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REGIONAL – Scammers are getting more and more savvy. Th e latest scam of concern is one involving Massachusetts municipal utility companies, like the Ipswich Electric Co.

“In recent weeks commercial electric customers in communities served by Municipal Light Departments in Massachusetts have been called and threatened with termination of electric service unless a payment is made within a few hours of the call,” wrote the Ipswich Electric Co. warning its customers about the latest scam.

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REGIONAL – Th e cost of fi lling up your gas tank has dropped so dramatically since the summer, it may not matter much, but it pays to shop or drive around to fi nd the cheapest gasoline in our area.

Th ere is a signifi cant diff erence between some of the well-known brands of gasoline stations on Storey Avenue in Newburyport as compared to the prices stations are charging away from Interstate 95 and in Amesbury, Salisbury and Ipswich.

Th e price per gallon at the Mobil Station near Interstate 95 in Newburyport last week was $3.09/gallon of regular gas for cash purchases, about 12 cents more for a credit or debit card. Th e Shell station, across

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In addition to individuals, groups and businesses who donated to this program, there were 35 locations in 8 communities that helped make this possible! We would like to thank the following places that agreed to have bins placed and serve as collection sites: Amesbury Public Library, Flatbread Company, Stone Ridge Properties locations, Stop & Shop, Supercuts locations, Unity on the River, Seeds of Hope Mission Church, Port Church, Hope Community Church, Marshalls, The Dance Place, Walgreens, Greater Newburyport Mother and Families Club, YWCA of Greater Newburyport, Latitude Sports Clubs, Tom’s Discount, Walmart, Dollar Tree, West Newbury Food Mart, and all the participating bank branches of The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, The Provident Bank and Institution for Savings throughout our many communities .

We would like to acknowledge our dedicated volunteers who donated their time to collect supplies at the above sites: Kristin Nelson, Devin Cowhig, Annette Barry, Elizabeth Richards, Karin and Hailey Parker, Stephanie Conover, Nick and Lisa Sundstrom, Maria Chanin, Coastal Connections, Lea Healey and Cole Cross. A special thank you to our local school partners who were so helpful in providing district wide communication to families and faculty.

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Gas Prices Low, But Vary Among Stationsthe street, was charging the same. Th e Sunoco a few blocks away was charging $3.07.

Meanwhile, the Cumberland Farms stations in Amesbury and Ipswich were charging under $3 per gallon. Non-members paid $2.93. Members of its Smart Customer program got an additional 10 cents off .

Th e highest prices Th e Town Common found in its survey was at the Mobil station at the corner of High Street and State Street, near downtown Newburyport. It was running $3.79 per gallon of regular.

Th e reason for the discrepancy, according to several station managers, is whether a station is the varying costs of operations.

“Th ey own the land they are on. We don't, so we have to charge more,” said a manager of a station on Storey Avenue.

If a station is renting the land for its station, its operating costs will be higher than for stations that own their own real estate. Land near a major exit on the interstate highway or near downtown Newburyport would command a much higher rent than those on Route 1 or on

back streets of Amesbury, they said. Crude oil prices have fallen to multi-

year lows, undermining the value of some energy stocks, but bringing some early Christmas joy to drivers who benefi t by the continued slide in gasoline prices.

"Th e decrease in gas prices and what's going on with crude oil has been nothing short of dramatic as it leads to pump prices we haven't seen in some areas of the country since late 2010,'' said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for gasbuddy.com. "Motorists will be saving billions as holiday shopping looms. What good timing."

Research by the Christian Science Monitor a few years ago concluded that every 10-cent increase in gas prices removes $11 billion from the U.S. economy. If true, the opposite should put a lot of loose change back into the market in time for the holidays.

Th e International benchmark Brent crude oil has dropped to about $88 a barrel, its lowest since December 2010. West Texas Intermediate is down to about $85 a barrel, a 22-month low.

Th e reason for the decline? Th e Middle East countries are cutting their production prices and in some cases

ramping up production to maintain their market share against growing competition from, to most people's surprise, the growing oil production in the U. S.

Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran, key members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), are undercutting other exporters' prices and maintaining production or even boosting output as global demand is slowing.

Oil production in North America, currently at 8.7 million barrels a day, has increased sharply to levels not seen in 27 years. Th at has resulted in a glut of oil on the market. North Dakota Bakken crude is now available for less than $70 per barrel. And some Western Canadian heavy sour crude is selling in the $60 per barrel range.

At the same time, U.S. demand for gasoline has declined. Th e growing number of electric and hybrid cars and the proliferation of solar energy farms have reduced the demand for imported petroleum. Th at trend should continue, driving down costs even more.

A key date to watch, OPEC meets in Vienna on Nov. 27.

Scammers Getting More SophisticatedDepartment phone number so the caller ID showed the name of the utility. Th ese calls have been made outside of normal business

hours in an eff ort to keep the customer from verifying the legitimacy of the call.”

Th e Ipswich Electric Co. notifi ed its customers that it does not perform non-emergency utility shut- off s “without proper written notifi cations.”

And terminations of electric service for payment delinquency are only performed Monday through Th ursday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Don Newell with the Ipswich Electric Co. said he knew of no Ipswich residents who had been victims of the scam, but once the company learned about the scam, “we thought it prudent to put up the alert on the web site.”

If anyone has been contacted and threatened with utility turnoff s, he urged them to contact the Utilities Business Offi ce at 978-356-6635 during normal operating hours.

“Every time we fi gure out a way to stop them, they fi gure out another way to do it,” Newell said.

Residents of other towns have not been as lucky.

Tom Hanshaw with the Amesbury Police Department said, “Last year we had a couple people fall for the cut-off scam. Th ey purchased green cards and gave money away.”

In other Massachusetts towns, including Concord, the municipal utility is advising customers of the scam.

Th e caller tells the customer his power will be turned off in 45 minutes if he does not make an immediate payment, usually $500 to $1,500. Th e caller tells the customer that payment will only be accepted through the purchase of a

"Green Dot" pre-paid debit card.Th e caller provides customer with a

number to call to make payment once they have purchased the Green Dot card. Once the customer provides the Green Dot payment info, their money is gone

“Do not go to the Green Dot website or call the 1-800 number,” the Concord utility warning stated. Instead it advised to call Concord Light's customer service to report the incident.

In Chicopee, near Springfi eld, police issued a warning about scammers who were threatening commercial customers of Chicopee Electric Light with power shut-off unless they make an immediate payment on their accounts. In one morning, 30 commercial accounts were contacted by scammers, calling from 1-800-619-0523, according to the police department.

When Chicopee Electric Light attempted to call that number, the person on the other end hung up. When police and other investigators called the number a male voice said they had reached the disconnection department for Chicopee Electric Light.

Th e Wakefi eld Municipal Gas and Light was so concerned about the scam that it issued a townwide Code Red alert warning customers.“Th is is certainly not a call from the WMGLD,” general manager Pete Dion said. “We regret that some customers were randomly targeted by these scammers, and we want all our customers to know that there are several steps that we take before service is terminated, including working with them to make payments.”In Amesbury, Hanshaw said the police department had also received a call last month from a resident who was contacted by someone claiming he was eligible for a federal grant. Th e scammers bilked him out of $4,000.





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According to the alert issued by the BBB, scammers use auto-dialers to call and hang up after one ring.“If you call the number back, your account could be charged $19.95 for the call and $9 for each additional minute, depending on the phone plan,” the alert said.Th e calls originate from out of the country and some of the area codes being used are: 473, 809, 876, 284 and 268.Th e best way to avoid the scam is to check all numbers you do not know online before you return the call, the BBB said.

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WEST BOXFORD WEDNESDAY

Boxford Library also invites all to attend new programs on Wednesdays in West Boxford (Lincoln Hall, 561 Main St.). Th e next event is a Hypnotherapy Workshop-Change Your Mind, Change Your Life. Th is workshop is the fi rst in the library's new Live Better series of programs, which will support your healthy life. Patricia Fox, owner of Healing Arts of the Andovers, will speak of the benefi ts of hypnosis

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GARDEN CLUB MEETINGTh e next meeting of the

Hampton Garden Club is on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at the First Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH, at 6:30 PM. For information about Hampton Garden Club meetings and events, please call Pat Navin at 603-929-6315. Th e Hampton Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM at the First Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH, unless otherwise noted. Membership is $20 per year and includes informational topics, community projects and fi eld trips throughout the year. For membership information please call Roseanne Tuholski at 603-926-2705.

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HAIKU; A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Lower Meetinghouse at noon for Brown Bag Lunch followed by the program. Join Ann McCrae, Jo An Kincaid and Tom Stites to learn the Japanese poetry form of haiku. Haiku are unrhymed poems recording the essence of a moment keenly perceived in which nature is linked to human nature. Wednesday, November 12. Noon brown bag lunch followed by the lecture. Lower Meetinghouse of Th e First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. COST: Free and open to the public.

IDENTITY THEFT WITH THE INSTITUTION OF SAVINGS

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Joppa Flats Education Center off ers a monthly lecture series on natural history topics that is free to Mass Audubon members. Children ages 8 and up are welcome. Wednesday, November 12, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. Preregistration not required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLETh e Civil War Roundtable of the

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On Th ursday, November 13th at 3:00 p.m. the Country Center will host the annual meeting of the Friends. You are invited to attend, enjoy refreshments and hear Roseann Robillard, Director of the Council on Aging describe the planned usage of the new rooms at the Senior/Community Center. Th e programs of the COA will fi nally be located in one place! Dr. Buck Woo, Neurophychologist at Merrimac Valley Hospital and Friends Board Member, will comment on the value of such a center to our general health, leisure time and wellbeing as we move through life's stages. Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation (formerly known as Country Manor) is located at 180 Low Street in Newburyport.

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TOWN OF ROWLEYZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

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A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. to act on an application received October 20th, 2014 from Gregory Maffei, 89 Turnpike Road, Ipswich, MA. Applicant is request-ing a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals for the change of a non-conforming use under section 5.2 of the Rowley Zoning Bylaws. Prop-erty is located at 383 Main Street, Rowley, MA. The property is in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 27, Lot 57. At the public hearing, members of the public may ask questions and pres-ent evidence that supports either the approval or denial of this petition. Donald W. Thurston – Chairman

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selection of good books to read by the fi replace this winter? Look no further. Th e Friends of the Amesbury Public Library (APL) will hold two book sales on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14 and 15, in the Friends Used Book Shop, located downstairs at the APL, 149 Main St. Th e APL Friends Members Only Preview Sale will be held Friday night, Nov. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Not a Friend yet? Memberships may be purchased the evening of the preview sale. Shop Friday night for best selection, but there still will be plenty to choose from at the Book Sale open to the general public on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Mardi Gras concert/dance at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport, MA on Friday, November 14th at 8:00PM. Tickets are $30 in advance/ $35 day of show/$10 children 18 and under. For more information, please email: [email protected] or visit: www.bellevillechurch.org/roots.php.

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(GTW) will open its 41st season with Th e Hollow by Agatha Christie. Th e Hollow, directed by Gael Nappa and produced by Lou Dispenza, will be performed at the Sparhawk School and Center for the Performing Arts on 196 Main St. Amesbury, MA on Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. Shows start at 8:00 p.m. Th e Hollow is an unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader which explodes into murder. Dr. Cristow is at the center of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-mistress Veronica, and wife Gerda, simultaneously arrive at Th e Hollow, home of Sir Henry Angkatell and Lady Angkatell. Also visiting are Edward (who is in love with Henrietta) and Midge (who loves Edward). Veronica ardently desires to marry Cristow and succeeds in reopening their aff air but is unable to get him to divorce his wife. Cristow ends up dead, and nearly everyone has a motive and the opportunity. Enter Inspector Colquhoun and Sergeant Penny to solve the crime. Tickets are $12.50. On Nov. 14, 20 Seniors and Students may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $7.50. Tickets may be purchased by logging on to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org or at the door. Credit cards now accepted. Patrons can call Sue Clohecy at 978-352-6367 to reserve tickets.

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AMESBURY BOOK SALESee Friday, November 14th

ON THE WINGExplore Parker River National

Wildlife Refuge during this interpretative program. The focus will be on field marks and where these migrants are headed. We'll be watching bird behavior at this premier, birding destination. Dress in layers. Saturday, November 15th, 3:00 pm to dusk Fee: $15 Meeting Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge at Parking Lot #1

FALL FAIRThe 300-year-old St. Paul’s Church

is celebrating 50 years of fundraising success with its legendary Fall Fair on Saturday, November 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. St. Paul’s is located at 166 High Street, and traditionally attracts hundreds of people from throughout the North Shore to its annual Fall Fair.

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, November 15, 9 am to 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 website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

NATURE'S HARVEST FREE-FOR-ALL

Nature's riches abound during this festive time of year. Sample delicious homemade treats made with local beach plums and cranberries. Inhale the aroma of white pine tea or a bayberry candle. Boldly bite into a seaweed salad or nibble on some pickleweed. For ages 7 and up, test your skill at tree identification, dissect native and invasive fruits and compare, take a guided bird walk, and make a take-home algae print. For ages 2 to 6, we'll have storytelling, crafts, and guided games about trees, birds, and seashells both indoors and out. Family presentations will be offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Bring your appreciation (and your appetite!) and come enjoy nature's harvest with your family. This program is open to all ages. Preregistration is not required. Children must be accompanied by adults. Rain or shine. Creative thematic dress is welcome. Saturday,

November 15, 10 am to 3 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. No fee. No preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

A GREAT ART SHOW IIMiniature and Small Works

November 15- December 31, 2014 Just in time for holiday giving and decorating, an art show and sale featuring small works in a variety of media by many of the area’s favorite artists including: Karen Jones, Mary Arthur Pollak, W.E. Duke, David Stone, Connie Rossetti, Ingrid Johnson, Susan McCraine, Dorothy Monnelly, Ed Monnelly, MikeWaters and Chris Lovely. Opening Reception, Saturday, November 15, 5 - 7:00 PM Free and open to the public. Meet the artists, have some refreshments and purchase some great art! Location: Post Road Framers, Market Basket Plaza (Rt. 1), Rowley, [email protected] www.postroadframers.com

CATMOBILEThe Catmobile, which offers low

cost spay/neuter for cats only, is coming to Tom's Discount Store on 11/15 & 11/22. It is operated by the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society and staffed by a licensed veterinarian and two veterinary technicians. The package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fleas and ear mites. Microchipping is available for $20. Individually packaged take-home flea treatment is available for $15 per dose. The spay package costs $120 and the neuter package costs 80.00. Qualified feral cats cost $35. All feral cats will be ear-tipped. The deals are available to anyone. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

THE HOLLOWSee Friday, November 14th

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Social Life of Haverhill, will have a dance at the American Legion on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 8 pm to 11 pm, DJ Cost $8-member; $10-nonmember, All welcome, For more information call Marge @ 603-642-5881

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16th

MORNING BIRDING AT SPENCER-PIERCE-LITTLE FARM IN NEWBURY

We'll walk the agricultural fields in search of American Pipits, Horned Larks, sparrows and hawks. Sunday, November 16th 9:00 am - 11:00 am Fee: $15 Meeting Location: The end of Little's Lane in Newbury - look

for the Newburyport Birders' sign Directions: In Newbury Center, head south on Route 1A and continue through the only set of lights. Then take your first left onto Little's Lane.

BIRDING IN THE NEWBURYPORT/PLUM ISLAND AREA

The Newburyport/Plum Island area is one of the top birding locations in North America. And one of the best times to explore this area is during our cold months. Large numbers of seabirds migrate along Plum Island; ducks feed and seek shelter in the protected waters of the Merrimack River estuary; and a wide variety of land birds stop in the area to feed and rest prior to continuing their southward migration. During these programs, we will visit the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island, the Merrimack River, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and other very productive sites in Newbury and Rowley. Sunday, November 16, 9 am to 1 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $25. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS AND CLOUD COMPUTING LECTURE

Greg Page from the Merrimack Analysis Group will give a talk on technology trends on Monday November 17th at 6:30 PM in the Collins Meeting Room of the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main St., Ipswich.

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Granted, the study was small, just 10 people, but six patients were able to return to their job or found their job much easier to perform. Nine of the 10 participants experienced memory improvement starting within a few months, and some regained functions that they hadn't had for many years. The final participant, with late-stage Alzheimer's showed no improvement.

Alzheimer's historically has been treated with monopharmaceuticals, which is one drug. It either works or it doesn't.

The program created for this study was different for each participant, but each involved 36 therapeutic points. Some of the

overall parameters involved sleep changes, diet that eliminated gluten and processed food, fasting with timed meals, meditation for stress reduction, vitamins at specific times and exercise. All were very tightly regulated and complex -- and difficult to follow. No participant managed to follow all of the protocols, but they apparently saw enough of a benefit that they kept working at it.

No, this program isn't something to try to create on your own. All of it was individualized per participant based on tests and ongoing progress. But your doctor can get more information for you. If anything stands out as potentially promising for you or someone you know who has Alzheimer's, it's worth a look.

For more information, or for your doctor to see, go online to www.impactaging.com and search for "Reversal of Cognitive Decline: A Novel Therapeutic Program."

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Th e Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association will host their annual holiday event, Holidays in Bloom, sponsored by and in partnership with the North Shore Bank. You're invited to this very entertaining event on Tuesday, December 2, from 5:30 - 10:00 PM in the Atlantic Ballroom of the Blue Ocean Events Center at Salisbury Beach. Tickets can be purchased at the AJH Volunteer Offi ce or online at www.ajh.org/aidassociation. Open seating is $50.00 per person and includes a sumptuous buff et dinner with a cash bar. Tables for 10 can be reserved. Th is fun-fi lled evening is perfect for a ladies night out. Th is year, premier image consultant Doreen Dove will be our featured speaker. Learn how to create or refresh your own personal style and revive your wardrobe in this highly interactive presentation.

Enjoy unique holiday shopping by fi ne local merchants including: Puttin' on the Glitz, Pretty Poppy, Rocas, BC Essentials, Beachwood Plum Island Driftwood Arts and the AJH Gift Shop. Th roughout the evening, you can also enjoy an exclusive free tour of Blue Ocean's Sea Festival of Trees. Th e Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association, founded in 1888, is one of the oldest auxiliary groups in Massachusetts. A volunteer support organization, the Aid Association's primary goal is to raise funds for the purchase of special equipment for the hospital and for implementation of community health projects. Th e association has 200+ members and is governed by its own Board of Directors. Last fall, this group of diverse women proudly presented Anna Jaques Hospital with a donation of $138,000. For more information, call Kim Hebert at the AJH Volunteer Offi ce: 978-463-1150.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Just in time for holiday gift giving, the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association will present its “Holiday Happenings Arts & Crafts Fair” on Friday, December 5, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Higgins Conference Room at Anna Jaques Hospital. Handcrafted items by Anna Jaques employees and volunteers will be available for sale. A 20% off coupon to the AJH Gift Shop will be given to everyone who purchases from the crafters. Th is great event featuring AJH artisans and crafters is designed to make it easy for you to start and end your holiday shopping in one place. Additionally, you will be supporting the Aid Association in its fundraising mission to support patient services at our community hospital at the same time. Th is year, the Aid Association presented $138,000 to the hospital for the purchase of special equipment and community health projects. Such gifts are made possible because of the Aid’s various fundraisers and the ongoing generous response of the greater Newburyport community. Be sure to “Save the Date” – December 5th - for this year’s Holiday Happenings Craft Fair.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY OLDE TYME COUNTRY FAIR - First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main Street (Route 1A), Rowley, MA 01969 on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free Admission. Free on-site parking. Lunch available 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Get into the Christmas spirit at our old-fashioned Church Fair! Christmas Crafts, Handcrafts, Plants, Kissing Balls and Wreaths, Baked Goods, Coff ee and Doughnuts, Cabot Cheese and Zeke's Country Store Books, Attic Treasures (Yard Sale), Santa (11:00 am-1:00 pm), Raffl e Table, Silent Auction, and “For Kids Only” shopping room. Spaghetti Supper, 5:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the First Congregational Church Youth Group Questions: Please contact Susan Hazen at 978-948-2603 (home) or 978-948-2081 (work) or contact the Church Offi ce at 978-948-3993

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Salisbury Chamber of Commerce is seeking Volunteers! Have a few hours? You can help! Volunteer by giving back to your community. Th e Blue Ocean Music Hall will be hosting their 2nd Annual Sea Festival of Trees starting Saturday, November 22 through Saturday, December 6, 2014. We could use your help in greeting guests as they arrive, assisting with raffl e ticket purchases, protecting the beautiful trees and more! Th is annual holiday fundraiser is designed to raise funds for local charities and is a fun holiday tradition for the general public. Businesses, individuals, student groups and families from the surrounding communities will showcase their decorating talents with uniquely decorated trees and wreaths for the benefi t of two worthy organizations; Anna Jaques Hospital and the Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. Volunteers will each receive a pair of complimentary Admit One passes to the Festival to visit with a friend or family member, a discount on food purchases in one of the Pavilion restaurants during the Festival, and an invitation to our Volunteer Appreciation Party. If you have 4 or more hours to participate, please sign up online by visiting http://www.blueoceanhall.com/uploads/Volunteer%20Sign-Up.pdf. For more information please contact Melissa Ryan at [email protected] or Liz Pettis at (978) 462-2412.

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that you are doing. Secondly, sealants (which are typically placed in the grooves of newly erupted teeth in children) do not prevent plaque from accumulating. Th e accumulation of plaque is the direct result of poor oral hygiene. Sealants are often recommended for teeth that have deep grooves to help prevent decay from forming in the part of the tooth that is most susceptible.

Th e author continues, “It’s certainly true that some people genuinely need a night guard, especially if they have jaw pain. But not everyone needs one – and even though a dentist will often tell you that you’re grinding down your teeth as evidence that you do need one, all people gradually wear down their teeth over the course of their lifetimes. Unless you’re doing so at an especially fast rate, you’re fi ne.”

In the description above, the author makes it seem that a night guard is a night guard is a night guard. Th ere are many diff erent kinds of night guards which are used for diff erent reasons. Th ey may be used to protect the teeth from grinding, clenching, re-positioning of the jaw joints to help with TMJ discomfort, as well as a host of other reasons.

As far as grinding goes, it is important for a patient to understand the diff erence between physiologic and pathologic wear in their own mouth. Pathologic wear is excessive wear based upon your age. If this is the case, protection

of the teeth at night can save you from extensive future dental work. Regardless, as with anything we have discussed in the past, it is imperative for the patient to be an active participant in the decision process of any recommended treatment.

With regards to sealants the author says, “Sealants are similar; a product that can be useful in some cases (mainly among kids who don’t brush well), but defi nitely shouldn’t be prescribed for everyone.”

Th e recommendation for and placement of dental sealants has nothing to do with whether or not kids brush their teeth well. Factors such as whether the child had decay in any of their baby teeth, familial history, and the deepness of the grooves in their newly erupted permanent molars are the primary reasons for recommending sealants. If none of these are present, than I would agree that sealants are not necessary.

Next week we will continue with a discussion of veneers which the author says, “….don’t let yourself get talked into them, any more than you’d let yourself get talked into a nose job.”

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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“When it comes to caring for our patients, diff erentiating ourselves begins and ends with our ability to provide exceptional quality, safety and service,” said Joseph Roach, President of Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley in Haverhill. “I applaud our team for demonstrating their commitment to patient care, and for standing out among the area hospitals, by achieving the highest rating possible.”

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