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Stewart Public Library Celebrates 100 Years

Banner announces Stewart Public Library’s year-long celebration of 100 years of volunteers operating the library at this location overlooking the Carrabassett River in North Anson.

Celebrating 100 years at 37 Elm Street, Stewart Public Library recently held an open house complete with food, games, slide shows and drawings.

Directors Bev Tripp and Carol McLaughlin provided a colorful setting of food for the public and t-shirts for library volunteers.

Librarian Emily Quint was joined by volunteers Margaret Adams, Betsy

Burpee, Rainbow Cornelia, Kelly Garland, Carol McLaughlin, Marjorie Morrell, Nancy Morrell, SLA Pres. Mitchell Quint, and Bev Tripp. Drawings were won by C. Decker, B. Tripp, C. Long, N. McLean, and L. Atwood.

In earlier times the building known as the Anson Public Library was housed in a small building on what was then known

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as the Village Green, located on land by what is now known as the Methodist Church/Masonic lot.

The APL was established in 1899 by the North Anson Library Association after a minister sent letters to citizens suggesting a library was needed in the village.

This building was later known as the Foster Public Library, to honor the family of Ben and Charles Foster, local artists. The Board was looking for a larger building when this building burned in the disastrous 1913 fire of the North Anson village.

At the instigation of Judge Augustus Simmons and Mrs. Geneva Hilton, the Honorable D.D. Stewart offered the sum of $1,500 for the purchase of the present building, provided it was named “Stewart Public Library” honoring his brother. Thus the Stewart Public Library was established in 1913.

D.D. Stewart and his brother were lawyers, originally from Corinna, Maine, and Levi left his fortune to be distributed to colleges and libraries.

D.D. Stewart was known in this area as he was a lawyer involved with the railroad coming to town. D.D. Stewart built a library in Corinna (the Stewart Free Library) and a town hall in St. Albans, Maine and gave them to each town under his brother’s direction.

Today Stewart Public Library has an automated catalog system, computers for public use, wi-fi allowing access to the internet from inside/outside the building.

It’s still an all-volunteer library offering new books, audio books, DVDs, and magazines for public use. The library is open Wednesdays 2:30 to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays 2:30 to -4:30 p.m. or by appointment. n

Hunter’s Widow Basket Bingo The Skowhegan Lions Sixth Annual Hunter’s Widow Basket Bingo will take place Saturday, November 2, 2013.

Doors open at 8 a.m.

It will be held at the Madison Skowhegan Elks Club, 21 Silver Street, Skowhegan.

The event will include 18 games of bingo with famous maker baskets and pottery for prizes

generously filled and donated by area businesses.

Since 1935, The Skowhegan Lions have addressed the needs of the area people with concerns of glasses and hearing aids. To better able us to continue with our work, we have fundraisers to help pay for needed glasses and hearing aids.

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On Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to noon there will be a Luck of the Draw Auction at the American Legion Hall, Waterville Road, Skowhegan. Over 200 items will be up for bid. Proceeds will benefit the Skowhegan Free Public Library Renovations.

Carol McLaughlin and SLA Pres. Mitchell Quint discuss library business while Maine State Library’s Central ME District Consultant Stephanie Zurinski admires the refreshment table at Stewart Public Library’s Open House.

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1st Annual No One Fights Alone! 5k Walk/Run

Beth Norweg, Nancy Ayer, Trey Michonski - son to, Melissa and Brian Michonski, son, Gradey Michonski and Vicki Gingras - co-organizer and sister to Melissa.

The starting gun for the 1st Annual No One Fights Alone! 5k Walk/Run in honor of Brian Michonski, was shot off under sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s on Saturday, September 28th. A total of 161 runners and 275 walkers from all over the state, including many Skowhegan Area High School sports teams, gathered to show solidarity and support for this great cause. The fundraiser was put together by a commit-

tee of six dedicated individuals in just 30 days.

They exceeded their goal of raising $5000 by $5000 more. At Brian and his wife, Melissa’s request, all $10,000 went to The Lustgarten Foundation in New York where 100% of their money is spent on pancreatic cancer research. Pancreatic Cancer is the 4th deadliest cancer, the most underfunded and least recognized of all cancers because there is so little research being

done for early detection, diagnosis and treatment.

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in the foreground... Beth Norweg is looking down and is one of the co-organizers and she is standing next to Melissa and Brian Michonski waiting for the final runners and walkers to come in for medals and prizes.

Fun Family Activities Tailor-Made for Autumn Fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors.

Beautiful fall foliage coupled with great weather compel many people to spend ample time outdoors before the arrival of harsh winter weather drives them back indoors. The following are a handful of actvities that are tailor-made for fall. *Raking leaves: While raking leaves might not jump out at you as a great way to spend a nice fall afternoon, families often find raking leaves together soon turns into a fun day in the yard. Build leaf piles and let the kids jump in, and then do it again.

When raking, encourage kids to collect some colorful leaves and set them aside. Once the raking is done, you can then enjoy making some homemade crafts with the leaves you and your youngsters just collected. *Apple picking: Perhaps no activity is more synonymous with fall than apple picking. Many apple orchards encourage customers to come by and pick their own apples in the fall. Once your family and you have scoured the orchard for the perfect apples, relax with a cup of warm apple cider before returning home to make some homemade apple sauce and, of course, a de-

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licious apple pie. *Hayride: Hayrides are another fall tradition, and many farms offer relaxing hayrides throughout fall. Younger children who may tire if asked to patrol an apple orchard for apples might find a hayride is more their speed. Some farms may even allow customers to walk the grounds and visit the animals on the premises. *Hiking: Hiking is a fun activity that can be enjoyed nearly year-round, but it’s especially enjoyable in the fall. That’s because few things in nature are as captivating as a park or forest when the fall foliage is in full bloom. Early fall also boasts ideal temperatures

for hiking, as the mercury likely won’t rise enough or sink low enough to produce the kind of extreme temperatures that can compromise a hiker’s afternoon. Instead, fall temperatures tend to be mild and comfortable, allowing hikers to fully enjoy their often beautiful surroundings. *Corn maze: Visiting a corn maze is another activity that many people instantly associate with fall.

Some farmers transform their cornfields into corn mazes once the temperatures dip, and such mazes can be fun for adults and children alike. Though adolescents can often be trusted to find their

way through corn mazes, younger kids should be accompanied by an adult. *Pumpkin picking: Much like apple picking is best in fall, so is pumpkin picking. Rather than buying your Halloween pumpkin from the grocery store, where your options may be limited, go straight to the source and pick your future jack-o’-lantern from a nearby pumpkin patch, which will provide a much wider selection. Let your youngsters pick their own pumpkins and then spend the rest of the day carving them at home. And don’t forget to save those seeds, which can be roasted over an open flame to make a delicious snack. n

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V. Paul Reynolds Our worst nightmare has happened! HSUS (The Humane Society of the U.S.) is back in Maine, monied up and fired up, poised to wage another full-scale assault against the trapping and hunting of the Maine black bear.

As you may recall, back in 2003 the Maine bear hunting community waged the battle of its life and beat back a HSUS-sponsored state referendum initiative to ban bear baiting, which would have, in effect, ended fall bear hunting as we know it. HSUS is a powerful, well-heeled animal rights organization.

The 2003 bear referendum battle was very expensive and very close.

SAM raised $1.5 million and many Maine guides and outfitters made big financial sacrifices to ensure a favorable political outcome. According to George Smith, the bear hunting community squeezed out an electoral victory, 53 percent to 47 percent. Could it prevail again if another similar referendum fight ensues?

Frankly, there are some doubters in the state outdoor community, some who believe that there is neither the will or the money to fight this battle all over again.

Do we have a choice?

Not really, not if we want to preserve Maine’s entire hunting heritage. For that is what is at stake. Proponents of the bear hunting ban are against all forms of recreational hunting. They see the Maine bear hunt, politically, as our Achilles heel; if they succeed in banning the bear hunt, their appetites will be whetted. They will be back for the biggest fight of all.

As is the case with most political contests today the battle hinges on who has the biggest war chest, who can wage the most intense media campaign. The bear referendum will not be an exception to the rule. Our opposition already claims to have $3 million to spend on the bear referendum. We must respond in kind.

Two key organizations that led us to victory in 2003 have begun the monumental task of raising the money required to match the opposition dollar for dollar: The Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM) and the Professional Maine Guides Association (MPGA).

The outdoor community, and non-sportsmen citizens, who want to save Maine’s hunting heritage,

will open their wallets and contribute whatever they can.

Send your donations today to the Maine Professional Guides Association 2014 Referendum Campaign, 55 Morrison Hill Road, Wilton, ME 04294.

Contributions can be made to the following to help the Council and SAM oppose the upcoming bear referendum: Individuals and entities that are not 501 (c) can contribute to the PAC, make check payable to: Maine Wildlife Conservation Council, 205 Church Hill Road, Suite 1, ugusta, ME 04330.

Entities that are 501 (c) can contribute to Ballot Question Committee, make check payable to: Friends of Maine Sportsmen, 205 Church Hill Road, Suite 1 Augusta, ME 04330.

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, WQVM-FM 101.3) and former information officer for the Maine Dept. of Fish and Wildlife. His e-mail address is paul@sportingjournal.com . He has two books “A Maine Deer Hunter’s Logbook� and his latest, “Backtrack.� n

Madison American Legion Events The following events will take place in November at the Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street: The 28th Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, November, 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The kitchen will be open.

Proceeds to benefit Local High School Scholarships.

Sponsored by the Madison American Legion Auxiliary.

Benefit bingo will be on Saturday, November 9. Doors will open at 4

p.m. and the games start at 6:30p.m. Proceeds to Benefit the Relay For Life Team-S.O.S. (Securing Our Survival) for The American Cancer Society. All paper games.

The kitchen will be open with hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, chips, home made sweets, soda, water and hot beverages. Come one and all to support this great cause!!! For more information, call 635-2051 or 635-3490.

The 34th Annual Turkey Supper and Raffle on

Friday, November 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Allyou-can-eat turkey supper with all the fixin's! Cost for adults, $7; children (ages 5 to 12), $3.50; and children under 5, free.

There will be a free drawing for a turkey. Immediately following supper will be raffles for 12 turkey and four ham baskets with all the fixin's. Cost is $1 a chance. All proceeds from the supper and raffle will benefit the local food cupboards. For more information, call 635-2051. n

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BBBS Seeks School Coordinator

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) is looking for community minded volunteers to serve as School Coordinators at its School-Based Mentoring sites this fall.

Coordinators are adults from the community who can dedicate 1½ hours for one day each week from October through May (except school vacation weeks) to be at the match meetings of high school and college-aged Bigs and elementary and middleschool aged Littles.

The meetings take place after the school day, which varies by location.

Every school mentoring location has 1-2 coordinators who attend each week to oversee and supervise the weekly match meetings to ensure match quality and child safety.

School Coordinators are interviewed in person and screened and trained by a professional BBBSMM staff member. Initial orientation and ongoing professional support for all new and returning volunteers are provided by BBBSMM staff.

Successful School Coordinators are responsible, dedicated, love working with and coaching youth of all ages and backgrounds, have great listening skills, are willing to learn, love to play, have patience, flexibility and a sense of humor.

Coordinators arrive early to greet the Bigs and Littles. They help set up and clean up meeting supplies and snacks, facilitate group match activities if appropriate, and coach Bigs as they navigate their relationships with their Littles.

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BBBSMM staff to discuss match meeting and site logistics, attendance, successes, issues and concerns.

The agency is looking for School Coordinators at the following sites for the 2013-14 school year: Kennebec County – Gardiner Boys & Girls Club, Gilbert Elementary School (Augusta), Farrington Elementary School (Augusta) Somerset County – Margaret Chase Smith School (Skowhegan), Bloomfield Elementary (Skowhegan) According to Troy Alexander, School Coordinator at Gilbert Elementary School, “the role of schoolbased coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters is an excellent opportunity to support youth and end the day with a smile on your face and a feeling of a job well done!”

Coordinators spend time with each Big and Little, observing interactions, and coaching Bigs as they learn more about their Littles and the adversities they may be facing in their lives.

Coordinators help Bigs and Littles discover more about themselves through the match experience. Bigs in the program see the huge impact they make in their Little’s life by being there each week, and the Littles benefit from having an older, positive role model and a friend they can count on.

If you are interested in learning more about this role and would like to set up an in-person interview, please contact Matt Donahue, School-Based Mentoring Director, at (207) 941-2808 ext. 342 or email matt@bbbsmidmaine.org.n

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Hammond Lumber’s Skowhegan Store Recognized Hammond Lumber Company’s Skowhegan crew was recognized recently for their outstanding safety performance.

Together, they have gone three straight years without a recordable injury.

Additionally, they have not had an accident requiring days away from work since 2000.

Bruce Pelletier, Hammond’s Safety Director, was on hand to help celebrate their significant achievement. “This safety award is among the most important recognitions that we provide because safety, on and off the job, has always been one of our long-standing goals and priorities”.

Skowhegan manager, Jason Gagnon, was also quick to give credit for this achievement to his conscientious employees.

“This dedicated crew of 17 employees, many of whom have been here over 10 years, is understandably proud of their accomplishment. They work as a

Autumn has arrived with its cooler days and nights, no bugs, beautiful leaves, and breathtaking views.

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A corporate safety culture reaps long term benefits for everyone. team with a firm commitment to safety which ultimately contributes to the wellbeing of our employees, contractors, and customers”.

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David Ames, cardiopulmonary manager; Dr. David Hyde, pulmonary rehabilitation medical director; Vicki Adams, RN; and Meghan Hoar, CRT; were actively involved in the application process that

required extensive documentation of the program’s practices.

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FMH Program is Certified Franklin Memorial Hospital (FMH) is proud to announce the first-ever certification of its pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

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to. I am lucky to have trails right out my back and front door. I have Bear Mountain in North Turner just five minutes away, Turner Riverlands Park 15 minutes away and Streaked Mountain in Buckfield only 25 minutes away.

Living in Maine, I am sure most people are lucky enough, like me, to have a hiking destination (or several) within a short distance.

Last October, five friends and I, with our six horses, decided to venture out and hit the road for three days and two nights in Acadia National Park. Most of

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We had a great day to make the three-hour drive to Wildwood Stables in the heart of Acadia. It was the very last weekend the stable and carriage rides were open and we had the entire stabling facility to ourselves.

The horses settled in quickly and we were able to get in a two-hour ride late in the afternoon, taking in the beautiful carriage roads paved with perfect stone walls, the stone bridges, and the amazing views.

Our weekend in Acadia was spent exploring new and different trails, enjoying the company of great friends and horses, and sharing meals and potluck dinners in the barn. It was a great time and an amazing experience every hiker and horseback rider must experience.

Even with the rain we had on Saturday we had a great time on the amazing trails created by the Rockefellers.

Between 1913 and 1940, John D. Rockefeller Jr., financed and directed the construction of the 57 miles of carriage roads for the use of hikers, bikers, horse riders, and horsedrawn carriages on Mount Desert Island. This diverse network of woodland “broken-stone” roads does not allow motor vehicles.

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My mare, Cocoa, and I enjoyed the wonderful trails in Acadia National Park. A once in a lifetime trip! these allow for cross- are looking to hike, four tub. Many of us go back for country skiing and limited wheel, or horseback ride in day trips as well throughout snowmobiling during the western Maine, Andover is the summer and fall. where you should head. winter months.

You can find trail maps There are several park through the local ATV club Granite was quarried from Mount Desert Island and rides where you can at www.roxburyatvrideritself by the road crews for unload your atv or horse sclub.com or through Ellis the needed road material and hop right on the trails. River Riders horse club at and bridge facing all along Between Andover and www.ellisriverriders.com. the trails, and landscapers Roxbury, you have several Fall is here and soon we tastefully utilized native stores to stop at to fuel up will have limited time on vegetation such as ferns your vehicle or yourself. the trails once hunting seaand wild blueberries to bor- My favorite being the Little son hits full swing. Get out Red Hen Diner right in An- there with your four-legged der each trail.

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Will Paper Money Become Obsolete?

Many people already have witnessed the phasing out of government tax refund checks. A large number of people file their income taxes via the Internet, receiving any refunds electronically. Payroll and other benefits are increasingly becoming digital-only as well.

Even paper savings bonds are being reduced.

Private-sector employees can now join the federal employees who were able to invest in savings bonds by purchasing them through payroll deductions.

Removing paper currency in all forms has its share of pros and cons.

The U.S. government has said that taxpayers will

save about $300 million the first five years after the changeover to digital social security checks.

By not having to send out more than 100 million checks, the federal government will save millions on postage and printing costs. Electronic currency also benefits the environment.

People may now notice that e-mail purchase receipts have started to appear with more frequency as well. Major retailers like Sears and Kmart enable shoppers to pick whether they want a digital or paper receipt.

Smartphone apps are being created to store and organize receipts. In England, Peter Perkins, the general manager of the

Tesbury’s grocery chain, has said the store plans to phase out paper receipts by 2020. Electronic receipts and currency are poised to reduce human error and keep things organized.

A significant concern with regard to electronic currency and receipts is the likelihood of identity theft, as data breaches occur with some frequency.

In September 2012, some major financial institutions, including like Bank of America and PNC Bank, found their Web sites were sporadically inoperable due to a cyber attack that may have been tied to an Islamic terrorist group. This isn’t the first time a technical terrorist attack has oc-

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Each fall Lake George Regional Park hosts a Fall Auction and Spaghetti Supper. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Skowhegan Recreation Center.

Auction donations are still needed. Again this year Charles Robbins will be the Auctioneer and will provide a fun and entertaining time for all.

Auction items needed to make the auction a great event and help park finish the year strong.

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Consumers are increasingly turning to debit and credit cards to pay for products in stores and online. The rise of mobile credit card readers attached to smartphones and tablets has enabled everyone from small business owners to regular individuals to collect money by swiping a credit or debit card and having the funds automatically deposited into an account of choice.

Wallets are being redesigned to be more compact for front-pocket use since many people now carry only cards in their wallets.

Although it once seemed like paper currency would always be around, such a concept is quickly falling by the wayside. The United States Department of the Treasury announced that paper checks for Social Security payments would be a thing of the past starting in 2013. Recipients can have the money deposited electronically in a bank account. For those without accounts, deposits can be loaded on a Direct Express Debit MasterCard to be used for purchases just like any other debit/credit card.

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Is paper currency a dying breed? What about checks and savings bonds? Many of the currency that has survived throughout centuries may eventually go the way of the dinosaur.

There’s no denying how daily life has been transformed by technology. With the proliferation of e-mail, online shopping, text messaging, social networking, and the myriad other digital avenues that fill up a person’s day, the concept of writing something on paper -- or paying for something with paper -- may seem archaic. After all, now you can wirelessly transfer funds from one bank account to another or pay for items with the click of a mouse.

Still, the general public has been hard-pressed to give up on paper money altogether. But other alternatives are chomping at the bit, and it may not be too long before all money is digitalized, or before the world reverts back to gold, silver or another currency that has actual intrinsic value.

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Eco-conscious consumers often go to great lengths to ensure their money is being spent in an environmentally friendly way. But one of the easiest ways to be an eco-friendly consumer is to support local businesses, which tend to benefit the environment in a variety of ways. *Shopping locally reduces the environmental impact of your purchases. When buying from a large national chain store, chances are the products

you’re purchasing were produced outside of your local community, oftentimes halfway across the globe. That means those products had to be shipped to reach the store shelves in your community. Such shipping leads to greater fuel consumption and air pollution. But local businesses often buy their supplies from other local businesses, cutting down on shipping and, as a result, benefitting the environment. *Local businesses often operate from the center of town. Local businesses typically need less space for their stores, which allows them to set up shop right in the heart of town as opposed to on the town’s outskirts. That makes local businesses more accessible to community resi-

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October 2013 No. Anson Snowmobile Club will be hosting their 24th Annual Craft Fair at Carrabec High School in No. Anson Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Atwood Williams PTA of Oakland will be hosting a craft fair at the Williams School, 55 Pleasant Street in Oakland on Saturday, November 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Each group left its imprint.

For example, the Chateau D’Arques, a Templar castle, has homey touches like a large fireplace, window seats and a chute over the entrance door used to pour boiling oil on attackers.

Peyrepertuse, which consists of two Cathar castles linked by a staircase, was built atop a 2,600-foot-high cliff for added protection.

The castles overlook a network of ancient trails that eventually converge and end at the shrine of Santiago de Compestela at the westernmost tip of Spain. There, according to legend, the remains of the apostle St. James were buried, after being transported by boat from Jerusalem.

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Some people in the Middle Ages made the walk after being promised that their debts would be forgiven. Then there were those who saw the pious pilgrims trudging along as easy targets to rob.

That diversity continues to this day. Some trekkers simply want a long hike through magnificent scenery, while others say they make the journey to give up smoking or lose weight.

While much of the network of trails is fairly flat on good paths, there are places that are rocky, steep and more challenging. After huffing and puffing up a few of those stretches, I figured that weight loss is a fact for virtually everyone who makes the trip.

Along the way, the route passes charming medieval villages, each with its own stories to tell. The houses often are clustered around a small castle that once was occupied by a nobleman who served as both the local government and protector of the settlement. The little homes of the townspeople line narrow, twisting, cobblestone streets. Many of them are festooned by flowers, which add an explosion of color to

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Abbey Church Sainte Foy Until recently, I would have said that St. Francis of Assisi, Shirley MacLaine and I had little in common.

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St. Francis, the Italian friar who is one of the most venerated religious figures of all time, made the pilgrimage in the 13th century. For Shirley MacLaine, the long walk was part of the spiritual exploration for which she is well known.

I followed short stretches of “The Way,” as it is popularly known, for a more mundane reason. I was on a “Walking Through history” tour that provided an introduction to the fascinating story of that well-known religious route, and much more.

The pre-trip information that I received from the New England Hiking Holidays tour company also promised visits to remote medieval villages and walled cities, fortresses and castles, and an immersion in the history and culture of a region unfamiliar to even many French people. That included introductions to the Visigoths,

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Door prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes during the fair. Whittemore and Sons from Skowhegan will have new snowmobiles and ATV’s on display.

The Club’s new 2014 Tucker Snocat will be on display.

Proceeds from this fair help us maintain over 60 miles of local club trails and ITS84 trails in the area.

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The Oakland United Baptist Church will host a turkey pie supper on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Area.

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A major stopping point for pilgrims over the centuries, and still today, is the charming medieval town of Conques, nestled in a densely wooded valley near the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains. Sections of the original walls, punctuated by fortified gateways, are still visible. The muted colors of traditional timber-framed houses are accentuated by the red sandstone and bronze limestone of other structures, set off by blue slate roofs.

The center of attention in town is the imposing Abbey Church of Sainte Foy (Faith). It was built during

the 11th and 12th centuries to commemorate a young girl who is said to have been martyred at the time of the Roman Empire. Because she refused to renounce Christianity, she was tortured to death, and now is listed in church catalogues of martyrs and saints.

An image of the girl, bowing before the hand of God, holds a central place on a tympanum, a semi-circular carved arch over the main entrance into the church which depicts the Last Judgment. The carved stone decoration depicts 124 figures.

They include Christ welcoming the Virgin Mary into heaven, and Satan presiding over people being punished in hell for their earthly sins.

The other treasure of Conques is, in fact, a treasure. It consists of portable alters, chests, cameos and other religious artifacts, many gold plated and covered with precious stones.

The collection is considered to be one of the five most important displays of works by medieval goldsmiths in the world.

For people on a journey along The Way, the story of

a peasant girl who died for her religious beliefs can be as powerful as the site where one of the apostles is said to be buried. The remains of soaring castles contrast sharply with tiny houses of peasants who lived in them centuries ago.

This enticing diversity awaits those following in the footsteps of countless pilgrims who have walked on The Way for more than 1,000 years. It’s possible to experience part of their quest, and much more, during a Walking Through History trip in southern France.

If you go. Despite its name, New England Hiking Holidays organizes trips throughout the United States and to several countries in Europe. For more information call (800) 869-0949 or log onto nehikingholidays. com.

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A Vessel John McDonald

They say time flies when you're having fun, and we must be having a great time here in Maine when you stop and think it's been over 400 years since – in August of 1607 – an outfit known as the Plymouth Company attempted to establish an English colony with 120 hearty souls at the mouth of the mighty Kennebec River.

Of course the river wasn't known as the Kennebec back then, mighty or otherwise. It was known then as “Sagadahoc,” which, I think means "No lifeguard on duty, colonize at your own risk."

The group of colonists and sailors was led by George Popham, and in what sounds like an obvious attempt at buttering up their fearless leader, the colonists, upon landing, voted unanimously to name their settlement Popham.

They later said they didn't mean to name it after George, their fearless leader, but after Sir John Popham, George's uncle and Popham's chief patron. But at that point no one really cared who it was, and since the entire venture was less than a smashing success the naming was a pretty empty honor.

The way I heard the story the colonists arrived on a Monday and by the following Sunday they had built a church, a modest fort and put down nonrefundable deposits on 50 neighborhood houses.

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What makes what they did even more impressive is that these hearty colonists accomplished all this without the help of a Home Depot, a Kohl’s, a Wal-Mart or even a Bed, Bath and Beyond.

As far as we know there wasn't even a Reny's in those bleak days of 1607.

We can only imagine how different the story of Maine would have been if

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vessel built by Europeans in the New World. They named the pinnace Virginia.

Some have wondered why the these Popham people would name a Maine-built vessel after the southern state of Virginia.

The question shows a serious lack of historical knowledge, since – at that time – Maine hadn’t even been officially named and, during the reign of Elizabeth I, all kinds of things were named “Virginia” in honor of the “Virgin” queen. And neither Maine

The Pinnace Virginia

only these people had the retail opportunities available to us today.

Despite all that hard work things didn't go well for the Popham colony and before the year was over the two ships (the Gift of God and the Mary and John) had returned to England leaving behind a skeleton crew of 45 of either the heartiest or numbest colonists in American history.

One of the most memorable things the colonists did before most of them packed up and went back to Jolly Old England was take out their ship-building tools and construct a 50-foot pinnace, or sailing vessel, which historians say was the first wooden

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nor Virginia were even states at the time.

Since there were no governmental offices or bureaus or bureaucrats, and even fewer regulatory agencies and tax officials and appraisers and inspectors around Popham at the time, we're told that this first vessel went through its life entirely uninspected, totally unregulated and completely untaxed.

It didn’t even have any identifying numbers plainly visible on the bow. Knowing that must give our bureaucrats peptic ulsers.

Some, today think those first colonists, those Popham people, had something going for them. n

SWIRL FREE BUFFING

By Fred Cicetti Our last column was about dry eyes. Today, we go over some treatments for the condition.

Tears are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision. Dry eyes are common in people older than 50. A lack of tears is more common among women, especially after menopause.

The treatment for dry eyes depends upon the cause.

First, physicians have to determine if a disease is the underlying cause. Then the disease is treated.

If a medicine you’re taking for another condition is causing dry eye, your doctor may recommend switching to a different drug.

If contact lenses are giving you dry eye, your eye care practitioner may recommend another type of lens, or reducing the number of hours you wear your lenses.

There are procedures by eyecare professionals to plug the drainage holes at the inner corners of the eye-

lids where tears drain from the eye into the nose. Lacrimal plugs, also called punctal plugs, can be inserted temporarily or permanently.

In some cases, a simple surgery, called punctal cautery, is recommended to permanently close the drainage holes.

If other methods do not give you adequate dry eye relief, your ophthalmologist may suggest that you use a prescription medication. One such medication, cyclosporine, works by stimulating tear production.

Steroid eyedrops may also be used, but are generally not recommended for long-term treatment. Other treatment options may include ointments, gels and inserts.

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Annual Tournament Benefits Special Olympics

Barbie Weed-Richard, right, mother of the late Colin J. Richard, attended the presentation of the check by Gary Desjardins, center, Special Olympics Committee CoChairman, to Ryan Souther, left, Special Olympics Committee Treasurer. The check was just over $3,800 which will be designated for the benefit of Franklin County Olympians.

The 6th Annual Colin J. Richard Golf Tournament for Franklin County Special Olympics was held September 28, 2013, at Maple Lane Golf Course.

It was a perfect fall day for the 80 golfers to enjoy a day of scramble style golf.

A pig roasted by Gene Weed, grandfather of Colin Richard, was ready for the golfers upon their completion of the scramble.

It was a fun filled day with prizes for the top three teams and two closest to the pin winners.

There were several raffle winners and a 50/50.

“This annual event is a major fundraiser for the Jay AMVETS Special Olympics Committee,” said Co-Chairman Gary

Desjardins.

Special Thanks to Guilds Hardware, Castonguay Meats, Gene Weed, Golf Pro Rick Carlton, Maple Lane Golf Course and the participating golfers.

Raffle sponsors included Lafleur’s Restaurant, The Flower Barn, Hilltop Collision Center, Fitness Stylz, Dr. Kay, Franklin Savings Bank, Motion Industries, Smartworks Physical Therapy, Motor Supply, Riverside Kwik Stop, My Dads Place, Mt Blue Agway, Save-a-lot, Franklin Chrysler, Farmington Ford, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Ray Lagasse and Bill Mayo.

Hole sponsors were Ski Depot, 2 Sisters Catering, KAAM Group Inc (Keith Clardy), Spruce Mt. Phar-

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Also, Hight Chevrolet, Meadow Lanes, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Jay Renta-Tool, Androscoggin Savings Bank, Western ME Family Health Center, Dexter Supply and Pallet One AKA Isacson Lumber.n

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AHCH Unveils 2013 Remembrance Ornament Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (AHCH) is excited to unveil the 2013 Remembrance Ornament, which is hand-cast pewter and features a snowman family, a perfect reminder that family is forever.

Annually, AHCH sells the Remembrance Ornament as a fundraiser to support hospice and home care for those who cannot afford it and bereavement services for families grieving the loss of a loved one.

Karen Flynn, AHCH Director of Hospice, said “our Remembrance Ornament is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one or to show that special someone that their loved one is remembered.

By purchasing an ornament you can feel good knowing your money has helped to provide hospice, home care and bereavement services to those in need.”

Ornaments are $20 each and include a tag with the honored individual’s name proudly displayed. Ornaments measure 3” by 2.5” and come pre-wrapped in a silver organza bag. A $2.50 mailing fee is required for all orders needing shipment.

Orders needing shipment should be placed before De-

The 2013 Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Remembrance Ornament. cember 9th to ensure delivery before Christmas. Ornaments can be purchased online at www.ahch.org or by calling 207-795-9469.

The 2013 Remembrance Ornament is generously sponsored by Mechanics Savings Bank, ensuring 100% of funds raised directly impact patient care.

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is a nonprofit Medicare-certified agency that provides pa-

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They provide specialized skilled, supportive and hospice services to Maine residents and their families in the comfort of their home and community.

For more information on Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and all of their services, visit their website at www.AHCH.org. n

Pews For Sale

In a move to raise funds to assist in the renovation of the Mechanic Falls Historical Society building, the Historical Society is offering 12 sections of church pews of the former home of the First Congregational Church for sale. The pews date back to 1848 when the building was erected.

The intended purpose of the sale of the pews is twofold. First, it will create more space in order to provide additional area for the display of the historical and archival material and records of the town and area dating back from the early 1800’s, when Mechanic Falls was part of Poland and Minot.

Secondly, the sale of the pews will fund necessary

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Each pew section is 92 ¾ inches long, 15 3/8 inches wide and 33 ½ inches high.

The seat and back are believed to pine while the arm on each section is a different wood.

Interested buyers may contact society president, Matt Gary, at 740-0040 or Eriks Petersons at 3453134 or e-mail nepesons@ myfairpoint.net for further information or to arrange an appointment to view the pews.

On Saturday, November 2, a member of the society

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Ten rows of pews will still remain intact in the Sanctuary for public seating at historical society events and other activities. n

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Extension Homemakers

Extension Homemakers are partners with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Monthly meetings are open to the public. We extend adult education into home and community in the areas of food safety, nutrition and health, gardening, cultural and creative arts, financial planning and going green.

Individual groups have community service projects. The county project is called “Nourishing Our Neighbors� - donating to food cupboards, shelters, families in need, animal shelters, and totes for the homeless.

Our other project is

“Honoring Those Who Serve� - quilts, books and toiletry items to Togus. We are also providing toiletry bags, handmade, filled with personal toiletry items, for a homeless shelter.

Programs for November include: Cambridge: on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, plan for Adopt-a-Family and Angel Crafts at 7 p.m. in Cambridge Town Hall.

Clinton: On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, pot luck and guest night/Prince Edward Island, at 6 p.m. in Methodist Fellowship Hall.

Madison: On Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, auction at a private home.

Norridgewock: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, Friend’s/ Grandmother’s Pie Plate at 930 a.m. in the Somerset Extension Office.

Ripley: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, “Including Vegetables� at 1030 a.m. in a private home.

Solon: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, Holiday Decorating at 10 a.m. in the Solon Fire Station.

These programs are all open to the public.

For more information, contact the Somerset Extension office at 207-4749622 or 1-800-287-1495 at TDD 1-800-287-8957 or visit www.extension. umaine.edu. n

BBBS Seeks School Coordinator Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine (BBBSMM) is looking for community minded volunteers to serve as School Coordinators at its School-Based Mentoring sites this fall.

Coordinators are adults from the community who can dedicate 1½ hours for one day each week from October through May (except school vacation weeks) to be at the match meetings of high school and college-aged Bigs and elementary and middleschool aged Littles.

The meetings take place after the school day, which varies by location.

Every school mentoring location has 1-2 coordinators who attend each week to oversee and supervise the weekly match meetings to ensure match quality and child safety.

School Coordinators are interviewed in person and screened and trained by a professional BBBSMM staff member. Initial orientation and ongoing professional support for all new and returning volunteers are provided by BBBSMM staff.

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ordinators are responsible, dedicated, love working with and coaching youth of all ages and backgrounds, have great listening skills, are willing to learn, love to play, have patience, flexibility and a sense of humor.

Coordinators arrive early to greet the Bigs and Littles. They help set up and clean up meeting supplies and snacks, facilitate group match activities if appropriate, and coach Bigs as they navigate their relationships with their Littles.

Coordinators have regular weekly contact with BBBSMM staff to discuss match meeting and site logistics, attendance, successes, issues and concerns.

The agency is looking for School Coordinators at the following sites for the 2013-14 school year: Kennebec County – Gardiner Boys & Girls Club, Gilbert Elementary School (Augusta), Farrington Elementary School (Augusta) Somerset County – Margaret Chase Smith School (Skowhegan), Bloomfield Elementary (Skowhegan)

According to Troy Alexander, School Coordinator at Gilbert Elementary School, “the role of school-based coordinator for Big Brothers Big Sisters is an excellent opportunity to support youth and end the day with a smile on your face and a feeling of a job well done!�

Coordinators spend time with each Big and Little, observing interactions, and coaching Bigs as they learn more about their Littles and the adversities they may be facing in their lives.

Coordinators help Bigs and Littles discover more about themselves through the match experience.

Bigs in the program see the huge impact they make in their Little’s life by being there each week, and the Littles benefit from having an older, positive role model and a friend they can count on.

If you are interested in learning more about this role and would like to set up an in-person interview, please contact Matt Donahue, School-Based Mentoring Director, at (207) 941-2808 ext. 342 or email matt@ bbbsmidmaine.org. n

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Many of us are on the go from dusk to dawn. Energy and nutrition bars and drinks are becoming more popular the busier we get.

Eating right to have the energy that we need all day long takes time and preparation that we just don’t have anymore.

Still the question is, are we really doing the healthy thing for our bodies with power bars?

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Maine Skirmish Grappling Tournament

The Maine Skirmish grappling tournament returns to Winslow, Maine, on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.

Hosted by Huard's Martial Arts this event will feature grapplers from all over New England and Canada.

The art of submission grappling is an exciting form of combat featuring techniques of wrestling, judo, jiu-jitsu, and sambo.

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This years theme is Speak Out Against Bullies, with each youth competitor who pledges to live a bullyfree life receiving a wrist band stating such.

The action all begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Winslow High school Sunday morning. Spectator tickets are only $8 for the entire event.

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CHEVROLET - BUICK 420 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville www.central-maine-motors.com

872-5591

2006 Lincoln Zephyr

$10,900* $12,900 $

*

12,977*

$14,977*

#DCU27613, Auto., A/C, Leather Heated Seats, Loaded, NEW STICKER!

2006 Jeep Commander Limited 4x4

#DGU299B, Auto, A/C, 5.7L Hemi V8, Leather, Power Sunroof, NEW STICKER!

2012 Jeep Patriot Sport

29 M PG !

#EC0018B, 5-Speed, A/C, CD Player, 1 Owner,

2011 Dodge Caliber Heat Hatchback #DC0239AA, A/C, CD, Power Moonroof, Keyless Entry

2010 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 RHD

$21,977

#DC0356A, Auto, A/C, CD, Power Windows, Keyless Entry

$21,977*

#DCU274A, A/C, Power Windows, Keyless Entry

$

23,977*

$25,977*

2013 Kia Sorento LX V6 SUV 2010 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 #DC0313A, Auto, 5.7L Hemi V-8, A/C, Loaded

2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 #EC0033A, Auto., V-6, A/C, Power Windows & Locks, Alloy Wheels, Leather, Power Sunroof.

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 9 IN STOCK #DCU193A, Auto., V6, A/C, Alloy Wheels, Loaded

STARTING AT

$28,977

$25,977*

2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4

*

#DCU244A, Auto., 5.7L Hemi V-8, A/C, Loaded

wholesaele to th public

2003 Toyota Camry LE #DT0358C...........$4,900 2005 Exp. Sport Trac XLS#DCU297B....$7,900 2008 Ford Escape 4x4 XLT #DC0270A...$8,900 2010 Suzuki Kizashi AWD #DT0487A... $9,500 2004 Toyota 4Runner SR5 #DT0065A...$9,900 2005 Ram 2500 Quad # DC0280A.........$14,900

CENTRAL MAINE

MOTORS AUTO GROUP

CHRYSLER - DODGE - JEEP 300 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville www.centralmainechryslerdodgejeep.com

872-9211

* Plus tax & title. No Doc Fees. Every vehicle we sell comes with a full tank of gas. Sale prices shown above are on in-stock units only. Graphics used are representational of the vehicles being sold & not the actual vehicle. Not responsible for typographical errors caused by the printer. We do our best to ensure accuracy. All three locations open 8-8 Monday through Friday & 8-5 on Saturdays.