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REGIONAL – The recall election of Rowley Water Commissioner Tim Toomey, which is already underway, may continue through next Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Superior Court Judge Richard Welch denied Toomey’s effort to stop the election. The water commissioner filed a lawsuit in Essex County Superior Court against the town’s Board of Registrars, asking for an emergency preliminary injunction to stop the election.

“In this situation, where there is a legalistic deficiency that was quickly corrected and no showing of bad faith or fraud, there is no reason for an unelected judge to interfere with a democratic vote,” Welch said in his opinion.

Toomey claimed the recall petition with 1,303 signatures had been done incorrectly, should be trashed and started over. That would have delayed the recall election for at least several months.

Toomey’s attorney compared the error by the petitioners for the recall to a “false start penalty” in football. Toomey’s attorney, William Moschella of Saugus, said the court should start the process over, just like a referee would replay the down.

According to Toomey, the town erred when it collected the first 100 signatures needed to start the recall process by not adding the word “affidavit” to the petition. Also missing were the words“signed under the pains and penalty of perjury on this __ day of November, 2015.”

The recall election of Toomey has already started with 35 absentee ballots requested and mailed out. At least 12 have been returned, said Tom Mullen, the attorney for the town.

“I am very pleased with the decision,” Mullen said.

The recall was initiated on five grounds, including the accusation that Toomey, as water commission chair, improperly conducted water

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NEWBURYPORT — It was about 6:30 on the morning of last week’s holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday. There was no school. Many employers, including banks and most government agencies, were closed. Traffic on city streets, as a result, was light.

Overnight it snowed harder than the one to two inches predicted, and this city had imposed the mandatory parking ban on Sunday afternoon because the snowfall topped the three-inch mark, the threshold for declaring an emergency in this city.

A new snow emergency brochure on the city’s web site states: “The City of Newburyport implements a snow emergency parking ban when it is predicted that we are to receive three inches of snow accumulation.”

From the number of vehicles still parked on the streets on Monday morning, it would be safe to conclude that most residents went to sleep on the Sunday night, after enjoying the New England Patriots’ win over the Kansas City Chiefs, oblivious that the city had declared a snow emergency.

To the surprise of a few residents, at 6 a.m. police officers started handing out $50 snow emergency parking tickets. A total of 21 tickets, including one to this reporter, was handed out, mostly along a few streets. Other streets, which had even more vehicles blocking the plows, were not ticketed.

One car owner on Woodland Street tried to talk the officers out of issuing her ticket, saying a contractor had parked a truck in her driveway

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Pettengill House FundraiserThe Pettengill House is pleased to announce that Cathy Toomey

of Stoneridge Properties, Amesbury, will be this year’s Honorary Chair of our 5th annual fundraiser at The Blue Ocean Music Hall. Each year, The Pettengill House recognizes a recipient who has given outstanding service to our mission “to support and empower children and families by providing education, comprehensive case management and basic needs; and by coordinating community supports that contribute to individual and family stabilization, personal growth and development.”

Ms. Toomey, known for her community commitment for more than a decade, has provided outstanding leadership and is always willing to pitch in with a “hand on” approach on behalf of Pettengill House and the more than 3,000 adults, children and families it supports. She has been an active member on our Board of Directors and Advisory Board and continually demonstrates exceptional service and sponsorship of our many initiatives and fundraisers.

Cathy Toomey will be honored during the evening of our fundraiser, which will be held on Friday, March 18th at the Blue Ocean Music Hall from 7-11pm. This year’s event will feature a St. Patrick’s Day theme with music by Thomas Machine Works Band and Don’t Call Me Shirley. All our invited to show their support for Ms. Toomey while enjoying an evening of dancing, refreshments, silent and live auctions to benefit local programs and services for children, families and individuals.

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overnight, making it impossible to move her car off the street. She received a ticket despite her plea.

City Marshal Mark Murray said he did not know why some cars were ticketed and others were not. “Maybe the officers were called away,” he said.

City Clerk Richard Jones, who collects parking violation fines, said, “It was the first real snow storm, and there are always a lot of complaints (about tickets) after the first storm,” said. “The number of complaints during the second storm drop off substantially.”

He said newcomers and visitors often do not know that they have to move their vehicles off the streets in snow storms.

Some city officials said the city did not declare an emergency during a previous storm, which left ice on the streets and made some streets largely impassable.

City staff met for an hour last week to review the snow emergency procedures. Jones

said there was no discussion of voiding the issued tickets. Some ticketed residents or visitors have appealed.

Other cities, including the city of Worcester, voided about 150 tickets and refunded towing fees.

City councilors Ed Cameron and Robert Cronin reported that they heard from several unhappy residents about being ticketed for a snow emergency on a holiday when the snow fall was much less than many other storms. Other residents used social media sites to complain that three inches of snow did not seem to warrant declaring an emergency.

The city notifies vehicle owners that there is a snow emergency by turning on a blue light in eight locations around the city. The Newburyport Police Department posts parking ban information on its Facebook page and residents may call the Department of Public Services for parking ban information including the locations of off-street parking.

The city also places notice on its web site. And it has implemented a process where vehicle owners can register on the web site to be notified by text or phone call if there is a snow emergency.

To register, go to the city web site, www.cityofnewburyport.com, click on the button, Notify Me, and sign up.

“We are looking at ways to improve that system,” Jones said.

Neighboring Amesbury requires that all vehicles be parked off-street between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. Vehicles remaining on streets are subject to a parking violation and/or towing at the owner’s expense. The winter parking ban went into effect on Dec. 1 and ends in April. Violators can be fined $50.

Salisbury residents incur a similar, but even longer, ban, with no on-street parking between midnight and 6 a.m. There is no on-street parking during snowstorms and snow removal efforts regardless of the time.

department operations in secret executive sessions where the commission voted to suspend superintendent MaryBeth Wiser, hire an interim superintendent and spend $5,000 for an investigation of the department operations.

“Any technical defect in the recall procedure has not prejudiced the plaintiff,” Welch wrote.

The judge wrote that Toomey was right that the first petition with 100 signatures was not “an affidavit” as required by Chapter 637 because it did not contain the words “under the pains and penalties of perjury.”

When Toomey pointed out the deficiency to town clerk Susan Hazen, the judge noted that she “quickly rectified the problem.” A new petition collected 100 signatures, although it was done after the petition with more than 1,300 signatures had been completed and filed.

“Even though the correct form of the initial (Phase 1) petition was signed after the so-called Phase II petition, the plaintiff received all the protections provided by Chapter 637,” Welch wrote.

During the hearing, Moschella argued that Hazen had acted improperly and accused her of having a conflict of interest by helping the recall petitioners revise and resubmit the initial petition.

Welch said he saw no evidence

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During the hearing, Welch asked Moschella how his client would suffer since the town had fixed its errors. “What’s the harm?” the judge asked.

Moschella argued that the town should not benefit from making an error and should have to start the process over again. He also said Toomey deserved a delay in the recall process so he could campaign to keep his position.

The recall ballot is a two-step process. First, voters are asked if they support the recall. Voters have to answer the recall question before moving to the second question on the ballot, which asked whether they vote for Toomey or Mark Emery, the other candidate for the water board position.

“Some people are going to be surprised to see his (Toomey’s) name there,” Hazen said earlier.

If voters, casting their ballots at St. Mary’s Church, approve the recall by a majority vote, then the registrars will count the votes for Toomey and Emery.

The winner will join John Manning, chairman, and Stuart Dalzell Sr. on the board to fill out the term through May 9, 2017.

A lifelong Rowley resident, Emery, 54, is a town firefighter and a former water department employee for six years. He has also served on the town Finance Committee from 1989 to 1993.

With about 34 percent of the town’s registered voters signing the recall petition, Toomey would appear to have an uphill battle to retain his seat in a special election.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

We are in our twentieth year of Wednesday Morning Birding! These very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday field trips. Wed, Jan 27, 2016 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

HATHA YOGA Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

INTRODUCTION TO COLLECTING AND INVESTING IN COINS

Introduction to Collecting and Investing in Coins will be held at the Newburyport High School on Thursday, January 27, 2016 at 7:00. Join one of the area’s most knowledgeable numismatists, Rick Bagg, as he leads you in a presentation about coins. Learn the various aspects of coin collecting that are important determinants of value. Important as well are that “coins are fun” to collect and satisfying collections can be formed and enjoyed with relatively few coins for very little money. Rick is able to answer any questions about buying and selling coins and assembling and appraising coin collections. Investing in coins is also discussed. At the auction firm where he spent his career, Rick handled several hundred million dollars in coins for thousands of clients. He brings a great deal of experience to the class. Attendees are encouraged to bring some old coins in for discussion. There are no prerequisites. The cost is only $25. See www.richardbagg.com Call 978-255-1127 for more information.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th

CRAFT NIGHT AT THE MEETING HOUSE IN KINGSTON

Looking for some light-hearted fun to get through the long winter? How about completing your PhD? You know, those “Projects Half-Done” lurking in the back of your closet or on your dining room table! Join the crafters at The Meeting House at New Creation Healing Center, 80 Route 125, in Kingston, the last Friday of each month beginning January 29 to finish those unfinished craft projects (whatever that craft project may be). Cost is $5.00 for the evening from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Snack and coffee provided. For more information, please contact Marlene Weitemeyer at (603) 642-6700 between Tuesday and Thursday.

14TH ANNUAL NEW WORKS FESTIVAL 2016

The Firehouse is committed to the development of new work. Over the past 13 years, more than 160 were performed on our stage first-through our annual Firehouse New Works Festival. This festival fosters the growth of New England playwrights while showcasing the talent of local and regional actors and directors. (Last year, 43 actors, 17 directors, and 16 playwrights were featured in our festival!) Playwrights from across New England submit their 10-minute, one-act, and full-length plays to an independent panel who select the festival’s shows in anonymous readings. Directors and their casts then work with selected playwrights to produce two weekends of original theater. New Works Festival 2016 on January 29 & 30, 2016, Fridays and Saturdays, all shows at 8:00 PM. Firehouse Center for the Arts, Market Square, Newburyport. $16.00 Single-Night Tickets; $44.00 Four-Night Pass. For more info please call the Box Office at 978-462-7336 or visit online at www.firehouse.org

SMART RECOVERYThe First Religious Society,

Unitarian Universalist, Newburyport, will be offering “Smart Recovery – Self Management for Addiction Recovery.” SMART Recovery is the leading self-empowering addiction recovery support group. Participants learn tools for addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research and participate in a world-wide community which includes free, self-empowering, science-based mutual help groups. SMART Recovery helps people recover from all types of addiction and addictive behaviors, including: drug abuse, drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction,

cocaine addiction, prescription drug abuse, sexual addiction, and problem addictions to other substances and activities. SMART Recovery sponsors face to face meetings and daily online meetings. In addition, there is an online message board and 24/7 chat room. The meetings are run by trained Facilitators. Meetings are held every Friday evening from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the lower meetinghouse, classroom A of The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Please contact Rob Burnham ([email protected]) or 603-501-9549 for more information or http://www.smartrecovery.org. Free and open to the public

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th

SUPERBOWL OF BIRDING XIII

The Superbowl of Birding, now in its thirteenth year, is a unique, twelve-hour team competition. During Superbowl, teams of birders seek out the greatest number of species and earn the greatest number of points based on the rarity of the birds recorded. Strategy and planning are essential to win prizes. The competition is designed to encourage birders of all ages and abilities to participate. The Fledgling Award competition is for birders ages 12 and under. The NewBies Award is for birders ages 18 and under. Adults can compete for prizes in eight other categories, including our top prize, the Joppa Cup. The registration fee includes the tally party with pizza and prizes. Register before January 1 and receive a $5 discount per person. For registration materials, rules, and information, please go to www.massaudubon.org/superbowl or call 978-462-9998. Sponsored by Zeiss. Sat, Jan 30, 2016 5:00 am - 7:00 pm. $35, adult/$20, child. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Held on the following day: Saturday, January 30th @ 9:30 am. Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources.

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Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 14 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

ALMOST MAINEThe Company at Ipswich High

School is pleased to present Almost, Maine by John Cariani At the Dolan (Ipswich) Performing Arts Center, 134 High Street, Ipswich. January 29 and 30 at 7:00 & January 31 at 2:30 Tickets: $10 Adult, $8 Student/Senior. Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just…Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. ALMOST, MAINE: It’s love. But not quite.

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ALMOST MAINEThe Company at Ipswich High

School is pleased to present Almost, Maine by John Cariani At the Dolan (Ipswich) Performing Arts Center, 134 High Street, Ipswich. January 29 and 30 at 7:00 & January 31 at 2:30 Tickets: $10 Adult, $8 Student/Senior. Welcome to Almost, Maine, a town that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States—it’s almost in Canada. And it almost doesn’t exist. Because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just…Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded. And

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

These very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday field trips. Wed, Feb 03, 2016; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

ANTIQUE FLEA MARKETFabulous dealers set up at the

Antique Flea Market at the Elks Hall on Rt. 108 (282 Durham Rd.) in Dover, NH. Wednesday, Feb 3rd from 8am - 1pm. It is an amazing experience that will bring back fond memories. Always showing wonderful merchandise. From country and primitives, ephemera and books, to costume jewelry, tools, coins and the unique. The next one after that is Wednesday again on March 2nd from 8am - 1pm. Like us on Facebook at: Dover Antique Flea Market, New Hampshire. For more information call 603-770-1994.

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LOCAL POVERTY MATTERS TO DISCUSS SCHOOL NURSES’ ROLE IN FIGHTING POVERTY

Cathy Riccio, RN, Coordinator for Health Services for Newburyport Public Schools, will speak at the February 3, 2016 Local Poverty Matters Study Group at the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, at 7pm. Riccio will explain the poverty issues that school nurses face, how extensive the problem is, and what actions they are often forced to take. While it is obvious that the Newburyport Public School nurses must care for the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of the district’s 3,000 students, it is not as well known that the school nurses must also be attuned to students’ socio-economic situations because of their impact on students’ ability to learn. These health professionals are often called on to intervene on issues of hunger,

appropriate clothing, transportation to school, and other unmet student needs. Riccio administers a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to help deal with these problems. Local Poverty Matters is sponsored by Pennies for Poverty and by the Social Action Committee of the First Religious Society. It is free and open to the public.

JAZZ VESPERSJazz Vespers, Wednesday, February

3, 8-9pm, in the historic Meeting House of the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport. Lark Madden and the Jazz Vespers House Band includes Susan Creamer on piano, Tomas Havrda on drums, and Mike Gruen on bass. Jean Lambert will provide seasonal readings. Jazz Vespers celebrates the inspiration of Jazz, Blues and Swing music, and includes readings and time for reflection. All are welcome. Free.

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Spring is just around the corner, and if 2016 is anything like 2015 we will see multiple offers on desirable properties. Great news if you are a seller, but it can put fear into the hearts of a prospective buyer. In these circumstances, a property’s asking price and its selling price can vastly differ, as multiple offers can drive the price way up. Good thing for a seller, not so much for a buyer. When a buyer thinks “bidding war” all logic can leave them, and we will hear things like “not interested anymore” or “was going to make an offer but don’t want to now”. Stop. Relax. Consult. If you are considering buying this popular property strategize with your REALTOR® and come up with a game plan. Here are some things you should be doing while contemplating your offer:

Most of the time the seller will want and choose the offer with the best price. Not always though. You might be surprised to find that there are often other factors that go into a winning offer. Here are a few things you as a buyer can do to feel in control of the situation and that will assist you in getting the house:

Financing: Make sure it is secure. You must have a preapproval letter with your offer AND make sure your mortgage agent knows you have made an offer. Your mortgage agent should be ready for a call from the seller or seller’s REALTOR® asking questions about your credit worthiness. Encourage the seller to place that call as well.

Streamline: Your Offer: Do you need a financing and/or home inspection contingency? Most people do and should have them in your offer, but, if you aren’t going to do a home inspection why have the contingency in the offer?

Love Letter: As I mentioned before, it isn’t always 100% about the money. Selling your home is an emotional process, even more so for someone who has lived there for a long time. Maybe the seller raised a family and would love to sell it to a young couple starting out. If you are that young couple, TELL THEM. Saw a terrific letter this past spring where a young couple pointed out the chart on the wall showing the kid’s growth in height. They wrote that they wanted to do the same thing and would be willing to cut the trim out and give it to the seller! Wow, talk about pulling at the heartstrings.

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Wow Them: Typically when you sign a Purchase and Sale document you put 5% of the purchase price into an escrow account. This money can be used as part (or all) of your down payment at closing and is fully refundable (assuming it is in writing in your offer) if your home inspection is unsatisfactory, or if you are denied financing. Why not increase this? If you are putting 20% or more down at closing, put it in your offer. It looks good and again is fully refundable depending on the structure of your offer.

Be Flexible: Even if you have no interest in the two grand pianos in the living room let the seller know you are willing to let them leave them. Not only will that save them money, you might be seen as the only buyer “willing to work with them”. Find out when they want to close or if they want to rent back to you until they find a place. Remember you are competing with others, be as accommodating as possible.

Pricing: Saved the best for last. Talk with your REALTOR® and see what similar properties are selling for. Figure out what is the most you would pay for a home and what is the most you would pay for this home? Don’t over extend yourself but if you think it is worth $350,000 offer that. Don’t walk away because there are two other offers. Who is to say that those offers won’t be $320,000 and $345,000? There is no rule that says that all offers have to be over the asking price. Conversely, don’t be one of those $320,000 offers if you think the house is worth $350,000. Put your best foot forward. I tell my buyers to think of this; you didn’t get the house, you moved on and are reading the paper, you see that the home sold for X. What is your reaction? If it is “well, that buyer paid waaaay too much for it, I’m glad we didn’t go there” or is it “shoot, we were going to offer more than that, what a deal. We really missed out”. Figure out what number falls between these two reactions.

In Writing: Write everything into the contract. Your offer to purchase becomes a binding contract when the seller signs and you need all of your terms and conditions written in.

Don’t be afraid of multiple offers. Believe it or not you still have some control. There are only a few things

that can happen if you get into competition. The seller can accept your offer (smile!). The seller can accept someone else’s offer (buying this house wasn’t “meant to be”). Or the seller can work with your offer by countering. They can also ask that everyone submit their best and final offer. Just remember, although emotions can run high and it’s not the most fun scenario for buyers, you should understand that competition isn’t a reason to walk away. Give it your best shot; you might be happy you did.

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hybrid - this is covered up to that amount/waiting periods/low maximums/no coverage at all - scenario that we’re in. This really helps nobody -- insurance companies don’t like it, as a dentist, I don’t like it, and worst of all, patients don’t like it.

To make the situation even worse, there are a ton of dental insurance companies that have popped-up providing lower premiums. As a consumer that might sound great. However, logic would tell you that this must come at some cost. And it does. The only reason a dentist would sign-up for these plans is to attract new patients. Still sounds good – right? Let me give a simple example.

Let’s say that two patients need the same treatment for $1000. Patient #1 has no insurance – or insurance that pays a percentage but allows the dentist to balance bill the patient for the difference. Patient #2 has a discounted dental insurance plan that this dentist accepts, but because of their “agreement” only allows the dentist to charge $700. Realizing that a dental office is a small business, the question that pops into my mind is – Is the dentist’s $1000 fee for Patient #1 inflated to make-up the difference for the patients who have a discounted plan, or does the dentist have to cut some corners for Patient #2 to make it work for their business

model? I don’t know about you but

I don’t like either scenario. If I needed a knee replaced and the doctor said that because of my insurance plan she was going to have to do the procedure in half the time and use less than optimal materials to make the procedure worth doing for her, that wouldn’t make me feel very good.

There is no easy answer to solve this problem. It is important to understand that dental insurance is not really “insurance”…it is a rebate. If you have it, great, use it. But don’t let it, or lack it, be used as an excuse. You, as a consumer and patient, have to decide who is in charge of your dental health. It is obvious that insurance companies do not have your best interest at the top of their priority list.

Next week I will give a few examples of situations where patients are putting their dental health at the top of their priority list.

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You have health insurance not only for routine doctor visits, but for “catastrophic” events. An operation/hospital stay could bankrupt you. Thus, even at high premiums, health insurance is a must have for most people.

But look at dental work -- really, what’s a reasonable “bad” scenario for dental work? $5,000 a year? Ok, let’s even double that to $10,000 -- how much premium are you willing to pay to protect against that? I’m going to guess the answer is “not much.” This is why the majority of dental insurance limits have not changed in over 40 years.

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