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First Community Dog Park In Lewiston/Auburn

After years of waiting, come springtime, the community will be able to enjoy the first public dog park in the Twin Cities. Robin’s Garden & Dog Park, will allow dogs to socialize with others and romp offleash within the safety of a reserved space. The nearly one acre Robin’s Gardens & Dog Park features fencing around the park, a grass surface, two enclosures - one for large dogs (30 pounds and larger) and one for small dogs, pavilions for people to gather in each enclosure, waste disposal stations and a community bulletin board. The Park will be open from dawn to dusk

and may be accessed via Strawberry Avenue. Use of the park will be free, but each dog must be up to date on vaccinations and have a valid State of Maine dog license. The Park was created thanks to anonymous donation of a dog-loving citizen and a partnership between the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society and the Animal Emergency Clinic of Mid-Maine. The Park will be maintained and operated by the Humane Society and a group of volunteers. If you are interested in being involved with the Dog Park Committee, please contact the Shelter. The GreaterAndroscoggin

Humane Society provides a safe haven for more than 5,500 sick, homeless and abused animals in the greater Androscoggin area per year. The primary support for the shelter comes from fundraising events and donations of concerned citizens. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society is located at 55 Strawberry Avenue in Lewiston. If you are interested in learning more about the dog park, volunteering at the shelter or adopting an animal call 783-2311 or visit the website at www. gahumane.org. You can also join them on www.facebook/GAHumane. n Dan Marquis, with Marquis Signs Inc., installs the sign for Robin’s Garden & Dog Park set to open in the spring.

“Chamber Kids for the Holidays – Stuff the Bus”

Chamber Program Coordinator, Sue Conant, stuffs the bus during 2008 collection drive. The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce is leading the drive to “Stuff the Bus” with toys for the hundreds of kids in Androscoggin County who need help to have a merry Christmas. After The Chamber’s successful efforts over the past few years, this year The Chamber and YPLAA (Young Professionals of the LewistonAuburn Area) are teaming with Androscoggin County Head Start, Advocates for

Children, and Tri-County Mental Health Services to brighten the holidays for local families in need. Sponsoring the “Stuff the Bus” drive is Northeast Charter & Tour Co. The goal is to gather as many donated gifts as The Chamber has members. That would be more than 1350 happy faces on Christmas morning! Everyone interested in donating unwrapped items (toys and clothes appropriate for children from birth

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to 18 years) has a number of options to get the items to The Chamber. Bring donations to The Chamber at 415 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, give The Chamber office a call at 7832249 and someone will

pick items up in the Chamber Kids for the Holidays Bus on December 16th (local pick up only), bring items to The Chamber Breakfast Thursday, between 7:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. December 10th at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston, or bring the items to Business After Hours at Lost Valley in Auburn on December 17th between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The most convenient option is to help stuff the bus by dropping items by The Chamber Kids for the Holidays Bus at the Auburn Mall on December 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Look for the Northeast Charter & Tour Co. bus in the parking lot. Join The Chamber and YPLAA in reaching their goal in helping 1350 children in our community have a great holiday. To learn more about The Chamber and membership benefits, contact Alice Chamberlin Mogensen at the number above or at alice@androscoggincounty. com. n

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Good Shepherd Food-Bank has set a goal of $100,000 for its 2009 Virtual Holiday Food Drive. All donations, up to $100,000, are matched by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Funds raised will be used to provide food to individuals and families through a network of more than 600 food relief organizations throughout the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA) reported in November that 49 million Americans, including nearly 17 million children are food

insecure. This is an increase of 36 percent over last year. It is estimated that more than 175,000 Mainers or over 13 percent of the population are food insecure or unable to consistently access adequate amounts of nutritious food necessary for a healthy life. The number of Mainers that are at risk of hunger has increased by more than 15 percent over the past two years. “It is evident from the recent statistics, that our help is needed more than ever,” stated Rick Small, executive director of the Food-Bank. “Meeting this goal is the difference between having a meal or going without for so many of our neighbors. The success of this food drive will help us to fulfill our mission of Feeding Maine’s Hungry this holiday season and coming winter.” “Bank of America is proud to play an active role in strengthening the communities we serve and is a strong supporter in the fight against hunger,” said Betsey Greenstein, Maine Market President for Bank of America. “We are excited to be a part of this year’s Virtual Holiday Food Drive and hope that this partnership will make a difference in the lives of the more than 175,000 Mainers that are food insecure throughout our state.” Good Shepherd Food-Bank provides over 1 million meals a month to families and individuals in Maine through a network of more than 600 partner agencies. Partner agencies include soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, after school programs, day care centers, senior centers, and youth programs. More information about the Food-Bank’s Virtual Holiday Food Drive can be found at www.gsfb.org. n

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Urban Legends: H1N1 Virus Emails Go Viral

at UCSD Medical Center, about it. Dr. Taplitz responded that there was no evidence that gargling or any of the other last four suggestions would help prevent the flu. He added, “…if it makes you feel better, there’s no reason not to do it….” The third category of H1N1 viral email is humor. I’ve seen two H1N1 jokes worth repeating. The first, which consists of a very bad pun, started circulating several months ago. I think that I first received it last April. Prepare to groan:

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? “Going viral” is an Internet phrase that is often used to describe successful computer-based business campaigns. But email and videos that have nothing to do with merchandising are also said to have “gone viral” when they have been viewed by hundreds of thousands of computer users. Considering that an estimated 89% of email users forward email that interests them, it is not surprising that several emails regarding the H1N1 virus have “gone viral” and seem to be spreading at least as fast as the disease itself. I’ve seen three different types of H1N1-related email – dire warnings, advice on avoiding the flu, and humor. The warning emails are so overwrought that they can best be described as apocalyptic. One typical alarmist email, claiming to present information from “the CDC and Johns Hopkins,” says that, according to the CDC, H1N1 has mutated, is “wiping out whole villages in Asia,” and will kill 60% of the United States population. The message also says that the CDC recommends stocking up on food because once martial law is declared, “You won’t be able to go to work or shop for food – you will be shot.” This missive, which is of course com-

(Photo courtesy www.ahyap.com/blog) pletely false, does not explain how the major news media failed to notice those wiped out villages and also somehow missed the CDC warning about projected deaths here in the U.S. Emailed “medical” advice for flu avoidance varies from relatively simple – keep onions around the house (an old superstition) – to much more complicated. One list detailing how to avoid the flu has been most often attributed to Dr. Vinay Goyal, a doctor in India, who has denied authoring it. Other versions of the same list claim the advice comes from TV’s Dr. Oz, but he also has disavowed it. Urban legend website Snopes.com points out that the earliest versions of the list did not name an author, so any doctor’s name has probably been added to make the “prescription” seem authoritative. Regardless of who wrote

it, the six listed items of advice range from two normal recommendations – wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face – to rather bizarre suggestions – “clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water.” The email also urges gargling twice daily with warm salt water, eating foods rich in vitamin C, and drinking plenty of warm liquids. An explanation is provided for several of the items. Drinking warm liquids, for example, is said to “wash off proliferating viruses into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.” The first two recommendations are also usually offered by healthcare professionals. As for the other advice, Snopes.com says that San Diego TV station KFMB asked Dr. Randy Taplitz, the clinical director of infectious diseases

It was once said a black man would be president “when pigs fly.” Indeed, 100 days into Obama's presidency, “swine flu”! And finally, if you don’t get this next joke, find either a Monty Python fan or someone who remembers WWII rationing to explain it to you: Subject: Warning about canned meat If you receive an email from the Dept. of Health telling you not to eat pork from cans, because of swine flu….

Scrooge (J.T O’Connor) learns his possible future in The Public Theatre’s delightfully different adaptation of A Christmas Carol playing Dec 1214th. six actors sharing narration, and portraying multiple characters with the aid of a simple hat, a cloak, a robe, etc. A live fiddler underscores the story with traditional Christmas music, and a hand-cranked wind machine and a thunder sheet create a delightfully theatrical atmosphere. This unique adaptation leaves the audience’s imagination free to soar, and the story comes to life in a way you’ve never imagined. Schario’s version begins

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Q. Is depression just a “normal” part of aging? There are a lot of problems to face as you get older. There are losses of all kinds that can get you down. And feeling blue for a while is a normal part of living at any age. But, unrelenting depression is not normal. If you feel this way, you should seek medical attention. Most people get better if they treat their depression. There are many causes of depression. Some of them are the natural consequences of being older: a health crisis or death, the loss of physical or mental capacities, or being a stressed-out caregiver. Seniors usually rebound from a period of sadness.

However, if you are suffering from “clinical depression” and don’t get help, your symptoms might last months, or even years. The following are common signs of depression. If you have several of these, and they last for more than two weeks, get treatment: anxiety, fatigue, loss of interest or pleasure, sleep problems, eating too much or too little, abnormal crying, aches that can’t be treated successfully, diminished concentration or memory, irritability, thoughts of death or suicide, and feelings of despair, guilt and being worthless. Depression is a serious illness. It can lead to suicide. Don’t waste time; find help. Start with your family doctor. The doctor should check to see if your depression could be caused by a health problem (such as hypothyroidism or vitamin B12 deficiency) or a medicine you are taking. After a complete exam, your doctor may suggest you talk to a social See Geezer on page 5

Ignore it. It’s just spam. S. Juan Dube is my pseudonym. I have been an urban legend enthusiast for decades. Email urban legends to me at tabasco 42 @ gmail.com (without any spaces). n

Yule Love “A Christmas Carol” at The Public Theatre! For one weekend only, December 11, 12, and 13th, The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre will present their acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol followed by Songs of the Season, a delightful program of sing-a long holiday songs performed by Christmas Carol fiddler Jennifer Armstrong The Public Theatre’s original version of Dickens’ classic has become a favorite holiday tradition in Lewiston/Auburn. This inventive adaptation, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was written for The Public Theatre by Artistic Director Christopher Schario in 1993, and is now regularly performed by various theatres around the world. Considering the variety of versions being performed during the holiday season, this adaptation remains many people’s favorite. “We stay true to the heart of the story, while at the same time rejuvenating this familiar tale with humor and imagination”, says director and author Christopher Schario. Much of Dickens’ original text is used, with

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with a child reading a copy having a Dickens of a good of the Dickens’ novel. As time. Also, returning to the the child reads, five actors cast will be Sandra Blanley and a fiddler magically ap- and Sheila Stasack. Fresh pear and slowly coax the from their recent perforchild into joining the story mances in Dr. Jekyll and and becoming the character of Tiny Tim. It’s a marvelSee Carol on page 10 ous metaphor for the way literature grabs and transforms us, as well as an original way of illuminating this inspiring tale of human redemption. Leading the cast of A Christmas Carol will be JT O’Connor as Scrooge. JT performed in the film, and is happy to be returning to The Public Theatre where he has appeared in such shows as The Nerd and Rough Crossing. New to the cast this season will be Lewiston native Madigan Leslie in the role of the child and Tiny Tim. We guarantee Maddy to be the cutest Tiny Tim you’ll find anywhere this holiday season. Also new to the cast will be local actor Matt Delamater in the role of Fred and jolly Christmas Present. Matt appeared at TPT in last season’s production of The Last Mass at St. Casimir’s and is looking forward to www.centralmainetoday.com

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Celebrate the Holidays at These Locations It’s time to celebrate the good things of the year! Please join us at one of the Lunch Plus Cafes for our chef’s special holiday meal. For reservations, call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241. December Holiday Menu Tropical Fruit Cup Savory Rice Salad Braised Pot Roast with Jardiniere Sauce Glazed Baby Carrots with Orange and Ginger Fresh Roasted Potatoes Herbed Creamed Onions Banana Spiced Bread Cream Cheese Biscuits Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Coffee, Tea and Milk Suggested Donation $6.00

Locations and Dates: Auburn Heritage Court, Thursday, December 17, 11:30 AM Auburn Townhouse, Wednesday, December 16, 11:30 AM Buckfield Nezinscot Village, Wednesday, December 16, 11:30 Medicare Check-up Time: Open AM Enrollment Ends December 31 Farmington Old South Church, Our Medicare experts suggest that all Thursday, December 17, 11:45 AM recipients check their plans. Prescription Leeds Spring Rock Apts., plans in particular may change dramatically Tuesday, December 15, 11:30 AM from one year to another. To be sure you Lewiston Meadowview, Thursday, have the right plan for you, with the right December 17, 11:30 AM coverage for your situation, you should Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center, review and change your plan if necessary. Wednesday, December 16, 11:30 AM Lisbon Falls MTM Community You can do this yourself on-line by going to www.medicare.gov or by phone to Medicare, Center, Wednesday, December 16, 11:30 AM 1-800-633-4227. If you want assistance in Rumford Community Center, person, you can schedule an appointment with our Medicare experts, either in Lewiston Thursday, December 17, 11:30 AM Turner Boofy Quimby Hall, or at the nearest stop of our Mobile Office Tuesday, December 15, 11:30 AM (see schedule below). Make your appointment Wilton Masonic Lodge, Thursday, for all locations by calling our office at December 17, 12 Noon 1-800-427-1241. Reservations are necessary. Call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.

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The holidays are now upon us. My, how time flies…seems like we were just battling bugs and hot sun. Now it’s frozen water, fuzzy coats, and fat stablemates! It’s this time of the year that I give my 3 horses extra attention and some special love, especially as I hear about the horses being rescued from starvation, abuse, neglect, or from that dreaded truck headed to the slaughterhouse. This is the time of the year the equine rescues in Maine need help more than ever and they will take whatever you offer. Your time, monetary donations, hay, shavings, supplies, or your barn to offer a rehabilitated horse a new safe and loving home

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Pepperment glazed carrot molasses carrots crushed peppermint Take the the carrot and dip it in the molasses. Then roll the carrot in the crushed peppermint and freeze.... serve up. No cook Honey and Grain Horse Snaps 4 Cups of grain 4 Cups of Applesauce 2 tsp. Honey 1 tsp. Cinnamon Optional 1/4 cup of Carrots/Apples 1. Put applesauce, grain, cinnamon and carrots/ apples in a bowl. 2. Drizzle in honey while mixing other ingredients. 3. When batter is doughy, roll it out with a rolling pin on a floury surface. 4. Cut shapes with a cookie cutter. 5. Let dough dry and serve. Mix and Match Bran Mash Nothing beats a warm bran mash on a cold day or night. You can put whatever you horse likes best in it, too. Apples, carrots, molasses, honey, peppermints, grain, or whatever your fat furry beast likes best. Just add lots of hot water and make a nice yummy slop! So this holiday season make sure to spoil your favorite horses the best way you know how and to lend a helping hand to an equine that needs some special attention and love.n Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Mechanics Savings Bank Exclusive Sponsor Holiday Remembrance Ornament

Jennifer Lobb, Auburn Branch operations manager with the AHCH Remembrance Ornament Mechanics Savings Bank is the exclusive sponsor of the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice (AHCH) 2009 Holiday Remembrance Ornament project. This is the fourth year AHCH has offered a remembrance ornament during the holidays and it has become a meaningful way

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for individuals to remember and honor their loved one. AHCH provides home care and hospice services to nearly 8,000 residents of central and western Maine each year. Proceeds from the ornament project support needed home health and hospice care provided

to those who do not have health insurance. The 2009 Holiday Remembrance Ornament features a beautiful snowflake made of hand-cast pewter. Ornaments come with a blue ribbon and personalized remembrance tag. Ornaments are $20 and quantities are limited.

The 2009 Holiday Remembrance Ornament is on display at all three Mechanics Savings Bank locations: 100 Minot Ave., Auburn; 664 Main St., Lewiston; and 3 DriveIn Lane, Windham, the AHCH Hospice House in Auburn and AHCH’s main office on Strawberry Avenue. Lewiston Ornament order forms can be picked up at locations throughout the community including Starbucks in Auburn, area chambers of commerce and Mountain View Chocolate Shoppe in Farmington. Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice (AHCH) is a nonprofit, Medicarecertified agency that provides skilled home care, supportive care, and hospice care for nearly 8,000 residents of central and western Maine each year. In November 2005, AHCH opened Maine’s first inpatient hospice facility in Auburn. AHCH meets all State home care, hospice, and mental health licensing standards and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. More information about AHCH can be found at the Agency’s web site, ahch.org. n

Winter Wonderettes

Liz Rollins, Renee Davis, Kristen Thomas, Rhonda Trask (Photo by Rachel Morin) Liz Rollins, Renee Davis, Kristen Thomas, and Rhonda Trask strike a pose during rehearsal of "The Winter Wonderettes," Community Little Theatre's Holiday fundraiser being presented December 11, 12 and 13 at Great Falls Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. This song and dance filled production, directed by Adam P. Blais, is a magical journey back to 1968 featuring dozens of Christ-

mas songs, tight harmonies, groovy choreography, smashing ‘60s fashions and tons of laughs. Alison Traynor is producer and choreographer with John Neal as music and vocal director. Performances are 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 and available by calling 783-0958 or accessing the theater website at laclt. com. n

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Rotating Art Gallery at CMMC The Central Maine Medical Center Woman’s Hospital Association (WHA) will feature the work of a Topsham photographer at its Rotating Art Gallery in the Main Lobby at CMMC in December. Photographic work by Arlene P. McConnell will be displayed at CMMC through December 26 and

may be purchased through the WHA Gift Shop, located adjacent to the Main Lobby. A percentage of sale proceeds benefit CMMC. A self-taught photographer, McConnell’s subjects range from landscapes and nature to animals and people. “I am thankful for all our surroundings and the free-

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From left: Cheryl Strout, R.N., Mended Hearts visiting chairman/facilitator; David Ward of Auburn, Mended Hearts vice president; Ed Madden of Lisbon, president; Dale MacDonald of Lewiston, secretary; Priscilla Soucy, Mended Hearts Northeast Division regional director; and Richard and Caroline Chick of Sabattus, co-treasurers. Some 30 residents of the greater Lewiston-Auburn area have gained approval of their efforts to establish a chapter of Mended Hearts Inc., a national non-profit organization made up of and serving people with heart disease

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L/A Parade of Lights

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Stillbrook Acres was giving free wagon rides all during the Twin Cities Holiday Festival. In the front of the wagon here are the Derocher family of Auburn. Folks waited in line patiently as there were two wagon rides going from the Festival Plaza. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

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Ask the Trainer - Have a Lean Holiday Season

Jodi Cornelio

Just because the holidays are approaching doesn’t mean you have to abandon your good eating habits. The average person gains 5 to 8 pounds throughout the holiday season. Don’t let that happen to you. Understanding how many calories a day you actually need and being creative as to where to get these calories the healthy way will help you dodge those extra pounds this season. First, calculate your caloric needs, otherwise known as Resting Metabolic Requirements (RMR). Take your body weight and multiply this by 10 to find your RMR. These are the calories you need to breathe and maintain normal body functions without exercise. Take that and multiply it by 10% if you are sedentary, 20% if you are mod-

erately active and 30% if you are active and add that to your RMR. Example: 140 pounds x 10 = 1400 calories, Active = (1400 x .30) + 1400 = 1820 calories per day to maintain your weight. To lose a pound a week, decrease this number by 500 a day. Now that you have a general idea how many calories you actually need, choose your holiday foods from the lists below. 300 to 800 calories per average serving: Apple pie, blueberry pie, baked potatoes with butter and sour cream, mashed potatoes with gravy, turkey with gravy, stuffing made with butter, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, cheesecake, Caesar salad, most cakes and pies. Between 150 and 300 calories per average serving: Baked potato with butter and regular gravy, mashed potatoes with gravy, squash with butter and brown sugar, creamed corn, vegetable prepared in butter, nuts, fudge, peanut brittle, cheese roll, Jell-O, pudding, sweet

breads like carrot bread, pumpkin bread, cranberry bread, coffee cake. 50 to 150 calories per average serving: String beans, carrots, cranberry jelly, one slice of bread, one roll, baked potato dry, squash with no butter, turkey meat, one glass of wine, coffee, tea, boiled onions, favorite gravy (recipe below), squash soup (recipe below), pickles, radishes, olives, hard candy, after-dinner mints, one lite beer, fruit bowl, cole slaw, tossed salad greens.

First Friday Art Walk

Anne Paradis, Paula Sullivan, artist Claire Amero, Rachel Morin ((Photo by Michelle Amero) Anne Paradis of Arrowsic, Paula Sullivan of Buckfield, artist Claire Amero and Rachel Morin, both of Auburn, attended the reception for Claire’s art exhibit at Hilltop Coffee

Shop in Portland. The exhibit is part of the First Friday Art Walk held monthly in Portland. Claire’s medium is oils and she has been painting for several years now. Her recent travels

to France, Italy and Spain have influenced her choice of subjects featuring landscapes, architecture and flowers. n

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A good rule of thumb on how to survive the holiday season is to first enjoy the social aspect of visiting family and friends; try not to deprive yourself of a special treat, just don’t make it your entire meal. Load up on the low calorie nutritional foods first and cut the portion sizes of the moderate to high calorie foods in half. Here are a couple of holiday recipes that will help hearts, from page 7

Institute recently to convey chapter charter status to representatives of the new local organization. “Installing the officers of Mended Hearts Chapter #358 and presenting the charter is the culmination of a year of planning, recruiting members, providing medical speakers, and visiting hundreds of patients on the cardiac floors. This new chapter will provide support and education, and hold special events in years to come for all cardiac patients. Mended Hearts is on the map in Maine,” Soucy said. Supported by a national office, Mended Hearts is comprised of 280 local chapters that serve those affected by heart disease across the United States and Canada. The organization works with patients at 460 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics and offers services to heart patients through visiting programs, support group meetings and educational forums. Mended Hearts volunteers make 227,000 hospital visits to patients and 30,000 visits to family members and caregivers annually.

your guests stay within their calorie budget. Favorite Gravy 3 cups fat-free chicken broth or 3 bouillon cubes with 3 cups of water 1/3 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp poultry season Salt and pepper to taste Sauté onions in some of the broth until tender, and then add flour to form a roux. Add the remaining The Mended Hearts network is comprised of heart patients, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals who provide information and support to recovering patients and their families during hospital visits, by telephone, through group meetings and via the Internet. These volunteers draw upon their own personal experiences and help the patient begin to understand there can be a healthy, active life with heart disease. Once patients are discharged from the hospital, Mended Hearts continues to offer help and information through local support group meetings where members listen, share their experiences, and talk about such matters as lifestyle changes, depression, recovery and treatment. Group meetings often serve as forums for medical professionals to answer questions. Mended Hearts members receive the quarterly magazine HEARTBEAT that offers health information, inspirational survivor stories and chapter updates. The LewistonAuburn Mended Hearts volunteers began organiz-

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broth slowly to allow to thicken. Add poultry seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste. Squash Soup Small onion chopped Fresh garlic clove crushed 1 and ½ cup fat-free chicken broth 3 cups butternut squash peeled and seeded Salt and pepper Cumin to flavor Sauté onion and garlic in a little of the broth until tender. Add remainder of the broth and cubed squash and cook until tender. Once squash is soft, puree the entire mixture in a blender. Salt and pepper to taste. Return to the pot to keep warm until ready to serve. n Live long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio MBA Personal Trainer, Nutritionist

ing in September 2008. The members became a satellite of Mended Hearts Greater Hartford (Conn.) In February members began visiting patients at CMHVI¹s Single-Stay Unit after participating in a training program. In September, the group added inpatient visiting to Central Maine Medical Center¹s Cardiopulmonary Nursing Unit. The group has visited nearly 750 patients to date. Ed Madden of Lisbon, the chapter¹s president, said he got involved in the effort” to help patients understand there can be a healthy, active life after heart disease. In my own case, I have had not one but two bypass operations a four-way and the second was a single. That fact alone gets a wideeyed look,” he said. The volunteers actively participated in the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk this past fall raising funds for programs and continued research on heart disease. For more information, contact Cheryl Strout R.N., Central Maine Heart and Vascular Cardiac Rehabilitation at 795-2650. n

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Dottie Dymples - Christmas Goodies

Shirley Toncer

It’s holiday time and it’s a good time to splurge and go off your diet and feast on the forbidden goodies. Build a fire for chestnuts and tell the children the story of the first Christmas and the meaning of the gifts that were given

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375. Put the 9x13 pan in the oven and reduce the heat to 350 for 8 minutes. In a small saucepan combine 1 cup chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Heat on low heat to melt. Pour this mixture over prepared crust. Top with remaining chocolate chips and nuts. Bake 350 for 25-30 minutes. Cut into bars when cool. Nuts and Bolts 5 tbs butter 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ tsp onion powder 1 ½ tsp seasoning salt 2 cups Cheerios 2 cups corn chips (Chix) 2 cups pretzel sticks 1 cup nuts Melt butter, add Worcestershire sauce and spices. Combine all other ingredients in large pan and add melted butter mixture and stir well for 10 minutes. Bake 350 for 20-30 minutes. Kids in the Kitchen (Adult help) Walnut Butter 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter 1 cup chopped nuts Put in aluminum foil on a cookie sheet. Make sure it is enough to over the edge of your pan. Butter the foil. Melt butter and sugar in a cast iron frying pan. Spread nuts on buttered foil and pour hot syrup over the top. Have a safe Holiday round out the cast as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Returning as the fiddler will be acclaimed musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong. Jennifer brings her own special magic to A Christmas Carol and provides a glorious second act to the evening when she adds her banjo, harp, guitar, and bagpipe and performs her production of Songs of the Season, a wonderful mix of classic holiday songs and stories. “This delightful double-feature of holiday shows makes a great present for the entire family,” says Schario, “and with a top ticket price of only $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $10 for children under twelve, it’s professional theatre at a price even Scrooge would love! And remember, gift certificates for tickets for this production, or any play throughout the remainder of the season are available for the holidays!” A Christmas Carol and Songs of the Season will be performed on Friday, December 11th at 7 pm, Saturday, December 12th at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 13th at 1 pm and 4 pm. For tickets call the Box Office at 782-3200. n

December 2009 If you wanted to know what was shakinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Auburn on November 21, anyone who attended One Hip Night of Bellydancing which was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom could answer that for you! What do you get when you mix Imari and the Sahara Desert Dancers, a live Middle-Eastern band, and special guest dancers from other parts of New England with a crowd full of supporting family, friends, and fellow students and admirers of bellydancing: A harmonious evening centered around the beautiful art of Bellydancing and raising money for a great cause. A generous amount of money was raised for the Salva-

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tion Army of Lewiston. Businesses who should be thanked for their generosity are: Marcos Ristorante Italiano, DaVinciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Hilton Garden Inn, Turner Publishing, Cloud 9 Day Spa, The Olde Mill Tavern, The Settlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green, All About You Salon, Beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pet Boarding, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Karma Proudly, this event was brought to the community by Imari. Thanks to all who supported and participated in this event. Due to the undeniable success, this event will be held again in 2010! Watch for information on next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event: www.imarisbellydancing. com. n

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Give the Gift of Theatre

In October, The Public Theatre opened their season with a successful production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde. promises to be more great theatre on the way. 2010 will begin with the funny, wise and moving play Visiting Mr. Green, playing Jan 29 – Feb 7. When an

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December 2009 An Open House was held at the Patrick Dempsey Center on November 4. The Cancer Center for Hope and Healing has a new location at 10 High Street next to Central Maine Medical Center. The Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources and staff occupy several rooms on the second floor. The move to the more roomy facility was made the week before the very successful Dempsey Challenge on October 4. The Center has four private patient rooms, a Counseling Room, Wellness Service/Integrative

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Medicine Room, a Lobby with Resource Library and a staff office and kitchenette. A computer station is also available for visitors to search for cancer-related information with volunteers available to help. Small group and private instruction can be given on Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Yoga and Tai Chi in the Wellness Room with larger group classes held in larger community rooms at Central Maine Medical Center. Patients and families can get counseling on the finan-

cial and emotional effects from cancer and receive support through case management. The Counseling Room will also feature an ever-changing art exhibit, helping to create a relaxed atmosphere. The Dempsey Center Library contains an extensive collection of cancer-related print and video material. There is a comfortable seating area for visitors to relax and peruse the collection. A memorial quilt hangs on one wall with name squares donors dedicated to loved ones who have battled can-

L/A Senior College Meeting Mary Dempsey, coordinator of the Dempsey Center, chats with Phyllis and Rita Benoit, as they look at a poster of Center Volunteers in the volunteer work room at the new 10 High Street location. The Benoits (mother/daughter) were getting a tour of the Cancer Center for Hope and Healing during November 4th's Open House. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel) cer. Open House visitors were greeted as they got off the elevator by staff and volun-

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United Way of Androscoggin County Recognizes Outstanding Community Commitment

2009 United Way Spirit of the Androscoggin Award Winner: Patrons Oxford Insurance. From left to right: Merilee Monks-Paine, Diane Bergeron, Sharon Buckley, and Peter Smythe. On Tuesday, November 10th over one hundred community members gathered to recognize companies and organizations that have shown their caring and commitment to United Way of Androscoggin County through outstanding support of this year’s fundraising campaign. Topping the night was the announcement of this year’s Spirit of the Androscoggin Award. “Presented to a company in recognition of its ongoing dedication to our community” this once in a lifetime award was presented to Patrons Oxford Insurance of Auburn. Patrons Oxford, a company of 38 employees, raised over $23,000 to help people in our community. Their

results exemplify the true spirit of what it means to LIVE UNITED proving that when committed; the spirit of giving prevails despite the challenges of a tough economy. Accepting the award were Peter Smythe, CEO and campaign team members Sharon Buckley, Marilee Monks-Paine, and Diane Bergeron. United Way Campaign Co-Chairs, Dick Albert of Champoux Insurance and Maureen Aube of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce announced that United Way has reached 70% of its fundraising goal to date. “Though our work is far from over, we wanted to celebrate the tremendous achievements of all

2009 United Way Incentive Raffle Winners: Pauline Cote, Gene Rousseau, and Michael Robitalle. Not pictured: Jesse Merrill and Lisa Murphy of Advocates For Children. those who have worked so hard to raise $1,330,000 so far and to encourage everyone in our community to help us by making a contribution toward our $1,900,000 goal,” said Albert. The following local organizations were recognized for outstanding campaigns: City of Lewiston, St. Mary’s Health System, Central Maine Medical Center, Mechanics Savings Bank, Androscoggin Bank, Anthoine Financial Group, Clyde Bergmann and Bachmann, Formed Fiber Technologies, General Electric Co., Procter & Gamble/Tambrands, Geiger, Hannaford – Au-

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2009 United Way Loaned Executives on Prize Patrol: Heather Skolfield of CMMC; Susan Lindkvist sponsored by Formed Fiber Technologies; J.P. Arp sponsored by Procter & Gamble/Tambrands; Kathy Whitney of L.L.Bean; and Pam Richmond sponsored by Procter & Gamble/Tambrands. One of the evening’s most anticipated events was the announcement of this year’s incentive raffle prize winners. Winners are visited the day of the event by the United Way Prize Patrol and don’t find out what they have won until after much fanfare during the celebration event. We are pleased to announce the following winners: Lisa Murphy of Advocates For Children won a $250 grocery gift card. Gene Rousseau from General Electric was awarded a $500 gift card from L.L.Bean. Pauline Cote of Butler Bros. won the flat screen TV donated by Agren Appliance, Michael Robitalle of the Public Works Dept. of the City of Lewiston won season tickets to Lewiston MAINEiacs hockey and

Jesse Merrill of Clariant won a $400 gift certificate to Downeast Energy & Building Supply. Executive Director Joleen Bedard thanked all in attendance for their support and stressed that the United Way goal of $1,900,000 may sound high, but during these tough times, the needs in our community are great. Last year, United Way funded 28 partner agencies. “It will take all of us, working together, to ease the suffering of those in need here in our community.” For more information on how you and your company can get involved or make a gift to United Way this year, please call 7954000 or visit our website at www.unitedwayandro. org. n

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Lewiston Elks Honor Local Eagle Scouts

L-R: Lewiston Elks Exalted Ruler Mike Aube, Nicholas Kingsbury, Robert Buotte, Roland Chabot, Jared Lussier, Lee Morin, Michael Paradis, Matthew Reed, Justin Welch, Zachary Moulton, Matthew Navojosky, Matthew MacDonald and Youth Activities Chairman Douglas Stone. On November 5, 2009, the Lewiston Elks Lodge #371 hosted an awards night for the Boy Scouts Abnaki District of Pine Tree Council. Eleven Eagle Scouts were recognized by the Lodge for achieving the highest rank in Scouting. Lodge Exalted Ruler (President) Michael Aube and Youth Activities Chairman Douglas Stone presented a certificate of recognition and an American Flag to the following Eagle Scouts: Nicholas Kingsbury of Bethel, Robert Buotte of Mexico, Roland Chabot, Jared Lussier, Lee Morin, Michael Paradis, and Matthew Reed all of bears, from page PB

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One Man in His Time Plays Many Parts John McDonald

It was a little after five in the morning when I got in my car one recent Saturday, as I went over in my mind the busy weekend I had ahead of me. My plans got a little more complicated when I started the engine and was greeted by the dashboard’s friendly “CHECK ENGINE” sign. It occurred to me that glaring dashboard signs never seem to come on when you have all kinds of time to deal with them. It’s always when you’ve got lots of places to go and things to do. The Boy Scouts among you are probably saying, “Well, John, you should always be prepared no matter where or when your CHECK ENGINE light comes on.” Yes, I know and thanks for the reminder. In the past I was prepared for such things, carrying a roll of

duct tape in the glove compartment. When something like the CHECK ENGINE light came on I just tore off a piece of tape and slapped it over the annoying message. Problem solved. That always worked for a while but a vehicle with its CHECK ENGINE light on doesn’t like being ignored and eventually it will again demand your full attention. Over the years we’ve all learned that a lit CHECK ENGINE light can mean anything from: the water bottle in your cup holder is empty, to: your transportation system is about to experience a major malfunction. As it turned out on this particular weekend, I was able to secure the use of another vehicle and was able to get to my scheduled events without any more unfortunate incidents. Then on Monday morning I was able to make an appointment and take my errant vehicle into the shop. Taking a car into the shop can be ominous but it can also be a learning experience. There are over 10,000 parts in the average car and

any one of them can go at any minute, triggering the ceremonial lighting of the dreaded CHECK ENGINE light. The fact that 99.9 percent of those parts never give any trouble is a credit

those 10,000 auto parts. But I’m always anxious to learn new words and an auto repair shop is a great – although expensive – place to learn them. An hour after I brought my troubled car in, my cell phone rang. “John, we found the problem. Your driver’s side hydraulic discronificator needs to be replaced. With parts and labor we’re looking at $350,” the friendly shop guy said. “The hydraulic discronificator? I didn’t even know my car had one of those. What does it do?” I asked. “Well, it’s part of your fuel injection and anti-pollution systems. Basically it emulsifies the unused residue from your cyronicadapter before sending it on to your ironic expostulator. It’s pretty important.” “Oh,” I say, “but why is it so expensive?” “Well, John, the part itself costs a little over a hundred bucks and that’s only because it’s digital. The old ones were analog and cost less than fifty bucks. And, it’ll take us the rest of the day to get at the

to the automotive industry. But let’s get back to the story. By taking my cars to shops over the years I have learned the names of less than a hundred or so of

part, replace it and put your car back together, so we’re looking at mostly labor.” When I drove away in my repaired vehicle it was good to see that the annoying CHECK ENGINE light had been dimmed for now and I had learned a little more about the mysterious vehicle I drive. Also, I couldn’t wait for a chance to use my new words “hydrolic discronificator” in a conversation. 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). John’s e-mail address is mainestoryteller@yahoo.com. Call 899.1868 for bookings. n

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By: Deb Heroux SOX THOUGHTS… Our six-year bench coach and former college roommate of Tito Francona, Brad Mills has been hired as the new manager of the Houston Astros. Wishing him all W’s (except when he’s playing the Sox). As is usual with the Sox, they promoted from within by giving first base coach DeMarlo Hale the bench coach job and giving the first base job to former Sea Dogs and Pawtucket manager Ron Johnson. Hopefully Tito won’t miss his best bud and we can get it going early in 2010. A Gon (Alex Gonzalez) is gone; the Sox refused his $6 million dollar option for 2010 and Toronto moved in and stole him for $2.75 million, with an option for 2011. This woman thinks

that this move was a mistake for the nation. A Gon was solid at short, one of the best in the league, and with a reputation for not having a very hot bat; he ended the season with a .284 batting average. Makes me wonder why the Sox couldn’t come up with three million or so and keep this position solid. The organization doesn’t seem to have much faith in Jed Lowry, who suffered injuries throughout 2009. Former Kansas Royals infielder Tug Hullet was traded to the Sox for either a player to be named later or cash considerations. Hul8 lbs. ORECK

let was on the 2009 U.S. World Baseball Cup team. He doesn’t have much major league experience, but has been in the minors for six years. It’s a rumor, it’s all over sport radio, but is it gonna happen? The Sox are going after Toronto ace Roy “Doc” Holiday. As the rumor goes, it seems that Doc is considering several teams and we are not the only cute girl at the dance. I hope he dances with us; we won’t step on his toes. The stove doesn’t seem too hot in the nation right now. We will need some

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help in 2010. Who we gonna call, Ghostbusters? End note: Jason Varitek picked up his player option for next year. As long as he’s not our full time catcher, he has a place on this team as a backup, and for all the work he does with the pitchers. Give him the C back, and maybe he’ll surprise us and actually hit something AND he might even throw someone out at second. STANDING PAT… As of this writing our Pats are four and one in their last five games with the only loss to the undefeated Indianapolis Colts. As we look forward to the Monday night game against the undefeated New Orleans Saints in The Big Easy, we know we’ve

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Giants vs. Denver; however it was shown on the NFL network and of course many of us cable people don’t have that! Time for Commissioner Roger Godell to mix it up a bit and change the teams around a bit, how about a true American team known as the Patriots playing once in a while. Detroit at Dallas is at best, a yawn. GOING GREEN… With the fourth best record in the NBA, the Celtics are holding their own, however not playing like many had predicted. We are still being led by our captain, #34 Paul Pierce. Still something seems to be missing! At times they seem lackaSee Scene on page 17

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Wreaths Across America Returns to Twin Cities

A meeting was held with representatives of the Lewiston and Auburn Police and Fire departments, L&A Veterans Council, WAA Escort Coordinators and Mayor John Jenkins at Auburn Hall on November 16th, and plans were made for traffic control, safety, and guidance along with the order of ceremony. Willie Danforth, who is the color guard leader for the L&A Veterans Council is organizing the pass and review. Any color guard unit from veterans organization, Riders, knights, police, fire, rescue, cadet or scouting program interested in participating are asked to contact Willie Danforth at 777-4759. Last year Wreaths Across America stopped at the Veterans Memorial Park on the evening of December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day. This year the convoy will stop at Edward Little High School on December 6th, at 6:15pm. scene, from page 16

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daisical, low energy and just not up for the game. Then the next game they are on fire. Consistency is the key for this team. The Celtics optioned Bill Walker to the new NBA D league team, our Maine Red Claws. I am happy to report that Walker was the top scorer for the Red Claws in their opener in Sioux City. I’m dreaming of green Christmas… 2:30 p.m. Christmas Day, Celtics at Orlando. That is just about

Lewiston Police Department Sergeant Danny Lachance, Auburn Police Officer Norm Bilodeau, Auburn Police Chief, Philip L. Crowell Jr., Bunny O'Leary. Standing, Bruce H. McKay, Battalion Chief Lewiston Fire Department, Paul R. Bernard, L&A Veterans Council Chairman, Auburn Mayor John Jenkins, and John O'Leary WAA Board Member, Arlington Escort Coordinator. Worcester Wreath and its involvement with the Arlington project was inspired

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the time my family starts to get on my nerves. Oh, I know, tidings and joy and family and fa la la la. Fine! As long as they watch the game with me, they can stay! WHAT’S BRUIN? Milan Lucic is out again, after missing 14 games earlier this season with a fractured finger, he now has a sprained left ankle and will miss up to four weeks. Everyone knows Lucic is a vital part of this team. They should wrap him in bubble wrap for protection! Our two goalies this year

are Tim Thomas and Tuukka Rask. (Say that three times fast!) Thomas has been in net for 15 out of the 26 games they have played, with a 6-6-3 record. Rask, however, is 7-2-2 in 11 games with the B’s. Coach Julian should maybe start 22-year-old Rask more and let 35-year-old Thomas rest. This team needs a little luck with injuries and a couple of players to break away and lead this team. Just like the Celtics, the Bruins need consistency. KICKIN IT AROUND…

The Revolution did indeed make the playoffs and suffered a loss to the Chicago Fire in Chicago. This was the second year in a row that New England was burned by the Fire, after reaching the Eastern Conference Championships six years in a row from ‘02’07. There is something to look forward to as Major League Soccer’s season is the shortest in all of professional sports. March will be here soon enough; here’s wishing them a productive offseason. n

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and Arlington National Cemetery (Official Site) made an indelible impression. In later life, he recognized that his success as a businessman was in large part, due to the values of this Nation and the Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In 1992, the Wreath Company found themselves with an excess of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Seeing an opportunity to make a boyhood dream a reality, efforts to do something special with those wreaths began in earnest. With the help of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery, a section which received fewer visitors with each passing year. With plans underway, a number of other participants began their support for the project. James Prout, owner of Blue Bird Ranch, Inc generously provided and transportation all the way to Virginia. Volunteers from the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War Posts gathered with members of the community to decorate each

wreath with signature red, hand-tied bows. Member of the Maine State Society of Washington, DC and John Metzler, Jr, Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery worked to organize the wreath-laying, including the incorporation of a special ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Now over fifteen years and over 100,000 wreaths later, many volunteers participate in the project each year Several veterans, scouting, cadet, fire, police, schools and fraternal organizations want to present Certificates of Appreciation or tokens to Morrill R. Worcester, of Worcester Wreath Company, Harrington, Maine, founded in 1971, in appreciation for the dedication and commitment Mr. Worcester's has given to the remembrance of veterans. If your group would like to make a presentation, please contact L&A Veterans Council Chairman at 207-225-3285 or email at laveteranscouncil@megalink.net to be added to the line up. Participants are asked to respond by November 27th. n

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Madelyn Linscott was recognized this year at the Delta Kappa Gamma International Northeast Regional Conference in Burlington, Vermont and again at the Alpha Psi State Convention in Orono for fifty years of dedicated membership. Madelyn was initiated into the Mu chapter of DKG in 1958 and served as vice-president from 1962 through 1964 and then as president from 1964 through 1966. Then she served her local chapter as treasurer for fifteen years. Madelyn has always been an active member giving of her time and talents, believing that you only receive as much as you give to an organization. Madelyn also served as state president of Alpha Psi State from 1971 through 1973 and she has attended every state workshop and state convention. Madelyn taught in public

schools for 33 years, many of those in Auburn. She was a teacher/principal at C.P. Wight School and taught for several years at Merrill Hill Elementary. She also taught in Farmingdale and West Gardiner. In Wellington, her first two years were in a one-room school containing grades 1 through 9 with twentyeight students. During World War II, Madelyn lived in Arlington, Virginia and worked for United Airlines as an air-traffic controller at Washington National Airport. Madelyn was married to Stan Linscott for 59 years and currently resides in Winthrop. n

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