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October 30 - November 5, 2013 Vol. 9, No. 52

A Very Special Birthday Gift

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

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – The Authority the central issue. election on Nov. 5th to decide “I am really suspicious of what who will be this city's mayor for is going on with the waterfront,” the next four years might just as Sullivan said last week at a debate well be a referendum on what with Holaday at the Newburyport to do with the Merrimack River High School. He said three of waterfront. the five members on the NRA Despite Mayor Donna board have donated to Holaday's Holaday's best efforts to campaign and to some candidates campaign on her record for for city council. the last four years, she has had A supporter of keeping difficulty changing the subject the waterfront open with no from the waterfront. She would development, Sullivan said he much rather talk about the city's wants the five-member NRA Double A bond rating or the board to give the 4.2 acres it owns $100 million the city is spending to the city and then disband. for new schools, senior center, “On the first day I am in office, waste water and water treatment I will sit down with the NRA and plants. start negotiating,” Sullivan said.

Her opponent, Richard Sullivan, If the NRA is not willing to a two-year city councilor, long- donate the waterfront land to time firefighter and son of former the city, the candidate, who mayor, has made the proposed has campaigned on being waterfront development and the “collaborative,” said he would Continued on page 2 Newburyport Redevelopment

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Logan Nyman and the K-9 dog Kaybar.

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AMESBURY – Logan Nyman's 18th birthday party this month was not your typical one.

He did have a cake, and more people came to his party than he or his mother expected. He got a lot of cards, but he chose not to have any presents in lieu of contributions to one of his favorite organizations, the Amesbury Police Department's K-9 unit.

But for the Amesbury High School student, it was the best birthday party ever.

Nyman, who has special needs, was sworn in by Town Clerk

Bonnijo Kitchen as an honorary K-9 officer. Nyman was fitted by Ben's Uniforms in Amesbury with a donated K-9 officer's uniform.

And K-9 officer Thomas Nichols pinned on Nyman the pin that was Nichols' first one.

The police presented him with a real badge. Mayor Thatcher Kezer presented him with a certificate.

And the police association presented him with a plaque for his “unselfish” act of giving up his birthday money.

He has always been a happy Continued on page 3

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FINALLY!!!!!

For the people who drive through the Center of Salisbury daily, I am sure you have noticed the Salisbury Common has a new look. Yes, the Ugly Orange Construction Sign Board with wheels advertising nightclubs at the beach has been removed. This sign not only is an eye sore to those driving through but a safety hazard because of its placement under the traffic lights. Because of its placement, motorists tend to read the lighted sign and miss the color of the traffic light therefore causing many motorists to run the RED Light.

This Ugly Sign has been on the Salisbury Common since before Memorial Day and has made its way through Salisbury's 375th Anniversary and was finally removed last week. I talked to a Selectman the day before Memorial Day and asked him if that sign would be there for the Memorial Service and he indicated that he would have the Highway Supervisor remove it. No action, sign stayed there.

Now I realize that the Board of Selectmen may not be comprised of Veterans but they are all Salisbury Residents and should have some pride in how our town looks especially on a day when Deceased Veterans are being Honored as well as other Special Days.

Shortly after Memorial Day I had occasion to speak with the Chairman of the Board of Selectman about the Ugly Sign and its effect on the Salisbury Common. His answer was "Its only there for a few days" Ya, 150 days. By the way, this is the same Chairman of the Board of the Salisbury Selectmen that advertised his family owned business not only on the Salsibury Common in 2011 and 2012 but also hung a banner on the Pike School fence.

This may not be a big issue to some residents of the town of Salisbury but I take offense to the fact that the leaders of this fine town do not have enough Pride in the way the town is presented on a daily basis and on Special Occasions. Granted, the message on the Ugly Sign occasionally advertised a Special Charity Event at one of the nightclubs at the beach, but there are three duplicate signs on each main road heading into town. We don't need one on Salisbury Common!

Wouldn't this make a great Ethics Commission question; What Person has the Authority or Town Board has the authority to authorize a private entity to place such a sign on the Common and advertise private businesses. Even better, let's say there was such a Board or a person in Authority that could authorize the above, think of all the private businesses that could rent their own Ugly Orange Sign on Wheels for display on our Salisbury Common. Maybe next year's celebrations on Salisbury Town Common will be missing the Ugly Sign.

During October 2013, Board Members of the Friends and those of the Council on Aging along with members of both groups will be conducting a sale of Raffle Calendars at $10 each.

Each day in November cash prizes between $50 and $200 will be awarded in drawings conducted and announced by WNBP. In addition to cash, a few gift certificates from the Greater Newburyport Chamber Of Commerce, Carry Out CafĂŠ, Giuseppe's and Starboard Galley will add sparkle to the event.

Fowle's Market has offered a free Thanksgiving dinner.

This is a "win-win" raffle to assist the Friends mission "to advocate for and address the needs of seniors by raising and expanding funds in conjunction with the Newburyport Council on Aging and the Community" Winners Names will be returned to the "pot' for another chance so they may be lucky to win again. Take a chance to win, buy a Calendar for family and friends or your own holiday shopping spree. They are also available at the Council on Aging Office ( Community 978-462-8650) Newspap Many The North Shore’s Largest Independent thanks to our Friends for their Signed, sales and purchases for success in Disappointed Salisbury Resident, Paul G. Greaney this effort.

P. S. No wait! OH NO, I just had to run a quick errand, drove by the common AND the UGLY sign is back.

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have a chance to replace each member of the board during the four years he would be in City Hall's corner office.

Holaday, conceding that she might have communicated better on the waterfront issue, said the NRA, MassDevelopment and Union Studio have given the city a concept for the waterfront and how to pay for it, which she does not fully support.

“I am not in favor of condominiums or underground parking, and I don’t want the property to be sold,” she said.

“I will work with the NRA to modify the plan and make the NRA aware that it does not have to come up with 100 percent of the financing. We can work with the NRA.” The NRA's plan proposes a mixed-use, three-story development on about 15 percent of the waterfront property with condominiums on the two upper floors and retail shops and restaurants on the ground floor.

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million needed to build a firstclass park on the waterfront, according to the financial projections given to the NRA. In addition to the waterfront, other differences have surfaced between the candidates. They do not agree on the location of the proposed new hotel and city parking garage. They disagreed on how many school superintendents the city has had in the last four years. And the mayor bristled when Sullivan accused some city department heads of being less than professional.

Sullivan said, as mayor, he would have New England Development, owned by Stephen Karp, build the new hotel across Merrimac Street from the Fitness Factory, where it is being proposed. He said he also thinks the mayor's proposed site for the city garage would present several problems and would use the Fitness Factory site for the garage.

“You can't tell a private landowner (New England Development) where it is going to build the hotel,” the mayor said.

The development of the hotel

is progressing, she said, and will soon begin the permitting process.

Holaday said the long-awaited garage is moving ahead, thanks to the support of U.S. Rep. John Tierney and state legislators, who are working to secure federal funds to help the city build an intramodial transportation center that would include a parking garage and a bus terminal.

On the city staff, Sullivan declined to say which of the department heads he would change. He said his goal would be to restore professionalism to the city operations.

“I honestly believe we could do better.” When he is mayor, phone calls from residents will be returned, he said.

Holaday bristled at Sullivan's comments, saying she has built a strong, professional team. If she calls any of the department heads at 2:30 in the morning, they will be there to deal with any problem the city has, she said.

“I have been here for you every day for the last four years. I will be here for you every day for the next four years,” the mayor said.

A Very Special Birthday Gift

person, said his mother, Allyson Nyman. “But he is definitely beaming.”

Lt. Jeffrey Worthen, the department's executive officer, said, “I don’t think I saw him stop smiling the entire time.”

The event, held in the training room at the police department headquarters, started when Allyson Nyman blogged about her son's upcoming birthday.

Because her blog about life with Logan has such a large, devoted group of fans, she started hearing from those who wanted to send her son presents.

She also wanted to give her son a birthday party as good as his older sister. But unlike his sister, Logan suffers from special development challenges and talks little. As a result, he has few peer relationships, his mother said.

Logan, who has three dogs at home, admires the police K-9 unit and has become friends with Nichols and his dog, Kaybar.

After giving him several choices for ways to celebrate his birthday, Logan wanted to use the occasion to raise money for the police's K9 unit.

“I expected we would get a few hundred dollars,” Allyson Logan said. “So I set the goal at $500.”

As of last week, fans from around the world had donated

more than $5,300.

His mother said she was stunned at the generosity. He also received 300 birthday cards.

Chief Kevin Ouellet said, “This was not only a special day for Logan, but I believe it was also a special day for the Amesbury Police Department. The generosity and appreciation expressed before, during and after the event was felt in the room. The Amesbury Police Department was pleased and honored to have Logan as a Honorary Police Officer.”

Allyson Nyman said her son is normally very reserved. So she was surprised at how well he reacted to all the attention when the awards just kept coming.

“This special occasion went off with all of the pomp and circumstance that was deserving of this young man,” the chief said.

The event making Logan an honorary K-9 officer was very similar to what the department does for its full-time officers when they are sworn in as patrolmen or are promoted to a new rank.

The funds will be used to pay for veterinarian costs for the dogs beyond normal checkups. It will also buy additional equipment and pay for more training.

Some of the funds will be held in reserve for unexpected costs, Ouellet said.

The Amesbury police has continuously had a K-9 since the late 1970s. Retired Chief Michael Cronin was the first K-9 handler. Ouellet was the second.

Sgt. Richard Poulin was the third, followed by Thomas, the current handler for Kaybar, the department's only trained dog.

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AMESBURY - The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library (APL) will hold a 'Fill a Bag' book sale on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Friends Used Book Shop, located downstairs at the APL, 149 Main St. Purchase a reusable Community Connections shopping bag for $10 and fill with anything and everything on the shelves. The sale will include books for adults, teens and OCT/NOV HIGH SUN children; music; movies; audio books, and puzzles. Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the sale. Please call the library at 978-388-8148 with your contact information and a member of the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library will get back to 30 Wed 8:51 7.57 9:12 7.59 3:14 1.02 3:41 1.02 7:15 5:38 you. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Friends, whose mission is to support the library and its staff, and to enhance the 31 Thurs 9:36 7.98 9:59 7.84 4:00 0.79 4:29 0.57 7:16 5:36 resources and services of the library. The funds raised from memberships, fundraisers, and the Book Shop pay for educational, 01 Fri 10:18 8.42 10:45 8.11 4:44 0.52 5:14 0.09 7:18 5:35 cultural and technical programs for adults, teens and children, including museum passes subscriptions, refreshments, prizes 02 Sat 11:00 8.87 11:30 8.34 5:26 0.24 5:58 -0.37 7:19 5:34 and supplies for programs and activities, new furnishings, technology aids and any special requests made by the library staff.

03 Sun 10:42 9.25 11:15 8.51 5:09 0.01 5:42 -0.75 6:20 4:33 Residents are invited to attend upcoming Friends meetings on Mondays, Nov. 4 and• Dec. 2 in the Amesbury History Room 04 Mon 11:25 9.53 xx xx 5:53 -0.16 6:28 -1.01 6:21 4:31 at the Amesbury Library from 7 to 8 p.m.

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-----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Our Lady of Hope Parish will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9 AM until 3 PM. Featured items will include crafts, candy, raffles, toys, knitted goods, baked goods, a silent auction and a “white elephant” section. Lunch and snacks will be available. The Parish Hall is located on Linebrook Road, Ipswich, MA. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. The proceeds support parish activities and youth education. Please call the Rectory at 978-356-3944 for further information.

-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - The 5th Annual Ould Newbury Craft Fair at the Ould Newbury Golf Club, Friday, November 8 from 5-9PM. (Rt. 1, Newbury) This year the proceeds from the event raffle will support the Tough Warrior Princess foundation https:// www.facebook.com/toughwarriorprincess Special guest for the 2nd year will be Mill River Winery, along with new crafters and artisans - please join us for a fun filled evening. Admission and parking is free, cash bar available.

-----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - As the winter holiday season approaches, thoughts often turn to decorating and gift-giving. The Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association wants to maximize the joy of the season with a new event, “Holidays in Bloom”. This special Ask about our Referral Program evening is designed to help get you in the true spirit of decking the halls and entertaining with panache throughout the season.

“Holidays in Bloom” will feature Steve Janavicus, of Flowers by Steve, as he demonstrates how to create memorable and festive NEXT CLASS floral arrangements—a perfect way to enhance your home. These stunning arrangements will then be raffled off to attendees.

November 11th to December 4th Local merchants such as the AJH Hospital Gift Shop, Bali Hai Imports, Fantastic Fortunes, Flowers by Steve, Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, R.E Kimball Co., Roca’s, Rosy Rings Candles, Suzanne deGeorge Photography and Sunburst Trading will be Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 5pm - 8pm offering unique gifts in an all in one, easily accessible venue. Everything from delicious jams and jellies to artful clothing Now Taking Reservations! and jewelry will be featured in this lovely seaside setting. The fun-filled evening will include sweet and savory delights (hors d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee) prepared by the chefs at Seaglass Restaurant. A cash bar will also be available. “Holidays in Free pick up and drop off at home.

Bloom” will take place on November 12, from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m., at the Blue Ocean Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front, Salisbury, 19 Macy Street (Rte 110) MA. Reservations are $45 per person; tables for groups of six or eight may also be reserved. Please send checks, made Amesbury, MA out to the AJH Aid Association, to Ms. Amanda LaPlante, Volunteer Office, Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Avenue, Newburyport, MA 01950. For credit card reservations or further information, call the Volunteer Office at 978-463-1150.

All proceeds from the event will benefit patient services at the hospital and promoting the health, education and welfare of the Greater Newburyport community.

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Over 225 recipes, little stories & remembrances came from Rowley and all over the country and are included. It is the third Cookbook that the Historical Society is proud to sponsor going back to the original in 1922, 1994 and today for 2014, our town’s 375th Celebration. All of our efforts have been as a fund raising endeavor to benefit the Rowley Historical Society’s 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, its upkeep, repairs & historically correct new undertakings. To purchase your very own copy of “Recipes & Remembrances”, it is on sale for $15.00 at the Town Clerk’s office or by calling 978-948-5054.

-----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Pettengill House is once again collecting new and gently used coats in clean, good condition for adults and children in need. Sizes needed range from infant to adult, but the greatest need is in the adult extra-large sizes and teen heavy fleece and hoodies winter gear. Donations will be accepted at the Pettengill program room, located at 18 Maple Street, Salisbury (same building as Boys and Girls Club) on Wednesdays, November 6st, 13th, and 20th from 10 am – 2 pm. For more information, contact Julie Havey at (978) 463-8801 or jhavey@pettengillhouse.org.

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Tours last approximately 2 hours. Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes as well! Acting out stories through hand plays and finger plays is still an- HALLOWEEN HARVEST SUPPER tour of Parker River National Wildlife Open 7 Days a Week! other way kids enjoy Jeannie’s musical October 30, Halloween Harvest Refuge. Please note: Those who call program. Wednesday, October 30th Supper, 6:30 pm: Join us for the and leave messages after hours, your 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 - 6 traditional harvest feast, featuring registration is not confirmed until turkey and all the trimmings. Due having received a confirmation call CANDY SUSHI to the proximity to Halloween, back from a refuge staff member. Please Candy Sushi– We’ll be making costumes are encouraged! Tickets call 978-465-5753; to register for this sushi...out of CANDY! Wednesday, $35/pp by advance reservation; program.

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VILLAGE OF CHURCH FAIRS The Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street is hosting a holiday fair on Saturday, November 2, 2013 as part of the Amesbury "Village of Church Fairs" from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. This is the church with the largest "Attic Treasures�. The gym at the rear of the church is filled with used and new items such as household, kitchen, decorative, crafts, collectable and toys FALL FAIR to sell. Prices are not posted - pay what On November 2, 2013 Laurel you can afford.

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THE PIRATE, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's The Pirate, The Princess and The Pea comes to the Firehouse Center for the Arts (Market Square, Newburyport) Sunday, November 3 at 1:00pm. Tickets are $9 for Students, $11 for Adults and may be purchased in person at the Box Office (Wed- Sun, 12N-5P or until curtain), by calling 978-462-7336 or online at www.firehouse.org.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5th NATURE KIDS! Tuesday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 19th from 11:00 am to Noon. - Nature Kids! is a new, fun class geared towards 4-6 yr olds. This class is run by one of our dedicated volunteers who is a retired school teacher. Classes about nature and common backyard animals and plants are featured in this bi-monthly program. Each class is different and children do not need to attend previous classes in order to participate. The class is limited to 15 children. A parent or guardian must be present throughout the one hour session. Meet at the refuge visitor center and headquarters. Activities will be held in the classroom. Preregistration is required. All refuge run programs are FREE but space may be limited and advanced registration is required for all programs, unless otherwise indicated.

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GUITARIST SCOTT OUELLETTE Local guitarist Scott Ouellette will be performing a free show at the Rowley Public Library on Tuesday, November 5, from 7 to 8pm. Scott has been performing classical/solo guitar music for over 30 years, performing various genres including Latin-American, Brazilian, classical and jazz. He’s also an active music copyist who prepares sheet music for musicians around the world, including guitarists from Ireland, Mexico, Germany, Sweden and France. His original music is played by many guitarists on YouTube, and will be shared with his audience at this performance. The Rowley Library is located at 141 Main Street, Rowley.

Please call 978-948-2850 for more information.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6th HATHA YOGA CLASS See Wednesday, October 6th.

FINANCIAL AID EDUCATION Jim Femia will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. This educational presentation is intended to de-mystify the financial aid system, and provide a jumping off point for teens and parents of teens to begin the application process. For more information please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or mwalker@ mvlc.org. You can register on our website at www.amesburylibrary.org

www.TheTownCommon.com IMMIGRATION MATTERS The next guest speaker at Immigration Matters Study Group on Wednesday November 6 at 7PM will be Shannon Erwin, state policy director for Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), the largest immigration advocacy coalition in Massachusetts. Attorney Erwin earned her law degree at Harvard Law School. Her topic will be the issue of “Legal Drivers' Licenses for Illegal Immigrants in Massachusetts.”

This year, both California and Illinois passed laws allowing illegal immigrants in their states to get drivers' licenses.

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• Sports submitted an offer that was “over the she fell in• agony to the ground. Several Sports Sports asking price.”

When the call came from the seller’s REALTOR® that the seller had chosen a better offer, the buyer’s REALTOR® said he sat and just stared at the phone.

ARE WE NOT IN A BUYER’S MARKET? Just when the REALTOR® thought he’d never see his client again, the third property agreement fell through. This time the REALTOR® and his client were carried by the real estate gods over the finish line.

Many of the higher end homes that have been on the market for well over one year are also experiencing a level of activity that suggests changes in the real estate industry. This week a REALTOR® with a multimillion dollar property was responding to three different buyers who have been “watching” the property for over a year.

As of this writing, the parties are in negotiations and nearing agreement.

Something is happening all around us. Those who choose to look backwards and continue to broadcast gloom and doom will publish “sky is falling” articles that should be used to line birdcages. Somewhere in the middle of gloom and glory lies what it is fair to say is closer to reality, that is, a supply and demand driven increase in activity because of the low inventory. With the backdrop of a 17 trillion dollar debt, however, it seems premature to assume that increasing home sales pricing will continue at an appreciable steady rate.

I remember turning on the TV a while back and instead of hearing about murders, fires, explosions, political infighting, gang wars, and steroid injected athletes, I sat transfixed to a story about a college girls’ softball game. With two on base, a rather diminutive and not so distinguished player hit the ball over the fence. As she rounded first base and her teammates were heading home, her ACL tore and

of her team members approached the umpire and asked if they could carry her around the bases. The umpire gave his ruling that the moment her own team touched her, she would be out.

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Shortly thereafter another REALTOR® called to tell me that he was still stunned by a series of failed offers he had submitted on behalf of his buyer/client. The REALTOR® wrote up a full price offer for a home that was fairly priced and “just what the buyer wanted”. The seller’s REALTOR®, however, received two other offers and the seller chose the best of the three.

The buyer’s REALTOR® and he found another well priced property, submitted a full price offer, and lost the property to an offer that was “over the list price”. The buyer’s REALTOR® could hardly explain these two failed full price offers on properties that were not in any stage of short sale or foreclosure whereby one may see multiple offers close to, at or over full price.

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Senior Transition Assistance Team WHAT IS THE SRES DESIGNATION?

A Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), is a Realtor who has gone through specialized training and has been certified by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to address the unique needs of our senior citizens and counsel them through major financial and lifestyle transitions A SRES designee along with the special training received, continues to receive regular updates and continued training in this field through the NAR. Both Andrea and I have completed this course and have earned the SRES designation and we continue to receive updated training as is becomes available.

ANDREA & NEIL ANASTAS SRES REALTORS (Senior Real Estate Specialist)

We welcome the opportunity to be of assistance to you and your family during this transition and invite you to give us a call to arrange a time that we can meet and discuss your specific needs and goals.

Having had personal experience with our own family members in transitioning them from their lifelong homes and into Assisted Living Facilities both Andrea and I know what daunting challenges a family can face in this task.

Using our skills in the real estate industry, having owned our own brokerage, and utilizing our referrals and connections, we came to the realization that families without these resources have many hurdles to climb and they too will need to rely on many trusting and capable people.

To fill the needs of many seniors and their families during this transition period we have put together a team of trusted professionals who will help these families to make this as stress free as possible.

Combining our real estate knowledge, the skills of an elder law attorney, and a senior move manager, we feel we have put together the perfect team to achieve the goal of making your transition a good experience.

Please feel free to reach out to us for advice and consultation for your own situation. Your case is unique in your needs. You may not need to move, you may need advice on reverse mortgages, you may need a referral to an attorney or financial planner. Whatever your goals, we are here to help.

No obligation, no commitment. Just impartial advice.

WHAT SERVICES DO WE PROVIDE? HOME MARKET ANALYLSIS

We will provide a complimentary market analysis of your home.

With this information you can determine what resources you will have through this transition and plan for the future.

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Our Elder Law Attorney will act as your advisor and advocate in all of your transition needs. They will deal with your families and caregivers and will advise you in the area wills, probate, estate planning Social Security and Medicare & Medicaid laws.

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We have found that the most stressful part of this transition is the move itself. Our Senior Move Specialist will assist you and your family to decide what should go, be sold, donated or discarded.

Throughout this process the decision is always yours.

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If and when the time comes to put your home on the market we are here to provide the best in real estate advice and service. We will take care of all that is entailed in the preparing, marketing, and sale of your home.

LET US HELP

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Here are some interesting facts about brushing and flossing. The average American spends 38.5 total days brushing their teeth over lifetime. More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones. Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be kept at least six (6) feet away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the flush. 73% of Americans would rather go grocery shopping than floss.

The number of cavities in the average mouth is down and people are keeping their teeth longer.

People, on average, have healthier mouths than even 10 years ago. The decline in tooth decay was greatest among kids but holds across every age group. Only 40% of young people age 6 to 19 have ever had a cavity in their lives. That’s down from 50% a decade ago.

Socio-economic status plays a definite role in one’s general and dental health. 33% of low-income adults have untreated decay.

Compare this with 16% of middleand higher-income adults. 19% of kids living in poverty have untreated decay compared with 8% of wealthier kids.

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I am always fascinated by surveys that reveal interesting statistics. Here are some recent ones I have come across.

Did you know that 50% of people consider the smile the first facial feature they notice of others? While most people are very conscious of their smile, 80% are not happy with it. Smile enhanced procedures outnumber eyelid surgeries 5 to 1.

An improvement in the attractiveness of the smile is one of the biggest builders of confidence and overall self-esteem that a person can do for themselves.

Smilers in school yearbooks are more likely to have successful careers and marriages than poker-faced peers.

Kids laugh around 400 times a day while grown-ups just 15 times. The average woman smiles about 62 times a day while men, only 8. Smiling is something we all need to do more of, especially as we get older.

32% of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers. Very few of those people who notice the bad breath say anything about it because it is a

How about retention of teeth? Over the last ten years, the proportion of people age 60 that had lost all their teeth had decreased from 33% to 25%. Adults with post-high-school degrees had an average of three more teeth than those without a high school diploma. Smokers remain three times more likely than nonsmokers to lose all their teeth. This figure has not changed from a decade ago.

So, the moral of this column – Smile frequently, fix your smile if needed, improve your oral hygiene, visit your dentist regularly, stay in school, get a good job, and don’t smoke.

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.

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