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Teacher Rescued by BBBS People Posse Sue Hardison, a member of the grade three team of teachers at the Community School in Lisbon, was on a mission this summer. Hardison wanted to provide a comfortable reading nook for students in her classroom.

She used the standard method of requesting assistance from the Lisbon volunteer force through an all call global message for contributions of six bean bag chairs in good condition.

Ron Hood, Program Director for Big Brother Big Sister in Lewiston by day, Lisbon volunteer by night and weekends, received the request. Hood was the first one to respond to the request willing to provide a bean bag chair. With the opening of school right around the corner, and determined to make the reading nook a reality, Hood organized a group of com-

munity minded folks, Wanda Brown, Jeanne Hood, Terry Samson, Frank Federico, Becki Quimby, Deb Danforth, Sue Culleton and Jim Hood to complete Hardison’s mission.

“Thanks to the generosity of the People Posse,” comments Hood, “we were able to donate not six, but ten new bean bag chairs for students to have a reading nook ready for use the first day of school.”

“We are extremely fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers in Lisbon,” commented Hardison. “The community partnership with BBBS has been a wonderful connection in our schools and having Mr. Hood as a volunteer too is a win-win for our students.” FMI on volunteer opportunities in Lisbon call 754-0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org. n

Lisbon Community School third grade teacher, Sue Hardison, enjoys the delivery of bean bag chairs from Big Brother Big Sister Program Manager, Ron Hood. Anxious young readers who assisted unloading the chairs are (l-r) Carolyn Shane, fourth grade student at LCS, daughter of Pam Shane of Lisbon; Hardison; Tristen Bouffard, a student in Mrs. Hardison’s class, daughter of Brandy Sanders of Lisbon Falls, and Ron Hood. Photo by Monica Millhime

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Benefit Yard Sale

A benefit yard sale will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 8am to 4pm at the Ladd Center on Gott Road

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The benefit sale is being held for Melanie Lemieux who is battling cancer. The

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We Will Never Forget Aimée Lanteigne Who can forget that now famous image of a building draped with the massive banner proclaiming “We Will Never Forget” shortly after that most horrific of days in America’s recent history, September 11, 2001? When significant, and sometimes tragic, events occur in our lives, the moment we watch it unfold seems to stand frozen in time. Our mind seemingly hits “record” and every word, every thought, every action that passes before us is burned onto the blueprint of our soul. It becomes a part of our very existence.

My parents’ generation remembers exactly where they were , who they were with, and even what they were wearing when they heard the news of President Kennedy’s assassination. That fateful day in November of 1963 comes back like only yesterday if you ask anyone over 60 to describe it to you. Life went on, but everything seemingly had changed in the blink of an eye.

Regrettably, my generation has our own such blueprint story that still smolders despite the ten years that time has put between

Oak Hill Middle football players wash an emergency vehicle from Sabattus. Photo submitted by Brant Remington us and the day nineteen ter- cence. Life went on, but eighth grade US History rorists hijacked our way of everything had changed in teacher, I couldn’t have life. In a matter of two gut- the blink of an eye. asked for a better opporwrenching hours, America As the nation prepared tunity than to teach those watched as her people, to commemorate the tenth too young to recall all and her security, went up anniversary of that most about that horrible day that in smoke. From the min- hateful of days, all those changed America forever. ute we learned there had agonizing images of towers In my social studies been an “accidental” plane aflame, mothers and fathers class, I presented a Powcrash in New York City, leaping to their deaths, and erpoint presentation to the to the sickenly sinking re- jet liners vaporizing before kids that addressed three alization that that second our eyes kept cropping major questions: what plane we all watched crash up…on magazine covers, happened on 9/11/01, why into the World Trade Cen- on TV, on the internet, and did it happen, and how ter towers was something I promised myself I would can something like this be much more sinister, the not let the day go by with- prevented from happening real-life nightmare began out doing something to again? I knew that these its evil work of instilling live out that motto, “We 13 and 14 year olds would fear and stealing our inno- Will Never Forget”. As an have only been toddlers

and pre-schoolers at the time and probably did not remember much, if anything, from that day, but I admit to being caught off guard at just how many of them had never even seen those images that are all implanted in our brains now…the planes, the towers, the smoking pyres against the baby blue sky, the wreckage of the Pentagon, the desolately charred Pennsylvania field. They were so engrossed with what they were learning, I couldn’t tell them enough.

They voraciously read the library books on 9/11 that I brought into my classroom. They interviewed their parents and grandparents about their recollections of 9/11. We watched a documentary of Engine 7 Ladder 1 from New York City filmed from inside the World Trade Center on 9/11, and cried as we witnessed the firefighters desperate attempts to save their brothers from the rubble.

And then, instead of a test, we did something much more important, something these kids at Oak Hill Middle School would not forget the next day, the next week, or even the next year…we gave back.

Members of the three local community fire houses representing Sabattus, Litchfield, and Wales, as

well as the Sabattus Police Department, were honored and thanked for their dedication to keeping us all safe in a ceremony in the school’s cafeteria on Friday, September 9. The students and staff wanted to doing something special for our own local heroes, our public servants and first responders who are on call 24/7, 365 days a year, waiting to serve, waiting to save, just like their fellow brothers and sisters did in New York, Washington D.C, and Pennsylvania ten years ago this fall. After a standing ovation upon the firefighters’ and police officers’ entrance to the cafeteria, the middle school band regaled us with the “National Anthem.” Students heard inspiring speeches and words of thanks for keeping the spirit and patriotism of 9/11 alive from Chief Don Therrien of the Sabattus Fire Department, Lt. Matt Prince of the Sabattus Police Department, and Litchfield volunteer firefighter and 7th grade social studies teacher at OHMS, Darryl Ellis. Eighth grade students Cassie Lovell, Kaitlyn Cloutier, and Meghan Desjardins gave speeches on the importance of firefighters to them. I then played a short slideshow of pictures See Forget on page 4

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8 Ways to A Leaner Flatter Belly Jodi Cornelio

Unless you are a body builder you may never see your six pack abs but there are simple things you can do to achieve a leaner flatter stomach. Here are a few.

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Walk, walk, and walk. Walking and any aerobic exercise will increase your metabolism and help burn belly fat. In fact, a 30 to 40 minute walk every day can improve overall health and help you lose weight and belly fat.

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Pay attention to what and how much you eat. Stop eating in front of

the TV. Mindless excessive eating often occurs when you are watching TV. Research from the University of Massachusetts concluded that people who ate while in front of the TV consume 300 more calories than those who dined out and in most cases the quality of food is much better.

Dining out allows for more of a balanced meal verses eating snack foods like chips, soda and movie theater popcorn.

3.

Try not to overload your stomach. Even if you require a lot of calories because you are a runner you can develop a gut due to the amount of food you consume to keep up with your calorie demands. It is more important to eat small frequent meals with higher calorie contents as not to over load your stomach.

Always put packaged foods

Photo Courtesy of Google Images in a bowl. If you eat out of the container or package you are more apt to eat the whole bag before you realize how much you have eaten.

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Pilates and Yoga.

Both create a leaner longer looking muscle. Pilates is a terrific class if you are in need of strengthening your

New Scholarship The University of Maine at Farmington is pleased to announce the creation of the UMF Stevens Scholarship, a new academic scholarship available to first-year applicants from Maine beginning fall 2012.

One of several merit-based scholarships offered by the University, the UMF Stevens Scholarship will be awarded exclusively to Maine students and is part of the continuing effort by UMF to help college-bound Maine students have affordable access to a quality education while remaining in their home state.

The competitive UMF Stevens Scholarship, worth $3,000 per year, will be awarded to first-year applicants from Maine with the best grades in challenging academic programs through their junior year in high school. This financial award is renewable for up to four years (eight semes-

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While the majority of institutional grant aid distributed by UMF is awarded to meet both in-state and out-of-state students’ demonstrated financial need, UMF, as a public institution, also seeks to attract the top Maine students. According to UMF officials, they anticipate awarding the UMF Stevens Scholarship to at least 80 applicants admitted from Maine.

“In these challenging times, many Maine students are looking for a way to curtail college costs,” said Roberto Noya, UMF vice president for enrollment management. “This significant academic award benefits those talented Maine students who have worked hard during their high school years and are

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back and flattening your stomach. Both programs teach you how to properly breathe for metabolic and circulation improvements which help in flattening that stomach.

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Slow down when you eat. Research through the University of Rhode Island indicated that fast

eaters become fat people.

When you eat fast your brain doesn’t have time to catch up to your belly to turn off that hunger feeling.

Before you know it you’re stuffed and you have over eaten. It takes about 20 minutes for the hormones that trigger the “I’m full” sensation to travel from your gut to your brain.

These hormones are at the end of your digestive tract and it takes a while for digested food to reach there.

Sit back and relax when you eat. Have conversation.

Invite someone to dinner or carry on a conversation with family while eating to help slow you down.

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Proteins and B complex vitamins help increase metabolism and burn belly fat. Think about adding a supplement to your diet.

7.

Sit less and stand

and move more. By sitting it relaxes the muscles in your belly and stretches the muscles in your hamstring and compresses the muscles in your back. If you sit a lot every day it makes it really difficult to keep anyone of these areas healthy and strong. So get up and move periodically all day every day.

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Include Fiber in your meal plan every day.

Instead of fruit juices have a blended real fruit smoothie or fresh fruit for the extra fiber. Vegetables have fiber too so four servings a day is a good goal to shoot for.

Live Long, Live Well Jodi Richard-Cornelio, AS,BA,MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, Motivational Speaker. n

Chuck-A-Chicken Contenders Certified, Capitalize Contribution

On Moxie Day, the Lycette family ran the ChuckA-Chicken Contest at the MTM Center raising money for the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) Program. About sixty participated in the contest. The four winners each received $10 money orders in the following four categories: 0-5 years old, Kolby Lagueux from Sabattus won with his throw at 27’ 9”.

6-12 years old, Cole Bolduc from Lisbon won with his throw at 62’ 8” 13-18 years old, Tim Huard from Sabattus won with his throw at 65’ 6” 19 years and over, Peter Zawadzkes from Somerville, Massachusetts won

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and images from 9/11 set to the song, “God Bless the USA”, ending with the nation’s simple, yet poignant, promise in letters ten feet high, “We Will Never Forget”. And on that note, we headed outside to wash all fifteen fire trucks and police cruisers in our school’s bus circle as a way to give back and say “thank you”.

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At the end of the morning’s activities, the entire school, grades six, seven, and eight, including all the staff and administration, came out to bid our public servants and local heroes good-bye. We lined the walkway of Oak Hill Middle as fifteen trucks and cruisers blared their sirens in a slow procession of gratitude around the circle and down the driveway, much to the delight and thunderous applause of the entire student body. In that brief moment I watched over 300 kids express their pride and appreciation in being an American. That

image will likely stay with me a good long while.

I don’t remember all the worksheets I did, essays I wrote or tests I took when I was in school, but I do remember the day we climbed a mountain, the week we went to Washington, D.C., and the moment I saw my teachers cry when the space shuttle blew up. Those are the most powerful lessons… the ones that stay with you forever. I hope I can say the same for my eighth graders this year. Yes, they were too young to remember September 11, but now, they will never forget. n

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Food Bank Distributes 1 Million Pounds of Food foster reliable local food channels to help feed Maine’s hungry, while supporting Maine’s local food growers and producers.

The Food-Bank currently partners with 20 local food producers, including Fields of Green, Friends of Aroostook, Jordan Farm, Spiller Farm, Cozy Harbor Seafood, Nova Seafood, and Pineland Farm.

Through Mainers Feeding Mainers, the FoodBank purchases Maineproduced food, including potatoes, squash, tomatoes, carrots, strawberries, apples, and blueberries;

Mainers Feeding Mainers, Good Shepherd Food-Bank’s local foods program, has provided approximately one million pounds of locally-sourced products for Mainers struggling with hunger since its launch in 2010.

The goal of Mainers Feeding Mainers is to

and high-protein fish, cheese and meat. Many farms also donate surplus products to supplement what the Food-Bank purchases. These products are made available to the Food-Bank’s partner agencies, free of charge, at its three distribution centers in Auburn, Portland, and Brewer.

Many farms throughout the state are delivering their products – purchased by the Food-Bank – directly to local hunger relief agencies for distribution to Mainers in need.

The Food-Bank’s Food

Mobile has also been on the road throughout the summer, delivering local foods from Maine farms to partner agencies and lowincome neighborhoods across the state.

“We think it is important to raise awareness about the healthy benefits of local, seasonal food and receiving these items from Mainers Feeding Mainers goes a long way toward meeting that goal,” said Abigail Perry, Executive Director of the Augusta Food Bank, a Good Shepherd Food-Bank partner agency.

In the coming years, Good Shepherd FoodBank plans to distribute one million pounds of local foods annually to its 600 partner agencies throughout the state.

Mainers Feeding Mainers is made possible by the John T. Gorman Foundation, Elmina B. Sewall Foundation, Florence V. Burden Foundation, settlement funds from the Maine Attorney General’s Office, and other sponsors.

The largest hunger relief organization in Maine, Good Shepherd FoodBank provides for those at

risk of hunger by soliciting and distributing surplus food to more than 600 partner agencies.

Since 1981, the FoodBank has partnered with individuals, businesses and farmers to alleviate hunger and build community relationships. In 2010 the Food-Bank distributed 12 million pounds of food to families and individuals throughout Maine.

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Cinderella Cast Announced Animal Shelter Adjusts Hours Director Mitchell Clyde Thomas has announced the cast of Lewiston/Auburn’s Community Little Theatre’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.

This timeless classic is the first show of CLT’s 72nd season.

“I am very pleased with this cast of over 50 people, ranging in age from 4 to 74,” said Thomas, who has directed numerous shows at CLT and presently serves as the company’s artistic director, “I know that audience members, young and old, are going to be very pleased with this production, which has a talented cast and a very creative production team.”

Kristin Korda, a former Miss Maine Outstanding Teen, plays the title role.

From Saco, Korda has performed in productions in theaters all around coastal and southern Maine. She

Kristin Korda played Emily in CLT’s production of A Christmas Carol last December.

The show’s remaining leading characters are: Tiffany Warren as her fairy godmother; Megan Guynes as her stepmother; Crystal Packard her awkward stepsister, Grace; Jacquelyn Mansfield as her sullen stepsister, Joy; James Kramlich as the charming

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young prince, Christopher; Jason Pelletier as, his royal steward, Lionel; Tracy Kapocius as his mother, Queen Constantina; and Dan Crawford as his father, King Maximillian.

The show opens at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium on November 4 and will run through November 13. Thursday performances are at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays are at 8 p.m. and Sundays are at 2 p.m. Renovation work is expected to begin this fall at CLT’s permanent home at Great Falls Arts Center in Auburn. The Box Office is open at that site.

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Beginning immediately, the Shelter will be open from 11am-7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of October. There will be no change in the business hours for the remaining days of the week.

They are as follows: Monday and Friday 10am-5pm; Wednesday 11am-4pm; Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-3pm.

The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is one of 50 shelters across the country competing in the ASPCA’s $100k Challenge event. This nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) is aimed at getting more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before.

Taking place from August 1st thru October 31st, 2011 they will compete to find homes for more cats and dogs than we did during that same three month period in 2010.

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.

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Lewiston Rotary Recruits Four Lisbon High School students responded to a request from the LewistonAuburn Rotary Club to assist at the 2011 Balloon Festival. All of the student recruits are members of the

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teered their Service Above Self during the opening ceremonies on Friday, August 19. Lewiston- Auburn Rotary meets at noon on Thursdays at the Ramada Inn, Lewiston. LHS Interact meets twice a month at the high school. The first meeting of the 20112012 year is scheduled for Wednesday, August 31 at 7 a.m. in the school’s library. Angela Shambarger, Lisbon’s Parent Teacher Organization, President and Christine Wilson, LA Rotary, are the scheduled as guests for the first meeting. FMI on Lisbon school events and volunteer opportunities email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme. org or call 754.0021. n

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Wheather We Like it or Not

John McDonald

The first time I went to England I remember asking the woman who ran the bed and breakfast where I stayed for a night, Mrs. Howell, how the English handled all the rain they got almost every day. First she wanted to make it clear that it wasn't just the English people who were getting rained on every day but the Irish, Scots and Welsh as well. Then she poured herself more tea, nibbled on a scone and went on about how all the rain over the years had turned the British Isles into one of the most lush and green places on the planet. I agreed. Once she got going about weather in the British Isles she just couldn't stop.

She said the British never

plan outdoor events ahead of time and never bother listening to weather forecasts on the “telly” because no one knows from one minute to the next what the weather in will be, least of all people who insist they DO know.

So what do you do? I asked. How do you handle all the rainy weather?

She said: If we look outdoors and see the sun is shining we drop everything and run outdoors and have a picnic right then, because we never know how long it will be before another picnic situation returns.

I was surprised to hear Mrs. Howell talk about her picnics that way because she didn't look like the type of person who had ever done an unplanned or spontaneous thing in her life.

Anyway, I thought of Mrs. Howell last week when BOTH my almanacs – The Farmers' Almanac, published in Lewiston, and

The Old Farmer's Almanac, published over to the west in Dublin, N.H. – arrived here at Storyteller Central within hours of each other.

How they did that I'll never know!

Why do you get both The Farmers' Almanac AND The Old Farmer's Almanac? I can hear some of you ask. The obvious reason is I like to check and crosscheck and then check again to see if their weather predictions are anywhere near close to each other. They're often closer than you think.

But I like Peter Geiger's Almanac because it's from Maine.

Both almanacs say their weather-prediction formulas are secret and can never be revealed to anyone outside a close circle of trusted weather predictors – and I can respect that. And the system must work because after several hundred years of almanacs, the secret weather predicting formu-

Clerk of the Year Award

The Town of Lisbon is extremely proud to announce that Twila Lycette, Town Clerk has received the Maine Town and City Clerks Association, 2011 Clerk of the Year Award.

The award was presented on September 14 at the Elks Banquet & Convention Center in Waterville during the Maine Town and City Clerks Annual meeting. Gina Mason, Town Councilor also accepted a plaque on behalf of the Town of Lisbon The Nominee for this award must hold the title of Clerk for his/her municipality, be a certified Clerk of Maine and be a current MTCCA member. They must have held the position of Clerk for at least 7 years, and either have lifetime certification or be working towards re-certification or lifetime certification. They also must provide service

and contribution beyond just that of the municipality in which he/she serves by active participation in the State and/or county clerks associations and demonstrates a socially responsible approach toward his/ her community, and promotes the cause of good local government. They must be recognized as a Clerk who displays characteristics of integrity and leadership, and who has received the respect and confidence of his/her peers.

Her nomination by the town stated “Twila’s commitment to her profession is admirable. She is an avid learner and stays current in all aspects of her job and does not hesitate to utilize her new knowledge in her office. She began her career as a Town Clerk in 1990 for the Town of Lisbon. She has been a lifelong learner and professional and been

instrumental in Record Preservation programs Archival Grant Writing Workshops, Election Management and many other areas within her expertise. She has achieved award designation as a Certified Maine Clerk, International Certified Clerk, Lifetime Certified Clerk and International Master Municipal Clerk in 2009.” She is one of two in Maine that holds the International Master Municipal Clerk title. Twila is an excellent representative of the town and her peers. She has been with the Town of Lisbon since 1989 and has been the go to person for records and especially a friendly face.

Twila’s family, friends, Councilor Mason, Senator Mason and staff was present when she accepted the award. n

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In fact, I bet if the secret to the atomic bomb had been given to these secretive almanac people instead of the supposed secret-keeping slide-rule scientists at Los Alimos, the Russians would still be trying to figure out the secret to the atomic bomb.

I do know that almanac publishers – like the people who call into all-night radio shows – are always talking

about sunspots and how these magnetic storms on the surface of the sun can affect everything from the weather to your disposition, or even your ATM balance.

In high school I had a shop teacher named Mr. Leighton who could predict the weather as well as anyone I've ever known.

He was a Down Easter who had gone to sea for a few years and then returned to Maine to build boats for a while. Eventually he got a teaching certificate and became a shop teacher.

On rainy mornings we'd often ask Mr. Leighton what the weather would be like in the afternoon when school got out. He'd look casually out the window at his thermometer, then check his wind gauge, barometer, and tide chart, think for a minute and then say, This'll all go out with the tide and be out to sea by noon. And you know what? He was right most of the time.

As far as I know Mr. Leighton never worked for any secretive almanac out-

fit. But I also know that he never offered to share his predicting secrets, either.

In most cases all people want to know around this time of year about the weather is: Will tomorrow be sunny or not? Because, as Larry the Cable Guy says: A day without sunshine is like - night.

Now, there's a guy who can't keep a secret.

John McDonald is a humorist and storyteller who performs regularly throughout New England. He is the author of several best selling books including: Down the Road a piece: A Storyteller’s Guide to Maine, A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, The Maine Dictionary (a humorous look at Maine’s words and phrases) and his CD, Ain’t He Some Funny! The Best of John McDonald is available at (www.islandportpress.com).

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Young Volunteer Carolyn Shane, fourth grade student in Gretchen Steven's class at Lisbon Community School, is following in her mom’s and grandmother’s footsteps.

Prior to the start of school, Carolyn was determined to make a difference in the lives of children at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. She collected and donated two boxes of books and delivered them to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital with the help of her mom, Pam Shane of Lisbon.

Ms. Shane is a Lisbon volunteer and contributed 1997.5 hours to the Lisbon School Department last year along with her mom, Maxine Shane, fourth grade teacher at LCS who contributed close to 100 hours. “We teach our children by example,” shares Pam. “My mom instilled in me at an earlier age the value of helping others, and I’m raising Carolyn to understand that too.” FMI on volunteer opportunities in the Lisbon School District, call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org. n

Carolyn Shane of Lisbon donated books for children at the Barbara Bush Hospital in Portland as her own volunteer project over the summer. Alice Burrows of BBH gave Carolyn a tour of the unit while making her delivery.

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He has also written three books, including the best sellers: "A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar" and "The Maine Dictionary."

For booking information call: 899.1868 or email: mainestoryteller@yahoo.com As Downeaster Tink Billings says: "Ain't he some funny!"

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By: Deb Heroux Sox Thoughts…

Dear Boston Red Sox, I as a fan would like to thank you for participating in the 2011 baseball season. This season was a rollercoaster ride for sure. On paper the 2011 season looked like it was going to be a good one.

We started in April horribly with an 11-15 record and everyone thought the sky was falling. The season turned around and we were on top of the American League east. The old saying is “what goes up must come down” and it did, as the injuries started to pile up and the pitching squandered. We lost the lead to the evil empire, but were up in the wild card race, but again that lead dwindled.

Please don’t hurt yourself as you bend over and kiss your butts good bye. I want to also thank you for allowing me remember what it was like to be a fan before 2004, when we lost the lead on a regular basis.

This is the reason I have always referred to you as the Boston Red Flops. Rest in peace and we will see you next season Jacoby Ellsbury was on fire, unlike the rest of the Boston Red Sox. On September 25, 2011 he became the first Red Sox player to hit 30 homeruns and steal 30 bases. This is only the 57th time this has happened in Major League baseball.

Many people are surprised at Jacoby’s power, however

after he spent most of last season on the disabled list, he has had time to work on this skills and it shows.

He is up for arbitration at the end of the season and stands to make considerably more then the $2.44 million this year. He is also was a prime candidate for American League MVP this season, however with the Sox losing a nine game lead in the wild card race, there is no way he will win that award. Another interesting thing about Jacoby is, he is a Navajo Indian, the first Navajo to play in the major leagues. Considering Jacoby missed most of last season with an injury, this year he has proven his worth to the Sox. Fingers crossed, let’s hope he gets a long-term contract and is with us for years to come.

With the collapse of the 2011 Sox who will lose their job Terry Francona or Theo Epstein? At this writing it looks like one or both of them are headed out of beantown. Tito is a great coach and I think does not deserve to be fired, Epstein has acquired some great players who have contributed to our success, but has also acquired some real duds (i.e. Just Dreadful Drew, John (S)Lakey) just to name a few. It’s been real and it’s been fun, but folks it ain’t been real fun!

Standing Pat… #12 Tom Brady is on fire, but the Patriots defense (especially the secondary) are not. There is no doubt that he is at the top of his game with many weapons to choose from, however the defense couldn’t stop a high school offense right now. With the preseason release of two key members

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of the secondary, Brandon Meriweather and James Saunders the Patriots are challenged when defending the pass. It is very clear to me that we are not going to win many games this season if “the Hoodie” aka Bill Belichick doesn’t patch this huge hole. Tom Brady will not through for over 400 yards every week and of course one man doesn’t make a team.

The defense has given up over an average of 468 yards a game in their first three. This number is way too high. Giving up almost 500 yards a game does not

cut it, even if your QB is averaging over 425 passing yards a game.

Chad Ochocinco seems to be a bust at wide receiver. #12 threw him a beautiful pass which would have put him in the end zone scoring six points, but instead he dropped the ball, was this a case of nerves, taking his eye off the ball before he caught it or is he just having a hard time learning the system. When he dropped the ball, Tom acted like that is what he expected #85 to do.

Albert Haynesworth has been a non-factor in the

first three games, really why give him all the defensive credit, let’s spread the discontent around and say the whole defense has been a non-factor. Many people questioned the Hoodie when he released secondary players Meriweather and Saunders and looks like they could be correct.

If the defense continues to be MIA, we are in for a long season.

One ending note is Tommy finally cut his golden locks and looks handsome again. He hair was looking straggly this season and now he looks like the hand-

some football star he is.

Poor Gisele!

What’s Bruin?

It seems like it was a short summer, when the B’s win the Stanley Cup in June and all of sudden camp is open at the end of August.

The first game is October 6 against the Philadelphia Flyers in beantown. The black and gold will raise their sixth championship banner before the game and receive their championship rings. It is very fitting that they are doing this in front of the Flyers because the See Sports on page 21

Nadeau and Chizmar Give Presentation

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On September 14th, The Lisbon Historical Society hosted Richard Nadeau of Lisbon Falls, who gave a presentation on The Slovak Catholic Association.

Paul Chizmar Jr, also of Lisbon Falls, assisted Mr. Nadeau. The presentation included history, artifacts and photos of their Slovak

heritage. Pictured with Mr. Chizmar is Lisbon Historical Society Vice President, Karen Lemke. They hold a table cloth embroidered by his mother, Margaret Horvath Chizmar. Copies of Naturalization Certificates are currently on display at The Maine State Museum in Augusta. Among them

are Mr. Nadeau's mother and Mr. Chizmar's parents.

Following the presentation, Dorothy Smith, Secretary and Archivist, served her home made Kielbasa. The next meeting of the Lisbon Historical Society will be held on October 12th.

Photos needing identification will be on display.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The event starts at 7 p.m.; Free and Open to the Public. Refreshments will follow. For more information, contact Dorothy J. Smith at 207-353-8510 or email LHS.2011@yahoo.com. n

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Rotary Welcomes Lisbon High Interact Member On Thursday, August 18, members of LewistonAuburn Rotary Club welcomed Lisbon High School Interact Member, Jennifer Clifford. Jennifer was the guest speaker for the noon luncheon meeting. A member of the LHS Class of 2014 Clifford shared her quest – a trip to Ecuador through the Me to We program. Nine months ago, thirteen Lisbon students, parents and two teachers developed a mission to “enliven the spirits of their town and community by building opportunities overseas,” according to Clifford.

Students will have an opportunity to assist with building a school in rural Chimborazo province while attending daily leadership and Spanish lessons. Students presented their vision to the Lisbon School Committee and are

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Lisbon High School student Jennifer Clifford (center) attended the weekly Lewiston-Auburn Rotary meeting to share plans of an ambitious student driven project in Ecuador. Upon arrival, Clifford, accompanied by her aunt, Sheila Clifford, was greeted by Rotarian, Tom Knight. Photo by Monica Millhime. working hard seeking outside funding throughout the business community. The time line for the trip is departing February 2012 for

the twelve days in Ecuador.

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Lisbon Falls Baptist Church will mark a significant milestone as they celebrate their 50th annual Missions Conference, October 22-26. The theme is "Great is Thy Faithfulness,” and the main speaker is Larry Strout, who serves along with his wife Melissa, with Avant Missions in Argentina. There will be a Ladies Tea on Saturday, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m. and an internationally themed dinner at 6 p.m. in the Kenneth E. MacDonald Family Life

Milestone Center at the church.

Sunday services are at 9:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Monday's meeting will be held in various homes throughout the community. Tuesday and Wednesday evening services begin at 6:30 p.m. Nursery will be provided.

Other featured speakers will include: Eric Brown serving with Word of Life, Kevin and Marcia Strout, Grant and Elizabeth Fawcett serving with Northern Canada Evangelical Mission, Rodrigo and Krystal

Juliani serving with Word of Life, Dominican Republic. Summer ministries and others raising support will also be in attendance.

Many former missionaries have been invited to share in this special event to recall their times of service.

For more information please visit www.LisbonFallsBaptist.org or call 353-8518.

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American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness of Durham competed in the 2011 Pine Tree State Karate Championship in Freeport and the results are, left to right, Garrett Ritcheson, 5, placed third in 6 and under boys beginner sparring; Adella Triffin,7, placed 3rd in 7-9 beginner kata (forms), Silas Hunter, 7, placed 4th in boys beginner sparring; Reagan Planche, 6, placed second in sparring and 3rd

in kata in girls 6 and under beginner; Jensen Bartlett, 9, placed first in 7-9 boys beginner kata; Devon Turgeon, 8, placed 3rd in beginner boys 7-9 kata and sparring; Naylyn Planche, 11, placed 3rd in beginner girls 9-12 kata and sparring; Caleb Hunter, 9, placed 2nd in beginner boys 9-12 kata; Jonathan Wilkins, 18, placed first in men's beginner kata and sparring; Hunter Frechette,

11, placed first in 10-12 boys beginner kata; Troy Planche, 47, placed first in men's beginner sparring. In the front is Cindy Planche, who won first in women's black belt & Grand Champion in memory of Robert L. Shumway.

Missing in the photo is Michael Wilkins, 45, placed first in men's black belt weapons.n

Marshwood Adds New Unit Marshwood Center, a Genesis HealthCareSM Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Facility, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Transitional Care Unit (TCU) which cares for patients requiring post-acute rehabilitation and medical services related to an acute illness, injury or post-surgery. Marshwood Center’s TCU provides rehabilitation therapy and treatment after leaving the hospital but before returning home.

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days/week); Orthopedic recovery care; 24-hour coverage by RN’s who have specialized training, education and experience with the care of post-acute patients. The nursing staff can manage medical emergencies and provide care such as infusion therapy and wound management; Respiratory care services available as well as specialized respiratory equipment as needed; A highly-skilled interdisciplinary care team works with the patient and family to develop an individualized care plan; The care team works with referring physicians and transferring hospitals to follow disease specific protocols and/or care paths; Comprehensive patient and family education and discharge planning; Designated unit with newly renovated patient rooms; Hotel-like amenities that include flat screen televisions, in-room

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The new TCU is designed with the short-term patient in mind and will focus on patients who have orthopedic issues such a fractures and joint replacements; post surgical, cardiopulmonary or neurological issues; or a variety of medical concerns that result in a need to regain abilities. The average length of stay is typically three to four weeks. “We are excited to offer an inpatient Transitional Care Unit that will cater to patients of all ages needing rapid recovery from post-surgery, illness or injury,” remarked Sheri Clark Nadell, Administrator.

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Winter Wonderland Fair The annual "Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair" will be held at the United Methodist Church, 14 School Street, Lisbon Falls on Saturday, November 12. The fair will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Lisbon parent volunteer, and shift manager at Rite Aid in Lisbon Falls, Laura Campbell, knows how to make connections. Store manager, Denis Wing, recently presented Campbell with the opportunity to donate 500 bottles of water in the community. Campbell contacted Lisbon Schools’ Community Resource person and together they shared the donation of water for students with Lisbon Schools’ parent groups and a local food pantry. Lisbon Community School’s Parent/ Teacher Organization (LCS PTO); Philip W. Sugg Middle School Parent Action Group (PWS PAG); Lisbon High School and the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach (LACO) in Lisbon Falls were the beneficiaries of the donation. Thanks to the combined efforts of Angela Shambarger, Amy Austin, Stan Craig and Jim Millhime the water arrived safely at all of its dedicated locations. n

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Angela Shambarger, LCS PTO President. Photo by Monica Millhime.

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On Monday October 10th the Town Office will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. The Durham Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is having a yard sale on October 8th form 8 am to 2 pm at the Durham Fire Station. Books, furniture, toys and more. Proceeds to benefit Durham Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.

The Masonic Lodge Bean Supper will be on October 8, from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m..

The Masonic Lodge is located on Route 136 across from the River Park. The Prices are $7.50 – Adults $3.00 – Children (Ages 5-12) Free – Children under 5. On the menu are Baked Beans, Chop Suey, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Bread, Pickles, and Homemade Pies. Proceeds for this supper will benefit the Durham Giving Tree.

Fish Fry October 7th and 21st, Durham AMVETS Post 5:30 pm every first and third Friday of the month at the AMVETS Hall on route

136 (1049 Royalsborough Road). For more information call 353-2456.

Durham has a new website at durhamme.com.

You can view a calendar of events, meetings, announcements, ordinances and links to other sites such as the school and Fire Department.

FMI on website: Deb Larrabee 207-240-1637 or E-mail to dlarabe56@gmail.com Durham Town Channel: To add your events to the Durham Town Channel please contact Shannon Plourde at 207-353-2561 Ext 11 or e-mail sptownclerk@durhamtown.comcastbiz.net.

Lisbon Area Christian Outreach has a new website: www.lacopantry.org Lisbon Area Christian Outreach Hours for L.A.C.O. Food Pantry and Clothing Bank are 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The physical address for food and clothing is the Marion T. Morse Community Center; enter from the

Berry Ave. side behind the Lisbon Methodist Church.

The address for monetary donations is L.A.C.O., PO Box 281, Lisbon Falls, Maine 04252. Checks may be made to L.A.C.O. A collection box for non-perishable foods is now available at the Durham Town Office and area churches. During business hours at the Town Office you may drop off your donations. Items we are looking for on a regular basis are: cooking oil, Bisquick or baking mix, dry milk, saltine crackers, peanut butter, jelly, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise, sandwich mix such as tuna, ham or chicken, coffee, tea, hot chocolate or any nonperishable. Any donation of money, food or clothing is greatly appreciated.

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Make-A-Wish for Memphis Bill Van Tassel

Four-year old Memphis Murphy of Wales got his wish. The Make-A-Wish Foundation responded to a call from Memphis’ grandmother, Janice Coburn.

The toddler’s wish was a playset ‘with dragons’ for his backyard.

On the morning of September 8 while Memphis was taken by limousine to

the Litchfield Fair with his brothers Jake and Evan, a combined crew of Kids Crooked House and New Page Paper Mill employees erected the playset.

The New Page employees had raised the $6000 for Memphis’ MakeA-Wish dream. Trevor Varney, Tom Fortier and Kevin Rancourt helped construct the set while Sue Miler and Tammy Kubesh prepared a barbecue lunch for everyone. (Coincidentally, Trevor Varney’s son was also recently granted a

Joshua and Matt Tuttle of Kids Crooked House put a sign on Memphis Murphy's dragon play house clearly showing the owner of the new play set. The Make-A-Wish project took place in Wales at Memphis' grandmother's house. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

Make-A-Wish.)

Cousins and neighbors arrived in time for Memphis’ return from the fair to enjoy the youngster’s surprise. The limousine door opened to a red carpet

leading the disbelieving Memphis to the new playhouse set with the dragon on the roof. To keep the dragon at bay the little guy was outfitted with a suit of armor and a sword that he

Four-year old Memphis Murphy, of Wales, shown here with voluinteer wish-granter Miranda Sepulveda (left) shows disbelief as he exits the limousine and sees his new playset with the dragon motif. The limo brought the youngster back from the Litchfield Fair where he was treated while the Make-A-Wish dream was constructed.

(Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

put on after a quick try on the slide.

Memphis Murphy has been battling other dragons in his life. He was born with a malfunctioning urinary tract, that in short order began destroying his kidneys. He went on dialysis at three months of age.

Last year he received a kidney transplant. His little body initially gave some evidence of organ rejection but Memphis seems to be steadily improving. Grandmother Coburn says, “He’s awesome, a real fighter.”n

As an added touch to the dragon-themed playhouse, Memphis Murphy was outfitted with a set of dragonslaying armor. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

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EarthTalk - Pharmaceuticals in the Water Dear EarthTalk: Pharmaceuticals were in the news again recently, how they are polluting water and raising a host of health issues because we dispose of them both unused and used through body waste elimination.

What can be done? - Lucy Abbot, Macon, GA Pharmaceutical drug contamination in our groundwater, rivers, lakes, estuaries and bays is a growing problem. Millions of us are flushing unused medications down the toilet and discharging them in our body waste—even though sewage treatment plants and septic systems were never designed to deal with such contaminants. Additional discharges by healthcare facilities exacerbate the problem.

As a result, researchers have identified traces of pharmaceutical drugs in the drinking water supplies of some 40 million Americans.

A nationwide study conducted by the U.S. Geo-

logical Survey in 1999 and 2000 found low levels of pharmaceuticals— including antibiotics, hormones, contraceptives and steroids—in 80 percent of the rivers and streams sampled. According to Citizens Campaign for the Environment (CCE), the effects of constant, low-level exposure of pharmaceuticals on ecosystems and humans are uncertain, though “possible health concerns include hormone disruption, antibiotic resistance and synergistic effects.” And antidepressants, says CCE, can “alter the behavior and reproductive functions of fish and mollusks.”

CCE cites a recent Stony Brook University study showing that some fish species in New York’s Jamaica Bay are experiencing “feminization”—the ratio of female to male winter flounder was 10 to one in the studied area—likely a result of flushed pharmaceuticals that can act as “hormone mimics” and cause such effects. New York’s Department of En-

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In light of the problem, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 2007 established its first set of guidelines for how consumers should dispose of prescription drugs. First and foremost, consumers should follow any specific disposal instructions on a drug’s label or the patient information that accompanies the medication—and shouldn’t flush the drugs down the toilet. If there are no disposal instructions, the FDA recommends finding out from your municipality if any take-back programs are in place. Also, the U.S. Drug Enforcement

Administration sponsors National Prescription Drug Take Back Days across the country at various sites a few times a year.

“If no instructions are given on the drug label and no take-back program is available in your area, throw the drugs in the household trash, but first take them out of their original containers and mix them with an undesirable substance, such as used coffee grounds or kitty litter,” says the FDA. This will make them less appealing to children, pets or people who may intentionally go through your trash, says the agency, which adds that a final step is to put the medication into a sealed bag or other container to prevent leaks.

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Shelter Gains 2nd place and Grant

ASPCA totaling $300,000, including a top prize of $100,000.

The $5,000 Fast Start Grant, a regional grant, was awarded to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society because they placed the most additional dogs, cats, puppies and kittens at the end of the first month of the Challenge.

“We are proud of our community and thankful for their support and for sharing in our excitement over the past 6 weeks” said Steven Dostie, Executive Director. “Everyone has encouraged and applauded our adoption efforts during this Challenge and the results speak for themselves.”

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Society will continue to announce special events and promotions aimed at Saving More Lives through the end of October. Not only will the ‘Magical Mutt Mondays’ and ‘Wacky Wednesday’ Theme Days continue, the Shelter is planning a big final adoption event for October 29th as a means to celebrate the Challenge coming to an end. The “Canine Cat-astrophe” Adoption Event” will be aimed at emptying the Shelter of all adoptable cats and dogs.

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Reader Recipes: The Apple of Their Eyes Apple Cake 1 stick margarine 1 cup sugar 1 beaten egg 1 cup chopped apple 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon Cream margarine and sugar, add egg and baking mix well. Add flour, soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Fold in apples and nuts. Put in a 10 x 10 buttered pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

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Happy Autumn, everyone. We have had some weather, haven’t we? Irene, Indian Summer, then a really cold weekend in September. All that created some serious inspiration for warm and tasty apple recipies.

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Fresh Apple Cake 1 3/4 cups grannulated sugar 3 eggs 1 cup veg. oil 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups peeled and chopped apples 1 cup chopped walnuts Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 (1 lb. box_ confectioners sugar 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour flour a 13 x 9 baking dish. Beat sugar, eggs and oil with mixer until well blended.

Mix dry ingredients. Stir in apples and walnuts, mix well. Pour into baking dish, bake for 50-55 minutes. Let sit before icing.

Submitted by Jacqueline Morin, Wales Apple Nut Squares 2 sticks margarine

1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar 3-4 medium apples 1 cup chopped nuts 2 cups and 4 Tbsp flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla Cream margarine, add salt, sugar and eggs and continue beating until light and creamy. Stir in dry ingredients and vanilla. Srir in apples and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Submitted by Jacqueline Morin, Wales Apple Raisin Loaves Makes 2 loaves 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups veg oil 2 cups chopped unpeeled apples 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp vanilla 3 1/3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp cloves 2/3 cup chpped nuts

2/3 cups raisins Heat oven to 350 degrees, grease and flour 2 loaf pans 9 x 5 x 3. Beat eggs, oil, apples, sugar and vanilla on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally - (1 minute).

Add all dry ingredients, beat on low speed until moistened, 15 seconds, then beat on medium speed about 45 seconds. Stir in nuts and raisins, spread in pans.

Bake 55-60 minutes. Cool 1 minutes before slicing.

Submitted by Jacqueline Morin, Wales Apple Dumplings 4 large apples, peeled and cored, leave whole.

Pie crust, homemade or Jiffy mix.

Roll out 4 large circles.

Place an apple in the middle of each circle and fill with cinnamon and sugar.

Wrap dough around apple and seal on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 50 minutes.

Sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp corn starch 1 cup boiling water 2 Tbsp butter 1 tsp vanilla

Mix sugar, cornstarch and water, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil. boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla.

Still until butter melted.

Submitted by Jean Tardif, Livermore Autumn Apple Cake 1 cup raisins, soak 1 hour then drain 3 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 1/2 cup oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 3 cups thickly sliced pared apples 1 cup chopped walnuts

Easy Apple Salad 1 cup chopped apples 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped walmuts 1/3 cup chopped Oceanspray dried cranberries 8 oz. vanilla yogurt Chop apples and celery, put in a bowl of cold water with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and set aside. Chop up walnuts and dired cranberries. Strain apples and celery and mix with walnuts

Stir flour, baking soda and spices. Set aside. Beat oil, sugar until well blended. Add egg and beat well.

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Submitted by Reen Robillard, Turner Portage Lake Maine 9 inch Apple Pie 6 cups sliced apples 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 2 Tablespoons butter peel, core and slice apples. Mix in flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Make pie crust and line bottom of pie pan with crust then add apples with spices. Slice the butter into thin pieces and place on top of apples. Add top crust and pinch together. Prick with fork on top of crust, and brush on egg white and sugar.

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Apple Facts • The crabapple is the only apple native to North America. • Two pounds of apples make one 9-inch pie. • Apples are fat, sodium, and cholesterol free. • A medium apple is about 80 calories. • Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit. • Apples are a member of the rose family. • It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce one apple. • In colonial time, apples were called winter banana or melt-in-the-mouth. • Apples ripen six to ten times faster at room temperature than if they were refrigerated. • It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider. • The old saying, “An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.â€? This saying comes from an old English adage, “To eat an apple before going to bed, will make the doctor beg his bread.â€?

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Maine Fall Foliage Events Scheduled Maine residents and visitors alike will be able to experience the brilliant beauty of the fall foliage season next month with 10 special outdoors events at Maine state parks and lands, according to Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) officials.

BPL, under the Maine Department of Conservation, has scheduled the unique events – including hikes, a river paddle and a trail ride – to highlight the fall landscape features of Maine’s special places. Because of the popularity of past fall events, BPL staff have scheduled even more outings this year than in previous years to meet public interest.

“We hope to see as many people as possible join us for viewing the fall foliage across the state,” Will Harris, BPL director, said.

“This is a great time of year for the whole family to get out and enjoy some of the best of what Maine has to offer.

“Come out and join us,” Harris said. “The colors are great!”

“Our fall foliage events provide a great opportunity for families and fall foliage connoisseurs to revel in the fiery colors of autumn and learn about Maine’s forests, all the while enjoying exercise within the fresh air and beauty of Maine’s parks and lands,” Jocelyn Hubbell, BPL interpretive specialist, said. “Through these guided events, led by Maine

foresters and park staff, participants will learn first hand about the triggers of foliage change, forest types and heath, and tree identification.” The Fall Foliage events are co-sponsored by the: Androscoggin Land Trust: Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance; Sunrise Trail Coalition; Maine Forest Service; and the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.

Led by Maine foresters and park rangers, the guided events consist of hikes, a paddle on the Androscoggin River, and a trail trip for ATVs and bikes on the Down East Sunrise Trail, which is owned by the Maine Department of Transportation and operated by BPL. The hikes range in skill level from easy and wheel-chair accessible, such as the Oct. 23 hike at Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, to moderate and last about one to three hours.

Participants not only will be able to enjoy the great outdoors, but they also can learn something about what causes this beautiful time of year to take place, Hubbell said. The events also focus on the special features of the locations, such as the Wade Kavanaugh outdoor picnictable sculptures at PeaksKenny and the spectacular views from Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park.

“Autumn in Maine is one of the best times of year,” Hubbell said. “Fiery forest colors, cool dry days, and crisp nights make for great

outdoor activities and perfect sleeping nights. Our guided fall foliage events provide a great way for

both first-time and seasoned visitors to explore a park for the first time or learn more about an old favorite.” New

this year is the addition of the fall foliage trail ride on Oct 22 along the Down East Sunrise Trail, organized with the help of the Sunrise Trail Coalition. Leaving from two different locations at two different times, ATV-ers will take an easy, 56-mile round trip and bikers will take a fun, 18-mile round trip on one of the best and most scenic multi-use trails in Maine. Riders need to bring their own ATVs or bicycles.

Complete information, including full descriptions and downloadable flyers with photos, is available through

the “Featured Event” link at www.parksandlands.com Skill levels and mileages are listed so participants can be sure to find an event that is suitable for them and family members.

All participants should bring a camera, binoculars, snack, lunch and water.

Park entry fees will apply for park events.

For more information about Maine state parks, lands and historic sites, go to: www.parksandlands.com For more information about Maine fall foliage, go to: www.mainefoliage.com n

Strickland Exhibit at USM L/A

The Atrium Art Gallery at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College, begins its fall season with a solo exhibition

by James Strickland, continuing through Nov. 30.

“Waypoints: Happenstance and Longed-for Arrivings” will highlight recent work by artist, theologian, heliocentric and kinetic sculptor, James Strickland, whose studies of architecture, Japanese temples, martial arts, ocean navigating, mountaineering, and technology illuminate his work.

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A resident of Belfast, Maine, Strickland is originally from Oklahoma.

Strickland has degrees from Arizona State University and California Divinity School of the Pacific. His work has been included in over 100 exhibitions around the country and abroad.

While studying for the ministry, Strickland spent summers as a skipper delivering boats to several Pacific Islands and Hong Kong. In addition to a doctorate in theology, he studied architecture and apprenticed with Paolo Soleri and Charles Eames later studying Japanese temple architecture with Hiroshi Hasanawa. With side roads into kendo martial arts, mountaineering, and ballooning, his artistic journey brought him—via sailboat in 1999 with his partner artist-designer Patricia Shea—to Belfast, Maine.

He creates large and small scale sculpture in an 1888

studio barn for municipal, corporate, and private commissions .

The exhibition’s title, Waypoints, refers to a twopart permanent sculpture of the same title installed at the college in 2008. In nautical terms, a “waypoint” is a set of coordinates that marks a physical point. In metaphorical terms, a waypoint marks a culmination of thought and process. For the artist, it represents a milestone along a creative path.

Strickland’s latest work embraces technology in not only the process, but also in the final work. In the exhibition essay, noted arts writer Carl Little writes that, “Strickland has ‘crossed over’ in another intriguing way: his sculptures often produce energy, via builtin solar panels and/or wind vane elements. These heliocentric pieces represent an attempt to not only make the work green, but also to blend mechanics and art.”

Strickland says, “Sculptures that can enrich our visual world and at the same time heat our buildings, light our parks and gardens, and teach our children about sustainable energy resources have become more than just a dream.”

Carl Little’s essay can be seen online at usm.maine. edu/atriumgallery, along with installation views of the exhibit. The Atrium Art Gallery is located at USM LAC. 51 Westminster St., Lewiston. Gallery hours are Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed holidays. Admission is free; for more information, 7536500 or www.usm.maine. edu/atriumgallery. n

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• Laurie Thiboutot So nice to go in and have friendly faces! Haven’t been in that store for a couple years....glad to be able to go in again!!!! ;) • Brandy Jenkins Loved the BBQ and the service was wonderful :) Great place!

• Sybill Brewer You have done an awesome job getting the store up and running again the way that it should be! Love being able to walk back down to the corner store and the girls are making some AWESOME BBQ-can’t wait for the corn bread (the girls have my number!:) Thank you for putting so much time and effort into it-and I love driving by and seeing it busy!

• Terry Fortin Ridley Chris & I had our first pizzas tonight from here and they were delicious, so happy to have the store back, new owners and staff are very nice, they are still getting used to this but it is Awesome. Keep up the good work and the town will support you.

• Kitty Korner Store FYI .... The winner for August’s Raffle Drawing is Rob Scaffieri, he won a large pizza with 3 toppings of his choice! Congradulations Rob! • Terry Chris & I had our first pizzas tonight from here and they were delicious, so happy to have the store back, new owners and staff are very nice, they are still getting used to this but it is Awesome. Keep up the good work and the town will support you.

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Congratulations to Nickolas Austin who recieved a small cheese pizza that he chose for saing that to us!!! Enjoy the pizza Nick! Sincerely, Raymond & Lucie • Amy Austin Nick was so excited, thank you Ray & Lucie!!

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By Fred Cicetti

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It’s Medicare Season Fall is Leaf-Peeping Season and Hunting Season. It’s also Medicare Season. Time to do that allimportant check on your policies and make sure they are the right ones for next year. The Medicare Season is open from October 15 to December 7. After that date, you can’t make any changes until next year’s Medicare Season.

What do you need to check? Your Medicare Part D (prescription drug insurance) coverage. Each year the prescription drug plans change – both their premiums and the drugs they cover. You need to check your drugs against the available plans to make sure which one is best for you.

It’s also a great time to see if you’re eligible for a Medicare Savings Plan.

You might be able to save significant money.

How do you check? If you have a computer, go to www.medicare.gov and check the plans. Or call the Medicare Help Line at 1-800-MEDICARE (800-733-4373).

Or call SeniorsPlus, make an appointment and have one of our trained counselors help you. We’re going to be in Wilton, Farmington, Lisbon, Rangeley, Norway, Rumford and Fryeburg, as well as Lewiston.

Call for an appointment at the location closest to you.

Call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.

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It's time for a flu shot.

You can get the flu vaccine from your doctor, and at public health facilities, senior centers, pharmacies and supermarkets. The vaccine can be administered anytime during flu season. Adults over 50 are prime candidates for the vaccine because the flu can be fatal for older people.

There are two types of vaccines: the injection and the nasal-spray.

There are three different flu injections available: a regular flu shot approved for people ages 6 months and older; a high-dose flu shot approved for people 65 and older, and an intradermal flu shot approved for people 18 to 64 years of age.

Fluzone, Fluzone High-Dose, and Fluzone Intradermal are all injectable influenza vaccines made up of the three flu strains most likely to cause illness during a particular flu season. Fluzone HighDose is a new influenza vaccine designed for people 65 years and older. Fluzone High-Dose vaccines contain four times the amount of antigen contained in regular flu shots. Antigen is

the part of the vaccine that prompts the body to make antibody to fight the flu. The additional antigen is intended to create a stronger immune response.

Human immune defenses become weaker with age, which places older people at greater risk of severe illness from influenza. Also, aging decreases the body’s ability to have a good immune response after getting influenza vaccine. Fluzone Intradermal was introduced for the 2011-2012 flu season. The flu vaccine is a shot with a smaller needle that is injected into the skin instead of the muscle. It requires less antigen to be as effective as the regular flu shot.

The nasal-spray flu vaccine is called Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (also known as LAIV or FluMist®).

LAIV is approved for use in healthy people 2 through 49 years of age who are not pregnant.

The 2011-12 flu vaccine protects against seasonal flu and H1N1 (Swine Flu), just like last year’s vaccine. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention warn that you should get another dose of vaccine this season.

Flu season in the northern hemisphere can range from as early as October to as late as May. The peak month usually is February.

More than 200,000 flu victims are hospitalized annually in the United States. The death rate from flu ranges from 3,300 to almost 49,000 a year.

The flu strikes the elderly the hardest. About 90 percent of flu deaths in the 31 flu seasons between 1976 to 2007 occurred in people over age 65.

Flu is a contagious illness of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Flu can lead to pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, ear problems and dehydration.

Droplets from coughing and sneezing spread the flu. An adult with flu can infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick. Children may spread flu for more than seven days.

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Contrary to rumor, you can’t catch the flu from the vaccine. The flu vaccine is not made from a live virus. The recovery time for the flu is about one to two weeks.

However, in seniors, weakness may persist for a longer time.

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Ten Years After – We Will Never Forget By: Deb Heroux

Kora Temple Highlander Jason House of South Portland posed during a break in the cermony. I asked him if it takes a lot of practice to play the bag pipes, he answered, you practice the notes and then it’s all about getting the right amount of air. House has been with the Highlanders for eight years.

(Photo by Deb Heroux) On a clear, crisp late summer morning, a day much the same as September 11, 2001 the Auburn Fire Department, with help from the Auburn Polic Department and Lewiston’s Fire and Police Departments, unveiled a 9/11 monument

which included a piece of twisted metal from the World Trade Center. On June 30, firefighters Julian Beaule and Matt Brochu drove to New York City to bring back two pieces of the mangled metal, one for Auburn and one for Farmingdale, where Beaule lives and volunteers.

The event started at 8:46 a.m. which is the time that Flight 11 hit the north side of the north tower of the World Trade Center. Both the Auburn and Lewiston Fire Department Honor Guards presented as the Kora Temple Highlanders played and Captain Dave Richard rang the firemans’ bell after a moment of silence was observed. This routine was performed again at 9:03 a.m. in remembrance of Flight 175 striking the south side of the south tower. The department also held a blood drive which started at 8:46 a.m. and became so popular that some donors were waiting over an hour and others were asked to donate at other sites.

As the morning unfolded, each significant time was honored and observed; 9:37 a.m. when Flight 77 hit the Pentagon; 9:59 a.m. when the south tower started to collapse; 10:03 a.m. when Flight 93 crashed into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania and at 10:28

A huge American Flaf hangs over Minot Avenue, held on one side by the Auburn Fire Department and Lewiston Fire department on the other side. (Photo by Deb Heroux) a.m. when the north tower started to collapse.

The master of ceremonies was Lt. Eric Cobb of the AFD, Cobb was quite emotional when he spoke of the labor of love that this project had become for the firefighters.

The Kora Temple Highlanders played the haunting sounds of the bagpipes decked out in their full Scottish regalia. The official ceremony got underway at 10:00 a.m. with Lt. Cobb as MC; he then introduced Lewiston Fire Department Chaplain Paul McLaughlin who led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation. Karen Staples, whom represented United States Senator Olympia Snowe,

read a letter from the Senator. Staples was overcome with emotion and had to stop several times as she read. Carlene Tremblay came next; Tremblay was there to represent Maine Senator Susan Collins.

Both women explained that the Senators were honoring the “Freeport Flag Ladies” who had spent every Tuesday since 9/11/01 waving their American Flags on Main Street in Freeport.

Both Mayor Laurent Gilbert of Lewiston and Mayor Richard Gleason of Auburn spoke, as did Auburn Deputy Police Chief Jason Moen who ended his speech with the Policemen’s Prayer.

Lewiston’s Assistant Fire Chief Bruce McKay also spoke and recited the Fire-

men’s Prayer.

Then Lt. Cobb introduced Auburn’s Deputy Chief Geoffrey Lowe. Lowe’s emotions were high as he spoke of his pride for his firemen and the devastating loss we all suffered ten years ago. He then unveiled the monument, as the Kora Temple Highlanders played “Amazing Grace” and ten white doves were released.

The Auburn Police Department’s Regional Explorer Post # 333 held a flag folding ceremony. The flag, which was hanging halfstaff at Central Station, had previously been flown over a U.S. base camp in

Afghanistan. The ceremony ended with Tom Dostie presenting the Auburn and Lewiston Fire Departments with 9//11 flags As a first responder, each emergency is a mystery.

These brave men and women were running toward danger as the victims were running from it. To me it takes a special breed of human to have more concern for others than oneself.

The monument is located at Central Fire Station at 550 Minot Avenue in Auburn. Make it a point to stop by and see this piece of history, a piece of history we shall never forget. n

Captain Dave Richards rang the firemen’s bell to signify every important time on September 11. (Photo by Deb Heroux)

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WMTW Volunteers Donate to Head Start Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care was the beneficiary of volunteer time from staff at NEWS 8 / WMTW-TV on the United Way’s Annual Day of Caring, held September 9. Peter Magee, John Gregory, Bill Greep, Amy Beveridge, Dave Guthro, Matt Earl, Donna Rideout, Raechel Gregory and Dave Abel spent their morning painting, clearing debris from the recent hurricane, and cleaning playgrounds at Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care’s Early Head Start Center on Bartlett Street and the Coburn Center on Bates Street in Lewiston.

Estelle Rubinstein, Executive Director of Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care said “These nine volunteers gave their time to help the children at Head Start have safe playgrounds. With the recent destruction from Hurricane Irene, our very small facilities staff had not been able to catch up with some of the projects that needed to be finished before winter. The volunteers from NEWS 8 were wonderful help for our staff to be able to winterize the Early Head Start playground, painting, and clearing the remains of the hurricane. Every year the United Way assigns a

local business team to volunteer with us, and every year the people who spend their time with us do amazing things. We are so grateful to the United Way of Androscoggin County and NEWS 8.”

Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care has provided quality early care and educational services to pregnant women, families, and children for over forty-five years. Program options include Full Day Head Start pre-kindergarten and child care, Half Day Head Start pre-kindergarten, Home Based, Family Child Care, Infant and Toddler Early Head Start, and

the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Services through these programs are provided annually to over four hundred children and families throughout Androscoggin County.

Applications for all programs are accepted at any time. Please call (207) 795-4040 ext. 325 for more information. Please visit our website at www.androscogginheadstart.org.

Androscoggin Head Start and Child Care is a United Way funded and Lewiston and Auburn CDBG supported agency. n

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Aug. 29 James E. Hawkins II, 32 of 41 Western Ave #6, Waterville arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Jeffrey Williams for Operating while License Suspended or Revoked at 0748 hrs. Aug. 29 Gerald B. Burnsworth, 18 of 14 Park St., Lisbon arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Darin Estes for an Arrest Warrant issued by another agency at 2139 hrs.

Aug. 30 Shannon Bowie, 19 of 221 Lisbon St., Lisbon summoned on Summer St. by Officer Ryan McGee for Assault at 1626 hrs.

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L. Eckhoff, 30 of 1988 Augusta Rd. #1, Bowdoin summoned on Litchfield Rd. by Animal Control Officer Jeffrey Cooper for Keeping an Unlicensed Dog at 1410 hrs.

Aug. 31 Nathaniel L. Correa, 23 of 25 Independence Dr., Brunswick arrested on Main St. by Officer Shawn Kelly for two Arrest Warrants issued by Cumberland County Sheriff's Office for a Probation Violation and Failure to Pay Fines for a Trafficking Scheduled Drug charge at 1604 hrs.

Aug. 31 Maurice L. Ayotte, 59 of 9 Saint Ann St. #3, Lisbon arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Ryan McGee for Operating Under the Influence at 1844 hrs.

Sept. 3 Daniel R. Willis, 22 of 3 Bartholomew St., Lisbon arrested on Ferry Rd. by Officer Richard St. Amant for Operating Under the Influence and Operating a Vehicle without a License at 0114 hrs.

Sept. 5 Ryan P. Tremblay, 24 of 28 Park St., Lisbon summoned at his residence by Officer Jeffrey Williams for Sale and Use of Drug Paraphernalia at 0210 hrs.

Sept. 7 William

M. Bowie, 22 of 23.5 Pine St., Lisbon summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer at 1435 hrs.

Sept. 8 Gerald B. Burnsworth, 18 of 14 Park St., Lisbon summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer at 2110 hrs.

Sept. 9 Heath L. Jenkins, 43 of PO Box 384, Lewiston arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Darin Estes for Operating Under the Influence at 1532 hrs.

Sept. 10 Alicia L. Hinkley, 20 of 8 North St., Lisbon Falls arrested on School St. by Officer Darin Estes for Criminal Trespass and Minor Consuming Liquor at 2202 hrs.

Sept. 12 Michael E. Humiston, 23 of 343 Cumberland Ave. #2, Portland arrested on Lisbon St.

by Officer Jeffrey Williams for Eluding an Officer, Driving to Endanger, Operating while License Suspended or Revoked, Refusing to Submit to Arrest or Detention, and two counts of Aggravated Criminal Mischief at 0148 hrs.

Sept. 12 Shawn M. Dame, 19 of 638 Congress St. #211, Portland arrested on Lisbon St. by

geant Harry Moore for Minor Consuming Liquor at 2300 hrs.

Aug. 27 Marcus Bubar, 19 of 20 Woodland Ave., Lisbon summoned on Pinewoods Rd. by K-9 Officer Jason St. Pierre for Minor Consuming Liquor at 2250 hrs.

Aug. 28 Arthur G. Dunlop, 29 of 9 Middle St. #1, Lisbon Falls arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Jeffrey Williams for an Arrest Warrant issued by Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for a Theft by Unauthorized Taking and Transfer charge, and summoned for Possession of Marijuana at

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The colleges, universiOfficer Jeffrey Williams for Failure to Give Correct Name, Address or Date of Birth and Theft by Unauthorized use of Property at 0148 hrs.

Sept. 12 Michael Chapnick, 54 of 27 Crossman St., Lisbon arrested on Lisbon St. by Detective William Tapley for an Arrest Warrant issued by another agency at 1003 hrs.

Sept. 13 Joe E. Vigil Sr., 74 of 4 Melissa Ave., Sabattus arrested on Ridge Rd. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Operating Under the Influence at 1557 hrs.

Sept. 15 Stefan C. Barone, 27 of 5 David St., Lisbon Falls summoned on Free St. by Officer Richard St. Amant for Criminal Mischief at 2328 hrs.

Sept. 19 S e a n P. Underkoefler, 25 of 25 Wing St., Lisbon Falls arrested at his residence by Officer Ryan McGee for an Arrest Warrant issued by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office for Failure to Appear to Court for Failure to Notify Officer of a Motor Vehicle Accident charge at 1814 hrs.

Sept. 19 M a t thew R. Griffeth, 22 of 3 Briarwood Dr., #35, Biddeford arrested on Pike St.

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Sept. 19 Missy L. Knight, 20 of 28 Douglas St., Lisbon Falls summoned on East Ave. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Terrorizing at 1510 hrs.

Sept. 20 Nadine M. Gendron, 47 of 80 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Criminal Trespass at 0859 hrs.

Sept. 20 Jason E. Blackwell, 23 of 141 Moody Rd., Lisbon summoned on Lisbon St. by

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Anyone interested in veterans’ services at CMCC is encouraged to contact Denis Fortier, veterans to college coordinator at 755-5348 or dfortier@ cmcc.edu. n Officer Jeffrey Williams for Possession of Marijuana at 0710 hrs.

Sept. 20 Ashley A. Longley, 18 of 2 Middle St., Lisbon Falls summoned on School St. by Officer Ryan McGee for Sale and Use of Drug Paraphernalia at 1858 hrs.

Sept. 20 J e b b Mitchneck, 20 of 5 Mayflower Way, Winthrop summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Ryan McGee for Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor at 2151 hrs.

Sept. 20 Jonathon C. Burt, 20 of 98 Main St., Lisbon summoned on Lisbon St. by Officer Ryan McGee for Illegal Possession of Alcohol by a Minor at 2151 hrs.

Sept. 21 Timothy J. Roy, 47 of 109 Gustin Rd., Litchfield arrested on Frost Hill Ave. by Officer Shawn Kelly at 0920 hrs. for 5 Arrest Warrants for Unpaid Fines and Fees issued by other agencies for Cultivating Marijuana, two counts of Operating while License is Suspended or Revoked, two counts of Operating Under the Influence and Domestic Violence Assault charges.

Sept. 22 Anthony F. Riordan, 45 of 11 Grandview St. #2, Lisbon arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Domestic Violence Terrorizing at 2200 hrs.

Sept. 22 Matthew R. Griffeth, 22 of 3 Briar Dr. #35, Biddeford arrested on Pike St. by Officer Shawn Kelly for Violating Conditions of Release at 1852 hrs.

Sept. 23 Joshua C. Eckhardt, 26 of 40 Old Lisbon Rd., Lewiston arrested on Lisbon St. by Officer Darin Estes for Operating while License is Suspended or Revoked at 1055 hrs. n

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They Got Fit and Won! Healthy Androscoggin gathered for their 11th annual Get Fit & Win Final Celebration at the Lewiston Middle School Auditorium on Tuesday, August 16th.

Around 150 participants attended with hopes of winning great prizes and to celebrate their dedication to increasing their physical activity.

As part of the ten-week program, participants were asked to set goals to increase their number of minutes and/or the intensity level of their chosen activities. This year’s participants included seasoned exercisers and those just started out from all over the region. They chose varying forms of exercise and kept an activity log to

hold themselves accountable to their goal over the course of the program.

Many told of the positive impacts adding exercise into their week has made on their overall health and happiness.

Brian Yocono, news anchor from the WCSH 6 news team, kicked off the celebration by welcoming the group and congratulating them on their success.

Then Mr. Yocono introduced Emily Walters from the Let’s Go Initiative at the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, who spoke about serving as healthy role models for children by implementing the simple 5-2-1-0 message. She advised 5 fruits and vegetables per day; 2 hours or

less of recreational screen time; 1 hour or more per day of physical activity and 0 sugar sweetened beverages. Zeb Brimigion from The Gym in Lewiston led the attendees in exercise breaks throughout the celebration.

The winners of this year’s cash prizes included $250 to Claire Sabine of Greene; $250 to Elaine Verrill from Minot; and $100 winners Albert Galipeau and Andre Langlois, both from Lewiston.

Many other program participants won terrific prizes donated by local businesses including a one month membership to St. Mary’s Health Steps, a free haircut and style from the Cassiel’s Day Spa, and a tune up

from Rainbow Bicycle and Fitness. Other prizes were donated by area businesses including Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shop, Shaw’s Supermarkets, Walmart, LLBean and Team Beach Body, among others.

Get Fit & Win is sponsored by Procter & Gamble, St. Mary’s Health System, Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, Geiger Group and Maine Oxy. Advertising was donated by the Sun Journal.

Healthy Androscoggin is funded in part by the Fund for a Healthy Maine.

The coalition has four main community goals that include: supporting tobacco free lifestyles, increasing physical activity, promoting healthy

Grant for Woman’s Literary Union Maine State Archivist David Cheever has announced that the Woman's Literary Union of Androscoggin County will receive $625 to preserve and provide better access to its historical collections as part of the Historical Records Collections Grant Program. The program is administered by the Maine Historical Records Advisory Board, with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. The grant program is coordinated in Maine by the State Archives.

Denise Scammon, an Arts & Humanities student at the University of Southern Maine's Lewiston-Auburn College, and historian at W. L. U., wrote the grant as part of her Independent Study course with USM Professor Eve Raimon. “I think that it is important to document the history of the Woman's Literary Union and preserve the stories of its members as a valuable resource for the community. The organization's historical collections provide a window into LewistonAuburn's past through the documented legacy of W. L. U.'s achievements and leadership,” said Scammon.

Recent studies underscore that cultural resources are important in decisions to locate businesses or to choose a community in which to retire. These grants help sustain the basic infrastructure of this key element of society.

“Grants such as this sup-

Pictured is the future Research Room at the Horatio G. Foss Mansion in Auburn. Following the process of working with a professional conservationist and creating a Finding Aid, which the grant has enabled WLU to do, researchers will be able to browse the historical documents in WLU’s collection by appointment. port community efforts to protect the stories of our birth, property rights, government, and how we lived our lives,” said Cheever.

“People need to document their birth or naturalization to obtain a passport or to get medical care; others research their property boundaries; some seek long-lost relatives or to understand the history of the old mill down the road.

Without these precious records, most questions like this would remain unanswered.”

A recent report to the Maine Legislature indicates that many of Maine's historical collections (photographs, paintings, natural history collections, and letters) are in danger of being lost to fire, theft, mold, or misuse.

“Maine has an estimated 200 million such records, many in facilities with little or no security, fire protection, or environmental controls. Local governments, historical societies, and libraries are seeking help through grant programs such as this one to preserve our heritage,” Cheever said.

“Just a quick examination of W. L. U.'s historical collections shows that its members have a long his-

tory of civic engagement in the Lewiston-Auburn community. From W. L. U.'s 1898 campaign to add kindergarten to the public school systems in Lewiston and Auburn, to its campaign in 1905 to add domestic science and manual training to the public school curriculum, to its promotion of better wages for teachers in the 1950s, much of the organization's civic activities centered on education,” said Scammon.

Small grants have stimulated local citizens and organizations to commit more of their resources to these projects.

The Maine State Archives is a Bureau within the Department of the Secretary of the State. For information about the Historical Records Collections Grant Program, call Janet Roberts at 287-5791 or email janet.roberts@maine.gov or visit www.maine.gov/ sos/arc/mhrab/grants.html.

For more information about Lewiston-Auburn College, visit www.usm.maine.edu/ lac. Learn more about the Woman's Literary Union at www.womansliteraryunion. org or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ womansliteraryunion. n

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Outdoors in Maine - Maine's Moose Season

V. Paul Reynolds Maine's annual moose hunt began a half hour before sunrise on Sept. 26 in the state's northern and eastern Wildlife Management Districts 1 through 6,11, and 19. That's the first season. This year there are actually five separate seasons on moose. The other seasons are Oct. 10 through Oct.15, Oct. 31 through Nov. 26, Oct. 29 (Maine Residents Only Day), and Nov. 7 through Nov. 12. A complete list of the Wildlife Management Districts (WMDs) that are included in each respective season is available online at www. mefishwildife.com.

A few years ago, Maine's former moose biologist, Karen Morris, estimated the Maine moose population at about 60,000. As a rule, Maine has been harvesting what was thought to be about 5 percent of its moose population, a harvest figure that was estimated to be about the same as the state's annual moose population growth rate. Maine's current moose biologist, Lee Kantar, isn't yet prepared to nail down a moose population number. In the days ahead, however, he believes that his ongoing aerial survey of deer and moose will give the state a much better handle on moose numbers and distribution. Kantar says that the moose management goals are to find middle ground between reducing moose numbers as a highway safety issue and maintaining sufficient

moose numbers for hunting and recreational viewing.

The new moose hunting zones are the only hunting zones that allow hunters to take a moose of either sex.

In the other traditional hunting zones, hunters are limited to bulls only or cows only, depending upon their designated permits.

Kantar believes that Maine's moose population growth rate is, in all probability, quite a bit higher than 5 percent. His goal is to create the kind of data that will clearly answer questions like these in the years ahead.

The average life expectancy of a moose is 8 years for a cow and 7 years for a bull.

Moose may live into their late teens, but rarely live past 20. During Maine's fall hunting season, the average adult cow weighs 600 lbs (dressed) and the average adult bull weighs 800 lbs (dressed). Large bulls weigh over 1000 lbs, dressed.

This year's moose harvest quota is 3,862 animals. This is 657 more than last year.

If you are a first time moose hunter this year, here are some hunting tips offered by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Hunting Tips: ·Prior to the moose season, sight in your rifle. ·Moose often appear closer than they are, because of their large size. Keep this in consideration when estimating the distance to the moose before you shoot. ·Be prepared to get your moose out of the woods.

Rope, come-alongs, pulleys, a chain saw, and waders can be indispensable on your hunt. ·Quartering your moose will make it easier to haul and will reduce the risk of your meat spoiling. ·Skinning your moose, or filling the chest cavity with ice, will also reduce the risk of your meat spoiling.

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Photo courtesy of Google images ·A 30-30 can be used for shooting a moose, but it doesn't have the range of larger guns. A larger caliber gun (308, 30-06, 7 or 8mm) may improve your success

and reduce the possibility of wounding a moose.

As an experienced moose and elk hunter, I have long been at a loss to understand why most Maine moose

hunters insist on bringing that big critter out of the woods in one piece. Tip number four above is right on! Quartering any large animal, which is perfectly legal in Maine, is a great way to avoid a hernia and protect the quality of this potentially wonderful meat.

I brought my moose out in quarters in a canoe on the water. This method may not get you as many photo ops at the tagging station, but it's the way to go. Quartering an animal also allows the so-called "dry dressing" method, so there is no need for messy evisceration in the field. Just skin the critter down on each side from the backbone, remove the backstraps and the four quarters.

Just make sure that you leave attached some proof of the animal's sex.

If you are a first time moose hunter, good luck to you and expect to have a lot of fun and hard work.

A guide would urge you not to rush your shot. These are

big animals and good shot placement is a must. Be advised, too, that each year there are multiple unfortunate cases of double kills after the hunter became confused when two animals were traveling together.

This mistake can be every expensive.

Finally, moose hunters are required to wear hunter orange. If you are hunting upland birds in a moose hunting area during the moose week, you are also required to wear one piece of hunter orange.

The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine Guide, co-host of a weekly radio program "Maine Outdoors" heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network (WVOM-FM 103.9, WCMEFM 96.7) and former information officer for the Maine Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.

His e-mail address is paul@ sportingjournal.com. n

Meeting of the Minds

Lisbon Community School Principal, Carlene Iverson, and Assistant Principal, Ryan Patrie, met with new teachers for the 2011 – 2012 school year and shared an overview of the community resources, after school activities, community projects and the volunteer program available at LCS. Pictured seated (l-r) ; Jessica Swindlehurst, grade 1; Nicole LaFlamme, grade 1; Roxanne Auclair, kindergarten; and Jen Robitaille, Title 1 Math Specialist. Back row: Principal Iverson; Assistant Principal Patrie; Jacki Lyon, grade 1; Jennifer Huntley, grade 5; Kyla Jones, grade 3; Gretchen Stevens, grade 4; and Maddy Cornish, grade 5. FMI on school events and volunteer opportunities email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021. Photo by Monica Millhime

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Anthony Landry, 17, of Lewiston is a frequent skater at the popular Lewiston Skatepark.

Ava DeMerchant, 6, of Turner does a bit of "butt boarding" while watching her brother Ethan's skate lesson.

Ronnie Pittman, 10, of Lewiston proves that the Lewiston Skatepark isn't just for skateboarding. Ronnie has been using a scooter for 7 years and all his practice has paid off. He maneuvers the park with ease throwing out trick after trick.

Elijah Akerley, 15, of Lewiston (forefront) demonstrates a trick for onlookers Ethan DeMerchant, 10, of Turner and Jordan Biggs, 8, of New York City. Elijah, a sponsored skater with Bump Skateboards, gave lessons to Ethan throughout the summer.

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Lisbon School volunteers were busy helping teachers get ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 29. “Volunteers from all walks of life assist with nu-

merous requests including laminating, trimming, photocopying, classroom assistance, tutoring, field trips and much, much more. A number of volunteers re-

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Generations of the families assist throughout the year, including summers, in the community of Lisbon

Schools,” shares Community Resource & Volunteer Coordinator, Monica Millhime.

Last year Lisbon volunteers contributed 19,249 hours of service to the Lisbon School Department. The volunteer program is open to adults and students grade 5 through 12.

Training classes are held on a monthly bases. The first junior volunteer training class is scheduled for Monday, October 31 at 9 a.m., a no school day for students.

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