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V. Paul Reynolds ....................3 John McDonald ......................4 Maine News Calendar............. 5 Student News ........................6 Where is the Turner Public Library mascot? ..........10 Movie Review .......................11 Classifieds ..........................12
FEATURE ARTICLES Valley Forge Historical National Park .........................2 Complete these home improvements over the weekend ........9 Plan ahead when vacationing with your pets..................... 13
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Valley Forge Historical National Park Victor Block
During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops had outmaneuvered Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental Army needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, ill-equipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died, but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600acre setting may be the best-known site associated with the Revolutionary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter cold dramatically conveys the courage and
endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of defense that General Washington established around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded structures were hastily erected as shelters against the bitter winter and they failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and much-needed blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and kept ready for immediate dispatch in case of an attack by the British. The first ray of hope arrived in February 1778 in the person of Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He was a former member of the elite general staff of Frederick the Great of Prussia,
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A realistic battle reenactment at Valley Forge Historical National Park and the exacting drillmaster offered his services to the cause of the patriots. At the time, there was no standard training manual for the American troops, and the Prussian officer wrote one in French, which his aides translated into English. He chose and trained a cadre of 100 select men, and their growing prowess at marching, musketry and bayonet charges became the model for the entire army. By spring, a new feeling of hope and pride had begun to replace the atmosphere of despair. Following announcement of the colonies’ alliance with France, the British forces hastily moved toward New York. It was a very different American army that pursued them, one that had already achieved a victory – in this case, of spirit over diversity. The soldiers under Washington’s command would not celebrate their final victory over the Redcoats until 1781 in Yorktown, but they had won another very im-
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portant battle. They had overcome the anguish that accompanied them to Valley Forge. They themselves had been forged into a fighting force that had new skills and an increased sense of confidence and pride which eventually would prevail. The story of this transformation comes alive at Valley Forge, a place that saw not a single military victory but rather one over weariness, uncertainty and lack of confidence that had accompanied George Washington’s army there during the winter of 1777. If you go nformation available at the Welcome Center includes Itineraries that follow the same roads along which George Washington’s troops marched, trace major Revolutionary War battles, and explore the history of that fateful winter. Brochures and information about other sites in the surrounding area also are available. For more information call (610) 783-1099 or log onto valleyforge.org.
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Aroostook County deer forum
V. Paul Reynolds Not so long ago, deer numbers in northern Maine were at a crisis point. It was said, not jokingly, that in some Aroostook County townships the lynx, a federally listed endangered species, was more prevalent than deer! The deer situation has improved some in ‘the county,’ but tough winters and continued predation holds back the recovery of deer numbers. This spring a deer survival forum was held at the University of Maine in Presque Isle. The idea was to answer the question “Are we doing enough?” County sportsmen, policymakers from MDIF&W and representatives of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine were on hand to give comment and take part in a give-and-take conversation on the deer question. Panelists dealt with these
topics current status of deer in northern Maine, deer wintering area protection, predation management and improving nutritional conditions of deer. Maine’s former state deer-research biologist, Gerry Lavigne, currently a wildlife consultant to SAM, gave some introductory remarks at the forum. Lavigne was also a guest recently on my radio program, Maine Outdoors. Gerry underscored the point that during the past 10 years, the Aroostook County Conservation Association, as well as the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club, has rolled up its collective sleeves and undertaken a privately-funded and voluntary effort to enhance deer survival in the north country. The ACCA, under the capable leadership of its president Jerry McLaughlin, has conducted a very successful coyote hunting contest, wintertime feeding of deer in wintering areas, and various forms of habitat improvement including the planting of cedar trees. Coyote population management has been the touchstone for this effort to help winter deer survival. In
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greenup, but at least the deer has a fighting chance. Lavigne also acknowledges that coyote management only works if it is consistently applied over the long haul year after year. All of the aforementioned groups are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to an important cause — deer recovery in the north woods. Although MDIF&W was reluctant 10 years ago to launch a coyote-control program using contract
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groups and encourage them to keep up the good work with donations and words of acknowledgement. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.
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Tourists looking for moose, lobster and lighthouses John McDonald
According to the results of a comprehensive study conducted recently by the tourist industry (OK, it wasn’t that exhaustive; they just spoke to a few people at an information center parking lot.) most tourists come to Maine for three reasons — see a moose, eat a lobster and pho-
tograph a lighthouse, visit a lighthouse, eat a lobster and see a moose. It may sound simple to the rest of us, but those seemingly common things are the three “legs” of the tourist industry’s “milking stool.” Get it? Milking stool; milking tourists? Sorry. Where was I? Oh, yes, tourists. Try removing any one of those legs and the entire
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they seek out scenic lighthouses but why moose? Why are people attracted to this odd, ungainly mammal? It’s been said that if a camel is a horse designed by a committee, a moose must have been designed by a committee doing some heavy drinking. That’s one explanation for why the moose is considered the strangest looking member of the deer family. The other members — white tails, elk, reindeer — all look pretty normal. So what happened to the moose? The moose looks so odd, so peculiar, that many people don’t even know it’s in the deer family. If they could talk, other deer wouldn’t want to talk about it. But being tough old Mainers, moose endure the jokes and jibes and never complain. Did you ever hear a moose complain? No, sir, and you never will. Like I said, moose are tough. They have to be.
They’ll never ask for a “makeover” — as if it would help any — they just play the hand they were dealt and go on with their solitary lives. They pose for your pictures and move on. I bring up the whole subject of moose because before long the woods will be teeming with camera-toting tourists tramping around near our camp and everywhere else looking for the object of their affection — moose. Maybe it’s a good time to take a trip. They say Secaucus is nice this time of year. John McDonald is a humorist and storyteller who performs throughout New England. He has written five regional bestsellers about Maine including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar” and “The Maine Dictionary.” To contact him, call 207 240 8324 or Email at: maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@ yahoo.com.
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July 20 — Lakeview Chamber Players chamber music concert, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Rangeley, 207-864-5000. July 22 — Mad Science, “3,2,1, Blast Off!” begins at 6 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640, ext. 3 July 22 — Annie Clark, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 23 — Northern Stars Planetarium, at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, 2424 Main St., 10 a.m., t “Pictures in the Sky," preschool and kindergarten; 1 & 2 p.m. “Our Family in the Sky," kindergarten through second grade, 25 children max for each time slot, free, but registration required, 207864-5529. July 23 — "The Acadia Files" author and teacher Katie Coppens will conduct fun science experiments with kids of all ages, 2 p.m.,Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, Turner; for reservations/information 207-225-2030. July 23 — Maine author Jennifer Richard Jacobson, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., part of the Winthrop Lakes Region Community Read, 207-377-8673, www. baileylibrary.org. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts. org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www.crcofwm.org.
July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 24 — B.J. Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist with the Maine State Library discusses DNA, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Librarly, 7 Lake St., 207-864-5529 or stop by the library at 7 Lake St. to let the library know you will attend the free program. July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508. July 24 — James R. Nelon, author, “Pursuing A Dream: A Wandering Executive's Journeys into The Philippines,” 6 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207725-1727, it topshamlibrary.org. July 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Socity, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. https:// polandspringps.org/. July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymphedema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Wester Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www.crcofwm.org.
July 25 — Free talk by Susan Beegel on the Blue Marlin caught by Hemingway and its Maine Taxidermist Fed C. N. Parke, 7 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum, L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207-238-4250. July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:308:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-7785845. July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http://www.running4free. com. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https://www.gwh.org/ lcbates. July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th cen-
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MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Rose’s Room, support for those with incarcerated loved one, third Wednesday of the month, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Episcopal
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Leeds student named to St. Michael’s dean’s list COLCHESTER, Vt. —Courtney A. Desmarais, of Leeds, Maine, was named to the St. Mi-
chael’s College dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Desmarais is a junior
mathematics and elementary education major, and a graduate of St. Dominic Academy in Lewiston.
Livermore Falls resident graduates from UMass-Lowell LOWELL, Mass. — Patricia Ryan, of Livermore Falls, Maine, was among 4,534 to graduate from the
University of Massachusetts-Lowell May 18 and 19. Ryan received a bache-
lor’s degree in biology. It was the largest graduating class in the school’s history.
Fayette student named to Colby dean’s list WATERVILLE — Colleen E. Wright, of Fayette, was recently named to the dean’s list at Colby College, for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2018-
19 academic year. Wright is one of 443 Colby students,-or 23 percent, of the qualified student bodyto have earned a spot on the dean’s list last semester for the semester, earning a grade
point average of 3.78 or higher. Wright, who also graduated this spring, attended Maranacook Community School and is the daughter of James and Mary Wright of Fayette.
Turner resident named to Emmanuel dean’s list BOSTON — Sophia Fournier, of Turner, Maine, has been named to Emmanuel College’s
dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. To earn a spot on the dean’s list, Emmanuel
students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.
Greene resident earns nursing degree from Simmons BOSTON — Lauren Williams, of Greene, Maine, recently earned a bachelor of science in nursing from
Simmons University. Williams was also named to the dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. To
be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher for 12 credit hours.
Monmouth student completes Colby-Sawyer internship NEW LONDON, N.H. — Taylor Spadafora, of Monmouth, Maine, is completing Colby-Sawyer’s internship requirement this summer with the Permaculture Garden at Colby-Sawyer College. Spadafora is majoring in
environmental science and is a member of the class of 2020. Internships are field experiences designed to provide a student learning opportunity under collaborative supervision between Colby-Sawyer College
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Livermore, Turner area residents named to Husson’s president’s list for spring semester BANGOR – Students from the Livermore and Turner areas are among those named to the spring 2019 president’s list at Husson University. Students who make the president’s list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 during the period. Named to the list are: Marcos G. Argueta Guevara, of Greene, a junior who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in national/ corporate security program. Sadie A. Royer, of Greene, a senior who is
enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. Brandon Daniel Anctil, of Livermore, a junior who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration program. Anneka M. Dubord, of Livermore, a first-year student who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Deni M. Federico, of Monmouth, a sophomore who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies/Master of Science in Occupational
Therapy program. Madison L. Porter, of Sumner, a sophomore who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Timothy Albert, of Turner, a first-year student who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program. Angela K. Daigle, of Turner, a senior who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Communications Technology with a concentration in audio engineering program. Amber Ridlon, of Wayne, a senior who is enrolled in Husson’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Buckfield Junior/Senior High School third trimester honor roll announced BUCKFIELD — The Buckfield Junior/Senior High School honor roll for Trimester three of the 2018-19 school year has been announced.
Earning academic honors are: HIGH HONORS Grade 10 – Shyloe Morgan. Grade 9 – Hadley Blodgett, Olivia Buswell. HONORS Grade 12 – Shane Adams,Margaret Bragg, Julia Dow, Abigail Forget,
Dylan Harvey, Cole Merrill, Nicole Saunders, Faith Worthley. Grade 11 – Deja Bennett, Jessica Doucette, MaCaila Dyer, Joshua Gonyea, Kathryn Henderson, Karen McNeil, Kristen Patenaude, Josephine Replogle, Sutapacha Tripp. Grade 10 – Alaina Adderley, Kylie Carrier, Caralee Coburn, Ryan Corson, Olivia Darling, Keegan Jack, Gavin Jack-Bennett, Siana Jacobs, Richard Kraske, Cara Merrill, Maxwell White. Grade 9 – Emily Carras-
quillo, Cameron Durgin, Lukus Hartmann, Kayden Haylock, Alissa Litchfield, Jamie Richardson, Zachary Shields. Grade 8 – Cole Brewster, Zeppelin Holt, Alexis Jasper, Hailey Litchfield, Noah Marston, Madisyn McAlister, Ashlin McAllister, Abigail Prokey, Emma Stevens-Belanger, Madison Turcotte, Kaitlyn Whitney, Reese Wilson. Grade 7 –Graham Blodgett, Owen LaPointe, Lailey Laughton, Justin Lucas, Addison Stevens-Belanger.
Monmouth students named to Lasell dean’s list NEWTON, Mass. — Two students from Monmouth were named to the Lasell College dean’s list for their academic accomplishments in the spring
2019 semester. To be named to the dean’s List, lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of
3.5 or higher. Named to the dean’s list were Samantha Grandahl, of North Monmouth, and Emma Vierling, of Monmouth.
Monmouth resident graduates magna cum laude from Union College SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Samuel Kupiec, of North Monmouth, Maine, graduated from Union Col-
lege in May at the school’s 225th commencement. Kupiec majored in mechanical engineering, and
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Canton Historical Society presents a talk on ‘The Halifax Explosion’ CANTON — The Canton Historical Society will host a talk on “The Halifax Explosion” Wednesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m., in its building at 25 Turner St. The speaker will be Sam Howes of the Maine State Archives, who will talk about the 1917 maritime disaster in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Two ships, one of which was a cargo ship laden with high explosives, collided in the Halifax harbor. This collision resulted in the largest non-nuclear manmade explosion in history. The destruction was massive, as was the support Halifax received from its neighbors, including many from the State of Maine. Howes is an archivist serving as board secretary and archivist for the Canton Historical Society; also he is the curator for the Jay Historical Society and vice president of Maine’s Paper and Heritage Museum. Howes earned a master’s degree in archives admin-
istration from Aberystwyth University in Wales, U.K. As an undergraduate, he attended at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, where he became well versed in the history of the Halifax Explosion and its aftermath. In 2017, on the 100th anniversary of the explosion, Howes shared the stage in Augusta with dignitaries from both the State of Maine and the Province of Nova Scotia, where he made a presentation similar to the one he will give at the Canton Historical Society. This event is free and open to the public; the venue is handicap accessible. Refreshments will be served, and the doors open at 6 p.m. The Canton Historical Society is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization devoted to the preservation and celebration of Canton’s heritage and history. For more information about this event, email cantonmehistorical@gmail.com.
East Sumner church planning community cookout July 24 SUMNER — The Congregational Church of East Sumner will host a community cookout with outdoor games at 4:30 p.m., followed by the meal at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at the Pavilion, 50 Main St. The meal will feature hot dogs and burgers. Attendees should bring a side dish
or dessert, or something they want to grill. There will be horseshoes, cornhole games, Frisbees and whatever other games are brought. Bring a lawn chair or sit at the tables under the Pavilion. Restrooms are inside the building. For more information, call Bill at 207-388-2263.
Conservation district disseminating information in Auburn AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District will be manning an information table at the Auburn Farmer’s Market, 131 Main St., on sever-
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Daphne Ellis of Turner graduated suma cum laude from Pennsylvania’s Gettysburg College in May. Her major and career interests rest in the areas of theater and writing.
TURNER — Daphne Ellis recently graduated from Gettysburg College with a double major in English (writing) and theater. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta, all national honor societies for students achieving excellence in academic performance, leadership and, in Ellis’ case, English and the arts. She was also awarded Gettysburg’s Emile O. Schmidt Award for her distinguished service to the school’s theater program, her strong scholarship as well as showing professional promise. Ellis was a dean’s list student all eight semesters.
She is the daughter of Jeremy Ellis of Turner and the granddaughter of Joel and Edith Ellis of Turner. All attended the graduation, along with Daphne’s fiancé, Travis Sowell, her aunt, Joel Ellis Brown, husband Jason Brown and their son Cyrus. Ellis grew up in Turner, graduating from Leavitt Area High School in 2015. While there, she was named Miss Maine’s Outstanding Teen in 2013. This summer she will be working as a lifeguard and swim instructor as well as directing a summer camp theater in Gettysburg. In the fall, she is planning to pursue her interest in theater.
Endangered Monarch butterflies require milkweed to survive This milkweed plant and several others are growing in the Memorial Garden at Leavitt Area High School in Turner. Milkweed, once plentiful in the landscape, has been losing its habitat over the decades, which has affected Monarch butterflies because they cannot survive without it. The caterpillars feed on the leaves, and the butterflies lay their eggs on the plant, according to monarchventure.org.
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Poland Spring Heritage Day another success
The town of Poland held its 10th annual Heritage Day and Strawberry Festival on June 22 on the grounds of the Poland Spring Resort & Preservation Park. The various buildings of the resort and park such as All Souls Chapel the Maine
State Building were open for self-tours. The gazebo had live music while visitors were feasting on barbeque by the Poland Fire and Rescue personnel and strawberry shortcake done up by the Poland Community Church. Life Springs
had lobster rolls, chips and drinks for sale while other tents were filled with local craft vendors selling their wares and non-profits sharing their commitment to the community. Children also had plenty to do with Mr. Drew and His
animals too, the Pony Express Petting Zoo with a few exotic animals, inflatables & bounce house, free wagon rides, face painting and other activities. A special 5K and Fun Run were held to raise scholarship funds for a graduating PRHS se-
nior who is entering a first responder occupation. The race is named in honor of Deputy Dennis P. Sampson who passed away in 2018. The event has become popular and attracts hundreds of visitors from surrounding communities, and
the out-of-state guest at the Poland Spring Maine Hotel seem to enjoy the activities and good will. The Poland Spring Hydration Station was again dispensing free, natural spring water to those who brought their reusable water bottles with them.
Poland Spring’s All Souls Chapel, seen behind the children’s fun area, was one of several historic buildings open to guests at the June Poland Spring Heritage Day event.
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Where is Turner Public Library’s mascot? French Fry, Turner Public Library’s mascot, is out and about in Maine again! This time our traveling otter is cutting up with two new and famous friends! Do you know where French Fry met these new friends and what their story is? Come to TPL and place your guesses on our Maine map to help us track French Fry’s “Adventour”! And if you see French Fry face somewhere else in this edition, come show us at the library! The first child who shows us that they found French Fry in the newspaper will win a prize.
Turner Public Library summer reading: something for everyone TURNER — Summer is almost here, and that means Turner Public Library is gearing up for summertime reading for all ages and adding a few new programs for teens, including a book club and a writing workshop. For kids and teens pre-k through 12, summer reading registration begins June 18. The first 60 participants will receive a voucher for a free Portland Sea Dogs ticket. Readers will earn a stamp for each book read,
and prizes will be awarded after reading three, six and 10 books. The top schoolage reader will be awarded a special gift card. Students can get a head start on Maine Student Book Awards selections for the 2019-2020 school year by checking them out through TPL or finding them on Cloud Library. Any Maine Student Book Awards selections read over the summer count toward MSAD 52’s socials and contests. Teens will once again
have a chance to win a prize each time they use their TPL card to check out materials from the Library. TPL will award a scratch card to any teen (age 13 and up), who checks out books, movies, musical instruments, games, or any of the other materials available for circulation. New for teens this year are TPL’s Teen Book Club and a Teen Writing Workshop. Rising ninth graders through this year’s graduates will have an opportu-
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Lucas Allen (Walt Disney Pictures/ Pixar Animation Studios) It seems like an end of an era. “Toy Story 4” marks a turning point in Pixar’s history as an animation studio with an impressive legacy. With the studio churning out more sequels than originals in the recent decade, it was time for the creators to try to lay the trend to rest for the time being and this would be the film to help
break that trend. This time, the direction is provided by Josh Cooley whose previous work with Pixar was as the writer of the Oscar-winning “Inside Out.” Since the toys are now in the home of 6-year old Bonnie after Andy left for college, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen), and the gang are living a much more comfortable existence within the confines of the little girl’s bedroom. When it comes time for her to enter kindergarten, Woody sneaks into her backpack hoping to help her adjust on the first day. He then witnesses her using random accessories to create her own toy, which she names Forky (Tony Hale). However, the redesigned spork would rather be thrown in the gar-
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Reeves), they’ll have to get back to the family RV before it leaves. Though “Toy Story 3” bookended the trilogy on a high note, the creators were trying to extend the life of the franchise through short films, TV specials, and now this film. For some, the idea of a fourth film seems like an act of desperation for the studio to try to stay relevant. But if you watch it, you’ll start to realize that maybe there are some life signs left in this series that made Pixar successful to begin with. The movie is just as funny, intense, and emotional as what came before. Having it be both a road trip movie, a horror movie, and a thrill ride through an amusement park is a great way to add something new
to the franchise while introducing new characters. Each of them has a purpose that will be achieved by the end of the film especially when they all add to the heartwarming moments the film provides. It does get a little intense involving the dummies looking like the clones of Slappy from Goosebumps. However, both kids and adults will have a lot of fun though you may want to bring the tissues for the film’s conclusion. Both Hanks and Allen bring their winning chemistry back to life while managing to add depth to their performances when interacting with the new characters. Key & Peele steal their scenes with moments of laugh-out-loud hilarity along with Reeves’
thick Canadian voice and charm highlights all his scenes. Hale becomes the movie’s heart and soul that will have a profound effect on every viewer. As for Hendricks and Potts, they both deliver believability of characters looking to break free. “Toy Story 4” is not just a great sequel, but a great animated film in a series that has been consistently incredible in every way. It’s hard to say what the future holds for this franchise, but those characters will certainly live on for countless generations. Now let’s see what Pixar have up their sleeves the next time. THE MOVIE’S RATING: G (for all audiences) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 4 Stars (Out of Four)
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Bear Pond Improvement Association plans annual Fun Day TURNER — The Bear Pond Improvement Association will hold its annual Community Fun Day Saturday, July 20, at the Bear Pond Village Condominium Green, Village Drive, near the Turner Town Beach. Parking is available, and cottage owners are encouraged to arrive by boat, if possible. BPIA invites and encourages all Big Bear and Little Bear ponds cottage/property owners, their families and guests to come for a day of fun and education, whether a member of BPIA or not. Games and activities are planned throughout the
day, including a coloring contest and face painting. Barbecued chicken, salads, burgers, chips, drinks and dessert will be provided free to all attendees. A fishing derby for youths ages 15 years and younger will be held Friday July 19, through noon Saturday on Big and Little Bear ponds. Bring your catch to the camp of Kent Mitchell, 41 Jones Road, Little Bear (207778 -1445) for measurement and a photo. Three first place trophies will be awarded at Fun Day. Catch and release is encouraged if possible — except for pike.
A poker run is scheduled for Friday evening, with the final card available for purchase Saturday. Contact Pete Angell at 207-2253737 for information on the poker run. Additionally, an 8-foot White Pine picnic table — donated and hand-crafted by M. Gordon from lumber milled from trees grown on the Timberlake Farm on Berry Road — will be raffled off. Tickets will be available at the event, and the winner will be drawn Saturday after lunch As a reminder, BPIA’s annual dues of $25 for 2019 can be paid on Fun Day at the membership
You Tube photo table. All activities, other than the poker run, are being sponsored by BPIA at
no cost to attendees. Those attending should plan to bring their own chairs.
Please note there will be no alcohol, swimming or dogs at the event.
Pet Talk with Turner Veterinary Service
Plan ahead when vacationing with your pets By Rhonda Baillargeon, LVT Summer is finally here, and many families have vacations planned, which include their furry members. The key to a successful vacation with your pet is to plan, plan, plan! First, think about your pet and his or her personality. Some pets become very anxious when traveling in a vehicle or when their routine is interrupted. These pets will probably not be good candidates for a family vacation. Check out a house sitter or a boarding facility instead. Next, determine if your pet will be welcome at your destination. There are many pet-friendly motels/hotels/camping areas which can and will accommodate furry family members, so look into those options first. Also, before you leave on vacation, make sure the ID tag and microchip information is
up-to-date and all tags are present on the pet’s collar. Keep a current photo of your pet in your purse or wallet in the event your pet takes a side trip. Be sure your pet is accustomed to traveling and you have all safety equipment needed for the trip. This equipment includes collars, leashes, harnesses for traveling in the car, and a carrier or crate if you do not use a travel harness. Be sure your pet is used to this equipment BEFORE the trip to reduce stress and anxiety DURING the trip. Pack food, bowls, and any medications that your pet requires. Blankets or other familiar bedding help reduce stress and anxiety. Also, have a copy of your pet’s medical records in the event there is an illness or injury during your travels. Check out veterinary clinics or emergency hospitals in the areas you will be traveling through
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and keep their contact information available. If you plan to cross state lines, make sure you have a health certificate. Plan the route you are taking to allow for frequent rest stops for exercise and elimination. Never leave a pet in a car during hot summer weather; the temperature in a car increases 30 degrees every 20 minutes. Also, be sure
to restrain or kennel your pet while driving. They are a distraction when we are driving and can be seriously injured in an accident. If they are in your lap when the airbag goes off, they can be seriously injured or killed. Heads and feet should remain in the vehicle to prevent injury from debris, from a fall because they lost their balance, or from an accident. Also,
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DFD Russell Medical Centers adds nurse practitioner Brookes LEEDS — DFD Russell Medical Centers has added psychiatric nurse practitioner Miles Brookes to its team. Brookes brings empathy for all patients and extensive experience to those with psychiatric and substance use disorders, a news release from DFD Russell Medical
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Centers said. Brookes earned an associate degree in nursing at the University of Maine at Augusta in 2001, an undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2004, and a master’s degree from the University of Southern Maine in 2008.
He is certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and a member of the National Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau. He has a background in psychiatric consultation, medication management and helping
those with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. “It is a great honor to be invited into the lives of our patients to serve their healthcare needs,” said Brookes. “I offer a holistic, integrated approach to treatment which offers a profoundly positive effect on quality of life.” Brookes specializes in
treating chronic and persistent mental health challenges compounded with substance use. He will be seeing current DFD patients referred by their primary care provider. DFD Russell has locations in Leeds, Monmout, and Turner. For more information, visit dfdrussell.org.
Buckfield Community Day will honor community organizations BUCKFIELD — The Annual Buckfield Parade and Community Day will be held on Labor Day, Sept. 2, and the theme this year is “Honoring Community Organizations.” The Buckfield Community Day and Parade is an opportunity to highlight the
work of an organization. Those who wish to participate may create a float, march, and bring your antique automobiles and farm equipment. “Your organization is an important part of our community and we hope you will join us and use this event to
share what it is your organization does with the community,” organizers said in a news release. Organizations are also welcome to set up a booth at the post-parade festivities, which this year will be held at the Buckfield Jr. Sr. High School on Morrill Street. Organizations may
hand out flyers or brochures to share what their organization does. Parade participants will line up at the Recreation Field on Cross Road between Turner Street (Route 117) and North Hill Road) at 9 a.m. All parade participants
are welcome to join in the festivities on the field at the Buckfield Jr. Sr. High School immediately following the parade. Organizations are encouraged to set up a table to create awareness or sell products. There will also be plenty of food, including the American Le-
gion truck. Volunteers are still needed. For more information or to register, contact Michelle Bourget at 207-461-3663 or barefootphoto@hotmail. com. Janet Iveson 973-3988891 or janetiveson@hotmail.com, or Rossie Kyllonen 207-754-1748.
Cancer Resource center concert, special course, in July NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will host two special events, a concert for those impacted by cancer, as well as a discussion of lymphedema, the last week of July. Musicians from Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will perform “Healing Through Music,” a 45-minute chamber music concert on Wednesday, July 24, for the center. The concert will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, and is free for
anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers. On Thursday, July 25, physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon from Stephens Memorial Hospital will discuss lymphedema. The session will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center, 199 Main St. Lymphedema can occur after cancer treatment, and affects lymph nodes. The discussion will cover symptoms, treatment and management. A demonstration of therapy treatment options will be shared. This is a great op-
portunity for questions and answers in a small, group setting. For more information, call 207-890-0329. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday. It offers a variety of activities and programs as well as comfort items, free to anyone impacted by cancer. Visit www.crcofwm.org for more information. Submitted photo
Last year’s Healing Through Music concert for the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine in the historic barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead
‘Acadia Files’ author Katie Coppens coming to Turner Public Library July 23 TURNER — “The Acadia Files” author and teacher Katie Coppens will conduct fun science experiments with kids of all ages Tuesday, July 23 at Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, at 2 p.m. This program is free and open to all. Coppens’ program will
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Damien Osgood started competing in powerlifting tournaments at the age of 15. After 20 years of bouncing from gym to gym to find the right equipment he decided to open his own gym and Farmington, with the closest workout center in Livermore, provided the perfect location. Osgood had been planning his dream for years so when a spot opened up in the plaza across from Walmart, he had to give it a shot. He left for Pennsylvania on May 19 to buy his first piece of equipment. For the next 4 months all of his efforts went into designing the perfect gym. From traveling to installing showers and flooring, the one man operation took 104 days to complete. On September 1, No Limits Fitness opened to the public. The 5000 square foot gym is furnished with every piece of equipment
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one could possibly imagine-- exercise and weight machines, free weights, and a studio outback complete with a punching bag. Osgood wanted No limits Fitness to accommodate the needs of every style lifter or gym-goer. He also recognizes the busy schedules of his members, which is why they receive 24/7 access to the gym 365 days a year. “The athletes that are here say it’s nice to have a gym built by an athlete, because it’s got what they need, it’s not a cookie cutter gym,” said Osgood. “Other gyms have way too many rules. We want you to be you out there just as long as you’re safe.” The numbers are telling of Osgood’s success. Since opening, 480 people have signed up with 180 frequent members. “We get up to 20 people in the evening and there’s still room,” said Osgood, “No one’s waiting for
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Damian Osgood on the right equipment. You could definitely hold twice as many. We keep it updated, it’s clean, it’s got everything.” Members can receive three month, six month, and year discounts when they sign up. Those working in the medical field, teachers, and firefighters will start with five dollars off. For veterans and those currently in the military, Osgood
gives 33% off. There are college passes, high school students prices, senior and family discounts. “We try to give some type of discount, I feel bad when I can’t give one.” Osgood also offers personal training and nutritional plans that will help new members properly get in shape.“I custom write a whole program based off
your goals and what you wanna do. I’ve probably written a hundred of them and they’re all unique,” Osgood said. With his own apparel and supplements available for purchase, and a tanning bed in the works, No Limits Fitness is a one stop shop for his members. Visit the No Limits Fitness facebook page to bet-
ter understand the environment Osgood’s created. No Limits Fitness is equally as much the communities as it is Osgood’s. Regardless of age, size, or gender, members have found a quality gym but more importantly a place they feel comfortable in. It’s easy to understand why No Limits Fitness is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Jay/Livermore Falls Lions test local students’ eyes with new equipment LIVERMORE FALLS – Approximately four years ago, the Jay-Livermore Falls Lions Club conducted a fundraising drive that netted approximately $8,000 to buy a Welch/Allyn SPOT vision screening machine and attachments to replace outdating testing equipment. The machine detects refractive errors which is what visual acuity is based on, six different eye diseases, to test local students by 21st century standards, including myopia – nearsightedness, hyperopia – far sightedness, astigmatism – curved focus, strabismus – eye misalignment,a Anisocoria – unequal pupil size and anisometropia –
unequal refractive power. The machine replaces the antiquated Titus machine and Snell Eye Chart form of testing used in years past. Members of the club recently completed testing 35 pre-school students at the Dirigo Elementary School in Peru. The testing resulted in four students being referred to eye specialists for further review and treatment. The club has tested more than 3,000 youth and adults over the past three years. Schools that have not been contacted yet to set up a testing date may contact Lion Connie Godfrey, Club Vision Screening chair, at 207441-0944 to set up a time.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization, with 1.45 million members in 46,700 clubs in 210 countries. The Jay-Livermore Falls Club meets the first and third Tuesdays at the VFW Home on Jewel Street in Jay, with a social time at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The club mailing address is P.O. Box 33, Livermore Falls ME 04254. The club is always looking for new members who’d like to serve their community. For more information, contact Club President Al Godfrey at 207-441-1728 or any of the other 48 current members around town.
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The Ancient Ones of Maine and Boy Scout Troop 187 marching in Turner’s Festival on the Green on Independence Day. (The Ancient Ones is a group dedicated to authentic Maine history, both Native American and Colonial Settlers.)
Festival on the Green The Turner Public Library book sale is a big part of the July4th Festival on the Green. Seen here is Stewart Warner of Minot making a close inspection of a book about sharpshooting to “…make sure it has some depth to it.”
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