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Funny Things Kids Say............. 2 Calendar.............................. 11 Movie Review........................ 8 Classifieds........................... 5 John McDonald.................... 14
FEATURE ARTICLES
Reporting the meaning of H.O.P.E. ............................. 4 March is ‘National Nutrition Month’................................... 4 It's time to consider end of life planning for Windows 7........... 8 Host a sports viewing party to remember............................ 8 Don't ignore fainting symptoms............................ 12 Unexpected circumstances can be opportunity.................... 14 Alabama gulf coast............... 15
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By Bill Van Tassel PORTLAND — Edward Little High School boys’ basketball team finished a strong 2018-19 season with 18 wins and three losses. After quarterfinal and semifinal victories over Windham and Oxford Hills respectively in the state tournament, the team met with Bangor High School again in the Class AA North Final game at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena Feb. 22. Having lost to the Red Eddies in the last regular season contest (69-56) the Rams changed some things, especially in their defense. They managed to keep the Red Eddies shooting percentage below 40 percent. Even with the 23 points, 10 rebounds and blocked shots of EL senior Wol Maiwen and Max Creaser’s 19 points, the Eddies lost the game 56-52. They were as close as two points with just five minutes left but experienced a shooting drought that sealed
the win for Bangor. Some strong performances came from Maiwen, Storm Jipson, Creaser and Camryn Yorke in the tournament games. Maiwen scored more than 20 points in each of the last three games, while junior Storm Jipson scored 19 points in the semifinal win over Oxford Hills. Creaser, also a junior, had a couple big games and scored 19 in the loss to Bangor. Both the girls’ and the boys’ basketball teams from Edward Little won the State Championship titles in 2018. The girls’ team [10-9] made it to the quarterfinals this year, where they lost to Portland. Jade Perry, Grace Fontaine and Hannah Chaput all hit double figures in the 48-43 loss. Additional photo on page 3.
Bill Van Tassel photo Edward Little’s Max Creaser blocks the shot of Colton Carlson of Oxford Hills during a Class AA North semifinal game at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Creaser, a junior, had 10 points in the Red Eddies 55-41 win over the Vikings February 20. Wol Maiwen led all scorers with 21 points.
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Funny things kids say! Monmouth.
My young son came in from playing outdoors. He happily announced that the neighbors got a brand new car. “What kind of car did they get?” we asked him. “They have a Jesus car,” he replied. It took the family a few minutes to figure out that our neighbors had bought a Chrysler. – Charlotte Bassett of Hallowell. This conversation took place between my four-yearold grandson and me when I
tried to help him with his new pre-school workbook: ME: Circle the pictures that rhyme. That means they sound the same. Like log, tree, frog. Which two sound alike? EAMON: Logs and trees don’t have sounds and frogs say ribbit. ME: draw a line to the pictures that rhyme. Here’s a ring and a king. EAMON: The Priness always gets the ring. ME: How about the cake? Do you think it goes with the rake?
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EAMON: No, it goes with the ant. They eat the cake at picnics. ME: Mouse and house? EAMON: No, houses don’t make sounds, Grandma. ME: Well, that was fun. Let’s put a star on it. – Norma Warden of Auburn. We told our then six-yearsold grandson that we were going smelting. He had a funny look on his face and asked, “Mimi, why would you want to smell fish?” – Diane Ouellette of
My four-year-old greatgrandson said, “Meme, I have a new teacher in my class.” I asked, “Is she the one with the long hair?” He replied, “No, Meme. She has short hair and it stays on her head.” – Sandy Reynolds of Vassalboro. When my youngest grandson was five years old, he went to the communion table with his parents. He knew his pastor and knew his name was Linwood. After finishing his bread and then grape juice, he gave a gentle tug on the pastor’s robe. The pastor said hello to him and my grandson said, “Linwood, could I please have some more juice in a bigger cup?” Needless to say, the quiet church had many giggles and smiles! – Smiling Gramma,
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Bill Van Tassel photo Edward Little senior center Wol Maiwen takes to the air again during the Class AA semifinal tournament game with Oxford Hills. Maiwen had 21 points in the game. He scored 23 in the Eddies’ subsequent Class AA loss to Bangor Feb. 22.
Do you know how to keep your children and family safe from lead poisoning? Lead is a poison that affects virtually every system in the human body, and is particularly harmful to the developing brain and nervous system of fetuses and young children. Children under 6 are at greater risk for lead poisoning, because they are more likely to put their hands, toys, and other things into their mouths, which can cause them to ingest lead dust or lead paint chips. Lead-based paint is the main source of childhood lead poisoning, and can be found in homes built before 1978. Lead can have a very serious and permanent effect on a child’s growth and development. Lead can cause: • Learning disabilities • Behavioral problems • Hearing damage • Language or speech delays • Lower intelligence
Lead poisoning remains one of the most common and preventable pediatric conditions in the United States. The prevalence of elevated blood lead levels is much higher among newly settled refugee children in the United States. Lewiston-Auburn has the highest rate
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of childhood lead poisoning in the State of Maine.
Here are 4 things you can do to keep your child away from lead: 1) Keep Play Areas Clean • Check child’s play area for peeling or chipping paint. Pick up any paint chips and throw them away.
• Wash the �loors once a week, using wet cleaning methods. Never vacuum or dry dust. •Put furniture in front of window sills with chipping paint so your child can’t get to them. 2) Wash Up Dust •Wash window sills, trim around windows and doors, and other areas that children touch. 3) Keep Lead Out of your Child’s Mouth •Always wash your child’s hands before eating and sleeping. •Wash children’s toys and don’t let children eat food or use paci�iers that have fallen on the �loor. 4) Test Your Child for Lead •Ask your pediatrician to test your child’s blood for lead.
Where and what to look for lead hazards Lead paint is commonly found on: •Windows sills, and doors •Floors and stairs •Woodwork and trim •Exteriors of buildings, including porches
What to look for: •Places where paint is chipping, peeling, �laking, or chalking. •Places where two painted surfaces rub or hit each other, such as opening and closing windows and doors. •Bare soil on the property. Dust and chips can fall from lead paint on the outside of a home and land in soil nearby. It can stay in the soil for many years.
Learn about your risk of lead exposure and what you can do to live lead-safe! Email: jamata@cmhc.org or Phone: 207-795-2120
Healthy Androscoggin Healthy Androscoggin is the Healthy Maine Partnership for Androscoggin County. We work to create a healthier community by supporting tobacco free lifestyles, preventing youth substance abuse, encouraging physical activity, promoting healthy eating, and preventing childhood lead poisoning. For more info on our programs, visit www.healthyandroscoggin.org or contact us at 207-795-5990.
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By Diane Atwood Health Reporter
Jack Sullivan knew what it meant to be depressed. He had experienced seasonal affective disorder before but always felt better fairly quickly. About two years ago, things were different. “It just started snowballing and it got way out of control. I was having unbelievable anxiety, then severe depression. I was hospitalized for a little bit and
got on a medication that finally worked. I’ve been doing much better.” It’s not just the medication that’s been helping Sullivan. It’s also the support he’s been getting from a group called H.O.P.E. — Healing of Persons Exceptional. The group was started in 1987 by Dr. Ken Hamilton, a surgeon from South Paris. His initial purpose was to help five of his patients who had cancer “get ahold
of their lives and face their life-threatening illness.” “It was modeled after instruction I got in medical school in 1962 that I am to promise my patients I will do my best to help them get on with their lives.,” he explained. “It wasn’t until we’d been going for a few months that family members wondered if they could be a part of it, and then somebody with depression wondered and then somebody else with some other
disease wondered.” The primary mission of H.O.P.E.was and still is to: • Help people find meaning, value and purpose in life • Create a safe place to practice attitudinal healing and letting go of fear and conflict by seeing life in a peaceful and loving way. The core of what Hamilton has tried to accom-
plish with H.O.P.E is based on the teachings of Earl Nightingale, who coined the phrase “the essence of success.” “Success to Nightingale was the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. All of us are born with one,” Hamilton added. “Life may make it difficult to serve that ideal, but the greatest service you can do for yourself and others is to bring the ideal back and serve it.”
Sullivan learned about H.O.P.E. from his friend, Bob Gaudreau, who has belonged to a group in Portland for several years. It spoke to him. “I started going along because I was looking for some kind of peace, serenity or whatever. As I started to get better on medication, I continued going to the group because I like go-
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March is ‘National Nutrition Month’ so let’s share a meal and eat less Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
Since March is National Nutrition month let’s look at ways that we can eat less. Here is a simple statement. If you eat less you will weigh less. Downsize even your healthy choices and your body will downsize, too. Here are some tips to help you focus on eating less.
Eating out
1. S hare a meal with a friend. Many restaurants serve one person enough food for two or maybe three meals. Try asking for one meal and two plates. You will not only save money, you won’t feel obligated to overeat. The added bonus to this is that if it’s a date night, sharing can be intimate and you will leave the restaurant without being bloated and gassy. “Just saying.” 2. If you’re not into sharing, order just an appetizer and a side salad. Most apps are a meal in themselves and the salad will fill you up. 3. Order from the kids
menu or the senior section as it is typically a smaller portion. 4. If you order a full meal box up half of it before you start eating to avoid the temptation to eat it all.
Shrink your portion while eating at home or work 1. U se a smaller plate or bowl at the dinner table. You may have grown up being told to “clean your plate.” The problem is that dinner plates have gotten bigger. You don’t have to fill your plate to clean your plate. If that’s the case you’re probably overeating. Either downsize your plate or downsize the
amount you load onto your plate. 2. Downsize the utensils. Eat with chop sticks instead of a tablespoon or big fork. It will make your food last longer and you won’t be shoveling large bites into your mouth. 3. Learn to eyeball appropriate portion sizes. A serving of meat should be no bigger than a deck of cards. That’s 3 oz. A serving of rice or cereal is the size of a small 60 watt light bulb. Baked potatoes should be no bigger than your computer mouse. A serving of vegetables is the size of a baseball. Follow these guidelines and you will automatically have proper portion
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Foods on the go 1. M any of us don’t have time to have breakfast making Dunkin Donuts or the local bakery a regular visit. Take notice, those bagels and muffins are supersized. Nowadays, one bagel is equivalent to three bread servings. Eat half of it or better yet share your bagel with a co-worker. Same with the muffin and that way you will have extra money to buy your
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ing,” Gaudreau said. “I like the people who attend and it’s a place for me to go. I think of it as a place of refuge. I know I can be safe, I can discuss anything that’s going on with me and vice versa. There’s a lot of support.” For Gaudreau, belonging to H.O.P.E. led to an attitude shift about his own issues. “I find the group to be metaphysical. It answers three questions: Where did we come from? Who are we? Where are we going? And I came up with a fourth question. What are we going to do when we find the answers?” Gaudreau related. “H.O.P.E provided
answers and helped heal my attitude. I have a mental health challenge called bipolar disorder, but I’m more than a disease — I’m a human being.” The H.O.P.E. group Sullivan and Gaudreau attend is led by Liz Holder, who has her own story to share. “I got sober in 1986. About three or four years later, I started seeking spirituality and discovered attitudinal healing in the form of “A Course in Miracles” by Jerry Jampolsky and Marianne Williamson. That became my passion and I ran a few groups in New York and in Florida,” she said. “I moved to Maine about (nearly 13) years ago and started counseling at Serenity House. I knew I wanted to start a spirituali-
ty group, but I couldn’t call it a Course in Miracles. I needed a format.” Holder prayed about it, and about 10 days later Hamilton showed up at Serenity House wanting to talk to someone about his H.O.P.E. groups. “I said ‘Where have you been all my life?’ He said ‘Waiting.’ And so, that’s how it happened. It is my passion to do these groups and to help people. I’ve seen the miracles of HOPE helping people find themselves under all those layers of conditioning and fear. It’s open to anyone.” Holder guides two groups — both free-flowing in that they talk about anything and everything. She’s careful, though, to keep the focus on attitudi-
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nal healing. “Attitudinal healing is basically changing the way you think. By changing the way you think, you can change your entire life,” she noted. “It is healing. I have lupus, and I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. My parents died in a car accident, so I’ve suffered severe grief in my life. You can’t change the past, but you can change the way you look at it and you can change what you do with it. You don’t have to let it define you.” No one knows the difference a H.O.P.E. group can make in someone’s life better than Hamilton. He’s helped guide more than 5,000 meetings —at one time, he was doing eight a week. He’s written three ly 2 tablespoons, 190 calories and 16 gms of fat. That’s a lot of fat so don’t take a tablespoon and eat out of the peanut butter jar. Likewise with nuts, portion out 20 nuts in a baggy and take that to work or store in your car. Don’t keep the whole canister
March 2019 books: “SoulCircling: The Journey to the Who,” “The H.O.P.E. Story” with Joyce Murphy, R.N., and “The H.O.P.E. Manual.” He wants to continue guiding groups and to train others to guide their own H.O.P.E. groups. Holder can also train anyone who’s interested. “What I have learned over the last 47 years is to be shared unconditionally with anybody who can use it for the benefit of themselves or another human being,” Hamilton stressed. “So get in touch with me.” You’ll find lots of information on the H.O.P.E. website, and here are details about the groups that Hamilton and Holder now lead: • First Congregational
Church, Haskell House, 17 E Main St, South Paris, Mondays 4 to 6 p.m.; contact Ken Hamilton 207- 890-3673. • Maine Medical Center, Dana Health Education Center, 22 Bramhall St., Room 1, Portland, Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727420-2964. • Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave., Portland, Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727-420-2964. For many years, Diane Atwood was the health reporter on WCSH6. Now she is a blogger and podcaster at Catching Health with Diane Atwood, dianeatwood.com.
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’Fill the Plate’ breakfast will benefit Meals of Wheels March 22 LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus, the designated Agency on Aging for Western Maine, will hold a Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit its Meals on Wheels nutrition program, Friday, March 22, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn. The breakfast will honor U.S. Senator Susan Collins with the Ikaria Award. Tickets are $20 per person ($25 at the door) and are available at www. seniorsplus.org or by calling 207-795-4010. Seating is limited, and advance registration is recommended. Proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. Collins will be the keynote speaker in addition to receiving the 2019 Ikaria Award, which honors an in-
dividual in the community for singular and outstanding contributions toward improving the lives of older adults. In her remarks, Senator Collins will offer personal and professional recollections of her experiences engaging with older adults and how these interactions drive her work. There is always the possibility that the Senate schedule will change and Senator Collins would need to remain in Washington, DC, for votes but she is scheduled to attend the Breakfast on March 22. “Senator Collins has worked hard to improve the lives of Maine’s older adults,” said Betsy Sawyer-Manter, president and CEO of SeniorsPlus. “We are thrilled to honor her years of dedication and
hard work with the Ikaria Award.” As the chairwoman of the Senate Aging Committee, Collins has made it a priority to stop fraud and financial exploitation targeting seniors; lower the soaring cost of prescription drugs; improve retirement security; promote policies that allow seniors to remain in their own homes if they wish to do so; and increase funding for biomedical research for diseases and illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer’s. For the last five consecutive years, Collins has ranked as the most bipartisan member of the U.S. Senate. Known for her Maine work ethic, Senator Collins has never missed a roll call vote, casting more
than 6,800. Ikaria is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is considered one of the world’s five “Blue Zones” – places where an estimated one in three members of the population regularly lives an active life into their 90s. The Fill the Plate Breakfast is presented in conjunction with March for Meals, a national campaign of the Meals on Wheels Association of America. Last year, SeniorsPlus delivered more than 100,000 meals to almost 800 homebound older adults and adults with disabilities in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties through its Meals on Wheels program. Almost 700 volunteers donate more than 25,000 hours to the program annually. Each
meal provides one-third of the recommended daily allowance of nutrition, a safety check, and a visit to these vulnerable adults. The majority of the consumers of Meals on Wheels are lower income or on fixed income. “Meals on Wheels can often determine a person’s ability to remain at home,” added Sawyer-Manter. The overall program goal of SeniorsPlus is to assist older adults and adults with disabilities in the tri-county area to remain at home safely for as long as possible. The overwhelming majority of older adults (greater than 95% in an AARP survey) wish to remain at home until they die. The Meals on Wheels program provides nourishment, socialization and regular safe-
ty checks. The mission of SeniorsPlus is “to enrich the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities.” SeniorsPlus believes in supporting the independence, dignity, and quality of life of those it serves. Established in 1972, SeniorsPlus covers Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties and serves more than 17,000 individuals annually. The agency focuses on older adults, adults with disabilities, and families and offers a network of support, including information and assistance, short-term care management, Medicare counseling, caregiver support and respite, health and wellness education, Options Counseling, and Meals on Wheels and social dining.
Miale honored by Junior Achievement PORTLAND — Kristen Miale, president of Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank, is one of three business executives being honored by Junior Achievement’s Maine’s Business Hall of Fame. Since 1990, the organization has honored the state’s most distinguished businessmen and women for their outstanding contributions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society, it said in a news release. Three business leaders will be welcomed as laureates into the Maine Business Hall of Fame in an induction ceremony that will take place at 5:30pm on Wednesday, May 1, at the Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks.
The Junior Achievement Maine Business Hall of Fame laureates for 2019 include: Miale, resiident, Good Shepherd Food Bank; David Howes MD, president
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Host a sports viewing party to remember Amateur and professional athletics are both big business. According to Forbes, the Southeastern Conference, a collective of universities that includes the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia, generated $375 million in television money alone in 2015, collecting another $140
million from football and basketball postseason play. While that’s a hefty chunk of change, and even more impressive when considering the SEC is just one of many conferences in college athletics, it pales considerably in comparison to the National Football
League, which Forbes projected would surpass $13.3 billion in total revenues in 2016.
with fellow fans to watch their favorite teams play, whether in-person or on television.
Such figures highlight the popularity of both amateur and professional sports. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe enjoy sports, and many are fond of gathering
Viewing parties are a great way to watch the big game with fellow fans, and such gatherings don’t have to require all that much effort on the part of hosts.
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· Make it a potluck affair. Potluck affairs make perfect sense for sports viewing parties, so don’t be surprised if guests offer to whip up some homemade guacamole or a buffet-style dish for the big party. Encourage this, asking guests to share what they’re bringing with other invitees so there are no duplicate offerings. · Vary the food and beverage menu. Chicken wings and beer might seem like go-to foods and beverages for the big game, but even sports bars are increasingly recognizing sports fans’ desire for healthy foods. It’s still acceptable to serve staples like wings, nachos, chips, and
pretzels, but try to provide some healthy fare like celery and salad as well. Even whole-grain pretzels might be more enticing to guests watching what they eat. In addition, provide alternatives to alcohol, such as water, soda and juice, for guests who are abstaining. · Upgrade your television. Projection screens are goto options for many avid sports fans, But projectors and screens may stretch some sports fans’ budgets. A 4K ultra-HD television can be an affordable option depending on the size of the television, and such devices provide incredibly crisp pictures that can make sports fans feel as though they’re inside the
stadium cheering on their favorite players. · Purchase a sound system. Today’s televisions are sleek and thin. While that saves space and provides more aesthetic appeal than the bulky televisions of yesteryear, thin designs leave little room for sound tech. As a result, it can be hard to hear what’s going on in the game without a sound system. Sound systems are relatively inexpensive; just make sure to purchase one that is compatible with your television. Sports viewing parties tend to be easygoing affairs that don’t require the level of planning of more formal gatherings.
MOVIE REVIEW/FEATURE ARTICLE
Few downsides to ‘The Upside’
Lucas Allen (STX Films) A remake of the 2011 French film “The Intouchables,” “The Upside” is based on another true story, like “Green Book,” of two people who live completely different lives, yet bond
into a growing friendship. But while “Green Book” dealt with race, this film is more about living life to the fullest in the most positive of ways. After being paralyzed from the neck down in a paragliding accident, rich man Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston) has his business associate Yvonne (Nicole Kidman) interview candidates for the position of life auxiliary. Barging in for a job is ex-parole Dell Scott (Kevin Hart), who’s been trying to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Latrice (Aja Naomi King) and his son Anthony (Jahi Di’Allo Winston). Despite
Yvonne’s objections, Phillip believes Dell is the right man for the job. For the next several months, Dell has to do extensive work to get his boss moving on a daily basis including feeding him, taking him to places, and changing his catheter. The two of them would soon become friends as they start to understand each other’s life struggles. Phillip is dealing with the loss of his wife and Dell is dealing with his own past. They even converse on Dell’s business propositions, which sound too insane for Phillip to agree on. Then things get too per-
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But what the trailers don’t show is the serious drama that mixes in with the humor. These tonal shifts may challenge viewers who were expecting to see a fun comedy and are surprised by the change in genre. However, it all works fine and the film’s structure is decent enough to make it work. Amidst of the genre mixing, the two leading stars are what makes the movie worth watching. Hart is basically playing his comedic self, as usual, but there are times in which he shows potential as a serious actor. Cranston does a good job playing up against Hart in a
more serious role. The two have surprisingly good comic chemistry, which helps keep the movie afloat for anybody. Kidman isn’t in the movie a whole lot, but she has some good moments to shine on her own. “The Upside” was very late to awards gold and can be pretty forgettable, but it’s still a fine likable film enough to please plenty of older viewers. You’ll likely enjoy it for the main stars if nothing else. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for suggestive content and drug use) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3 Stars (Out of Four).
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Edward Little senior ladies say goodbye to home court advantage AUBURN — At the final home game against Messalonskee High School of Oakland, three Edward Little High School seniors were honored for their contributions to the team over the years, including bringing home a state championship gold ball for the 2017-2018 basketball season. Mikaela Scott, a twoyear varsity player, began playing basketball in the seventh grade and has “consistently improved each year,” noted varsity coach Chris Cifelli. “She is a quiet and steadying presence, both on and off the court, a strong rebounder, and pushes her teammates in practice.” Scott plans to attend Unity College and major in wildlife biology. Jade Perry is a fouryear varsity letter winner who began playing bas-
Senior co-captain Jade Perry secures the opening tap against Messalonkee High School’s Gabrielle Wener. ketball in kindergarten and overcame her initial nervousness to become an all-conference player. She has played for the most successful AAU programs in the state. “As a twoyear captain, she takes seriously the role of mentor and friend to the younger players,” said Cifelli, add-
ing “Her unselfish play and composure helped the Eddies in their playoff run last year.” Perry will attend Babson College, majoring in business. Grace Fontaine fell in love with basketball at an early age and never looked back. Cifelli describes her as “a tireless worker who
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and players,” Fontaine was called upon to take two of the biggest shots in the team’s play-off run last year. Her game-winning free throw helped the team solidify a win over Gorham High School to
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Auburn, Lewiston students named to UNH dean’s list Auburn student named to Fort Lewis dean’s list DURHAM, N.H. — Several students from Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, have been named
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in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.
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DURANGO, Colo. — Tate Howes, of Auburn, Maine, was named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Howes is majoring in anthropology. To be eligible for dean’s
list, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of graded college level work and have completed all work for which they are registered by the end of the semester.
Auburn student named to Stonehill dean’s list EASTON, Mass. — Rachel Kurtz, of Auburn, maine, has been named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Stonehill College. Kurtz is a member of the Class of 2021.
To qualify for the dean’s list, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.
Auburn student named to Norwich University dean’s list NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Xzabier Millenium Weaver, of Auburn, Maine, was named to the fall 2018 semester at Norwich University.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH March 8 — Empty Bowls fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Drive, Oakland, 207465-9135. March 9 — Celebrate the Irish with and old-fashioned Irish dinner, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Fayette Central School, 2023 ME-17, Fayette. March 9 — Snowshoe trek sponsored by High Peaks Alliance from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Fly Rod Crosby Trail, along the Orbeton Stream, Reeds Mill Road, Madrid, 207639-2713. March 9 — Fire and Ice Festival, 1 p.m. until after a fireworks show, at about 6:30 p.m., Front Street, Farmington. March 9 — Baked bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m. Minot United Methodist Church, Route 121 and Empire Road. March 9 — Author talk naturalist Bernd Heinrich, 1 p.m., Turner Public Library, 207-225-2030. March 9 — Diagnosing Disorders in Trees: An Introduction to Forest Pathology, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta,207-626-2415 or visit www.lithgowlibrary.org. March 9 — Audiobody performance, featuring the Tardy brothers, 2 and 6 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-7144. March 9 — Family Portrait Paint Event, part of Youth Art Month, 2-3:30 p.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts. org. March 9 — Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club annual Dr. Seuss Breakfast & Children's Book Fair, 8-11 a.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Culinary Arts dining room, children under 12 free accompanaied by paying adult, admission $10, breakfast includes pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, hash brown, coffee and juice, 207-4618250, Tina Croteau. March 9 — Author Amanda Given, Carrabassett Valley Public Library will talk about her children's book, "Balloon Breath" 3:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535. March 9 — Minot United Methodist Church bean and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m. corner of Route 121 and Empire Road, $7, $5 between ages 7-12, under 7 eat for free. March 10 — Family contradance for all ages, muci by T’Acadie, 12:30 p.m., First Universalist
Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207-783-0461. March 10 — Pejepscot Genealogical Society meeting,, with guest speaker David Blethen, 2 p.m., in the Morrell meeting room at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-729-4098. March 12 — Blues Spectrum "docu-concert," with Scott Cleveland, 6 p.m., free, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415. March 14 — Joshua March 16, 1 – 3 p.m. “Launch a Little Library” program at Auburn Public Library. Learn how to start your own book exchange/ neighborhood book box. Free books for current or planned little libraries. Chamberlain roundtable discussion focusing on Manassas, 7 p.m., Curtis Memorial library's Morrell Room, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick. March 16 — Mahoosuc Land Trust workshop on saving birds, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm Conservation Center, 162 North Road, Bethel, 207824-3806. March 16 — The Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 will meet at Wentworth's Restaurant for breakfast, 9 a.m. All class members are welcome. For more information, call 207-858-0946. March 16 — Grandparent and Grandchild Day, part of Youth Art Month, 1-2:30 p.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts.org. March 16 — Carter's Cross Country Ski Center fatbike demo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Intervale Road, Bethel, 207-824-3880. March 20 — Kennebec Historical Society presents "Our Point of View — Fourteen Years at a Maine Lighthouse," 6:30 p.m., free, open to the public, Maine State Library, 230 State St., Augusta, 207622-7718. March 20 — Board Game Day, hosted by Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents, 10-11:30 a.m., at the town office, Vassalboro, 207-872-2826. March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9am Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus.org or 207-795-4010. March 23 — Art Yoga for Kids, part of Youth Art Month, 10-11 a.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts.org. March 25 — "Un Jour, Une Histoire: Simone Veil, l'instict de vie," Gendron Franco Center French Film series, 6:30 p.m., free and
oepn to public, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, FrancoCenter.org, 207-783-1585. March 25-27 — MSAD 52 pre-k, kindergarten informational meetings, all 6 p.m.: Turner Primary School, March 25, 207-225-1030; Greene Central School, March 26, 207-946-5681; Leeds Central School, March 27, 207-524-5151. Parents in any of the three towns can attend any of the meetings. March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207-4857100 or 207-622-3469. March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison. bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop. com.
MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. BRUNSWICK: The Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8 Venture Ave. Conference room on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. https://2156. toastmastersclubs.org SKOWHEGAN: The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207649-1238. OXFORD: Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207743-2281. Anderson Staples American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200. LAKES REGION: Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30 tp 6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987. AUGUSTA: Kennebec Beekeepers Association,
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make it. This happens only when I see my own blood in clear bag or syringe. I’ve been kicked out of blood banks.] Syncope is a symptom, not a medical condition. Syncope can be an indicator of a serious problem, so it should not be taken lightly. If you have a fainting spell, get checked out by a doctor. It’s sometimes difficult to diagnose syncope in seniors because there can be multiple causes. Here’s a typical fainting scenario: You stand up. There’s blood in the legs that has to be redistributed so there’s enough going to your brain. Your nervous system starts sending rapid signals to the heart and blood vessels to correct the imbalance. Older people’s bodies simply don’t respond as well as they used to; they tend to faint more often because of their reduced capacity. In another common syncope scenario, you feel faint after a meal because blood has poured into your digestive system. There are many caus-
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Whether it makes sense or not there is still a stigma, or shame, associated with the disease. Why should a disease cause shame? Like somehow, it’s your fault if you have this disease. If we have a heart condition or other more commonly known diseases they are often viewed differently than dementia or Alzheimer’s. How silly is that? A disease is a malfunction of the physical body, not a rating of how smart or good a person we are. We aren’t at blame for having this disease. Unfortunately, fears and the social stigmas have consequences. People try to cover up the signs of memory loss, not telling anyone, particularly their doctor or family members. But by doing so, they miss out on support and resources that could help out, even in early stages of the disease. 1. It is now easier to get a diagnosis from your doctor. There are new geriatric and memory clinics right here in the Lewiston/Auburn area. No longer do you have to travel to Portland to get a full assessment. More doctors have better screening assessment tools that they use right LQ WKHLU RI¿FHV +RZHYHU \RX PD\ VWLOO QHHG WR become your own advocate and work to get full and complete answers for yourself. 2. There are many more resources and supports in our communities. The Alzheimer’s Association has such helpful information on their website. They also provide lots of educational opportunities at our Education Center in Lewiston DQG RXU VDWHOOLWH RI¿FHV LQ 1RUZD\ DQG )DUPLQJWRQ )URP WKH ³ (DUO\ 6LJQV DQG 6\PSWRPV´ FODVVHV to legal resources, we have resources available WR \RX DW 6HQLRUV3OXV 7KHUH DUH DOVR FDUHJLYHU VXSSRUW JURXSV LQ $QGURVFRJJLQ )UDQNOLQ DQG Oxford counties, as well as a group for those who have the disease themselves. Now is the time for us to open up the conversation about memory loss! There are answers and lots of supports to understand and help maintain the best TXDOLW\ RI OLIH SRVVLEOH 3OHDVH FDOO 6HQLRUV3OXV DW RU IRU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ +ROO\ =LHOLQVNL LV WKH &KLHI 2SHUDWLQJ 2I¿FHU for SeniorsPlus.
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vasovagal syncope that is triggered by events such as anxiety, hunger, pain, coughing, wearing a tight collar or urinating; Postural, which occurs when the blood pressure drops suddenly because you got up too fast; Cardiac, which strikes when heart or blood-vessel problems interfere with blood flow; Neurologic, which is caused by seizure or stroke. Treatment for syncope depends upon the cause. Treatment may include diet changes, support garments to improve circulation, changing medications, avoiding situations that cause syncope, rising slowly from a sitting or lying position, and installing devices to control your heart rate. Fred Cicetti, self-described as a first-class geezer, has been writing about health issues for more years than he’d like admit. His “The Healthy Geezer� column is devoted to the health questions of “lovable and quirky seniors.�
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AUBURN – In a sure sign of warmer weather to come, the city announces the Auburn Farmer’s Market series for the summer of 2019.
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Q. Do older people faint more than younger people? A. Yes. When you pass 70 years, you double the chances of fainting. And the odds triple after 80. Fainting is common. About one in three people faint at least once in a lifetime. Syncope is the medical word for fainting or a temporary — a few seconds — loss of consciousness. Fainting happens when your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen from your blood supply. Syncope is often foreshadowed by premonitory symptoms that include nausea, feeling lightheaded and irregular heartbeats. [Personal note: I have what doctors call “presyncope.� My knees buckle and I get very close to passing out but never quite
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This is a topic that many people want to know about, want to talk about, but just don’t know where to start and quite frankly are a little afraid of it. Dementia, memory loss, Alzheimer’s. Those words often send a feeling of fear through us. Do I have it now? Will I get it in the future? Will I know if I have it? What will happen to me if I get it?
es for fainting. Some are benign; some aren’t. The causes include abnormalities of the blood, brain, arteries and veins, heart, medications and low blood pressure. Passing out can be the only symptom of heart attack in older people. Low blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs for high blood pressure, surgical medications, anti-anxiety agents, diuretics, heart medicines, antidepressants, narcotic painkillers and alcohol. Other causes of low blood pressure include dehydration, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, shock from infection, stroke, severe allergic reaction, major trauma, heart attack and advanced diabetes. Even after extensive testing, the cause of syncope is not found in almost half of the cases. There are names for categories of syncope. These include: Vasovagal, the common variety, which happens when blood pressure drops suddenly; Situational, a form of
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice raises money all year for community partner LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice representatives recently presented New Beginnings, their 2018 Community Partner, with a check for $2,166. New Beginnings, based out of Lewiston, supports runaway and homeless youth and their families. Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hos-
pice, also a non-profit organization, selects another local non-profit to be the beneficiary of their Community Partnership. Ken Albert, president and CEO of Androscoggin, said, “We understand the importance of giving and the support of our communities, as we are often the recipient of such generosity. That’s why
we feel it so important that we return those kindnesses and lend a hand to our community partners.” A committee of Androscoggin staff help to nominate and select a new partner each year, and then brainstorm creative ways to mobilize Androscoggin’s staff and volunteers to best meet their partners’ needs.
The Androscoggin staff held “Jeans Days,” in which employees make a donation to wear denim. In addition to raising over $2,000 for New Beginnings, the organization also rallied together to collect donations of deodorant and toiletries in the spring, held a summer clothing drive, created New Apartment Kits with items
to help youths build a comfortable home in the fall, and contributed to New Beginnings’ Holiday Drive by donating necessary health and hygiene products as well as some treats such as ear buds and candy. “These youth are often faced with decisions between paying the electric bill or putting food on the
table. What Androscoggin has done is help to alleviate some of that burden and we can’t thank them enough,” said Chris Bicknell, New Beginnings executive director. Albert was joined by the entire Androscoggin leadership team to present the final donation to Bicknell and his team.
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Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice staff presented New Beginnings with a check for $2,166.
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FEATURE COLUMN
Here’s the story: A life changer for Perly Leighton
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It was the dawn of a day that would change his life forever, but as the sun began coming over the stand of pine that lined his lower pasture, he was not yet aware of it. It would be the last time the sun was seen that day; soon the skies would cloud over, and it would begin to snow, then rain, then go back to snow, then change to freezing rain and back to snow. Perly Leighton awoke like always that March morning
and began his daily ritual — put out the cat; put on the coffee; loaded up the parlor stove; fired up the Queen Atlantic in the kitchen; and read his thermometer by kitchen window, the barometer by the bathroom and the precipitation gauge on the deck, entering all their numbers in his well-worn journal. Perly had been keeping track of those numbers for over 40 years and still couldn’t think of one good reason for it. He knew from history that both Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin had kept such records throughout their lives and that was fine, but at this point in his life, Perly didn’t think that
— for him — it was a good enough reason any more. As the weather went from one form of precipitation to another, Perly looked out his kitchen window, across his barren field and knew he was in for one of those March days that push us Mainers right to the edge and almost over it — those days that make us think seriously of living somewhere farther south. After a breakfast of oatmeal and reheated beans, Perly made himself some tea and sat in the rocker by the kitchen stove to drink it and think of something useful he could be doing that day. He tried to put the present weather conditions out of
his mind and thought instead about the garden he’d been planning to put in this spring. Every year around this time he planned his garden. On this morning he hoped this would finally be the year that the garden he planned in February would, in some way, resemble the garden he planted come Memorial Day weekend. He knew he wanted his peas planted first, but he couldn’t decide if he should plant them early and take his chances with an early May frost or wait till the end of May like the pea-planting traditionalists. He’d always been among the Memorial Day weekend pea-planters in town and over the years
had even been known to ridicule the early-birds of pea-planting society down at the store. On this particular March morning, Perly was feeling more contrary than normal and felt like doing something completely different. Still, it wouldn’t be the timing of his pea-planting that he’d scratch that itch with. Around this time, out of the blue, Perly’s phone rang. The sudden sound of its sharp ring nearly gave him a coronary since Perly wasn’t used to getting calls at such an early hour. In fact, he wasn’t used to getting calls at any hour. His friends knew Perly preferred talking in person and only kept the
phone around for emergencies. On the other end of the line was Wallace Watts, who wanted to talk to Perly about town business. After almost an hour of cajoling, Wallace managed to convince Perly to do something that would — for good and ill — change his life forever. Perly had agreed to run for Second Selectman at the town meeting in March. John McDonald is a storyteller and the author of five regional bestsellers – including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar” and “The Maine Dictionary.” Contact him at 207-240-8324 / maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com.
Unexpected circumstances can be opportunity Britny Belskis
Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.
Hey Friends, How do you handle unexpected circumstances in your life? Do you freak out? Do you let what happened sink into your thoughts? Are you waiting for it all to get better? These questions have been on my mind the past few weeks. The reason these questions have been on my mind is that I have been
having some health issues that cropped up during the first week of classes and have continued since. I have had scan after scan, and I’m still waiting to see what is going on. Right now, the hardest part is waiting to see if I need surgery. Here are some ways that I’m dealing with this unexpected circumstance, which I hope may help you.
For my own well-being, I want to make sure I’m healthy, which means I must make sure that I’m in the right state of mind to cope with this circumstance in a healthy way. Journaling what I’m feeling gets all of my fears on paper. For instance, I write down the root cause of what is going on, then the effects of the root and
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then write the solution. It’s like the inventory sheet that we talked about a couple months back, if you remember that. Another item that helps me is having a person to talk with about what is going on in my life. I know that you’re saying, “I already have friends that I tell everything to.” I, too, am one to say that I have people in my life that I can tell everything to, but what I’m talking about is a sponsor, therapist or life coach. I’m a big advocate for having healthy mental health. Having these kinds of people in your life can help you process the uncertain parts of your life. To help me process unexpected things in my life, I have a mentor who I met five years ago and talk to on a regular basis to help me be a healthier Britny. Looking at the positive parts of unexpected circumstances can help you move forward in your life.
If you’re anything like me, you get bogged down with what is going on and it is hard to see the positive in the moment. I try to look for the brighter side of the circumstance. For instance, as I’ve been going through this life change with this little health issue, I have decided to look at it as getting healthy. If you can find two or three positive things about what’s going on, it will get you your rough circumstances as well. I’m so thankful to be able to write this article and walk alongside each one of you on this journey in our lives. I want you to know that you are not alone in this, and know that there is someone in your corner cheering you on. I’m always here to guide you through the tough times, until next month friends. Stay tuned!
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TRAVEL WITH VICTOR BLOCK
Alabama’s gulf coast offers more than shores and beaches
By Victor Block Travel Writer My first thought was that I had taken a wrong turn. This couldn’t be Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. That’s known for long stretches of magnificent sand and unspoiled nature. I was passing glitzy high-rise condominium buildings and restaurants ranging from gourmet elegant to beach-dive casual. It wasn’t long, though, before I understood. I was in a something-for-everyone place. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach combine attractions available at many sun-and-sand destinations with a number of enticing add-ons. Those who like to commune with Mother Nature have plenty of opportunities. Active types may choose from a long list of pursuits. Folks seeking learning experiences head for museums devoted to a diversity of topics. Granted, beach tourism is why many people visit Gulf Shores, a town of about 12,000 residents; Orange Beach, with about half that number, and the sun-drenched area surrounding them. Tan-seekers find a total of 32 miles of pristine white quartz sand lapped by the bluegreen waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have eight miles of beach. Gulf State Park encompasses two miles, and Fort Morgan fronts 14 miles of seashore. Pentagon-shaped Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 to strengthen the country’s coastal defense following the War of 1812. The site contains historic military buildings, artillery batteries and a museum with exhibits of weapons, photographs and letters written by soldiers who served there. A living history program interprets the military periods in the fort’s active life. To top it off, the setting overlooks a broad, snow-hued beach. While Gulf State Park is home to the shortest stretch of beach, other claims to fame account for its popularity. Nine ecosystems nestled in its 6,000-plus acres include pine forests, coastal hardwood swamps and freshwater marshes. Boggy streams and three spring-fed lakes are among the water features. A backcountry trail complex stretches for 28 miles. Hikers may spot white-tailed deer, an alligator basking in the sun and even a bobcat looking for its dinner. Boating and fishing are available and, for those seeking modest accommodations, there are cabins, cottages and campsites. Visitors seeking a more
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Bob DuBois photo Senior co-captain Ethan Brown received this year's Steven L. Galway award, presented at the last boys' home game of the regular season. Established in 2000, the annual “Sixth Player Award� is presented in honor of retired, 35-year assistant principal Steve Galway, “Mr. Basketball� to the Edward Little men’s basketball player exemplifying commitment, dedication, sacrifice, spirit, work ethic, leadership and love of the game. With Ethan are his parents, Dan and Wendy Norcross Brown of Auburn, and Steve Galway.
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