The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member Luxebeautique at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their location at 222 Humphrey St. in Swampscott. Proprietor Amy DePerrior is a makeup artist from AME Style Studios and a North Shore resident. Her accomplishments include being chosen as makeup artist to the New England Patriots Cheerleaders three years in a row, and having her work featured in Improper Bostonian, Stuff @ Night, Platinum Magazine, and Fox Sports. The spa opened over the summer.

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North Star Oil of Salem is the recipient of Mutual Oil Company's Gold Pinnacle Award, which represents sales excellence and is awarded annually to Mutual Oil's top dealers. Headquartered in Brockton, Mutual Oil is the largest independent gasoline distributor in New England. Since its founding in 1942, the company has grown to become a major distributor of Citgo, Valero, Getty, Exxon, Gulf, Shell, Sunoco and Texaco brands throughout New England.

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Danvers native Scott Almeida's Wedding Payment Plan, LLC now offers extended payment options to brides, grooms and families having special events on the North Shore. He provides monthly payment options while working directly with event locations, which, locally, includes the Danversport Yacht Club. Applications for this service can be made at 866-WED-PAYS or online at www.weddingpaymentplan.com. Wedding Payment Plan was licensed by the Mass. Division of Banks Aug. 1, 2006.

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The Peabody Chamber of Commerce announces Hamilton Bookkeeping, 42 Bay Road, Hamilton, as a new member. The company provides on-site bookkeeping for small and medium size companies on the North Shore, specializing in cleanups and QuickBooks setup. For information, contact Liz Silva at www.hamiltonbookkeeping.net or 978-468-1661.

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AmSan, the largest national distributor exclusively focused on paper and janitorial products, has opened an office at 150A Andover St. in Danvers. Steven Bergholtz, a senior facilities consultant and National Rep of the Year for the last eight years, will run the office. Enivronmentally friendly and Green Seal products are featured by AmSan, which serves facilities with 30 or more employees or students. They can be reached at 978-777-7772.

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Marshall Jespersen, president of International Cars of Danvers, was recently presented with the Governors Highway Safety Association Peter K. O'Rourke Special Achievement Award at a ceremony in Portland, Ore. Jespersen was nominated for the national award, which is presented to organizations, individuals or agencies with significant accomplishments in the field of highway safety, for his work with Skid School, an advanced driver-training program for teens. He was nominated by the Massachusetts State Auto Dealer Association.

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The Burger King restaurant at 259 Highland Drive in Salem raised $9,732 for the Jimmy Fund through the "A Chance for Kids" program, which ran July 31 through Sept. 5 in Burger Kings throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Ohio. This brought the total raised in 2007 to support pediatric cancer research to $1.4 million.

Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives by furthering cancer research and care. Unrestricted support from the Jimmy Fund is an integral part of "Mission Possible: The Dana-Farber Campaign to Conquer Cancer," a $1 billion capital campaign to accelerate cancer research, speed development of life-saving therapies, and expand the Institute's signature patient- and family-centered care.

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Homewatch CareGivers serving Essex County has opened a satellite office in Beverly at 100 Cummings Center. Homewatch CareGivers franchises provide temporary and long-term home living assistance to clients of all ages, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who are recovering, rehabilitating or just need help. The agency also offers information about the Veterans Administration Aid and Attendance pension, which can significantly offset homecare or assisted living expenses for military veterans. Caregivers at Homewatch CareGivers serving Beverly receive thorough background checks and are fully insured and bonded. The agency is constantly recruiting qualified caregivers. Homewatch CareGivers serving Essex County provides service to the Merrimack Valley and the entire North Shore. For more information, please call 978-683-1122 or visit www.homewatchcaregivers.com.

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Danvers Wal-Mart recently donated $2,000 to the Danvers Police DARE program as they continue their partnership with the Danvers police. Wal-Mart has donated over $10,000 to the Police Department since opening its Route 114 store. Accepting the donation from Wal-Mart Community Outreach Supervisor Kim Pride were Officers Adam French and Olivia Silva, and Sgt. Robert Bettencourt.