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The Auburn Community Band, under the direction of Milt Simon of Durham, has begun its 29th Summer Season at the Festival Plaza in Auburn. The photo was taken at their second concert (June 23) called American Musical Classics. The group consists of 46 volunteer musicians from several surrounding communities and meets for eleven summer concerts as well as rehearsals. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

Planet Cheer Performs at the Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando

Members of this year’s squad are Breanna Cook, Robert Patchell, Erin Cannon, Maria Villarreal, Dylan Richards, Dillon Ward, Matt Hanley, Amanda Scripture, Angie Scripture, Dani Estes, Kayla Estes, Steve Michaud, Collin Hamel, Kassandra Bowen, Kendra Skelton, Jason Mungin, Ciresse Phinney, Cat Haley, Samantha Walden, Evan Martin, Kasey Miller, Ashley Blauvelt, and Dalis Bragdon. Galaxy is coached by Deneka Deletetsky and Tiffany Fortier LeBrun. (Photo by Russ Cannon) Planet Cheer's Team Galaxy All-Stars recently competed at The Cheerleading Worlds at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Center at Disney in Orlando, Florida. It is a competition to crown

These young ladies heard that June 23rd's Community Band was going to play Phantom of the Opera. So, the group of music lovers from Lisbon, decided to make some appropriate masks. They went full face instead of half "...because we couldn't figure out how to hold them on with only half a mask." L to R: Erika James, Cassandra James, Victoria James and Meredith Schalk.

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What’s Happening?

A Program for Grieving Children & Teens Seeks New Volunteers

The Program for Grieving Children & Teens is announcing its next sessions of volunteer training for individuals interested in being part of the team for up-

coming program sessions. Part 1 which is 27 hours of grief and group facilitation begins Monday, July 12th. This training includes two Saturday sessions: July

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17th and 24th from 9am3pm and five evening sessions: July 12, 14, 19, 21st and 26th from 5:30-8:30pm. Classes will be held at the AHCH Office in Lewiston. Part 2 is 8 hours of multicultural training which includes one evening session on Wednesday, July 28th from 5:30-8:30pm and one Saturday session on July 31st from 9:00am-2:00pm. The training is offered free of charge and is designed to prepare interested participants in the art of volunteer work with grieving children and their

families. The Part 1 course is comprehensive in scope, exploring a wide range of topics including the understanding of grief and its stages, how individuals of varying ages process grief, the use of age appropriate activities within groups, and the safe expression of anger and other emotions. The Part 2 course focuses on understanding cultural differences, their impact on grief and how to facilitate groups of children affected by cultural losses. The Program for Grieving Children & Teens pro-

vides non-therapeutic peerto-peer support for families who have lost a loved one to death. In group settings, children, along with their group facilitator, embark on their unique and individual journeys, exploring their grief through games, activities, art and other forms of self-expression. Accompanying adults also meet during this time to support each other and discuss ways for supporting their families’ needs. Volunteer opportunities include facilitating groups for children or adults, greeting

Michelle Gosselin, of Lewiston, is announcing OMG Events (Occasions by Michelle Gosselin). This newly established business offers an all-inclusive event management service for corporations, non-profits and individuals. As your personal and

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2010 Grant Winners

Left to right: Judy Radigan, Christian Henry, Joanne Blais, Luanne Theriault, Marcella Lessard, Pamela Perry and Rebecca Belleau. Not pictured recipients included Mary Seaman, Annie Doran and Jennifer Duley. The Lewiston Education Fund held a reception to honor the 2010 Grant Winners at St. Mary’s Hospital Lepage Library. Amie Parker, President of LEF, presented certificates to Lewiston public school teachers. A total of $15,000 in grants was awarded for projects that expand educational opportunities, foster creativity and enhance academic excellence in Lewiston’s public schools. For more information on grants awarded, please visit www.lewistoneducationfund. org or contact Beth Gaudet, Executive Director, at 7954100. n

On a Muggy Day in Lewiston

Maine Sports Hall of Fame 35th Annual Banquet

Bob and Sue Tymoczko of Lewiston, left, came in support of their friend Al Harvie and their nephew Vinny, who received the Robert A. Fickett Memorial Award. Vinny is a graduate of Bucksport High School and will attend Bowdoin College majoring in government and legal studies. He is seen here with parents William and Debra Tymoczko of Verona Island. (Photo by Rachel Morin) The Maine Sports Hall of Fame Thirty-Fifth Annual Banquet was held at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland on June 13. The inductees were D. Robert Brown, David L. Cloutier, Guy J. Garon , Allen N. Harvie of Auburn; Brian P. Mavor , Dr. Frederick Radke, and Thomas J. Thornton. A Posthumous Induction for Raymond A. Baum was accepted by his son, Edward T. Baum. Lynn L. Welch was in England and accepting for her was her brother, Greg Welch.

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William E. Haggett was Master of Ceremonies with Rev. Harold D. Moreshead, Retired, delivering the Invocation. Richard A. Davis, President of the Maine Sports Hall of Fame, awarded the President’s Award posthumously to Robert A. Pickett. Pickett died in office in February this year, having served six years as President. Accepting the award was his widow, Sylvia Pickett. President Davis presented the Scholar-Athlete Awards, now renamed the Robert A. Pickett Memo-

rial Award, to the following graduating seniors: Laura Getchell, Gray-New Gloucester High School; Lucas Hubbard, John Bapst High School; Harold Lyons, Jonesport-Beals High School; Jennifer Roberts, Sanford High School; Liana Rubinoff, Cheverus High School; Hannah Schuchert, Freeport High School; Samuel Seekins, Erskine Academy; Vinny Tymoczko, Bucksport High School; Brandon Wilcox, Bangor Christian Schools; and Rachel Wilkinson, Gorham High School. n

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Urban Legends: “She Swallowed the Spider to Catch the Fly” S. Juan Dube

? I'm sure that many readers recognize this column's title, which is quoted from the second stanza of a well-known children's song about an old lady who swallowed a fly. For those not familiar with that ditty, the first stanza is about swallowing the fly, and suggests, "Perhaps she'll die." That song came to mind while I was thinking about this month's topic – legends involving spiders. One of the more alarming urban legends about spiders – that the average person swallows eight spiders yearly –

has an interesting history. Ironically, this bogus idea may have started to circulate as the result of an effort to debunk fictitious "facts." According to urban legend website Snopes.com, in 1993 a writer named Lisa Holst wrote a magazine article criticizing the average person's willingness to believe anything circulated on the Internet. That magazine article presented the swallowed spider

claim in a humorous

list of phony facts that Holst used to make fun of the "facts" so often forwarded in email. Snopes says that Holst's original source was a 1954 book about insect folklore by Lucy Clausen. Apparently, Holst's list had the opposite effect because that spider claim then was added to some of those circulating lists. Of course, it's obvious that nobody could know how many spiders the average person consumes yearly. Personally, I can remember several times that I accidentally gulped down flying insects, especially black flies, but I don't think that I have ever swallowed a spider. Nor do I believe the claim that we ingest those eight spiders per year while sleeping. On the other hand, who knows how many insect and arachnid parts are in the food we eat? There are other, even

more gruesome urban legends about spiders, including a widespread rumor several years ago that Bubble Yum gum is soft because it contains spider eggs. Knowing how appealing the "yuck" factor is to little boys, I don't know whether that claim helped or hurt its sales. There's also a widespread tale about a woman who traveled to a warm exotic place, which varies from one version of the story to another, and got a few spider bites on her face. At first, she wasn't particularly bothered by the bites, but they swelled and formed itchy boils after she returned home. Then one morning she scratched the eruptions and out poured hundreds of baby spiders that crawled all over her face and into her hair. (Fortunately, this could not really happen. Experts say that although there are

some insects that lay their eggs under people's skin, there are no spiders that do so.) Fifty years ago another gruesome legend was inspired by the then-popular beehive hairdo. According to this tale, the style was so structured and difficult to achieve that one girl kept her hair piled up and coated with hairspray for weeks at a time without ever taking it down or washing it. There are several versions of what happened to her, but all of them result in her death, apparently as a just punishment for her poor hygiene. In one version, black widow spiders nest in her hair, eventually biting and killing her. In other versions, different bugs are involved. Quite often, earwigs, common harmless insects that merely look lethal, are to blame. When the death is caused by ear-

wigs, beetles or some other insects inhabiting her hair, the story usually is that they have burrowed into her brain, often by entering her ears. Because of the obvious moral involved, I suspect that mothers may have had some input into these hair-raising legends. Finally, if any readers are not familiar with the song quoted in this article's title and are wondering what happened to that old lady who swallowed a fly and then a spider, she continued gobbling up larger and larger creatures in attempts to solve her problem. The last animal she swallowed was a horse, and the song concludes, "She's dead of course." 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

Novus Glass Honors Local Franchise Owner

Ivan and Elaine Parlin, NOVUS® Glass Windshield Repair business owners, in North Turner, Maine, were presented the 2010 NOVUS Glass Hall of Fame Award this June. The Parlins were awarded this highest honor within the franchise organization due to their continuing contribution to the industry, their innovative entrepreneurial achievements, and their enduring dedication to the betterment of quality windshield repair and for creating a model of a successful NOVUS Windshield Repair business. “Ivan and Elaine Parlin have done an incredible job representing NOVUS and building the NOVUS brand in the Northeast,” says Ted Andersen, Vice President of NOVUS Glass Franchise Development. “Their commitment to providing the highest quality windshield repairs has made them successful and has earned them a position in the NOVUS Hall of Fame.” The NOVUS Hall of

Fame award, inaugurated in 1998, was created in honor of the founders and inventors of NOVUS Windshield Repair. Throughout the years the award has evolved into an honor recognizing the greatest contributors to the NOVUS concept. For the past 32 years the Parlins have ran their thriving NOVUS Windshield Repair Franchise in North Turner. They contribute to their community and have made their business and the NOVUS brand a household name in their area. Originally a harness race horse owner, trainer and driver, Ivan Parlin started with NOVUS after a serious automobile accident left him unable to continue his harness racing career. After Parlin’s brother pointed out an ad in the paper for NOVUS Windshield Repair, Parlin quickly jumped at the opportunity to be a part of this new venture. Believing in the value of windshield repair, Parlin eventually started his own franchise and his business has grown

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Ask the Trainer - Looking to Find Your Thing? Try Running Jodi Cornelio

The health benefits of running are numerous and clearly documented. The American College of Sports Medicine has conducted several studies concluding that vigorous exercise yields tremendous health benefits. Several studies indicate that there is a dose response to exercise; in other words, the more you exercise, or the higher the intensity level, the more benefit you accrue. Still, do not ignore or discount moderate exercise like walking or jogging. Moderate exercise is good, too. If you can increase the frequency and duration, moderate exercise can have similar to equal health benefits, especially

in regard to weight control or weight loss. The point I am trying to make in regard to exercise and running is that there is not a point of diminishing returns: “more is better” as long as you listen to your body and rest when it calls for it. I’m not saying this just because I’m biased and I’m a runner, there is proven documentation. In a study conducted by The American College of Sports Medicine, “…individuals who ran more than 50 miles per week had significantly greater increases in HDL (the good cholesterol) and significantly greater decreases in body fat, decreased levels of triglyceride, and a lower risk of coronary heart disease than individuals who ran less than 10 miles per week. In addition, the long-distance runners had a nearly 50% reduction in high blood pressure and more than a 50% reduction in the use of

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Third grade students from Longley School in Lewiston had the opportunity to attend a Seadogs game with the support of a private donor and the Lewiston Education Fund. The vision for this project created by Deena MayoBruns, a reading interventionist at Longley, comes from her belief in helping the children of Longley School build background

knowledge and cultural literacy. While working with small reading groups in many early reading texts, Ms.Mayo-Bruns was struck by the numerous references to baseball. For many American-born children from middle class families who experience Little League and other kinds of baseball experiences, this would be a comfortable setting for books, and the

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vocabulary familiar. Baseball for most of our immigrant children, and children born into poverty, is often unknown and unfamiliar. With the help of the third grade classroom teachers, the children were taught a unit with the theme of baseball, culminating with a trip to the Portland Seadogs. The teachers were able to present new vocabulary, teach the rules of the game, teamwork concepts, and the wider world of Maine beyond Lewiston. To learn more about the Lewiston Education Fund and how you can help make a difference, please visit www. lewistoneducationfund.org or contact Beth Gaudet at 795-4100. n

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and Yogalates, which are both held at St. Mary’s, 99 Campus Avenue, Lepage Large Conference Room. Classes run from July 6 to August 27. The cost of a core membership, which

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Strengthen your major muscles groups and increase your metabolism using weights, resistance tubes, and bands in this Tone-N-Tighten class. HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. HealthSteps is an award-winning health education and prevention program for adults. At HealthSteps you will get a program that meets the needs of the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. HealthSteps has a wide range of classes with the core membership fee including: Aquatic Fitness Join us for a super toning, calorie-burning, fun workout! While swimming skills are not needed, a comfort level in both deep and shallow water is important. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30 am - 7:15 am Core and Stretch Enjoy a great abdominal and lower back workout to help increase flexibility and strength. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8:00 am - 8:30 am Lap Swim Swim at your own pace and enjoy this individualized form of exercise in the 25-meter, 8-lane pool supervised by a certified lifeguard. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05 am - 7:30 am TNT (Tone-N-Tighten)

This weighted workout focuses on strengthening the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body using resistance tubes, bands, and weights. It’s also a great way to increase your metabolism! Mondays, Wednesdays, 7:00 am – 7:45 am Step and Tone This class combines the best of both worlds. Alternating between low-impact step aerobics and total body strengthening exercises for an all around workout. Fridays, 7:15am - 8:15 am Time to Relax Take time to really cool down and unwind with deep relaxation. Mondays, Wednesdays, 7:45 am – 8:00 am; Fridays, 8:15 am - 8:30 am Walk/Jog Enjoy the indoor track at your own pace. Includes a group warm-up, strengthening, cool-down, and stretching. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:05 am - 6:55 am Yogalates on the Ball Join us for a fusion of yoga and Pilates on an exercise ball to increase flexibility, improve coordination and develop strength.

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Officer Charles Weaver The Lewiston Police Department announces that two new Police Officers have graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on May 21, 2010. Officer Charles Weaver, 28, was recently hired by the Lewiston Police Department. Officer Weaver was born and raised in Southern Maine. He graduated from

Norwich University and accepted a commission in the US Army where he currently holds the rank of Captain. Officer Weaver served with the 101st Airborne following successful completion of Airborne school, Air Assault School, and Ranger School. He deployed to both Iraq, and most recently, Afghanistan. Upon his return from

deployment, Officer Weaver accepted a Command position in the Army Reserve. Officer Ashley Wade, 23, was recently hired by the Lewiston Police Department. Ashley is a native of Turner and a graduate of Leavitt High School and now resides in Lewiston. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Abnormal and

Forensic Psychology from the University of Maine in Orono. She was previously employed in the law firm of Skelton, Taintor & Abbott. Both officers were hired under the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2009 Hiring Recovery Program Grant. n

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HealthSteps Summer 2010 Specialty Classes

Looking to mix up your fitness routine? Try racquetball and have fun exercising with this fast-paced sport that is easy to learn and play.

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the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. HealthSteps offers a wide range of classes with the core membership fee as well as a variety of specialty classes, including: Gentle Exercise This class is designed for those with arthritis, recovering from cancer or any other individual who desires a mild form of exercise. It helps improve range of motion, strength, posture, balance, and coordination. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am - 9:45 am July 13 – August 12

Location: d’Youville Pavilion Activity Room, St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Avenue, Lewiston Cost: $22 or FREE with HealthSteps Core Membership Senior Fitness This one-hour class provides participants with a safe and effective workout that includes a warm-up, cardiovascular component, resistance training to build strength, balance, and flexibility exercises. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:15 am - 10:15 am or 10:30 am - 11:30

am July 12 – August 13 Location: d’Youville Pavilion Activity Room, St. Mary's d'Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Avenue, Lewiston. Cost: $30 Racquetball Have fun exercising with this fast-paced sport that is easy to learn and play. Specific time slots are available for registration Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the hour for an hour from 6:00 am until 8:00 am. Please call to reserve a time slot. Cost: 1 hour, 1x/week,

July 6 – August 20 = $35 or 1-hour, 2x/week, July 6 – August 20 = $56 HealthSteps is part of the Prevention & Wellness Services offered through St. Mary’s Health System. Call today and start your way to a new healthy lifestyle in which you will feel better, have more energy, meet great people, and enjoy exercise even more! For more information or to register, call HealthSteps at 777-8898 or visit them on the web at: www. stmarysmaine.com. Preregistration for all programs is required. n

a dog’s daily caloric needs. Many store-bought treats are highly processed and full of fat and sugar, but organic, natural, and whole food dog treats can be costly. Join the YWCA and Wendy Wren of the Prep Kitchen, to learn

how to make easy-to-prepare, delicious healthy treats at home. Participants will leave the class with recipes and samples. Wendy Wren is the owner and operator of The Prep Kitchen in Freeport. She has a lifelong love of food and food preparation. Her first job at age 16 was working at a Maine summer camp as a kitchen assistant. She is ServSafe

certified and ensures all safe food practices are observed. She has worked in restaurants, with caterers, and as a hotel food and beverage manager. A lifelong pet owner, she believes that a house isn't a home until it includes furry, four-legged family members. Cost to members of the YWCA is $15 and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Please call

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Canine Cuisine Class Offered at YWCA

The YWCA of Central Maine will be holding a Canine Cuisine class focused on preparing homemade dog treats. The class will be held on July 20 at 6 pm at the YWCA, 130 East Avenue, Lewiston.

Dog treats are convenient and fairly cheap to purchase, making it easy to over-indulge dogs with treats for training, reward purposes, or for just being cute! A single, high-calorie treat can use up to one-fourth of

Lewiston High School Senior Wins Scholarship Award

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ness Administration. Craig Larrabee, President & CEO of JMG says, "More than the money, this award is a vote of confidence for a young man who has not been handed life on a silver platter, but who has worked hard for the successes he has earned. We are all very proud of Delan and know he will make the most of his college experience." Delan’s teachers say he has been a true leader among students and contributed numerous hours volunteering. He helps coach the youth basketball team, is a big brother in the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, and donates his time as a disc jockey for a variety of charity events. Delan's JMG Specialist, Laurie St. Amant, says, "Delan is an amazing

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Lewiston Public Library Children’s Events at your Library. Pre-readers can play too by having their parents read to them. Participants may sign up anytime during the eight weeks of the game. Children will have the opportunity to earn a prize every week of the game, simply by meeting their personal goal. Here's how to play: 1. Write down how many

minutes you read each day. 2. At the end of the week add up how much you read that week. If you've met your goal (at least 2 hours/ week) you win! 3. Bring your log into the library the following week to claim your prize. 4. Three prize choices: – Get a little prize now. – Save up 3 wins to get a

Napa Valley Artist Workshop in Lewiston

“Hatfield” - Artist Don Hatfield poses in front of one of his works of art

“Rocky Point” - Artist Don Hatfield, medium: oil

Artist Don Hatfield will teach a 3-day oil painting workshop at L/A Arts' DownStage on July 16-17-18. It will involve two days of portraiture painting and one day of figure, with optional still life studies set up. Cost for all three days is $330, but 2-day and 1-day slots are also available. Many consider Hatfield one of the most innovative impressionists of our time, whose style of painting softly blends the figures of realism with the gentle touch of classic impressionism. His masterful use of color and light draw the viewer to his intimate serene scenes. Although his work is traditional in concept and technique, his works portray strong quiet emotions through subtle but rich textures, and with warm and inviting hues. Having first been a pastel artist, Hatfield’s painting technique involves sculpting form with gray tones and adding pronounced color over. His ability and results are amazing. It is no wonder that he has collectors from Asia, Europe and the US. His works have been on covers of magazines and some have even appeared in films. As an individual, Hatfield is comical and animated.

He is an experienced teacher, holding ongoing classes in and near his Napa Valley home. He works with students at whatever level they are at and gives individual attention as needed. Though laid back in his teaching method, he is very serious about painting. He has a wealth of knowledge and is committed to sharing it. Video clips of his teaching, from his newest DVD Fantasy Portraits In the Garden, can be viewed on his website: www.donhatfield.com. Images of his artwork and an on-going blog that reveals a sense of his personality and style are on Don’s website as well. Hatfield will be visiting Maine for the first time this summer, creating a unique opportunity for local artists and students of art to study and paint with a talented West Coast artist who has over 40 years of experiences to share. The workshop will be held at The Downstage at L/A Arts, # 5 Canal St. Alley, Lewiston (just off the first block of Pine Street). Friday and Sunday will focus on portraiture and Saturday will focus on figure in a costume. Register on line at www.laarts.org. For more information contact L/A Arts, (207) 782-7228. n

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Spirit of the Wolf Native American Pow Wow July 9th 10th & 11th 2010 Rt. 196 Lisbon Falls, ME (behind lisbon high School)

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better prize. –Get a ticket for a chance to win a BIG prize. The more tickets you enter, the better your chances are. All the BIG prizes will be awarded at the end of the game on August 16th. Children may play for any or all weeks. Any age may play, up to 12 years old. For more information, please call us at the Children’s Desk: 207513-3133. Campfire Sing Along Monday, July 12 at 6 pm Come join us as we sing great Sing Along songs (This Land is Your Land and Greasy Grimy Gopher Guts, for example) in front of a fake fire. We’ll also probably eat smores. Songbook will be provided This events is free. Tickets are not required, but those with tickets will be allowed in first. Tickets will be available beginning June 28th at the Children’s Desk. Martha Dana Ages 3 - 8, Martha Dana will bring both giant puppets and intense energy when she visits the library. This event is free, but tickets are required. They will be available beginning July 15th, 10:30am at the Children’s Desk.

Art Van Monday, July 12 & 19 at 10:30 am; Art Van is a mobile art program that brings the arts to children. Jamie Silvestri, Program Manager for the ArtVan, is an artist with 17 years experience. She provides hands on creative opportunities for self-expression, personal growth and fun. She uses art to help children explore and enrich their lives and make sense of the world around them. No pre-registration is necessary for this event. Storytimes Storytimes at the library are a great opportunity to enrich your little one with wonderful stories and lively songs. They are also an opportunity for parents to meet other parents and children in the area! Each storytime will last about a half-hour and is aimed at a specific age group. Siblings are always welcome too. No preregistration is necessary. Babytimes: Tuesdays at 10:30 am for ages 0 - 2½ Preschool Storytime: Friday at 10:30 am for ages 2½ - 5 All Ages Storytime: Mondays at 6pm for all ages! n

Agren Names Daigle Manager

Peter Daigle Peter Daigle of Lewiston was recently hired to the position of Store Manager at Agren Appliance & Television located at 90 Maine Street in Brunswick. In this position he is responsible for all store operations including merchandising, product sales, and inventory management. Daigle has more than 20 years’ experience in the re-

tail industry, most recently serving as Assistant Grocery Manager at Shaw’s Supermarket in Auburn. Daigle is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine and Southern Maine Community College and is a former youth coach for swimming, baseball and football. He and his wife reside in Lewiston. They have two grown children. n

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First Option Check Presented to City of Lewiston

Left to right: Peter Robinson, Great Falls Treasurer; Great Falls Manager Stavros Mendros; Mayor Laurent F. Gilbert, Sr.; Timothy Poutre, MD, Great Falls partner; & Lewiston City Administrator Edward Barrett. Another Great Falls partner, Ron Chicoine, MD, could not attend due to being called into surgery. Great Falls Recreation and Redevelopment LLC met this morning with Lewiston city officials to deliver their first installment payment for an option approved by voters on June 8, 2010. The approved option was to sell the Bates Mill #5 property to Great Falls, at fair market value, for the purpose of building a casino, pending State approval. Great Falls also announced this morning that they have already collected over 25,000 of the necessary 55,087 signatures they need to turn in by January 2011 to be on the November

2011 ballot. Mayor Laurent F. Gilbert, Sr., noted, "The City of Lewiston worked closely with Great Falls to develop the ballot question and option agreement that were presented to our voters in June. The voters have now spoken and have strongly endorsed this effort. Today's first option payment is the next step toward making this project a reality. If it is successful, it will bring new life to the Bates Mill #5 property, new jobs for residents of our region, and new activity to downtown Lewiston."

"We are delighted to be delivering our check more than two weeks early and with the overwhelming support shown by Lewiston voters," said Peter Robinson, Treasurer for the company. "Lewiston voters understand this is about revitalizing a struggling downtown and creating real economic development throughout the state. That is why we won Lewiston with a higher percentage of the vote than any other casino vote in history," continued Robinson. "I am ecstatic at the results. Upon receiving the petition on a

Thursday, over 100 people were trained, 93 poles were covered from Kittery to Houlton, over 20,000 signatures were collected in a low turnout primary, and we won Lewiston with 66% of the vote--a higher percentage than any previous casino vote," said Tim Poutre MD, another partner in Great Falls LLC. "We stand committed to economic development for Maine people with this project. We could take the easy road and hire an out-of-state firm," said Ronald Chicoine MD, another partner, pointing out that unlike other casinos that have been placed on the ballot by hiring out-ofstate petitioners, Great Falls has hired Maine people right from the beginning. "We will have Maine people put this on the ballot, because in this tough economy keeping Maine people working is important to us. Unlike others, we're not promising to employ Maine people, we are already doing it," said Chicoine. (Prepared comment due to being called into surgery) Stavros Mendros, the Manager for Great Falls LLC, was all smiles, "Of course I am happy with the big win and all the signatures, but I've worked on a lot of these issues in the past and I am most excited to be working with a group of investors who are so committed to making a difference right here in my home town. The voters have consistently rejected rural sites and have only approved Hollywood slots in Bangor. Bangor has been a huge success. I think the voters have made it clear; they want this in an urban area." n

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Gifted and Talented Open House Program

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This year’s Annual Gifted and Talented Open House was held at Geiger Elementary School where seven Lewiston schools were represented: Farwell, Montello, Geiger, McMahon, Martel, Longley, and Lewiston Middle School. The event was hosted by the two Gifted and Talented teachers, Desiree Spaulding and Mary Ann Methvin. The many projects on display of students (1st through 8th grade)

prizes. A study of volcanoes by a first grader and a knight in shining armor by Sylvia Schultz, both received Best in Show awards, and were highlights of the show. The students in the Gifted and Talented program vote for each other’s projects as a peer assessment and are very tough critics. At the open house, many parents, siblings and families of the Gifted and Talented students attended. Teachers, administrators,

supplemented with additional explorations and in-depth study of many

spanned all curriculum areas. Project’s subject matter created throughout the year included a CSI murder scene, geography around the world, terraforming Mars, working robots, architecture, archaeology, anthropology, and mythology. Debate, leadership, and medieval studies were displayed, including an eight foot solar system made of piñatas. The Great Wall of China and games of atoms and the periodic table won

former students, as well as the general public explored and discussed the abundance of information and the many different approaches employed by the students to construct products which demonstrated their months of research. The Gifted and Talented Program helps to challenge students who are in need of additional differentiation. Though the students adhere to the curriculum of the school district, their learning is

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Come enjoy the bounty of summer and spend the evening cooking, eating, and sharing tips with other interested adults. We will be hosting a 4-week series for adults, giving an introduction to healthy, affordable, and practical cooking. The series is open to all residents of LewistonAuburn. There will be free food and giveaways for folks who attend all four classes! Participation is limited to 12 adults, so don't miss the chance to sign up! Please call (207) 7535466 to register. There is a suggested donation of $5 to $15. For more information email Larkin. Kimmerer@tufts.edu or call 513-3847 and ask for Larkin. Date: Four Mondays, July 12 - August 2. Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Location: The Nutrition Center of Maine, 208 Bates Street in Lewiston. Cost: $5 to $15 sliding scale donation. The Nutrition Center of Maine is one of the newest health services offered by St. Mary’s Health System. Located in downtown Lewiston, the Center provides nutrition-related services for all residents in the community and is a resource

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Central Maine Medical Family Nursing Excellence Conference Nurses from the three hospitals of the Central Maine Medical Family met recently at the Bethel Inn and Conference Center for a Nursing Excellence Regional Conference. The conference showcased nursing practice excellence and promoted networking among colleagues to enhance future clinical projects. Sponsored by Sanofi Adventis, the conference included an educational session by that pharmaceutical company. The session covered discharge planning for patients going home from the hospital on medication for the prevention of the life-threatening condition of deep vein thrombosis. New medications and patient therapy options become available each year. Nurses must learn about these to remain competent and skilled. In turn, nurses teach patients about medications in order to improve their health. Nurses learn about new medications and therapies from a variety of sources, including sponsored educational sessions such as the one offered at the CMMF Nursing Excel-

Attendees at the CMMF annual Nursing Excellence Conference included, left to right, Shawn Donald, Laurie Cote, Pauline Martin, Barbara Williams, Deanna Rice, Cheri Camp, Tracy Cottle and Evawn Young. lence Regional Conference. In addition to the sponsor’s educational session, Rumford Hospital, Bridgton Hospital, and Central Maine Medical Center nurses shared information about recently implemented nursing patient safety and care initiatives. “As a nurse at CMMC and a member of the CMMC Magnet Council, my first regional conference was a great experience,” says Amy Ouelette, RN, who works in the CMMC intensive care unit.

“Bringing staff together from Rumford, Bridgton and CMMC is a positive and motivating experience. Being a part of and seeing the many nursing initiatives with positive patient outcomes is uplifting and re-affirms the compassion and excellent care that goes into the every day nursing care. “ Nursing initiatives presented at the conference

were aimed at promoting patient safety or improving nursing care to improve patient outcomes. Programs were designed by nurses to meet the specific needs of patients at each hospital. Some nursing initiatives were regional, involving nurses from all three hospitals working together to improve patient health outcomes. At Rumford Hospital,

the nurses check each of their patients frequently as a matter of nursing practice. However, over the last year, nurses formalized that process by implementing a policy that included nurses making scheduled hourly rounds on each of their patients. Diane York, RN, noted, “Hourly rounding has reduced the number of falls, which we monitor each month.” In-room nursing report has improved the transfer of information between nurses at Rumford Hospital. The on-coming and off-going nurses go into each patient’s room to exchange of information during shift changes. Nurse-to-nurse report happening in the patient’s room promotes patient safety and high quality nursing care. Amanda Tozier, R.N., said, “During in-room report, patients meet the nurse for the next shift. Nurses can discuss the needs of the patient with each other and with the patient. In-room report promotes patients being involved in making decisions about their health care.”

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15 Years and Still Flying at the Business to Business By Deb Heroux

Mitch Tomas and Danielle Sicotte of the Community Little Theatre relax at their exhibit before the festivities begun. (Photo by Debra Heroux) ness to Business Trade Show at the Androscoggin Bank ColisĂŠe. Over 175 businesses from Androscoggin County and beyond participated in this wellattended event, with attendance totals said to exceed 2,500 people. This year's theme was Show 2010: Launching a New Decade. Area businesses look forward to this event as a way to promote their products and services and also to meet and greet other business people. Friends meet and new friends are made as hundreds of people walk the aisles in search of free treaThe lovely Ladies of Austin Associates, left to right: sures. Laurie Ouellette of Sweet Crystal Malia, CPA, Hillary Eaton and Louise Robert Pea Designs in Lewiston, who (Photo by Debra Heroux) usually has a booth, decided this Growth Council in cooperation year to just attend; however she By Deb Heroux with the Androscoggin County did donate a half dozen bouquets Chamber of Commerce pre- to local businesses for them to On Thursday, June 10, The sented the 15th annual Busi- raffle off. Laurie said it is such a Lewiston Auburn Economic

Rick and Wendy Michaud of Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Foods (Photo by Debra Heroux) great way to network with other businesses and to also meet new people. Laurie believes in trying all new products and services offered. She has been known to stop for a chair massage, have her eyes scanned, and one year she even was in a sauna tent. Admission is free to this event with only a business card needed to get in. You walk in empty handed, but by the time you

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Mount Auburn Dental – Dr. Helmkamp Dr. Jim Helmkamp is a native of Akron, Ohio and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He attended the Ohio State University College of Dentistry earning his D.D.S. in 1983. He also has Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry- achieved by less than 1% of dentists. Dr. Helmkamp served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps in Savannah, Georgia. During his three years as a U.S. Army Captain, he received the Army Commendation Medal for saving the life of a young girl from drowning. In 1986 he and his family moved to Maine. He worked as an associate for three years at a large dental practice. He then purchased a practice in 1989 which was located in the old Auburn City Hall. Dr. Helmkamp relocated the practice to its new location in 1996. The newly renovated office is a small and intimate practice featuring the latest in modern technologies, including digital x-rays, sedation dentistry, TMJ treatment, 1-appointment porcelain crowns (Emax porcelain is used, and is the strongest available), veneers, Invisalign, and mercury- free fillings since 1994. As a new patient establishing with Dr. Helmkamp’s office, you will sit down together to get acquainted, go over your medical history, and discuss your goals, restorative or cosmetic, and any concerns. During his exam you will take a visual tour of your teeth through the use of intra-oral cameras. The camera will help you to visualize where your problem area(s) are and you will better understand any concerns or recommendations the doctor may have for your teeth. He will also do a complete exam for oral cancer and measure the health of your gums. Your treatment and options are based on your time, desires and financial budget. This comprehensive exam begins your first step to optimal dental health. When you visit the hygienist, your appointment will be scheduled for a full hour. At each cleaning, the hygienists do a six point probe of your gums. This will give you the confidence that your diligence in your homecare and that of your regular cleanings are working and also to pinpoint any areas that need attention. Did you know that gum disease is a known CAUSE of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and low birth weight? That is why this practice has created a fantastic periodontal program for its patients. They also provide fluoride to each patient as part of the cleaning fee because of its proven track record of reducing decay…it’s what is best for you, and that is what matters! Dr. Helmkamp and his dedicated staff are there to help you attain the best possible dental care avail-

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able to make you feel and look your best. The staff prides themselves on their team approach; working together to make your time with us a pleasant and informative experience. Dr. Helmkamp is a member of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, past Co-chair of the Maine Donated Dental Services, Fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International, served on the Executive Committee of the Maine Dental Association, past president of the Androscoggin Valley Dental Society and is a member of both the American Dental and Maine Dental Associations. In addition, he

does many donated dental services such as Dentistry with a Heart, Tooth prints clinics and provides much needed funding to the Boys & Girls Club of Auburn/Lewiston through his Smiles for Kids Program.

Dr. Helmkamp is an avid sports enthusiast. He loves golfing and skiing. He lives in Auburn with his wife Jill,, and daughter Annie. Dr. Helmkamp’s goal for you is to help you to achieve a healthy and stable mouth for life. All ages are welcome. All insurances are accepted. The friendly staff at Dr. Helmkamp’s practice are looking forward to helping you on your way to a healthy smile! Whole Body Health Begins with Dental Health! Telephone: 207-7823971 Located at: Mount Auburn Dental, 227 Mount Auburn Ave., Auburn Visit us on the web: www.mountauburndental. com and Facebook under Mount Auburn Dental. n

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Dottie Dymples: “Is it Soup Yet?”

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As a child I remember Thursday night was always leftover night. My mother would take all the leftovers in the refrigerator and make “Poor Man's Soup." She would put them in a kettle on the back of the old black stove. It would simmer un-

til the evening meal. What flavor! And if there was any left over, it was even better the next day. Would you believe that, try as I might, I have never been able to duplicate that great taste! I think it must have been that old black stove. Poor Man's Soup was made mostly with vegetables, but you can use a soup bone or salt pork. These are some of my favorites. Onion Soup 2 large onions 4 tbs butter or more 1 tbs flour 3 ½ cups water – or stock 4 thin slices of French bread 4 thin slices cheese Peel onions and slice thin. Put in a 2 qt kettle with 3 tbs butter. Cook slowly until onions are tender. Add flour; stir until flour is brown. Add water or stock

discard scum and add all vegetables but not cabbage. Cook covered for 30 minutes. Now add cabbage, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Serve hot: 8-10 servings.

slowly stirring all the time. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook covered 10-15 mins. Put 1 slice of French bread in bottom of soup bowls, put slice of cheese on top, and add the hot soup. Cabbage Soup Leftover ham bone 6 cups cold water

2 cups sliced carrots 1 cup turnip 1 ½ cups diced onions 4 medium potatoes diced ½ pound kielbasa 1 head cabbage shredded Salt and pepper Place ham bone in soup kettle, add water, cover and cook over medium heat for 1 ½ hours. Remove bone,

Velvet Tomato Soup 2 cups cooked tomatoes (strained) 1 tbs butter 1 tbs flour 1/3 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1 qt milk (scalded) ½ cup half and half ½ tsp nutmeg Puree the tomatoes. In a soup kettle melt butter and blend in the flour. Add the tomato puree, salt, soda and sugar. Gradually stir in scalded milk that has cooled slightly. Blend in half and half, sprinkle nutmeg on top and float a slice of lemon on top and serve.

Mother’s Poor Man Soup Salt pork and onions Leftovers Potatoes, tomato, corn, beans (green, yellow, lima) Chopped cabbage, carrots, turnip and parsnips Water to cover Put soup bone or salt pork and onions in pot. Simmer until onions are tender. Add any or all the vegetables and simmer. Thicken the soup with flour and water mixed just before you serve it. The longer it cooks the better. If there is any left it's even better the next day. Enjoy. Hint of the month: If your soup is too salty, add a raw potato cut in half, then throw the potato away when it is cooked and has absorbed the salt. n

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On Saturday, June 19 the Auburn Firefighters Local 797 hosted the Red Sox Alumni at Pettengill park in Auburn. The charity event is held for the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fund. On the right is 15-year-old Robin Botley of Lincolnville, who played on the Alumni team. (Photo by Deb Heroux) and Jeff Plympton. Also playing for the Alumni was 15-year-old Robin Botley of Lincolnville, Maine. She is a homeschooled freshman who plays shortstop on the Camden Hills High School varsity softball team. Her first at bat was a ball hit to shortstop, which resulted in an inside-thepark homerun. That was one play before the players and umpires realized they were using two softballs in the game. Being a very hot day, the firefighters had another treat in store as they brought in a truck and sprayed anyone who was interested in getting some relief from the heat. Young and old alike enjoyed this refreshing surprise.

Not only did the children in attendance appreciate the game, the adults also were heard reminiscing about various Sox memories, including Oil Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s antics and Sam Horn crushing the ball over the green monster long before anyone ever heard of Big Papi. Oil Can perhaps is most famous for his 1986 season with 16 wins and 10 losses in 214 innings pitched. In his ten years in the major leagues (1982-1991) he played for Boston, Montreal and Texas. He had a lifetime 78-77 record in 214 games pitched, with 43 complete games, 799 strikeouts and 368 walks. Sam Horn played Major League Baseball from 1987-1995. In those eight seasons he played with Boston, Baltimore, Cleveland and Texas. A first round draft pick in 1982 with the Sox, he had a .240 career batting average in his eight seasons and unfortunately never lived up to his potential as a power hitter. In 1992 while playing with the Orioles he originated the term horn, referring to the act of strik-

ing out six times in a single game. Jim Corsi pitched in the major leagues for 11 seasons from 1988-1999. He played for Oakland, Houston, Boston, Florida, and Baltimore. He has a lifetime record of 22-24 with a 3.25 ERA and seven saves in 481 innings pitched. He was a member of the inaugural Florida Marlins in 1993. Ken Ryan pitched eight seasons in the majors from

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Winkin at the University of Maine in Orono and leading them to the College World Series in 1986. Last but certainly not least is Billy Jo Robidoux. He played for six seasons in Milwaukee, Chicago (White Sox) and finished his career in Boston. He was a third baseman and also a designated hitter. He had a career batting average of .209 in 468 at bats. The real heroes of the day were the Auburn Firefighters. Local 797 had 12 players on their roster and three staff. The players included Dan Masselli, Eric Cobb, Craig Bouchard, John Roy, Nick Wiers, Kevin Rickett, Josh Harris, Capen Gabri, Chris Moretto, Ryan Demers, Zach Braband and Jim Hart. The staff were Richard Mcfadden, John Gravel and Jessica Bouchard. Everyone in attendance received a free program and autograph booklet. With no winner or loser, the firefighters made a push in the seventh inning and the game ended in a 14-14 tie. After the game, fans lined up for autographs and photographs, a righteous ending to a fun-filled family afternoon. n

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The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti

Q. I’m considering having a hip replaced. What are the odds that this operation will work? The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says joint replacement surgery is successful in more than 9 out of 10 people. And replacement of a hip or knee lasts at least 20 years in about 80 percent of those who have the surgery. In the procedure, an arthritic or damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint called a “prosthesis.” Artificial joints are medical devices, which must be cleared or approved by the FDA before they can be marketed in the United States The goal of surgery is to relieve the pain in the joint caused by the damage done to cartilage, the tissue that serves as a protective cushion and allows smooth, lowfriction movement of the joint. Total joint replacement is considered if other treatment options will not bring relief. In an arthritic knee, the damaged ends of the bones and cartilage are replaced with metal and plastic surfaces that are shaped to restore knee function. In an arthritic hip, the damaged ball and socket of this joint are replaced by a metal ball and plastic socket. Several metals are used, includ-

ing stainless steel, alloys of cobalt and chrome, and titanium. The plastic material is durable and wear-resistant polyethylene. The two most common joints requiring this form of surgery are the knee and hip, which are weight-bearing. But replacements can also be performed on other joints, including the ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow and fingers. After total hip or knee replacement you will often stand and begin walking the day after surgery. Initially, you will walk with a walker, crutches or a cane. Most patients have some temporary pain in the replaced joint because the surrounding muscles are weak from inactivity and the tissues are healing, but it will end in a few weeks or months. Exercise is an important part of the recovery process. After your surgery, you may be permitted to play golf, walk and dance. However, more strenuous sports, such as tennis or running, may be discouraged. There can be complications from joint-replacement surgery. These include infection, blood clots, loosening of the prosthesis, dislocation of the joint, excessive wear, prosthetic breakage and nerve injury. There are remedies for all of these complications, but sometimes the correction will take more surgery. Surgeons are refining techniques and developSee Geezer on page 21

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By: Deb Heroux Oh, July, a time for barbecues, beaches and training camp! Happy 234th Birthday, America! Freedom is a beautiful thing and I'd rather be here then anywhere else. Sox Thoughts... Every damn time Big Papi gets an out, I think the fans are booing him; however they are you-ing Kevin Youkilis, as they should be. I wonder if Big Papi ever thinks he's getting booed? The Sox are dropping like flies. In our last interleague series against the San Francisco Giants, we

had an injury a game. First off Friday night, Dustin Pedroia (the destroyia) hit a foul ball off his left foot and fractured it. He'll be gone for at least 6 weeks, and at this writing, thank God, will not require any surgery. Dusty is a very important player on this team and his cleats will be hard to fill. Saturday's game had ten-game winner Clay Buckholtz starting, but because we were in a National League city, he was unfortunately a hitter too and running the bases. He hyper extended his left knee running between first and second base. This could have been much more serious, but team doctor, Dr. Thomas Gill, thinks with a little rest he will be back at it the second week of July. On Sunday, catcher Vic-

tor Martinez was hit by a foul ball which deflected off his foot and broke the tip of his left thumb. He has been placed on the 15 day DL, and will miss 11 games. Our captain will take over the full time catching duties, but Tek currently has no back-up. Maybe we could get Pudge back! Both minor league catchers Mark Wagner and Dusty Brown are injured. This should be interesting. The Sox are piecing it together and so far we are doing pretty well. Josh Beckett is set to return this month as is Jacoby Ellsbury, and we have signed Eric Patterson to help fill in for Dusty at second. It's all up to the baseball Gods. Play ball! Standing Pat... Our three-time world

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champions New England Patriots will start training camp July 30th, with rookies reporting July 25th and veterans reporting on the 28th. Soon preseason football will be upon us and we will see all the players (even the ones we don't want to see) and the Hoodie aka Bill Belichick will use his great football mind and maybe we'll be four-time champions. We have several positions that need to be addressed. Who will be our second wide receiver? Wes Welker is said to be healing faster then expected, but with a serious injury like that, we need to have a plan B. Torry Holt is in the house and this seasoned veteran who has had a successful NFL career could be the man. Tom Brady is our QB, no doubt about that and now the talk is will Brady retire as a Patriot. From all accounts #12 has a great relationship with the Kraft family and at this point no worries in this womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Going Green... The C's gave it a hellava run, but came up short in the NBA finals. I thought we had it for a minute. The loss of Kendrick Perkins in game six did hurt us and we just ran out of gas. Our MVP was, in my opinion, Rajon

Rondo, and if he keeps up the great play and works on his foul shots, he will be a great Celtic someday. The MVP of the finals was Kobe Bryant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ahh, not in my opinion. Yes, Kobe is one of the best in the NBA, but his game never rose to the height of the finals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he received the award because he is Kobe. Pau Gasol was the MVP of the finals; call the police, he was robbed. The NBA draft gave us the 19th pick overall and the 52nd pick. Our 19th pick was #0 Avery Bradley, a 19-year-old guard out of Texas. He is said to be NBA ready with great defensive and mid-range shooting skills. The 52nd pick was #55 Luke Harangody out of Notre Dame; he also has great NBA potential, being the Big East player of the year in 07-08. Doc Rivers seems to be headed out of Beantown, not because he is unhappy with the Celtics organization, but because his son is one of the best high school baseball players in FLA. It is rumored that he will not sign because, simply, he is putting his family first. Good for him! What's Bruin? One of the greatest players in Bruinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history was named the eighth team president on June 16th. Cam Neely, who has meant so much to this

city, this team and this sport, will be in charge of hockey and business operations. Neely was drafted by Vancouver in 1983 and came to the B's in 1986. The right winger could score and he could check. Injuries to his thigh and knee forced him to retire in 1996. Neely could be the cog we need to get us to the next level, a Stanley Cup. Mark Recchi has resigned to a one-year contract. This 42-year-old veteran was our leading scorer in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoffs and is said to be a mentor to many of the younger players. We also drafted Tyler Sequin, who is said to be a fine acquisition. In a trade with Florida for Dennis Wideman we received 25-year-old Nathan Horton. Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation is that of a slacker, while many feel he has major untapped talent. Let's hope playing for the B's will give this young man an opportunity to show us what he's got. So spark up the grill, grab yourself a cold one and enjoy the rest of the summer, 'cause it's almost ovah! This is the New England Sports Scene for this month, as seen by this woman. Please mail me your thoughts at dheroux@turnerpublishing. net. Thanks for reading! n

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The Mardens Lady Is Coming To Readfield!

Birdie Googins, a.k.a. The Marden’s Lady, will give a performance in Readfield on Friday, July 23rd at 7:30PM at the Union Meeting House on Church Rd. In addition, there will be a Meet-and-Greet after the show to allow fans to take pictures with her and get her autograph. Birdie’s appearance will benefit the Readfield Historical Society’s Annex Project, to help RHS in replacing their moldy old back shed with a clean new annex, one with running water and a real flush toilet. She is “fabulously popular, superbly glamorous, always making a cutting edge fashion statement that only a supermodel can make.” She bills herself as an “unregistered Maine guide who has received rave reviews from outdoor sportsmen who marvel at the rugged outdoor skills of such a glamorous and famous model.” Exaggeration aside, Birdie truly is a one-ofa-kind Maine entertainer. Her off the wall sense of humor routinely has audiences laughing all the way home. She has a finelyhoned sense of comic timing in her delivery, her gestures, the very tenor and

rhythm of her voice, making the tales she tells really, really funny. Ticket prices will be $10 in advance and $12 the night of the performance and include the Meet-and-

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TV Host Holds Book Signing in South Paris

Dedicated fans of Tom with the Stars" and "America's By Bob Tymoczko Bergeron, host of "Dancing Funniest Home Videos," began

POSING WITH THE STAR: Sue Tymoczko of Lewiston stands beside Tom Bergeron, host of "Dancing with the Stars," as he is about to sign her copy of his memoir, "I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can."

gathering at the Celebration Barn Theater in South Paris at about 5:30 p.m. on June 26 to buy copies of his memoir, "I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can: Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood" and have them signed by the author. As the early arrivals waited patiently in line for the 6:30 event, many of them discussed various contestants on "Dancing with the Stars" and spoke of how much they enjoyed that show. Once the doors opened, the fans filed patiently in, spending some time while waiting to meet Bergeron by perusing items in the fundraising silent auction being conducted at the theater. See TV Host on page 21

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I once knew a retired sea captain – Capt. Thomas Hutchins – who lived in a classic Maine cape. The house had been built by Capt. Brown’s great-grandfather – also a sea captain – and had been in his family for over a hundred and fifty years. The fine old homestead sat on ten acres of land that sloped up and then down to a beautiful bay and included 600-feet of bay frontage. One of the odd things about the house, I thought, was that you couldn’t see the water from either the large dining room or the big comfortable parlor beside it. Both rooms had large windows with views Cmmc, from page 11

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of the back field. But the land sloped up toward the back, effectively blocking any view of the water. Being nosy, on one visit I remember asking Capt. Brown if there was a view of the water from any of the upstairs rooms and he simply said, ‘No, there isn’t. There’s no view of the water from any window in the house!’ I was surprised by his answer so after a polite pause I felt I had to ask why he thought his great-grandfather would build a nice house on a big lot with water frontage and decide to put the house in probably the one spot where he’d have no view of the bay and the harbor. Capt. Brown’s answer gave me a glimpse into the mind of his 19-century forebear when he said, probably reciting an old family argument passed down from father to son: “John, you have

fections, patient safety with fall prevention as well as medication administration, the Baby-Friendly hospital initiative and The Blue Folder Project.” “The 4th annual CMMF Nursing Excellence Regional Conference was a great opportunity to network with other nursing professionals from our three hospitals but also offered an excellent update in nursing practice that can help us care for our patients better,” added Mary Philbrick, RN, Educator, CMMC ICU. n

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great-grandfather earned his living on ships and when he came home after a long voyage the last thing he wanted to do was look out onto a loud, busy harbor full of vessels. It’s probably the same reason, John, that people today don’t want to build a nice place with a view of a busy exit on the Maine Turnpike. I thought Capt. Brown

made a good case and then recalled other waterfront towns in Maine, towns like Thomaston, whose Main Street was lined with fine old sea captain’s houses that didn’t have a view of the harbor, either. After a while Capt. Brown continued his explanation saying, ‘Back in those days, John, if you wanted a nice place on the water you bought land on a lake. On a lake you had no loud cargo vessels coming and going and no 15-foot tides that go out and leave behind nothing but seaweed-covered rocks, deep mud and the smell of clam flats.’ My talk with Capt. Brown made me realize once again how the views and values on Maine real estate had changed in just my lifetime. I remember as a kid hearing about small lots in our town on the water – deep

sist homeowners who are unable to make necessary repairs to their homes. The Lewiston/Auburn Chapter was started in 2002. To learn more about Rebuilding Together visit the national website at www. rebuildingtogether.org. To make a donation to the Lewiston/Auburn Chapter or volunteer for next spring’s “Rebuilding Day” please contact us at Rebuildng Together L/A, PO Box 7161, Lewiston, ME 04243. n

water frontage – that were being offered for sale for hundreds of dollars. Back in the 1960s there was a house on a small lot near us that was offered to my father for $400.00 cash. Dad said he’d think about it. Recently I was looking at the annual report of a town where my uncle used to own a 4-acre piece of land on the water (I know, I need a hobby). Anyway, according to the town’s assessors my uncle’s lot alone was now valued at well over a million dollars. He had sold it in 1963 for $16,000 and thought he had done well. Come to think of it he’s never had much luck with Megabucks tickets either. Have John McDonald bring “A taste of Maine humor” to your next banquet or convention. Email him at: mainestoryteller@ yahoo.com or phone: 899.1868. n

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Five-time Olympian and reigning U.S. Professional National Road Race Champion George Hincapie will participate in the second annual Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen, a noncompetitive run, walk and cycling event benefiting The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. The Dempsey Challenge offers a 5K and 10K run/walk on October 2 and cycling routes of 10, 25, 50 and 100 miles on October 3. All events will begin and end at SimardPayne Police Memorial Park in Lewiston, Maine. Hailed as “America's premier classics rider,” Hincapie, 37, took part in the inaugural event in 2009, highlighting a stellar lineup of professional cyclists including David Zabriskie, Ted King and Stephen Roche. He took part in the weekend festivities capped by a 50-mile ride alongside his friend, actor Patrick Dempsey. “Patrick and I share a passion for cycling and we both want to do our part to help those living with cancer,” said Hincapie. “My family has been touched

by the disease and I’m looking forward to returning to Maine and doing my part to provide support and increase awareness.” “I had a great time with George last year,” said Dempsey. “To have a rider of his caliber participate in the Dempsey Challenge meant a great deal to me. George understands the significance of the event and I’m thrilled to have him back.” Hincapie, a Greenville, SC resident, turned professional in 1994 and has competed in the Tour de France for the past 14 years. He is the only rider to be on a Tour winning team eight times, placed a career-best 14th in 2005 and recovered from a stage 17 crash to place 19th overall in 2009. He currently rides for team BMC and is the co-owner of Hincapie Sportswear. Hincapie Sportswear returns as the official jersey of the Dempsey Challenge and will partner with participating teams to create custom jerseys for the event. For more than 50 years, the Hincapies have dedicated themselves to excellence in the sport of

SeniorsPlus Board of Directors Officers and New Member

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ing new ones such as minimal-incision surgery. Instead of a 6- to 12-inch-long incision used in a standard total knee replacement, some surgeons are using a 4- to 5-inch incision. And instead of the typical 10- to 12-inch incision in a total hip replacement, surgeons are operating through one 4-inch cut or two 2-inch cuts. Minimal incisions reduce trauma, pain and hospital stays. Not all patients are candidates for minimalincision surgery. There is a surgical alternative to total hip replacement. It’s called hip resurfacing. The primary

Farmington. Incoming Secretary Margaret Ross resides in Lewiston. Continuing Treasurer Flo Leduc-Merry resides in New Gloucester. SeniorsPlus has elected new Board member Michael Burke, CEO of Community Concepts. n difference in hip resurfacing is that the surgeon doesn’t remove the ball at the top of the thigh bone. Instead, the damaged ball is reshaped, and then a metal cap is anchored over it. Hip resurfacing, unlike hip replacement, preserves enough bone to permit a total replacement if it is necessary later. Resurfacing is not recommended for patients with osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones porous and vulnerable to fractures. Some healthcare experts advise getting a replacement hip joint, not a resurfacing, if you are older than 65. If you have a question, please write to fred@ healthygeezer.com. n

while cyclists are invited to take part in a participant lobster bake the following day. The Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Survivor Walk will be part of the closing ceremonies on Oct. 3. Participants are encouraged to create or join teams through the Dempsey Challenge website to build camaraderie and assist their fund-

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something inappropriate, he pointed to his head and told me that he has a very good internal censor that keeps him out of trouble. He added, however, that he does have fun before the live show and that his comments during the dress rehearsals make those tapes the favorites of the cast and crew. He also said that he sometimes skirts the edge of what would be acceptable and quoted an example from a recent "Dancing with the Stars" performance. Bergeron is clearly a person who is at ease with himself and his craft. Although a gifted performer, he is very natural and down-to-earth, attributes which he praises Tony Montanero for helping him achieve years ago when he studied at the Celebration Barn Theater.

The event was an obvious success and the attendance even more than anticipated. Many fans near the beginning of the line purchased more than one book, but the organizers soon began limiting each person to one copy so that they did not run out of books. Bergeron, who was casual, friendly and unassuming, personalized his autograph on each fan's book and posed with anyone who asked. He even gave a brief performance as a seated mime in a box for one lady who had someone videotaping while she stood beside him. When I told him that I admired his quick wit but wondered whether he ever worried about perhaps blurting out

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Androscoggin Relay for Life Bill Van Tassel

The Androscoggin County Relay for Life overnight walk was held at the Edward Little track in Auburn on June 4. Family and corporate teams from Lewiston/Auburn and surrounding communities began circling the track about 6:15 PM and continued through the night and early Saturday morning. The teams had from one to fifty walkers and went by title from Becky’s Forget Me Nots to the Long Haulers to Wal-Mart. It was hoped that the nearly 50 teams would raise around $85,000. Just before the first lap, the Survivors Lap, the gathering heard some very personal comments from Honorary Survivor Chairwoman Diane Dunton Bruni of Windham. The maxim “Experience is a great teacher” couldn’t be truer than in Diane’s story. Her mother passed away in 1996 from a malignant brain tumor. Six years later her husband Bob died from

The family team of Maryanne Gallant of Lewiston pose just before beginning the Relay for Life Survivors’ Lap at the Edward Little track on June 4. From L to R: Maryanne Gallant, Dawna Cote, Alex Cote, Ray Fortier and Sue Gallant. Maryanne “Marie” was diagnosed last year with a stage IV cancer in one of her tonsils. With chemo and radiation the fast-growing cancer was fortunately caught in time, and Marie seems to be doing fine. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

With five family members affected with cancer, including herself, Diane Dunton Bruni was the 2010 Honorary Survivor Chairwoman of the Relay for Life event. Diane spoke to the walkers and supporters gathered for the annual overnight walk about her experience in losing a mother, husband and sister to different forms of cancer. The crowd listened attentively to the very,personal voice of first-hand experience of tragedy and survival over the course of 14 years. Here, she holds up her sister’s baseball cap. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

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pancreatic cancer. One older sister, Becky Clough (2003 Honorary Chair) lost her battle with Breast Cancer in 2003. On the heels of these losses, another sister, Deb, and Diane herself were diagnosed with breast cancer. The experiences have taught Diane many things and she clearly had the crowd’s attention on Friday evening as she related her

story. She has been faithfully involved in Relay for Life event since 1996 when her mother died, and has spoken to many groups about her family’s cancer experience. Diane pointed out the word HOPE spelled out in Luminaria on the Edward Little terrace and noted that the hope of the American Cancer Society is that HOPE become CURE.

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FIREWORKS

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7:30 a.m..... 5K Moxie Road Race - Behind X-tra Mart, across for the Lisbon High School. ........Sponsored by The Lisbon Recreation Dept. 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Emcee on Maine St. Stage 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. .... Moxie Festival Parade and Parade Review- sponsored by Androscoggin Bank / Town of Lisbon 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Pony Rides - by Maine Trailriders 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Moxie Book Sale - Friends of the Lisbon Library @ MTM Center 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Children’s Games - Main St. rea - Sponsored by Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union 9:15 a.m. -------- National Anthem sung by Shawn Arndt 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Face Painting * Dan and Kathy Dearing - Behind the Food Court Benefit Ashlee Stone Memorial Bench Fund. 10 am to 3 pm-------Uncover Your Hidden Treasures” Daniel Buck Soules who has appeared as an appraiser on the Antique Road Show will give you an appraisal. $5 donation 11:00 a.m. -------- Moxie Recipe Contest at Maine St. Stage 11:00 a.m. -------- Martin Gibson Open Guitar Workshop @ Dube’s Music 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Child Identification Program - Masonic Hall 12:00 p.m. -------- Music by Martin Gibson - Guitar Concert followed by Workshop Dube’s Music 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.-- Painting Exhibit * Lisbon Historical Society Archives/Museum MTM Center featuring Frank Gross 12:00 p.m. -------- Penny Scramble - Downtown Main Street, Sponsored by Lisbon Recreation Dept. ....& The Chamber 12:30 p.m. -------- Bubblegum Blowing Contest - Downtown Main St., Sponsored by

Lisbon Recreation Department 1:00 p.m. --------- Present Company, sponsored by Drapeau’s Costume....UNDER THE TENT 1:30 p.m. --------- Fireman’s Muster - on upper Maine St., Sponsored by the Lisbon Fire Departments 2:00 p.m. --------- Magic Show by The Great Stephan, Sponsor by The Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union 2:00 p.m. --------- Steve Hildonen ‘Tunes and Trivia’ win prizes ... UNDER THE TENT 2:00 p.m. --------- “Moxie” Chuggin’ Challenge - by Moxie Store 3:00 p.m. --------- Coastal Cloggers - UNDER THE TENT 3:00 p.m. --------- Demo Fit Stop Ltd. in front of the stage 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. -- Music Review - Local Talent, Audio sponsored by Dube Music 4:00 p.m. --------- Dube’s Music Review Sponsored by Dube’s Music 7:00-8:15 ----------- 195th Army Band @ American Legion 158 Webster St. Sunday, July 11th 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Spirit of The Wolf POW WOW - Behind Lisbon High School 11:00 a.m. ---------- Chief Worumbo’s Fun/Canoe/Kayak Race - Durham Durham Launch on Rt. 136 in Durham. Race Day registration starts at 9:00 a.m.. Contact FMI Call:782-2302 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. --Ridge Road School House Open House - Corner of Uplan Rd. and Ridge Rd. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE: VISIT

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Nothin’ But Small Talk… It's Fun to the Finish at the Fairs!

Valerie Grondin, Maine Standardbred owner, trainer, and driver, warms up a race horse at the Farmington Fair. Help support Maine’s agriculture and the local harness racing businesses and attend the local fairs this summer. Find the 2010 fair dates at www.mainefairs.org.

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July 1st marked the start of the Maine Agricultural Fair season and harness racing at the Houlton Fair! The Maine Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association, the Maine Harness Racing Promotional Board, and the Maine Harness Horsemen’s Association encourage each and every one of you to go out this year to support the fairs and cheer for your favorite Standardbred race horse and your favorite driver. As the saying goes, “It’s Fun to the Finish!” Harness racing is based on tradition and history and is a rich part of American history. In America’s younger years, every household had a horse and inevitably they began to compete to see whose horse was the fastest. These races usually took place on coun-

try roads and village streets, but as these contests continued to grow and gain popularity, racetracks were built to accommodate the horses, the horsemen and their fans. The first race tracks were opened in the mid-1800s, but you could find harness racing events as early as 1825 at the local county fairs. By the 19th century harness racing was the most popular sport in the United States. Today, harness racing can still be found at hundreds of county fairs, including 9 of Maine’s fairs. The sport is also popular in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Italy, and France. The Standardbred horse is a beautiful, gentle breed of horse that is affectionate and easy to work around. They are known for their willing temperaments and laid-back personality. They can be any solid color but tend to be mostly brown and black. Their height can range from 15 hands to 17 hands and they can weigh between 800 and 1200lbs. They are a

versatile and athletic horse that will excel for years after their racing careers are over and in whatever discipline you choose. An organization called Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization can be found in many states, including Maine, and works to promote the breed and find homes for off the track Standardbreds. Visit the Maine website at www.sphomaine. net to learn more about the “recycled racehorse.” In the early days of harness racing, county fairs provided an ideal venue for friends and

neighbors to race their horses against one another. Fairs back then were the highlight of the summer, much as they are now in Maine. Harness men and women bring their best horses to race and people come from far and wide to watch them. Whether you love the majesty of the horse, the thrill of the race, or like to relax and enjoy time spent with other people, going to the fairs and the local racetracks is an ideal recreational activity. What makes harness racing great is that anyone can get involved! You can become an owner or you can train or drive with the proper license. Go to the race tracks, meet the trainers, drivers, and owners and talk with them about their great experience with their Standardbreds and harness racing. Although it appears most action happens on the track, the harness racing industry has a large influence that spreads beyond that. It is a sport that employs thousands of people nationwide and contributes billions of dollars to local economies through taxes and the sale of feed, farm equipment, trucks, horse trailers, racing equipment, attire, and more. The racing industry helps support our economy, so let’s do our part and support harness racing and the local agricultural fairs that keep this great sport alive! Remember it’s all about the horses, having fun, and supporting local! Check out the Maine fair schedule at www.mainefairs.org. n

...It’s all about the Horses & the Fairs! Ossipee Valley Fair So. Hiram ~ ossopeevalleyfair.com th th 16 -18 Waterford World’s Fair No.Waterford 22nd-24th Pittston Fair Pittston ~ pittsonfair.com th th 30 -Aug 8 Bangor State Fair Bangor ~ bangorstatefair.com 30th-Aug 7th Northern Maine Fair Presque Isle 8th-11th

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We Invite you to check out the Fairs and Harness Racing in Maine! It’s a daily double! Check out our websites: meharness.com mainefairs.org

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A.F.D. and Sox Alumni

Former Red Sox pitcher Dennis “Oil Can” Boyd runs the Kid’s Clinic before the game on June 19. (Photo by Deb Heroux)

Umpires Dave Coffill and Read Rich have the fun assignment of keeping things straight (Photo by Deb Heroux)

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