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AMESBURY – When Arcadia Publishing asked Margie Walker last year for recommendations on who might write a new book on Amesbury for its Images of America series, the veteran librarian and local author started making a list of potential authors.

But as she wrote names on her list, she realized who she wanted to put at the top – herself.

She knew she was well qualifi ed. For the last 21 years, Walker has been the librarian for local history, reference works and teen literature.

Also two years ago she wrote her fi rst book on Amesbury. Called Legendary Locals of Amesbury, another book for Arcadia, she focused on her adopted hometown from its origins. It sold well at Barnes & Noble stores and on Amazon’s on-line site, she said.

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Veterans Honored All Last WeekContinued on page 3

REGIONAL – Veterans Day became Veterans Week this year as celebrations honoring those who served their country started with a free breakfast on Monday in Salisbury and continued through a rainy several days that canceled parades and culminated with star-studded events Wednesday and Th ursday nights at TD arena in Boston for homeless veterans, organized by a wounded Newbury veteran.

About 25 senior veterans were treated Monday morning to a special Rico’s Cafe breakfast at the Hilton Senior Center that included pumpkin pancakes.

“I always try to help people,” said Rico’s Cafe owner Maria Melo. She said she dedicated the breakfast to her late husband Rico, who was a veteran, not of the United States, but of his native country, Mozambique.

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Margie Walker with the fi rst copy of AmesburyPhoto by Stewart Lytle

Monday, director Liz Pettis said, because there are so many activities for veterans on Veterans Day that she felt it would be better to hold it early.

Attending the breakfast were regional Veterans Services director Kevin Hunt and state Rep. James Kelcourse. Hunt, who serves veterans in Newburyport and Amesbury, said, “We have had a litany of wars in this country. Not one of those wars was started by a veteran, but each one of them was fi nished by veterans. Th at is why we thank the veterans for their service. Because they don’t start the wars, they end them.”

On Wednesday, when the rains canceled the Veterans Day parade and other outdoor activities, the festivities were moved inside Newburyport City Hall. Hunt and Kelcourse continued their celebration of veterans sacrifi ce. Th ey were joined by

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Walker enjoyed writing her fi rst book.“It was great,” she said. A shy person, she was less excited about speaking to groups. She prefers book signings.

For Acadia, her new book, called Amesbury, focuses on the last 50 years. It will be available Dec. 7.

Amesbury covers many aspects of the city in colorful photographs and information about local businesses, the individuals and organizations that make a diff erence, parks, churches and schools. Th ere are also chapters on celebrations and other interesting events in Carriagetown.

Photographs for the new book come from private collections, the Bi-Centennial, the city’s 300th Anniversary and the Amesbury Public Library.

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New Book on Amesbury Continued from page 1of local affairs and recent history. She had access to many of the photos and information. When she could not find a photo, her husband, Joey Walker, a professional photographer, shot photos, including ones of Mayor Ken Gray, Police Chief Kevin Ouellet, other city leaders, dignitaries and characters.

Her favorite part of the book, she said, showcases local veterans.

Born in Lawrence, Walker fell in love with Amesbury years ago.

“Amesbury is very inviting. It still has a small town feel,” she said. She likes the city because it has so much to offer families in the way of events and festivals.

Amesbury residents are also very generous, she said. They look beyond themselves and jump in to help other people. She cited

as an example of how Amesbury residents created Valentines that they sent to the families of shooting victims in the Sandy Hook, CT school tragedy.

In 1968, when Amesbury was celebrating its 300th anniversary, residents compiled a cookbook, sold commemorative coins, held dances and performed plays. Townspeople dressed in period costume as part of the many events for the town’s celebration, Walker wrote.

“Since then, Amesbury has grown considerably, with many new businesses – furniture makers, fine food products, Norman’s Restaurant, and clothing shops – emerging. Old mills have been reinvented into spaces for artists, photographers, and other creative outlets. The downtown area has been redeveloped and

is a welcoming site as one enters Amesbury,” Walker wrote. “One only needs to sit in Market Square, stroll along the Riverwalk, watch the falls of the Powow River in the Millyard, or listen to a concert in the amphitheater to experience Amesbury’s charm.”

Acadia, a South Carolina publisher, has published about 95 titles in our Modern Images of America series including books on several North Shore cities and towns. The publisher has more than 12,000 titles in print.

Walker gave herself a year to compile and write the book on Amesbury.

She finished it in eight months.

“This is how I spent my summer vacation, writing,” she said.

The 96-page paperback can be purchased for $22.99.

Mayor Donna Holaday and City Council members, the Newburyport Fire, Police officers, the Essex County sheriff and U.S. Coast Guard color guards, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies. The Newburyport High School Marching Band saluted the U.S. Armed Forces.

Holaday said there are about 200 veterans from World War II still living in the area. “We continue to honor their service and have a whole series of events that are organized by our regional veterans’ service office,” she said.

The mayor read the names and brief descriptions of the Newburyport veterans who have passed away since Memorial Day. For each Hunt chimed a bell.

Across the Merrimack River at the Amesbury Middle School Mayor Ken Gray gave a brief history of the holiday.

“Today marks the 96th anniversary of the first iteration of what we now call Veterans Day,” Gray said. “Originally called Armistice Day, this day was set aside to honor all of those who served in what was then called ‘The Great War.’ The war to end all wars, World War I. This particular day was chosen because hostilities formally ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, 1918. But WWI was not the end of all wars.”

Gray explained that Armistice Day was formally renamed Veterans Day in 1954 and thanked the Amesbury Veterans’ Memorials Restoration Committee for restoring and maintaining the war memorials

Veterans Honored All Last WeekContinued from page 1

in the city.“Today we honor all of those

who have served our country in order to preserve and defend our liberties and give thanks and recognition to the men and women who are veterans,” Gray said. “While we gather today in this peaceful setting, we must not forget those who currently serve and are fighting and dying in our defense overseas and around the world for our way of life.”

Serving as the keynote speaker was 91-year-old Amesbury native and World War II Navy veteran William Ryan.

Ryan stressed the continuing need to teach U.S. history in local schools and reminisced about a trip he once took to Arlington National Cemetery.

“I looked at the rows of white crosses; it was just mind-boggling,” Ryan said. “I think that anybody who has the opportunity should go to see the sacrifices that (veterans) have given us.”

Newbury veteran Donnie Jarvis organized two special events at the Boston Celtics game on Wednesday night and the Boston Bruins game on Thursday night. Both events honored veterans and raised money for Operation Delta Dog, which trains dogs for soldiers suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome.

The Celtics gave Jarvis 30 tickets, which were distributed to homeless veterans at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans in Boston. It was part of his Paint Night celebration that raised about $2,000 for Operation Delta Dog.

About 60 people attended the

Paint Night festivities, including state Secretary for Veterans Affairs Francisco Urena. The Celtics gave each veteran a t-shirt and dinner.

On Thursday night, the Bruins set up four tables in the TD Arena for volunteers from the USO to collect donations to Operation Delta Dog. For each donation, the Bruins gave a raffle ticket to win autographed Bruins merchandise.

Jarvis, who served in Iraq and was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan, is still counting the money raised at the Bruins Game. “There were a lot of tens and twenties going in the buckets,” he said.

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who looks like Boris Karloff , some elderberry wine and a cellar full of bodies… you have a recipe for classic comedy! On Wednesday Nov 18, the Seabrook Old-Time Radio Players are recreating the radio version of Arsenic and Old Lace live on stage at the Seabrook Library. Since 2004 Th e OTR Players have performed on stage, with script in hand, keeping the tradition of radio theatre alive in NH. Wednesday November 18th with Matinee 3:30pm, Evening Show 6:30pm, Free Admission (donations accepted), Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Ln, Seabrook NH

RESCUE DOG NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY

How far would you go to save a dog in need? Over the past ten years Greg Mahle has driven over 8,400 miles a month, more than a million miles in all, bringing abused, abandoned and homeless dogs from the deep south to forever homes in New England. Greg’s story is told in Peter Zheutlin’s new book “Rescue Road: One Man, Th irty Th ousand Dogs and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway.” Wednesday, November 18th, 7:00 pm, Newburyport Public Library. Please join us for an evening with Peter Zheutlin to hear this amazing story. Books will be available for sale and signing for those interested. Th roughout the month of November, we will be celebrating the wonderful dogs in our community! Please bring in a picture of your dog (rescue or not) so we can create a collage in the lobby celebrating these amazing animals!

AMESBURY BOOK CLUBSTh ere are also two book clubs at

the library that you can join. Our Wednesday night book club meets the fi rst Wednesday night of the month at 6:30. Th e November meeting will be November 18 and we will be reading “Girls of Atomic City” by Denise Kiernan. “Reading Glasses” Book Club for 20/30 something adults meets the last Wednesday of the month. Th e November meeting will be November 18 at 7:00 at Flatbread in Amesbury and we will be reading “Th e Good Luck of Right Now” by Matthew Quick. All Book Club books are available at the main circulation desk for check out and no sign up is required.

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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. Wed, Nov 18, 2015 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $4. Preregistration is not required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/

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IMAGINE, SING, & LEARN: DO ANIMALS BUILD?

Th is parent/child program is designed for the creative, curious, and active preschooler. Each 90-minute session off ers a structured series of activities including original songs, movement, dramatic play, hands-on science, and a thematic snack. You’ll receive coloring pages, song lyrics, vocabulary, a fun fact sheet, and a suggested reading list in an electronic goody bag! Th u, Nov 19, 2015 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm OR Fri, Nov 20, 2015 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Adult, $8/child, $7. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

ADULT COLORINGSeabrook, NH. Seabrook Library

will be off ering a program on Adult Coloring on Th ursday, November 19 at 3:30 pm. We will provide all materials. Coloring programs have appeared all over the world as a method of stress relief, comparable to meditation. Come join us at the library and get lost in your artistic creation in a relaxed, stress-free environment. Call the library at 603-474-2044 for details; no sign up required.

LOCAL MUNICIPAL TASK FORCES PRESENT GREAT MARSH VULNERABILITY WORKSHOP:

On Th ursday, November 19th at 6:30pm in the new Salisbury Public Library, members of the Great Marsh Resiliency Partnership task force from Salisbury, Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich and Essex will present a review of their community assets that are at signifi cant risk from climate-driven threats. Th e public is invited to review and provide input on the special places, natural resources, roads, infrastructure, and recreational areas that have been identifi ed as areas of greatest concern. Th ese sites are highly vulnerable to the eff ects of coastal storms, sea level rise, inland fl ooding, erosion, and changes in precipitation. Th is workshop is part of a broader eff ort along the North Shore aimed at addressing the degradation of coastal ecosystems that will likely accelerate as climate-driven impacts become more frequent and severe. Vulnerable coastal communities are in urgent need of viable adaptation strategies to cope with threats to natural systems and human communities – threats such as erosion, sea level rise (SLR), storm surge, increased storm activity, and freshwater fl ooding. To help North Shore communities contend

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LOCAL AUTHORS NIGHTDiscover self-published or small

press published regional writers at the Library’s 4th Annual Local Authors’ Night. Th ursday November 19, 7 pm, Topsfi eld Town Library Meeting Room, 1 South Common St, Topsfi eld. Learn about the publishing process and gain inspiration to start your own novel! Each author will be available to discuss his or her work and will have copies of their books for sale at the event. Featured authors include: Laurie Collins, Robert Dinsmoor, Lois Sargent, Dorothy Stephens, Phil Temples and illustrator Margie Fiorini. Light refreshments will be served.

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Join naturalist and Mass Audubon tour leader Scott Santino for an evening of dessert and stunning photos of Florida’s tropical wildlife. Settle down with a slice of homemade key lime pie and a cup of coff ee or tea and sit back to enjoy learning about Florida’s fl ora and fauna, and why it’s a must-visit destination for nature lovers. Th ursday, November 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m. $9 ($7/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call

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learn more about spectacular raptors arriving to enjoy our winters, such as the northern harrier, rough-legged hawk, bald eagle, peregrine falcon, short-eared and snowy owls, and the rare gyrfalcon. Saturday, November 21, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, November 22) Learn how to look for, better identify, and enjoy these birds of prey with one of the experts in the fi eld, Paul Roberts. Meets in Newburyport. FEE: $32 ($27/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or go to .massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGOur experienced leaders will take you

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AMESBURY - Unity on the River Presents the annual Holiday Concert: Cookies, Carols and Cuppajoe, on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30. Please join Unity on the River-Amesbury for traditional holiday music as well as some new favorites. Our talented musicians, Maura Lynch, Meg Rayne, Patty Barkas, Brian Doser, Brian Hallisey and the Unity Choir are joined by special guest, CuppaJoe! Tickets $15 at the door. Unity on the River is located at 58 Macy Street (Amesbury Plaza) on Route 110. Th ey off er a non-denominational service of celebration every Sunday at 10:00am and a peaceful, meditative service each Wednesday at 7:00pm. For more information, go to www.unityontheriver.org or call 978-834-7830.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN/ROWLEY - People Helping People of St. Mary’s Parish is now collecting donations for the Th anksgiving deliveries to residents in need of Rowley, Georgetown, Boxford, and Byfi eld. Donations of non-perishable foods, as well as paper, cleaning, and personal hygiene products are needed. Monetary and grocery store gift card donations may also

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------------------------------------------------------------KINGSTON, NH -- An interdenominational service to prepare for Christmas led by people from several area churches. Special music. Tuesday, December 1, 7 to 8 p.m., at Th e Meeting House on the property of New Creation Healing Center, 80 Route 125, Kingston. Call 603 642 3002.

------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC - Th e Santa’s Toy Trot, that will take place on Sunday 12/13/15 in Merrimac. Th e run is a 2, 4 or 6 mile distance to benefi t the Merrimac Holiday Helper Program and Toys for Tots sponsored by the Winners Circle Running Club. Th ere is a fun run for children that begins at 9:45. All participants receive a shirt. Th ere will be food following the run and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information please do to website at runthecircle.org.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Th e Town of Newbury is seeking up to fi ve (5) residents to serve on the Plum Island Study Committee to study ongoing issues at Plum Island Center and the surrounding area related to trash, facilities for the public, parking, street lights, and other concerns that have been raised by residents and visitors, to make recommendations for dealing with those issues, and to investigate potential revenue sources for reinstating certain services, such as lifeguards. Th e Committee’s charge will include seeking input from Plum Island residents and others about their concerns and holding at least one public workshop prior to next April’s Annual Town Meeting, (4/26/16). Residents who are interested in serving on the Committee should submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen, 25 High Road, Newbury, MA 01951 or to: [email protected] by Wednesday, November 19th, 2015.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY – Please visit the Newbury Town Library in Byfi eld to pick up a certifi cate to bring to Not Your Average Joes in Newburyport any Tuesday night through the end of 2105 and the Friends of the Newbury Library will receive 15% of your food* order, including take out. In exchange for your help you will be entered for a $25.00 Gift Card Drawing. Th e winner will be contacted in January, 2016. Th ank you for helping the Book Sale Room Make-Over Campaign! *Excludes Alcohol, Tax and Gratuity

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Holiday Open Studio Sale at 2 Rivers Ceramics Studio on Saturday, December 5th. 9-5 pm & Sunday, December 6th. 10-5 pm. Presenting another great year of beautiful unique pottery for your holiday. Please visit us and see wonderful work by these featured artists from our studio! Lloyd Hamovit, Stina Lindroth, Dan Ryan, Melissa Stanley, Jo Alice Stockwell, Sarah Allen and other amazing studio artists. For more information and directions contact: 2RiversCeramics.com, 978-618-1475, 108 Middle Road, Newbury.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church New Adult and Youth choir members are always welcome! Adult Choir rehearsal begins at 7:00pm on Th ursdays, in the stage room, under the direction of Andrea DeGiovanni, music director. Youth choir rehearsals are on Sundays after worship/Sunday school. Preparing now for the holidays. We are now taking donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries for our annual in-gathering of food to be taken to local service agencies. Th is will culminate on Th anksgiving Sunday November 22nd where an intergenerational service of Th anks will be celebrated. We are handicap accessible. For more information visit our web site at bellevillechurch.org. Belleville Congregational Church belongs to the United Church of Christ where all are welcome.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Cornerstone Family Practice 303C Haverhill Street Rowley will be holding a town hall meeting to hear about an exciting opportunity that they are off ering for one on one personalized medical care. Th e meeting has been designed to discuss Cornerstone’s exciting new Membership Program. Tuesday December 1st & Tuesday December 8th. 7:00pm - 8:30pm. Please RSVP to 978-948-3902.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – Th e Rowley Grange met Tuesday with two new members joining. Th ey are encouraged by this. Recently awarded one of the most distinguished Granges in the State and National Levels. At the State Grange Session in October our Grange Mr. & Mrs. Allan Gaspar turned over their sashes to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Peterson. Mrs. Peterson was a past master of Mass State Grange, both are quite active in state Grange activities. Th ey are having their annual Turkey Shoot on November 17th, just in time for Th anksgiving. Th ere are three turkeys to be awarded to three lucky sharp shooters. No, there are no guns involved. Th is is a fun night with three lucky people going home with turkeys. Th ey hope to to see a few of our 50 members come to win one of these turkeys. Our meetings are now held on Tuesday night and start at 7:00 to benefi t some of school students. Come on down.

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Meeting of the Minds: A buyer will submit an off er to a seller or to his/her REALTOR®. Th is off er will have a life span, typically at least 24 hours, sometimes longer. Th e off er should always be done in writing to protect both buyer and seller. It also must be accompanied by an initial deposit. Additional documents that are usually included with the off er are a Lead Paint form for houses built before 1978, agency disclosure stating if the REALTOR® is working for the seller, buyer or as a dual agent, and a pre-approval letter from the buyer’s bank or mortgage lender. Not only are the fi nancial terms outlined in the off er but dates that need to be met are spelled out as well. If the off er is acceptable we go to #2. If not, the seller may submit a counter off er changing the price and/or terms. It is important to note that if the seller does not sign the initial off er in the specifi ed time, the off er expires and is no longer valid. Also, if the seller submits a counter off er, the original off er is null and void. Assuming the parties come together then we go on to #2.Inspections: A buyer typically asks in the off er for a period (7-10 days) to do a home inspection on the property they are buying. Th e

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deposits back. Financing: Once a buyer comes under agreement, he/she starts the process from pre-approved for a mortgage to getting approved for a mortgage. You will need to meet with the mortgage or bank representative you have chosen and provide him/her with the documentation they require (typically pay stubs/W-2 or a tax return and bank account info among other items). Th is has become more cumbersome in recent years. Cumbersome does not mean impossible, far from it, if you have a good job, good credit and even a small down payment you can qualify for a mortgage. Appraisal: Th e bank or mortgage company will send out an appraiser to evaluate the value of the home you are purchasing. Th is is done simply to ensure to bank or mortgage company that the home is worth what the two parties are selling for and to protect their investment.6.Closing: Buyer and seller meet and sign papers, transfer money and walk away happy!

Simple right? Th is is only a baseline as there is a lot more that can come up during the process and usually does, but hopefully this gives you an outline of the home buying process.

If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at [email protected]

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Th e 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. Sun, Nov 22, 2015 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $25. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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stories of the people who settled this area 200 years ago, and learn about what is happening in the world of nature as plants and animals prepare for winter. Th e walk will meander along the edges of marshes and ponds, through deciduous forest and the old growth forest of Averill’s Island, featuring towering hemlocks and red pines. Warm up by the woodstove back in the Barn, where hot drinks, homemade soup, and desserts will be available for purchase. Advance registration is required. Runs rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. FEE: $8/adults, $7/children (discount for Mass Audubon members). For more information or to register, call 978-887-9264 or register online at massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

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throughout pregnancy can increase the risk for periodontal disease.

I remember when I decided to go to dental school, my grandmother told me that she had all of her teeth at 82, except for the four she lost – one for each of her pregnancies. Now, I’m not sure what her frequency was back in those days of visiting a dentist, but the mere fact that she could correlate tooth loss with pregnancy always stuck in my head.

She, and the medical community, did not know back then that the risk for gum disease increased during pregnancy. We also did not know what eff ects this increase in infl ammation did to the rest of the body, including the developing baby. We know more now.

For pregnant women, any infection, including tooth decay and gum disease, has the added possibility of aff ecting the baby’s health. Healthcare providers need to spend more time explaining the connection between oral health and overall wellness before, during, and after pregnancy.

As stated earlier, the study also found that pregnant women who did not have dental insurance were twice as likely to not visit the dentist as those with dental insurance, and 33% of the women skipped a dental visit during pregnancy because of the cost.

While it is important to acknowledge the frequent reasons for avoiding the dentist and off er insight

into overcoming potential barriers -- such as providing details about what services are covered under a preventive visit and upfront communications about treatment costs for restorative services, educating about the potential consequences of failure to control dental problems should be fi rst and foremost.

Th e takeaway is to “bring oral health into the conversation about overall health during preventive checkups,” the survey authors concluded. “Educating patients regarding the importance of regular dental exams, home care, and the potential impact of oral health on overall health as often as possible will have an incremental positive eff ect on the patient.”

We cannot control who has insurance or who does not, and we certainly can’t control an individual’s fi nances, but we can provide the information necessary for the woman to choose what she feels is right for the health of her baby and herself. If fi nances are the barrier, talk to your dental offi ce to see how they can make it work for you.

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.

Th ere are a lot of things that happen to the body during pregnancy. Th e oral cavity, the gateway to the rest of the body, is part of that. In a recent survey conducted by an insurance company, it was found that more than 75% of pregnant women and new mothers experience an oral health problem. Th e survey also found that almost half of the surveyed women did not visit the dentist during pregnancy despite having dental problems.

Th e researchers cited cost as one of the main reasons why pregnant women do not visit the dentist, and they found that women without insurance were twice as likely as those with insurance to not visit the dentist during pregnancy. However, their conclusion was that healthcare professionals may be able to increase the amount of women who prioritize oral health by simply talking to women about the importance of visiting the dentist.

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If you pick up the phone and press a number to ask to be removed from the list, no one will answer, and you’ve only verifi ed that your number works.

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Please learn more and apply online at www.rfshires.com or call 877-573-7447 hiring code 101.

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November Bargains

The Holiday Season is Here Again! We RENT everything you need for your Thanksgiving or Holiday Gathering

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6-Ft. Deluxe Banquet TableSteel frame with powder-coated finish. W 682 536 1 While supplies last. Contents on table not included.

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Folds in half for easy storage

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Steel Folding ChairW 157 249 F4 While supplies last.YOUR CHOICE

Glade® Holiday PlugIns® Scented Oil Refill with FREE WarmerSelect spruce or apple cinnamon scent. W 198 088, 089 B6 While supplies last.

3.8-Oz. Scented Wax CandleSelect spruce or apple cinnamon scent. W 198 090, 091 B6 While supplies last.

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105-Light LED Icicle-Style SetsAvailable in warm white, cool white or multicolor. T 150 664, 665, 666 B12 While supplies last.

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