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The event has become popular and attracts hunThe town of Poland held its 10th annual Herdreds of visitors from surrounding communities, itage Day and Strawberry Festival on June 22 on and the out-of-state guest at the Poland Spring the grounds of the Poland Spring Resort & PresMaine Hotel seem to enjoy the activities and ervation Park. The various buildings of the resort and park such as All Souls Chapel the Maine State Building were open for self-tours. The gazebo had live music while visitors were feasting on barbeque by the Poland Fire and Rescue personnel and strawberry shortcake done up by the Poland Community FEATURE Church. Life Springs had lobster rolls, chips and ARTICLES drinks for sale while other tents were filled with lo‘Shaft’ Movie Review........................ 6 cal craft vendors selling their wares and non-profits Home improvements sharing their commitment to the community. Spring &Your Summer.................10 Four Season Your Four Season Farm Children Farm also had plenty to do with Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, the Pony Express Petting  Flower and Vegetable with aSeedlings few exotic animals, inflatables & bounce  Flower and Vegetable Seedlings FRESH SEAFOOD Zoo house, free wagon rides, face painting and other acIN  OXFORD! Wide variety oftivities. herbs A special 5K and Fun Run were held to raise  Wide variety of herbs SEE THE LOST GULL PAGE 5. scholarship funds for a graduating PRHS senior  Hanging Baskets and Planters who is entering a first responder occupation. The  Hanging Baskets and Planters race is named in honor of Deputy Dennis P. Samp876 Summer St. Auburn, ME 04210 876 Summer St. Auburn, ME 04210 son who passed away in 2018. (207)777-5129 Poland Community(207)777-5129 student Luke Ryan takes aim in an attempt to dunk PCS teacher Leah Eldridge. He may www.whitingfarm.org PAGE 10 WHITINGwww.whitingfarm.org FARM. have been lucky to miss the mark as Mrs. Eldridge will be his teacher next year. The Dunk Tank 10% was Off part of the 10% Off Poland Spring Heritage Day celebration. The Healthy Geezer................ 3 Funny Things Kids Say............ 4 Victor Block........................... 9 Classifieds........................... 11 Calendar............................. 12 V. Paul Reynolds.................. 13 Student News...................... 16

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Grand opening of NU Brewery Chris Ventimiglia first entered his craft American light lager into a national competition three years ago. Out of 488 beers, Ventimiglia’s recipe came second in show. He immediately called up his life long friend and business partner, Russell Voss, to celebrate his success. At the time, the duo had hopes of opening a restaurant in town. That idea was scrapped when Voss tasted the award-winning, ‘Flagship’ beer. He knew Ventimiglia had created a drink that was worth sharing; The plans for a brewery were born. Admittedly, breaking into the beer industry in Maine, with 140 breweries in the state may prove challenging. But the team is marketing towards a niche in the craft industry, light lager. “80% of the world drinks light lager and there isn’t really a craft option for people. It makes sense for us to come up with a craft version,” Voss said. Three years later, NU Brewery, located on 437 Lewiston Rd. in New Gloucester, opened its doors on June 22nd. Seven beers are on tap, including their Flagship lager, an IPA, and an English Pale Ale. “We’re trying to brand the light lager but we have all the

other crafts,” said Ventimiglia. “So you know, there’s something for everyone.” They’re also serving up a barley wine for non beer drinkers. Ventimiglia’s ability to make high quality beers hails from his culinary background. Working as a chef manager for 22 years, he learned how to reverse engineer recipes, starting with a flavor combination in mind and working backwards until the finished product matches his imagined. “On the craft beer scene what you see is they have a crafty design for that beer or a crafty name for that beer,” said Ventimiglia. “But if you don’t have a quality product behind all that then what’s the point.” Voss refers to his partners talents as the “creative genius,” side of the business. Ventimiglia’s vision helped to design the most impressive part of the former forestry service shop, the brew room. Equipped with 17 tanks, the Flagship lager is set to ship out to Costa Rica and California at the end of a 13 month plan. Educational classes will be offered at the brewery, teaching members of the community about the science behind crafting and how the

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By Fred Cicetti Q. I retired and moved from northern Minnesota to Florida. I was wondering if there is any way someone in the Sunshine State can get hypothermia. A. Hypothermia occurs when your body doesn’t maintain a normal temperature, which is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When your core temperature drops to 95 degrees, you are suffering from hypothermia, which can be lethal. Can your internal temperature drop to 95 or below

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in Florida? Yes. You can get hypothermia in an air-conditioned environment. It can strike you if you are soaked in the rain on a cool, windy day, or if you fall into chilly water. Water colder than 70º F can begin to cause hypothermia quickly. People older than 65 years are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because they tend to suffer from illnesses or take medications that interfere with regulating body temperature. Also, older adults often produce less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. Seniors make up about half of the annual fatalities from hypothermia in the United States. Low body temperature impairs the brain, so hypothermia is especially dangerous because its victims may not

know they’re in trouble. Severe hypothermia eventually leads to cardiac and respiratory failure, then death. Hypothermia comes on gradually. Shivering is a common and obvious sign. Shivering is a natural response that increases muscle cell activity and generates heat, but shivering alone does not mean you have hypothermia. Healthcare professionals recommend looking for “umbles,” too. These are stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles. Watch for these specific symptoms — confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech; shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; changes in behavior such as apathy; change in appearance such as pale skin; poor body control or slow reaction times. If you suspect someone has

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pothermia gently because they’re at risk of cardiac arrest. A typical scenario that can lead to hypothermia is being stranded in the snow while driving. The following are some valuable recommendations for surviving this type of ordeal:

including your head, in extra clothing, blankets, or newspapers. Stay awake.

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for about 10 minutes per hour, opening one window slightly to let in air. Make sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe; this will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation offering forgivable loan for new business The Gray-New Gloucester Development Corporation is issuing its third Grow GNG Business Challenge RFP. The three phase competition will ultimately select one business proposal to be funded by the program. All businesses must be for-profit in nature and must meet other eligibility requirements: the proposals are required to be for new businesses in Gray or New Gloucester, but they can be of an existing outof-town business adding a location in one of the

towns, additionally, there is a provision for a local existing business to expand with a new business concept. One winner will be selected in the final phase of the competition and will receive up to a $10,000 forgivable loan and up to $7,000 of in-kind products and services to help the business get off the ground. The 2018 recipient, Dr. Travis Dyer from Empower Chiropractic said, “The GNGDC contest allowed us to hit the ground run-

ning when we first started up our practice, allowed us opportunities for marketing we would not have had otherwise as well as connections in the local community.” GNG Local is a promotional publication that highlights local annual events, tourist destinations and area businesses. The cash funding for the program is comprised of advertising revenue from the GNG Local magazines that the GNGDC has published since 2014. Androscoggin Bank is

also supporting the competition with a $5,000 grant. The selected business will be required to meet certain criteria during the first 3 years of operation, should those criteria be met, the loan will be forgiven. For the competition, the GNGDC has established relationships with area landlords to help establish the in-kind portion of the package. The package will also include interior design and a full page ad in the 2020 issue of GNG Local Magazine. The panel of judges for

the competition will include a municipal official from both Gray and New Gloucester, a business owner from each of the two towns, a representative of Androscoggin Bank and members of the GNGDC. The three phases of the competition will take place through the summer and fall with the winner to be announced by late October. The contest rules require that the new business commence operation by May 20, 2020. In many volunteer organizations, human resourc-

es are at a premium, and the GNGDC is no different, the organization currently has a few positions available and is actively seeking members with finance, legal, or computer expertise. The GNGDC is a private, board driven, non-profit organization whose mission is to maximize economic potential of Gray and New Gloucester. For more information about Grow GNG or to learn more about membership with the GNGDC, visit the website at gngdc.com.

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L-A Community Little Theatre Camp’s ‘Wizard,’ ‘Frozen, Jr.,’ are July 19-21 AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theatre’s Summer Theatre Youth Camp will present “The Wizard of Oz,” young performers edition and “Frozen, Jr” on July 19, 20 and 21. Each show will be presented twice with alternating matinee and weekend performances, beginning with “Frozen, Jr.” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 19, and ending with Frank Baum’s “Wizard of Oz” at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21. In between, Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” plays at 2 p.m. Saturday and “The Wizard of Oz,” at 7 p. m The LACLT Summer Theatre Camp is a four-week program divided into ages 8-12 and those 13 to 17. “We teach all aspects of theater from backstage to on-stage including auditioning skills, stage etiquette, choreography, vocal music and blocking,” said director Jennifer McClure Groover. “In essence, it means a full

-scale musical with specific focus on developing a respect for the art of the theater.” She added, “When the curtain goes up for ‘Wizard’ or ‘Frozen, Jr,’ the students are totally on their own.” Teen counselors play major roles in the success of the camp, said teen director Ashley G. Hodgkin. “Each of the six teen counselors supervises, nurtures and supports six to eight pre-teens throughout the four-week camp.” Maddy Vaillancourt, one of the teen counselors, who is in her fourth year, said, “It’s a really cool way to make a lot of new friends while increasing our theater know-how.” She will play the Wicked Witch in ‘The Wizard of Oz.’” Pre-teen camp student Brock Rancourt, 12, said, “When I heard about ‘Frozen, Jr.,’ I was super-pumped. I wanted to be Olaf. It’s so fun to be here with friends.”

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duced by Linda Rombalski, with music by Emily Flynn and choreography by Lacey Moyse. The shows are sponsored by the long-time support of the The Lewiston-Auburn’s Children Foundation, in line with its mission to support youth education in the Lewiston-Auburn communities.

Teen L-A Community Little Theatre Camp counselors acting as assistant directors for the upcoming Youth performance of Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” are left to right Maddy Vaillancourt, Ethan Rombalski, Maria Groover and Maddi Dubois.

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Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ New Line Cinema) Though dated by today’s standards, Gordon Parks’ 1971 film “Shaft” not only jumpstarted the blaxploitation genre of that decade, but also opened the doors for African-American actors and directors. After two sequels, a short-lived TV series

’Shaft’ and the 2000 semi-remake/ sequel, the new “Shaft” attempts to revive the franchise for a new generation. It’s directed by Tim Story, director of the “Ride Along” movies,and it’s co-produced and co-written by Kenya Barris, the creator of the hit TV series “Black-ish.” After growing up with single mother Maya (Regina Hall), J.J. (Jessie T. Usher) hopes not to follow in the footsteps of his estranged father ,detective John Shaft (Samuel L. Jackson). Now as a rookie FBI analyst, he takes on a personal mission to figure out the mysterious death of a childhood friend from a drug overdose. After figuring out that it was actually murder, he turns to his

father for help, even though the two of them have their differences in handling the case. The old Shaft handles street justice his own way that made him a legend in Harlem. Still, the two of them gather enough clues together to figure out the motive behind the murder. With the help of J.J.’s crush, Sasha (Alexandra Shipp), he figures out that it’s somehow linked to a new mosque being built in Manhattan. However, Shaft also believes it has something to do with a drug lord he’s been trying to go after for nearly 30 years. When things do get crazy, they’re going to need another Shaft on their side when Grandad John Shaft (Richard Roundtree) is ready

Woodstock anniversary concert will feature songs, stories from the ‘60s NORWAY — Grab your tie-dyed shirts, love beads and bell-bottoms then head to Norway Memorial Library Thursday, Aug. 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. when Curt Bessette and Jen Kurtz share music and stories about those magical, musical times. Bessette attended the famous concert near Woodstock, N.Y., and Jurtz saw The Beatles perform as a young girl. They current-

ly live in Lyman and have performed all over New England. This concert is open to the public. Free tickets are available at the information desk starting Tuesday, July 9, and are required as seating is limited. This is a house concert format. Donations at the door will fund the artists. For more information, call the library at 207-743-5309 or visit www.norway.lib.me.us

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to get back into the game. Unlike the other movies, which have a gritty and dramatic tone, this one chooses to take on a lighter and comedic tone to differentiate itself from what was done before. One may see this as an attempt to parody the ‘70s original with a current generation perspective, but that’s not the case. It’s more of a humorous coming-of-age story of a young generation clashing yet still learn with the values of the older generation. The character dynamic helps drive this story and it pays off by the end. Much of the humor is good, while other parts don’t land. There are also some moments of vio-

lence that sometimes clash with the humor. But everything’s structured fairly and whatever flaws it has is overcome by the entertainment value. The climax is much more action-oriented with frantic gunplay and lots of bullets flying. By the end, you’ll imagine yourself walking down the streets of New York to the sweet sounds of Isaac Hayes’ iconic theme song. Jackson’s first-time playing Shaft in 19 years is just as cool and incredible as ever. With the added humor, he also brings a level of charisma he’s most known for. Also, Roundtree surprisingly maintains his coolness at the age of 76, especially when handling some of the action.

Usher brings some likability to a character who’s basic schtick is being a millennial caught in an old-school world of crimefighting. Hall also has some good scenes with Jackson thanks to their genuine chemistry. 2019’s “Shaft” may seem like a big departure from its previous incarnations, but it still has the power to be as cool as ever. And while we still have our superheroes, there is always one like Shaft who doesn’t need a cape or superpowers to be amazing. THE MOVIE’S RATING: R (for pervasive language, violence, sexual content, some drug material, and brief nudity) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.25 Stars (Out of Four)

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Something’s rotten in the state of Denmark in Theater at Monmouth’s Hamlet Monmouth — Theater at Monmouth’s What Dreams May Come Golden Anniversary Season continues with Hamlet. Considered one of the most powerful tragedies in the English language, Hamlet is widely regarded as both the best of Shakespeare’s works and “the perfect play.” Come see Hamlet’s search for answers from Thursday, July 18th at 7:30 p.m. through August 17th including matinee and evening performances on both weekdays and weekends. In the wake of his father’s abrupt death, Hamlet returns home to find his personal and political world turned upside down—his mother remarried, his uncle on the throne, and a world seemingly gone insane. When his father’s ghost appears and demands vengeance, the desperate Danish prince must decide: submit or resist. Accept or avenge. Live or die. The story of Prince Hamlet’s search for meaning and justice in a world beyond his control has fascinated audiences and actors alike for more than 400 years. Hamlet rebels against ageism and dogmatic authority while struggling to accept the loss of his father and understand his place in this world. Of the Mad Men-inspired adaptation, director Dawn McAndrews explains, “Setting the play in the late 50s amidst the corporate hierarchy and gender and race politics of the time supports the play’s driving focuses on the dynamics

of interpersonal relationships and the tenuous power of the state.” In TAM’s production, the royal family is inspired by the Johnson Publishing Company whose magazines Ebony and Jet celebrated African American life and culture by portraying black life, refuting stereotypes, and inspiring readers to overcome racial and other barriers to success. Producing Artistic Director Dawn McAndrews says of the Danish prince, “Although Hamlet might be a terrible CEO, a bad boyfriend, and a sullen and spoiled son, he is also a young man who yearns to do what is right, to live up to the dictates of his father, and remain true to his ever-emerging sense of self.” TAM’s production delves into the grit of Hamlet’s grief by exploring the profound questions we all wrestle with throughout our lives: Who am I? What must I do? How must I act? Hamlet features Jaron Crawford as Hamlet; Lawrence James as Claudius / Ghost; Amber Baldwin as Gertrude; Kara Green as Horatio / Player Queen; Mark S. Cartier* as Polonius / Sailor; Robert Najarian* as Laertes / Player King; Robbie Harrison as Rosencrantz; Quinn Corcoran as Guildenstern; Caitlin Duffy as Ophelia / Young Osric. Sets design by Jim Alexander, costume design by Elizabeth Rocha, lighting design by Jennifer Fok, fight choreography by Robert Najarian**, and sound design by Rew Tippin.

Performance Calendar: OPENING 7/19 at 7:30 p.m.; additional performance dates 7/18, 7/27, 8/2, 8/8, 8/13 at 7:30 p.m., 8/4, 8/14, 8/17 at 1:00 p.m., and 7/28 at 7:00 p.m. with Post-Show Discussion.

Audience Engagement Classic in context discussions Classics in Context fulfills our audience’s desire for in-depth information on the plays before attending each production. The series will feature four discussions with scholars and artists, focusing on the season’s offering. Audience members can attend the post-show discussion with scholars and artists after attending the preview production. For 2019, Classics in Context Discussions will take place following the Preview Performance in July. Post-performance discussions Join us at selected weekend evening performances for Post Performance Discussions with the cast and creative team. For 2019, Post-performance Discussions will take place on the following dates: Saturday, July 6 following the performance of Murder for Two, Sunday July 21 following the performance of Merry Wives; July 28 following the performance of Hamlet; August 4 following the performance of Intimate Apparel; and August

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6 Water tips for tone and balance Jodi Cornelio

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It’s finally that time of year when we can get into the pool or lake and work on our balance and conditioning while getting a little vitamin D from the sunlight. Water exercise is

great for everyone not only for strength conditioning and balance, but it is extremely beneficial for those with arthritis, joint pain, joint replacement, back issues, fibromyalgia and neurological issues. Keep in mind the following while exercising in the lake or pool • The water should be waist to chest high. • Wearing a pair of boat/ water shoes will help with traction and help prevent slipping. • Never push through pain while exercising. That is your body’s signal to stop.

• Keep a noodle or floatation devise handy for balance and safety. • Always consult with your doctor if you have a special condition to see if water exercise is right for you. The following 6 Exercise are fun and easy to do: 1. Water walking and jogging: Take 10 steps forward and 10 steps backwards while pushing your arms and legs through the water. You can also just walk around the entire perimeter of the pool as a warm up. After your walk around just stand in place and start jogging, raising your knees as

high as you can and continue for 5 minutes or as long as you can. This is a great warm up and healthy for your heart and lungs and overall cardio conditioning. 2. Water lunges: Take a big giant step forward with your right leg, return and repeat with your left leg. Do this 10 times on each side and then repeat for 3 more sets. This is a great exercise for lower body strength. 3. One leg balance: Bring one knee into your chest while supporting your body with your other leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this on the other side and con-

tinue to do 3 sets. This is great for balance something we all need and should focus on as we age. 4. Straight leg hip flexor kicks. Hold onto the side of the pool or if in the lake you may want to hold onto your noodle or dock edge. Kick your right leg straight out and up hip high and return. Repeat on the other side for 12 to 20 kicks. This is great for your lower back and abs. This also helps strengthen the muscles supporting your hips. 5. The water is so great for conditioning your arms: simply move your arms back and forth while walk-

ing or standing still, make little circles in the water front and back. Basically any motion you can under the water will help tone and condition the arms. 6. Flutter kicks: This is the most fun and the most basic. It’s a great cool down. Just hold onto your noodle in front of you floating on your belly and kick your feet as hard as you can until you get winded. Once winded slow it down and just coast. I hope these water tips for tone and balance will help you enjoy your summer in a safe and healthy way. Live Long, Live Well

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Chiari malformation — ever heard of it before? Diane Atwood If you were to meet Heidi Fox — a 20-year-old college student from Maine — it would probably never occur to you that she was anything but well and healthy. That’s exactly how it was when she was 13 and in the eighth grade. Up until that point, everything seemed normal and then, her soccer coach suddenly stopped playing her in games. “I said I’m working really hard, why aren’t you letting me play? And he said, it looks like you’re in pain when you’re running. I didn’t feel like I was in pain, but I

had a limp that got worse and worse really fast. And then, I did start noticing that I was walking weird, but there still wasn’t any pain for me.” (Heidi Fox) Her parents took her to the pediatrician and by then, she wasn’t able to stand on her toes. Again, no pain, she just couldn’t do it. “The pediatrician did some strength testing and said she’s got some weakness in her lower legs, so let’s try some physical therapy,” explained Heidi’s father Brain Fox. “The physical therapist worked with her for maybe 20 minutes the first day and he looked at us and said something is really not right here. He called her pediatri-

cian and the next thing we knew, we were taking her for an MRI.” The MRI showed what appeared to be a cyst in Heidi’s spine. She was scheduled to have back surgery when the pediatric neurosurgeon who was now on her case, decided to order a second MRI with contrast to make sure the cyst wasn’t cancerous. Instead of only looking at her spine, the radiologist who did the second MRI decided to also take a look at Heidi’s skull. He discovered that she didn’t have a cyst, but a rare condition called Chiari (key-ARee) malformation. Her cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls balance, coordina-

tion and muscle movement, had pushed through the hole at the bottom of her skull. The hole is called the foramen and it’s meant only for the spinal cord. Chiari usually occurs because the part of the skull that holds the cerebellum did not develop properly — it’s either too small or misshapen. It’s primarily congenital but has been known to happen with trauma, although rarely. When the brain extends down into the foramen, the blockage can prevent spinal fluid from circulating as it should between the brain and the spinal canal. The spinal fluid gradually collects where it shouldn’t and causes increased pressure on the brain

and spinal cord, which can lead to a variety of symptoms. Heidi’s parents were filled with gratitude that the radiologist decided to look at her spine and her head.”Instead of just having a cyst in her back,” said her mother Lili Fox, “her whole spinal column was fluid filled with one spot that was more swollen. That was the reason the radiologist went beyond. We wrote a letter of thanks because he went way beyond where he was supposed to and we said thank God you took the initiative to do that. Had he not gone up and seen the Chiari then she would have had a back surgery she didn’t need.” Signs and symptoms of Chiari malformation

Signs of Chiari may be present on a prenatal ultrasound, at birth, or as in Heidi’s case, may not show up until adolescence or early adulthood. Some people may never have any symptoms at all and may only discover they have Chiari when tests are done for other reasons. The symptoms that kept Heidi out of her soccer games came on quite suddenly. “Two weeks before we were visiting friends in North Carolina and they did this crazy little YouTube video,” said Lili. “She was running and there was absolutely nothing wrong. Within a two week period, it reached that point.

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FEATURE COLUMN

Valley Forge Historical National Park Victor Block

During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops had outmaneuvered Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental Army needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, illequipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died, but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600-acre setting may be the best-known site associated with the Revolutionary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter cold dramatically conveys the courage and endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of

defense that General Washington established around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded structures were hastily erected as shelters against the bitter winter and they failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and much-needed blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and kept ready for immediate dispatch in case of an attack by the British. The first ray of hope arrived in February 1778 in the person of Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He was a former member of the elite general staff of Frederick the Great of Prussia, and the exacting drillmaster offered his services to the cause of the patriots. At the time, there was no standard training manual for the American troops, and the Prussian officer wrote one in French, which his aides translated into English. He chose and trained a cadre of 100 select men, and their growing prowess at marching, musketry and bayonet charges became the model for the entire army. By spring, a new feeling of hope and pride had begun to replace the atmosphere of despair. Following announcement of the colonies’ alliance with France, the British forces hastily moved toward New York. It was a very different American army that pursued them, one that had already achieved a victory – in this case, of spirit over diversity. The soldiers under Washington’s command would not celebrate their final victory over the Redcoats until 1781

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 19 — Recepetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535. July 19 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of cupcake decorating and sundae social Karaoke and games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway,207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg.com, www.belgrade.lib. me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207-465-3524. July 20 — “Kick Around the Clock for Cass” honoring the memory and life of Cassidy Charette, Thomas College, Waterville, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; rain date July 21. July 20 — Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 artists booths, music, food (rain date July 21), Shorey Park, Route 302, Bridgton,207452-2665. July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 artists booths, music, food (rain date July 21), Shorey Park, Route 302, Bridgton,207452-2665. July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 20 — Pie supper and dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58 Main St., Winthrop. July 20 — Lakeview Chamber Players chamber music concert, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Rangeley, 207-864-5000. July 22 — Mad Science, “3,2,1, Blast Off!” begins at 6 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640, ext. 3 July 22 — Annie Clark, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 23 — Northern Stars Planetarium, at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, 2424 Main St., 10 a.m., t “Pictures in the Sky," preschool and kindergarten; 1 & 2 p.m. “Our Family in the Sky," kindergarten through second grade, 25 children max for each time slot, free, but registration required, 207864-5529. July 23 — "The Acadia Files" author and teacher Katie Coppens will conduct

fun science experiments with kids of all ages, 2 p.m.,Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, Turner; for reservations/information 207-225-2030. July 23 — Maine author Jennifer Richard Jacobson, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., part of the Winthrop Lakes Region Community Read, 207-377-8673, www.baileylibrary.org. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www.crcofwm.org. July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 24 — B.J. Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist with the Maine State Library discusses DNA, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Librarly, 7 Lake St., 207-8645529 or stop by the library at 7 Lake St. to let the library know you will attend the free program. July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508. July 24 — James R. Nelon, author, “Pursuing A Dream: A Wandering Executive's Journeys into The Philippines,” 6 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-7251727, it topshamlibrary.org. July 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Socity, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. https:// polandspringps.org/. July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymphedema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Wester Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www. crcofwm.org. July 25 — Free talk by Susan Beegel on the Blue Marlin caught by Hemingway and its Maine Taxidermist Fed C. N. Parke, 7 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum,

L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207-2384250. July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com. July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-778-5845. July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http://www. running4free.com. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th century; tour and insect walk, craft-making, tea party, 1 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207238-4250. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-6936841. July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 31 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion—largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free,

open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508.

AUGUST Aug. 1 — Mount Washington Valley Choral Society performance, 7 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, donations accepted at the door. Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207-357-1057. Aug. 3 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Aug. 3 — Evening of gospel music, with singer Jason Runnels, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St., Greene, 207-946-5505. Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine. rr.com. Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386. Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www.WinslowUCC.org. AUGUST 10 — GRAY BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL. Bands, vendors, artisans, pie-eating contests, climbing wall, and more! Free admission. 9:30-4 @ 24 Main St. Gray. https://www.facebook.com/ GrayBlueberryFestival/

Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association annual activities and banquet, 10:30

a.m., Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterviie; pre-register by Aug. 2; 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@ myfairpoint.net Aug. 10 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www. rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar. Aug. 10 — Danny & Darby of Rose Hill perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Aug. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-864-7311, rlht.org. Aug. 12 — Red Beans and Rice, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 13 — George Krassner, pioneer in the American space program, "Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer," free, open to public, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-7251727, www.topshamlibrary. org.

ONGOING: May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 29-Aug. 27 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook. June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535. June 11, 15, 25, 29; July 2, 6, 16, 20 — Help buuild the northern section of the Fly Road Crosby Trail with High Peaks Alliance, stars 8:30 a.m. at Rangeley Overlook, Route 4, intersection with Dallas Hill road, no spial skills or experience required, bring water, bag lunch, bug dope, sunscreen, work gloves, safety glasses, boots squibb@maine.edu, 207-639-3432. June 20-Aug. 29 — Waterville Public Library storytime at the Downtown Farmers' Market, 3:30-5:30 p.m., near the Two Cent Bridge, Head of Falls, Front Street, Waterville. June 20-Aug. 29 — Common Street Arts Art in the Park, 4-6 p.m., RiverWalk at Head of Falls, Waterville, free, open to public, canceled with inclement weather, www.WatervilleCreates.org. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery. org, 207-622-3813.

June 21-Aug. 16 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, first and third Friday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; FMI Monica, 207-381-7730. July 11-Aug. 28 — Bethel Historical Society Mill Brook Craft Series, 1 p.m. Thursdays, Twitchell Education Center, 14 Broad St., each sesson 1-3 hours, free, registration is encouraged, 207-824-2908 or email info@bethelhistorical.org. July 13-20 — Cary Memorial Library's Summer Book Sale at the Williams House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and July 20; 10 a.m. to noon Monday July 15 and Tuesday, July 16; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, 207-685-3612, pjane@myfairpoint.net. July 13-Aug 11 — Table Rock Arts Center exhibition, "Anne Richter with Dan Greenfeld,” artists’ reception 4 to 5:30 p.m., 162 Main St., Bethel, 207-432-7239. July 19-21 — Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theatre’s Summer Theatre Youth Camp "The Wizard of Oz," young performers edition and "Frozen, Jr," https:// www.laclt.com/ for times and information. Aug. 9-18 — Community Little Theatre production of "Mamma Mia!" performances 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Academy Street, Auburn, LACLT.com, 207783-0958. Aug. 12-Sept. 7 — 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 13-16 — Plein air workshop with Michael Vermette (watercolor), sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@turnerpublishing. net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http:// www.centralmainetoday.com/ pdf/Deadlines.pdf/.

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FEATURE COLUMN

Black flies all part of the fishing experience

V. Paul Reynolds Look, most of us who love to fish Maine in early June expect to be swatting a few bugs, right? When I was a lad fishing with Dad, he always lathered me up with that black, foul-smelling Old Woodsman fly dope. I’d complain about the stinky stuff, whine about the buzzing hordes, and he would say, “It’s part of the deal, son; bugs and trout.

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It was crazy fast.” Here is a list of common Chiari signs and symptoms:

• Unsteady gait and problems with balance

• Poor hand coordination • Neck pain • Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet

• Dizziness • Difficulty swallowing • Blurred or double vision • Hoarseness • Severe headaches, es-

pecially with sudden sneezing, coughing or straining

• Tinnitus (ringing/buzzing in the ears

• Weakness • Slow heart rate • Scoliosis (curvature of the spine)

• Sleep apnea Treatment The fact that Heidi had Chiari malformation and not a cyst meant instead of back surgery she needed brain surgery. Not to cure her condition because it isn’t curable, but to prevent things from getting any worse. The neurosurgeon removed a small section of bone in the back of her skull, which gave her brain more room and relieved the pressure from the build-up of

You can’t have one without the other.” Over the years, a halo of cigar smoke or a puffing pipeful always made the bugs bearable, at least for me, if not the other person in the bow of the canoe. Generally, the bug situation has never been at the forefront of my fishing memories. There have a been a couple of times, though. Once in a canoe on Little Houston Pond, the black flies were so thick that Diane’s head net was festered with a black cloud. Though they weren’t biting her they were doing a job on her pysche – she admitted it. She toughed it out, however; she overcame, and we boated some slab-sided brookies.

Labrador was a challenge, bug-wise. Worse than the black flies were the big horse flies that the locals call “stouts.” Now they are serious flesh eaters. Ouch! Flying over a remote stretch there in a Beaver, I asked the pilot how you would ever find your way out if the engine quit and he had to put her down. “Wouldn’t matter,” he smirked, The bugs would drive you mad long before anyone located you or you found you way out, eh? As far as June black flies go, this year may go down in history as one of the worst in recent memory. Man, they are bad on the West Branch of the Penobscot.

These “mindless, merciless eating machines,” as Dean MacAdam described them in “Downeast Magazine,” got the best of Diane and me during a recent fishing outing. We came home looking like victims of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. My defense arsenal – cigars, pipe, headnet, Off and Repel — and headwear that makes you look like a terrorist — did not fend off the black horde. They are insidious and relentless this year. According to MacAdam, it’s only the females who bite you. When they latch on, they scissor into your flesh while simultaneously bathing the wound in their saliva, which keeps the

blood flowing and anesthetizes the bite so you have no clue they are there until it’s too late. Although the black fly season in Maine generally winds up by Father’s Day, MacAdam writes that there is, in the Lincoln and Winn area, a multiple generation of black fly species that buzz and bite all summer long. Interestingly enough, a plentitude of black flies is an indicator of clean water. Back in the 1950s, when many of our rivers were polluted with industrial and municipal waste, there were few black flies. If this is the yardstick, the upper reaches of the West Branch of the Penobscot

River is about as pristine as it gets. That’s a good thing — bugs be damned — and may also explain why the fighting, silver warriors we endure the bugs for are the strongest, scrappiest landlocked salmon in Maine. Hand me that bug spray, please. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.

spinal fluid. The procedure is called a posterior fossa decompression. He also cut open the covering of her brain (dura mater) and sewed in a patch to provide some additional room. In some cases, a small portion of the spinal column is also removed to allow more room and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. If there is a build-up of fluid in the brain, it may also be necessary to put in a tube called a shunt to drain the excess fluid. Heidi made it through her surgery fine. In fact, her main concern, said her dad, was that she might miss a favorite TV show that night. “As we pulled into the parking garage at Maine Med, Heidi says to us, how long is this surgery supposed to take? And I said, well, two to three hours. And she said, good, because I want to watch The Voice tonight. Fast forward through the surgery and through recovery. The first thing she said when she woke up, I think it was around 5:30, she asked what time it was. We told her and she said, good, wake me up, I want to watch The Voice.” About seven years have passed since Heidi’s diagnosis and surgery. She is now a medical biology student at the University of New England. About to enter her junior year and carrying a full course load. The surgery was a success, but she still deals with some troublesome after effects and related symptoms. She has nerve damage in her feet and it was also discovered that she had scoliosis — a double s-curve in her back. One specialist told her she needed a rod in her back. Instead, she wore a brace. She was also told that she’d probably never walk normally

again. But she and her physical therapist worked tirelessly together for more than four years and today, except for when she’s tired, she walks fine. The most debilitating Chiari symptoms she has to deal with are fatigue and headaches. They prevent her from doing the sports she used to love and sometimes, from doing anything at all. “I get headaches almost daily,” she said, “and when the pressure changes with the weather. What brings them on really bad and really fast is a jarring motion, anything that involves running and jumping. “They start in the back of the head and it’s like if you’re nailing something into a wall. Usually, it spreads and sometimes it’s in one whole half of my head or sometimes it’ll just stay in the back. “Some days I’ll wake up with a headache and I’ll know it’s going to be hard to even get through my classes. Other days I’ll wake up feeling fine and I’ll think I need to get a lot of work done. I don’t know how I’ll feel tomorrow, you know? I try to get my work done as far in advance as I can because I never know.” At the beginning of this story, I said if you were to see her today, it would probably never occur to you that Hei-

di was anything but well and healthy. Her mother explains why. “It’s because even when she’s not doing well, she often doesn’t let on. I know that she does not complain. When I say she’s my hero, she is my hero. I know how bad of a debilitating headache she can have or how horrible she’ll feel and she will very rarely say I feel bad.” But the fact that she’s not apt to complain and usually looks fine can mean that many people don’t have a clue what she might be up against. Her closest friends know and are very supportive, but others not so much. Sometimes, even when she tries to explain. “When I tell people what I have they have no idea what it is,” she said. “And it’s just hard when they don’t understand.” “That’s because she looks okay,” said Lili. “She looks normal. You know, it’s really hard on her. She has headaches every day and people want her to go play and they want her to go out partying and she can’t, she can’t. She can make the choice — one day I’m going to dance with my friends or I’m going to run down that hill. And then she suffers from headaches but if you look at her, you don’t see it.” Heidi decided that instead of staying silent about her Chiari she would become an

advocate not only for herself but also for other people with rare, invisible diseases. She also decided to go into the medical field after college. “I want to be able to help people who are in situations similar to mine and experience pain every day but feel misunderstood because their pain might not be obvious to other people. I want to be able to help people who also have conditions that most

people haven’t heard of, and be someone who can relate to and help them through their experiences.” Chiari malformation resources You can find a lot more information about Chiari malformation on the Conquer Chiari website. The organization sponsors walk every year, including two in Maine. (https://www.conquerchiari.org/)

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Nine receive medical assistant certificates through partnership program GRAY — Nine students received certificates of completion in the St. Mary’s Hospital certified medical assistant training program, offered through Gray-New Gloucester Adult and Community Education. Certificates of completion were awarded to Jill Arbor, Wendy Chauvette, Joseph Bourgeois, Harmonie Estes, Dawn Feldman, Peggy Jordan, Kerinda Kennison, Wayne Lewis and Rebecca Richards. All students successfully passed the national certification exam and will be embarking upon careers as medical assistants. The program was also in partnership with the Lewiston CareerCenter, Western Maine Community Action and Community Concepts, and included 140 hours of classroom/laboratory experiences, 60 hours of employability skills training and 160 hours of externship, hosted by St. Mary’s. Upon completion of the program, students sit for the National Healthcare Associ-

ation exam to earn their certification. Upon successful completion of the program and certification, St. Mary’s guaranteed all participants an interview for open Medical Assistant positions in

their clinics. The workforce training partnerships among the agencies are tremendous value to the community and the statewide training opportunities. Students have an opportunity

to access high-quality training at no cost, or reduced costs, to income eligible students. Employers are able to fill high-demand positions with a group of qualified candidates who have trained

at the host facilities. For more information regarding healthcare courses, high school completion or college and career readiness please contact Stephanie Haskins at 657-9612 to schedule an

appointment. Information regarding other funding opportunities call Patti Saarinen, WMCA Program Coordinator Central/Western Maine CareerCenters, 753-9032, psaarinen@wmca.org.

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A graduation ceremony for students completing the St. Mary’s Medical Assistant training program was held on Monday, June 17, at Gray-New Gloucester High School. Attending the event, front row from left, were Peggy Jordan, Kerinda Kennison, Rebecca Richards, Harmonie Estes, Dawn Feldman, Joe Bourgeios; back row, Maureen Mitchell, Jill Arbor, Wayne Lewis, Isaac Wildrick, Stephanie Haskins, Cathy Stairs, Tonia Gilley-Pratt, Tara Hannan.

FEATURE COLUMN

Lines blur when it comes to the four seasons of Maine

Peter from Virginia e-mailed: “John, We’ve been staying a few weeks in a nice cottage on the grounds of a resort on the coast. While here we first want you to know how much we enjoyed reading your column in the local weekly. After reading a few of your pieces, we thought you’d probably be able to answer a question for us. Several tourist brochures we’ve seen boast that Maine

is a four-season resort‚ yet people we’ve met and talked to, people who live here year-round chuckle at the idea. Who’s right? Is Maine a four-season resort or isn’t it?” Thanks for the e-mail Peter. I think I’ve seen some of those brochures boasting of our mythical four seasons‚ but after living year-round in Maine for as long as I have, I only wonder where these people learned to count. Here in the USA we have freedom of speech, and that freedom even extends to our tourist promotion people so they can say whatever they want. I guess you can say

— for tourist promotion reasons — that Maine has four seasons, but in fairness you should quickly mention that it is possible to get snowed on in at least three, maybe even four, of our seasons. I can hear some of you now. “John, are you serious? Snow in four out of four seasons?” Listen, here in Maine many of us haven’t trusted the weather ever since the infamous winter of 1816, a year still known in these parts as “The year without a summer.” I hear some of you saying, “Are you serious, John? 1816? It’s time to give it a

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fore Ben and Ben alone was most likely responsible for all the heat being lost. Later, when we learned a little more about this crazy planet, it was thought that the cold weather — more than likely — was caused by a number of large volcanic eruptions that occurred on the other side of the world in 1814-1815 in places like the Philippines and Indonesia. I know it’s a long-winded answer to a simple question, Peter, but sometimes there’s no way around it. In a related e-mail, Will from Newport writes, “John, we’ve just retired to Maine and will be spending our first fall here. What do people around here do in the fall?” Thanks for the e-mail, Will. Most new arrivals, like you, spend a lot of time in

rest — 1816 was over 185 years ago!” Yes it was a while ago, but some of us still enjoy talking about it. Here in Maine we learn in history about the year 1816 and how here in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada there was a killing frost and bad snow storms in all twelve months. Trying to explain the abnormal weather some quacks‚ of the time — yes, they had quacks back then, too — tried to blame the cold weather on poor Ben Franklin and his slick new invention, the lightening rod, that was being installed on top of barns and houses all over the place. As these quacks saw it, lightening was made up of intense heat; Ben’s new invention was interfering with the life of lightening, there-

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early fall wondering things like “What ever happened to summer?” Once you’ve more or less dealt with that question, you can get down to doing what you probably should have been doing in the first place — wondering if you’ve done everything necessary to get ready for winter, which is bearing down on our state like a runaway freight train. Hope you have a nice fall and are all ready when the first snow arrives, which will most likely be sooner than you think. Humoristk and storyteller John McDonald has written five regional bestselling books about Maine and is ready to entertain at your next banquet, conference or special event. Call 207-2408324 or email maineauthor john.mcdonld@ yahoo.com.

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Cancer Resource center concert, special course, in July NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will host two special events, a concert for those impacted by cancer, as well as a discussion of lymphedema, the last week of July. Musicians from Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will perform “Healing Through Music,” a 45-minute chamber music concert on Wednesday, July 24, for the center. The concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, and is free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers. On Thursday, July 25, physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon from Stephens Memorial Hospital will discuss lymphedema. The session will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Cancer Resource

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Students from Poland, Gould Academy awarded Mainely Character scholarships PORTLAND — Graduating seniors from Poland High School and Gould Academy were among five students who won scholarships in June from Mainely Character, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that recognizes and rewards Maine students who demonstrate extraordinary character. More than 300 seniors from high schools across Maine applied for a scholarship awarded by Mainely Character and its partnering sponsors. Applicants provide personal stories that demonstrate the four aspects of character: Integrity, Concern, Responsibility, and Courage. Applications are panel-reviewed, and selections are made following a personal interview and reference checks. Students from Bucksport High School, Cheverus High School, Poland Regional High School, Thornton Academy and Gould Academy received a combined $12,500 in scholarships underwritten by local businesses R.M. Davis, Machias Savings Bank, Biddeford Savings Bank and Market Decisions Research:

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• Madeleine Tiner, Poland

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ton Academy, of Saco, $1,250 Mainely Character Scholarship sponsored by Market Decisions Research

• Madeline Williams, Gould Academy, of Bethel, $1,2500 Mainely Character Scholarship sponsored by Market Decisions Research

“Each year we are amazed and delighted by the stories of character from among Maine’s graduating seniors. This year is no exception,” said Curtis Mildner, President of Market Decisions Research and Chair of the Mainely Character board of directors. “Although we now have four ongoing corporate scholarship sponsors, there are many more seniors also deserve to be recognized.” Tiner suffered from mental illness and depression for years, according to Mainely Characer. She missed the first semester of her freshman year for a serious but

very effective treatment. Starting school was difficult, and she was bullied by peers. At first, she wanted to defend herself and fight back, but found the strength to be kind instead.bShe found her passion when she began volunteering in the Life Skills classroom. She has continued to volunteer every other day. She also completed a 160-hour internship in an elementary school special education classroom and plans to become a special education teacher. Madeleine pulls from her own struggles to help others. She is both teacher and friend to her students. She takes them out to dinner and the mall. She volunteers for Special Olympics and Unified Basketball, a sports program for special needs teens. Last year she hosted a Halloween party at her home for her friends and the life skills students. For some, this was their first chance to attend a typical high school party. She will study at the University of Maine Farmington. Williams takes her love of the environment very seriously and acts on it. After she watched her brother shoot a squirrel, she decided to stop eating red meat. This caused some friction at family gatherings where she was urged to “eat a burger.” At Gould Academy, she organized a group

of vegetarian/vegan students to speak to the cook staff about healthy meatless options. This passion, as well as her eagerness to learn, has made her an activist. When she read a book about reducing single use plastics, she set her sights on a bag ban for her town. She realized this was an ambitious decision but was determined to succeed. She presented an ordinance to the town manager and selectmen. When she met with representatives of local businesses, many were resistant. Some talked over her and one called her “an oblivious little girl.” She met intimidation with facts about non-degradable plastics, learning from their perspectives. She left feeling more confident and is still fighting for the bag ban. She plans a career as an environmental activist. She will be in a pre-law program at the University of Maine in the fall. Mainely Character was founded to recognize and reward graduating seniors who demonstrate extraordinary character. Since 2001, Mainely Character has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships. Scholarship awardees are selected based on their demonstration of courage, integrity, responsibility, and concern for others. Learn more at http://www. mainelycharacter.org/.

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