crown moldings

978-462-1994

Clean & Courteous

Local Referrals

HIC # 154945 LIC # 046117

• Window/Door Repair• Handrails & Grab Bars

• Plus much, much more!

• Winterizing/Caulking/Sealing• Cabinets/Counters/Storage

978-462-1994

Clean & Courteous

CALL The HandymanMaster

Carpenterwith 25yrs

Experience

HIC # 166932

28

HANDYMAN

FOR SALE

IBANEZ ACOUSTIC GUITAR (Natural) - Excellent Condition. Original Box with Black Padded Carrying Case. Strings and Stand Included. Please call 978-462-3349

PLUMBING & HEATING

Professional Interior PaintingJay's Painting 978-314-0140

PAINTING

Lawn, Garden & Snow EquipmentSales and Service

401 Main Street (Rt. 1A)Rowley, MA 01969(978) 948-2723



Your ideal current situation for this program is as follows...You are not going to college - Looking for a CAREERYour monthly expenses are manageableYou own your own car with short commuteSeeking motivated self-starters with willingness to learn & growMust provide good attendance/attitudeGood computer & mechanical skillsYou can continually lift heavy objects & stand at machines for long periods

•••••••

HELP WANTED!!!!

APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMFOR RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADS

So you’re not going to College...LEARN A TRADE & EARN!

in Manufacturing Print or In Line Direct Mail Finishing

YOU WILL EARN & LEARN ON THE JOB TRAININGApprenticeship/Entry Level Training - 2 years plus on-the-job training - NO OVERTIME - NO FULL TIME BENEFITS - Printing Press helper or In-Line Direct Finishing packer to start. This 2 year apprentice program can pos-sibly lead to a full time position with benefits. Call for more information on this issue.Apprentices to learn to interpret information on job tickets. The apprentice will learn from experienced operators, kinves rolled, Direct Mail Ink-Jet system, and finishing line machinery. Apprentice training hours: 32 hours per week - 8 hours/4 days per week. 1st shift (7-2) - 2nd shift (3 - 10) - 3rd shift (11 - 6)

[email protected] Email resumewww.bwpress.com Download Employment ApplicationCall B & W Press (978)352-6100

Located off I95 at Route 133/95 - EASY COMMUTE! Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer. No Public Transportation. WEARE A “SMOKE FREE” & “ZERO TOLERANCE DRUG FREE” CAMPUS. SMOKING NOT ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON B&W PRESS PROPERTY

B & W Press, Inc.401 E. Main StreetGeorgetown, MA 01833

(978) 352-6100(978) 352-5955 faxwww.bwpress.comemail: [email protected]

THE SUMMER IS OVER SOON!!!!

Display Ad: $50/week

HELP WANTEDPART TIME

TELEMARKETINGREPRESENTATIVE

5 Years MinimumSuccessful Selling

Telemarketing Experience

Candidate needs solid computer skills with good Microsoft Office Aptitude. Past Printing Sales or Marketing would be very helpful. Hours: Structured Part Time Shift – 25 hours per week. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hourly Non Exempt. Email Resume:[email protected]. Application Form: www.bwpress.com. Call B&W Press: 9 7 8 - 3 5 2 - 6 1 0 0 .Located off I95 at Route 133/95, Easy Commute! Authorized to work in the US, No Public Transportation, Smoke Free Campus, Zero Tolerance Drug Free Campus, Junction Rte. 95 & 133, 401 E. Main Street, Georgetown, MA 01833, Telephone 978-352-6100

Display Ad: $35/week

Ayer BrothersRoofing

Call Bill directly at

978-317-0760

Ayer BrothersWeather Tight Roofing

Cell 978-317- 0760

ROOFING

Lawn Mowing • Raking LeavesTree Work • Yard Work

Cleanouts • And a Lot More!Honest Work for Honest Dollars

Cell: 978-407-9109

Al’s Odd Jobs & Firewood

ODD JOBS

Attics, Cellars Cleaned. CALL 978-376-4214

WOOD

FIREWOOD, All Hard Wood, 16 Inch Seasoned, Green, Semi-Seasoned. Same Day Delivery. $235 and up per cord. M. Kovalchuk 978-204-9483

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