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Local Snowmobile Clubs Hold Snowfest Sabattus Snowfest a Success
Bill Van Tassel
Not a whole lot of snow, but enough ice on Sabattus Pond allowed the local Mountaineers snowmobile club to hold their annual Snowfest last month. The two-day event attracted sledders from Gardiner, Brunswick, Gray, Chelsea as well as from
the surrounding towns of Wales and Litchfield and Lewiston. The Wales Ridge Runners ran the hot food booth while the Litchfield Club provided the obstacle course. Local Fire and Rescue teams were on hand for safety purposes. A 1000-foot radar run strip saw almost 350 drags, with the fastest time (Keith Woods, Sabattus) clocked at 145.5 miles and hour. Sabattus club member Don Fournier was man-
ning the radar gun while Charlie Stubbs was giving the sledders the starter’s call. The proceeds from this kind of event help the clubs maintain their trails and upkeep the grooming equipment. (The following weekend found another snowmobile club in Turner carting in snow for their One Lunger event from the surrounding cornfields because of the lack of snow.) n
Dozens of snowmobilers lined up at the Sabattus Snowfest last month to have their machines timed in the Radar Run. The fest was held by the Sabattus, Wales and Litchfield snowmobile clubs on Sabattus Pond. Club member Nick Mulligan is monitoring the line-up while Charlie Stubbs was doing the "Go". (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
Local emergency and rescue personnel were on hand for the annual Sabattus Snowfest. They’re looking on here from behind the Radar Run starting line along with a couple reps (right) from Woody’s Performance Center, Topsham. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
Girl Scout Cookies Booth Sale! Durham Brownie Troop 72 (3rd Graders) will be selling Girl Scout Cookies at the Durham “Get N’ Go” on Saturday, March 10 from 9am-12pm. All cookies will be on sale.
Can’t make the sale, but still want cookies? Contact Nancy Decker to order at 751-1323. Thank you for supporting your local Girl Scout Troops! n
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Maine Man Retires After Serving 34 Years
A retirement ceremony was held on Friday, February 24th for Colonel Ricky J. Cornelio, son of John and Arlene Cornelio of Jay, retiring after serving in the United States Air Force for the past 34 years. Colonel Cornelio started his career as an enlisted air-
man in September, 1978. He served as an enlisted airman at Shaw AFB in South Carolina and Plattsburg AFB in New York. In 1985, after graduating from Plattsburg University, Colonel Cornelio attended Officer Training School at Lackland AFB
in Texas, where he was a distinguished graduate. Other notable educational achievements throughout his career also include two Master of Arts degrees and one Master of Science degree. His career as an officer brought him to Grissom AFB, Indiana, Offutt AFB,
Nebraska, Kelly AFB, Texas, Suwon AB, Korea, Randolph AFB, Texas, Naval War College, Rhode Island, Charleston AFB, South Carolina, Air Force Headquarters in Washington DC, Joint Staff, Washington DC, Scott AFB, Illinois, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota, and lastly to the Pentagon in Washington DC. The ceremony was held at the Pentagon in Washington DC and was attended by his children Christine and her husband, Lieutenant Mike Berl from San Diego and son Robert John of Woodbridge VA. Also attending was his parents, John and Arlene Cornelio of Jay, brothers Steve of Turner, Mark of Lewiston and John of Colorado Springs, CO, and sister Donna of
Farmington. Special friends Claire Grady, Harold Hanson and Elaine Duke and nearly 125 friends and coworkers also attended the ceremony. The ceremony began with the National Anthem followed by an Invocation and then remarks and presentations from Lt. General Judith Fedder and Major General John Cooper. Some of the notable presentations included congratulatory letters from the Secretary of the Air Force, the president of United States, Barack Obama and former President George E. Bush. He also received a special presentation from the enlisted force and a Flag Box with all of his medals that he’s earned throughout his career and a flag that was
flown at his four command locations and the pentagon. Col Cornelio was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. The ceremony concluded with remarks from Colonel Cornelio and everyone then singing the Air Force song. A receiving line and light refreshments was enjoyed by all and then a reception was held at the Chrystal City Sports Pub. Colonel Cornelio plans on spending the next few months traveling and deciding what direction his career will next take. We all wish to thank him for his patriotic service and wish him the very best in whatever direction he chooses.n
Pictured are John and Arlene Cornelio with the gift given to them from their son, Colonel Ricky Cornelio, at his retirement ceremony. The gift contained a flag that was flown over the pentagon on 2/15/2012 in honor of John and Arlene Cornelio for the retirement of Colonel Cornelio. Below the flag are the military insignias and dates of service of all four brothers who served in the armed forces for a total of over 60 years combined.
Pictured is Colonel Ricky Cornelio with his parents John and Arlene Cornelio of Jay at his retirement ceremony.
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Students in Mrs. Chris Cormier's second grade class at Lisbon Community School once again participated in the Hearts for Seniors Project for the residents at the Lamp Alzheimer’s Facility in Lisbon. Students volunteered their time to make special Valentines for the residents at the nursing home. This is the seventh year students in Mrs. Cormier’s class assisted with the project. “The students love making the connections in the community with our seniors. They make their Valentine’s very unique and many of my students include poems and other messages with their Valentine cards,” shares Cormier. For more information contact Monica Millhime by calling 7540021 or email mmillhime@ lisbonschoolsme.org. n
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Community Meditation Group
Chill Yoga is offering a monthly meditation class at their tranquil, open space at 178 Lisbon St. This is a free, donation-based group practicing open, interpretable meditation. The group, which meets for an hour, happens mostly in silence, with participants free to break as they choose. There are many mats, cushions and blankets to make it a comfy experience. You can meditate lying down. Straightbacked chairs are available if requested before-hand. Anyone is welcome to contribute information and insight regarding meditation practice. People who come to meditation group have different religious faiths, follow different spiritual traditions or teachers, or have different paths of practice and opinions. Through the practice of meditation the capacity
to be fully open to our experience is cultivated, as is the ability to respond to everyday life situations with greater clarity and respect. Facilitator Jessy Kendall says, "The process of constantly trying to remember your true, quiet self within your surroundings is multilayered. It is the single most relaxing action you can
commit to, but people often shy away from groups sits. I did at first, but I realized that meditating with others is a powerful focus; a true reminder of why we sit in the first place." Meditation practice can increase blood flow and slow the heart rate, which can lead to a deeper level of relaxation. It is good for
Supervising People
The Corporate and Community Services department at Central Maine Community College will offer Supervising People: the Essential Skills for Leaders. This five-part series will be held on Fridays, March 16 to April 13 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The cost is $315, including workbooks and materials. This program will help managers, supervisors, and team leaders identify communication barriers, performance issues and will provide tools to address difficult employees. Participants will to learn how
to tackle the difficult issues and improve team productivity. Topics include communication, coaching for improved performance, teambuilding, and collaborative team problem solving. For more information or to register, please contact Central Maine Community College Corporate & Community Services department at 207-755-5280 or 800-891-2002, opt. 7, email training@cmcc.edu or visit www.cmcc.edu/training. Registration deadline for this program is March 9. n
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people with high blood pressure as it has been shown to bring the B.P. to normal, decreases muscle tension and headaches, as well as increases serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Research suggests that meditation improves memory and increases activity of 'naturalkiller cells', which fight bacteria and cancer cells. It can also reduce activity of viruses and emotional distress. Kendall states, "Meditation can be more restorative than sleep. Practice shows our ego-based internal dialogue to be simply passing memory; real, but not the only force that guides our lives." That's the goal, anyway. Come find out for yourself. Second Sundays, noon to 1 p.m. at Chill Yoga Studio, Lewiston. n
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Nothin’ But Small Talk…Get Fit to Ride! Jess Small
With any new sport or physical activity you take up, you must get in shape, just like with horseback riding. Horseback riding for me isn’t new, but from November till March my barn and riding time is very limited thanks to our lovely long, cold, and snowy winter. There are lots you can do to get in shape so that first real ride of the spring isn’t so painful afterwards! A fit rider is also better for the horse too. A rider who is fit and toned will feel lighter and more comfortable on a horse’s back compared to an unfit rider who is sloppy in the saddle. Plus poor posture, muscle imbalances, and lack of fitness can make riding not so enjoyable. Your horse’s way of going and soundness can also be affected when you are unfit and unbalanced. To be a good rider you must be a good athlete, despite what people say about the horse doing all the work. Riding usually uses the shoulders, triceps, biceps, abdominals, back,
inner and outer thighs, and the back of the calf. A good cardio workout, stretching, and strength training will get you fit during your off time. You can go to the gym to get these workouts, set up a strength program with a fitness instructor, and take a step, yoga, Pilates, or Tai Chi class. You can also get a good workout at home with the following exercises: A great leg and calf workout involves just your stairs at home. You can walk up and down them to work your legs then stand on the edge with just your toes on the stair and stretch your down and lower your heels. You should feel a stretch in your calf and hold for ten seconds. Do this to start for 15 times a day until its easy then increase by 5 reps and so on. You can use a beach ball or workout ball that’s at least a foot in diameter. Sit on a hard chair with your knees at a right angle to the floor. Place the ball between your knees, squeezing, and hold for 15 seconds and release. Do this thirty times until it becomes easier, increase by 10 reps, and so forth. Abs are crucial to riding correctly and properly. To strengthen your abs, spend 2 to 5 minutes three or more times a week doing
sit ups and other abdominal exercises. Make sure to work the upper and lower abs and do not strain your neck or back. “The Plank” is a great abs work out where you start in a push
your news on the floor and forearms holding up your upper body. For your upper body a small set of weights is a great way to ton your biceps and triceps, as well
a gym or by working with a personal trainer. Stretch, stretch, stretch! Always stretch before and after exercising and riding! Be sure to stretch each muscle for at least 30
Horseback riding, whatever what discipline may be, is a great workout for your legs, ags, back, arms, and mind! Stay in shape during the off season by working out at home or hitting the gym. Your horse will appreciate it! up position but with your forearms on the floor. Hold yourself up with your forearms and with balls of your feet the only things touching the floor. Hold for 15 seconds and repeat. As the exercise gets easier you can increase your reps. A modified version is to have
as your shoulders. Pushups with your arms wide are great for the chest and shoulders. Bring your arms close together and keep elbows pointed in to get a great triceps workout. Make sure you learn how to properly use your weights by taking a class at
seconds, especially focusing on your legs, which have the biggest muscles. Yoga is a super great way to stretch your entire body. Horseback riding will show you muscles that you never thought you had so strengthening and stretching will help prevent the
soreness. Last but not least, Cardio! No matter if you trail ride, show in the ring increasing your stamina by strengthening your heart muscle. Running, power walking, jumping rope, and step classes are all great ways to increase you cardio level. So what are you waiting for? Start now and be a better rider come spring and look better too! Make sure to contact a personal trainer to get advice and learn the proper ways of exercising. They can also set up a training program to meet your goals. Make 2012 the year that you will be in the best shape and taking your riding to a new level! Also don’t forget your horse! A horse's fitness is essential to both his overall health and performance. A horse that is fit has less chance of injury and much more endurance than a horse that is a "pasture statue". This is the same principal that applies to humans. Like a human, horses need cardiovascular and muscular endurance to be able to perform, especially in equestrian sports like eventing, jumping, and endurance, although every horse benefits from a good exercise program. n
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Jodi Cornelio
If everyone aged 50 years old or older were screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from colon cancer could BE AVOIDED. Here are some facts referenced by the Center of Disease Control (CDC) • Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is the second leading cause of
cancer-related deaths in the United States. • Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States. • The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age. • More than 90% of cases occur in people aged 50 or older. • The National Guidelines estimate that 60% of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented if all men and women aged 50 years or older were screened routinely. Through my readings and interviews with experts on colon cancer it has been de-
termined that in most cases colorectal cancer develops from abnormal growth, i.e., precancerous polyps in the
colon or rectum. Screening tests can find these polyps before they become cancerous and they can be removed at that point. Ways to decrease your risk of colon cancer in addition to regular screening are: · Part-take in some type of physical activity every day. A simple goal should be to go for a brisk walk every day for 30-60 minutes. With exercise, more is better. · Maintain a diet high in fiber, 25-35gms/day that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and bran. · Decrease the amount of
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animal proteins and saturated fats – this doesn’t mean that you have to be a vegetarian just balance your week by eating mostly fish, seafood, poultry and perhaps red meat only three times a week instead of everyday. · Drink 8 glasses (64oz.) of water every day · To help with digestion and circulation. The guidelines on colorectal screening are as follows: • Your first colorectal screening should take place at the age of 50 for both men and women with no medical history of colon cancer or polyps. • Early and more frequent screenings may be necessary if you have a family history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer. Ask your doctor. • Start the screening process at an earlier age and more frequently if you have inflammatory bowel disease.
It’s always a good idea to have these discussions with your primary care physician if you think you may be at an increased risk for colorectal cancer. Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, AS, BA, MBA
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New England Sports Scene-March 2012 New England
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By: Deb Heroux First, let me say Happy Birthday to me! This birthday is a milestone for me… 50! It seems like life passes by so quickly and then you blink and here you are, eligible for AARP. I am fortunate to have a ten year boy who keeps me feeling much younger than I am. Age is only a state of mind, so I am not even there yet. Standing Pat… After having made a bold prediction of a Patriots win, I was totally off. I will be the first to admit it; I have to say it didn’t hurt as much as 2007. But a loss never feels good. We were one touchdown away from victory. Wes couldn’t help us and neither could season sensation Gronk, who was obviously hobbled and not going to do much for us. Neon Dieon couldn’t hold the ball either. No one emerged as a hero and the G-men had our number again… Seriously, Eli has two Super Bowl rings and Tom has two. Scary. So we look forward to the draft and we’re damn glad we
reached the Super Bowl for the fifth time in ten years. ‘Nuf said about that! Come on baseball season. Sox Thoughts… Manager Bobby V. has laid-down the law for the 2012 Boston Red Sox and some rules have been set for these grown men. No drinking in the clubhouse and no drinking on the plane on the way back from a road trip. Boston is the 19th team in Major League Baseball to set this rule. Makes sense considering last season’s collapse and the obvious safety concerns of drinking and getting in your vehicle to go home after a game or a plane ride. Tito had just become a buddy to the team and was so complacent that he let them pretty much do whatever they wanted. As last September showed us, some people can’t selfregulate. I am wishing, hoping and praying that Carl Crawford shows us why he gets the big bucks. Reports are that he wants to show that 2011 was not a typical year for this superstar player and we hope he is right on! Congratulations to knuckleballer Tim Wakefield and Captain Jason Varitek, who went out the right way by retiring. Both these players were fan fa-
On Sunday, February 19, we celebrated my son Lennie’s 10th birthday with a party at the Maine Red Claws. They know how to put on a party for the kids. 20 of us enjoyed meeting the players, cheerleaders, Crusher their mascot and JG. It all ended with a five pound “Hoopie” pie for all of us to share. In this photo taken at centercourt are #11 Courtney Pigram, Lennie and Mommie! Photo taken by Adam Skibek of the Maine Red Claws vorites over 15 years, who contributed to the team’s two world series victories. Varitek is announcing his
retirement on Thursday , March 1st and sources say he is staying on in some capacity with the Sox, it has
not been annoucing exactly what that will be. The first spring training game is on March 3rd. I don’t really pay much attention until the final rooster is made. Right now I am wondering who’s in right and who’s at short, and no, I am not writing about a bad Abbott and Costello skit. For now I will end this section with… Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the park, buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks, I don’t care if I ever get back. So it’s root toot, toot for the Red Sox, if they don’t win it’s a shame, cause it’s one, two, three strikes you’re out at the old ballgame. Play Ball! Going Green… The all-star break just ended and the Celtics start the second half of this shortened season at the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday the 28th. Trade talks have swirled around what needs to be done to get this team to another NBA championship. Should we blow it all up and get rid of Paul Pierce while we can still get something for him? How about Rondo, he should be worth something, right? What would it take for the Celtics to get Mr. Awesome Shoulders, a.k.a. Dwight Howard? If we do make it to the
playoffs, can we get further then the first round? If I am going to the dance, I want to dance all night, not just the first one. Stay tuned, as these questions and more will be answered. What’s Bruin? After clearing waivers, the New York Islanders have dealt forward Brian Rolston to the Bruins for two minor league players. Hey, it can’t hurt, as recently we have lost a few games that could have ended with a better outcome. I love it when the Bruins play the Ottawa Senators. Why, you ask? Well, thank you for asking and I will tell you why, because the scoreboard says BOS vs OTT. Well, my dear readers, that was my grandparents last name, so obviously I think of these wonderful people and it makes me smile. Tyler Seguin, at the age of 19, is starting to emerge as a star player. If I was in a shootout he is definitely someone I would want shooting for my team. We’ll just see if we can do it up like we did it last year. 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
Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series Registration Open Registration for the fifth annual Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series presented by Maine Orthopaedic Foundation has begun Online registration and downloadable print forms will be available through the event website - www. triplecrown5k.com. Forms will also be available at the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA at 62 Turner Street in Auburn. The community fundraising series consists of three 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) races and is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Triple Crown registration is $55 and covers all three races. The deadline for Triple Crown registration is June 9, where the price will
increase to $65. Individual 5K registration is $20, increasing to $25 on race day. Each event is capped at 800 participants and incentive items are available for the first 300 registrants of each race. The series opens with the YMCA Fit Fest, Saturday, June 9 at Festival Plaza in Auburn; followed by Emily’s Run on Sunday, July 22 at Edward Little High School and the L-A Bridge Run on Sunday, August 26 at the Rollodrome in Auburn. Each course is USA Track & Field certified. Each 5K will begin at 9 a.m. and feature chiptiming, prize drawings, food, refreshments, music and awards to the top male
and female finishers and the top-three finishers in nine age categories. Special awards will be presented to the top-three male and female Triple Crown finishers at the conclusion of the series. The Triple Crown surpassed registration records in each event last year for a combined 1,933 registrants. The series encourages firsttime participants and can provide information on various training programs including Couch-to-5K and ME First. The series’ eco-friendly initiatives include reduced paper consumption via online registration and communication; recycled safety pins, plastic bottles, food
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Lisbon School News and Events Lisbon Young Adult / Interact Members Awarded Teens Who Care Award
Lisbon students will be sharing their recent award of a $2,000 grant with 11 local charities. Thanks to the combined efforts of students contributing over 4,000 hours of community service the monies will assist the efforts of many non-profits in Lisbon and beyond. Pictured (l-r) front row: Lily Wade, Kailyn Hill, Samantha Foote, Taylor Plourde, Jenna Clifford, Abigail Roy, Paula Caron and Paige Galligan. Second row: Sydney Tolbert, Emma Wilson, Sierra Crosby, Ginny Tolbert, Nichole Jones, Tiffany Hursh, Sarah Craig, Lindsey Whitney, Delanie Ouellette, Amanda Blancato (membership pending); Sarah Giraldo, Melissa Hoskins, Kayla Angelico. Back row: Adam Thebeau, Ryan Buzzell, Tyler Daly, Robert Wood, Dillon Poole, Brandon Laurelez, Nick Corey, Kyle Priddle, Kody Priddle, Connor Craig and Morgan Reeves. Not available for photo: Brianna Bennett, Kristianna Benoit, Jack Caron, Erik Chapman, Brianna Cota, Robert Dall, Nikkole Gardner, DJ Judd, Bryanna Sult, Charles Sult, Dustin Wood and Kristen Wood. Photo courtesy of Geskus Photography. Lisbon - The Lisbon High School Young Adult / Interact Club members are a remarkable group of teens from freshmen to seniors. Recently Club Advisor, Monica Millhime, was notified students were selected as recipients 2012 February Teens Who Care Award. Millhime nominated the group for their community service efforts of contributing over 4,000 hours of service. “Membership requires students to
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events, serve on fundraising and community serve projects in school and the greater community. Groups of students assist with lawn work, visiting at the local nursing home, assist at the local food and clothing bank and other community events throughout the year.” As winners of the award, the group was presented with a $2,000 grant to be donated to non-profit agencies of their choice. Students have voted on eleven local charities to be receiving donations. The group was modeled after the adult volunteer program and continues to grow with support from parents who set the example of volunteers who make a difference in our schools and our community. FMI on events and other programs at Lisbon High School email mmillhime@ lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021. Check out all the latest events by visiting Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on Facebook. n
Lisbon Community School’s Drama Program Presents Get Up and Grow Members of the eighth annual drama production at Lisbon Community School were proud to present a play in a day, Get Up and Grow, by Michael and Jill Gallina to family and friends on February 3 and 4. Cast members included Lena Couture, Charlee Cox, Eva Deveau, Aubrey Huntington, Abby Lebel, Siara Martin, Destinee Miller, David Poulin, Megan Ross, Katie Scroggins, Carolyn Shane, Elise Smith, Jack Tibbetts and Faith Williams. The script encouraged children to experience growing up with joy and anticipation. The songs inspired tools for success with proper exercise, good manners, being a loyal friend and helping out at home and school. Overall the presentation, directed by Laurie Adams and assistant director, Donna Rimiller, provided a level of sensitivity for students to recognize the need to be kind and thoughtful to others. Crew members included Angel Tibbetts, Lisa Brown, Teri Huntington,
Pictured (l-r) front row: Henry Eichman, Ruth Couture, Carol Day, Angel Tibbetts, Maxine Shane, Laurie Adams, Donna Rimiller, Scott Scroggins, Jennifer Robitaille, Lisa Brown, Ethan Brown (Missing from the photo Kathy Claerr) Back Row: Jack Tibbetts, Charlee Cox, David Poulin, Eva Deveau, Abby Lebel, Carolyn Shane, Katie Scroggins, Destinee Miller, Megan Ross, Aubrey Huntington, Siara Martin, Elise Smith (Missing from the photo Faith Williams) Maxine Shane, Kathy Claerr, Ruth Couture, Levi Tibbetts, Ethan Brown, Nash Samay-Houle, Jamie McAlpine, Michael Adams, Karen Nichols and the PWS Art Club, Schott Scroggins, Henry Eichman, Pamela Shane, Betty Fogg, Janis Browning, Victoria Worden, Carol Day, Jennifer Robitaille, Nathaniel, Meredith and Gerry Huntington. Special thanks to Carlene Iverson, Ryan Patrie, Monica Millhime
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Philip W. Sugg Middle School Principal, Kate Race, (pictured far right) and Assistant Principal/ CCD, Thomas Landberg (left) congratulated the second quarter sixth, seventh and eighth grade students as recipients of the Student Achievement Ashlee Stone Memorial Awards during a recent assembly. Second quarter award winners were (seated l-r): Seventh grade student, Cierra Miller, daughter of Diana Pyrdeck of Lisbon Falls; sixth grade student, Patience Ottaviano, Mercy and Conrad Thomas of Lisbon Falls; eighth grade student, Samantha Bolduc, daughter of Tara and
Patrick Bolduc of Lisbon Falls. Back row: Assistant Principal/AD, Tom Landberg, seventh grade student, Jacob Fusaro, son of Jeannette and John Fusaro of Lisbon; sixth grade student, Nickolas Austin, son of Amy and Patrick Austin, Lisbon Falls; and eighth grade student Jacob Bussiere, son of Jennifer and Robert Bussiere of Lisbon Falls; and Principal Kate Race. “Each quarter, students from the sixth, seventh and eight grades are nominated by grade level teachers. The award has been renamed in honor of the memory of former PWS student, Ashlee Stone. The
award is given in memory of Ashlee Stone, a seventh grade student, who was a positive role model in our school, shares Principal Race. “Ashlee was known for her willingness to learn, having a positive attitude, being respectful to adults and her peers, being a risk taker, persevering when the going got rough, handling conflict with grace, being a friend to everyone, being a leader, and especially for her smile,” commented Assistant Principal Landberg. These students were chosen for this award because they demonstrate all or many of these qualities.n
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Lisbon Schools News and Events Class of 2014 On the Move and Blazing New Horizons Members of the Lisbon High School Class of 2014 have been visiting colleges and participating in a pilot program for testing. Recently, sophomores visited Central Maine Community College (CMCC) and attended mini-class sessions during the annual Career Fair. Students were encouraged to ask questions and view the facility during the half day visit to the CMCC campus. During the last week in January, members of the class were invited to be volunteers for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude (ASVAB). The test is designed to assess a student’s ability to learn new skills and serves as a predictor of success in training and education programs. An interest inventory based on John Holland’s theory of career choice is included as a component of the test. Students can use their individual test results with the OCCU-Find career as an exploration tool. A total of 32 students
Lisbon High School Guidance Counselors Jean Dolan and David Ferrick (far right) congratulate sophomores Sierra Crosby and Emma Wilson. Sierra was presented with a special recognition for her participation with the question and answer sessions at the Central Maine Community College Career Fair. Emma won the lucky drawing of an IPod for volunteering to take the ASVAB tests at the high school. Photo by Monica Millhime. volunteered for the testing. Early indicators reveal the program was very successful. An incentive for students who volunteered for the pilot program received a USB key of their design choice. Incentives were provided by MELMAC Foundation.
A grand prize of an IPod touch with a camera was won by Emma Wilson. LHS Guidance Counselors, Jean Dolan and David Ferrick, are exploring the possibility of making this an annual test for ALL Sophomores.n
Train Raffle Huge Success Members of the Lisbon High School Class of 2014 were able to deposit over $900 to their Project Graduation account thanks to the generous donation of two tickets to Boston compliments of the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority. Students held a raffle for the tickets and other items as a fundraiser. Committee members attribute the success of their project to the community support from Food City and the Lisbon Transfer Station for allowing students the opportunity to sell tickets on weekends. “Parents assisted and supported students throughout the project and we were all very proud of their teamwork,” shares Class Advisor, Monica Millhime. FMI on other events and programs at Lisbon High School, email mmillhime@ lisbonschoolsme.org or visit us on Facebook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools. n
Thespians Prepare for One-Act Competition
Pictured left to right : 1st row Bre Cota, Dillon Fox. 2nd row Melissa Hoskins, Robert Dall, Amy Law, Devan LeBreque In preparation for the annual MPA One Act Play Festival, Lisbon High School Drama Club proudly presents The Boor, by Anton Chekhov. This short farce, written in 1888, shows the characteristics of the genre in its rapid-fire dialogue, extreme emotions, chaotic arguments and surprising reversals. Anton Chekhov demonstrates how intense emotions can easily blend from one into the other. A widow, who mourns for her husband seven
months after his death, is approached by one of his creditors, a man in dire financial circumstances who desperately requires the money that the widow's husband owed him. The exchange between the widow and the creditor quickly progresses from polite to an explosive battle of the sexes, and the creditor, who expresses his negative opinion of women in general, is transformed by the spirit with which the widow argues with him. Performances on Friday,
March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd at Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive in Lisbon Falls at 7:00 p.m. and the Festival Performance will be held on Saturday, March 10th between 12:00- 4:00 p.m. at Leavitt Area High School. For more information, contact drama advisor Jen Fox at 353.3030 or email jfox@lisbonschoolsme. org. Visit us at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on Facebook. n
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Margaret Bouchard finished second for her Mount Ararat Nordic Ski Team in the Freestyle and Classical races at the Class A Championships on February 24-25. She placed 27th among the 60 skiers in the Freestyle and 26th in the Classical style event. [Mt. Ararat placed tenth overall at the Championships even though they had no athletes in the Alpine races.]
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Critter Chatter: Raccoons who shared our lives in 2011 Carleen Cote One hundred and forty-one raccoons called the Wildlife Care Center “home� in 2011. The much anticipated arrival of baby raccoons last spring soon drove me and the volunteers almost over the edge with their crying. However, they would soon become those cute little balls of fur. They would be moved to outside pens. Their diet would progress from bottles to pans of bread and milk, which they were fed three times a day. The older babies had tubs of water in their pens for bathing; the smaller ones were given baths to remove residues of milk and bread from their fur. Like children, they played and wrestled with each other, scampering through their water dishes. After playtime, they would tire, climb up the fence and sack out on the shelf in their pen. The volunteers stayed busy with washing dishes and cleaning pens.
I was busy inside caring for babies that had not yet moved out of the house, doing laundry and attempting to stay ahead of our dirty dishes. One thing we have learned over the years is “never plan your day.� Those plans can fall apart with just a phone call to pick up an animal, receiving an injured animal or an emergency visit to the vet for an animal in need of treatment beyond which we are equipped to handle. One day, my husband Donald came in and said the geese in the pens had not gone to the feeders to eat. Something was keeping them away. He decided to put a trap in the pen, bait it and see what would be captured in the morning. Lo and behold, upon checking the trap the next day, there sat a raccoon patiently waiting for that “two-legged animal� that could set it free. Donald took it to one of our release sites. It nonchalantly walked a few steps out of the kennel, looked back, then disappeared into the forest. A few days later, the same scenario: a coon in the trap, patiently waiting
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Three raccoon babies in a row peer suspiciously at the camera. (Photo provided by the Cotes.) young raccoons in the pens and wanted to return to a familiar site for comfort and to die. This incident had a profound emotional effect on me. I couldn't get the picture of this raccoon out of my mind for a long time. As summer progressed, the spring babies got bigger
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LIKE NOWHERE ELSE ON EARTH! By Victor Block
The natural beauty and wealth of outdoor treasures of Maine’s Rangeley Lakes Region long have lured visitors. Abnaki Indians set up hunting and fishing camps alongside the area’s 111 lakes and ponds. They were followed by well-to-do “flatlanders” (anyone from south of New Hampshire) who, around the time of the Civil War, were drawn to the Region by the same outdoor activities that had attracted
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son in the Rangeley Lakes Region offers its own choice of activities for which the landscape and lakes provide a perfect setting. Those who prefer water to dry land take to the Rangeley chain of lakes in canoes, sail and power boats, and oldfashioned Rangeley boats -- unique wooden crafts that were built specifically for local lake travel. In recent years, windsurf sails have joined in, taking advantage of breezes that blow down onto the lake waters from the surrounding mountains. Fall gives Mother Nature an opportunity to put on her most dazzling Technicolor display. Splashes of vivid reds, flaming oranges, and a full rainbow of colors are set off by the blue lake waters. Fall also demonstrates why the Rangeley Lakes Region is popular with hunters. Trophy white-tail deer and
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from near and far. For upto-date conditions December through April, call the Snowmobile Trail Condition Hotline at (207) 864-7336. Skiing is also first rate. Saddleback remains the last uncrowded big mountain ski experience in New England. The 4,116-foot high peak boasts 66 Alpine trails and glades, and plenty of lift capacity. Top-to-bottom snowmaking augments over 200 inches of annual snowfall to keep slopes open and active from November into April. For a current trail-condition report, call the Saddleback Sno-Phone at 207 8643380. No matter what time of year they choose to enjoy the Rangeley Lakes Region, visitors also may choose from a something-for-everyone variety of inviting accommodations. They include comfortable country inns, intimate bed and breakfasts, convenient motels, private home rentals, sporting complexes, camping areas and rustic housekeeping cottages that, in this part of the world, are called “camps.” In its rating of outstanding destinations, Rand McNally described the Rangeley Lakes Region as “one of America’s few remaining vacation spots where one can truly escape most of the disadvantages of civilization.” Who’s to argue with such a respected source? n
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Sweetheart Dance
FBLA members decorating for the Annual Sweetheart Dance Recently Oak Hill High School’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter and the 21st Century Community Learning Center after school program held its second annual fatherdaughter dance at the Oak Hill Middle School. The dance was held to raise money to benefit the 21st Century Community Learning Center after school program.
To prepare for the event, the local Future Business Leaders of America chapter provided the promotional advertisement, which included the design and supply of posters, fliers, and tickets. On the night of the event, they were responsible for the set-up and cleanup of the site, the decoration of the Oak Hill Middle School gym, cafeteria, and stage with pretty pink, blue,
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The girls enjoying the time they have dancing with their dads. certificate to Uncle Moe’s, two movie packages, one free week of summer camp, and one free week of before and after care. Goodie bags were handed out to the princesses as they headed home. The event turned out to be a great success and fun was had by all who at-
tended. There were about 75 fathers who escorted about 85 daughters, in their best princess dresses, to the event. The girls loved to dance with their fathers and their friends, but the limbo had to be the fan favorite. Thank you to all who attended and supported this event. The Oak Hill High
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Cunningham Named Practice Manager Of Mid-Coast Medical Group – Women’s Health Care Ross H. Cunningham, MBA, of Lisbon Falls, has been named Practice Manager of Mid Coast Medical Group – Women’s Health Care. As Practice Manager, Cunningham will oversee the daily operations of the Women’s Health Care practice, which consists of a team of board-certified OB/ GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. He began his new role on Feb. 6.
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gree in Business Administration from the University of Maine, and obtained his MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He is Chairman of the Lisbon Promotions Committee, a volunteer position, running community events throughout the Town of Lisbon. Cunningham lives in Lisbon Falls with his family. “I am very excited to join the amazing doctors and staff at Women’s Health,” Cunningham said. “I look forward to ensuring that every patient receives the finest medical care and warm, friendly customer service.” For more information on Women’s Health Care please call (207) 721-8700 or visit www.midcoasthealth.com/ mcmg/womens-health-care.
htm Mid Coast Medical Group – Women’s Health Care, a department of Mid Coast Hospital, is located at 121 Medical Center Drive, Suite 2700, Brunswick, adjacent to the Hospital. n
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Empty Homes Need Additional Insurance
By Jason Alderman
There are many reasons why someone might leave their home unoccupied for months at a time: Maybe you moved to another state and your old house is languishing on the market; or you can no longer afford your mortgage so you're working out a short sale and couch-surfing at your sister's house; or you struck it rich and are taking a sixmonth, around-the-world cruise. In each case, there's one very important person you should call well before locking the door that last time – your insurance agent. "Many people don't realize that their standard homeowners policy won't provide full coverage if their home sits unoccupied for a certain amount of time," says Ruth Stroup, a Farmers Insurance Group agent from Oakland, Calif. "The
timeframe varies by state and insurance carrier, but typically it's 30 or 60 days. After that, you could be liable for losses related to theft or vandalism." Unoccupied or vacant homes are considered a higher risk by insurers because no one lives on site to maintain and protect the property. We've all seen news reports of abandoned or foreclosed homes that have been stripped of their fixtures, overrun by squatters or simply vandalized. Also, if you're hoping that your insurer simply won't notice your house is unoccupied, think again. As Stroup points out, "Insurance companies increasingly are doing routine inspections at policy renewal time. If they find that the property is unoccupied, chances are your policy won't be renewed." So what should you do if you find yourself in this situation? First, check your homeowners policy for language regarding unoccupied or vacant homes. Once you know that your house will be empty for more than the allowable time – and before the deadline passes – contact your insurer to find out whether they offer vacant home insurance. They may be willing to make special provisions depending on the projected duration of vacancy. If your carrier doesn't offer such
coverage, find one that does. Foreclosure or short sale. This is grim but critical information to know if you're losing your home through a foreclosure or short sale: Even if you've already moved out, you're still responsible for insuring the property until you no longer officially own it. "If a prospective buyer slipped and fell, you'd be liable for damages since you're still technically the owner," says Stroup. Landlord insurance. Many homeowners prefer to rent out their property until the real estate market rebounds. From the insurer's perspective, this
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is preferable to leaving the house vacant, although it's still considered riskier coverage because tenants are less likely than owners to protect and maintain the
property. Landlord insurance covers the structure of the building as well as any personal belongings you leave on the premises against
hazards such as fire, water damage, lightening, etc. It will reimburse you for lost rental income if the home becomes uninhabitable. "Landlord policies are structured differently than homeowners coverage but often cost about the same," says Stroup. "Homeowners policies typically provide considerable coverage for personal property, which you probably wouldn't need here because your renters are responsible for insuring their own things." To protect your current and future assets, always have sufficient loss and liability insurance on all your property and possessions. Better safe than sorry. Jason Alderman directs Visa's financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney n
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The plan is by November 2012 to have a section of Bates Mill #2 remodeled with nearly fifty mixedincome, loft-style housing units. This section of Lewiston’s historic real estate is being managed by the Szanton Company of Portland. Work has started on refashioning the interior into a mix of single, two and three-bedroom apartments. The units also are priced for residents with different income levels. Thirty-three of them will be subsidized rents with the rest going at market rates. Nathan Szanton told the group gathered at a February 16 ‘groundbreaking’ that his company was ready to take applications now. The project, according to Dale McCormick of Maine Housing Authority, has created 136 jobs. The MHA Director complimented the city of Lewiston and all those present at the event on for such “an impressive turnout.” Greg Paxton from Maine (Historic) Preservation also gave kudos to local architect Tom Platz for his vision on where the Bates Mill Complex could go. He also noted the great benefit to the project’s cost by retaining so much of the structure’s historic architecture. (The National Trust for Historic Preservation allows tax credits for builders who preserve historic
architecture in their projects.) In his comments Lewiston City Manager Ed Barrett stressed the important part the new rental units will have in attracting people to live and visit the downtown areas. Some of the amenities the new apartment complex will offer renters: heat, WiFi, heated area for bicycle storage, energy efficient
window, a new elevator and an overall design to the let the historic, architectural elements shine through. The rates for the single units will range from $483576 for low-income or section-8 renters up to $640 for fair-market renters. The rates for 2 to 3-bedroom units would range from just below $600/month (lowincome) to almost $900/ month (high-income). n
Tom Platz Associates had done up an artists drawing of what the new rental units might look like inside part of Bates Mill #2. This before and after poster gives and idea of what a single loft-style apartment might look like.
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The Snapper Hole For small boat anglers here in the Florida Keys, especially in February and March, wind is always a factor. This is especially so if you are planning to fish the Big Reef on the oceanside. For days we had been kept ashore by a stiff northeast wind that exceeded 20 With a hankering for V. Paul Reynolds knots. some fresh fillets of Mangrove Snapper, we finally decided that you can’t fill the cooler by watching the building, frothy sea from the dock. We decided to compromise with Mother Nature and, despite northeast wind gusts to 30, elected to fish the bayside of the 90-mile Keys peninsula. It can blow up good on the bayside, but you don’t have to deal with the big swells that always accompany a northeast blow on the oceanside. So, after topping off the tank on son-in-law Jacques Pauchey’s big, seaworthy Seacraft and filling the live well with bait shrimp, we ventured forth. Our fishing party consisted of Capt. Jacques, daughter Suzie, my wife Diane and Jacques college buddy Mark Ritter and his friend Bob. Finding legal size snapper on the bayside is a little like trying to find a four leaf clover - unless you know where the honey holes are and have them waypointed in your GPS. Skipper Jacques has a good GPS and it took us to snapper hole number one, which is nothing more than the aging hulk of a sunken boat. (Native anglers safeguard their fishing hole coordinates as though they were gold coins). Fish, especially grouper and snapper, like to hide under the old boat. In fact, once hooked up to a grouper the trick is to not let it take your line under the boat. That happens, forget it! Fishing wise, we had a better day than expected. Despite the heavy wave action from gusty winds and a toss-
ing boat, the fishing was exceptional. Right off the bat, we were into the snapper, nice ones. The minimum length on snapper is 10 inches. We boated a number that were well over the minimum. Along with snapper, we caught a number of other species: jacks, yellow fin, sheepshead, grunts, lady fish, sharks, pin fish, sand perch, catfish, and grouper, lots and lots of grouper. Next to a feed of panfried mangrove snapper, I like baked grouper. Trouble is, Florida’s fishing regs on grouper are highly protective. We must have boated a dozen grouper, none of which were within the legal slot length.. One of our crew made the observation that South Florida’s sport fishery is multicultural. Truer words were never spoken. Like a box of crackerjacks, there is a surprise in every hookup. Angling tactics are pretty simple: put a shrimp on a circle hook and toss it out and let the split shot take it down. Feel a tug? Apply pressure and let the the circle hook do its thing. Funny thing. Of our many trips to this bayside snapper hole, this day was about as windy and wild as it gets short of a hurricane and yet the fishing was as good as I have seen. The nonstop angling action was pure joy in spite of being tossed about. Everybody caught fish and worked together baiting hooks, cutting shrimp, dehooking throwbacks and shouting words of enouragemnent over the whistling north wind. Why, even the boat’s canine mascot, Roxie, a miniature dachsund with attitude, got into the act, munching on errant shrimp pieces off the deck and barking with excitement at each fish brought aboard. By noon, with a cooler full of fish, we pulled anchor and headed back to the barn. Nobody got seasick, Roxie only got stepped on once, and, perhaps best of all, Capt Jacques new vessel, a used Seacraft, proved more than worthy of its name, and the promised rain squalls held off. Who could ask for more. A good day, especially if you are a gray-haired Maine snowbird lookng for a seasonal alternative.
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Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park Events Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs at 2 p.m. on Sundays through March 25, weather permitting. Starting at the benches at the end of the second parking lot, one-hour guided programs may include a walk, short talks, and other activities. No reservations are needed except for group use, free with park admission. Admission is $1 for ages 5-11, $3 for Maine residents ages 12-64; $4.50 for non residents ages 12 – 64; $1.50 for non residents 65 and older; persons under 5 and Maine residents 65 and older are free. For more information or to arrange for group visits, please call 865-4465. 3/11 Winter Trees and Shrubs - Find out how to identify trees and shrubs in the winter and how they provide food and shelter for animals during this challenging season. 2:00 p.m. at benches by second parking lot, 1 hour, weather permitting. Free with park admission. Wolfe’s
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EarthTalkŽ - Why Did Leading Solar Panel Maker Solyndra Fail? Dear EarthTalk: What caused Solyndra, a leading American solar panel maker, to fail last fall and what are the implications for U.S. alternative energy industries? -- Walt Bottone, Englewood, NJ Solyndra was a California-based maker of thinfilm solar cells affixed to cylindrical panels that could deliver more energy than conventional flat photovoltaic panels. The company’s novel system mounted these flexible cells, made of copper, indium, gallium and diselenide (so-called CIGS), onto cylindrical tubes where they could absorb energy from any direction, including from indirect and reflected light. Solyndra’s technology was so promising that the U.S. government provided $535 million in loan guarantees—whereby taxpayers foot the payback bill to lenders if a borrower fails. And fail Solyndra did: In September 2011 the com-
pany ceased operations, laid off all employees, and filed for bankruptcy. What caused this shooting star of alternative energy to burn out so spectacularly after just six years in business and such a large investment? Part of what made Solyndra’s technology so promising was its low cost compared to traditional photovoltaic panels that relied on once costlier silicon. “When Solyndra launched, processed silicon was selling at historic highs, which made CIGS a cheaper option,� reports Rachel Swaby in Wired Magazine. “But silicon producers overreacted to the price run-up and flooded the market.� The result was that silicon prices dropped 90 percent, eliminating CIGS’ initial price advantage. Another problem for Solyndra was the falling price of natural gas—the cleanest of the readily available fossil fuels—as extractors implemented new technologies includ-
Low natural gas prices, competition from China and other factors helped sink innovative American solar panel maker, Solyndra, despite its having received $535 million in government loan guarantees. But the Obama administration is not deterred and has renewed efforts to force utilities to derive significant percentages of their power from cleaner, greener sources. (Credit: Zachary Graham/ Flickr) ing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to get at formerly inaccessible domestic reserves in shale rock. In 2001 shale gas accounted for two percent of U.S. natural gas output, while today that number is closer to 30 percent. The
result of this increased supply is that the price of natural gas has fallen by some 77 percent since 2008, meaning utilities can produce electricity from it much cheaper as well. “Renewables simply can’t compete,� adds Swaby.
Creek Dr., Lisbon summoned at his residence by Officer Ryan McGee for Violating Condition of Release at 0842 hrs. Feb. 2 Christopher M. Smith, 23 of 20 Moody Rd., #2, Lisbon summoned on Lisbon St. by Detective William Tapley for Operating while License Suspended or Revoked at 1400 hrs. Feb. 2 Richard Griffin, 19 of 375 Meadow Rd., Durham arrested on Lisbon ST. by Officer Ryan McGee for Domestic Violence Assault at 1435 hrs. Feb. 2 Branden S. Gibbs, 26 of 649 Newellbrook Rd., Durham arrested on Wing St. by K-9 Officer Jason St. Pierre for Domestic Violence Assault at 1738 hrs. Feb. 3 Cassandra J. Bernard, 35 of 1 Poplar Cir., Lisbon arrested at her residence by K-9 Officer Ja-
son St. Pierre for an Arrest Warrant issued by the Lisbon Police Department for Failure to Pay Fines at 1900 hrs. Feb. 3 Enrique J. Mainit, 19 of 4 Mainit Dr., Lisbon Falls arrested at his residence by K-9 Officer Jason St. Pierre for an Arrest Warrant issued by the Lisbon Police Department for Failure to Appear to Court for a Theft charge at 2030 hrs. Feb. 3 Jessica E. Stedt, 33 of 363 Lisbon St., Lisbon summoned on Center St. by Reserve Officer Glen Darby for Operating after License Suspended or Revoked at 2027 hrs. Feb. 3 Norman J. Burns, 50 of 50 Weymouth St. #2, Brunswick arrested on Ridge Rd. by K-9 Officer Jason St. Pierre for Domestic Violence Assault and Refusing to Submit to Ar-
The final blow to Solyndra was China’s creation of a $30 billion credit line for its nascent solar industry. “The result: Chinese firms went from making just six percent of the world’s solar cells in 2005 to manufacturing more than half of them today,� says Swaby. U.S. market share is now just seven percent. Low natural gas prices have also hurt other renewables, especially given the slow economy and its stifling effect on innovation. To wit, the rate of new wind-turbine installations in the U.S. has declined by more than half since 2008. “The fossil fuel industry and its allies in Congress clearly see the solar and wind industries as a threat and will try to kill [them],� says Representative Edward Markey, a top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Regardless of the challenges in furthering renewables, the White House remains committed to the
greener path. In his recent State of the Union, President Obama renewed the call for a federal Renewable Energy Standard that would force utilities to derive significant percentages of their power from cleaner, greener sources. This would provide muchneeded regulatory uniformity and a more robust and consistent market for renewable power, wherever solar panels, wind turbines or other equipment happen to be manufactured. CONTACTS: Solyndra, www.solyndra.com; Wired, www.wired.com. EarthTalkÂŽ is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine. com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. n
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March 2012 John McDonald
We were all down at the Sip-n-Talk the other morning, drinking coffee and talking about how cold it's been some mornings and how warm it been other mornings and if anyone knew if it had anything to do with Al Gore and global warming. No one did. After we'd exhausted the weather-related stuff and the mail still hasn't been sorted across the street at the post office and no one
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wanted to leave, Ernie, a newcomer from Oregon, piped up and asked, "Does anyone know when Maine's most dramatic temperature change occurred – when the official temperature in Portland climbed from 32 degrees at 5 a.m. to 86 degrees at 2:30 p.m.?" The store went dead silent and everyone stopped what they were doing and looked over at Ernie, the newcomer. The clerk punching in someone's Megabucks numbers stopped punching; the Megabucks customer stopped scratching his worthless scratch tickets and started scratching himself; the woman behind the lunch counter stopped pouring coffee and listened; and the stock clerk blocking the
aisle stopped stacking cans. They were all looking over at Ernie, the newcomer from Oregon. All wanted to know when such a startling 50-degree temperature shift occurred in Maine. Poor Ernie is a quiet fella for an out-of-stater, and he suddenly became red-faced because of the sudden attention. Ernie was forced to admit to a store full of clerks and customers that he had no idea when such a temperature shift occurred. He said he just heard from his neighbor Wink Leighton that such a dramatic temperature shift had once occurred, but he said Wink couldn’t recall what year it was, either. Well, there. When Wink Leighton's name was men-
Aspca Mega Match-A-Thon
The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society today announced that they are one of 55 animal rescue organizations receiving grant funding to participate in the first ever ASPCA ‘Mega Match-a-thon’ event, which will take place in late March and early April. The ASPCA® (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has granted nearly $500,000 to support this large-scale adoption event to be held simultaneously nationwide in an effort to save more lives of shelter animals. “We are thrilled to be part of the ASPCA’s very first nationwide adoption event and thankful for their generous grant to help us in this
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effort,” said Steven Dostie, Executive Director. “The ASPCA Mega Match-athon is a great motivator for our staff, volunteers and the members of our community to help the many wonderful cats and dogs in our Shelter find loving homes.” As time draws closer, the community can expect to hear more about the combined efforts of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and the Bangor Humane Society in their combined efforts to save more lives during the Mega Match-a-thon on scheduled for March 30th, 31st and April 1st. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society provides a safe haven
for over 5,500 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is located at 55 Strawberry Avenue in Lewiston. If you are interested in learning more about the ASPCA’s Mega Match-athon, donations the shelter needs, volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal call 783-2311 or visit the website at www.SavingPetsInMaine.org. You can also join them on www.facebook/GAHumane.n
tioned everyone in the store – in unison, mind you – heaved a loud groan. “Wink told you that?” scoffed Wallace Trumbull. “Yes,” said Ernie. He and Wink had been in the yard talking about weather and at some point Wink started talking about strange New England weather happenings over the years. Wallace then told Ernie that the only thing he knows for certain is that Wink Leighton has done stranger things in his life than New England weather has ever done or is likely to do, and that Wink wouldn't know a weather statistic if it kicked him in his backside. After a brief pause everyone shifted from weather talk to comments about Wink Leighton. Hollis Strout said he remembered a cold morning when Wink told another newcomer about the time when it was so cold he took a pan of boiling water outside, set it on his porch railing and the water froze so fast that the ice was warm to the touch. Forrest Tucker said Wink would often tell people that the mercury in his thermometer by the kitchen window often drops so low in winter that he has to go
down cellar to read it. Another local told of the time Wink told a fella from New Jersey that it would soon be shagimaw season and he should get himself a special shagimaw license and go get himself one. When the poor New Jersey fella went to the town hall to inquire about a shagimaw license, the town manager – another Leighton and really, they’re all alike – made him up a fancy-looking bogus license and for days this poor fella was out in the woods cruising around every bog, tote road and lot line in the county looking to bag himself a shagimaw. Eventually, he came upon a friendly game warden who got a chuckle out of the impressive shagimaw license but then straightened him out about the Leightons and their idea of fun. To make the poor fella feel better the warden told him he wasn't the first newcomer and probably won’t be the last one sent into the woods by the Leightons to hunt the elusive animal. A shagimaw, by the way, is an authentic Maine mythical critter that, according to several mythical witnesses, has two feet like a moose and two feet like
a bear. Those who've hunted it say the fact that the clever shagimaw can leave both moose and bear tracks at the same time makes it pretty difficult to track. Back at the store, after the shagimaw story was finished, old Arthur Leighton, who had been sitting quietly in the corner, spoke up. "Shagimaw were once plentiful in Maine, ayuh, but it's said they followed the loggers to Minnesota and beyond." By then it was time the mail was sorted so everyone went next door to the post office. Author and humorist John McDonald performs his hilarious program “A taste of Maine humor,” at conferences, conventions, colleges, schools and libraries throughout New England. He also hosts a popular weekend talk show on WGAN. John is the author of four Maine Sunday Telegram best-selling books and his fifth book, from Islandport Press, is due out this spring. To contact John, call his office at 207.899.1868 or email him: mainestoryteller@yahoo.com n
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The Lisbon High School Athletic Boosters will host a Scrap-Booking Fundraiser on April 28, from 8am to 3pm. The event will be held in the Lisbon High School cafeteria and lunch will be served. Cost for the event will be $25.
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The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti
NewsBites Protect Your Medicare Coverage We hear so much on the political stage aEout ³cutting 0eGicare Eene¿ts´ because they are too expensive. One simple way we can help protect Medicare, is to check our own Medicare insurance – I mean our own Medicare number and information. If we can each watch for errors on our bills, or catch scammers, we collectively can reduce the cost of Medicare nationwide. Here are some things you can do: ‡ &heck your statements and if there are services you did not receive – report them and get the statement corrected. ³Mary´ checked her 3art ' statement and discovered her insurance plan was paying for a drug her doctor had never prescribed.) ‡ 5emember, Maine&are and Medicare will never call or e-mail you and ask you to verify your Social Security number, date of birth, mailing address or ¿nancial information. 'o not give that information to anyone over the phone or over the internet. ³-oe´ got a call from someone saying they were verifying his Medicare information and bank account information as they were issuing new Medicare cards for $40.) ‡ If you want to report any errors or suspected fraud, call Seniors3lus at 1-800-427-1241, where our Medicare fraud experts will guide you. Together we can lower the cost of Medicare. ChocoLArt Sunday, April 1, 2 – 4:30 PM is &hoco/$rt, Seniors3lus fundraising extravaganza of all things chocolate. Indulge your love of chocolate and art in an afternoon of pure pleasure. Top chocolatiers of the region, artisans’ wares for auction, at the Hilton Garden Inn, $uburn, to bene¿t Seniors3lus Meals on Wheels and other programs. Tickets are $35 per person, call Seniors3lus at - 00-4 - 4 , or online at www.seniorsplus.org. Aging & Disability Resource Center for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties 8 Falcon Rd. Lewiston, ME 04240 800 42 24 ‡ 40 0 www.seniorsplus.org
Q. A friend told me that sinusitis could be causing a mild toothache I had, so I waited a while. Well, when my sinuses cleared, the tooth pain disappeared. Was my friend right? I can write from personal experience on this one. I had a bad toothache that sent me to my dentist. He did some x-rays and could find nothing wrong. He asked me about my sinuses and I told him I was fighting an infection. Bingo. Yes, infection in the sinuses located in your cheekbones can cause your upper jaw and teeth to ache, and your cheeks to become tender to the touch. Sinusitis is a nasty malady that can do much more than give you a toothache. Sinusitis, which is infection or inflammation of the sinuses, creates suffer-
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Coons, Jr. 35 of 89 Sunset Ave., Auburn summoned on Canal St. by Officer Darin Estes for Operating while License Suspended or Revoked at 1201 hrs. Feb. 12 Bianca M. Gonzalez, 32 of 14 Campbell Ln., Phippsburg, ME summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Darin Estes for Failure to Register Vehicle at 1149 hrs. Feb. 12 Robert L. Harris, 36 of 5 High St., Lisbon summoned on School St. by Officer Darin Estes for Operating while License Suspended or Revoked at 1414 hrs. Feb. 12 James J.
ing for about 37 million Americans every year. The sinuses are four pairs of cavities: the frontal sinuses over the eyes, maxillary sinuses inside each cheekbone, ethmoid sinuses just behind the bridge of the nose, and sphenoid sinuses behind the ethmoids. Each sinus is connected to the nose. Acute sinusitis lasts for 4 weeks or less. Subacute sinusitis runs 4 to 8 weeks. Chronic sinusitis can continue for years. Recurrent sinusitis includes several acute attacks within a year. Unlike sinusitis, a common cold usually goes away without treatment in about 10 days. So, if you have what feels like a bad cold for longer than 10 days, go to your doctor for a check-up. Most cases of acute sinusitis start with a cold or allergy attack, which inflames the mucous membranes of the sinuses. Swelling traps air and mucus in the sinuses and they cannot drain properly. The trapped mucus creates ide-
al conditions for bacteria to grow. Symptoms of chronic sinusitis may be less severe than those of acute sinusitis. However, untreated chronic sinusitis can cause damage to the sinuses and cheekbones that sometimes requires surgery to repair. Most people with sinusitis have pain or tenderness. Other symptoms of sinusitis can include fever, weakness, fatigue, nasal congestion, cough and sore throat. If you have acute sinusitis, your doctor may prescribe decongestants, antibiotics and pain relievers. Many cases of acute sinusitis will end without antibiotics. Many health care providers treat chronic sinusitis as though it is an infection, by using antibiotics and decongestants. Others use both antibiotics with steroid nasal sprays. Further research is needed to determine the best treatment. When medical treatment fails, surgery may
Hobbs, 40 of 12 Stanley Dr., Lisbon arrested at his residence by Officer Ryan McGee for Domestic Violence Assault at 1640 hrs. Feb. 14 Alton W. Brown, 67 of 12 Hemlock Dr., Durham summoned at his residence by Animal Control Officer Jeffrey Cooper for Allowing Dog to be at Large at 1530 hrs. Feb. 17 Paul W. Cash, 28 of 49 Wing ST. #18 summoned on Main St. by Reserve Officer Glen Darby for Operating while License Suspended or Revoked at 2256 hrs. Feb. 18 John P. LeBlond, 37 of 28 Reservoir Ave., Lewiston summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Darin Estes for Op-
erating while License Suspended or Revoked at 1231 hrs. Feb. 19 Ryan C. Hayes, 24 of 60 Edgecomb Rd., Lisbon Falls summoned on Upland Rd. by Officer Ryan McGee for Unlawful Possession of Scheduled Drug at 2325 hrs. Feb. 21 Amelia D. Tuplin, 30 of 74 River Rd., Lisbon summoned at her residence by Animal Control Officer Jeffrey Cooper for Allowing Dog to be at Large and Keeping an Unlicensed Dog at 0835 hrs. Feb. 22 Stephanie Hartley, 40 of 29 Davis St., Lisbon Falls summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer
be the only alternative for treating chronic sinusitis. The most common surgery done today is functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to enlarge the natural openings and allow drainage. FESS is less invasive than conventional sinus surgery. With the endoscope, the surgeon can look directly into the nose while clearing the narrow channels between the sinuses. This type of surgery can be done under local or general anesthesia. One worthwhile way to help keep your sinuses clear is to use an overthe-counter saltwater nasal wash every day. Most pharmacies carry them. They help remove mucus and bacteria from the nose and sinuses. I use one myself and it has been beneficial. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How to be a Healthy Geezer� at www. healthygeezer.com. n
Darin Estes for Operating with Suspended Registration at 1728 hrs. Feb. 26 Jonathan A. Randall, 42 of 2 Strawberry Ave., Turner summoned on Lisbon ST. by Officer Darin Estes for Operating with a Suspended Registration at 1319 hrs. n
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Pioneer Show Showcases Local Talent Every year Norm Poulin’s Country Music Pioneer Show showcases the best of the best in Maine talent. This year marks the 27th anniversary of the Pioneer Show and Poulin has hand selected another amazing array of home grown talent. This year he presents with two shows, one at Le Club Calumet in Augusta on Saturday April, 14th and the second show at the Silver Spur in Mechanic Falls on Sunday, April 15th. Headlining the show is Maine’s own Ira Allen who has been the featured performer of the Pioneer Show for 18 years. Ira, a graduate of Norway High School, was born in South Paris. His first experience in learning to play the guitar and sing took place in 1954 at Camp Powhatten in Oxford, where Ira worked during the summer months. He has since received the “Nashville Songwriter’s Association” award in 1967 and 1968. He has had more than 50 of his songs recorded by artists, not only in country music, but also in R&B and rock. Ira Allen and the Palomino Riders, Ira’s original band, were awarded the 1978 Academy of Country Music Non-touring Country Band of the year award. This year Poulin has invited an extra special guest to perform at both Pioneer
Shows. Cherrie Bonney of Norway, will be singing an array of songs, both original and traditional. Bonney, who has over 40 years of experience in the music business, has opened for many legends such as Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, Eddy Raven, John Anderson, and Big Al Downing. She is also a distant cousin of Ira Allen. Cherrie began her career in music with the encouragement of her first husband Rodney “Rocky” Bonney. While stationed in Norfolk, Virginia with the Navy, Rocky asked if Cherrie could audition for a band that was actually advertising for a male lead singer. Cherrie got the audition and became a featured singer in Bill Allen’s Down Home Country Band for two years. The couple moved back to Maine in 1975 and Cherrie started her own band, Cherrie Bonney and the Country Blend. They performed mostly in Maine and New Hampshire for over 8 years with Sings in Lewiston becoming their home base for six months of each year. After the untimely death of her husband Rocky, an Auburn police officer who died in the line of duty in 1981, Cherrie released a feature length album titled “Sincerely, Cherrie
Bonney” which she co-produced and co-wrote several songs on and dedicated the album to Rocky. In 1982 Cherrie was the first runner up in the Nashville Female Vocalist competition. She quickly became popular in the Nashville country music scene. In 1983 she won the Maine Country Music Association’s awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year along with her mother Jeanette Allen for their collaboration of “A Wind That’s Not Blowing”. Also that year, Cherrie Bonney and the Country Blend performed their last show including musicians Brian Hodgman, Terry Martin, Tom Coolidge, Joey Muir, and Bob Varney. Cherrie moved to Portland TN; then spent the next 8 of 18 years in Nashville, Tennessee pursuing her career in music. In 1990 Cherrie’s son Jeremy died in a car accident. In 1999 her father Paul Allen, one of her biggest fans and her sound engineer & equipment manager, as well as President of the Maine Country Music Association, was also killed in a car accident. In 2001 Bonney and her second husband, Norman Belanger, moved back to Maine to be closer
Maine Women’s Network March Meeting Legal Issues for Small Businesses by Rebecca Webber On March 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn, the Androscoggin Chapter of the Maine Women’s Network (MWN) cordially invites members, guests, and the general public to its next meeting. Each meeting provides meaningful networking opportunities for members to market themselves and their businesses, as well as to make personal contacts. This meeting is sponsored by Linnell, Choate & Webber. The speaker will be Rebecca Webber, a partner at Linnell, Choate & Webber in Auburn, who will address business law issues, including employee issues, collection of pay-
ments, accommodation of customers as required by the Maine Human Rights Act, bounced checks, and other legal issues that small businesses may face. The event starts at 11:30 and ends at 1:00. The cost, only $16 for non-members, includes everything. Nonmembers are always welcome. Members are encouraged to register their guests in advance for the member rate. Online pre-registration for members, guests and non-members is required by March 9 (though walk-ins can attend for a soup and salad option). Register online at www. mainewomensnetwork.com by clicking on the “Event
Registration” link. MWN’s mission is to increase women’s professional growth and leadership skills through networking and education. A statewide organization with multiple chapters, including Portland, Androscoggin, and Midcoast, membership is open to all, regardless of gender. Through monthly chapter meetings, the state-wide annual event, and other programming, MWN represents and supports hundreds of women in business across the state. Visit www.mainewomensnetwork.com for more information. n
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to their family and just a few short years later Norm died unexpectedly. With all of these tragic losses in her life Cherrie said she “simply was not able to sing either physically or emotionally. The words would only squeak out.” Aside from singing in 2005 with Jimmy Hooker and his band at the Oxford County Fair and her 35th Class Reunion, Cherrie had not been performing live shows for the last 15 years. With the encouragement and support of her close friends Jan and Ole, her family, and her longtime fans, Cherrie has returned to the music scene. Cherrie began singing again early last summer in the Eustis area at Kathy’s Karaoke in the Stratton Plaza. The Country Music Pioneer Show marks Bonney’s return to the live music stage and is sure to be a magical performance. This year’s Pioneer Shows are presented in association with B98.5 radio station. Performers include Ira Allen, Cherrie Bonney, Flo and Sharlene Hooper, Borderline Express featuring Sharon Buck, Denny Breau, Frank Coffin and Malinda Liberty, Ken and Jane Brooks, Brian Hodgman, and Kevin Carver. The shows are led by Emcee Peter Allen. Both shows begin at
2 p.m. Tickets are available in advance for $14 by calling Norm Poulin at 547-3444 (leave amessage) or at any of these locations: June’s Restaurant in Chelsea, The Silver Spur in
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Reader Recipes: Mouth-Watering Meatless Meals We hope you enjoyed our yummy, heart-healthy and chocolate recipes last month. We sure did. This month’s theme takes on a meatless twist. Acknowledging the many who practice lent in their homes, we’ve got some wonderfully savory recipes to get you through the last weeks of winter, right up to Easter. Thanks go out, as always, to those who sent in recipes. Don’t forget to send your themed recipes to “Reader Recipes, P.O. Box 214, Turner, ME 04282.” Or, better yet, email them to us at articles@turnerpublishing.net with Reader Recipes in the subject line. If we use your recipe, you have a chance of recieving a gift certificate to a local business. For our next issue, perhaps we should explore a theme centered around a certain item. To kick off this themed pattern, we’re going to showcase the Sweet Potato. Do you have appetizers or entreés or even desserts using the beautiful orange tuber? Send them along for a chance to win. In the meantime, we truly hope you’ll sample some of
the wonderful recipes that were submitted last month. Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone. Slainte! Stuffed Baked Tomatoes 2 large tomatoes 1 cup lite corn syrup 6 TBSP ricotta cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 cup dried thyme 2 TBSP finely grated Parmesean and Reggiano cheese. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise. Combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, garlic and thyme. Top each tomato half with about 2 tablespoons of ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with parmesean and reggiano cheese on top. Bake 10-15 minutes. Serves 4. Stacy Hustus of Farmingdale No Roll Enchiladas 1 box Spanish rice 19 oz. can of mild enchilada sauce 16 oz. can of vegetarian refried beans 11 oz. can os southwest-
ern style corn, drained 10 - 6 inch soft tacos or fajtas 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Spray 12 inch skillet cook rice as directed on packet. Once rice is cooked, then mix in 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce, southwestern corn (drained) and refried beans. On soft taco, place about 1/2 cup of rice mixture on one side. Add about 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese on top and bake uncovered for about 5 to 10 minutes longer. Reen Robillard of Turner Spinach Lasagna RollUps 8 oz box of TGI Fridays Spinach, cheese and Artichoke dip (freezer section) 12 lasagna noodles 23.5 oz jar of Newman’s basil spaghetti sauce 15 oz. container of Ricotta Cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped Cook and drain lasa-
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See the World in Fabulous Las Vegas Article by Victor Block
The Strip My first stop was the Eiffel Tower, where I ooohed and aaahed over views from the observation deck 50 stories above ground. Next I wandered among splashing fountains and graceful statues reminiscent of ancient Rome. Then came a gentle canal ride as a gondolier serenaded his passengers in Italian. Finally, I decided, it was time for lunch. This truncated aroundthe-world tour wasn’t the result of magical time travel. Instead, I was in Las Vegas, where touches of other cities and countries, present and past, are among the wealth of wonders that awaits visitors. Sure, Vegas is famous as a gambling Mecca, but I was there for everything else it has to offer -- and what a full menu there is. One could spend days ex-
periencing “The Strip� – the four-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard where most of the largest hotels are located. Many of them boast a long list of things to see and do, some free and others reasonably priced, that can fill hours of nonstop activity. The Eiffel Tower is a half-size replica of the Paris original. My Roman sojourn took place at Caesars Palace resort, where Julius himself might feel at home. The gondola ride winds through the lobby – yes, the lobby!-- of the sprawling Venetian Hotel. Other megahotels offer their own inducements to attract people to stop by and, they hope, spend a few – or not so few -- dollars at the casino. A corner of the Bellagio’s lobby is transformed into a botanical garden, with extensive
Springs Preserve - Ravine and Vegas Skyline floral displays that change waterfalls. with the seasons. Nearby is After dark, Las Vegas a Gallery of Fine Art where earns its reputation as “Enworks by the likes of Andy tertainment Capital of the Warhol and Roy Lichten- World.� On any night, stein are displayed. performers such as Celine I spent an hour and could Dion, Elton John, Jerry have stayed longer at the Seinfeld and David CopperShark Reef at Mandalay Bay field might be appearing on Resort. While sharks are the stage. major attraction, gold crocBy day, a choice of nearby odile, endangered Komodo attractions beckons visitors. Dragons and schools of col- The Springs Preserve is a orful Caribbean reef fish are short drive away, but very among other inhabitants. far in terms of atmosphere. Both land and sea life One exhibit there depicts await visitors to Siegfried the geology and history of & Roy’s Secret Garden the Mojave Desert. Another and Dolphin Habitat at The illustrates how animal and Mirage. Outside, an under- plant life adapt to the harsh, water viewing area offers barren environment. Outopportunities to admire resi- side, an eight-acre botanical dent dolphin up close and garden and over two miles personal. In the land sec- of gentle walking trails tion, leopards, white and snow tigers, and white and tawny lions prowl in habitats that are enhanced with trees, climbing rocks and
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main temptations that make Las Vegas the city that never sleeps. But they’re among numerous attractions that offer alternatives for those seeking respite from the slot machines and gaming tables, or for whom those pursuits hold no appeal at all. For more information, call (877) 847-4858 or log onto visitlasvegas.com. Victor Block is an awardwinning travel journalist who lives in Washington, D.C., and spends summers in Rangeley. He is a guidebook author who has traveled to more than 70 countries. His articles appear in newspapers around the country, and on travel websites. n
Workshop: Addressing Childhood Anxiety
On March 8, 2012 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the Durham Community School cafeteria, the Community Counseling Center located in Portland will be presenting and informational workshop: Addressing Childhood Anxiety. This is a free presentation aimed
at promoting healthy childhood development. It will help participants identify and respond to children experiencing anxiety symptoms, with a focus upon coping skills. It is geared towards parents and educators (K-12) or other adults who interact with young people
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Tucker Sastamoine, a 6 year old from Turner who was drafted by the Central Maine Community College men’s basketball team, celebrated his official draft day recently, an honorary Mustang! He was introduced as their 6th starter on that night. Tucker was connected to the Mustangs Coach and CMCC athletic director Dave Gonyea, through Team IMPACT (inspire, motivate, play against challenges together) of Quincy, Mass. Tucker has a mitochondrial disease; some of his symptoms include autism, severe gastrointestinal diseases requiring a feeding tube, heart disease, and several others, all effects of an ‘energy failure’. Tucker makes frequent trips to Boston, to see a multitude of specialist and check in with the providers at the coordinated care and palliative care unit. Shellie Leger, a Rumford native who is now employed at MGH and works intensively with the
family, suggested we consider hearing the offer from Team Impact. Until now, Tuckers teachers, therapists, and specialists have made up our “team”. It is so refreshing to have these men our team now! We are so blessed! I am very excited for Tucker and our family, especially his sister, the ladies cheer leading coach, Melissa Lyons has adopted Ava as a part of their squad! His draft day was Tuesday, February 7th as CMCC hosted SMCC ... their arch rival! The Mustangs kept us all on the edge of our seat until the buzzer and earned the win! 64-62 over SM! It was AWESOME!!! Coach Gonyea and the men on this team have not only made a huge commitment when they signed their contract to help, support, and keep in contact with Tucker as he faces the challenges ahead, they have opened their hearts! It has been amazing to watch them all! It speaks volumes
as to the kind of men they are. There was a moment following his introduction, the teammates surrounded us (I had to carry Tucker through to the starters) when I looked up it was as if we were under a canopy of arms, raised above us, they were cheering loud.... and then it happened ... Tucker lifted his arm right into the middle of theirs, it is an image that I hope has been burned into my brain. It was as if it was a God picture. I’m not sure it was anything a camera could have captured, the feeling was too intense. It’s important to me that families living with life long illness learn more about Team Impact, this is a gift that needs to be shared www.goteamimpact.org. Maura Mahoney 857-9390689. For more information on Mitochondrial disease: www.mitoaction.org CMCC Athletics: http:// www.cmcc.edu/athletics/ Live feed to the game: www.mbrtv.org n
What’s In Your Water?
Is your well water safe to drink?
By Corey Richardson Did you know that unlike municipal water systems, there are no state or federal quality or safety requirements for private well water? Town water is tested frequently and meets regulated health standards. When it comes to private well water, however, you are on your own, but there are simple things you can do to ensure that your well water is free of contaminants. Has the quality of your water ever been tested? Before you panic, know that most drilled water wells in Maine provide safe and delicious drinking water. Only a small percentage contains characteristics such as bacteria, arsenic, nitrate,
nitrite, radon, lead, or uranium, which are harmful to your health. If your well water has never been tested, however, consider having it done. The most harmful contaminants are colorless, odorless and tasteless; a test is the only way to know for sure if they are present. Likewise, if your water has been tested in the past, but you notice a change in its appearance or taste, a retest is advisable. Once you decide to have your water tested, your professional water well contractor can help. He or she will give you the best recommendation for a state-approved lab and counsel you on procedures for water sampling. Above
all, know that there are cost effective solutions for removing harmful elements from your water, and safe and healthy water can be restored to your home.
Corey Richardson is a water quality expert at Goodwin Well & Water, Inc., Maine’s largest water systems contractor. The only contractor in Maine that employs specialists in water well drilling, water pump systems and water treatment systems, Goodwin Well & Water has installed over 14,000 water systems for Maine’s homeowners, businesses and municipalities. Goodwin Well & Water offers a full range of water system services – “from Drilling to Drinking.” If you have any questions, please email Corey at crichardson@ goodwinwellandwater.com.