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AMESBURY – Parking was at such a premium at the new Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority station on Monday afternoon last week that a police offi cer was needed to keep people from blocking the driveway the buses use. And the buses still got blocked in.

It seemed the whole city and more from across the river in Newburyport – bankers, government offi cials and ordinary folks – came to celebrate the opening and ribbon cutting on the Senator Nicholas Costello Transportation Center at 68 Elm Street.

Th e Kids as Peacemakers joined by students from Amesbury High School and Northern Essex Community College held a presentation on the footbridge over the Powow River.

Th e fl agpole was dedicated in honor of Sgt. Jordan Shay, who was killed in Iraq in 2009.

Newburyport sculptor Jeff Briggs's work, the “Carriage Wheels”, which stands at the entrance to the new station, was offi cially dedicated. Th e three-dimensional sculpture of wheels, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Amesbury Cultural Council, serves as a daily reminder to those riding on the MVRTA buses that Amesbury was built on the carriage industry.

“It is a great day for a celebration,” Nick Costello said. “Th is is great for the seniors, the veterans, the kids. It

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Ribbon Cutting. Cutting the ribbon on the new transportation and city building are, from left, Mayor Th atcher Kezer, Nick Costello, Anne Bonaventura, Annmary Connor, Charlie Cullen and state Rep. Mike Costello

ROWLEY – Th e Town Common on Route 1A has not always looked so barren. For a hundred years a stand of elm trees off ered shade and beauty to those who came to enjoy the community open space.

But in the 1960s, the trees suff ered a plague of Dutch Elm disease and died off .

Th e loss of the trees prompted a prominent resident to plant Sugar Maples around the perimeter of the Common. Alas, he had no idea that Sugar Maples would be so susceptible to salt that washed up from the snow-plowed roads onto the edge of the Common. Most died.

Today, there are only a few trees remaining on the Common. But that is about to change.

Just in time for the town's 375th birthday in 2014, the citizens of Rowley have joined together to bring their Town Common back to life. Spearheaded by the Town Common Restoration Committee, 33 new trees will be planted on the Common next spring for all those who drive by or stop to admire the historic site that could have been a setting for a Norman Rockwell painting.

“Th e timing is perfect,” said Dan Sczepanski, who chairs the

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Restoration Committee members (from left) include Sheila Clark, Dan Sczepanski and David Jaquith.

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The Ipswich Public Library was bumping all summer, but special thanks are offered for two programs in particular, one a tradition, the other a novel and special event.

Vehicle Day is an annual custom in Ipswich established by retired Children's Librarian Marilyn Pauley many years ago. The Ipswich Public Library Board of Trustees and the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library host a hot dog picnic for the families who attend this event.

This year they cooked them in the rain!Police, fire and rescue, construction vehicles and a school bus filled

the parking lot at the Ascension Church. Thanks to Ascension for sharing that space with us and to Kelly Wing and Carron Riddle from Ascension Nursery School for handing out Popsicles to participants.

We appreciate the time that all of the vehicle exhibitors take to attend the event, but also the time that is required to prepare those vehicles for the children to have access to them. There is often a lot of cleaning up involved before they arrive at Vehicle Day.

Thanks to so many of the Town of Ipswich Departments that arrived to continue this tradition, like the Public Works, Electrical and Water Departments. The Ipswich Fire and Police Departments were on hand, as was a school bus from the Ipswich School Department.

Thanks to Shaun Churchill at Action Ambulance and Ron Beckley from the American Red Cross. Ipswich residents David Fonzo and Jamie Fay drove their tractors over for the children to investigate.

My guess is that all of these people dreamed of driving a school bus or a rescue vehicle or a bucket loader when they were children themselves.

The Children's Room was awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Boston Bruins and some very cool furniture is now gracing the Children's Room. The black and yellow, hockey-themed furniture really brightens up the room.

To celebrate the event, the Bruins' mascot, Blades, visited the library, and the Bruins and EBSCO provided goodie bags for all the children at the event. Both of those organizations support the Massachusetts Libraries Summer Reading Program. This summer the theme was Dream Big, Read and the Bruins invited a special guest to speak to the older children. Tyler Brown from the Yankee Clipper Fleet out of Gloucester spoke to them about fishing at night. He brought along some special guests - eels and sea worms!

Kerry Collins and Jenn Young from the Bruins coordinated the library visit with Celeste Bruno from the Board of Library Commissioners. The summer months should provide some down time for these Bruins staffers, but they are hosting events like this at libraries across the state.

It has been an exciting and busy summer for children at the Ipswich Public Library. Thanks go to Director Victor Dyer and Assistant

Director Genevieve Picard and the upstairs staff for holding down the fort while there were musical programs, hockey mascots and wild birds down below. Very special thanks go to the Children's Room staff, who in addition to already established book clubs and craft programs, offered a photography contest, writing group and a host of new events. Maureen Fay, Betsy Johnson, Michelle Guvendiren, Isabel Hand and Sarah Osgood worked hard to insure that Ipswich library patrons had plenty to do this summer.

It is also important to recognize the financial support of the Friends of the Ipswich Public Library. We could not offer so many programs without them.

Thanks to Maggie Gore of The Town Common for braving the crowds and providing excellent coverage of our Boston Bruins/Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners event to celebrate the arrival of the Bruins furniture.

Wait until you see what we have planned for the fall. Stop by the library to see the Bruins furniture and the seismograph machine in the reference room and pick up some information about fall programming or check out the web site at www.ipswichlibrary.org.

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notice is hereby given that the Rowley Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing regarding requests for funding in accordance with the requirements of the Community Act, M.G.l. Chapter 44B, Section 5 (b) (1). The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss, with the community, the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding the use of the Town’s Community Preservation fund. The Committee seeks community input in the areas of open space, recreation, affordable housing and historic preservation.

The Public Hearing will be held on September 20 at 7:30pm in the Rowley Town library at which time all requests will be given due consideration.

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As the 20th consecutive season of music and dance comes to a close at Maudslay Arts Center in the Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, it is time to recognize and thank the many volunteers, sponsors, and news media that make this amazing outdoor venue a reality each summer.

First we salute the local banks that have supported the center and the arts for many years and allow us to continue to offer excellent musical programs for reasonable cost. The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank sponsored the Saturday night series, and grants from The Institution for Savings and The Provident Bank helped sponsor the Sunday afternoon family series. This year attendance was up once again thanks to the fine entertainment offered at MAC and the continued publicity by so many media outlets - all the newspapers, magazines, radio stations, cable TV and online services that helped get our message out to the community to insure increasing attendance.

I would like to personally thank our volunteers, who work tirelessly to make this series happen: Marjorie Anderson; Carol Feingold, publicist; MAC Board of Directors: Cynthia Costello, vice president; Nicholas J. Costello, president; Marie Messner, treasurer, and Steve DeGuglielmo, accountant; Robert Schledwitz, our valiant gardener; Regina Coreirra Branco; the Rev. Michael and Edna Shirley; Rena Roseman; Carol Dugan, and Jeanne Smith.

We thank our patrons; the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, particularly Ron Kovacs and staff at Maudslay State Park for their continued support of this most important regional resource, and the Friends of the Maudslay State Park.

On behalf of all of us at Maudslay Arts Center, our deepest thanks and best wishes to all. We hope to see all of you again next summer for our 21st season and in the meantime check our website for future events at www.maudslayartscenter.org

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Annmary Connor, the director of the Council on Aging, and the Friends of the COA, came to celebrate the new 10,000-square-foot building on Elm Street.

Located next to the old Department of Public Works yard in the Lower Millyard, this building is much more than a regional transportation center. The new city services building is providing a wide range of services for seniors, veterans and youth. And there is a large multi-purpose room that will be used for community meetings.

Costello, a former mayor and legislator, credited his long-time friend, Joe Costanza with the MVRTA, with developing the concept of merging the region's transportation needs with the city's interest to consolidate several service agencies into one building.

Provident Bank President Charlie Cullen called the building “the lynch pin” that is bringing together all the new developments in the Lower

Millyard area. “This is one of the best things the city has done on multiple levels,” Cullen said. “It is a shining example of a public/private partnership. And naming the building for Nick, that's just icing on the cake.”

The afternoon gala, which included several tables of food and drinks, was a thank you for the companies and individuals who contributed to the private funding for the building. The Friends are raising $250,000 to help finish the building.

Among the major contributors were three locally owned banks, The Provident, the Newburyport Five Cent Savings Bank and the Institution for Savings. Also honored was the Amesbury Health Care Charitable Trust and the Rotary Club of Amesbury.

Funding for the building came mostly from $7 million in federal stimulus funds. The city council added $1.23 million for finishing the interior space, plus $250,000 for landscaping and a link to the riverwalk.

State Rep. Michael Costello, D-Newburyport, said, “It is a great honor for my Dad to

have his name on this building because he has done so much for the community. It is really the services for the veterans, the kids and the seniors that reflect his greatest passion. His passion has always been serving people. It is a great day for him and his community.”

With Nick Costello was his wife, Cynthia, whom he credited with starting the Meals on Wheels program in Amesbury. Ms. Costello learned about a program where the elderly had meals delivered by a government service. The Costellos thought that was great idea for Amesbury and persuaded the town to allocate $2,000 to the program and talked the school superintendent at the time into cooking the meals in the school cafeteria for 50 cents each.

With the completion of the new city services building, there is no problem finding a place to cook the meals for the home-bound seniors.

“This is more than just a new building,” said Mayor Thatcher Kezer. “It is about all the people who are here enjoying and utilizing this building.”

restoration committee. “It will look a lot different six months from now.”

The neighboring towns of Gerogetown and Groveland had refurbished their Town Commons in recent years. “Why not us?” asked Sczepanski.

Plans for the Common were the topic of conversation last week as the The Great Marsh Garden Club kicked off its sixth year at an event, hosted by the Mill River Winery.

“Truly you will impressed what our GMGC Civic Committee has been up to the past few months,” wrote Carrie Curley in her invitation.

Originally conceived as a project of the Garden Club, replanting the Common has become a community-wide project. The Board of Selectmen appointed the Town Common Restoration Committee and named Selectman Stuart Dalzell Sr. to the committee. It also asked several department heads, including Department of Public Works director Scott Leavitt

and the chairman of the Water Department, Roy Ricker, to serve on the committee.

Steve Harrison, a landscape architect who lives across Main Street from the Common, and Frank Todd, a member of the committee, designed the new plantings for the Common, Sczepanski said.

Once the plan was completed and a cost estimate developed, the Town Meeting voted to allocate $82,000 from the Community Preservation Fund for planting the trees.

Learning from the mistakes of the past, the planners selected a diversity of trees for the Common that will hopefully avoid the mass destruction the elms suffered, Sczepanski said. There will be elms to replace those who stood for generations. And there will be a few sugar maples. But the maples and other trees will be planted 18 to 24 feet from the streets to keep them safe from the winter salt. There will also be dogwoods to add color in the spring and zelkova trees, he said.

To help the trees thrive in the sandy loam ground, the holes for the trees will be large and filled with composting and rich dirt. The DPW will water the trees for at least three years to help them get established, Sczepanski said.

The light department will also remove the utility poles along Independent Street, burying the electricity wiring at a cost of about $6,000 to $7,000, he said.

The poles and wires along Summer Street cannot be buried, Sczepanski said, because he was told there are too many other wires, including communication systems, that could be disrupted by burying the electrical wires along that side of the Common.

The town is also planning to install new street lamps around the Common, he said.

Along with the new downtown businesses and plans to rebuild the cemetery fence, Sczepanski thinks the new trees will be part of a resurgence for the center of Rowley – and a great birthday present.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

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. Wednesday, September 19, 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.

DRIVING DECISIONSA workshop to review the rules

of the road with an emphasis on safety and awareness with advice for elder drivers, caregivers, and family members on how to transition from driver seat to passenger seat. Also how to obtain a placard or plate and a look at the laws governing handicap parking and the use of disability plates and placards. Wednesday, September 19th at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St, Rowley at 2pm.

IPSWICH LECTUREIpswich Museum, 54 South Main

Street, Ipswich, will host a lecture on September 19 at 7:30 pm presented by Ipswich Middle School teacher, Scott Jewell, entitled “Th e Civil War Sesquicentennial in Ipswich, 1861-1864.” Hear uncovered accounts of stories not told in 150 years of the Ipswich men in the Civil War. Scott Jewell subsequently turned his research into a book, which is for sale in the Museum Store with all sales directly benefi ting the Museum. Th e cost of his book, Ipswich and the Civil War, 1861-1864, including tax is $14.35 for members and $15.94 for non-members. Th e First National Bank of Ipswich generously sponsors the monthly Wednesday Evening Lecture Series. Refreshments will be served. September 19th For more information, visit www.ipswichmuseum.org or call 978-356-2811. Free to members; $10 non-members.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th

DEDICATION CEREMONYTh e formal dedication ceremony

for Newburyport's restored 1822 Powder House Park and Learning Center will be held at the Godfrey's Hill site off Low Street site at 10:00 a.m. Th ursday, September 20, 2012. Th e ceremony, marking nine years of restoration guided by the Newburyport Preservation Trust and funded by donations and grants, will include remarks by supportive dignitaries, recognition of generous donors, and tours showcasing the restoration work. Th e distinctive

circular brick Powder House was built in 1822, replacing an earlier Powder House at Bartlet Mall, as a safe place to store gunpowder, fl ints, musket balls, and camp kettles used by the local militia in the unsettled aftermath of the War of 1812. Th e secure structure, built well away from homes, was also used to store gunpowder for non-military uses such as road or bridge construction. Th e Powder House was used beyond the Civil War years, but since then survived over a century of neglect. Driving directions - Take U.S. Rte. 95 to Exit 57/Route 113 East. Turn right on Low Street. Th e Powder House (57 Low Street) is across the street from the Rupert A Nock Middle School. Parking is available at the school parking lot. No toilet facilities are available at the site. Th e walk to the site includes a slight incline. Newburyport celebrates and commemorates historic preservation and educational eff orts that include the annual Newburyport Preservation Week. Activities are open to the public and most are free. For more information, visit www.nbptpreservationtrust.org.

HOMESCHOOL STUDY SESSION: SEABIRDS OF THE WORLD

Monthly focus topics for homeschoolers, ages 7 to 12, each with an on-site study session and an exciting fi eld trip. Whale watch fi eld trip on September 13. Teacher: Lisa Hutchings. Th ursday, September 20, 1:00–3:00 pm Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. 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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Employed? Do you really know about all the benefi ts available to you and how to get them? Having trouble with food stamps, mass health, fuel assistance, Wic, Social Security or public housing? Let us help answer your questions and more. Th ursday, Sept 20th Drop in any time from 3pm to 6:30pm at the Newburyport Salvation Army, 40 Water St. For more information call Donna at 978-465-0883.

ALTERED T-SHIRTS FOR TEENS

Th e Newburyport Public Library invites teens in grades 7 through 12 to join us for Altered T-Shirts on Th ursday, September 20. Drop by the Children’s Activity Room between 12:00 and 1:00 pm, or between 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Turn your boring old plain t-shirts into fun Fall fashions and enjoy some snacks after the half-day of school! Th e library will provide some shirts but teens are welcome

to bring their own. Please contact Jessica Hilbun with any questions at 978.465.4428 ext. 226.

YOUTH CHOIR AUDITIONSAuditions of the Chorus North

Shore Honors Youth Choir will be held at 3:30 on Th ursday, September 20 at Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church, 31 County Road, Ipswich followed by the fi rst rehearsal. All young singers age 10 through high school are invited to try out. No preparation needed; no tuition required; fully sponsored by Chorus North Shore and cultural grants. Rehearsals are weekly on Th ursdays at Ascension Memorial Church. For more information call 978 468-2841 or 978 356-4713 or visit www.chorusnorthshore.org.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS TRAINING

A free training on September 20, 2012 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM YWCA Greater Newburyport, Pond Street Branch, 13 ½ Pond Street (behind CVS). Presented by:

Bob Terrell, Th e Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston On September 20th, Bob Terrell from the Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston will be conducting a First Time Homebuyer Training. Th e training will take place in one evening and over the course of the two hours, the following items will be discussed: An introduction to the Fair Housing Act; Key Steps in the Homebuying Process; Fair Lending Laws; Predatory Lending; Rescue Mortgage Scams. Th e training will end with a question and answer session.

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BIRD BANDING WORKSHOPLearn the basics of bird banding

and train to become a volunteer at the Joppa Flats Bird Banding Station on Plum Island. Th ursday evening classroom session and Saturday morning fi eld training. Th ursday, September 20, 7:00–9:00 pm, and Saturday, September 22, 7:30 am – noon Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, 1 Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $65. Preregistration 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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Assets: A Trip Down Th e Yellow Brick Road. Attorney Birke will skip with you down the Yellow Brick Road of estate and long-term care planning and shed light on the confusing maze of options when planning for life and special needs. Th e seminar is a continuation of the Library’s 5-part Financial Literacy Series which addresses some of the challenges facing individuals, businesses and families. It will be held at the Library at 141 Main Street, Rowley. Th e seminar will be in the Rowley Public Library’s Meeting Room. Refreshments and Q&A follow the presentation. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd

SATURDAY TEACHER WORKSHOP: COASTAL BEACHES

Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings leads a series of indoor/outdoor workshops that will help teachers of PreK through Grade 5 with nature education. Coming up: October 13 – Bird Banding; November 17: Forest Study. Saturday, September 22, 8:00 am-noon Meet at the Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $30. 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.

BIRD THE LITTLE RIVER NATURE TRAIL

Th e Parker River Clean Water Association will host two events as part of the annual Essex Heritage Trails & Sails 2012. Bird the Little River Nature Trail with Sue McGrath of Newburyport Birders on Saturday, September 22. Th e trail walk will start at 8:30 and fi nish at approximately 11:30 AM. Adults only, no pets. Th e walk is one mile of easy terrain between Story Avenue and Hale Street in Newburyport. Event capacity: 12. Special Instructions: Dress: weather appropriate and bring comfortable shoes, binoculars, bird guide, and drinking water. Heavy rain will cancel. Little River Nature Trail Walk, Saturday September 29. Arrive at 8:30 and fi nish at 11:30 AM. Walk the Little River Nature Trail with naturalist and registered Maine Guide Bob Metcalfe of New England Discovery. Family friendly, children over 6 with an adult is okay. Th e walk is one mile of easy terrain between Story Avenue and Hale Street in Newburyport. No pets. Event capacity: 20. Special Instructions: Dress appropriately, comfortable shoes, drinking water; Heavy rain will cancel. For both events, park and meet across the street from the trailhead at the Newburyport Park and Ride Bus Stop. For Directions: Take I-95 to Exit 57/Rte 113 E. (Note the large brown Little River Nature Trail sign 100 yards off the exit ramp on the right of Storey Ave/Rte 113E). Please park across the street at the Park and Ride lot, then walk to trail sign. Visit website: www.parker-river.org for cancellation notice or

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PLUM ISLAND COASTSWEEPPitch in and help clean up the

beaches of Plum Island. All ages welcome, anytime during the day, rain or shine. Saturday, September 22, 9:00 am-5:00 pm Meet at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot #1. FREE. Preregistration 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 – 3rd Annual Pumpkin Chucking Fest on Sunday, October 14th, 1-5 at Amesbury Sports Park. Fundraiser for Coastal Connections, Inc. Hosted by Merrimac Tool, Co & Kramer Scientific LL. www.pumpkinchuckingfest.com. Coastal Connections Craft Fair on site from 9am to 5pm.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Bartlett Museum currently has several vacancies on its Board of Directors for volunteers for a one-year term seat and also for a secretary to take meeting minutes. The Board is looking for adult nominees who have an interest in organization, history, museums, collections, artifacts, genealogists, programs and fundraising. The Board meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm to discuss policy issues and to participate in the planning for the museum and its collections. Meetings from May to September are held at the Museum, 270 Main Street, Amesbury and from October to April held at the Newburyport 5 Bank Meeting room, Friend Street, Amesbury. In addition, board members have an opportunity to serve on various committees dealing with fundraising, membership, renovations and programs. If interested, please call Tony at 978-462-6110. Located on 270 Main Street in Amesbury the Bartlett is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. This 1870 Italianate style "Ferry School" house features local history in the carriage industry, old maps, and mementos, a collection of prehistoric and Native American artifacts, memorabilia from Colonial, Federal and Victorian periods, a Natural History Room featuring birds, shells and fossils, an original vintage schoolroom and a carriage shed. Visit us on www.bartlettmuseum.org and www.amesburytreasures.org

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Parent’s of Teen’s Workshop - Lynne Laffie will present a series of workshops at the Amesbury Public Library on October 2, 9 and 16th at 6:00 p.m. Her topics will be Communication with your Teen, Setting limits with technology, Understanding problems/teens owning their behavior. Lynne Laffie is an educator with a passion for teaching and learning. She recently retired from the Haverhill Public Schools as the English Language Arts Supervisor for grades 6 – 12. She has spent twenty-six years of her professional career as an English teacher. She also worked as Assistant Editor-in-Chief designing and developing online professional development courses for educators from 1999 – 2001. She received her Masters Degree in Education Technology from Leslie University in 2003. Lynne is also well known throughout the North Shore and Merrimack Valley as an early childhood and professional development consultant who helps parents, educators, and childcare providers learn and apply positive ways of dealing with the negative behavior of children and teenagers. She is the parent of two grown sons. Over the past 20 years she has used her experience as a parent and classroom teacher to understand child development and goals of behavior based on the work of Rudolf Dreikurs and Vicki Soltz in Children: The Challenge (NY:Dutton, 1987) Registration is required as space is limited. When you register for the first class you are registered for all of them. You can register at www.amesburylibrary.org or email Margie at [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------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 cultural events and programs. If interested, please contact the Amesbury Town Hall for an application or visit the town website to download a form.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - This is an interactive program where Anna will show you how to make Panzanella Italian Bread salad, Asian chicken lettuce wrap and crepes filled with fruit and chocolate Nutrella Spread. All of the food will be provided so that you can make your own delicious meal. Copies of her book Delicious Simplicity is available to check out in the Teen Non Fiction section at the library. Anna is a nutrition counselor and teacher. She teaches part time at North Shore Community College. The program is Saturday, September 29 at 2:00 in the Teen Lounge at the Amesbury Public Library. Registration is required. Program is for ages 12-18. This program is funded through Amesbury Youth Funding.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - First Congregational Church of Georgetown will be hosting their Annual Fall Fair on Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20th. The Fair offers many events including a Mother/Daughter Tea, White Elephant Area, Lobster Roll Luncheon, Chili/Corn Chowder Lunch, Homemade Goodies, Our Own Pies, and Turkey Supper with “All the Fixins”. Crafters who make their own items, who are interested in renting a space should complete an application found at www.georgetowncongregational.org. For more information, call the Church Office at 978-352-8443.

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GROVELAND - Russian icon maker, teacher and lecturer, Marina Forbes, will offer a unique "The Art of Icon Painting" workshop. There will four 3-hour sessions on Sundays: October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 1pm to 4pm at Nichols Village (54 Main St Groveland, MA 01834) in Groveland MA. It is a hands-on studio workshop for students interested in learning how to create traditional Russian icons, one of the world's oldest and most respected forms of religious art. The program will include a detailed discussion and demonstration of traditional materials and methods of icon making. Then, under the direction of the instructor, students will create their own icons using a combination of traditional and contemporary materials and methods. Students will learn about board and painting surface preparation, gessoing, image rendering, pigments, brush strokes techniques, detailing, highlighting, gilding, Old Slavonic lettering, and varnishing. No painting experience is required for my Icon Painting class. Experienced artists will also feel very comfortable in my workshop. For more information, please contact Marina Forbes directly at (603) 332-2255, by e-mail at [email protected] or please visit MarinaForbes.com

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------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Try your luck in the Poker Run 5 Mile Road Race! September 29, 2012 at 9:00am Start the fall with another great YMCA of the North Shore Road Race Series event! The Ipswich Family YMCA brings you the Poker Run 5 Mile Road Race in Rowley - the only 5 Miler in the Series! The top 3 male, female and age category winners receive awards. What You Need to Know: Register for the race online or download and print out a registration form and drop it off or mail it to the Ipswich YMCA at 110 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938. Race starts at the Rowley VFW at 10 Bradford Street, Rowley 01969. Post-race refreshments and awards ceremony following race Music, giveaways and fun provided by 92.5 the River Contact Terry Gauthier, Race Director, at [email protected] with questions.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Ipswich LIONS club will be offering their annual Chowder Festival on October 6th from 12 to 3P.M. This year’s event will be held in the lot (behind the Commuter Rail Station) next to EBSCO Publishing off Market Street in Ipswich. Authentic Ipswich Clam Chowder will be offered by area restaurants. In addition, there will be music, activities for children and the whole family as well as celebrity appearances. The LIONS club EYEMOBILE will be available for eye and blood pressure screenings. All proceeds go to local causes and the support of clinics and research into sight and hearing loss. Help the world’s largest service organization continue this important work. Mark your calendar; you don’t want to miss this event.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - October 10th, 3-5pm Celebrate the upcoming Ipswich Art Show and Ipswich Illuminated event by making and decorating a (plastic) mason jar lantern. $5/members and $6/non-members. To register or for more information, call 978-356-2811 or email [email protected].

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The 5th Annual Masquerade Ball will be held at historic Turner Hill Mansion, Friday October 19th, 7:30pm to midnight. This year’s event is to benefit D.A R.E, keepin it REAL - an evidence based substance abuse prevention program for Ipswich Middle School students. A fan favorite, this highly anticipated event is sure to be the highlight of your Halloween season and includes music, dancing, dinner, a raffle, and cash bar. Dress theme is Black and White & Red, or black tie/cocktail attire. Space is limited so early reservation is encouraged. Tickets are $75 per person, include one raffle ticket, and can be purchased from The First National Bank Of Ipswich, TD Bank, The Institution For Savings, at downtown Ipswich locations through October 12th. For more information please contact Jeff Silva at 617-548-0402, or visit: www.ipswichrotary.org/MasqueradeBall.cfm

------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC – The Merrimac Lions Club will be holding its 31st year, “GIANT FLEA MARKET” on Saturday, September 29th, from 7am to 3pm at First Student, Inc. 123 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA. Spaces are $15 for a 10 ft frontage or 2 spaces for $25. Gates will open 5am for dealers. Sorry, Only Lions Club food and beverages are allowed to be sold. First come basis. Bring your own tables and chairs. Free Parking. Proceeds for Lions Club Charities. Please donate your old eye glasses.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – Friends of Newburyport Council on Aging will be holding a Silent Auction on Saturday, September 29th at the Hope Church on Hale Street. It will be held from 1:00 – 4:00pm to raise money to benefit the Friends of the Newburyport Council on Aging. Local businesses have offered gift certificates, merchandise and services for bid. Donations from the community include household décor, art work, jewelry and fashion accessories, small furniture and fine china. An item no longer of importance to you may be someone else’s treasure. Such donations are welcome to be offered by calling the Newburyport Council on Aging at 978-462-8650. Please call before Saturday, September 15th. Items with a resale value of $25.00 or more are desired and qualify for a tax deduction. Local sponsors of the event are Visiting Angels and Angels at Home, both are local home, health care services. Light refreshments will be available with music by the Lighthouse Trio. Plan on some early holiday shopping while you support services of the local Council on Aging. Call the Council now to offer any item of $25.00 or more. 978-462-8650.

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BROCKLEBANK MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE

Th e Georgetown Historical Society will be hosting an Open House at the Brocklebank Museum on September 22 & 23 and September 29 & 30 from 12 – 5 PM as part of Trails & Sails 2012. Th e 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 fi red at by Revolutionary Minute Men on their way to battle. Georgetown in the Civil War, a special exhibit commemorating the sesquicentennial of the war, features Civil War uniforms, weapons, documents, and many other items pertaining to the men and women of Georgetown involved in the war, including a bullet that killed two men! Learn about the house’s ties to the famous Beecher family and the abolitionist movement. On September 22, William Hallett, author of Newburyport and the Civil War, will be having a book signing at the museum from 1:30 – 3:00. Local artist Ed DesJardins will be selling his artwork at the museum on September 23, 29 and 30. Now in its eleventh year, TRAILS & SAILS off ers over 200 FREE events in a unique variety of historic, cultural and natural sites. Visit www.trailsandsails.org for more information.

NEWBURYPORT OKTOBERFEST

Munich isn't the only place to celebrate the season in unique German style. Th e cold ale will be plentiful at the fourth Newburyport Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 22, when stein-raising and Oom-Pah music lift the mood of all who gather in the venerable Masonic Hall on Green Street. Th ere, the sights, sounds and tastes will be hopping from 6:30-11 p.m., with authentic Oktoberfest decor, sing-alongs led by the lederhosen-clad Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band and a scrumptious full German meal featuring sauerbraten and bratwursts. Th e antics of the 12-piece band in 47 years of Oktoberfest performances have put it on the A-list for entertainment. Th is is a must-experience opportunity. Dance, sing, laugh and imbibe in all the festival has to off er. Bid often on items in the silent auction. All proceeds will benefi t the Angel Fund, a charity overseen by the Masons for local schools. Th e reasonable price of admission includes three beverage tickets, a full German meal, the silent auction, and four hours of music, dancing and carousing.Tickets in advance are $35 ($40 at the door), available at St. John's Lodge, 31 Green St., in Newburyport weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or e-mail [email protected].

6TH ANNUAL BREW FESTSaturday, September 22nd, Sample

tents are open 2-6 pm, Party lasts until 8 pm. 100+ Beers to sample, Beer Olympics, Live Bands, Zorb rides, Summer Tubing, Sumo Wrestling and more. Tickets available at www.amesburysportspark.net and at the door on the day of the event.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd

ROWLEY FARMERS’ MARKETJoin us for the last day of Th e

Rowley Farmers’ Market September 23, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Enjoy live music and special events. Historic Rowley Jeopardy Game September 23, 1:00 to 2:00 PM Rowley’s Historic Town Hall Come watch town leaders compete in a unique game of Jeopardy written by several town historians. Free to all. Sponsored by the Rowley Chamber of Commerce A Trails & Sails Event.

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Th e Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library seek donations of used books for their Georgetown Days book sale planned for Sunday, September 23, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the library meeting room, 2 Maple Street, Georgetown. Th e Friends are emptying out their storage room for this event: books of all kinds - cookbooks, romances, crafts, novels, how-to’s, and children’s books - will be available for sale. Donations of good books are always welcome and may be left at the library during regular business hours. Th e Friends cannot utilize encyclopedias or textbooks more than a year old. A bag sale is scheduled for Monday, September 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Browsers can fi ll a brown paper grocery bag with books of their choice for a modest fee. Th e proceeds from the book sale benefi ts library community programs, including a book discussion group for teens, support of summer programming for children and the purchase museum passes.

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TRAILS & SAILSIpswich Museum, 54 South Main

Street, Ipswich, will participate in Essex National Heritage Commission’s annual Trails & Sails, two weekends of free fun and adventure at historic and cultural organizations across Essex County. Th ere are more than 100 free events that give visitors a taste of the region’s extraordinary history, breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems! Th e Museum hosts two walking tours on Sunday, September 23. At 1:30 pm, the Museum’s Weekend Manager, Bob Purzycki, leads a Walking Tour of Historic Ipswich, describing the colorful characters, architecture, and history of the Ipswich Riverwalk area and the South Village Green. At 3 pm, experience the Arthur Wesley Dow Gallery with Dow Curator Stephanie Gaskins, followed by a Dow Walking Tour past landmarks and views signifi cant to Dow’s life in Ipswich. Each walk takes approximately one and one-half hours. Call 978-356-2811 for more information. September 23rd Price: Walking tours are free; register at Museum entrance ten minutes before tour.

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th

4th ANNUAL NEF OPEN Th e 4th Annual NEF Open will

be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Ipswich Country Club to raise money for the Newburyport Public Schools. Th e event begins with a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. Every golfer who signs up by Labor Day (September 3) will receive a $25 gift certifi cate to Oregano Pizzeria and Ristorante in Newburyport. All proceeds benefi t the Newburyport Education Foundation (NEF) and the Newburyport Public Schools Registration fee of $225 includes box lunch, full access to the practice facilities, 18-holes of golf, on course contests, dinner, awards, and raffl e prizes. Register online at www.NewburyportEF.org or email [email protected] for more information. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner for just $55. Sponsorship opportunities are still available ranging from $300 to $2,000, including: Cart Sponsor. Beverage Cart Sponsor, Dinner Sponsor, Putting Green Sponsor, Putting Contest Sponsor, Driving Range Sponsor, Individual Holes Sponsor, Hole in One Sponsors (4).. Th ank you to our lead sponsor Th e Provident Bank. For more information, please contact Greg Park at [email protected]

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HEARING SCREENINGBy Mass Audiology Tuesday,

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IPSWICH WRITERS GROUPAn informal gathering of local

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self-publishing, marketing — and anything else that’s on our minds! All are welcome — even if you’re not from Ipswich! And, it’s free! Sponsored by the Ipswich Public Library. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Ipswich Public Library Conference Room (2nd fl oor) 25 North Main St Ipswich, 978-356-6648.

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IPSWICH LECTUREIpswich Museum, 54 South Main

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Bridgit Mendler, who stars as Teddy in Disney Channel’s Good Luck Charlie and starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie, Lemonade Mouth, takes to the stage at 11:00 a.m. Mendler’s fi rst single, Ready or Not, was released on August 7th, with her debut album, Hello My Name Is..., scheduled to be released on October 22, 2012.

General admission tickets to Mendler’s concert are only $20 in addition to paid fair admission.

At 6:00pm, red-hot Top 40 band Hot Chelle Rae will take to the arena stage to perform their hits, including: Tonight, Tonight, I Like It Like Th at, and Honestly from their hit album, Whatever.

Hot Chelle Rae’s appearance at the Topsfi eld Fair comes after a whirlwind year that saw the band performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, the nationally televised 2012 Pro Bowl pregame ceremonies, and Th e Today Show summer concert series.

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TOPSFIELD - “Some like it old...Some like it new,” a home décor boutique off ering furniture, accessories, unique gifts, tabletop items, interior design services and Chalk Paint ™ a decorative paint by Annie Sloan, is opening Tuesday, July 10.

Th e new boutique is founded by Ida Staffi er Bial, an interior designer, an adjunct professor of interior design and sewing at North Shore Community College, and a former Newbury Street wedding gown designer. She also was selected by HGTV to be one of three designers highlighted for its hit series "Designers Challenge." Th e new retail shop is located between Curves, the popular fi tness studio for women, and Gil’s Groceries, a long-standing business in downtown Topsfi eld. Th e boutique’s hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and any other day or time “by appointment or by chance.”

Owner Staffi er Bial’s passion for color, design and transforming furniture led her to discovering the Chalk Paint ™ by Annie Sloan, for which she is a now a stockist/retailer and instructor of decorative paint techniques.

Annie Sloan, a fi ne artist and author of more than 20 books on paint, color and techniques, introduced Chalk Paint ™ in Oxford, England several years ago. Often referred to as “the best paint in the world,” for decorate painting, it has only been available in the United States for two years. Th ere are 30 colors—many from historical sources—which can be combined to create unique shades and an almost infi nite variety of creations. Th e entire product line is available at “Some like it old…Some like it new.”

“I love transforming something old into something new based on a vision of what it could become,” Staffi er Bial said. “Every piece of furniture has a story. I don’t change the story. Instead, I add another chapter, with a variety of techniques for crackling, distressing and texturing furniture.”

Humorously referred to as “a girls’ paint (but boys like it too),” Chalk Paint ™ is extremely versatile, latex-free, and requires no sanding, no stripping and no priming. It can be used on almost any surface including furniture, walls and fl oors. Users can create a range of decorative styles, using only two products: Chalk Paint ™ and wax.

Furniture refurbished with Chalk Paint ™ is sold throughout the shop. “Some like it old…Some like it new” is always looking for unique furniture and other products to purchase. Interested parties should contact Staffi er Bial with inquiries.

Additionally, introductory and advanced workshops in decorative painting techniques for furniture and more will be off ered at the store as follows: Th e 1st and 3rd Monday afternoon of the month; Sunday afternoons; Wednesday evenings.

Advance reservations are required to reserve a space, with class size limited to 6 per session. Th e workshops vary in length, and are priced accordingly. Th e average workshop is four hours. No experience necessary. Novices to designers are welcome to attend.

“Some like it old…Some like it new,” located at 30 Main St., off ers an eclectic array of items, from antiques to new merchandise. Th e boutique also features and welcomes products from local artisans.

In addition, Staffi er Bial has her own custom drapery workroom and will off er window treatments and soft furnishings to clients of “Some like it old…Something like it new.”

To set up a design consult, request a specifi c product, or register for a workshop, contact Staffi er Bial at 978-561-1462, or email her at [email protected].

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These keys are especially important in times like these. Solid businesses which have strong core values, a good leader and good employees are in cruise control during economic downturns. Certain aspects of the business may be down but the core business remains steady because the fundamental values of the business are strong.

Businesses that have achieved greatness don’t remain idle. They realize that the life of the business is work in progress and are constantly striving for improvement. New technology, continuing education and new techniques are all great, but they must fit into the core principles of the business. Great businesses do not deviate from this. That is what separates the good from the great.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

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If you missed Part 1 of this series you can check it out on my blog given at the end of this column. We were talking about what separates the good from the great businesses……no matter what business you are in as described by Jim Collins in his book called “Good to Great: Why some companies make the leap…..and others don’t” by Jim Collins.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St, Newburyport MA, will be hosting a Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 6 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. Rain date, October 13th. 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 617-605-7524. (leave a message and we will get back to you)

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Beginning or Furthering a Meditation Practice with Mary Kay Dyer, Unitarian Universalist Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA, Thursday evenings starting September 27 and continuing October 4 & 11, 2012 from 7-8:30pm for 3 sessions. Free and open to all. Contact Mary Kay Dyer at 978-283-8857 or [email protected] for more information.

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Three years ago, the YWCA, in collaboration with the Unitarian Church, introduced the initial Stir the Pot initiative: providing local families in need with fresh fruits/vegetables from community member's own gardens or weekly CSA distribution. Thanks to those community members that donated a portion of their "crops" to the cause, over 2000 pounds of healthy food has been delivered to the YWCA residence programs, Kelleher Park Tenant Building and local area food banks. This year, we plan to expand our deliveries to include the Sullivan Building that provides housing for seniors in our community. Can you find time to make at least a few (hopefully many) contributions of fresh vegetables this summer? That is all it takes and it really does help. And, tell all your friends about this program. www.ywcanewburyport.org Just bring your vegetables to the YWCA Greater Newburyport, 13 Market Street, from 7 AM - 7 PM Monday - Thursday. Go to the front deck and tell the person you are making a donation for the Stir the Pot program. The YWCA will take care of the rest. Thanks in advance for your support. For more information contact Ellie Davis, 978-465-9922 ext. 15 or [email protected]

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - YARD SALE!! September 23rd 2012 Morphew Lane Rowley Mass. 9am-1pm This is a fund raising yard sale to send 2 students to Washington D.C. to witness the Presidential Inauguration with the People to People Ambassador Program started by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Funds raised will help pay tuition for their trip as mentioned in Rowley’s “The Town Common” AND You can donate items to the yard sale by dropping them off at 10B Morphew Lane in Rowley. For more information on the People to People program, visit http://peopletopeople.com Like us on Facebook at “Students as Leaders Ambassador Program” Donate directly from our Facebook page!

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Book Club Meets October 4 This month the Rowley Library Book Club will discuss The End of Everything by Megan Abbott. Lizzie and Evie are thirteen-year-old best friends doing what all best friends do during a lazy summer. Until the day Evie disappears. On the Publisher’s Weekly “Best Books of 2011” list, it has been described as “a mesmerizing psychological thriller.” Join us on Thursday October 4 at 6:30 at the Rowley Public Library to discuss this great read! For more information, call 978-948-2850.

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------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday October 10th at our new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Kevin Levin will speak on “Searching for Black Confederates in History and Memory.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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bingo, seminars, social events and educational programs. The center also is utilized by community AA meetings, town board meetings, and many other community organizations and events. September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to focus attention on the positive aspects of growing older, and the Salisbury Senior Center is dedicated to serving the needs of elders. But we need your help to continue to provide quality service in a friendly, warm, and safe environment for our seniors….“Home away from Home”. . All proceeds to benefit interior improvements to the Hilton Center. The interior is in need of sprucing up; the flooring needs to be updated, as do our ceiling tiles. We would appreciate support from the community with a donation of an item or service for this Fall Fling Auction. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. For more information, tickets or contributions, please call the Center at 978-462-2412.

---------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is overloaded with cats and kittens. We are desperately seeking new adoptive families and foster families to help with our situation. Just this past weekend we had a mom cat and her litter of kittens left abandoned in a carrier in by our back door. One of the kittens had a string tied around its neck. We need families who can help with temporary housing and permanent adoption. “It is just so heartbreaking to see these wonderful cats and kittens that need a home”. Said MRFRS President Stacy LeBaron, “The summer time is when we are at our fullest capacity, it is the time you can get the best selection if you want to bring a kitty home.” To adopt a kitty

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Personalized lessons in your home.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)Your ideas earn you the respect of

your colleagues. But you'll have to present some hard facts and fi gures if you hope to persuade those who make the big decisions to support you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep those bright Bull's eyes focused on

the project at hand. Avoid distractions. Th ere'll be lots of time for fun and games later. Expect to get welcome news this weekend.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You soon might have to decide about moving a relationship from its current status to another level. Don't let

anyone infl uence your decision. It must be yours and yours alone.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You fi nally can get off that emotional roller coaster and get back to focusing on your goals without interruptions

through the rest of the week. A nice change is due by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Trying to make an impression on some people runs into a bit of a snag at fi rst, but it all works out. An old and

almost forgotten personal matter once again needs attention.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rise in your energy level helps you fi nish an especially demanding task. Take some time now to spend

with family and friends before starting a new project.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Th is is a good time to re-establish contact with trusted former associates who might be able to off er good

advice regarding that career change you've been contemplating.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your resourcefulness combined with a calm, cool approach help you work your way out of a

knotty situation and avoid a potentially serious misunderstanding.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calm, quiet period allows you to recharge your energies. But you'll soon be ready to saddle

up and gallop off in pursuit of your goals.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family matters need your attention. Check things out carefully. Th ere still might be unresolved

tensions that could hinder your eff orts to repair damaged relationships.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It's a good time to take a stand and show as much passion on your own behalf as you do when arguing

for the rights of others. You might be happily surprised by the reaction.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You bring sense and sensitivity to a confusing situation. Th ings soon settle down, leaving you free to enjoy

a weekend of fun and relaxation with friends and family.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for being able to perceive possibilities where others see only problems.

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Race To The Chase comes to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this weekend!

LOUDON, NH - Get ready for an exciting weekend of racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Th e second Race To Th e Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship will be held this Sunday, September 23rd, at 2:00 p.m.

Th ey SYLVANIA 300 is promising to pick up all the excitement of last weekend's Chase Race at Chicagoland, proving that it's anybody's race to win and advance, or underperform and fall behind in the standings.

Brad Keselowski's win in Chicago proved that some clever late race manuevering delivered a win; his fi rst ever in a Chase.

It moved Keselowski to number one in the standings, followed by Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Denny Hamlin, and Kasey Kahne to round out the top fi ve in the Race To Th e Chase.

More than 25 teams from fi ve New England states and two Canadian provinces will

of Hudson, N.H., and current points leader Wayne Helliwell Jr., of Dover, N.H.

“Th e season has been going unbelievable,” said Helliwell, who has three wins and seven top 10s in eight starts this season. “I couldn’t ask for more, the icing on the cake would be to come here and run really, really strong – and I think we have the car to do that.”

“Th ese cars are wider, lighter and have less power (than the K&N Series),” added MacDonald, who will also run in the K&N G-Oil 100 on Sept. 22. “But you can run these (ACT) cars three- and four-wide and that makes it a lot of fun come race day. It’s probably one of the best races here all weekend.”

Tickets for an action-packed SYLVANIA 300 NASCAR weekend can be purchased by stopping by the NHMS Ticket Offi ce, or by visiting the speedway website at www.nhms.com, or calling the Ticket Hotline at (603) 783-4931.

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SUN, SEPT. 23 - CHASE FOR THE SPRINT CUP 10:30 a.m. Shana Stack Band 11:00 a.m. Travis Tritt Concert 2:00 p.m. SYLVANIA 300 (NSCS)

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