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JKA Maine team heads to Ireland for world championships

tionality in their heads, nor their negative self-doubt; they are to focus on their own performance, using the skills and moves they have learned.

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JKA of Greene has a team of eight going to the World Championships in Limerick, Ireland, Aug. 17. From left, Sensei (teacher) and Khim Torres, Benjamin Farris, Michael Umayam, Arianna Touchette-Ruiz, Mika Torres, Yuki Torres, Rosh Torres, Sensei Ferdie Torres.

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GREENE — Japan Karate Association’s Maine Karate Academy opened its Karate Dojo school on Route 202 just about a year ago. In a unique achievement for such a new school, a team of seven qualified for the world championships in Limerick, Ireland, Aug. 17. With the championships now allowing competition in several age/level divisions, the team from Greene will send students ages 11 to 19, in addition to JKA instructor Sensei Khim Torres, who will be competing as a fifth degree black belt.

With the exception of Torres, the team members are local school students from Greene, Lewiston and Lisbon. Team members heading to Ireland are Rosh Torres, 19, (second degree black belt), Michael Umayam, 16, (first degree black belt); Yuki Torres, 15, (first degree black belt); Benjamin Farris, 14, (first degree brown belt); Ariana Touchette-Ruiz, 12, (first degree brown belt); Mikaella Torres, 11, (first degree brown belt). Also going on the championship trip to Ireland is school owner Ferdie Torres, who was selected as a U.S. team coach.

Ferdie Torres opened JKA Dojo in July 2016. He is a sixth degree black belt in Okinawa kenpo karate and kobudo and has been ranked internationally in kumite and kata (sparring — formal karate moves and techniques). He is also a third degree black belt in

Shokotan karate, the style taught at JKA Maine. Ferdie and Khim Torres are cousins, originally from the Philippines. Khim Torres moved to Maine from California last year to be his cousin’s head instructor at the new JKA of Maine. He has competed in the Funakoshi Gichin Cup World Karate-do Championship and other international events.

The younger members of the team are excited about their first international trip to Ireland. Several of them have traveled in the states and Canada for competition, but this will be the first time overseas. In addition to the excitement, they said they feel a little nervousness about getting onto the competition floor with “the Japanese and the Russians.”

The Japanese are generally the toughest competitors, with the Russians occasionally earning the top placements.

The discipline and commitment the students have made to their training, and the advice they are given

by Ferdie Torres, has lowered any anxieties they have about their Japanese or Russian opponents. He repeats to the youngsters, “You are going to Ireland with intentions to win and enjoy the journey.” Also, in his gentle admonitions, are inspired moments. “We’re not trying to be good enough,” he said. “We want to think excellence.” His special quote, “Don’t let the math beat you,” advises the students not to have their opponent’s skill or na-

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a-week schedule. To break things up, the Torres family strives to create a sense of family within the school environment. They have held a “Kids Night Out” that included some advice for the students and families on preventing bullying, a pizza party and a movie. There was also a night where the students demonstrated their skills for their families. Parents have been involved in the fundraising activities to pay for the Ireland trip, do-

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The competitive road to qualify for the world championships has included winning several awards in Boston (team trials) and New Orleans (2016 JKA/ AF national tournament).

JKA/Maine had the honor in May to hold the first Traditional Karate Tournament at the school. Another

highlight for the school was being visited by two worldclass instructors — Rikiya Iimura from Japan and Tony Nakamura, a national team member, who teaches at the oldest authentic JKA Shotokan Karate dojo in Chicago.

Other visiting instructors hailed from six other states, Canada, and locally from Rome and Auburn.n

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Funny things kids say! you,” to which I responded “and why is that?” “Because you’re driving all over the road!” Both of them replied. I live on a back road that has a lot of potholes and both conversations happened as I’m trying to avoid the holes. – GG of North Anson.

Gabrielle, age four, had been playing fairy with her magic wand all day. Gabrielle had said abracadabra many times that day.

She lost a toy and her grandfather found it under the chair, but could not reach it. I referred to the fairy and said, “How about using her wand?”

Gabrielle replied, “You know that does not really work.” – From Grandma ma via email.

When my son Chris was about five years old, he was watching my husband lift the back off the toilet tank to fix it. Chris shouted, “No, Dad, don’t do that!

It’s gross! It’s filled with all the poop!”

My husband explained that the poop went out of the house through pipes and was under the back lawn. Chris was really upset then as he stated, “But Dad, that’s where I play!” – Linda Douglass of Lisbon.

My three-year-old grandson and I were making Valentine cookies. As we rolled and cut the cookies on a cutting board Flynn saw we needed more flour so they would not stick. He said, “Grammy we need more sand.”

My flour was Flynn’s sand and so he learned a

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My grandson and I were fishing at a local lake one day, and after we had been there for a while a pontoon plane departed near us. A few minutes after, it circled overhead. I said to my grandson “There’s the plane again,” and he replied “it can’t be the same one, the other plane was a lot bigger.” – Brian LeBlanc of Auburn.

My two great-grandkids, JJ and Adanna, often come to spend a night with me. At different times, both have said to me “When I get older, I’ll drive for

When I was in New Hampshire with my wife and two boys. ages four and two and a half, we always went to McDonald’s for fries and nuggets. My youngest always recognized the big ‘M,’ and got excited. One time I decided not to stop and tried to avoid driving past but a wrong turn made me drive by the McDonald’s anyway. My youngest saw the sign and started to chant “Mickey D’s, Mickey D’s,” but when I continued to drive instead of pulling him in he began to cry and said “Bye Mickey D’s, see you tomorrow!” I couldn’t

help but laugh and turned around to go through the drive thru. – Gerald Boulette of Skowhegan.

One cool summer evening my five year old nephew was playing outside in the dirt with his toy trucks.

I called him in and when I noticed he was dirty I told him he needed a bath before going to bed. He refused to get in, and when I asked him why not he replied “Because dirt keeps me warm!” – Gabrielle De Moras of Lewiston One day, my three year old grandson, Nathaniel, came up to me and asked, “Nonna, are you old?”

When I replied, “yes, I am,” he countered with, “No, Nonna, you’re not old. Only Pa is old!” My husband, ‘Pa,’ is only nine days older than I am. I had recently colored my hair, though, and believe my grandson based his defin-

tion of ‘old’ on my husband’s gray hairs! – Sandy Markowski of Benton.

When my son, Zachary, was four or five he told me had a secret to tell me. So while he sat in my lap and whispered the secret into my left ear, he plugged the right in fear that the secret would escape out the other end. – Bret of Athens

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I am now exploring the art of Winslow Homer, but finding it very difficult.

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I am finding it very difficult to find relevant data on the slave trade in Maine.

I would very much like to contact Candace Kanes and ask for her help in this research, but I have not found her email address.

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STUDENT NEWS

CMCC graduate Ouellette presented scholarship by Grainger PORTLAND — Central Maine Community College graduate Adam Ouellette was presented a scholarship and Westward Toolkit recently

by Grainger, a supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products, to help start his career in electromechanical technology as part of the Tools for Tomorrow scholarship program.

Each year, Grainger works with the American Association of Community Colleges to offer two scholarships of $2,000 each at participating community colleges in the U.S., according to a news release from Grainger.

The scholarships offer financial assistance for tuition and books to students working toward an associate degree or certificate in skilled trade, supply chain management and public safety programs. In addition to the scholarship, Grainger provides tools to students after they graduate to help them launch a successful career.

“I’ve always liked working with my hands, so the trades naturally seemed like the best option for me,” said Ouellette, of Lewiston. “The Tools for Tomorrow scholarship and the toolkit give me a head start in my career and help my chances of becoming remarkable at what I do.

From the money to finish the degree to the needle nose pliers to twist the wires, Grainger has given me the tools to get ahead in my field.”

In 2016, Ouellette was one of 162 scholarship recipients from 86 community colleges participating in Grainger’s Tools for Tomorrow program.

Since 2006, Grainger has donated more than $4 million to support technical education. Half of the scholarships offered are earmarked for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, according to the release.

“Grainger is passionate about creating positive change and building a strong workforce in the communities where we

FARMINGTON — Several students from the Turner area were named to the University of Maine at Farmington dean’s list the spring 2017 semester.

Students named to the list include Maren Lowell, Wheeler Lowell, of Buckfield; Ciara Keene, of Canton; Samuel Godfrey, Emma Martineau, Cassandra Morgan, Krystin Perreault and Haley Teacutter, of Greene; Taylor Boynton, Bradley Hodges, Deliliah Jordan,

Kenda Newman and Lydia Violette-Lee, of Livermore; Brianna Beaupre, Jacob Chabot, Brooke Cushing, Rachel Goding, James Herlihy, Beth Labbe, Destinie Maxham, Joshua Wilcox and Rheanna Woodford, of Livermore Falls; Ashley Coulombe, Stephanie Dwinal, Emmaline Waldron and Haley West, of Monmouth; Samantha Zak of Sumner; Tad Caldwell, Abigail Chase, Abbie Hartford, Emily Hartford,

BIDDEFORD — Mikayla Maillette, of Turner, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester at the University of New England.

Dean’s list students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.

NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Erin Anne Gats, of Livermore, graduated magna cum laude with a a bachelor of science in communications from Norwich Univer-

sity on May 13.

Approximately 380 graduates from 32 undergraduate programs and one master’s program received diplomas at the ceremony.n

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Submitted photo Adam Ouellette, of Lewiston, right, a 2017 Central Maine Community College graduate, is presented a scholarship and toolkit by Mike Hanlon, of Grainger, as part of the tool company’s Tools of Tomorrow program.

live and work,” said Mike Hanlon, operations manager of Grainger’s Portland branch. “What began as a way to support workforce development in the skilled trades more than a

decade ago has grown into a robust program dedicated to the success of highly motivated students like Adam who demonstrate commitment and aptitude in their fields.”n

Alisha Labbe, Dana Monbleau, Kelly Pomerleau, Michael Richard and Carter Veilleux, all of Turner.

UMF maintains a dean’s list each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than

3.8 are listed with high academic achievement. Students whose grade point average for the semester is less than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 are listed with academic achievement. Any incompletes must be satisfactorily completed before the student is honored with dean’s list status. n

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Kupiec named to dean’s list SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Samuel Kupiec, of North Monmouth, was named to the 2017 dean’s list at Union College.

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To be named to the dean’s list, Union students must have a grade point average of 3.5 for the entire academic year and meet certain other requirements. n

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Maine any-deer permit lottery open through Aug. 15 AUGUSTA — The application period for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife online any-deer permit lottery is open and runs until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.

To apply online, visit www.mefishwildlife.com.

The online lottery is free. The drawing will be held on Friday, Sept. 8, and results will be posted on the website of the DIF&W. A total of 66,050 anydeer permits will be issued in 22 of the state’s 29 wildlife management districts. This is an increase

from last year when there were 45,755 permits available to hunters. The permit allocation is: 16,517 for landowners; 16,517 for juniors; and 1,453 for Superpack holders and 31,563 for all other hunters.

The 22 wildlife management districts where anydeer (antlerless) permits will be issued are 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 29. This year, permits have been allocated to districts 7, 12, and 13 as biological data collected and field observations by staff suggest that these WMD’s have experienced

population growth.

The department uses the any-deer permit system to manage the white-tailed deer population in the state. The ability to enact change in the state’s deer populations derives from the ability to increase, or decrease, the number of breeding female deer on the landscape. By controlling the harvest of female deer in the 29 regional wildlife management districts throughout the state, biologists can manage population trends.

With last year’s winter below average in severity, more permits can be

issued. White-tailed deer are at the northern edge of their range in Maine, and winter severity is a limiting factor concerning population growth. The 2015-16 winter proved to be mild in nature, in fact it turned out to be one of the mildest in the last 60+ years which often results in an increase in the deer population. To offset potential population increases due to increased juvenile survival, MDIFW increased anydeer permit allocations by approximately 60 percent (45,755) from the 2015 allocation of 28,770.

Last deer season, Maine hunters harvested 23,512 deer, representing an increase of 16 percent from the 2015 deer harvest.

There were 20,040 deer tagged during the General Firearms season, 1,267 deer were harvested during the Expanded Archery season, 469 deer were tagged during the Regular Archery season and Maine’s youth hunters harvested 659 deer.

Muzzleloaders tagged 933 deer.

Deer hunting season (firearms) begins with Youth Deer Hunting Day on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.

Youth may take a buck statewide or an antlerless deer only in the wildlife management districts where any-deer permits will be issued this fall.

This year, Maine Residents-Only Day is on Saturday, Oct. 28, and regular firearms season for deer runs Monday, Oct. 30 through Saturday, Nov. 25. This year, a nonresident who owns 25 or more acres of land in Maine and leaves land open to hunting, holds a valid hunting license, and is not otherwise prohibited by law, may hunt deer on the resident-only day. n

Exit 86 southbound on Maine Turnpike to be closed PORTLAND — The Maine Turnpike southbound off-ramp of Exit 86 Interchange in Sabattus will be closed for approximately 21 days beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, July 24.

The closure is required to complete upgrades to the tolling equipment on the ramp, according to a news release from the Maine Turnpike Authority. “We tried to minimize the effect on the

traveling public as much as we possibly could,” said MTA spokeswoman, Erin Courtney. “We were able to create temporary travel lanes for the other three on- and off-ramps, but southbound-off was

too close to a stream, making a closure of the ramp necessary,” said Courtney.

The Maine Turnpike Authority appreciates motorists’ patience and understanding during

this construction, the release said.

The Exit 86 ramp work is included as part of a much larger $6.5 million project, awarded to Lane Construction Corporation of Lewiston. The

project consists of pavement rehabilitation and clearzone improvements from Mile 80.7 in Lewiston to Mile 88.6 in Sabattus. The overall project is scheduled to be completed this fall. n

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That’s what ‘they’ say John McDonald

They say gasoline prices are lower this tourist season than they were last year. I guess they are.

As a kid the first time I ever had to deal with gasoline prices was in the summer of my 14th year.

That was the summer my father gave me exclusive use of one of the family’s skiffs — a 16-foot, Nova Scotia-built, cedaron-oak skiff with a 10-hp Evinrude outboard. My

father didn’t actually use the words “exclusive use” when he gave it to me, but I knew what he meant.

He wanted me to have the joys and responsibilities of a boat one whole year before I would get my Maine driver’s license and take off in a car for who knows where.

Dad bought me the first tank of gasoline, but all the refills that summer would be my responsibility. I had started cutting lawns and was beginning to learn the power of money. I can’t remember how long that first tank lasted, but I can remember it didn’t last as long as I had hoped.

I recall being tied up to Tink Stanley’s wharf waiting for my turn to gas up. I was wondering where that first tank of fuel had gone. I hadn’t really been anywhere — a few trips around the harbor, a few trips to some islands — that was about it.

I promised myself I’d be more careful about how I burned the next tank of fuel.

Here it is a few summers later, and I’m still wondering where my last tank of fuel went, and now that the purveyors of fuel are getting over $2.30 a gallon for the stuff, the question seems as pertinent as it was all those

Weber Insurance in Livermore Falls becomes part of Cote group RUMFORD — Weber Insurance Agency in Livermore Falls has been acquired by Mark J. Cote, an owner of Advantage Insurance-Weber Insurance Group.

The agency, at 20 Main St., Livermore Falls, becomes the fifth western Maine agency since 2006 acquired by Cote, who began as Advantage Insurance, 160 Congress St. in 1991.

He acquired Weber Insurance, 670 Wilton Road, in Farmington in 2006; Aube-Mcinnes Insurance in Rumford and Powers Insurance Agency in Farmington Falls in 2010; and became co-owner of Bessey Insurance, 10 Snell Hill Road, in Turner in 2012.

All of the agencies offer a wide variety of coverage

with the personal touch you would expect from your neighborhood insurance agent.

Cote’s group works with more than 20 different insurance carriers to find customers the best coverage at the best price, while seeking discounts and bundling options. The agencies offer auto, home, business, workers comp, recreational vehicles, renters, flood, life, financial services and Medicare insurance plans.

Awarded the River Valley Chamber of Commerce’s “Outstanding Customer Service of the Year” award for 2017, Cote’s team is highly experienced, with a total of 14 licensed agents and two support staff. They strive for excellence in customer service and will go above

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years ago at Tink’s wharf.

Maybe even a tad more.

Fact is I do everything I’m supposed to do to get the best mileage. I keep my late-model car tuned. I check its fluids regularly.

I keep my tires inflated to the proper pressure.

OK, I’m lying.

I think of doing all those things and occasionally do some of them when I think of it, but my fuel should still last longer than it does. Shouldn’t it?

While we’re on the subject, why does gasoline cost so much? I know they say it’s cheaper than last year, but my refills seem to drain me as fast as they ever did. Ask the average

car-driving citizen why gasoline prices are so high and you’ll most likely get one of several answers.

•“The oil companies are gouging us. They’re always to blame for something.”

• “The gas station owners are the ones doing it.

They’re making all the money.”

• “It’s the Saudis and OPEC; they’re the guilty ones. They slow down production and — ‘poof’ — up goes the price.”

Some will say gasoline is taxed too much and that’s why it’s so expensive. “Just lower the tax on the stuff and it’ll be a lot cheaper.” Simple

enough.

Politicians say they’d like nothing more than to lower the tax on gasoline, but they can’t and don’t.

Why? Well, for one thing, the gasoline tax is what they use to build and repair all those roads you drive on — roads more and more people are using and wearing down.

I went home over the July 4 holiday and heard that Tink’s son is now running his father’s business and doing very well with his new marina and chandlery. I like to think my fuel purchases of long ago helped build the impressive facility I saw before me in the harbor. n

O’Brien joins Maine Music Society board of directors LEWISTON — The Maine Music Society has announced the addition of Rick O’Brien of Winthrop to its board of directors.

O’Brien brings a unique knowledge and diverse experiences to help the board meet its goals.

A local attorney, OBrien has practiced with the Auburn firm of Linnell, Choate & Webber for the past 35 years, specializing in estate planning and bankruptcy representation. He has served in various capacities for a number of municipal and non-governmental organizations.

O’Brien was president of the Mechanic Falls Development Commission, chairman of the Mechanic Falls budget committee, president of the Great

Falls Balloon Festival, and long-time chairman of the Winthrop planning board.

He is also the board treasurer for the Araxine Sawyer Memorial Foundation and has served in a variety of leadership positions for the First Universalist Church in Auburn.

Artistically, O’Brien has been singing in the tenor section of the Maine Music Society Chorale for the past four years as well as in the society’s Chamber

Singers. He also sings in his church choir, has been a member of the cast of the fall musical with the Theater at Monmouth for the past ten years; and he is a devoted bluegrass mandolinist.

Most importantly, O’Brien has lived for many years in Winthrop with his wife Ellen, with whom he celebrates 40 years of marriage this summer.

The Maine Music Society is a nonprofit music-performing organization striving to serve the communities of Central Maine through imaginative and artistically excellent public performances and educational activities for youth. For more information, visit www. mainemusicsociety.org.n

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READER’S BOOK REVIEW

‘Dead Zone’ reaching new audiences

By Clarence Carter Although originally published in August 1979, “The Dead Zone” by Stephen King is reaching new audiences. Without spoiling too much of the plot, the book is about a young man who goes into a coma.

The plot picks up after he comes out of the coma with a special gift. I loved the idea of the plot and the lack of heroism. He has a gift, but doesn’t let it go to his head or sink himself into the fame.

Unfortunately for me, I watched the movie before the book. Don’t judge the book by what you saw in the movie. I was a fan of both, but one far more than the other. The book was a good read — adventurous and compelling. My favorite thing about this

book was its honesty. It isn’t often you come across people, especially not in literacy, speaking with such brutal honesty. Some of the things the characters say and do are too true to be fiction. The love interest in this book was something special — unlike anything I have read before. It was

complicated, but bittersweet in its unique way.

The book is interesting; the story is easy to follow and more thrilling than the movie. Johnny Smith is a very dynamic character, and you can’t help feeling his life in peril. The story explains the repercussions of one accident and how it affects everyone in the book. It is something unlike anything else I have read from King. The scenes are well described and brilliant.

I liked the book I reviewed before this one, “Gerald’s Game,” a little more, but I would still recommend it and give it a 7 out of 10. If you haven’t seen the movie, read the book first.

Editor’s note: Clarence Carter, an avid reader, resides in Auburn.n

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Museum L-A announces new hours of operation LEWISTON — Museum L-A is expanding its hours of operation to accommodate the schedules of its local community.

The new hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special tour requests and large group tours outside of these hours are available by appointment.

“We have experienced an increase in the number of visitors to Museum L-A” explained executive director Rachel Desgrossielliers, “including bus tours and large groups

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of people who are interested in touring our historical exhibits.”

Museum L-A’s mission is to connect generations,

strengthen community and foster creativity, discovery and innovative thinking. The museum chronicles the history of work, industry and community in Lewiston and Auburn; serves as a community gathering place; creates engaging learning experiences; and contributes to the civic, cultural and economic revitalization of Lewiston-Auburn.

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Two childhood cancer heroes

In April 2015, at 4 years old, Nathan (a.k.a.

Super Nate) was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a cancerous tumor that grows in the bones

already hospitalized for treatments) and eventual hair loss. Accessing and deaccessing Nate’s port was a very traumatic event that was repeated dozens of times

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Fairfield PAL Soccer Team member Nathan Wade’s 2017 spring soccer photo.

or tissue around bones.

He immediately began treatment at Maine Children’s Cancer Program, which lasted until February of 2016. Super Nate’s course of treatment required him to be brave as he endured a lot of testing, a procedure to install a port, an aggressive chemotherapy regimen, and a surgery to remove the tumor along with 3 inches of three ribs on the right side of his chest.

Treatments were rough on Nathan early on, causing him to lose appetite and weight, develop large blisters on his feet, consistently run fevers (which resulted in ER visits when not

throughout the treatment but never got easier. The MCCP team along with the wonderful oncology nurses at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital and the amazing Child Life specialists knew how to get smiles out of Nathan on even his worst days. Dr. Aaron Weiss, Nathan’s primary oncologist, shared a love of Star Wars with Nate, and this would often

translate into conversations using Yoda’s voice.

Nathan also began to see improvements in his attitude and general health as he took advantage of yoga and music therapy that were offered through MCCP and BBCH. At the same time his parents were implementing a naturopathic approach with the use of essential oils and cannabis tincture in lieu of other chemo side effect drugs. By the end of the 10-month treatment, Nathan had transformed from a shy, scared, and depressed patient to the mayor of the floor. As his treatments ended he could often be found riding his IV pole around the BBCH inpatient wing like a skate board (until he received a speeding ticket from the Nurse’s station). He loved his Jamie!

Today, 6-year-old Nathan is doing great. He just finished Kindergarten and is enjoying his summer hanging by the water at Nana’s or Mimi’s house or playing with his big brother, Connor, around the family’s farm house. Super Nate had a blast playing PAL soccer this past spring, and is amazing at drawing and coloring. He is especially excited for winter’s return and more trips up to the ’Loaf.

Nathan was asked by MCCP to run the bases at Hadlock Field at a recent Portland Sea Dogs as part of the Anthem’s Heroes at Hadlock program, in support of MCCP. It was a very

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Nathan Wade during his special day at Hadlock Field.

special and memorable event. Super Nate and his family and friends have also taken part in the past two Moonlight Challenges at Shawnee Peak in support of the program.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and Gold is the ribbon color tin support of Childhood Cancer Awareness. These were the ingredients young Hailey used to formulate her vision. Hailey and Nathan received treatments at the same time, but Hailey has had to continue through numerous battles with Leuke-

mia. Hailey’s medical team decided in April 2017 that there were no additional treatments that she could receive in her condition, and changed her prognosis to terminal. Hailey is still fighting and remaining optimistic. It was around the time of the change in prognosis Hailey decided that Maine should Go Gold. Her mother Tabitha, along with other friends and supporters, have reached out to dozens of communities in an effort to have officials offer Proclamations in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The

effort is called Go Gold Maine, and the goal is to get 455+ communities, along with business and other organizations to show support in anyway they are able, including hanging gold ribbons, making contributions to deserving organizations and programs, and sharing Childhood Cancer Awareness throughout the month. Support is growing quickly, and September is promising to be a Golden month.

More information about Hailey and her mission can be found at http:// haileyhugs.org/.n

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Best discoveries in Venice, Italy found on foot

By Victor Block In the fifth century AD, invaders from the north descended upon the northeastern area of what today is Italy. Some people in the region fled to nearby islands for safety and established small villages. The towns they founded eventually joined together and that was the birth of Venice.

From that humble beginning grew one of the wealthiest, most refined cities in the then-known world. Those who travel to Venice today see it much as it has looked for centuries.

The city’s layout, occupying nearly 120 small islands, is its most famous attraction. Those dots of land are separated by about 150 canals which are crossed by more than 400 bridges.

The largest and most famous waterway, the Grand Canal, is the main “street” of Venice. It’s lined by splendid palaces and mansions that were built by aristocratic families between

Venice canal at night, Italy.

the 12th and 17th centuries.

They contrast with more modest homes which overlook the maze of narrow side canals.

One focus of visitors is what Venice does not have: cars or trucks. It does have boats — lots of them and of various kinds. What elsewhere would be buses, taxis, fire trucks, police cars and every other kind of vehicle that make a city function, in Venice is a boat.

At the same time, Venice is a perfect walking city. It’s flat, and there are no vehicles with which to contend.

The challenge is finding your way in the complicated network of pedestrian streets, and visitors often get temporarily lost.

That’s fine, because some of the best discoveries are made by people searching for a specific place. You might wander into a square with an outdoor cafe and stop for a snack. You’re likely to see a street artist drawing on the sidewalk, and musicians playing

for tips. You may enter a church which contains precious paintings and other works of art.

The other mode of transportation is boats, and here there’s a choice. The famous gondolas are the classic Venetian boat, having originated there centuries ago. Because gondola rides are relatively expensive, they’re used mostly by visitors seeking the experience and for weddings and other special occasions.

For a less costly gondola ride take a traghetto (ferry).

They’re convenient for people who wish to cross the Grand Canal between the four bridges that span it.

Boat buses called a vaporetto follow a prescribed route, and are the mode of transportation for many Venetians.

Two islands reachable by boat rank high on the list of attractions that many visitors wish to see. Murano has been a famous center for making decorative glass since the 12th century.

Several furnace buildings where glass is fashioned into all manner of items are open to the public, and it’s fascinating to watch skilled artisans at work, then see the finished products in the gift shops.

The nearby island of Burano makes two claims to fame. It has a long history as a fishing village, and the lovely lace which is made and sold there evolved from weaving fish nets. The other attraction is the houses, many of which are painted in a rainbow of dazzling colors.

The most popular destination in Venice is Piazza San Marco (San Marco Square), an immense plaza surrounded by magnificent buildings that often is jammed with tourists and always with pigeons. Work on the San Marco Church began in 1063 and it was expanded over centuries.

The pink and white marble Doges’ Palace next door served as residence for the chief magistrates of Venice;

the lofty Campanile (Bell tower) was built in the 10th century, then reconstructed after it collapsed, and the 16th century structure which occupies the west side of the square has been described as the most sumptuous palace ever built.

People who enjoy museums find a wealth of alternatives. Collections range from ancient Greek and Roman artifacts (at the Archaeological Museum) to modern art (Guggenheim Museum); from gondolas (Correr Museum) to palaces (Palazzo Grassi).

A personal favorite is the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, which tells the fascinating story of that 15th16th century genius who is best known for painting the Mona Lisa. The collections also introduce viewers to Da Vinci’s accomplishments in architecture, engineering, science, music, anatomy, astronomy and other fields.

In addition to Venice’s history, art and architec-

ture, a welcome surprise is the resort town of Lido. It fronts the Adriatic Sea and has a broad, inviting beach, elegant hotels and outstanding restaurants.

Augmenting its permanent appeals, Venice also offers visitors an abundance of festivals throughout the year. One major celebration is the Carnevale, which is held each winter. Venetians don spectacular masks and costumes and take part in days of street celebrations.

Other events include an 11-day film festival in Lido, boat races in which rowers wear 16th-century costumes and the oldest festival in Venice, which was first held in 1576 to give thanks that a plague epidemic had ended.

Whenever people visit Venice, they’ll find one of the most magnificent cities in the world, and one that offers an enticing choice of things to see and do.

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‘Dunkirk’

Lucas Allen Christopher Nolan is a name that film buffs have come to know as a modern-day director with tastes he adapted from those before him. He transformed Batman’s comic book world into a Michael Mann-type world, while turning the sci-fi genre on its head with “Inception” and “Interstellar.”

He now sets his eye on the war genre with his orig-

inal vision, “Dunkirk.”

But keep in mind that just because he’s telling a classic World War II story, it doesn’t mean he wants to tell it in linear fashion.

More than 400,000 British and French soldiers are awaiting rescue on the beaches of Dunkirk after German forces start surrounding them in late May and early June 1940.

A young soldier named Tommy (Fionn Whitehead) and his friend Gibson (Aneurin Barnard) take it upon themselves to find their own rescue by stowing away on a British ship. Along the way, they rescue another soldier named Alex (Harry Styles of One Direction fame), who tags along with them on their trek for home. Meanwhile, Commander Bolton (Kenneth

Branagh) and Colonel Winnant (James D’Arcy) scramble to find enough available British Navy ships to help.

During this week-long fight for survival, two other events happen that will cross with the main story. Captain Dawson (Mark Rylance) volunteers with his two teenage sons to take their boat, the Moonstone, out to sea to look for survivors.

One survivor they pick up (Cillian Murphy), is traumatized by the experience and causes a rift with the crew. Then there are two RAF pilots, Farrier (Tom Hardy) and Collins (Jack Lowden), hunting for German planes before the enemy strikes.

From the start, you’re dropped right into the middle of the conflict.

Though you’re giving the basic setup, the movie only follows a small selection of characters at each point of the story. Also, this is not one of those war movies that tend to follow a point A-to-point B plot line. Nolan uses the old Memento approach of telling the story at different points of the weeklong timeline. While the plot with the young soldiers is told through the exact week, the one with the small boat is one day and the one with the planes is one hour. Some may find the approach jarring, while others will like this innovative take on the classic war film.

Whether or not you’ll like this storytelling approach, you’ll agree that this is still a war film first and foremost. The direc-

tor took great pains to make every moment feel authentic with crushing sounds and furious explosions. There’s plenty to be found throughout this one hour and 45-minute film that will satisfy every war junkie. Also if you can handle the unusual structure, the finale where every plot point comes together is both riveting and nail-biting.

While there aren’t any big name stars leading this film, Nolan still put together a fine British cast that adds to its authenticity. Having vets like Branagh, Hardy, Murphy, and Rylance are very welcome, since they all bring a great level of acting to their performances.

The younger actors like Whitehead and Styles do a pretty good job on their

own, so they definitely show plenty of potential for their careers.

It’s difficult to see how “Dunkirk” will be perceived in the eyes of the general public, but it’s likely it’ll be recognized come awards season for both its technical achievements and Nolan as writer and director. He should be applauded for making a movie that’s not only accessible for the summer blockbuster crowd but also for those who prefer quality over quantity. That shows the level of commitment we need more from Hollywood.

THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for intense war experience and some language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four) n

Theater at Monmouth explores race, abolition, and the power of theater MONMOUTH — Theater at Monmouth’s 2017 “Power, Passion and Privilege” season continues with “Red Velvet” by Lolita Chakrabarti. The production runs Friday, July 28 through Aug.17.

This production marks the Maine premiere of this award-winning British playwright’s true-life story of Ira Aldridge, an African-American actor and the first black man to appear as Othello on the London stage. This uncompromising tale of a pioneering artist from the 1800’s is fascinating, heartbreaking and immensely relevant today.

The story unfolds — Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1833. Edmund Kean, the greatest actor of his time, collapses on stage while playing Oth-

ello. A young black American actor is asked to take over the role, but as the public riot in the streets over the abolition of slavery, how will the cast, critics and audience react to the revolution taking place on stage?

The play is a fictional account of the events that took place in 1833 when Covent Garden theater manager, Pierre Laporte, selected Aldridge, to assay the title role in place of Edmund Kean. The opportunity to play Othello was to be his big break. Aldridge, driven from America by discrimination, by the 1830s was an established actor in England’s provincial theaters. He would go on to great success across Europe but would never again tread the boards at Covent Gardens. Produc-

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Chakrabarti was first inspired to write about the life of Ira Aldridge in 1998. Drawn in by Aldridge’s remarkable story, Chakrabarti researched, wrote and rewrote “Red Velvet” over the course of nearly 15 years. The play premiered in 2012 at London’s Tricycle Theatre. Chakrabarti won Best New Playwright from both the Critic’s Circle and the London Evening Standard.

The play had its American debut in New York City at St. Ann’s Warehouse in 2014, and appeared on the West End in 2016 as part

of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s inaugural season at the Garrick Theatre.

Director Jennifer Nelson brings the play to life with a focus on our collective history, noting “the story of Ira Aldridge offers us a curiously enlightening perspective on one chapter of American history.” She goes on to say ‘Red Velvet’ gives us an imagined look into how he worked, what challenges he might have faced, and why he is still revered among European theatricals.”

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Turner library announces upcoming activities TURNER — The Turner Public Library will be hosting several interesting events during August and September. Local fly-fishing enthusiast Jamie Juntera, a teacher at Leavitt Area High School, will be running a casting class Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the library green, 98 Matthews Way. Attendees will need to bring their own fly rod and line. Because space is limited, anyone wishing to participate should contact the library at 207-2252030.

Luke Lorrimer will be running a board-game night Friday, Aug. 18, starting at 6 p.m. The games will be set up inside the library, so there will be plenty of room for folks to drop by and try something new. A variety of family-friendly games will be available, including competitive or cooperative, strategy-based games.

In September, the library will host a new fundraising event called “A Tisket, A Tasket — A Bountiful Basket,” fea-

turing a raffle and tasting event Saturday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ricker Hill Orchards, 3 Ricker Hill Road. This event will replace the library’s silent auction, previously held in November and December.

For this new fundraiser, the library is seeking “themed” baskets for the auction through community support by creating a basket to be auctioned at new fundraiser. Possible themes or topics for baskets include breakfast, movie night, tea time, kitchen, car wash, fishing, gardening, bird feeding, chocolate, apple/ fall, beach, spa, pets, kids travel items, lottery, craft beers/wine/hard cider, baby, sports, sewing, knitting/crocheting, grownup coloring, art supplies, Maine products, family game night, pasta/Italian, barbecue, bread-making, golf, child’s bedtime, ice cream, explore Maine, cookie making/baking, hair products, tools/hardware, hunting, laundry, fall cleaning supplies, jewelry-making, date

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All festivities will provide a backdrop for this year’s basket auction. Attendees will pay a nominal entrance fee covering the tasting, appetizers, music and their first set of raffle tickets; additional tickets will be available for sale at the event.

The Turner Public Library not only serves the community as a lending library, but also hosts a variety of classes, crafting tutorials and other events in an effort to serve its patrons. More information can be found at www. turnerpubliclibrary.org or www.facebook.com/TurnerPublicLibrary.

Anyone willing to donate a basket should contact Deb Gilbert at 207225-6251, Joan Pedersen at 207-225-3501 or Cindy Tibbetts at 207-2248220.n

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St. Dominic graduate challenges community to donate for scholarships

LEWISTON — Donald Dion Jr., a 1972 graduate of St. Dominic Academy (formerly St. Dominic Regional High School), is challenging the community to help raise $150,000 in scholarships to local families. Dion has agreed to match every dollar donated before Aug. 4 to the Dion Student Scholarship Fund, up to $75,000.

Dion attributes much of his success in his career in finance to the education he received at St. Dom’s.

“I was fortunate enough to attend St. Dom’s,” said Dion. “Along with the rigorous academics at St. Dom’s, I also learned to work hard, reach for my goals, and the value of service to others. I would like to ensure more students are afforded the opportunity to

attend a faith-based college preparatory school.”

After graduating from St. Dom’s, Dion earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He went on to receive a juris doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law and a Master of Law degree from Boston University School of Law. He founded Dion Money Management, an investment advisory firm in 1996, served as the publisher of the Fidelity Independent Advisor, and is the trustee of the Dion Family Foundation, which focuses on helping individuals by offering tuition assistance at Catholic institutions, among several other initiatives.

Submitted photo To donate now, visit www.stdomsmaine.org and click on Donate to the Dion Challenge. Donors may also send a check to St. Dominic Academy, 121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Please note Dion Challenge in the subject line.

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Community Credit Union Employee of the Month LEWISTON — Natalie Michaud, the Turner branch manager at Community Credit Union, was recently named Employee of the Month.

Michaud has been with Community Credit Union since 2011. As the branch manager, she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Turner branch and assists members with loan closings, new accounts and transactions. Michaud

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The Employee of the Month Award, decided by the management team and fellow employees, reflects the extraordinary effort and consistent performance of individuals delivering exceptional results for themselves, their co-workers and the members of Community Credit Union, said a news release.

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Bernard L. ‘Bernie’ Howe 1940 - 2017

GREENE — Bernard L. “Bernie” Howe, 77, of Greene, died peacefully at his home Thursday, July 20, with his nephew by his side, following a brief illness. He was born in Westbrook June 24, 1940, the son of Alva H. and Edith (Merrill) Howe. Bernard attended schools in Greene and was a member of the Greene Baptist Church.

Since joining in May 1971, he was a 46-year member of Androscoggin Grange 8. He held many offices during his time with the grange — gatekeeper for 27 years, steward for one and musician for one.

Bernie also did many things for the grange, such as re-

pairs, mowing the lawn and shoveling the snow. He was always there to help with anything needed. For many years, he was on the variety show stage, entertaining fellow grange members — in whatever outfit they put him in — and always with a smile.

He is survived by many

nieces and nephews and was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters — Byron, Ralph, Muriel, Irma and Almeda. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements

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Marcell Gagnon 1939 - 2017

PORTLAND – Marcel G. Gagnon, 77, of Livermore Falls, passed away Thursday, June 8, at Maine Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 25, 1939, in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, the son of Irenee Gagnon and Amelian (LaBrecque) Gagnon. He attended school in Canada.

He and his former wife, Michelle, relocated to Maine, where they made their home together until they later divorced. On Sept. 6, 1997, he married Stacy Given and they made their home in Livermore Falls.

Marcel worked for Isaacson’s (Pallet One) in Livermore Falls for many years. He enjoyed fishing, playing the accordion and guitar, sitting by the campfire, spending time with his family and espe-

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He is survived by his wife, Stacy Gagnon, of Livermore Falls; two daughters, Manon Burhoe and her husband, Mark, of Fayette, and Linda Gagnon, of Livermore Falls; three sons, Richard Gagnon and Shawn Gagnon, both of Livermore Falls, and Andrew Gagnon and

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AUBURN — Lee M. Fontenot Jr., 61, of Jay, died Wednesday, May 31, at Hospice House of Androscoggin, surrounded by his loving family.

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28, 1955, in Lake Charles, La., the son of Lee Mark Fontenot Sr. and Orelia (Menard) Fontenot. He attended Bell City schools.

Lee served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974.

On May 7, 1994, Lee married Jacqueline Payeur in Livermore Falls, and they made their home in Jay. He worked at International Paper Company in Jay, retiring in 2006.

He grew up guiding and hunting. Lee had a great

love for the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, four-wheeling and camping. He also was an avid fan of baseball and amateur boxing.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Fontenot

of Jay; five sisters, Clarice Raichel and Carey Young, both of Lake Charles, Marlene Cox and Charlotte Koons, both of Bossier City, La., and Melissa Coffey of Galveston, Texas; one brother, Mickey Fontenot of Lake Charles; and his dog, Cody. He was predeceased by his parents.

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Brenda L. McKissick 1947 - 2017

STRATTON — Brenda L. McKissick, 69, passed away Tuesday, July 11 at her home in Stratton, surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 27, 1947, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Guy and Fay (Dembow) Farris.

She was employed for a number of years as a certified nurse’s aide. She was a member of the Lyons Club in Stratton for years and enjoyed cooking, picking berries and nature walking; she loved learning about different plants and nature.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Richard Nadeau, of Stratton; two daughters, Deb Martel of Orange Beach Ala., and Michelle Leblanc-Shields

and husband Merle of Fairfield; two sons, Ron Ouellette and wife Darce of Turner, Quinn Tierney of Cicero, N.Y.; two step-daughters, Kate Nadeau of Biddeford and Nicole Garrity and husband Anthony of West Newfield; four grandsons, Cody Martel of Bar Har-

bor, Justin Meyer of Industry, Tavian Sullivan and Cameron Sullivan both of Turner; a great-grandson, Jaxx; two granddaughters, Tressa Meyer of Farmington and MacKenzie Ouellette of Turner; three step-granddaughters, Vie, Gala and Jacquline; three step-grandsons, David, Patrick and James.

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THIS YEARS VISITING BALLOONS!

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Balloon festival to feature several special shapes Tomcat and Terry the Mouse are just two of several cartoon character hot air balloons owned by John Cavin, of Cartoon Hot Air Balloons, and will be featured at this year’s Great Falls Balloon Festival taking place Friday, Aug. 18 through Sunday, Aug. 20. Cavin hires pilots to fly some of his balloons in festivals and for special events across the country and Canada.

A hot air balloon consists of three parts: envelope (balloon or bag), basket, and burner system. The Federation Aeronautique Internationale categorizes balloons according to how much air their envelopes can contain. The capacity of air relates to how many people can be carried by the balloon, taking into consideration the weight of the basket and burner system. Factors that af-

fect this carrying capacity include air temperature and altitude.

The envelope fabric is rip stop, fire-resistant nylon, similar to backpack material or lightweight tents. The fabric is often treated with a coating of polyurethane. Most openair passenger baskets are made of wicker or aluminum-fiberglass. The burner system includes propane fuel and has a pilot light that allows the

pilot to adjust the heat as needed. Cavin also owns the Flying Purple People Eater, Puddy Cat, Yellow Bird, and Spunky. He has been flying balloons since 1979.

The other special-shape balloon coming to the Great Falls Balloon Festival will be Pea-Nut the Flying Elephant. PeaNut holds 105 cubic feet of hot air, weighs 433 pounds, is 100 feet tall, and took her first flight on

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‘Memory Care at Market Square’ will open in South Paris SOUTH PARIS — Market Square Health Care Center, 3 Market Square, will open a 16-resident memory care facility in late summer. The old Andrews House, previously a senior living residence, has already undergone extensive renovations since it was purchased by North Country Associates in 2014. The addition of Memory Care at Market Square will bring to the Oxford Hills region badly needed individualized care for people with cognitive impairments.

“Keeping those with cognitive impairment close to family and their communities is a large component of their care

and well-being,” said Ed Fitzpatrick, the facility administrator. Fitzpatrick has served in the health care industry since 1978, bringing years of experience to his position as a multi-level, long-term care administrator. “Often families become overwhelmed by the needs of a family member with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Memory care is the solution to these challenges. It helps residents live with a safe level of independence and engagement and gives families peace of mind.”

The new, state-of-theart memory care facility will have large, sunny, well-appointed suites, a

private dining area and social areas, safe and secure access to outdoor spaces and resident gardens.

Memory Care at Market Square will offer assistance with all the regular activities of daily living, as well as socialization, a wide variety of menu options, and around-theclock supervision.

“The Andrews House and Market Square Health Care have been operating as a long-term care facility for seniors since the early 1970s and added services and quality levels of care over the years based on the growing needs of the community,” said Bonnie McAlister, physical plant director at Market Square,

who has worked at the facility since 1985. In 1991, under the operation of Stephens Memorial Hospital, the facility added skilled nursing and full residential services for seniors; the facility has been growing ever since.

Market Square Health Care Center in South Paris now operates as a continuing care and senior living community, offering skilled nursing, in-patient and out-patient rehabilitation, long-term and residential care. Memory Care at Market Square is a proud addition to the facility.

“Memory care is compassionate, individualized care that fosters connec-

tivity between the resident, their care-givers, families and the community. This relationship-based approach recognizes each resident’s unique qualities, needs, preferences and spirit,” said Amy Boivin, the memory care unit’s new manager and care coordinator. Boivin said she is excited to join the Market Square community. She has been managing the memory care unit at Schooner Estates in Auburn for the last seven years.

As the senior population grows rapidly, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are also on the rise. The Alzheimer’s Association re-

ports more than five million people are living with Alzheimer’s in 2017; this number could more than triple by 2050. Someone in the United States develops the disease every 66 seconds, and the demand for cognitive care will steadily increase in the immediate future.

Until Memory Care at Market Square officially opens at the end of the summer, those with questions about the new facility or about how specialized memory care can help may contact Ed Fitzpatrick, the facility administrator, at 207-7437086. n

Outdoor Achievement Award nomination deadline is Aug. 7 AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is accepting nominations for the 2017 Outdoor Achievement Award, with a deadline of Monday, Aug. 7.

Hunting, fishing and trapping are an important part of the heritage of the state, and this award celebrates the achievements of an individual while

sharing their experiences for the benefit of future generations, the department said in a news release.

This is the third year the award has been given out. Individuals who have hunted, trapped and fished in Maine for a combined total of 40 years are eligible to be nominated. For example, an individual who

has fished for 20 years trapped for 10 years and hunted for 10 years or could have fished for 30 years and hunted for 10 years would be an ideal candidate. Candidates should have also demonstrated a form of mentoring, teaching or instructing outdoor activities.

The 2016 Annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award recipients,

Oscar Cronk, Gary Cobb and Jim Martin, were recognized by Commissioner Chandler Woodcock at the annual Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Banquet held last September.

Nominations should include the nominee’s name, address, phone number, photograph and a few paragraphs about the individual, their ex-

perience in the Maine outdoors, and an explanation of why they are a deserving candidate. The nominator’s contact information should also be included.

Nominations, which are due by 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 7, can be sent by email to Bonnie Holding at bonnie.holding@ maine.gov or by mail to 284 State St., SHS 41,

Augusta, ME 04333. If preferred, a nomination form can be downloaded from www.maine.gov.

The recipient(s) of this year’s award will be selected by a committee of individuals from the department and will be recognized at the Sportsman Alliance of Maine Banquet in Waterville on Saturday, Sept. 9. n

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The Truth About Your Metabolism

I hear this alot. “I must have a slow metabolism because I hardly eat anything yet I can’t lose weight.” I also hear. “I eat right and exercise yet I can’t lose weight.” Oh and the other one is, “So and so is so thin and eats like a horse, they must have a high metabolism?” With thoughts and comments like this it is easy to see why metabolism accelerating and weight loss products are a multi-million

dollar business. There are a lot of products on the market claiming to speed up metabolism and help with weight loss. Unfortunately speeding up your metabolism through a pill may have little effect on weight loss.

The real question is does a slow metabolism keep you from losing weight. It might.

So how can you actually change your metabolism?

Here is a crash course.

Simply put, metabolism is a biochemical process in which your body takes in calories and converts it into energy. You need at least 1,200 calories per day for your metabolism to do its job and provide energy to breath, circulate blood, adjust hormones, repair cells, and grow cells. We call the process of measuring your metabolism your Basal Met-

abolic Rate, (BMR) i.e.; the amount of calories it takes for your body to perform its basic functions.

Many factors play a role in your BMR. Let’s take a look at these to help you understand how and why some subtle changes in your wellness routine can help you with your Basal Metabolic Rate.

Body composition and size will impact metabolism.

Larger people burn more calories even while resting then their thinner peers, which means they have a higher BMR. The second factor affecting your metabolism is your gender. Men generally have more muscle and less fat and therefore burn more calories, giving them the advantage when it comes to weight loss.

Third, yes age does make

a difference but only because typically the older you are the less likely you are to have a lot of muscle mass because most folks tend to slow down and become less active as they age.

The amount of physical activity you get and the way your body digests and processes food determines how many calories you burn.

While many factors go into your metabolism, the biggest contributor is physical activity and muscle mass.

In short, a slow metabolism rarely causes excess weight gain. While it would be easy to blame your weight on a slow metabolism, the most likely culprit behind those extra pounds is the amount of calories you consume versus the amount of calories you expend. Eating more calories than you ex-

pend causes your body to store those calories as fat.

Your metabolism is a natural process, and your body balances your metabolism to meet your individual energy needs. Having a slow metabolism is rare, and it usually doesn't cause obesity. Certain medical conditions or medications may slow metabolism and lead to weight gain. But for the most part, the factors that contribute to weight gain include consuming too many calories, genetics, family history, unhealthy habits such as too little sleep, skipping meals, lack of physical activity and lack of muscle mass can all impact weight gain or cause difficulties maintaining or losing weight.

If you starve yourself your metabolism slows down to prevent damage to your

body. If you do not exercise or have a sedentary life style your metabolism slows down because it doesn’t need to work as hard. If you exercise you burn calories and your metabolism increases. If you eat and drink healthy fluids to fuel your body your metabolism increases. If you gain muscle mass through exercise your metabolism increases and continue to stay high to support the muscle mass and energy needs requirement throughout the day.

You do have control over your metabolism by the way you eat and the energy you expend and the muscle mass you create. So get active, stay active and fuel your body with healthy food and beverages.

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BELGRADE — The Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA) announced in June it has given Hammond Lumber Company of Maine two awards for outstanding safety performance during 2016 at Hammond’s sawmill and planer mill. The awards are given to mills operating in the New England states, as well as in New York and Pennsylvania.

A Maine family-owned business founded in 1953, Hammond finished first in Division 2 for the combined operations of both mills. Hammond’s saw mill also earned an honorable mention in Division 2 for an accident free year. Divi-

sions are determined by the number of worker-hours logged during a calendar year. A Division 1 classification represents 1 to 25,000 hours, while Division 2 represents 25,000 to 50,000 hours.

Perhaps best known today as a building supplier operating 13 retail stores throughout Maine, Hammond Lumber began in 1953 as a three-man sawmill, which is still housed at its original location in Belgrade. In its 63 years of continuous operation, the Hammond mill has seldom had a lost-time accident and has won many safety awards.

According to safety di-

rector Bruce Pelletier, there has not been a lost-time accident in the sawmill since 2004, nor in the planer mill since 2001.

A safety committee established in 1985 continues to meet once a month to identify and correct potential safety hazards on the job as well as discuss ideas for keeping everyone in the company safe during their off-hours, too. The position of full-time safety director was created in 2005 and has been filled by Pelletier ever since.

There are currently 11 people working in the sawmill and six in the planer mill, representing a total of more than 250 years of ex-

perience at Hammond. Gerald Manley has worked for the company for 38 years, Craig Dawes for 37, Cliff Elliott for 32, and Rob Higgins for 23. Richard Thyng, Alan Bickford and Travis Manley have all been on the job more than 15 years. Ron Albair has 13 years in.

Those with 10 or fewer years of service are Bruce Albair, Coyt Ingraham, Chris Hinkel, Frank Walker, Matt Dawes, Nate Hewitt, Kris Merrill, Miranda Bickford and Elijah Gagne.

Travis Manley is Gerald Manley’s son; Miranda Bickford is Alan Bickford’s daughter; and Matt Dawes is Craig Dawes’ son.

Craig’s father, Ken, retired

from Hammond in 2002 after 15 years with the company.

In addition to its safety record, the Hammond sawmill has been recognized for its “whole log” approach to milling. Nothing from the log goes to waste. The bark becomes mulch, and both sawdust and shavings are used as bedding for farm animals.

The ends of the boards are used for crafts, for kindling, and for fuel to run biomass generators. The “slabwood” pieces or “edgings” from the log are fed into a chipper, and the resulting chips are used to make paper. The core log may then be used for Maine Pine Log Homes, Hammond’s line of building packages, or it may be further milled into dimensional lumber.

“It’s important to us not to waste anything,” says

Donald Hammond. “There are only so many trees, so we don’t want to use more than we need to. Selective cutting is practiced on most of the lots from which the company buys logs, and many of these lots are now in their third cutting. The result is sustained yield from the same acreage.

“In fact,” says Hammond, “even though the production volume of our mill has increased quite a bit over the years, the number of acres harvested has increased very little. You could say it’s as important to us to keep our resource safe as it is to keep our people safe. We depend on both.”

Further information about Hammond Lumber Company is available toll free in Maine at 1-866-HAMMOND, or online at www. hammondlumber.com.n

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CATCHING HEALTH

Do tight shoes and high heels cause bunions?

By Diane Atwood Health Reporter What are bunions?

A bunion is a bony bump or deformity in the joint at the base of the big toe. The bone in the foot below the joint points outward and the bone in the toe points inward, toward the other toes.

Usually, bunions don’t hurt. “There are many patients who have pretty severe deformities but claim no pain and there are some who don’t have a substantial deformity but yet have a lot of pain,” Dr. Michael Saraydarian told me. He’s a podiatrist at Central Maine Orthopaedics in Auburn.

Do tight shoes cause bunions?

Dr. Saraydarian says tight shoes alone don’t usually create bunions. “They can inspire more symptoms,

but they don’t usually cause them,” he said. “I can show you young children who have bunion deformities.

It’s not just a bump, it’s an angular deformity of two bones.”

Bunions tend to run in families and are more common in women, although men can develop them, too.

Low arches, flat feet or loose joints and tendons may increase your risk. Wearing high heels probably won’t do you any favors because they push your weight forward, which forces your toes into the front of the shoes. Occupations that require a lot of walking or standing may make you more susceptible.

So can pregnancy, because hormonal changes loosen your ligaments and flatten your feet. Finally, people with arthritis are prone to developing bunions because it damages the cartilage in the joint.

How are bunions treated?

There really is no conservative cure, said Dr. Saraydarian, but there are conservative treatments.

“Basically, conservative treatment is one of accommodation,” he explained, “living with it.”

He offered these suggestions: • W ear shoes with a wider toe box • Wear softer shoes or special pads/inserts • Wear a spacer between your big and second toe • Tape your toe • Apply ice • Try cortisone injections.

• Bunion surgery

What about bunion surgery?

As with any surgery, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons. The biggest reason people decide to have bun-

ion surgery (bunionectomy) is that they’re in pain and it’s limiting their everyday activities. In other cases, the deformity is so severe, it’s difficult to wear shoes.

Another reason to consider surgery is that over time, bunions can lead to other foot problems, including hammertoes, bursitis, and pain in the ball of your foot.

For the most part, bunion surgery involves shaving the excess bone on the outside of the foot and realigning the joint. In most cases, you get a walking boot in three to four days. “But some are very complex and require no weight on them for six to eight weeks,” said Dr. Saraydarian. “It really depends on how big the deformity is and where the correction needs to be achieved.”

You’ll find more information about bunions and bunion surgery from the American Academy of Or-

AHCH names Zabell chief clinical officer LEWISTON — Patricia Zabell has joined Androscoggin Health Care and Hospice as its chief clinical officer, chief executive officer Kenneth Albert announced.

Zabell has more than 24 years of diverse health care experience, most recently providing interim leadership for integrated health systems with a focus on home health in her role as a health care consultant, according to a news release from AHCH. She was the interim executive director for home health for hospital systems in Florida and South Carolina, while also providing leadership for hospice organizations in Maryland and New York City.

Additional experience includes working as the maternal child clinical director for a large health system; regional vice president for IntrepidUSA; chief operating officer/vice president

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Patricia Zabell, pictured left, has just been named AHCH chief clinical officer

for American Nursing Care; senior vice president at AccentCare, Inc.; and executive director for Home Care and Hospice at the Kaiser Permanent Foundation.

“Patti brings with her an exceptional track record as a multi-faceted, results-oriented clinical manager of health care operations,’’ said Albert. “She has experience in operations, fiscal management, regulatory compliance, strategic analysis and referral source management. Equally important

is the fact that Patti is well known for always keeping the patient and the family at the center of everything she does. This makes her a great fit for our organization.”

Zabell is responsible for leading and evaluating all clinical services to ensure the best outcomes for patients, including developing policies, protocols, practice guidelines and metrics to ensure the highest standards of care are met or exceeded, according to the release. In addition, Zabell will lead daily clinical operations and performance improvement initiatives that help position AHCH as the provider of choice for consumers and referral sources.

Zabell earned a master of business administration and a bachelor of science in health care administration from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. She recently moved to Maine from Florida. n

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Taxiway at A/L Airport to receive upgrade WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $635,115 in grant funding to rehabilitate a taxiway at the Auburn-Lewiston Airport, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, the chairwoman of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, announced July 21.

“Maine’s airports serve as critical links between our communities and help

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The theme of the school is “Armor of God.” For more information, one may contact Frank Donald, pastor, at 207-4912913. n

Schooner Estates resident celebrates 102nd birthday AUBURN — Hope Weston of Schooner Estates Retirement Community celebrated her 102nd birthday on July 6, with well wishes from friends and family close to home as well as far away.

Weston received several birthday telephone calls from family and friends across the country on her special day.

At lunch, fellow residents gathered to sing “Happy Birthday,” and share in the birthday cake prepared by Schooner in her honor. The day concluded with her sons, Robert Wing, of Winthrop, and James Wing, of Greene, and their families, gathering for an evening celebration.

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Magic show at Auburn Public Library AUBURN — The Auburn Public Library’s summer reading program will start to wind down with a free, family-oriented magic show with Maine magician Carroll Chapman, also known as “Conjuring Carroll,” Monday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m. in the Androscoggin Community Room. Come be amazed by the magic of Conjuring Carroll.

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LEWISTON — The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and Alley Cats LA will be accepting donations for the annual yard sale Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave. All donated items must be in salable, in clean condition and delivered to the shelter either Thursday, Aug. 17 or Friday, Aug. 18, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Saint Dominic Academy fourth-quarter honors announced LEWISTON — Saint Dominic Academy has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the school year.

Lewiston Campus Grades Pre-K through 6 High Honors Grade 1: Avianna D’Auteuil, Zoey Cote, Rilynn Daigle, Brooklyn Doucette, Koen Fairbanks, Hannah Faries, Lily Fortin, Logan LeClair, Ethan Longley, Athina Nikas, Evelyn Pettingill, Elouise Porter, Whitney Richardson, Olivia Tassinari, Jackson Vincent, Alana Wheeler.

Grade 2: Alexia Castonguay, Bayden Cyr-Guzowski, Ian Cyr, Zane Deletetsky, Naomi Fairbanks, Ava Leidemann, Charlie Marcotte, Madelynne Stratman, Kai Taylor, William Wallingford.

Grade 3: Kellen Anthoine, Kyla Berube, Cecile Brown, Alyssa Davis, Benjamin Dumais, Noah Gagnon, Isabelle Hinkley, Meghan Rivard, Sela Russell.

Grade 4: Kassidy Cote, Sophia Theberge, Anna Theriault, Curtis Wheeler.

Grade 5: Rieslynn Bernier, Connor Cyr, Anna Geyer-Shaheen, Timothee Ouellette.

Grade 6: Connor Brann, Natalie Brocke, Cody Dor-

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Honors Grade 1: Gabrielle Adams, Gavin Bisson, Payton Bureau, Teagan Crockett, Landon Desjardins, Ella Doucette, Liam Dumont, Madison Earle, Christopher Johnson, Nolan Heath, John Lydon, Madison McGonagle, Rachel Moyse, Riley Moyse, Mirabel Patrick, Hannah Sherman, Alexander Theberge, Lydia Trytek, Isabel VanderVeur , Cash Watson.

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Grade 5: Anthony Ayer, Dawson Archer, Ridge Dionne, Colby Daigle, Carlotta Dolci, Jack Ellingwood, Thomas Faries, Maggie Grady, Garrett Kendall, Abigail Martel, Emily Westland.

Grade 6: Deagan Bisson, Lorelei Bonney, Ella Caron, Skyler Emerson, Desiree Fournier, Kelsey Gagnon, Noah Girardin, Matthew Gould, Eric Jones, Tyler Lac, Adam Laflamme, Camren Samson, Robert Suckow, Brady Vincent, Alexandra Wallingford.

Auburn Campus Grades 7 through 11 The following students have achieved a 4.25 average and above in all courses and are on the principal’s list: Grade 7: Noah Cyr, Kathleen Dean, Julia Gregory, Chase McKeen,

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Grade 10: Vanessa Bussiere, Paige Cote, Kristina Cornelio, Isabelle Frenette, Alexandra Hammerton, Dominique Michaud, Mary Milligan.

Grade 11: Janelle Bryant, Amelie Crowe, Caroline Gastonguay, Zihong Huang, Taylor Jorgensen, Kaiyao Ke, Qingwei Meng.

Grade 12: Megan D’Alessandro, Emily Dionne, Elliot Hachey, Sydney Sirois, Kyle Welsh, Shuyao Zhang.

The following students have achieved a 3.80 average overall, with no grade below 2.70, and therefore have attained first honors: Grade 7: Bryana Archer, Carlo Cabrera, Sophia Castagna, Julianne Cook, Sydney Dick, McKenzie Lagerson, Patrick Manson, Isabella McMillen, Leandro Naous, Eleanor Russell, Aaron Thibault.

Grade 8: Sarah Brown, Dominic Brunetti, Anna Cote, Catherine Dove-Blakebrough, Amelia Fortin, Lucy Frenette,

Charlotte Gastonguay, Martha Luisa Geyer-Shaheen, Grace Girardin, Matthew Gosselin, Miranda Heutz, Owen Mitchell, Gisele Ouellette, Keenan St. Pierre, Elijah Smith, Sydney Stebbins, Matthew Trischler, Madison Tyus, Emily Wallingford, Leanna Ward, Derek Wolverton, Emma Wolverton.

Grade 9: McKenzie Boucher, Mark D’Alessandro, Paige-Jackalynn Errico, Emily French, Demetrios Gammaitoni, Simone Long, Evan Rivard, Karitha St. Jean, Rebecca Zimmerman.

Grade 10: Abigail Castonguay, Emily Gerencer, Caroline Johnson, Avery Lutrzykowski, Cameron Palmer, Mary Suckow, Emma Theriault.

Grade 11: Victoria Chase, Hunter Emery, Katya Fons, Joshua Fortin, Markella Gammaitoni, Samuel Gould, Eisa Lee, Elizabeth Perkins, Matthew Roeser, Rileigh Stebbins, Hannah Trottier-Braun, Sophia Velasquez, Xuting Zhao.

Grade 12: Matthew Boulet, Ella Brown, Antoinette Carman, James Cheleuitte, Chloe Dwinell, Bethany Hammond, Camden Jalbert, Justin Keaney, Clare Kramer, Rachel Kurtz, Hannah Phelan, Logan Ronan, Kassaundra Stacy, Allie Veinote.

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Grade 10: Tianhao Dou, Dasha Fons, Benjamin Gosselin, Hunter Hughes, Kylie Leavitt, Jayson Martin, Maire Shannon Sehestedt, Abbie Zanoni.

Grade 11: Lindsay Cook, Drew Greco, Julia Masters, Hunter McGlauflin.

Grade 12: Laurel Christopher, Laura Dolci, Rhiannon Hersey, Alexa Kesaris, Kaylynn Linck, Can Lu. The following students have achieved a 3.0 average overall, with no grade below 2.70, and are therefore on honorable mention: Grade 8: Stephen Arata Grade 9: George Romano Grade 10: Sophia Comis Grade 12: Dale Brown.n

Kennebec Land Trust selected for Hannaford’s ‘Cause Bag’ donations WINTHROP— The Kennebec Land Trust has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Cause Bag program for the month of August. The Hannaford Cause Bag program, launched in October 2015, is designed to support local nonprofits through the sale of reusable Hannaford Helps bag.

KLT was selected by Hannaford store leadership as the August beneficiary of the program at the Winthrop Hannaford store, 399 Main St. For every Hannaford Helps reusable bag with the good karma message purchased at that location during August, Kennebec Land Trust will receive a $1 donation.

“We are honored to be selected by Hannaford as a recipient of the Hannaford Helps program.

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about our properties and our mission to even more area residents and visitors,” said Kirsten Brewer, director of membership and programming at KLT. KLT will use the pro-

jected funds from the Hannaford Helps program for its Mount Pisgah Campaign. The Mount Pisgah Community Conservation Area in Winthrop and Wayne is KLT’s largest

property, covering 950 acres with two trails to the summit, an historic Maine fire service tower, and a recently-cleared, four-acre, high-bush blueberry field. Funds raised through this campaign will allow KLT to add, to the existing property, two new parcels totaling 139 acres featuring impressive ledges and vernal pools, to build a beautiful new trail along the Mount Pisgah Ridge, and to help maintain the current trail system. As of July 18, the campaign has raised $50,000 of a $170,000 goal.

KLT’s main office is in Winthrop, just doors down from Hannaford.

The organization has conserved 5,628 acres in Central Maine communities.

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By Fred Cicetti Q. Why do old men have big ears?

I didn’t believe the premise of this question. Well, it turns out that old men — and women — have bigger ears than they had as young adults. In short, your ears grow larger as you age. I know this sounds like a myth, but it’s been proven by scientific studies. Here are some examples: • Researchers at the VA Medical Center/Texas Tech University found that ear circumference increases an average of 0.51 millimeters per year. “This study,â€? the Texas scientists reported, “supports the view that as people age, their ears get larger, particularly the ear circumference, which increases on average 0.51 mm per year. This enlargement is likely associated with aging changes of

bigger when the rest of the body stops growing is not answered by this research.

Nor did we consider whether this change in a particular part of the anatomy is a marker of something less easily measurable elsewhere or throughout the body.� Dr. Yashhiro Asai, a physician at the Futanazu Clinic in Misaki, Japan, along with three colleagues, agreed with the British analysis. Their study of 400 consecutive patients aged 20 and older concluded that “ear length correlates significantly with age, as Heathcote showed, in Japanese people.�

collagen. The knowledge from this study allows us to calculate the age of an individual based on ear size — subject’s age = 1.96 x (Ear circumference in millimeters − 88.1).� The researchers were not clear about how the “circumference� was measured. They didn’t use the complete outer ear to determine this measurement, so don’t get out your tape measure to check this.

Collagen is the fibrous protein part of bone, cartilage, tendon and other connective tissue; is converted into gelatin by boiling. • Physicians at the Royal College of General Practitioners in England measured their patients’ ears.

They found that, as we get older, our ears grow about 0.22 mm a year. “A chance observation — that older people have bigger ears — was at first controversial but has been shown to be true,� Dr. James A. Heathcote reported. “For the researchers, the experience of involving patients in business beyond their presenting symptoms proved to be a positive one, and it was rewarding to find a clear result. Why ears should get

• A computer analysis at the University of Milan documented how facial structures change as people age. Ears, the researchers found, get larger with age.

Dr V.F. Ferrario and four colleagues from the Functional Anatomy Research Centre at the university presented evidence that not only do ears get longer with age, but this phenomenon applies to both women and men. • Doctors from the Medical Branch of the Univer-

sity of Rostock in Germany measured the ears of 1,271 children and adolescents.

They reported ear length increases “steadily and annually,� but ear width remains the same.

Based on these studies, there is strong evidence about geezer ear growth.

The cause of the enlargement is still a subject of debate in the scientific community; however, there are many theories. My personal favorite is that skin loses elasticity as we age. This tendency and gravity make ears get longer and wobble.

Kay-Tee Khaw, a professor of clinical gerontology, said it may be that “big ears predict survival. Men with smaller ears may die selectively at younger ages.

Ear size or pattern, or both, may be a marker of some biological process related to health.�

While this may sound far-fetched, many studies have shown that men with a diagonal crease in both ear lobes may have an increased risk of heart attacks.

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Sen. Collins warns of SS scam WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, is warning older Americans of a new scam involving the impersonation of Social Security Administration employees.

Reports to the Senate Aging Committee’s fraud hotline and the SSA Office of the Inspector General describe how fraudsters call victims, generally from a phone number with a 323 (California) area code, and impersonate Social Security employees. The con artists tell the victims they are due a cost-of-living-adjustment and request the victims’ names, dates-of-birth, Social Security numbers and parents’ names. If successfully acquired, the scammers can then use this information to redirect victims’ direct deposits to their bank account. “This scam can cause immense harm to seniors, many of whom rely on Social Security benefits as their primary source of

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OUTDOORS IN MAINE: The Legendary Guide Award

V. Paul Reynolds In 2009, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in conjunction with the Maine Professional Guide’s Association, did a wonderful thing. They created the Wiggie Robinson Legendary Guide Award.

As was fitting, Robinson was the first (posthumous) recipient of his namesake award.

The idea was to select annually a deserving registered Maine Guide for this honor and public recognition.

Legendary is a big word. Since the fabled first Maine guide, Cornelia “Flyrod” Crosby,

put Maine on the map for American sportsmen and women, there has been a continuous cadre of Maine guides, some famous, some not so famous, some obscure and a few, perhaps, even on the shady side.

Wiggie Robinson came as close as a contemporary Maine guide gets to being a bona fide legend.

He was a true woodsman who grew up with it. He was well known and well liked. He was active and involved, having served on the Maine guide’s board, Fish and Wildlife advisory council and in other capacities as a sportsman and guide. He walked the walk and talked the talk.

Since Robinson set the stage and served as the role model for the Legendary Maine Guide Award, there have been a number of other deserving Maine guides singled out for this

special recognition, dedicated guides like Gil Gilpatrick, Dan Legere, Gary Corson, Matt Libby, Don Dudley and others.

What is not so wonderful is the seeming impression that the powers that be at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife have allowed this important award to take a back seat to other priorities. This April, during the MPGA’s spring banquet in Brewer, IF&W Commissioner Chandler Woodcock was on hand to present this year’s Legendary Guide Award to another deserving veteran, Don Helstrom, from Turnpike Ridge Outfitters in Millinocket. Trouble is the news of Helstrom’s recognition apparently never got beyond the doors of the guide’s banquet. MDIF&W never issued a press release or a photo, which has always been the custom.

Hestrom is a veteran bear hunting guide who has been in business in Maine for more than 50 years. He owns and operates Turnpike Ridge Outfitters and Salmon Pool Camps on the Aroostook River. He has served in various capacities over the years with the Maine Professional Guide’s Association, has been a voice for sportsmen in the state, and was very active during the Maine bear referendum.

A laid-back guy, he is not too wound up about the lack of press received by his selection as Legendary Guide for 2017.

Still, the lack of public recognition, does a disservice, not only to the stature of the award but to the memory of Wiggie Robinson and those still-living Maine guides who have followed his sterling example. Would it not also be appropriate for the Department of Fish

Bangor Daily News photo

2017 Legendary Guide Award recipient Don Helstrom.

and Wildlife to include on its website a list of those Maine guides who have received the Legendary Guide Award since its inception?

In context of the Maine outdoor heritage and wrole, people matter, just as much as vernal pools and Tomah mayflies.

The author is editor of the Northwoods Sport-

ing Journal. He isalso a Maine Guide and host of a weekly radio program “Maine Outdoors” heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on The Voice of Maine NewsTalk Network. He has authored three books.Online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications. com.n

RCAM summer work group visits from New Mexico LEEDS — Eight youth and four adults traveled 2,370 miles from Albuquerque, N.M., to Leeds to provide a week of intense volunteering in our community through

through the Rural Community Action Ministry.

The group stayed at the Leeds Community Church, and added a fresh coat of paint to decks at the senior shelter, worked

in the gardens, assisted in the replacing of a deck and some interior painting for a local client, and spent some quality time with the residents at The Meadows in Greene.

Their trip was not all work and no play — they also attended a yoga group, visited Popham and Stinchfield beaches, picked strawberries, ate homemade ice cream from Tubby’s in Wayne, and enjoyed the panorama view from the fire tower on the summit of Mount Pisgah. They enjoyed all the “green” here in Maine as they said, “New Mexico is very brown.”

Their visit is just one example of the services that RCAM coordinates for individuals in our community, organizers

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A group of volunteers from New Mexico visited the Rural Community Action Ministry in July staying at the Leeds Community Church and helping with several projects in the 14-town area the ministry serves, as well as seeing the sights. said in a news release.

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