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Daisy Girl Scouts from Greene, Troop #277, took a field trip recently to the Lewiston Police Department. They all earned the Daisy Petal Patch for “Respecting Authority.” Left to Right) Detective William Brochu, Mia Donoghue,Carolyn Pray, Abigayle Lavoie, Jaidyn Negley, Katie Morin, Zoe Short, Morgan Bilodeau, and Reese Morin.
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The LA Veterans Council chairman is announcing that the LA Veterans Council will sponsor the presentation of the Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medals. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 17th, at the Lewiston Armory at 1:00pm. Gov. John E. Baldacci,
Major General John W. Libby and Peter W. Ogden, director of the Maine division of Veterans services, will present the Maine Silver Star Honorable Service Medals to local veterans. The veterans are former Prisoners of War and Purple Heart recipients. The medal was first awarded to Maine veter-
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Buckfield Spring Musical Spring Vacation Day Camp
Cast members of Buckfield Jr/Sr High School' Spring Musical, GUYS AND DOLLS accept the sponsorship check from Tilton's Market! Pictured left to right: Savannah Wescott, Jed Allen, Steve Tilton, Everett Tilton, Collin Miclon, Zach Vayda, and Ashley Hutchinson. Guys and Dolls show plate as the sponsor for tial. As the show sponsor, dates: April 8th, 9th and this year's musical, GUYS Tilton's Market will re10th at 7pm. April 11th AND DOLLS. Buckfield ceive publicity on all tickat 2pm. Adults are $7.00 High School's spring mu- ets, posters and programs and Students/Seniors are sical made a comeback 4 as well as complimentary $5.00. years ago, and since then show tickets and recogniFor the first time ever, has not secured a show tion at each performance. Buckfield Jr/Sr High sponsor. The cost of rights A big round of applause School's spring musical and royalties, costumes, goes out to Tilton's Market has a show sponsor! A lo- set and musicians’ fees all for helping to make GUYS cal business, Tilton's Mar- add up, so support from AND DOLLS a huge sucket, has stepped up to the local businesses is essen- cess! n
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Food Pantry Receives Grant
visiting the Good Shepherd facility, he suggested that the Food Pantry apply for a grant. They did so, and the outcome was last month’s gift of $2000. The donation will go a long way. For every one dollar donation the Pantry can purchase about $12.50 worth of food for the needy families using the Food Pantry. Volunteers at the Pantry contribute approximately $70,000 worth of labor annually. All the representatives of St. Mary’s
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The Sisters of Charity recently received a $2000 grant from Shaw’s Supermarkets of Bridgewater, Mass. The presentation took place on March 23 at the Food Pantry on Bates Street in Lewiston. Shaw’s Manager of Community Relations, Rick Tremblay, made the check presentation to Food Pantry Manager Joyce Gagnon and Nutrition Center Director, Kirsten Walker. Attending the event were the assistant managers of Shaw’s from Lewiston and Auburn, Brenda Laplante and John Racine. Also present were St. Mary’s Health System
Representative of Sisters of Charity pose with Shaw’s Assistant Managers and Shaw’s Community Relations Manager Rick Tremblay, at the Bates Street Food Pantry. On March 23 Shaw’s Supermarkets donated $2000 to the organization that helps the needy. Standing behind a mockup of the check are L to R: John Racine (Auburn Shaw’s), Kirsten Walker (Nutrition Center), Rick Tremblay (Shaws Community Relations), Joyce Gagnon (Food Pantry Mgr.) and Brenda Laplante (Lewiston Shaw’s). (Photo by Bill Van Tassel) Chief Development Officer, Diane Marquis Monaghan. The Sisters of Charity Food Pantry is one of the largest assistance programs in New England. The organization acquired the Pantry from the Good Shepherd Food Bank on Lisbon Street in 2002. In November 2005 the location changed to its current space at the Wallace School Building on the corner of Bates and Walnut Streets in Lewiston. Mr. Tremblay of Shaw’s had been in the L/A area last year for visits to the local Shaw’s stores during the company’s Spirit of Giving Food Drive. While
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DAR Good Citizen Have Been Named for the 2010 Senior Class Jenny A.Freeman, daughter of Lisa and Glenn Freeman, is the first student from her school to enroll in the College for Me Program. Having already earned her CNA, she is now a second year student and is assisting the instructor in the Life Skills classroom and helping her peers in their CNA program. Freeman is serving as a Peer Tutor in the resource room where she works with special education students. Her patience and caring in this role provide a wonderful model for others and demonstrates how she is a leader. She also works with the residents at the Sandy River Nursing Home. Freeman plays on the school softball team. She is also involved in both the regular band and the Jazz Band. Freeman is involved with her community beyond her school. She is an active member of her church. She helps with child care during
services and has been teaching Sunday school classes for many years already. Her summer jobs have included lawn mowing for the church, neighborhood child care services and working as a CNA at the Winthrop Manor Nursing Home. She enjoys being involved with the Fayette Firefighters Auxiliary where she helps provide and serve nourishing food and drinks. The firefighters count on this team of supporters to get the job done right. Her caring attitude keeps her busy supporting her community wherever she is needed. She is dependable and stays until the job is finished. Freeman plans to attend a registered nursing program in college, which she has already started. She intends to graduate with an associate degree. She hopes to work in the labor and delivery department at a hospital. n
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War Veterans and auxiliary units. Applications are currently being accepted for the 20th Veterans Memorial Stone scheduled to be unveiled this coming Veterans Day at the Veterans Memorial Park. The 19th Veterans Memorial Stone is completed and is scheduled to be unveiled Saturday, May 29th at 11:30am. The council is also working on Project History, also a monument remembering the women who served,
and a memorial for the unknown soldier. “These are projects we have talked about for years and now have to bring to the forefront,” said Bernard, Council Chairman. For further information contact Chairman Paul R. Bernard at laveteranscouncil@megalink. net or by postal mail: 451 Lower Street, Turner, Maine 04282, or call 2253285. n
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Marc F. Moreau, 40, a resident of North Turner, died Friday, March 26th as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born February 5, 1970 in Lewiston, the son of Victor and Carmen (Beaudoin) Moreau. He was a 1988 graduate of Livermore Falls High School. He continued his education at Central Maine Community College, working towards his Masters Electricians License. He worked for A. Hood & Son, Inc. of Turner. Marc enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of the Exiles Motorcycle Club. Marc was a devoted family man; he enjoyed time spent at home, whether it was home projects or just hanging with the kids. He will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him. He is survived by his mother Carmen Moreau of Turner; his
fiancée Darcy Hammond and children, Dylan, Lindsey and Hannah of North Turner; brothers, Paul Moreau and his wife Cinnamon of Scarborough; Dennis Moreau of Turner; Roger Moreau and his fiancée Kate Gallant of Rumford; his sister, Susan Benson and her husband Brian Bulger of Holden, MA; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Victor Moreau in 1988. Moreau – Died Friday, March 26, 2010 in Falmouth, Maine. Marc F. Moreau, 40, a resident of North Turner, Maine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 31st at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church Street , Jay, Maine. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Hinkley Hill, Livermore Falls, Maine. If desired contribution may be made to: CMCC Marc F. Moreau Scholarship Fund for Electromechanical Technology Students, C/O Stacy Cobb, 9 Grove Street, Suite 2, Auburn, Maine 04210. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com. n
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Wilma Turcotte of Auburn has her nails done by Nail Trix owner Helen Nguyen. Turcotte loves the way her nails look after visiting this salon. She is a customer who tried other places and favors Nail Trix above all others! Nail Trix, located in the Auburn Mall, is owned and operated by a dynamic husband and wife duo: Brian and Helen Nguyen. They have been operating Nail Trix since 2004. Brian and Helen have two lovely children, Henry and Wendy, who attend the Auburn Middle School. Their family is very active within their community and with school activities. They have earned their United States Citizenship while living in Auburn. They are very proud to be in business here in Auburn and their passion for what they do is reflected at their Salon. When you visit Nail Trix, you are always greeted with a warm smile, and your customer satisfaction is their goal. The salon has recently undergone a complete ren-
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Nail Trix has TEN Spa Pedicure Stations and ELEVEN Spa Manicure Stations. The salon is always staffed fully, so you can book your wedding, prom, or birthday party for a day of pampering with your friends. Manicures and pedicures at Nail Trix are ultimately affordable, and the quality is amazing. OPI Products are used here because nothing but the best should be used on your nails! The talented experts at Nail Trix specialize in designing custom art for nails. Put your nails in the spotlight with a one of a kind design that is all about you! You can always find the latest in Nail art available at Nail Trix, such as pink and white gels and sparkle nails. Melissa Black from Leeds shared that she is a mother of four children, and having her nails done at Nail Trix is the one thing that she does consistently for herself as an affordable treat. She loves her new sparkle nails in glamorous green! She has regular manicures and pedicures at the salon and enjoys the friendship she has formed with Helen. She loves being pampered at Nail Trix, and she truly enjoys simply visiting such a pleasant place. Stop by Nail Trix for your full service manicure and pedicure on your next visit to the Auburn Mall, and you’ll be glad you did, from your fingertips to your toes! n
Monmouth Lions Club Speak-Out
Mackenzie Kelly, Julia Destefano and Kristine Kahl Monmouth Lions Club Speak-Out 2010 was held on March 15th at the Roadside Bakery and Cafe on Main Street, Monmouth The Monmouth Academy students were coached by Monmouth Academy teachersScott and Cathy Foyt. Mackenzie Kelly placed 1st with her speech “Immigration Through Time” and won a $50 cash award with trophy; Julia Destefano placed 2nd with her speech “How Diabetes Can Affect A Family,” winning a$40 cash award and trophy,
Kristine Kahl placed 3rd with her speech “Is Insanity Really An Excuse, for Murder,” and received a$30 cash award with trophy. The students were judged on delivery of speech, material in speech and response to questions. Asking questions were the Lion Bill Mann and Lion Rud Desmond Parker. Monmouth Academy coaches Scott and Cathy Foyt were each presented with a Lion Club International Key Chain in appreciation of the fine work they do at Monmouth Academy.
Each student and each coach were presented with a Maine Lions Helen Keller District 41 Pin. The Lions Club International is the largest service club in the world, in 205 countries. In 1925 Helen Keller challenged the Lions to be Knights of the Blind and they have been fighting eye disease ever since in addition to special Olympics and community services. Job well done by students and coaches. n Submitted by Guy Piper
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Madeline Degroot and her brother Nolan Degroot recently achieved their Black Belts. Both Addie and Nolan have been students of Sensei Stan Crockett of the Farmington Martial Arts Academy for the past 4 years. They are now 10 and 8 years old. Their proud parents are Jeff and Sue Degroot of Canton.
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We all know the importance of proper technique if you want to be a good golfer, but there are other pieces to this that can help your game and take you to the big tournament win and the best golf of your life. Basic components of mental and physical conditioning can improve your golf game, your fitness level, mental stamina and reduce your risk of injury. The areas to focus on are core strength, for stability, lower body strength and flexibility for power and distance. Simply exercises and stretches can address some of these areas and of course yoga can enhance all of these areas including mental stamina. In this article let’s just focus on core and lower body strength. The muscles of the core are the powerhouse and the foundation of your golf swing and lower body strength assist the core in this function. Along with helping you with more endurance to carry your body around the course, core and lower body strength also helps you with precision and control of your short game. Core exercises focus primarily on the mid section of the body therefore is referred to as the foundation of all
movement. By midsection of your body I am referring to abdominal muscles, lower back, (the most common area for golf injuries) and the hips. Because there are many other muscles attach to these areas its important to incorporate them in your conditioning. Ok, lets get to work. If you are just starting out with you conditioning here are some guidelines. Start any conditioning program with a warm up. This can be marching in place for 5 minutes. Incorporating some lower body strength exercises like lunges and or squats. This is always a good idea for this gets some of the biggest muscles in your body working at warming your body and burning calories. These are also the supporting muscles of your core, i.e. “the foundation of movement.” Perform several abdominal exercises. Start slow and with control, baby steps and increase repetitions once you feel comfortable to do so. You should never feel pain in your back or neck when performing abdominal or core exercises. If you do feel pain, stop immediately, you are either doing to many reps or lacking proper form. One of my favorite exercises for abdominal strength is the Bicycle Crunch. Lie on your back, hands behind your head and criss-cross elbow to knee as if you are riding a bike. Start with directing your feet towards
the sky until you feel comfortable enough to gradually lower your feet towards the floor for more of a challenge. The One Hundred is one of the most popular exercises in Pilates core strengthening. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, roll your upper body up until your shoulder blades are barely touching the floor, arms extended to the sides of your body and pull your stomach muscles in. Hold and exhale. For more of a challenge begin to extend your legs off the ground and lengthen. Never let your low back lift off the floor. The one hundred is called the one hundred because the goal is to hold your legs in this position for one hundred seconds. Because most men do not typically like to perform exercise with their legs elevated, (its tougher for them do to the positioning of the hip flexor muscles), I will give you one standing core exercise. Standing Knee Ups: Stand in an upright position, shoulders back, stomach pulled in. “Military stance.” Bring one knee into your chest slow and in control while exhaling and sucking your abs in. Repeat on one side 10-20 times, and then move to the other side. Its very important to note that after performing any abdominal exercises your must strengthen and stretch your back to prevent injury
and maintain body balance. Lie on your stomach; raise your legs and thighs off the ground by squeezing the muscles in your low back and butt. Gently kick your feet as if your were swimming. Keep your spine straight and head on the floor. After 10-20 kicks push your body off the floor and sit on your heels placing your head back on the floor. This is the Child Pose and is a good way to end your golf conditioning routine. This whole routine should take you 10-20 minutes and should be performed 3-5 times a week. Good luck to you and may you have a healthy and safe golf season with lots of powerful drives. n Live Long, Live Well Jodi Cornelio, MBA Personal Trainer Nutritionist
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Earth Talk - Is Silicone Cookware Safe?
Dear EarthTalk: Are there any health hazards associated with the use of the new silicone bake ware and cooking utensils? I have found information associated with the hazards/benefits of Teflon and other cookware but nothing on the use of silicone. -- Jean McCarthy, Sebastian, FL With all the negative press about Teflon and about metals leaching out of pots and pans, consumers are on the lookout for cookware that’s easy-toclean and doesn’t pose health concerns. Silicone, a synthetic rubber made of bonded silicon (a natural element abundant in sand and rock) and oxygen, is increasingly filling this niche. The flexible yet strong material, which has proven popular in muffin pans, cupcake liners, spatulas and other utensils, can go from freezer to oven (up to 428 degrees Fahrenheit), is non-stick and stain-resistant, and unlike conventional cookware, comes in a range of bright and cheery colors.
But some wonder if there is dark side to silicone cookware. Anecdotal reports of dyes or silicone oil oozing out of overheated silicone cookware pop up on Internet posts, as do reports of odors lingering after repeated washings. Also, silicone’s image may be forever tainted by problems associated with silicone gel breast implants—some women with earlier generations of these implants experienced capsular contracture, an abnormal immune system response to foreign materials. And while theories about silicone implants’ link to breast cancer have since been debunked, the damage to silicone’s reputation lives on. It’s sad to say, but since the use of silicone in cookware is fairly new, there has not been much research into its safety for use with food. Back in 1979 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that silicon dioxides—the basic elements in silicone cookware—were generally recognized as safe to
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Movie Review: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
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F r o m Edward Scissorhands to Sweeney Todd, the films of director Tim Burton and actor Johnny Depp were the stuff of legends in cinema history. Magical, oddly interesting, and highly entertaining are some of the best ways to describe their 20-year collaboration. Their latest offering, Alice in Wonderland, which is inspired by the classic story by Lewis Carroll, offers something new for a new generation of audiences. This new 3D adventure stars 20-year-old Mia Wasikowska as a teenage Alice invited to an outside party for the rich Ascot family. Turns out it was an engagement party for Alice to marry the Ascot son. Nervous, she runs out to the garden and then starts chasing after a white rabbit wearing a blue vest. Suddenly, she finds herself down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, where she first went at a young age but does not have any recollection of it. Once there, she reunites with the odd bunch of characters including the crazy Mad Hatter (played by Depp), who leads an underground resistance against the evil Red Queen (played by Helena Bonham Carter). The Red Queen, along with her Knave of Hearts Stayne (played by Crispin Glover), rules Wonderland with an iron fist, while offing people’s heads in the process. But both the Hatter and the White Queen (played by Anne Hathaway) believe that Alice is destined to end the Red Queen’s reign by slaying her pet Jabberwocky (voiced by Christopher Lee in an effective cameo).
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I think it’s quite interesting how Burton can make the story his own by turning Alice from a young intelligent girl to a grown-up heroine. It does take an odd turn when it goes straight to Lord of the Rings territory near the beginning of the third act, which leads to a short but sweet final battle. When it comes down to is that this is a unique and bold interpretation that, although it might turn off some hardcore fans of the Carroll books, works for both kids and adults to enjoy. The main thing about this movie that makes it worth seeing besides the amazing 3D (which the film can still be good without it) is the film’s wonderful cast. Right from the get-go, you’ll believe that Wasikowska is Alice, who is grown-up but still broad-minded and emotional. The actress delivers her performance very well as if you understand how Alice feels about the odd world around her and the different decisions she has to make. The rest of the cast are also great, especially some veteran British actors chosen for the voiceover including Michael Sheen as the White Rabbit, Stephen Fry as the Cheshire Cat, and Timothy Spall as Bayard the bloodhound. My favorite is Alan Rickman as the Blue Caterpillar because his slow monotone voice fits the character perfectly. But let’s not forget the main star of the movie who is still one of the top box office draws of all time, and is none other than Johnny Depp. What more can I say except what’s already said about him? His laundry list of memorable roles cannot
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Factory, which is not only hands down one of the best family films ever made, but has also become one of my favorite movies of all time. But I can’t deny it as a visual feast for my eyes even in 3D. It still proves that when Tim Burton and Johnny Depp work together on a movie, they create instant cinematic magic that makes going to the movies more fun than before. Let’s hope they make more in the future. Final Rating: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four) n
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Marc A. Morin, age 70, a resident of Bear Pond Road in North Turner, died early Saturday morning, March 20th, surrounded by his family at Hospice House of Androscoggin in Auburn following a short illness. He was born April 25, 1939 in St. Côme de Beauce, Quebec, Canada, the son of Leopold and Rosée (Gilbert) Morin. He attended school in St. Côme de Beauce. On June 2, 1962 in St. Georges de Beauce, Quebec, he married Lise Morin. He worked as a Saw Filer starting in 1960 for Veilleux Lumber, then for Highlands Lumber in Dixfield, and Penley Corp in West Paris, until his retirement in 1999. Marc was a former member of the North Turner Fire Department and N.E. Saw Filers Association. He was a member of the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club and Turner Highlands Golf Course. Marc enjoyed golfing with his buddies every morning at Turner Highlands Golf Course; hunting every season on Bear Mountain and Torrey Hill, he bagged his final deer this last season. He also loved snowmobiling, and put on many miles every winter with his good friend Bob Walton. Marc was a season ticket holder from day one, and avid fan, along with his sister Monique, of the Lewiston MAINEiacs Hockey Team. His son Steve drove a stock car at Oxford Plains Speedway, built by his dad and Uncle Guy, and Marc always looked forward to the time he spent at the track. Marc and Lise enjoyed spending time in Zephyr Hills, Florida, where they had been going for the past 4
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Students are pictured here outside Kirk Hall on the campus of Central Maine Community College in Auburn. The College is hosting an open house Saturday, April 10. Central Maine Community College (CMCC) will host its annual spring open house for interested students Saturday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at its lakeside campus at 1250 Turner Street in Auburn. Faculty members and student services staff will be on hand to provide information on programs of study, financial aid, the admissions process, and options for transferring to four-year colleges. “We are really looking forward to the open house this spring,” notes Betsy Libby, associate dean of Student Services. “This event provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about our programs and services. We’ve
put together a fun event that will also be very informative!” CMCC offers career and technical programs that prepare graduates for immediate employment. In addition, the College offers transfer programs that enable graduates to continue their education at a fouryear institution. Students may attend full or part-time, and many evening courses are available. CMCC offers on-campus housing and a number of campus organizations and activities. The Athletic Department offers baseball, softball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s soccer and coed golf. For more information about CMCC, the open
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On April 30th and May 1st the Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts (RAAPA) will present the group's 14th annual Dinner Theater at the Eagles Hall in Rumford. Reservations can be made with Anita Murphy (360-0205) or with any cur-
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Kuhn has chosen one twoact play, "Laffing Room Only." The plot of "Laffing Room Only" centers around a decrepit Vermont country inn where a sting operation is being held to nab the burglars who are hitting the area. Gloria Alexander (Nancy Demings) is the owner of the inn and Jim Robertson plays Eben Putney, her crusty handyman. Quite an array of characters show up with items to sell including: Irma (Gail Parent) the bag lady with some strange smelling "treasures"; two sisters (Susan DeRoehn and Kelly Harvell) with silverware and Rondo Muldoon (Wayne Landry), a hoodlum with two arms laden with expensive watches and a "borrowed" RV. The two people pretending to be fences for the stolen goods are actually representatives from the State Attorney General's Office Falbo See Theater on page 15
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Happy Trails,Moon River, Under the Sea, Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head, Rhythm of Life and The Pink Panther. Gail Dorr will accompany the chorus. Working behind the scenes will be Anita Murphy, reservations and table settings; Wayne Landry, set design and construction; Michelle Larsen, stage managing; Sara Perry and Steve Borstelmann, publicity; Martha Hanington, prompter; Brandon Archibald, lighting and sound; and Connie Venskus, costumes. Remember, the Dinner Theater is for two nights (April 30th and May 1st) and tickets are sold by advance reservation only. Please book early as the seating is limited. n
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caring for the babies can present, most notably, diseases. A permit from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is needed to possess any wildlife. Babies of different species have their own special feeding requirements. There is more involved than giving the proper diet to raise a baby until release time. Babies are brought to us by people who thought they were properly caring for them. They tell me they looked on the internet to get information. There is excellent material to be found there, but there is also tons of misinformation. Anyone can put anything on the internet. Some questions to ask before you decide to keep the baby are: How old is this baby? What does it eat? How much does it need for proper nourishment to thrive? How do you get milk into a baby that is reluctant to nurse? H o w m a n y times a day does it need to be fed? Do you have the time and commit-
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and ramifications if rabies was an issue. I was later told that not only had the family handled the babies, but so had many others in the neighborhood. This meant that the babies had to be euthanized to be tested for rabies for the protection of the humans. The raccoons died needlessly - they did not have rabies. We also receive many calls about animals people think might need help. or they just want them removed. We inquire about how long the animal has been around. Sometimes the answer is several days! If anyone encounters an animal in distress, please do not wait days to call us - it may be too late. We are always available to assist. We answer the phone 24 hours a day. Our motto is: "If you care, let us know it's there." We can advise about whether or not rescue is necessary. We accept all wildlife in need of assistance - not just babies. Carleen and Donald Cote operate the Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center on Rt. 3 in Vassalboro, a nonprofit facility, supported entirely by the Cotes' own resources and outside donations. Call them at 445-4326 or write to 1787 N. Belfast Ave., Vassalboro, ME 04989. n
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Full Circle: Make-A-Wish Recipient Donates Funds 8 Years Later In February, 2002 an 18-year-old boy named Adam from Saco was fortunate to have overcome a rare form of cancer and was granted a Make-A-Wish trip to ski with Shane McConkey at Squaw Valley USA in Tahoe. Eight years later, Adam reflects on the fact that his wish was the impetus for a spectacular friendship with Shane and a personal building block to a practice of giving back to the community. If he were to title the story of what has happened to him over the past 8 years, he’d call it “Full Circle.” “I will never forget the incredible adrenaline surge I felt when I first met my skiing hero in front of the Cable Car at Squaw Valley USA,” said Adam Baillargeon, now 26, of Truckee, Cal. “He showed me the ropes as well as introduced
me to a venerable ‘who’s who’ of pro skiers. Words like surreal and unbelievable don’t do enough justice to quantify how great it was to ski with Shane.” Knowing that group of ‘who’s who’ pro skiers helped Adam decide that, when it came time, he’d like to have a career connected to the winter action sports world. Shane and Adam stayed in touch through the years and Adam visited him and his family in 2004, before he graduated college. Upon graduation in 2007, Shane and Adam exchanged emails and phone calls, which is how Adam learned of an opening at Squaw Valley USA. “Shane was not only instrumental in how he motivated me to continue to get healthy once I was in remission from cancer; he
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fered a life-altering injury while pursuing their dream in the winter action sports community and Adam was on board just six months later. “For all the good fortune I have had in overcoming cancer, it feels great to be able to give back,” said Adam. “To say that I am stoked is an understatement!” On February 27, 2010, Baillargeon and the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation together with Biking for a Better World (an Olympic Valley CA based non-profit) held the 2010 Squaw Valley Prom. With just over 500 attendees, it was the best prom to date. Funds raised were split between the two charities with the goal of also donating to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine in the name of Shane McConkey. A check of $1,500 was presented to Sherry McConkey, wife of the late, great ski superstar Shane McConkey. Sherry agreed that it would be an honor to Shane to donate the funds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The much-appreciated funds are, right now, being used to help grant a wish for another deserving Maine child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. “All of us here at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine commend Adam
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ry completely exemplifies what we call the power of a wish!” On average, the Maine chapter grants a wish to a Maine child every five days and each of those wishes costs approximately $6,000. The mission of the Foundation is dependant upon donations from generous people like Adam, Shane’s family and others involved in this decision. “With this possibility becoming a reality, I feel See Donor on page 20
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In spite of the heavy taxes the British placed on tea, it was the favored drink in colonial America. On December 16, 1773, to protest those high taxes imposed by England, some men dressed up like Indians and dumped a whole shipment of tea overboard in
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Boston Harbor. That protest is now known as the Boston Tea Party. Iced tea was unknown in early America. That beverage first became popular in 1903 at the St. Louis State Fair where it was so warm that no one wanted hot tea. Another innovation came in 1904 when Thomas Sullivan introduced the tea bag. And although purists may not approve, instant tea can now be found in most grocery stores. Tea doesn’t grow in the USA and most of our tea comes from Asia. In the summer time you might see a big jar of water with tea bags sitting in the sun on the porch to make sun tea. Sun Tea 1 big jar filled with water 6 bags (take top off and put in jar) When you see the color you want, add sugar
way to keep milk fresh, there was a lot of sickness called “Milk Poisoning.” In fact, Abraham Lincoln's mother died from milk poisoning in 1853. In the late 19th century, Louis Pasteur developed the process now known as pasteurization to kill the bacteria in milk and other beverages. By 1890 the USA had pasteurized milk.
Lemon or any fruit of your liking Coffee With the high tax on tea, coffee became a popular alternative. In 1860 George Huntington and George Gilman formed the American Coffee Corporation, buying coffee beans directly off the ship from Brazil, which is the world's largest producer of coffee. The price of coffee went from $2.00 a pound to 25 cents. In 1876 James Sanborn and Caleb Chase formed the Chase and Sanborn Co., which ground coffee and put it into cans.
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Olympians Coming To Portland with Stars on Ice
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one night only performance on Tuesday, April 13th. The Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour is thrilled to announce a spectacular cast of 2010 Olympic stars, also including 2008 U.S. National Champion & 2010 Olympian Mirai Nagasu, and Two-
Time U.S. National Champion & 2010 Olympian Jeremy Abbott. They will be joined by 2006 Olympic Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen, World Champion & Six-Time National Champion Todd Eldredge, Two-Time World Bronze Medalist & Three-Time National Champion Michael Weiss, World Champion & Two-Time Japanese Ladies Champion Yuka Sato; and 2009 U.S. National Champion Alissa Czisny. The Smucker’s Stars on Ice Tour, founded and produced by Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton, is one of the premier family entertainment events in the United States. The 2010 Smucker’s Stars on Ice performance at Cumberland County Civic Center will be on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 with a performance at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and Charge By Phone at (207) 775-3458 or (800) 745-3000. Please visit www.starsonice.com for more info as well as exciting show announcements.
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A doctor can bury his mistakes but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines. - Frank Lloyd Wright You’ve heard The Myth: Clematis are fussy, difficult plants that drop dead at any excuse. Only people with more time and money than good sense grow the wretched things! Here is The Truth: Clematis are beautiful, tough, long-lived plants with tons of flower power! What you need to know to move from Myth to Truth: 1. Pick the right plant. Many of the clematis plants available today are disease prone or not hardy in our harsh climate. Make sure you choose a disease-resistant, hardy variety; buy from a reputable source! 2. Put it in the right place. Most clematis are fine in full sun - or with as little as 4 hours of sun a day. Any less than this will result in a weak plant and few flowers. 3. Plant it correctly. Clematis grow into large plants and have large root systems. Dig a bushel basket-sized hole and add at least 10 pounds of good quality compost to the area. Use lots of water when you plant – two gallons is not
too much! 4. Clematis do not wilt when water is scarce – instead, their lower leaves turn brittle and black. Clematis are “water hogs” and need more water than you might think, so if you see nasty-looking leaves on the bottom of the plant, get out the watering can! It is better to water deeply twice a week than to give a little water every day. 5. Feed ‘em well. Compost early in the spring, followed by a dose or two of rose fertilizer during the summer will keep yourw clematis healthy and blooming well! Submitted by Cindy Tibbetts n
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As temperatures begin to climb, thoughts turn to the backyard: is it ready for spring? If your outdoor living space needs some serious TLC before the flowers bloom, here are some great ideas for creating a natural, authentic backyard oasis. Get decked out. The heart of any backyard is a solid wooden deck. It's the perfect spot for grilling, sharing family meals, relaxing with friends, playing with the dog, and enjoying nature. Whether you have a deck that needs a little updating or you're thinking of building a new wood deck, download the free Authentic Deck Guide at www.realoutdoorliving.com for information on upkeep, construction and building material selection. Add an outdoor room. Already have a wood deck? Great! So what's next for your yard? Brad Staggs, HGTV and DIY show host and producer, and a licensed contractor, offers a few ideas: "Think outside the box and create a lovely little outdoor living room for your family and friends. Start with a nice, quiet spot under a tree or off in a corner. Add a garden bench and a couple of wooden chairs, plus a fire pit or chiminea, and top it off with a deep arbor covered in
Welcome spring with a real wood deck for a natural, authentic backyard oasis. a climbing vine. Involve the entire family by building a simple bench and chairs, and let Mom pick out the perfect flower for the arbor. Then, sit back, toast some s'mores and enjoy the fruits of your labor!" Keep it real. Your deck and other outdoor living projects should mesh with your backyard and be a seamless partner with nature. Unless you have plastic flowers and trees in your yard, why choose fake decking? Truth is, pressure-treated wood is the best option for decks and outdoor projects. It's beautiful, strong, durable and affordable. Wood doesn't conduct heat like other decking materials can,
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another coat of sealant. That's all it takes. Concerned about our forests? Choosing wood for any home improvement project is a very wise environmental decision. Thriving, sustainably managed forests create a healthier environment for all of us. Choosing forest products -- wood -- encourages US landowners to keep replanting trees. The forest industry plants more trees than they harvest every single year, ensuring wood will be around for generations to come. Wood is one of the only naturally renewable building products available, and the only energy it requires to manufacture it comes from the sun. You can't get much more green than that. To learn more about wood, download free do-ityourself project plans and podcasts, check out some inspirational photos, download the Authentic Deck Guide and much more, please visit www.realoutdoorliving.com. n
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Kindergarten Registration Registration for children entering kindergarten this fall, from Monmouth, that have not previously been in our Pre-K program will be held on April 26th at the Henry L. Cottrell School from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Children must be (5) five years of age on or before
October 15, 2010. A copy of the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card and health record including immunization dates will be needed. The child will be checked for height, weight, vision and hearing. Please call for an appointment: 933-4426. n
Public Supper
The North Turner Union Presbyterian Church will be holding the first annual Chili, Chowder and Stew public supper on Friday, April 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the GAR Hall on Route 219 in North Turner. This new themed-supper was such a success in 2009 that church members have decided to give it another go. Along with at least a dozen different chilies,
chowders and stews there will be homemade bread and desserts. Everyone is encouraged to come and visit with your neighbors and enjoy some home cooking. A goodwill donation will be taken at the door. The GAR Hall is located approximately one mile east of the Route 4 and 219 intersection. For further information please call 2247913 or 225-3370. n
Pork Supper To Benefit Leeds Food Pantry
The Deacons of the Leeds Community Church will host their annual pork supper Saturday, April 10 from 5:00 – 6:30. Free-will donations will be accepted at the door, and ALL proceeds from this supper will benefit the Leeds Food Pantry. Also, Good Shepherd Food Bank has pledged to match the first $750 raised at this supper! Sixty-nine families used the Leeds Food Pantry during January 2010. This compares to 54 families in January 2009 – an increase of 28%. During 2009 we bought and distributed 42,511 pounds of food (canned & boxed goods, meat & fresh produce) from Good Shepherd Food Bank. That's 21.25 TONS of food for people in Leeds! And our average cost for a pound of food was just 22 cents! So mark your calendar! Come enjoy good food and fellowship while donating to a great mission. And remember that EVERY DOLLAR donated will benefit the Leeds Food Pantry!. For more information, please call 524-5444 or 524-7151. n
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Public Supper to benefit SAD #39 Project Graduation, Friday, April 16, 2010, 5pm to 6:30pm at Masonic Hall, Buckfield. Menu to include: spaghetti, meatballs, italian sausage or vegetarian,
tossed salad, rolls, frosted cake and beverage. Donations will be accepted so pay what you wish. Any questions, please contact Jerry Marstaller at 224-7623 or Mike Wiley at 336-2178. n
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relieved and honored to give back to an organization that has changed my life in every conceivable and positive way! From the trip itself and the strength and energy it gave me, to the life-long connections and friendships from it, I am forever grateful,” said Adam. He continued, “Shane’s wife Sherry and his daughter, Ayla McConkey are amazingly strong, wonderful people and it is with this donation that they and I hope more people will not only continue
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to pursue their dreams as Shane inspired me to do, but that they also feel the hope that wishes bring to hearts across America.” Adam’s parents live in Saco and continue to donate their time to MakeA-Wish as volunteers at events across the state. His mother, Cathy Baillargeon is critical to the success of Saco’s Walk for Wishes, which is an upcoming fundraiser held across the state, including Hill Stadium at Thornton Academy on May 27, 2010. The event is open to the public and registration is open at www.mainewish.org. n
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tled in Nevada from Italy in 1879, was responsible for the growth and breeding of the breed in the states. John Damele and his sons saw their first curly horse in 1898 running with a herd of mustangs. They frequently saw these curly coated horses and did not easily forget them. In 1931 the Dameles caught their first Curly Horse from a mustang herd. They brought it back to the ranch, trained it to ride, then later sold it. The winter of â&#x20AC;&#x2122;32 was a particularly long and hard one, and the only horses that the family found alive on the range were the curly haired ones. The same thing happened in 1951 and 1952, and this is when the Dameles decided to breed the Curly Horse. They caught their first Curly Horse stallion out of a herd of mustangs and named him Copper D. Today Copper D can be traced back in the lineage of most Curly Horses. Through the years the Dameles continued to breed their Curly Horses, bringing in outside stallions to perfect their breed. They wanted a ranch horse that could do
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have very dense bone matter and a quick pulse and respiratory recovery time. Their average size is about 15 hands high and they usually weigh between 800 and 1000 lbs. Today the Curly Horse is used for just about every discipline. Its athleticism and intelligence made it popular for ranch work back in the day and today those some qualities help it succeed at every aspect of riding. Its even-tempered disposition makes the Curly horse a great mount and companion for the entire family. To learn more about this unique and wonderful breed of horse you can visit the International Curly Horse Organization at www.curlyhorses.org or the American Baskhir Curly Registry at www.abcregistry.org. n
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Starbird Benefit Successful
Pictured from left to right: Bill Lovell, Courtney Clark, Donna Eaton, Diana, Theresa Lovell, Eugene Knight. In the back, David & Alex Starbird. A benefit dance was held on Saturday, February 20th for Diana Starbird and her family. Diana, who is battling Breast Cancer, was diagnosed in December. Her neighbors, family and friends wanted to let her know how much they love her and wanted to do what they could to help her through this difficult time. Thank you to all who donated and made this benefit dance a huge success! Thanks to Madore’s Market, Jack’s Trading Post, Tranten’s, Calico Patch and Shelley’s Hometown Mar-
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ket for letting us place donation cans in their businesses. Also, thanks to Leslie Bull for donating her time to DJ this dance, E.L. Vining for the hall, Turner Publishing for the great ad, George & Sharon Barker for reserving the hall and to all who donated money. The dance/raffle raised $2600. Thanks also goes to the following businesses and individuals who donated to this wonderful cause: Diane Dunham, Naomi Henderson, Dee Menear, Rhonda Marquis, Calico Patch, Trask Jeweler’s, Homestead Bakery, Farmington House of Piz-
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all of this angling history came to a screeching halt. With no satisfactory place left for the public to launch a boat, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIF&W) was required by law not to engage in annual fish stocking in Branch Lake. So the once-spectacular sport fishery declined precipitously. The state tried to resolve the dilemma by attempting to build a public boat ramp on its shoreside property but for the next nine years the Ellsworth municipal â&#x20AC;&#x153;leadershipâ&#x20AC;? fought tooth and nail to stop the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts. Finally, however, there is some good news! In early February, the Ellsworth City Council voted to approve an agreement with the state. According to an article in the Bangor Daily News, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Maine Department of Conservation will build a new boat launch near an existing state beach on the lake, and the city of Ellsworth will manage the facility and have control over inspecting boats for invasive plants.â&#x20AC;? State fisheries biologist Greg Burr, who has been a tireless advocate for a Branch Lake resolution, is understandably pleased with the recent vote. Burr indicated to me last fall that there was an accommodation in the works and that his office was planning to
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the barn green I realize it's not on the left side but on the right side," says Tewkey. "So, remember - two miles after the left at the fork in the road on your right hand side you're going see a big, green…” Another long pause, more thinking, stranger is fit to be tied... “For the last eight years that barn's been nothing but trouble," Tewkey finally
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said. “Eight years ago the fella who owns that barn decided to paint it even though it didn't need painting. In the middle of the job he gets a call from his daughter in Canton, Ohio who just had her first baby. “Well, he and mother pack up and fly to Canton to see their new grandchild. They stay out there for months, visiting. By the time they got back he
couldn't remember whether his barn was red and he'd been painting it green, or she was green and he'd been painting it red. What's worse, he couldn't find any of the paint. “His neighbor, Frank Farron, said, 'Just wait 'til one side starts peeling. Whatever side peels first is probably the side you painted first, so just paint that side the other color.' “Fella agreed that was the answer. Trouble is, till he finishes painting his barn I can't remember - when giving directions - whether his barn is the red barn on the left heading north or she's the green barn on the right heading south. “But I know for sure that two miles after the left at the fork in the road on either your left or right hand side I guarantee you're going to see a big red or green barn," Tewkey said all emphatic. “Then what do I do?" the stranger asked. “Nothin.'" said Tewkey. "You see it and just go sailing by.” Well, by now the stranger concluded that he had picked the last person in Maine to ask for directions but by then it was too late. From around the same corner came a deputy sheriff with siren wailing and
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Getting Ready for the Big 60 When I turned 35, I received my first shock of aging – I looked down at my hands and saw my mother’s hands! When I turned 40, I threw myself a big Over the Hill party, all dressed in black. When I turned 50, I truly celebrated, because I realized by then that life was just getting really good.
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The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti
Q. Do men get osteoporosis? Yes, men do get osteoporosis, but women are at greater risk. Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. This condition creates an increased risk of fractures. Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans; about 68 percent of them are women. One out of every two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime. Our bodies remove old bone and replace it with new bone. During our growth stage, new bone is added faster than old bone is removed. We hit peak bone mass around age 30. After that age, we lose more bone than we form. Who is at risk of getting osteoporosis? The chances are greater if you are a woman. Women have less bone tissue and lose bone faster than men because of changes from menopause. Small, thin-boned women are at greater risk. Caucasian and Asian women are at highest risk. Age is a major risk factor because
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bones become thinner and weaker as you age. Heredity can also increase fracture risk. Low calcium intake appears to be associated with bone loss. Good sources of calcium include low-fat dairy products, dark-green leafy vegetables, almonds, and foods fortified with calcium, such as orange juice. Some people may need to take a calcium supplement. Vitamin D plays an important role in calcium absorption and in bone health. It is made in the skin through exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D production decreases in the elderly, in people who are housebound, and for people in general during the winter. Depending on your situation, you may need to take vitamin D supplements. Bone responds to exercise by becoming stronger. Weight-bearing exercise is the best for your bones. Get off the sofa. Women who smoke have lower levels of estrogen compared to nonsmokers, and they often go through menopause earlier. Smokers also may absorb less calcium from their diets. Quit. Regular consumption of 2 to 3 ounces a day of alcohol may be damaging to the skeleton. Heavy drinkers are more prone
to bone loss and fractures, because of poor nutrition and increased risk of falling. Quit or, at least, cut down. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a bump or fall causes a hip to fracture or a vertebra to collapse. See your doctor for a checkup. Following a comprehensive medical assessment, your doctor may recommend that you have your bone mass measured. A bone mineral density (BMD) test is the best way to determine your bone health. BMD tests can identify osteoporosis, determine your risk for fractures, and measure your response to osteoporosis treatment. The most widely recognized bone mineral density test is called a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or DXA test. A comprehensive osteoporosis treatment program includes a focus on proper nutrition, exercise, and safety issues to prevent falls that may result in fractures. In addition, your physician may prescribe a medication to slow or stop bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce fracture risk. If you have a question, please write to fred@ healthygeezer.com. n
Sedgley Place Among Top Ten Again and Again
Sedgley Place in Greene just before sunset. Are you looking for a great meal at a great price? Is ambiance important to you? How about romance? Service? If overall quality is important, you may want to check out what they’re saying about Sedgley Place at www.opentable. com. Opentable.com is an online reservation website service that thousands of upscale restaurants around the nation are using to better serve their patrons. In addition to the ability to make a reservation, website users can
also rate their experience at various restaurants so other users can make informed choices. One restaurant that stands out in Maine is Sedgley Place in Greene. In fact, they rank in the top ten for nearly every category. Romance? They rank number 2. Special Occasion? Number 2 again. Best Food? Number 4. Some of the other categories they ranked among the top ten include best service and best ambiance. Sedgley Place was the only restaurant located north of Portland
to be included in the top ten for best overall. Another notable fact is they are one of the few to rank so high while falling into the category of $30 or less. Most of the other top ten contenders are in the $30 to $50 or the $51 and up categories. Dinner at Sedgley Place in Greene is by reservation only and you can make them at www. opentable.com or you can go to www.sedgleyplace. com. They also still make reservations the old fashioned way, by telephone at 946-5990. n
People From Near and Far Coming To Rural Maine For State-Of-The-Art Health Care
People from far away as New Brunswick, Canada come to Turner for their spinal care, yet many people in Turner are not aware of the state-of-the-art healthcare clinic that is located in their own back yard. What First Choice Family Chiropractic offers is what makes us so different that people are willing to drive several hours to be seen at our clinic. We have the only Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist in the state of Maine. Atlas Orthogonal has been featured on Montel Williams and The Doctors. Watch it on the website listed to the right. Go to www.atlasorthogonality.com to discover the multitude of health conditions this technique can help; look under FAQs. Our office has one of only two Chiropractic Physicians certified in the Cox Technique in the state of Maine. We have the Cox7 instrument fitting the needs of 21st century spinal flexion-distraction and decompression adjusting. This is covered by health insurances that cover Chiropractic whereas regular spinal decompression machines are not.
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New England Sports Scene - April 2010 up, former captain Jason Varitek has just 12 at bats and a .333 batting average; and farmhand Mark Wagner is tearing up the ball with 15 at bats and a .467 batting average. I’ve said it before and I will say it again, Jason Varitek has something to offer a major league baseball team and that would be as a coach. His bat isn’t what it used to be. My thought, Vtek ought to take the T-train out of B-town. Thanks for the memories. I’ve got my Red sox thermals, winter hat, gloves and jacket ready for Sunday, April fourth, when we open against the evil empire. I am hoping for 30 degree temps, snow and sweet victory. My last thought before the season gets underway is I am expecting big things from Jacoby Ellsbury this season. My gut tells me it’s going to be a break-out year for this 26 year old. He is older, wiser and maybe a little faster. How could he top last year, when he shattered Tommy Harper’s 1973 Red Sox stolen base record of 54 with 16 more for a total of 70? Of course Jacoby can do that again, but I think his bat is going to wake up a bit, and even though he is our lead-off hitter, you
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By: Deb Heroux Sox Thoughts… No major league team holds two roster spots for a designated hitter and three roster spots for the catcher position. Our beloved Bean Town heroes have that problem to solve. Both Big Papi and Mike Lowell are DHs. Papi because that is what he does for us. He’s not a first baseman and that experiment, thank God, ended a few years back during inter league play. Mike Lowell is in that position due to a bad hip. Both are great team players; however Papi seems to have lost his pop, and Lowell is a much more consistent hitter. I am not saying anyone should retire, but a trade of one of these players would allow us more options this season. Catch this, we have three catchers currently on our rooster. Our number one catcher, Victor Martinez, who has 34 at bats this Spring training and a .265 batting average; our back-
might see a few more leave the park. He is also moving from centerfield to left with the signing of gold glove centerfielder Mike Cameron. This change could very well lead him to a future gold glove AND put him in the pack of famous Sox left fielders! For the 2010 season I hold out as much hope as I did in 1975. Even though we have two world series victories in the last six years, I have and will always want my team to win the A.L. East; wild card, sure, but you never strive for second place, always wanting to be number one. Go Sox! Standing Pat… On March 24th the NFL owners voted 28-4 to change the way overtime is played in the playoffs. Simply put, a team can no longer win the coin-toss and drive down the field for a field goal and win, with the coin-toss loser never even touching the ball. The new rule is, the team has to score a touchdown to win, or if they score a field goal, the opponent gets a possession and a chance to score a winning touchdown. If they score a field goal, then it goes to sudden death and the first score wins. This
rule was made in response to kickers being better and the fact that in the playoffs, you lose, you go home. Round one of the NFL draft is set for April 22. We have one first round pick, the 22nd overall, three second round picks, the 44th, 47th and 53rd and many others that take us deeper into the draft. Well, let’s look at this for a second -- we definitely need a third wide receiver, as Wes Welker will not even be close to 100% this season. His injury takes at least 18 months to recover from. We could also use a running back, as Lawrence Maroney has not stepped out like many thought he would. The hoodie seems to make these decisions with ease and knowledge and if anyone knows, he does. Mini camps will be starting, I’ll have to leave my super model husband and new baby at home… oh I’m sorry that’s not me, it’s Tom Brady, I get so confused at times! Going Green… Our captain Paul Pierce has always been a consistent player, always giving his best example when leading this team. However “the truth” has a couple of nagging injuries this season
and the spark hasn’t been there. He has had his knee drained, his thumb is healed and he has stepped it up of late in anticipation of the playoffs. I am also glad to see that the C’s are now playing all four quarters, instead of folding up the tent and going home after the half, of course this has something to do with everyone’s injuries healing, but also it has to do with Rajon Rondo, our most consistent player this year. He’s a double double, triple double kind of guy and we are damn glad to have him. My hope, Rasheed Wallace puts his money where his mouth is, KG heals that knee, Tony Allen can come off the bench and holds onto the ball and we’ll be seeing you in June! What’s Bruin? This team is a rollercoaster ride on skates. Win, lose, good, bad, and they are on the verge of not making the playoffs. Can this problem be solved in time? A big fat NO WAY from this woman. They are in serious need of offense and with their best scorer Marc Savard out for the season, it is not looking good. My prediction if they do make the playoffs,
one and done. Then they go back into hibernation and hopefully will come out with a roar next year. Kicking it Around… As previously mentioned the Revs start the season March 27 against the L.A. Galaxy. The Galaxy were the runner-up to Salt Lake City last season and are a very strong MLS team. Their second game will be April third against D.C. United. Being the best owners in the NFL and MLS, the Krafts have done it again and installed FieldTurf Duraspine PRO, the new standard in artificial turf. This turf is designed with the athlete in mind and is supposed to be easier on the muscles and joints. Playing on it for the first time in practice, 100% of the Revs agree it is a much better field; let’s hope come August the Pats think the same thing. Happy Spring, wishing you no more snow storms and all green grass. This is the New England Sports Scene for this month, as seen by this woman. Please email me your thoughts at dheroux@turnerpublishing.net. Thanks for reading! n
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Urban Legends: The Little Old Lady from Pasadena Sarasota
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The following urban legend was sent to me as an email attachment that appears to be a photocopy of a newspaper article, but there is no indication of which newspaper it came from. Obviously, however, even though it apparently come from a newspaper, the word "supposedly" at the beginning shows that
Get Out of the Car! (This is supposedly a true account recorded in the Police Log of Sarasota, Florida.) An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her
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the car and drove to the police station to report her mistake. The sergeant to whom she told the story couldn't stop laughing. He pointed to the other end of the counter, where four pale men were reporting a car jacking by a mad, elderly woman described as white, less than five feet tall, glasses, curly white hair, and carrying a large handgun. No charges were filed. Moral of the story? If you're going to have a senior moment, make it memorable.
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A true sign of Spring: the opening of the demolition dumpster at the transfer station. Residents can start bringing construction debris on April 17; no contractors, please. Remember the summer hours are now in effect for Saturdays. The recycling center opens an hour earlier, at 8 a.m., and the transfer station closes an hour later, at 5 p.m. Wednesday hours remain 11-4. The town clean-up day will be May 8. There is no charge for mattresses or overstuffed furniture on this day only. No tires will be accepted. All of these items, of course, can be brought for disposal on regular days, but only after the appropriate fee is paid in advance at the town office and a slip is procured. Brush is no longer being accepted at the burn pile due to the fact that imminent changes to the site are under consideration. The environmental depot in Lewiston will reopen on May 1. The hours are 8 to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Through our affiliation with AVCOG, Leeds residents can safely dispose of household hazardous wastes such as solvents, oil-based stains, paints and varnishes, wood preservatives, cleaners, insecticides, pesticides, auto fluids, and various chemicals at the facility on the River road in South Lewiston. For further information and a complete materials list, visit www. avcog.org or call them at 783-91186. The second installment of property tax payments is due May 4. The only legend, from page 29
Dave Barry suggested that a popular attendance promotion could be Enema Bottle Night, not Hat Night, Tshirt Night or Bobblehead Night, as in other cities. And the truth is, although the area's general population is not as old as Barry claimed, there are quite a few chronologically advanced people down there, especially in the winter, when I personally add to the total for two weeks.
“plastic” accepted for this payment is a Visa check card. Mastercard and Discover are the only credit cards accepted for other payments. Nomination papers for municipal office are due April 10. Articles for the warrant, including all funding requests, were due April 1. Town meeting is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, June 5. The annual Deacons roast pork supper at Leeds Community Church will be offered on Saturday, April 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. Free-will donations will be accepted. This fundraiser will benefit the local food pantry, and the Good Shepherd Food Bank has again made an offer of matching funds up to $750, which translates into nearly a four-month supply of food. In January alone, 69 families visited the food pantry, compared to 54 last January. The pantry, located at the church, is open the first and third Thursdays of the month from 6-7 p.m. Your support is appreciated by many in the community. The school board is expecting to vote on the budget at its April 8 meeting, with a district-wide validation referendum vote scheduled in each community on May 11. The many cuts stemming from reduced State subsidies have produced an increased response from community members. In addition, a brief mention of Leeds Central School in my column last month evidently caused quite a stir, which certainly wasn’t my intention. A call by me to the Superintendent would have clarified the rumor and spared some feelings which were described as “unsettling.” I should have used greater journalistic prudence. I am glad that the grapevine, once again, Even so, whenever I line up for an early bird special at any of Sarasota's Amish restaurants, I realize that those dinners are about the only places left where I can go and have my presence lower the average age. S. Juan Dube is my pseudonym. I have been an urban legend enthusiast for decades. Email urban legends to me at tabasco 42 @ gmail.com (without any spaces). n
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