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Celebrate Whitefield: ‘The Forgotten Founding Father’
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
NEWBURYPORT — If you have
never heard of George Whitefield,
you are not alone.
Pronounced Whitfield, the 18th
century charismatic evangelical
preacher has been called “The
Forgotten Founding Father” of this
city and much of the young nation.
But that is likely to change, if
Dr. Sara Singleton and her Great
Awakening Committee have their
way.
Working with his birthplace,
the city of Gloucester, England,
the committee is planning to reintroduce
Whitefield next year,
informing residents of this city and
the world about the impact he had
here and the young colonies.
Together the two cities will commemorate
the 250th anniversary of Whitefield’s death
with events that may include outdoor plays
on Market Square, a featured role at the
Newburyport Literary Festival, readings
at the Newburyport Public Library, a reenactment
of his sermon at Ipswich’s Pulpit
Rock and musical events.
The planned activities will culminate with
a week-long celebration surrounding Sept.
30, the date of his death in 1770, Singleton
said.
The minister of the Old South Presbyterian
Church on Federal Street, Singleton said
the goal of the commemoration is for
Newburyport to gain “an affection for
Whitefield,” whom she called “a catalytic
influence for good.”
Considered America’s first “celebrity,”
the founder of the Old South Church was
almost as well-known in his day as his close
friend, Benjamin Franklin. Whitefield
delivered an estimated 18,000 sermons to
an estimated 10 million listeners in Great
Britain and the American colonies. His
sermons were also printed and distributed
by Franklin’s newspaper, The Pennsylvania
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Whitefield, who was gifted with an
extraordinarily loud voice, drew huge
crowds. One sermon on Boston Common
reportedly attracted a crowd of 23,000. In
Philadelphia, a crowd for one of Whitefield’s
sermons was estimated at 25,000.
At the time of his death about 80 percent
of the American colonists had heard
Whitefield speak or read his sermons.
His burial under the Old South pulpit
caused a day of mourning in the colonies
and England. Newburyport churches rang
their bells, and ships in the Merrimack
River fired their cannons, Singleton said.
But not everyone was sad to see the
controversial minister pass away. Whitefield
incurred the wrath of other ministers and
their congregations who were repulsed
and threatened by his style of evangelical
preaching.
For traditional churchgoers, Whitefield
“rocked the boat,” Singleton said. Ministers
often read their sermons and bored
parishioners fell asleep, she said.
More importantly it came down to money.
Until the early 20th century, churches were
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Dr. Sara Singleton with a photo of Whitefield
Photo by Stewart Lytle
AMESBURY — A new era
for the government of this city
begins Jan. 2 when Kassandra
Gove, the creative, energetic
director of the city’s chamber
of commerce, is inaugurated
as the city’s fifth mayor.
Her election last month
has already established several
firsts. She is the first woman,
first Amesbury native and the
first graduate of Amesbury
High School to be elected
mayor. At 34 years old Gove,
who holds a master’s degree
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in education, is certainly the Amesbury Mayor-elect Kassandra Gove
youngest.
She replaces three-term incumbent Ken maintenance on parks and playgrounds.
Gray, winning the election by almost 200 Parents sent her photos of broken play
votes. She joins several newly elected city equipment and sidewalks that made
councilors, including Adrienne Lennon, pushing strollers difficult, she said.
Scott Mandeville and Anthony Rinaldi, New people, young and old, are coming
and several new school board members. from higher-priced communities. They
“Everybody is excited to get to work,” are willing to pay more, but they expect
she said.
better services from the city, she said.
She is also looking to fill vacancies Having said that, she said she does not
on several of the city’s 30 boards and plan to proposed higher taxes.
commissions. Anyone interested in serving Following a meeting at Gov. Charlie
on a city board or commission should Baker’s office last week for the tree
contact the mayor-elect.
lighting ceremony, she said he expects
Gove attributes her victory in part to the to work closely with the state to secure
city’s changing demographics. Amesbury more grants for the city.
is seeing a growth spurt with residents In a series of meetings with department
fleeing more expensive communities heads since the election, she said she
around Boston and its immediate suburbs, is focusing on increasing efficiencies
moving north to find a charming city on through new technologies, better staffing
the Merrimack River that offers more models and improved coordination
affordable housing.
among departments.
“We found our groove,” Gove said. Gove also wants to speed up the city
Gray was elected six years ago on process of approving permits. Better
a promise to reduce property taxes. software, she thinks will speed things up,
Gove said she focused her campaign on which in turn will create more economic
making government more efficient and development and encourage developers
“maintaining better what we own.” to build in Amesbury.
During the campaign, she said she heard Of the current city permitting process,
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the woman, who attributes
her election to better use of
social media, plans to hire
a communications director
quickly.
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said she could not identify
yet, will not work out of the
mayor’s office. The new director
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funded in large part by a pew tax,
where parishioners paid the church
rent for their pews.
When Whitefield preached to
crowds on High Street, he took
away that rental revenue. As a
result, he and his followers were
often harassed by traditional
church goers. Rocks were thrown.
Some even urinated on the crowds
from trees.
Whitefield, who graduated from
the University of Oxford in 1732,
was ordained, but did not settle
in any parish until the Old South
Church was built. He became an
itinerant preacher and evangelist.
In 1740, Whitefield came to
North America to preach a series
of revivals that became part of the
“Great Awakening,” the religious
revival spearheaded by Whitefield
and others in the 1730s and
1740s.
A showman in the pulpit,
Whitefield would enthrall his
audiences, mixing drama with
religious rhetoric. His followers
became animated and were called
“New Lights” or Enthusiasts.
He broke down barriers between
denominations, Singleton said.
He preached that man needed
no king, other than Jesus. This
fueled the desire for more selfgovernment
among the colonists.
Banned from speaking in most
churches, Whitefield delivered his
sermons outside and in non-church
environments. In Newburyport,
where he arrived 30 years to the
day before his death, he delivered
his sermons on High Street and in
a tanner’s barn at Joppa Flats.
When the harassment became
too dangerous to preach outside,
he decided to found the Old South
Church, which was built in nine
weeks by local shipbuilders. It was
said at the time that the church was
Gove To Be Inaugurated Jan. 2
the communications director
will be to improve the city’s
communication with residents,
starting with a high quality web
site, she said.
Department heads “are thrilled,”
she said. They are experts in
running their departments, not
writing copy for the web site.
The new mayor also inherited
several major projects. The
huge Maples Center with its
multiple hockey rinks is already
under construction. The new
elementary school will begin
construction soon.
And the renovation of Elm
Street, one of the major gateways
Celebrate Whitefield: ‘The Forgotten
Founding Father’
built with two miracles – “no one
was injured and no one cursed.”
Whitefield was also controversial
because of his complicated
relationship with African
Americans. He supported slavery
and used slaves to run an orphanage
he established in Savannah, GA.
But he treated blacks as equals and
established schools for “Negroes.”
The Great Awakening
Committee includes Singleton,
Mayor Donna Holaday, head
librarian Giselle Stevens, library
archivist Shannon Spieldenner,
Museum of Old Newbury Director
Susan Edwards and local historian
Ghlee Woodworth.
The 250th anniversary
commemorations will kick off at
the Newburyport Literary Festival
on April 25 with a talk by Tom
Schwanda, an associate professor
at Wheaton College in Illinois.
Schwanda will discuss his new
book on Whitefield.
Newburyport Public Library will
host book discussions throughout
the summer and Archives Day on
July 25-26. The library will also
display Whitefield’s sermons and
his letters, plus the eulogy from his
burial.
From Sept 26 to Oct. 4,
residents and visitors can watch reenactments
of Whitefield’s trips to
Newburyport on stage at Market
Square, tour the Old South
Church, listen to readings of his
sermons and hear 18th century
music at concerts around the city.
The Museum of Old Newbury
will create a visual timeline of the
Great Awakening, There is also
interest in reviving a proposal
to commission a replica for the
city of a Whitefield statue at the
University of Pennsylvania.
For more on Whitefield’s local
legacy, visit oldsouthnbpt.org/
Whitefield.
to the city, will begin a three-year
renovation to improve the street
and sidewalks and add bicycle
lanes.
Speaking of the Elm Street
project, Gove said, “That will be
a big project.” But she believes it
will make driving into the city
much more attractive.
The inauguration will be held
at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 2, at Amesbury
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The Ipswich Public Library opened its Doors in 1869, which means this is our 150th year of service to the Ipswich
community.
As part of our celebration, the library has mounted a special museum-format exhibition that explores 150 years of public
service, reading, and culture in our community through the lens of the Ipswich Public Library. Cosponsored by the Ipswich
Public Library and the Ipswich Museum, the exhibition presents a history of the IPL including library cards, do’s and don’ts
of library behavior through the years, and rarely seen highlights from the archives.
“We Business are surrounded by libraries New England,” said Spotlight
Ipswich Public Library Archivist Meghan Petersen. “Sometimes
that leads to us thinking we know everything about their mission and operation, but the evolution of these institutions
permeates just about all aspects of our lives. In Ipswich, there has been broad support for the free public library since before
the doors even opened in 1869. We had a hard time narrowing down the content!”
The exhibition will be on view through December 30th in the Rogers Room of the Library, at 25 North Main Street,
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and families, postcard reproductions of library memorabilia, and a limited edition necklace designed by Ipswich jewelry
designer Betsy Frost.
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the wonders of nature and the mysteries of our natural world at beautiful Bradley Palmer State Park this winter! You and your child(ren) will
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Winner’s Circle Hosts Toy Drive, Holiday Comedy Shows
Dave Rattigan will host the Tuesday, December 17 “Holiday Comedy Show” at the Winner’s Circle, 211 Elm Street, Salisbury, part of a
toy drive to benefit Salisbury Santa’s Helper. The show will feature special holiday material, sketches, and special guests. Showtime is 8 and
admission is free, but patrons are invited to bring donations for families in need. Until December 18, the Winner’s Circle will collect donations
of new, unwrapped toys, new or gently used clothing, or cash or checks. Donations will be accepted any time the Winner’s Circle is open,
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. The shows are free, start at 8pm, and will feature special holiday material, sketches, and special guests.
For 10 years, the Winner’s Circle has hosted a Tuesday night open mike-workshop featuring professional and amateur comedians from
around the region. All shows are free to the public, although patrons are welcome to bring toys, clothing or cash donations to help the
less fortunate. For more information call the Winner’s Circle at(978) 462-8994.
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Mon. Dec. 16th Bing Crosby: King of the Christmas Crooners 6:30 p.m. Favorite movie expert Frank Mandosa has put together a special
program about Bing Crosby! Frank will share a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscar-winning actor/singer’s life and career with focus on his
holiday-themed films Holiday Inn, Going My Way, The Bells of St. Mary’s and White Christmas. Trivia, prizes and snacks! Please join us!
Langley-Adams Library 185 Main Street Groveland, MA 01834
Annual Holiday Basket Raffele
8th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASKET RAFFLE. It’s time for this year’s Basket Raffle. There are 20 baskets worth over $2400 in baskets
waiting for a winner. Our generous donors have created baskets full of Winter Survival Supplies, Local Honey and Beeswax Candles,
Raspberry Bushes, Vera Bradley, Dungeons and Dragons, Graphic Novels, Snowmen and a Unicorn! Corporate Sponsors include Institution
for Savings, American BBQ, Backstage Salon & Spa, Flagship Harbor Advisors, and North Shore Montessori School, 360 Moving
Management, The Monarch Gardener, El Tapatio, NAPA –Peabody! Come see all 20 prizes and enter to win a basket for yourself or a friend.
The drawing will be December 14th @ noon in the Library Meeting Room. You don’t need to be present to win. Raffle tickets are available
at the Rowley Public Library at 141 Main Street, Rowley. The Friends thank everyone who donated a basket to the event. Stop in to check
out all the baskets. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.
Belleville Congregational Church Events
The Rev. Ross Varney of Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High St., Newburyport, leads worship at 10 a.m. each Sunday in the chapel.
Children experience a mixture of worship with family and classroom time. Please join us Sunday as we celebrate the Second of Advent.
Refreshments and fellowship follow after the service. Belleville Church is on this year’s Holiday House Tour, Saturday, December 14th.
The thrift shop is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 – noon. The Christmas Extravaganza Room is now open. Bible Exploration
Thursday afternoons at 2pm in the parlor. Adult choir rehearses Thursday evenings at 6:30pm, youth choir rehearses after Sunday morning
worship. Tuesday, December 10 at 1pm join the Service Club’s Annual Christmas Party. Wednesday Decembers 11 at 7pm The Board of
Stewardship & Finance meets. For information about Belleville Church call 978-465-7734 or visit our webpage at www.bellevillechurch.org
or find us on Facebook. “Whoever you are, wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!”
Winter Holiday Basket Fundraiser 2019
West Newbury G.A.R. Memorial Library , West Newbury: The Friends of the Library is holding a Winter Holiday Fundraiser now
through Friday December 20th.
The library has two baskets being offered this season. One is for adults, and the other for children. The baskets each have a value close to
$200 and include gift items and certificates donated by our generous West Newbury supporters. Gifts donated for the Adult Basket include
Holiday Chocolates, Hot Cocoa, Brain Logic Games, Newburyport Puzzle, Book Seat, Throw Blanket, Cooking and Crafting Books, Victory
Secret Lotions, Lottery Tickets and Champagne. The Children’s Basket includes a Gingerbread House Kit, Star Wars Legos Kit, Family Legos
Kit, Several Pairs of Mittens, TY Bear, Sleepy
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and Bird and Squirrel Graphic Novel.
Tickets can be purchased at the West
Newbury Library on Main Street. Cost is $3
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take place at 11 AM on Friday December
20th
The Friends of the Library is a volunteer,
non-profit organization that raises
funds to support numerous library activities,
including the popular museum passes program
which offers discounted admissions to
more than a dozen cultural institutions.
Please stop by the library to view these
beautiful baskets and to purchase your fundraiser
tickets. We greatly appreciate your
support of our library.
SING ALONG
Please Join us for an evening of “Christmas
Carols by Candlelight” on Sunday evening
December 22nd at 7pm. We will sing traditional
Christmas carols led by the parish
choir and held in our historic church of
St. John the Russian Orthodox Church.
This program will consist of joyous caroling
followed by a light reception with classic
holiday refreshments.
Parking is available in the rear of the
church at 34 Lafayette Rd. Ipswich MA
01938
For more information and further inquiry
please contact Fr. Spyridon Schneider at frspyridon44@gmail.com
or 978.380.6499
St. John the Russian Orthodox Church
– 16 Mt Pleasant Ave. Ipswich MA 01938
141 Main Street, Rowley, Ma 01969
8th Annual Holiday Basket Raffle
Prizes worth over $2,400
Baskets are on display at the Rowley Public Library
until December 14.
Baskets include:
Backstage Salon & Spa, Vera Bradley, Frozen II,
Genealogy, Baking, Butterflies, Car Care, Snowmen,
Graphic Novels, Winter Survival, and a Unicorn
Gift Card Tree includes
American BBQ & El Tapatio, and more!!
Raffle tickets available at the Main Desk
$1 each or 6 for $5
Drawing is December 14th @ noon
At a reception in the Library Meeting Room
Need not be present to win!!
For more information, email baskets@rowleylibrary.org
or call Pam Jacobson, Director, at 978-948-2850.
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and guests who would like to sit in the backyard and
enjoy the privacy. Parts of the full basement have
been used as an informal office area, playroom,
laundry room and workshop. Heat, hot water, kitchen,
bath, sun porch, electrical, roof, vinyl siding and more
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF ROWLEY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Case #20.03
A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street,
on Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:05 p.m. to act on an application
received October 30th, 2019 from GTS Realty, Inc. – George Speropulos.
Applicant(s) is requesting a special permit to add additional parking spaces
within the 50’ setback requirements of RPZB 6.1.3.2.4. The property
is located at 285 Newburyport Turnpike in the Business/Light Industrial
district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 16 Block 4 Lot. At the public
hearing, members of the public may ask questions and present evidence
that supports either the approval or denial of this petition.
Donald W. Thurston, Chairman
Publication Dates: December 4th, 2019 and December 11th, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF ROWLEY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Case #20.04
A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street,
on Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:25 p.m. to act on an application
received November 20th, 2019 from Mr. Steve Pierro-American BBQ.
Applicant(s) is requesting a special permit to install a patio with dining
and to add a sign to the front of the building. The property is located at 5
Railroad Avenue in the Outlying district and is shown on Assessors’ Map
27 Block 122 Lot. At the public hearing, members of the public may
ask questions and present evidence that supports either the approval or
denial of this petition.
Donald W. Thurston, Chairman
Publication Dates: December 4th, 2019 and December 11th, 2019
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF ROWLEY
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Case #20.05
A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on
Wednesday, December 18th, at 7:45 p.m. to act on an application received
November 25th, 2019 from Vernon J. Bell – Platinum Pools. Applicant(s) is
requesting a special permit to construct a multi-unit commercial building. The
property is located at 504/506 Newburyport Turnpike in the Outlying district and
is shown on Assessors’ Map 19 Block 8 Lot 1A/2A. At the public hearing,
members of the public may ask questions and present evidence that supports
either the approval or denial of this petition.
Donald W. Thurston, Chairman
Publication Dates: December 4th, 2019 and December 11th, 2019
PUBLIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS SUPPLY
KOHLER POWER SYSTEMS GENERATOR
ROWLEY BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Rowley Board of Selectmen is auctioning the following surplus
supply: Kohler Power Systems generator (Model: 80REOZJD). The
80kw diesel standby generator, installed in 2008 to service the Rowley
Police Station, was replaced in January 2019 as part of a recent renovation
project. The generator has been deemed surplus property and is
being publicly auctioned on www.municibid.com.
The auction listing can be found by searching “Kohler Power Systems
Generator” or Listing #26388831 on www.municibid.com. The auction
will begin on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and end on
December 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The generator is available for inspection
at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA during
the following hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00am-4:00pm, and Friday 8:00am-
12:00pm.
The generator will be awarded to the responsive bidder offering the
highest price. The starting bid price is set at $6,500. Upon winning the
auction, the winning bidder must submit a signed non-collusion form
to the jurisdiction prior to the receipt of the supply. The winning bidder
must also forward a certified check made payable to the Town of Rowley
within five business days to the Office of the Board of Selectmen. The
generator was in operating condition when it was removed from service.
It is being sold “as is” without express warranties and with no implied
warranties of condition. Removal of the generator by the successful bidder
to be scheduled with the Town, but not to exceed 5 business days
after receipt of payment. The awarding authority reserves the right to
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The Jewish Book Group of the North Shore will discuss The Third Daughter by Talia Carner on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 pm at
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, 240 Lynnfield Street in Peabody in the Tanzer Room. Carner ably illuminates a little-known piece of history: the
sex trafficking of young women from
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Russia to South America
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in the late 19th century. The program
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is free and open to all. RSVPs are
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Lappin Foundation and Shalom Hadassah.
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more than 1 million units of blood could be transfused in the United States. Individuals are urged to give a lifesaving gift this
holiday season by making an appointment to donate blood or platelets and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply
is available for patients throughout the holiday season. Those with type O blood are especially needed.
During the holiday season, set aside an hour to give blood and be the lifeline patients need. Make an appointment now by
downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or
enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
In thanks for helping meet the urgent need, those who come to give blood or platelets now through Dec. 18 will receive a $5
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and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.)
Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Georgetown 12/19/2019: 2 p.m. - 7
p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, 9 Jewett Street
Ipswich 12/6/2019: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.,
John T Heard Masonic Lodge, 70
Topsfield Road
Newburyport 12/16/2019: 2 p.m.
- 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 25 Low Street,
and 12/26/2019: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Elks
Lodge, 25 Low Street
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or for more information. All blood
types are needed to ensure a reliable
supply for patients. A blood donor card
or driver’s license or two other forms of
identification are required at check-in.
Individuals who are 17 years of age in
most states (16 with parental consent
where allowed by state law), weigh at least
110 pounds and are in generally good
health may be eligible to donate blood.
High school students and other donors 18
years of age and younger also have to meet
certain height and weight requirements.
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of holiday preparations. Set your pride still-outstanding decisions so that you
aside and deal with it, regardless of finally can move forward as you had
who might have hurt whom first. planned. Weigh the facts, then act.
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facts before you even think about acting
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onto it? Let it go and move on.
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preparation plans early in order to avoid a a way of using your quiet strength to
time crunch if an unresolved workplace persuade people to follow their better
situation causes a problem. That old instincts and do the right thing.
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Health & Wellness
BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD
Last year I wrote a column
about a study I saw in an
article from over a decade
ago. It was about the poor
odds people have about
making changes in their life
actually happen. The article
was an outpouring of concern
from healthcare experts and
doctors, all looking for a
way to change the behavior
of people who love their
lifestyle so much that they
were willing to literally die
from it.
In the Johns Hopkins
study, 9 of 10 heart surgery
patients chose to return to
their unhealthy lifestyle,
rather than make the changes
needed to live longer. Very
few were convinced by their
doctors to make radical daily
changes.
Based on my own
experiences trying to move
individuals to change habits
that are having negative
effects on their oral health,
I knew it was difficult, but
was shocked by the 90%
statistic, especially relating
to a do or die scenario. Two
studies from 2013 relating
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leaves money in our pockets. And
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you won’t be the first to ask that
question.
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specifically to dentistry
confirm that changing
behavior is not easy.
The first study looked at
whether dental hygienists
were as effective as they
thought they were with oral
hygiene instructions. The
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is to instill the need, desire
and ability for patients
to achieve optimum oral
health. The purpose of this
study was to determine if
patients correctly understood
oral hygiene instructions
provided by the hygienist
and to see if the hygienists
felt they were giving patients
individualized instructions.
No big surprise, the
findings showed a disconnect
between what the hygienists
believed they were conveying
to their patients and what
the patients actually hear.
So, part of the problem
with getting people to
change starts with actually
confirming that the person
understands the call to action
and the implications.
The second study was
to determine if a simple
follow-up contact with
the patient would impact
behavioral change. In this
study, patients had a routine
dental hygiene appointment
and were given specific oral
hygiene recommendations
based on their individual
Senior Scene
When Every Dollar Counts
Here are a few ideas:
* If an annual membership at the
local museum is $299 and you can
purchase a senior membership for
$59, you get the same benefits as
those who pay the full price. Sign
up for its newsletters and read them
for a few months to help decide if
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and hear speakers.
* If you discover that your favorite
restaurant gives senior discounts,
perhaps you can increase your
dinners out from once to twice a
month, especially if added to other
new discounts you now ask for.
* Check for senior discounts at
the local YMCA. Sometimes during
membership drives, two friends can
sign up for the price of one, or a
needs. Contact was then
made with patients one week
after their appointment.
The patients were asked
if they tried the specifically
recommended products they
had been instructed to use,
if they liked using them,
and why or why not. Only
50 percent of the patients
replied to the call-out from
their hygienist. Of those
who did respond, most said
they tried the specifically
recommended product, but
only 33 percent of them felt
they would continue to use it.
The conclusion of the study
was that follow-up contact
alone is not an effective
method to change behavior
and does not increase
compliance with oral health
recommendations.
So, what does it take to get
people to change their habits?
I think it is safe to say that
some will and some won’t,
no matter the consequences.
Dr. St. Clair maintains
a private dental practice in
Rowley and Newburyport
dedicated to health-centered
family dentistry. If there are
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like to see written about or
questions you have please email
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stclairdmd.com. You can view
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com/blog.
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even have what they call Senior
College, with courses geared to
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lunch lectures as well as full
courses.
Every dollar counts, especially
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