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(Top Left) Local teacher, Nicole LaPerriere, makes running look easy. (Top Right) Glarius Rop (1696) nears the finish of the Yankee Homecoming 10-mile race Right Photos by Peter McClelland with Mengistu Nebsi (2527) close behind last week in Newburyport. (Right) Nick Carleo (2431), Pat Fullerton (2518), and Jacob Johns (947) run together at the front on High Street. Pat went on to win the 5K event for the third straight year.

By Stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– DANVERSPORT – Chris Obert did not start out to be a savior of book publishing in New England. The former technology manufacturing executive got dragged by a group of Haverhill poets, writers and artists nine years ago into the role of organizing book fairs and promotional events. Photo by Sarah Moeckel Obert, an author Local Authors Gather at New England Expo himself who owns Pear Tree Publishing in Bradford, started promoting writers, illustrators and their books in public libraries. Then when the number of authors and artists outgrew the library space, he talked a vineyard into hosting Authors Night at the Vineyard, combining readers’ love for good wine and books. Three years ago, Obert created the New England Authors Expo. Last week the Expo attracted an overflowing Continued on page 3

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THE MERRIMACK RIVER - Is there a better way to celebrate acquiring a new line of commercial products and introduce it to your customers than taking a sunset cruise on the river? Tom Trumbull and Greg Campbell with Trumbull Campbell Distribution in Salisbury don’t think so. Last month they invited a few of their best customers of their heating and air conditioning supply company to enjoy a threehour cruise on a catamaran, called the Ninth Wave, that sails down river and out to the Atlantic several Photo by Stewart Lytle On the boat at the dock: (L)Craig Campbell, Co-owner times a day. On board was Mark Ritz, the TCA Distribution, (C)Mark Ritz, RUUD Commercial Business commercial business manager for Manager, (R)Tom Trumbull, Co-owner TCA Distribution

Ruud Manufacturing Co, the new product line. “Hosting a sunset sail on the 9th Wave was a complete win. We were able to bring in Mark Ritz and have him meet in person some of the local contractors who might be interested in Ruud’s HVAC line. We were able to socialize with and show our appreciation to some of our customers, and we were able to support some great local businesses. Everyone had a great time,” Trumbull said. Campbell agreed that it was a perfect way to introduce the product to their customers. In April, Trumbull Campbell Continued on page 3

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Citizens should be OUTRAGED. Yes ,there is a Bill H3665 working it’s way through the legislation. This Bill is to assure more open access to public records. Is it really needed? Go figure, who is against it? The very folks you go to when you want information and the Ma. Municipal Association. That Association is funded by your Town via your tax dollars. Ironic your paying to have records kept so you can have access to them and the Town is funding to lobby against this Bill #H3665. Transparency is key. Why, with all the new technology in use and available today it easier and make information more inclusive and Should be encouraged for use. A informed citizen can make better decisions. When someone says, “we are not trying to hide anything” your curiosity should be heightened, Blame the press is being shouted by MMA. Wow! That’s a real reach, reason given is MEDIA has had to cut cost, no kidding most businesses use common sense unlike local government that just keeps growing regardless of no population growth. More outrage, but you won’t hear about, it’s what you don’t know. So how can you say “NO”. SENIORS should even be more outraged. Programs to help seniors “age in place” are still in the dark ages, most help is available is over “THIRTY” years old and unless you can prove you are indigent and are below the poverty line there is little help. Example: there is $10K available in blocks of $750.00, which equals less than 14 seniors being helped. Where is the outrage? So when Town management fights the thought of more openness and transparency, full disclosure and more oversight, consider why has the Annual Town Meeting that bring more Citizen out. Because it was for Budget Articles. Why has it given way to the “SPECIAL” Town meeting and more money Articles are now on the Agenda. Special Town Meeting bring out fewer Citizens some times hardly a quorum. Less than 200 voters making decisions for whole Town population. Is it any wonder voters are so cynical of government Special means unusual, unique, different, zoning etc. NOT for use of free cash and not before the Town Audit Report. Respectfully Phil Goguen Ipswich, Ma. Htt;//www.nfoic.org

No More Fukushimas To the Editor: Massachusetts must increase the evacuation and protection zone surrounding nuclear power plants including the Seabrook plant from 10 to 50 miles. No More Fukushimas testified to this at a hearing of the Joint Committee on Public Health on July 28, 2015. The Committee heard testimony from citizens and public officials who live within and beyond the 10-mile radius surrounding both the Seabrook and Pilgrim plants asking the Commonwealth to alter its policies so that public health protections will be extended to 50 miles. As No More Fukushimas co-founder Bruce Skud testified, when the Fukushima nuclear power plant had a meltdown, the US government, upon the advice of the NRC, recommended that US citizens in Japan move 50 miles away. Fukushima was a litmus test for what the NRC really believes should be the evacuation zone when a nuclear plant is melting down There are 4.3 million people in three states who live within the 50mile radius of the Seabrook plant. But there are no evacuation plans or protections whatsoever for anyone outside the 10- mile zone. This includes school children and nursing home residents. House Resolution 2031 proposes extending from 10 miles to 50 miles the area of evacuation zone planning and protections, including stockpiling potassium iodide pills to be distributed to the public. Potassium iodide helps protect the thyroid in the event of nuclear fallout. The people of the Commonwealth deserve this. Joanna Hammond (Amesbury) Co-founder, No More Fukushimas

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More than a dozen cheerleaders volunteered at the recent face-painting fundraiser at the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Olde Fashioned Sunday. Shown here are five members of the Georgetown Middle/High School varsity cheerleading team: back row L-R, Suzanne Carpentier, Financial Representative and Summit Chapter Activities Coordinator for Modern Woodmen of America of Georgetown, Julia D’Entremont, Madison Medwid, Molly Christopher and Coach Tracy Wood; Front: Jessica Cacciola (L) and Angela Fournier

REGIONAL - Modern Woodmen of America members in Rowley and Georgetown recently helped raise money for Georgetown Middle/High School Varsity Cheerleading by face painting at the Yankee Homecoming - Olde Fashioned Sunday. The event, held on July 26th, raised $724.00. This includes $362.00 matched by Modern Woodmen’s home office through the organization’s Matching Fund Program. The money will be used for uniforms & equipment. The Matching Fund Program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community cause, organization or individual in need by holding fundraisers. Modern Woodmen matches money raised up to $2,500. These fundraising projects contribute $10.8 million to community needs nationwide each year. “The community truly came together to support a local need,” says Suzanne Carpentier, local Modern Woodmen chapter activities coordinator. “That support is what it’s all about.” Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, chapters provide opportunities to take part in social activities and community service projects to meet local needs. For more information or to get involved: Suzanne.A.Carpentier@ MWAREP.org or 978-500-2523. As a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment* products not to benefit stockholders but to improve quality of life for our members, their families and their communities. This is accomplished through social, charitable and volunteer activities.

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crowd of authors from all genres, artist associations, publishers and publicists, graphic artists and videographers to two large ballrooms at the Danversport Yacht Club. The authors, many of them self-published, came looking to sell their books. The associations, publishers, artists and videographers wanted to meet the authors. “It is a great opportunity to network with other authors,” said Rowley author Connie Johnson Hambley. “Writing is so solitary, it is good to meet other writers.” She brought her first book, Charity, to the event last year and sold a few books, but more importantly learned about writing, self-publishing and marketing from other authors. This year she returned, bringing with her latest book, The Troubles, because she said the Expo is a good place to learn “best practices” for her books. Satin Russell, a Lawrence author who has written and published her first romantic suspense novel, Secret Hunger, said she likes the Expo because “it focuses on New England talent.” She agreed that it is a good opportunity to meet other writers and publishing companies.

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And she also hoped she would get to know some local readers. Unfortunately at this year’s event, the 161 participants appeared at times to outnumber the readers, who were invited to meet the authors and buy their books from 4 to 9 p.m. When the expected crowds did not appear, some authors left early. Others said they would be back next year, believing book sales takes the same skills as writing – perseverance and determination. Hambley said she was disappointed at the sales, but pleased that she was invited for several speaking engagements and book signings, and two television shows asked to interview her. Obert said the event gets better every year, attracting more and better known authors. “It is a funky time of year,” he said, noting that it was 90 degrees outside. And it was held on a Wednesday, which he admitted was not the best day to attract a crowd. “I couldn’t afford this place on a weekend.” What Obert believes he needs is a celebrity writer or publisher to make an appearance at the Expo to bring in the crowds of passionate book buyers. But he has been told he would have to pay a fee of thousands of dollar, which he readily admits the Expo cannot afford.

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relationship for us.” Bob Holden, president of Denron Plumbing and HVAC of Manchester, NH, was one of the customers invited along for the cruise. “It was a great way to spend time with Tom and Craig and meet Mark Ritz from RUUD. I look forward to a strong business relationship,” he said. The 9th Wave, a 48-foot catamaran, certified to carry 48 passengers on its 900-square-foot deck, sails from the west end of the boardwalk on Newburyport’s historic waterfront. The boat offers two and a half hour public sails and three-hour private charters, like the one Trumbull Campbell took. In what sounds like the famous introduction to the hit television show, Gilligan’s Island, the 9th Wave makes its way through the mouth of the Merrimack River, one of the nation’s more treacherous waterways, and sails “to no particular destination along the coastline or directly out to sea choosing the best wind angle for maximum speed.” If the seas are calm enough, the crew encourages the passengers to raise the main, trim the sails

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Individuals wishing to pick beach plums and/or cranberries on Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are required to have a permit. A total of 50 permits will be awarded via the lottery system. The lottery is open to any adult. Mail or hand deliver a card (any size) with your name, email address, mailing address , and phone number to Parker River NWR, 6 Plum Island Tpke, Newburyport, MA 01950. Entries must be received by August 14. Winning permittees will be notified by August 17th and permits must be obtained by August 28th. One entry per person. Awarded permits are nontransferable. Those who are awarded a permit will be able to pick beach plums August 31st through October 31. Cranberries can be picked from October 12 through November 30. Each person is limited to picking one quart of each species per day. To protect the fragile dune and vernal pool habitats where these fruits occur, specific areas are designated for these activities. 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THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY OF PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE We have a great meeting agenda linedup. Our August speaker will be Paula Wright, who will be taking us on a photo tour from her trip to the world’s coldest Celebrating more than three decades of s BEACH CREATURES CRUISE latitudes. will provide a virtual tour an people withShe developmental disabilities Join Lisa Hutchings and the crew of the of the Falklands, South Georgia, and 755 Yankee for an exciting sharingBanﬁeld her imagesRd. S 795Clipper Washington Rd. exploration Antarctica, along with Portsmouth,NH 0 of the lower River ecosystem. of the wildlife that can be seen in such Rye, Merrimack NH 03870 603-436-6111 Each month will feature a specific theme distant locales. Rangerwww.oneskyservic Poole will provide 603-964-81444 with hands-on science, interactive props, a summary of some of the refuge’s recent and seasonal wildlife. We’ll also look for photography-related events at the refuge, seabirds, seals, and waterfowl on every including photo camp and the Let’s Go trip. Your family will have a wonderful Outside event - both of which were time cruising and learning about this very successful. And, finally, the August vital part of the area’s natural history. All Show & Share slide show, comprised of children must be accompanied by adults. members’ images, will be projected on Sat, Aug 08, 2015 8:45 am - 10:45 am. “the big screen.” Next Meeting: Saturday, Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk 15 August 8th @ 1:30 pm. Should be a great minutes before departure time. Adult meeting! The Photographic Society $32; child $22. Preregistration required. welcomes anyone who has an interest For more information, call 978-462- in nature, wildlife, and/or photography 9998 for information about additional – whether you are a total novice or earn a programs and events, or visit the website living by taking pictures! The club meets at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. every month, generally on the second Saturday afternoon. Club activities SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING include special presentations, slide Our experienced leaders will take you shows (of members’ work), intra-club to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/ mentoring and training, photo shoots, Plum Island area in search of avian on-line photo sharing, and involvement activity. Beginners and birders of all in the refuge’s various photographyskill levels are welcome. Sat, Aug 08, related programs, events, and outreach 2015; 9 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa activities. Venue capacity is limited to Flats Education Center, One Plum 75 attendees (first-come, first-served). Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. Admission to this program is free and No preregistration required. For more preregistration is NOT required. Anyone information, call 978-462-9998 for having a question about a refuge program information about additional programs is asked to contact the refuge at (978) and events, or visit the website at www. 465-5753. massaudubon.org/joppaflats. THE GATHERING CATMOBILE THE GATHERING, presented The Catmobile, which offers low cost by Will Ackerman, the founder of spay/neuter for cats only, is coming to Windham Hill Records, continues the Tom’s Discount Store located at 175 Elm legacy of this Grammy winning guitarist, Street in Salisbury on 8/8, 8/22 & 8/26. composer and producer. In 2012, Will The Merrimack River Feline Rescue began creating compilation CDs of the Society operates The Catmobile which is musicians he was currently producing, staffed by a licensed veterinarian and one calling them THE GATHERING. The veterinarytechnician.Thepackageconsists first GATHERING CD won the coveted of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, ZMR (Zone Music Reporter) Album nail trim, and treatment for fleas and ear of the Year and Best Contemporary mites. Microchipping is available for $20. Instrumental Album awards with the Individually packaged take-home flea highest ratings of any CD in the history treatment is available for $15 per dose. of those charts. Many of the artists on The neuter package for male cats costs THE GATHERING CDs have ranked $80 and a female spay is $120. Ferals are in the top 10 of the ZMR charts and $35 and will be ear-tipped. Reservations several have been recipients of CD of the are required and can be made online at Year Award. Saturday, August 8, 2015 at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978- 8:00 PM. Firehouse Center for the Arts, 465-1940. Market Square, Newburyport. $24.00 Members; $25.00 Student/Seniors; NEWBURY ANNUAL MEETING $26.00 Non-Members. For more info Sons and Daughters of the First Settlers please call the Box Office at 978-462of Newbury, MA annual meeting is being 7336 or visit online at www.firehouse.org held August 8th at the Wilkie Center for Performing Arts, The Governor’s SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th

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When the Big Winds Blow • Sports • Sports Sports does not prevent windows from event occur. Cell towers can be breaking) Stay indoors and away from windows and glass doors. Close all interior doors and secure outside doors. Do not leave any outside objects untethered as they could be propelled through the air by the winds. Trim trees and shrubs well to guard against breakage, falling limbs and damage. Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts. Turn the refrigerator to its coldest setting and keep the door closed. Turn off propane tanks. Fill large containers and/or the bathtub with a supply of water for sanitary use such as flushing toilets and cleaning. TIPS FOR PREPARING EMERGENCY SUPPLY KITS: Include non-perishable food, water, a battery powered radio, maps, extra flashlights and batteries. The kit should include copies of prescription medications and medical supplies as well as bedding, clothing, sleeping bags and pillows. In areas where the major storms cause such severe damage, residents are urged to make copies of important documents like social security cards, driver’s license, wills, deeds, birth, and marriage certificates as well as proof of residence and tax records. Pet supplies and prescriptions as well as unique family supplies such as infant formulas belong in such emergency kits. TIPS FOR FAMILY/FRIENDS PLAN: Have a plan in place for how you will make contact and get back together with your family and/ or friends should an emergency

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NEWBURYPORT – The Cushing House, headquarters of the Museum of Old Newbury at 98 High Street, features a new maritime exhibition entitled From High Seas to Safe Harbors. The history and culture of Newburyport are inextricably linked to the sea. From the eighteenth century through most of the nineteenth century, Newburyport was home to shipbuilders, rope and sail makers, sailors, shipmasters, ship owners, and merchants. The Merrimack shipbuilding district, including residences, Photo courtesy Museum of Old Newbury. Newburyport ship’s figurehead carved by was entirely centered around the shipbuilding industry. This Joseph Wilson (1779-1857). work, as well as the fortunes of shipmasters and merchants, provided prosperity to what had begun as an agrarian community. For one hundred years, vessels were launched from Newburyport to protect the coast, to ply the trade routes of China and the West Indies, and to journey west in search of gold. Shipyards were numerous along the waterfront bearing the names of many local families such as Coffin, Courier, Jackman, Lunt, Merrill, Townsend, Woodwell, and others. Many of Newburyport’s families suffered severe losses, sometime losing fathers, brothers and sons to a cruel death at sea. Others would be gone for years before returning to the safety of their home port. The Newburyport Marine Society, founded in 1772, assisted widows and children whose husbands and fathers never returned home. It was not unusual for some ship masters to retire early from this perilous life and settle for the relative safety of becoming a merchant. Many of Newburyport’s residences reflect wealth in the elegance of their architecture, and interiors were embellished with treasures brought back from around the world. These included cloth goods, wine, gunpowder, molasses, sugar, soapstone, jade, porcelain, and natural curiosities. The Museum of Old Newbury holds rich collections reflecting this community’s maritime heritage from shipbuilding ledgers and ship logs to ceramics, silks, ivories, and navigational equipment, highlighted here for the first time. Numerous portraits reflect the faces of Newburyport’s ships and captains who have tales to tell and who have given us a rich legacy. Tours are offered Wednesdays through Sundays until the end of October. Weekday hours are 10 am – 5 pm with a last tour at 4 pm and weekend hours are noon – 5 pm with a last tour at 4 pm. Admission is free to all residents of Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury. Simply show a license or other proof of residency to enjoy your free guided tour. The Cushing House also holds exhibitions of silver, furniture, ceramics, and the paintings of American artist Laura Coombs Hills. The rooms in the house are galleries, providing a backdrop for fascinating human interest stories and a treasure trove of local history, says Susan C.S. Edwards, Executive Director. Visitors will hear about George Washington’s visit to our community; Timothy Dexter, one of Newburyport’s famous eccentrics; the Rev. John “Damnation” Murray, the patriot minister who stirred men to re-enlist for the cause of their country’s independence; the “Landlocked Lady”, the ship’s figurehead that never went to sea; and the crew of twelve men who perished when the Brig Pocahontas was wrecked off Plum Island in December 1839. The Museum of Old Newbury preserves and interprets the history of “Old Newbury” which includes Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury from pre-settlement to the present. The Museum carries out its mission through the preservation and administration of the Cushing House, the Perkins Engraving Plant, and other historic structures on its High Street campus and furthers its purpose through lectures, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and research. For more information, contact 978-462-2681 or visit www. newburyhistory.org

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Technique is vital when it comes to home care. Although daily removal of plaque (the thin, sticky film of bacteria that creates cavities and gum disease) can be accomplished with a manual toothbrush, the proper power toothbrush is more appropriate and effective for most people. We routinely ask patients to bring their toothbrushes with them to their appointments to review technique. Think of us as your dental coach. Coaching, in anything, increases an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential for improvement. The same approach goes for kids. Although we do the same thing with children, they need that additional coaching from home. The best way to guide your family to good oral health is to lead by example. Parents should supervise toothbrushing by children younger than age 8 to make sure they are doing a thorough job. This goes for flossing. This is done until the child is consistently getting good homecare reports at dental visits. The challenge of good home care increases with the addition of braces. Children and adults in braces need extra coaching on technique and more time spent on their daily routine. I am a firm believer that preventive visits to the dentist should increase during orthodontics. There is too much at risk during this time and the extra professional care and coaching are vital to escaping the

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