November 15, 2013
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~ News & Library News ~ York Public Library Presents: “Finding My Voice with Aphasia” YORK Life stories of triumph over personal tragedies can be a source of inspiration and guidance. This is especially true when someone turns her tragedy and triumph into a formal account. In her newly published memoir, “Finding My Voice with Aphasia: Walking through Aphasia,” educator Carol M. Maloney presents an incredibly inspiring story of tenacity, grace and undeterred resolve. On June 9, 2009, Maloney
experienced a transient ischemic attack in the left hemisphere of her brain. Her mind deteriorated to the point where she could not speak, walk, read or recall her family. “‘You may never speak again’ were the first words I heard after my stroke” recalls Maloney. “As a dedicated veteran teacher I was heartbroken and devastated. Within seconds I became one of my beloved special education and reading disabled students”. What is aphasia? Aphasia is the inability to communicate, along with loss of cognitive, organizational and reading skills which plummeted Carol Maloney from an Adolescent Literacy PhD candidate to a fourth grade level person. “I constantly pointed to my head and then to my mouth indicating I could not express myself”, recounts Maloney. “My rehabilitation journey was hallmarked with hard work and perseverance”. During this time, her speech therapist encouraged
Obituaries
Bradford M. Dutch, 100 NORTH BERWICK Bradford M. Dutch, current holder of the Boston Post Cane as the oldest citizen in town, died Nov. 10, 2013 at the Greenwood Center in Sanford, Maine. He was 100 years old. He was born October 20, 1913 in Wells, Maine, son of Chester Floyd and Jessie Deborah (Chase) Dutch. Brad will be remembered as a well respected Dairy and Vegetable Farmer as well as the local butcher from his earlier years. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6 p. m.to
8 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick, Maine, where a funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. with Earl Lederer officiating. Interment to follow in the Hillside Cemetery, North Berwick. Friends who wish may contribute to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witness, 124 Columbus Heights, New York, NY 11201 or to the D. A. Hurd Library, 41 High Street, North Berwick, ME 03906. Arrangements are in the care of the Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com where a full obituary can be found.
her to teach herself the way she taught her special education students. Maloney says, “I created curriculum to increase my reading and cognitive skills as well as my speech”. She and her speech therapist created coping skills to deal with her aphasia by moving her hand as she spoke “After 18 months of rehabilitation, she was finally able to communicate with others by using her hand as a metronome,” shares Professor J. Diane Connell, Ed.D. who provides an endorsement of the book. “The frustration of having the words and sentences formed in her mind but being unable to share them caused frustration and depression”. Now, three years after her stroke, Maloney continues to improve and has become a dedicated advocate in aphasia awareness. Maloney says of herself, “I’m inspired to reach out to other stroke survivors and the aphasia population to offer in-
spiration, understanding and support”. Join Maloney on Thursday Nov. 21 at noon as she presents her most personal story of tragedy, recovery and willingness to share her triumph with others. Photo to right: Carol M. Maloney has overcome her inability to communicate caused by her battle with Aphasia. She will share her story at the York Public Library on Nov. 21.
Kennebunk Free Library
William Fogg Library
Literary Feast
Afternoon Book Group
The Kennebunk Free Librar y is pleased to announce that A Literary Feast, Volume II, will be held on the evening of Saturday, November 16th from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. This year¹s event features an evening of thematic dinner parties to be held in homes throughout the Kennebunks and Wells. Each dinner will feature food and fun related to a specific book. Tickets are $60 per person and on sale at the library. FMI call 207-985-2173.
Opera Program
Kennebunk’s Rosie Crimp will perform at the next Opera at the KFL on Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. Crimp has previously sung for PortOpera and received special recognition as a solo soprano vocalist at Casa Verdi in Milan, Italy. No reservations are needed for the event. FMI: call 207-985-2173.
American Girl Book Club
Children in grades two through five are invited to the Kennebunk Free Librar y to relive histor y through a new program featuring the spunky and courageous children of the American Girl historical series. The first meeting will be held on Nov. 20 at 4 p.m. and will alternate Wednesdays until De. 18. The first book discussed will be “Meet Felicity” by Valerie Tripp. Pre-register b calling 207985-2173 ext. 5.
The Monday Af ternoon Book Group of Eliot and Kittery will meet on Nov. 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the William Fogg Library. The topic for this month’s book selection is “color.” FMI call 207439-9437.
Berwick Public Library Original Landscapes in Oil
The library is currently displaying Brian D. Concotta’s paintings throughout the library. The local historian and life-long Berwick resident has been developing his craft since the 1980s. His work will be exhibited through Dec. 31. FMI: call 207-698-5737.
Rice Public Library Maine Ghost Hunters
The Maine Ghost Hunters will be at the library on Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. to discuss paranormal investigative techniques, experiences, and ghost-chasing gadgets. Register for the event by calling 207-4391553.
Celebration with the Sea Chantey Singers
On Nov. 21 at 6 p.m., Rice Public Library will host the University of New Hampshire’s Marine Docent Program and musicians Candace Delisio and Jon Prichard for night of sea chanteys. FMI: call 207439 -1553.
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