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March 19 - 25, 2014 Vol. 10, No. 20

Beware of Scams, Identity Thieves

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– AMESBURY – An urgent, collect call comes from a grandson, traveling in Mexico for spring break, to his grandmother back in Massachusetts.

The distraught grandson, who doesn't even sound like himself, needs money to get out of jail and asks the grandmother to wire it to him.

And the grandson pleads don't tell his parents because it would only worry them.

The problem is that the real grandson is in Mexico, but not in jail. Nor is it he on the other end of the telephone call.

A scammer has read the grandson's post on Facebook about his upcoming trip to Mexico and found the name of the young man's grandmother on line as well. Now he is trying to swindle the elderly woman, who loves her grandson, out of money.

According to Corey Pilz and Allison Fiorello, Photo by Stewart Lytle who work for Attorney General Martha Coakley, U.S. Rep. John Tierney lends his support such scams and many like them are growing in against identity theft. number as scammers from around the country and the world employ new and ever changing tactics to steal money from unsuspecting Bay State residents.

Pilz and Fiorello, along with U.S. Rep. John Tierney, D-Salem, and his aide Darin Swimm, were in Amesbury recently as part of the state and federal governments' efforts to educate Massachusetts residents, particularly the elderly and more vulnerable residents, about such attempts to steal their money and identity.

The grandparent scam was just one that the team told those who gathered at the Senator Nichols Costello Center last week.

It was National Consumer Protection Week. But Pilz, who is the deputy second director of the public inquiry and assistance center, said, “At the AG's office, every day is about consumer protection.”

Many scams come through the telephone with attempts to gain the name, address and hopefully Social Security number for their targets.

With that information, thieves and scammers can open bank accounts or seek bank loans in the victim's name.

They can also secure credit cards in Photo by Stewart Lytle that person's name.

Sometimes the scammers claim to Allison Fiorello and Corey Pilz with the Attorney General's Continued on page 3

FREE A Beach Wheelchair for Taylor

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––

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SALISBURY – Two years ago, when Taylor Brown was 16, she and her cousin went for a ride on the cousin's scooter.

The girls stopped at a traffic light on a busy road, waiting to make a turn. Someone motioned for them to go, and Taylor’s cousin hit the gas pedal and ran into the rear of a dump truck, which had turned at the same time without seeing the scooter.

The cousin suffered only minor injuries, but Taylor, a Triton High School student, was thrown from the scooter. At that moment her life changed forever.

Taylor hit her head on the pavement and suffered traumatic brain injury. She spent the next nine months in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities.

At first, Taylor improved, but then things turned for the worse. Taylor, once a competitive swimmer, cannot talk, walk or take care of herself. She can understand what is said to her and what is going on

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Peter Randall will speak on Celia Thaxter at Whittier Home Annual dinner meeting on April 3

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of his panoramic photographs of New Hampshire” (1996), and “New Hampshire Then and Now, 80 sets of historical and contemporary photographs of the Granite State from 1840 to 2005” (published in 2006).

Thaxter’s friend, impressionist Childe Hassam, prepared illustrations for her last book, “An Island Garden,” published in 1894, just before her death. Based on her book, the unique garden has been The Town Common Courtesy Photo recreated on Appledore Author, photographer and Island and now attracts hundreds filmmaker Peter E. Randall will of visitors annually.

Randall’s film tells the story present a program on Celia Thaxter of Thaxter and her garden, her at the Whittier Home Association’s friendship with Hassam and annual dinner meeting on other artists, and the effort made Thursday, April 3, at the Union

by Shoals Marine Laboratory Congregational Church, 350 Main founder Dr. John Kingsbury to Street, Point Shore, Amesbury. recreate the garden 80 years after Following dinner the group will move into the church sanctuary Thaxter’s death.

Most of Randall’s work has been for a brief business meeting and devoted to New Hampshire, the the evening’s featured program by Isles of Shoals, Maine, and nearby Randall, who recently completed areas.

He has also photographed in a new documentary featuring the American Southwest, Ghana, Celia Thaxter’s beautiful garden on Japan, Togo, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Appledore Island, off the coast of Zambia, Guatemala, and Spain. His New Hampshire and Maine.

Nineteenth-century Isles of editorial photographs have been Shoals poet and author Celia Thaxter used by the United Nations, and was known for her imaginative regional and national magazines Victorian island garden, and John and books.

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Greenleaf Whittier was among her with dinner served at 6 p.m. The close friends and encouraged her home prepared dinner menu writing career. includes salad, stuffed chicken With over 45 years of experience, breast, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables Peter E. Randall is one of New and squash topped off by strawberry Hampshire’s best known editorial photographers. He published more shortcake. A vegetarian choice is than 450 books and is the author of available on request.

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Taxes are up 27% in ten years but home values are down. The town has had very little population growth but town expenses are up, have you taxpayers had to cut the cost why not the Town. When was the last time you got a raise? How many times recently have you had to say no, we cannot afford that? While the Boards are considering raising TAXES, where are the voters. Why havn't they been kept informed? Who's watching out for the taxpayers? When proposition 2.5 was put in place, it was to curb overspending. But it has turned into an automatic raise for the Towns. Prop 2.5 is being abused. Don't wait until Town Meeting. Start paying attention, NOW, call, write, e-mail, go to Town Hall Let them know that you want to know, "ASK QUESTIONS" Ask the School Committe why they had to put off showing their budget until the very last minute. Why, can't they wait and do a better job of explaining where the funds from the last four years have been used. While the citizens have been struggling and cutting their "fixed" cost what has the school cut?

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be from a bank, saying there is something wrong with the person's account. They then ask for the target's account number so they can clear up the problem.

“No bank's going to ask over the phone for personal account information,” Fiorello said.

Their advice: hang up the phone and call or visit your bank to make sure the account is in good order.

Scammers also use robocalls to find a target interested in refinancing mortgages for a lower interest rate. The call is not from a legitimate mortgage company, but from a person looking to gain information on the person's current mortgage so they can use it to acquire a new loan with the funds going to the thieves, not to the person whose name is on the

loan.

Thieves also go through personal trash looking for identity data. Even prescription bottles can be used to glean information about a person, they said.

The team from the Attorney General's office warned that following tragedies like tornadoes or hurricanes, thieves will set up shop as a bogus Red Cross or another assistance agency and solicit donations.

Again, the team's advice, hang up the phone, report it to the AG's office, the local police department or the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. If someone wants to make a donation, then contact the Red Cross directly.

Amesbury Police Chief Kevin Ouelette told the seniors to be wary of anyone soliciting donations door to door for charitable donations

or for services, including home improvements. About half of those solicitations, he said, are not legitimate.

Anyone soliciting door to door should have registered with the police department, and the chief said he is working to strengthen the city's laws governing inperson solicitations.

The chief and his team asked that anyone who is solicited in person to get as much information as possible and call their local police department to determine if the solicitor is registered.

The Attorney General's staff and the police cautioned the seniors not to disclose too much information on social media.

Like the grandson, it only helps the scammers and thieves, they said, to know you are headed to Florida.

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dunes. Nor did it have a headrest or footrest needed for Taylor to ride in comfort.

So the Browns are trying to raise $5,000 to buy a beach wheelchair that Taylor can use to enjoy the beach and trails this summer.

They hope that getting back to the beach will be therapeutic for her.

Beach and off-road wheelchairs have balloon-like rubber wheels that do not sink in the sand. They can be fitted with head and foot rests and a seat belt to hold the rider on.

These wheelchairs, which work on both the sand at the beach and on the dirt of trails, cost about $2,500 for a basic model.

With the add-ons Taylor needs, the chair will cost at least $5,000, her mother said.

The Browns are raising money through YouCaring.com, a free fundraising website. Ms. Brown heard about YouCaring from a colleague at work.

To help Taylor buy a beach wheelchair, visit: https://www. youcaring.com/other/beachwheels-for-taylor/144245.

The YouCaring website is free because it is supported by donations from people from all over the world who believe in the vision of a site that helps others in need.

“These generous donors allow us to pass every penny onto the fundraisers; your family and friends,” the web site states.

The only charge to the Browns is by PayPal to process the donations.

To date, the Browns have received $1,335, a little more

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After months in the hospital, Taylor’s parents brought her home, thinking that in her natural environment she would get better. Her father owns his own plumbing company; her mother works as an x-ray technician.

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www.TheTownCommon.com The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society will be holding a rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic for cats and dogs from 9am to noon on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road (Route 1) Salisbury, MA. The cost of the rabies vaccine will be $5 and the cost to microchip will be $20, which includes registration. Please bring proof of any previous rabies vaccines if you wish to get a threeyear rabies vaccination. All cats must be in carriers and all dogs must be on leashes. Please leave cats in your car while filling out paperwork. This event is open to anyone. For more information call 978-462-0760, email info@mrfrs.org or go to www. mrfrs.org BEACH CLEAN-UP Parker River NWR will hold a beach clean-up on Saturday, March 22 from 9 am to 3pm. Held each spring and fall, this is a community effort to help clean up the Refuge beach and raise awareness about beach litter. It is impressive the amount of litter that can be picked up when there is a concerted effort.

Usually, about 50-75 volunteers will gather beach rubbish, old tires, and broken lobster traps–enough to fill a large dumpster to overflowing.

Cleaning up the beach not only improves the beach’s appearance,, but also makes it a safer place for wildlife. Fishing line, hooks, nails, and bottled cleaning solvents are regularly picked up on the beach.

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April 1 is the beginning of the plover nesting season and what better way to greet our seasonal tenants than to present them with a cleaner and safer beach! Anyone wanting to participate should show up at Lot 1 between 9am and 3 pm. The event will be held rain or shine. Participants should wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring work or rubber gloves. Trash bags are provided.

Individuals, companies and clubs are encouraged to get together and volunteer their time for this worthy cause. For more information please call refuge staff member Jean Adams at 978-465-5753 ext 208.

ROWLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK DONATION DAYS March 22nd and April 26th The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are getting ready for the Annual Book and Bake Sale. We’ll be accepting donations of gently used Books, DVDs, and CDs on two Saturday mornings: March 22nd and April 26th from 9:00am until noon. Donations may be SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd dropped off in the Library Meeting Room. We accept: Fiction, NonRABIES VACCINATION & Fiction, Art, Gardening, How-To, MICROCHIPPING CLINIC Cookbooks, Hardcover, Paperback,

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Tickets are $15 each. A portion of the cost of tickets will be donated to support the Union Congregational Pets, Animals, Plus Church. A 50/50 raffle will be held to raise money to maintain the Bartlett Museum. A brief business meeting will be held to elect a slate of officers and board members for 2014-15 as follows: Officers: President- Anthony Knapp; Treasurer-Steve Klomps; Secretary- Open Seat; Membership secretary- Carol Finn; Public relations & Health & Fitness Fundraising - Dianne Dostie Cole; and Board members: Selwin Mize, Gina Moscardini, Alexander Pooler, Lee-Ann Banville, Open Seat, Open Seat. The night will end with an historic presentation of interest that will be announced later.

78-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com -----------------------------------------------------------DANVERS - The Joy & Benefits of Raising Chickens! Danvers Agway and Ashley's Chickens are cosponsoring a FREE chicken seminar Saturday, April 26 at 11 am. This fun and informative seminar will give the budding enthusiast knowledge of how to raise, feed, and care for baby poultry. The seminar will have a nutritionist from Nutrena to answer your questions on the various types of feed and benefits of each. Our chicken expert (Ashley) will be on hand to answer questions as to breed, egg production, and the joy and benefits of raising chickens. Perfect for all ages. Produce your own healthy eggs and have fun doing it! There will be door prizes, free food, beverages, gift raffles, and more. Meet new people and socialize as well. Agway, 9 Wenham St., Danvers (978) 774-1069 www.ashleyschickens.com.

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-----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich is looking for volunteer tour guides and greeters for its upcoming guided tour season of the Heard, Whipple, and Knight Houses. If you would like to become a volunteer, please come to the spring training sessions to learn about local history through the Museum’s collections and how to share that information with visitors from here and around the globe. Training dates will be posted later in the spring. Opening Day for tours is May 24 (Memorial Day weekend) and the tour season runs through Columbus Day. A minimum three-hour weekly time commitment through the season is needed.

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-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - Are you thinking about keeping a small flock of backyard hens? Did you recently get a coop and a few chicks and then realized that there’s more to it than you thought? Terry Golson will be at the Newbury Town Library on Saturday, March 29th from 10:00-12:00 to answer these questions and more. Terry is the author of Tillie Lays an Egg and The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook. She has appeared on NECN’s The Secret Life of Animals and on Martha Stewart. This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Friends of Newbury Town Library. No registration is necessary.

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Enjoy this poetic story of the Japanese “picture bridesâ€? of the 1920s, from their anticipation during the boat ride over, through their struggles to adapt to a new husband and a new culture, to the difficulties suffered during WWII. Pick up your copy today, then join us on Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, to share what you thought. Come see why this book group has lasted so long! For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Friends of Rowley COA would like to extend an invitation to the entire community. Throughout the year we offer many exquisite and unique trips. Our trips are and have always been open to the entire adult community. We currently have several trips scheduled and would love for you to join us. On Open 7 Days May 15th, we are going to the Newport Playhouse in RI. There we will enjoy a spectacular buffet lunch, a live comedic production "My Husband's Wild Desires," followed by a Cabaret Show in the lounge for $73 per person. Sunday, June 22 through June 24th, we head north to the luxurious White Mountain Hotel for two nights of moose watching, tram riding, guided tours, live after dinner show and meals for $389 per person double occupancy. On Sunday July 20th we are going to Tanglewood. We have chosen great seats which are near the entrance to minimize walking distances.l We will first have 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon a delicious lunch at The Cork n' Heath Restaurant and then head over to Tanglewood for the show for $135 per person. As always, all trips BOB ALDERMAN include round trip deluxe motorcoach transportation. Contact the Rowley COA for sign up and further details (978)948-7637.

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Feed Body and Soul by Giving Your Next Italian Meal a Nutritious Twist

It is said that Italian food nourishes the body and soul by celebrating fresh ingredients prepared with love. Using care when selecting ingredients for your next Italian meal can be the difference between heavier fare and something family members can feel good about, especially at a time when many are striving to eat more nutritious foods.

With some simple adjustments, such as switching to lean ground turkey in recipes that call for ground beef, it's easy to eat well without sacrificing taste.

Through its Make The Switch campaign, Jennie-O Turkey Store challenges people across America to make more nutritious decisions by replacing ground beef with JENNIEO Lean Ground Turkey or Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey in their favorite recipes. A delicious and versatile protein, ground turkey is an easy substitute in recipes that typically call for ground beef.

Lean ground turkey lends itself to a wide range of meals, from mouthwatering pasta dishes to spicy meatball dinners. Here are some simple tips for giving your recipes a satisfying and nutritious twist using lean ground turkey. Tasty tips for easy Italian meals

with lean ground turkey: Baked turkey rigatoni: If you're looking for a quick and tasty weeknight meal that is sure to please your family, try baked turkey rigatoni.Fill your house with the tantalizing aroma of baked rigatoni pasta made with prepared spaghetti sauce, provolone and mozzarella cheeses, browned lean ground turkey and fat free sour cream.

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Shape into 1-1/4 inch balls and bake until well done, add to spaghetti sauce and serve atop steaming pasta. Or make a hearty and satisfying Italian Meatball Sub: split a submarine roll and top with four piping hot turkey meatballs, spaghetti sauce and shredded Parmesan cheese.

Savory turkey Tuscan bean and tomato soup: Food is love when it comes to family, and there's nothing that delivers comfort more than a bowl of delicious homemade soup. Give your next batch of soup a Tuscan twist using Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey. Cook turkey as specified on the package, add canned Great Northern beans, a can of diced tomatoes and reduced sodium chicken broth for a spicy, steamy treat that you'll feel good about feeding your family.

Turkey tips: Always remember to cook turkey to 165 F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Cooking turkey to the right temperature not only ensures a safe meal, but it also achieves the most delicious taste and the perfect, never-dry tenderness that your family will love.

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Baked Turkey Rigatoni Makes: 8 servings Prep time: Less than 30 minutes Total time: Less than 1 hour Ingredients: • 1 (16-ounce) package rigatoni pasta • 1 (20-ounce) package JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey • 1 cup diced onion • 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce • 6 slices Provolone cheese • 1 cup fat-free sour cream • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Heat oven to 350 F. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook 12 minutes or until al dente; drain. Return to same pan. In large skillet, cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165 F. as measured by a meat thermometer.

Add onion and sauce; simmer 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened and onion is soft. Mist a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add turkey mixture to pasta. Stir to combine.

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Institution For Savings Posts Fourth Consecutive Year of Record Earnings

Reaches All-time High Numbers in Total Assets, Total Loans, Total Deposits and Total Capital in 2013

NEWBURYPORT - For the fourth consecutive year the Institution for Savings reached all-time highs in total assets, total loans, total deposits and total capital, announced President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Jones. The results were reported at the Bank’s 194th Annual Meeting held March 10th at the Black Swan County Club in Georgetown and attended by 250 Bank Corporators and Employees.

The Bank’s net income of $25.6 million, an increase of $8.4 million or 49 percent over prior year earnings, was the highest in the Bank’s 193-year history. Total assets increased $285 million, or 20 percent, reaching approximately $1.7 billion. The majority of the growth was in the Bank’s lending portfolio which increased $212 million or 24 percent.

Overall the Bank reached historic highs in total assets, total loans, total deposits and total capital. Total deposits increased $256 million or 22 percent and now exceed $1.4 billion. This increase was due to the highly competitive interest rates the Bank offers on its deposit accounts, said Mr. Jones. The Bank’s newest office in downtown Topsfield ended the year with $57 million in deposits in just 8 months of operation.

Most importantly, capital increased $35 million or 19 percent reaching a milestone of $219 million. The Institution for Savings ended the year with a Tier 1 leverage capital ratio of 12.39 percent.

In his remarks to the Corporators and Employees, Mr. Jones cited a number of accomplishments from 2013: • The Bank’s net income of $25.6 million represented a return on assets of 1.72 percent which will again place the Institution for Savings

amongst the top performing banks in Massachusetts. • In January the Bank opened its fourth educational school banking office at Masconomet Regional High School in Topsfield. • For the second time in three years the Bank was named the Top Employer by The Boston Globe. This was the sixth consecutive time the Bank has been named to the ranking: in 2011 it was named the Top Small Employer and in 2013 the Top Medium Sized Employer (the number of employees grew in 2013 due to expansion and growth). • In March, the Bank completed the renovations to its Storey Avenue Newburyport office which consisted of the addition of a second floor with approximately 1,200 square feet of new space specifically dedicated to mortgage lending. This proved to be very successful as nearly 50 percent of the Bank’s 2013 real estate mortgage loans were produced from this office. • On Patriots Day and the 117th running of the Boston Marathon, the Bank opened its Topsfield office, accumulating as reported $57 million in deposits.

In his remarks to the Corporation, Mr. Jones discussed the Bank’s future growth plans to ensure continued profitability and success going forward. “The Bank’s long term strategic focus is to increase profitability, grow our existing banking offices, and expand into other local communities, said Mr. Jones. “We are committed to remaining a ‘mutually owned’ regional savings Bank serving the North Shore and Cape Ann.�

The Bank also elected three new Officers and five new Corporators.

Officers elected were Karl R. Wilson,

senior vice president of commercial lending; Katrina P. Cutts, vice president of commercial lending; and John A. LeBlanc, vice president of loan operations. New Corporators welcomed were Dr. Ann-Marie Clancy of Newburyport, partner at Newburyport Dental Associates; Zachary T. Field of Amesbury, owner of Zach Field Drum & Musical Suite; Judy E. Proctor of Topsfield, lawyer and minister; Charles E. Wear, III of Amesbury, vice president of Meridian Associates; and Stuart E. Winfrey of Essex, owner of Winfrey’s Fudge and Chocolate.

Finally, the Corporators and Employees paid tribute to retiring long-time Trustee Jonathan J. Woodman. Mr. Woodman, founder of Woodman Associates Architects of Newburyport, served 33 years on the Bank’s Board of Trustees, including terms on the Board Investment, Charitable Foundation, Long Range Strategic Planning and Building committees. Of Mr. Woodman’s service, Mr. Jones said: “Jon’s skills and sound judgment have given him the depth of experience to serve his community in a way unmatched by others. He is sincere, trustworthy and caring and will be greatly missed around our Board table.�

Before concluding the meeting Mr. Jones announced the 2013 recipient of the President’s Award which annually is given to an employee who consistently goes above and beyond his or her duties to serve the Bank and its customers. This year’s award was given to Anne G. Girard of Rowley, deposit services representative. “Profitability, growth and expansion are vital to our success,�

Mr. Jones said. “However, now more than ever we value our tradition, history and the importance of mutuality. Since 1820 our focus has been on our loyal customers, our beautiful community and our dedicated employees — we will not waver from this focus.�

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Leaving a nursing home to go into home/community care has to be a great feeling. But a study done at the University of Minnesota shows that medically, it might not be the wisest move.

Researchers looked at whether there were any differences in the rate of re-hospitalizations between Medicaid nursing home and Medicaid home/community care.

Yes, there were, and the numbers are dramatic.

The study compared patients over age 65 who stayed in a nursing home at least 90 days before going into home/community care with those who had a nursing-home stay of at least 90 days and then stayed in the nursing home.

Leaving a nursing home increased the possibility of having a preventable re-hospitalization by 40 percent.

The Money Follows the Person program seems to be at the root of this. The MFP helps states with the costs of long-term care support with an emphasis on reducing the use of nursing homes and other medical institutions. The Affordable Care Act of 2010 has funded it through 2016 to the tune of $450 million for each year.

While it's all well and good that the goal of some states is to use diversion programs to move patients out of nursing homes, it's not necessarily good for the patient ... or the financial bottom line if the patient ends up in the hospital.

Consider the differences: Nursing homes and hospitals have medical care 24 hours a day as they work with doctors and perform required assessments. Home/community workers have less medical background (if any), no doctors are necessarily involved and no assessments are required.

The study offered this conclusion: If patients are to be sent out to home/community, they need long-term care, medical providers and a care plan at the time they go.

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Local Mom Holds a Fundraiser; All Funds Go To The Children's Tumor Foundation

Amesbury resident, D'Ann McBryan, mother of five year old with Neurofibromatosis type 1 or NF1 for short is hosting her Fourth Annual "Spring for a Cure” event. This years event will be full of fantasy and fun! Jump out of the pages of your favorite comic book or movie, and join us for a costumed affair complete with a live animal show, live entertainment, games, prizes, amazing raffle/silent auction items, and great food generously donated by area restaurants.

“Molly’s Fantastic Faire” will be held on May 3rd at The Holy Family Parish Hall in Amesbury from 11:30 to 3:30pm. Online tickets prior to the event are only $10 for adults and $5 kids12 and under, at the door $12 adults and $7 for kids, children under 3 free.

"When we found out our baby Molly, at 18 months old, had a condition that we couldn't even pronounce and that could someday take her from us, our world turned upside down. Everyone expects to have a healthy baby, when that changes in anyway it's a hard thing to accept. There are so many things that can happen with this condition, we could sit and worry about it or get active and raise funds for NF research.

We have found we just have to focus on today and not worry about tomorrow, that’s hard to

do because we all have dreams for our children, our dream now is to find a cure." said D'Ann McBryan The Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF) is a non-profit medical foundation dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF), a collective term for three distinct disorders that cause tumors to form anywhere in the body.

The most common form of NF strikes 1 in every 3,000 births worldwide, 50% of cases being spontaneous, as in Molly's case, meaning her genes mutated . NF can cause blindness, deafness, loss of limbs, facial disfigurement, skeletal defects, learning disabilities, chronic pain, impaired balance and mobility, cardiovascular problems, Cancer, and even death. CTF is the largest non-government source for NF research and has won the top charity rating for the last four years. Their work has significant implications for millions in the general population who suffer from chronic pain, learning disabilities, bone abnormalities and cancer.

100% of all funds will go to The Children's Tumor Foundation to find better treatments and hopefully a cure for NF, all donations are tax deductible.

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compromises the strength and adaptive ability of all ligaments One in eight Americans suffer from headaches. Experts estimate that 80 percent of all headaches are caused by muscle tension, which may be related to the bite.

Clenching the jaw muscles creates tension in the muscles that close the jaw, the main one of which is the temporalis muscle. Signs that may indicate a headache from dental origin include: pain behind the eyes, sore jaw muscles or “tired” muscles upon awaking, teeth grinding, clicking or popping of the jaw joints, head and/or scalp is painful to the touch, earaches or ringing, neck and/or shoulder pain, and dizziness.

Sleep disorders can also play a role. If you have gone through treatment and still experience orofacial pain, you may have a sleep disorder, such as bruxism (grinding), or a sleep-related breathing disorder, such as snoring or sleep apnea.

Your dentist has a variety of treatments that can help relieve your orofacial symptoms. One device is called an orthotic, or splint, that is worn over the teeth to help stabilize the bite.

Permanent correction may require equilibration (reshaping teeth), building crowns, or orthodontics.

Many use a splint on a daily basis to avoid having these other treatments done.

Other things that can help alleviate pain are using ice on the painful area, eating a softer diet and avoiding chewing gum or ice, being conscious to keep teeth slightly apart except when chewing and swallowing, sleeping on your back and not resting your hand on your chin.

Orofacial pain can range from tolerable to debilitating.

Maintaining or correcting your bite ensures optimal health, and proper care will help reduce or eliminate orofacial pain or discomfort. If your dentist can not help you, ask for a referral to a specialist.

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

Orofacial pain includes a number of clinical problems involving the chewing (masticatory) muscles or temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Problems can include TMJ discomfort, muscle spasms in the head, neck or jaw, migraines, cluster or frequent headaches, pain with the teeth, face or jaw, anxiety and depression.

You swallow approximately 2,000 times per day, which causes the upper and lower teeth to come together and push against the skull. People who have an unstable bite, missing teeth, or poorly aligned teeth can have trouble because the muscles work harder to bring the teeth together, causing strain. People with seemingly good teeth/bite are also susceptible. Pain can also be caused by clenching or grinding teeth, trauma to the head and neck, or poor ergonomics.

Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect more than 10 million Americans. Your TMJ’s are located where the skull connects your lower jaw to the muscles on the sides of your head and face. They control the joint’s movements. Women between the ages of 20 and 40 are the most frequent sufferers because of the added estrogen in their bodies.

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