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Victor Block........................... 3 Calendar............................... 6 The Healthy Geezer................ 9 Classifieds........................... 11 Funny Things Kids Say.......... 13 Student News...................... 14 V. Paul Reynolds.................. 15
AUBURN — Kayla Thayer of Auburn has been selected Student of the Year at Central Maine Community College. She and six other Maine community college students were honored recently for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a ceremony in Hallowell, hosted by the Maine Community College System board of trustees.
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There’s no accounting for it John McDonald...................... 4 ‘Music for Mavis’..................... 7 Plant a tree for successful growth Spring & Summer.................. 8 Living like you mean it Britny Belskis...................... 12
Since starting at CMCC in the fall of 2017, Thayer has earned high honors or president’s honors every semester in the life sciences program. In addition to her academic success, Thayer has been active on campus with the TRIO and honors program, as secretary of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and as a tutor in the Math/Science Center. Thayer has also been an MS Walk volunteer and
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an event volunteer at Safe Voices. She is employed at Hannaford in Turner. Thayer will graduate from CMCC this spring and then transfer to the University of Maine to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a concentration in pre-pharmacy. She hopes to eventually pursue a doctoral degree in pharmacy and work for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
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Panama offers the canal and so much more Victor Block
Mention Panama and most people think “Canal.” That waterway, ranked first on the Society of Civil Engineers’ list of modern engineering feats, is reason enough to visit the Maine-size Central American country. However, there are many more, and my well-planned trip with Caravan Tours provided opportunities to experience many of them. Panama offers the sun-and-sand attractions of warm-weather oceanfront countries. Sun bathers find stretches of seashore perfect for working on their tan. Many beaches rim the San Blas Islands off the Caribbean coastline. More than 350 islands offer sugar white sand overlooking clear turquoise water. Another reason to visit the San Blas Islands is encountering the Kuna, one of seven indigenous groups comprising about 12 percent of Panama’s population. A visit with those people provides an immersion in their culture that has changed little over time. The peaceful San Blas Islands contrast with the scene in Panama City. Development has transformed it into an architectural showcase of towers in a myriad shapes and colors.
Panama City also retains reminders of its Colonial past. “Panama Viejo” (Old Panama) is the first Spanish city on the Pacific coast of the Americas, founded in 1519. From this location expeditions embarked which conquered the powerful Inca Empire. The city was sacked in 1671 and its ruins provide only a hint of its former grandeur. Following the destruction of Panama Viejo, a new city was constructed nearby. Casco Viejo encompasses about 800 buildings in a mixture of architectural styles. Recently the ancient site of cobblestone streets has turned into a chic neighborhood where boutique hotels and trendy bars contrast with crumbled remains of the original setting. Other smaller cities offer their own attractions. Colon is Panama’s major port; La Palma is surrounded by undisturbed nature; and Santiago and Portobelo are treasure troves of graceful colonial architecture. Then there’s the canal which, after more than a century, continues to intrigue those who visit the waterway. Its route follows a trail that indigenous people used to cross the isthmus. An effort by the French to build a canal spanning the 50-mile land bridge in the late 19 century was doomed by bad planning, illnesses and other challenges. The task was completed by
U.S. engineers and workers, and the first ship traversed the channel in 1914. Today some 15,000 vessels make the voyage each year, passing through three sets of locks that lift them a total of 85 feet. New, wider locks which opened for traffic in 2016 can accommodate most of the largest freight and container ships afloat, some of which squeeze through with inches to spare on each side. A man who swam through the canal as a stunt in 1926 was charged 36 cents. Today the toll for most ships that use the older locks ranges from $200,000 to $300,00, and the average for vessels that pass through the new locks is about $500,000. However shipping companies can save up to 10 times that much by eliminating the long inter-ocean journey around the tip of South America. Visitors seeking a first-hand experience may board a tourist boat, which traverses part of the Canal. Given its location as the last link in the land bridge connecting North and South America to emerge from the
braver white-faced capuchins swung down to the front of the small boat to peel and devour bananas I placed there. Panama also is one of the best birding sites in the world, with more species than are found in Europe and North America combined. Resident populations include parrots, toucans, macaws and the harpy eagle — the national bird of Panama. From animal life to archae-
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’Pet Sematary’
Lucas Allen (Paramount Pictures) Maine’s own Stephen King has become a Hollywood icon, with his books adapted for both film and television. One of them, his 1983 novel “Pet Sematary,” gets the second adaptation treatment exactly 30 years after the first filmed version was released. Directors Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer have taken it upon themselves the challenge of trying to build new ground from what King had already put on paper. The Creed family moves from Boston to the small town of Ludlow, Maine, for a brand-new life. Louis (Jason Clarke) is a doctor working at UMaine, while his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz) cares for their daughter Ellie (Jete Laurence) and son Gage (Hugo and Lucas Lavoie). Tragedy strikes when the pet cat Church is killed on the road near their house, and the parents try to figure out how to shield the kids from it.
Their old next-door neighbor Jud (John Lithgow) introduces Louis to a nearby pet cemetery where generations of townsfolk buried their pets. Beyond that is a gloomy, ancient burial ground that has the power to bring a freshly dead corpse back to life. Louis makes the rational decision to bury the cat in the powerful ground, and it returns to Ellie without her knowing what really happened. However, the cat starts acting more aggressive to the point of being monstrous. Tthen a second family tragedy occurrs, putting a grief-stricken Louis on a darker path that leads to one terrifying moment after another. Whether or not you liked the 1989 original, you will find something different about this new version. The filmmakers attempt to make their film fresh and different by deviating a little further from the original book as much as possible. Fans of the book may not like some of the changes presented, but there’s enough of the original that’s acceptable for any King fan. The first act is a slow burn, and some viewers may not be sure if it will get going at some point. But once the cat dies near the end of the second act, the horror element starts to get underway. It
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Interpretation. There’s no accounting for it John McDonald
As they say down at the Moxie plant, “There’s no accounting for taste.” Hey, speaking of Moxie, have you heard of the coffee shop in Portland that’s now serving a drink called a “Moxi-chino?” Sorry, I digress. When it comes to some food — like a plate of sushi or a pile of pigs feet — what is it that makes some folks say they just can’t get enough of it, while another group of equally sincere folks say with equal fervor that they’d rather starve than eat such stuff? Over the years, I’ve often scratched my head and wondered how there can be so many different responses to one thing. Writing for various newspapers over time, I’ve done lots of stories on all kinds of subjects. In the process of writing these stories, I’ve asked witnesses to describe simply — in their own words —what they saw or heard. You would not believe the responses. Well, maybe you would believe them, but I often didn’t. You’d think these people were in different time zones instead of standing right next to each other watching as a single event unfolded before their eyes. When it comes to the columns I write for this space each week, it’s the same thing. You’d never know that two readers reading the same column could come up with such different responses, but I suppose that’s what makes life
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heartedly about how private property isn’t as safe as it used to be, she provided a fine example. I don’t know about you, but when a pile of rocks in a ditch can’t be left alone anymore what is our beautiful state coming to? Not that this excuses anybody, Anita, but lately I have noticed a lot of beautiful stonewalls around Monmouth. Feeling pretty good about myself, I then opened the letter from Dianne in Cambridge. Like I said, she read the same column but managed to come up with an all together different view. Unlike Anita she was not amused with the column. She began: “Generally, I enjoy your column, but this one about nailing things down really got me. How do you think we recycle things here in Maine? Ask any Mainer about some of his favorite lawn pieces and chances are you’ll find he ‘appropriated’ them at one time or other. Isn’t there enough to complain about, enough to share, without you adding another straw to the camel’s back? Don’t stir up the hornet’s nest, huh?” How about stirring up the hornet’s nest with that straw from the camel’s back? Now that column may not have solved the problem of people going around snitching things, but I sure got people like Anita and Dianne thinking about the problem, and that’s all I set out to do in the first place. John McDonald is a storyteller and the author of five regional bestsellers, including “A Moose and a Lobster walk into a Bar”and “The Main Dictionary.” Contact him at maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo. com or call: 207-240-8324.
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Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine May schedule includes bird walk NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will host a morning bird walk at Roberts Farm Saturday, May 18, as part of its schedule of activities for the month. The walk will be at 7:30 a.m. at Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road. Those participating may look for birds in their natural habitat with Mary Van Nest and should wear appropriate outdoor clothing and bring bug spray and binoculars if possible. The center offers a variety of programs for the month, including two survivorship
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“Connect, Create, Contribute.” These three words comprise this year’s theme for Older Americans Month. These are powerful words that discourage isolation and encourage purpose. Isolation and lack of purpose can fuel depression and loneliness in anyone, but older people are especially vulnerable. ȱ ȱ ę ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ Maine designed to function as “onestop-shops” to answer questions from older people, or from any individuals with disabilities, about a wide range of in-home, community-based, and long ȱ ǯȱ ȱ ȱ ȱ ě ȱ educational and nutrition programs designed to encourage socialization. SeniorsPlus is the designated Agency on Aging for Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties. We are your trusted source for information, options, and services designed to meet your needs. Most of these services are free. So how can you “Connect, Create, Contribute”? • Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation. • Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment. • Contribute time, talent, and life ¡ ȱ ȱ ę ȱ ǯ Communities that encourage the contributions of older adults are stronger. By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older people play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MAY May 17 — Gardiner ArtWalk, 5-8 p.m., downtown Gardiner, free, open to public, Facebook. May 18 — Mt. Blue Area Garden Club annual plant sale, 9 a.m., Meetinghouse Park, rain or shine, 207-6452067. May 18 — Skowhegan Class of 1963 breakfast, 9 a.m., Wentworth's Country Diner, 347 Waterville Road, Norridgewock, 207-8580946. May 18 — Kennebec Historical Society Spring Book Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 107 Winthrop St., 207-6227718. May 18 — Second annual Bowdoin Community Dayl; 5K run/walk 9 a.m., 8 a.m. registration, $5 13 and under, $10 14 and up; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., community day events, free, open to public, vendors, activities, Bowdoin Central School, 1460 Main St. Free bus tour of town at 10:30 a.m. To volunteer, contact Angela Wheeler at wheelera@link75.org or 207-6665779. May 18 — Norridgewock library-sponsored Chewonki nature program (free, seating limited to 75, advance tickets at library and town office), 1 p.m., Grange Hall, 9 Mercer Road, Norridgewock. May 18 — Annual spring sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St., Rte. 219, East Sumner, 207-3882263 or 207-388-2667. May 18 — Poland Historical Society open house and reception, free, at the former Poland Spring Health Institute, 10 a.m., at 32 Summit Spring Road, Poland. May 18 — Putt 4 Cass,
fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream & Mini Golf, Silver Street, Waterville, for teams, walk-ins allowed day of event for $20 donation, register team, sponsor, volunteer, 207-5924616, mae@bbbsmidmaine. org, www.bbbsmidmaine. org. May 18 — Open house for artists, artisans at new maker space, Hartley Block, 155 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 1-4 p.m., must register lametrochamber.com, 207783-2249. May 18 — North Turner Union Presbyterian Church ham supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,GAR Hall, Howes Corner Road, North Turner, 207-364-8808. May 18, 19 — Norway-Paris Fish and Game Assn. 6th annual Gun, Sportman and Crafter Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oxford Fairgrounds, Pottle Road, Oxford, NPFG.org.\ May 18, 19 — Seedling and bake sale, Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon, Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, indoors, Mill Stream Grange, Route 41, Vienna. May 19 — Masanobu Ikemiya performs in Concerts at Jewett, 2 p.m., Jewett Hall Auditorium, $10, students $5, 12 and under free, available at Dave’s Appliance, Winthrop, and at the door, 207-621-3551, umasc@ maine.edu, www.concertsatjewett.com, May 19 — Franklin County Fiddlers annual spring concert, 7 p.m., presentation forum at Mt. Blue High School. May 20 — Cruise Nights, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Tractor Supply Co., Route 26, Ox-
ford, held weekly Mondays weather permitting, 207-8908778 or 207-595-2691. May 21 — Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area grieving parent’s support group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St., Waterville, pre-register 207-873-3615. May 22 — Manchester Community Church Lawn & Inside Sale and Manchester Elementary School Ice Cream Social, 1-6 p.m., 21 Reafield Road, Mancheste, www.manchestercommunitychurch.com. May 22 — The F.A.V.O.R. (Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents) Senior Services Fair, noon to 3 p.m., St. Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207 872 2826 May 23 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 4 Western Ave. South Paris (Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce building), light refreshments and door prize giveaways, www.shortfolks. org. May 24 — Reception for exhibit "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," 5:30-7 p.m. Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; cash bar, appetizers, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. May 24 — Concerts for a Cause featuring DuoDuo, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St., (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, 207-7830461. May 25 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation Super Saturday family fun event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m,., Longley Square, Main Street, Norway; free, open to public, www.shortfolks.org.
May 25 — New Sharon Methodist Church public supper, 5-6:30 P.M., 18 Starks Road, $9 for adults. May 26 — Rangeley RuKaBi Race (run, kayak, bike), 10 a.m., registration 9:15-9:15 a.m., individuals or teams, deadline if need rental equipment is May 13, 207-864-5571, karen@ rangeleymaine.com, 207864-3055, lindsay@rangeleyhealthandwellness.com. May 27 — Art in the Park show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Edward Little Park, with 2 p.m. awards ceremony, vendors, more. www.auburn150. com/artshow, 207-782- 5118. May 27 — Parade, 10 a.m., Monday, lineup 9:15 a.m. Dyer Street. Short ceremony Veterans Park, Water Street, follows. Parade begins at Dyer Street and Madison Avenue (U.S. Route 201), proceeds onto Water Street to Veterans Park. To register visit www.skowheganchamber.com.
MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. BUCKFIELD: The Jones Dance Band, 7-10 p.m. every Saturday, Buckfield Masonic Hall, 4 High St., $5 donationm Facebook page The Jones Dance Band Playing in Buckfield. OTISFIELD: Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995,
dobleverrill@gmail.com. Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207539-4368. Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list. Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., fourt Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207-5393072. OXFORD: Oxford Hills Business After Hours, first Thursday of the month, 5:30 to 7 p.m., venue changes, 207-7432281. 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. GREENE: Morse Memorial Library book discussion, third Thursday of the month, every other month beginning in January; 2 p.m. January, November; 5:30 p.m. March, May, July, September. Attend any or all, comment on Facebook, 105 Main St., 207-946-5544, www.morse.lib.me.us.
ONGOING:
April 27, May 25 — New Sharon United Methodist Church, at 18 Starks Rd., has scheduled Saturday night public suppers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the price is $9 for adults. May 4-June 14 — Larissa Davis exhibition, Gallery 302, 112 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-2787, gallery302. com. May 10, 31 — 'Movie
Nights,' at the Gardiner Public Library, 6 p.m., 152 Water St., Gardiner, 207-582-3312. May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 24-July 1 — "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; gallery open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@ turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@ turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/.
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‘Music for Mavis’ Tuesdays return to the gazebo TURNER — This year commemorates the 10th anniversary of Music for Mavis. A lively and fun musical lineup Tuesdays from May 21 to Sept. 17 features a variety of new and old musicians. “Music for Mavis” is a non-profit organization committed to bringing music and the arts to the community. Created in honor of Mavis Leavitt Varney to celebrate her love of music and to fulfill her dream to have weekly programming for music and the arts at home, Music for Mavis at the Gazebo offers a wide range of entertainment in a beautiful setting on the grounds of the Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. “Music melodies and lyrics often rouse our senses as we reminisce of day’s gone by,” noted committee member Dick Thibodeau of Turner. “How those melodies stir our emotions! It was once stated: Sometimes, it’s not the song that makes you emotional, it’s the people and things that come to mind when you hear it.”
The gazebo, surrounded by Turner’s historic buildings, has become a centerpiece for community events. Weekly concerts throughout the summer, school events, the 4thof July Festival concert, and the lighting of the tree during the Christmas season are some of the events enjoyed by community members as well as guests. This enthusiasm and participation of community spirit truly showcase the vision Mavis had for this gazebo. Committed community members have joined together to help sustain and further Mavis’ dream, which is not municipally funded. For more information, check out Facebook for Music for Mavis and the Turner Public Library and Turner town office web pages. Performances are held, rain or shine, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It is suggested patrons “bring a chair, bring a blanket and bring a friend.” Umbrellas might also be an option. Visit us on Facebook “Music for Mavis.”
Summer Schedule 2019, 6:30 pm, in Sept 6:00 pm May 21 - Mary Murphy - Blues/Jazz May 28 - Honor Flight Maine, honoring Veterans, & music – (Our mission: to transport every willing Maine WWII Veteran to Washington, D.C. to experience their national memorials built in their honor, at no cost.) Contact us at honorflightmaine June 4 - Rabbi Sruli Dresdner and Lisa Mayer - Klezmer & Old World Music June 11 - Jodi Sylvester & Gang Swing, Soft Rock - Frank Sinatra to ZZ Ward June 18 - Tom Stevens of Turner Templeton - Soft Rock June 25 - The Grown Ups - Linda Liberty; Frank Coffin; T. Hamilton - Country, Rock, Blues, Folk July 2 - Fun Run - Kiddie Rock Band - 4:00-5:30pm - Zack & Mia Reinstein - sing-along for all! July 2 - Hurry Down Sunshine - Stan Davis and Brian Kavanah - Folk,
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Acoustic, Love songs July 4 - Marty Lang & Friends - Lindsey Montana, Doug Sites, Bob Lynch Rock and Roll; Jazz July 9 - LaBlanc Family Band - French, Country, Cajun, and Ho-Down music, with surprise guests July 16 - Denny Breau with Frank Coffin & special guest Debbie Morin Acoustic, Folk, Originals July 23 - Mike Preston and Kim Curry - Country Music July 30 - Hangin’ with Hooper - Brad Hooper & Rusty Wiltjer - Acoustic, folk, blues, Americana Aug 6 - Mill Town Road Show - Fivepiece band - Well-crafted Americana, Country, Originals Aug 13 - Back Woods Road Band - Sixpiece seasoned, energetic Bluegrass Band Aug 20 - Kevin Libby & Friends - Folk, Rock & Roll
Aug 27 - Chris Poulson & Friends Folk, Rock, great harmonies and talent Sept 3 - The Cobblestones - M. & M. Plourde, C. Constanzi, T. Simmons Acoustic Americana Sept 10 - Hot Damn - Norm and Deb Pelletier - Country to Classic Rock Sept 17 - The Only Hope - Talented high school musicians. Play 50’s music. 19 Mathew’s Way (right off rt. 219 toward the T.P. Library) Turner Center, Maine Parking available and often food. We pass the hat to pay the musicians. Suggested Donations $5.00-10.00 FMI 207-754-0954 Visit us on Facebook “Music for Mavis” Bring a Chair, Bring a Blanket, Bring a Friend. MEET YOU AT THE GAZEBO
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tax penalties. Now, consider another goal: your retirement. To retire comfortably, you’ll likely need to accumulate as much money as possible. Therefore, you should have a reasonable percentage of your portfolio devoted to growth-oriented investments, taking into account your goals and risk tolerance. As you move closer to retirement, you may want to lower your risk level by moving
some — though certainly not all — of your growthbased investments into more conservative vehicles. Try to follow investment strategies designed to help meet your goals. When you do, you’ll give yourself a better chance of reaching your destinations. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Member SIPC
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Health &
Harmful foods that can fool you Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
There are so many new foods being marketed today and nutrition myths coming at us from all sides. What’s good, what’s bad? It can all be very confusing. Just when you think
you are doing the best for your health, a new product appears with a claim to be nutritionally a good idea. The food industry is a billion dollar business and unfortunately they are not all in business to make us healthy. All of these new studies and research methods by reputable research centers are there to help us make better food choices. Paying attention to new studies can improve our health and in some cases save our lives. Let take a look at some foods and studies to pay attention to.
Microwave popcorn This one hurts as we all think popcorn is good for us and it is as long as we pop it the old fashion way, in a skillet or with an air-popper. In a recent article written by Olga Naidenko, PhD, Environmental Working Group, studies from UCLA have indicated that the chemicals in the lining of a microwave popcorn bag have been linked to infertility in humans. This study also found liver, pancreatic and testicular cancer in animals. What happens is when the bag is heated in the microwave the chemicals from
the lining of the bag vaporize and leak into the popcorn. The liver “our body’s filter” is unable to break these chemicals down and filter them so that these harmful chemicals namely perfluronoctanic acid (PFOA) gets stored in the body for many years. Many manufactures are in the process of phasing out PFOA, but that process may not happen until 2015. Pineapple, Apple and Grape Juice We love our juices and many have great nutritional properties. The problem is that many
are laced with sugars. One 8 0z glass of one of these juices can contain anywhere from 30 to 50 grams of sugar. “Yikes!” Those are unnecessary calories, especially if you are watching your waistline and care about your teeth. When choosing juices make sure you check the label. It should have no added sugars and should be from 100% fruit meaning the only thing in the ingredients should be fruit from concentrate and water. Better yet fresh fruit is always the best choice. Craisins, Trail Mix and Berry Blended Mixes
Many trail mixes containing berries are laced with sugars. Beware for cranberries and other berries can be tart so to make them more palatable, many companies will add sugar to the dried version. By doing this they are adding at least 30grams of sugar to each serving. Again search the labels for no added sugars or just stay away from those packaged quick foods. They are not worth the calories. Eat fresh fruit whenever possible if you feel the need to munch. Live Long, Live Well.
THE HEALTHY GEEZER
How to protect yourself from fire By Fred Cicetti Q. We had a fire in our retirement community recently and an older woman died. Now I’m worried about fires. What can I do to protect myself? A. Seniors face the highest risk of perishing in a fire because their senses don’t detect danger as easily as they used to, and they don’t move quickly to escape during an
emergency. So, fire safety is especially important to all older people I went to a bunch of experts and collected suggestions for protecting seniors against fire. The following is a list of 20 tips distilled from all the best material. 1. First, here are fire-emergency recommendations:
• If you must exit through smoke, crawl under it (smoke rises).
• Cover your mouth and
nose with a moist towel or an article of clothing to protect yourself from dan-
gerous fumes.
• Always
touch closed doors; if they are warm, don’t open them. Don’t touch doorknobs.
• If your clothing is on fire,
drop to the floor and roll to extinguish flames.
• Avoid elevators; use stairs or fire escapes.
2. Install smoke alarms on all levels of your home and outside all sleeping areas. You double your chance of surviving a fire with alarms. Vacuum and test them regularly. Replace all batteries
at least once a year. Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years; they lose sensitivity. 3. Plan a primary escape route and alternates. Discuss your escape plan with family, friends, neighbors and run fire drills. See if everyone can evacuate your home within three minutes — the time it can take for an entire house to go up in flames. 4. Being on the ground floor is safer in an emergency. If you live in a multi-story house, sleep on the ground floor near an exit. 5. Make sure that the win-
dows in every room are easy to open. Get escape ladders for upper floors and keep them near windows.
els, aprons, napkins away from stove tops. Don’t wear loose-fitting clothing when cooking.
6. Ask your fire department for a home-safety inspection. Ask for suggestions to improve your escape plan.
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Living like you mean it 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, I want to apologize to you all for the last few articles that have been sporadic. All I can say is life as a college student is tough right now, but also I’m enjoying every single moment of it. That being said, I want to let you know I still love sharing what is going on in my life with you. Over the past few weeks, I have learned so much about where I am and where I’m going. I want to make sure that I’m intentionally being who God wants me to be, as well as where he wants me to go in this life. I just heard someone say, “Live like you mean it.” This saying has haunted me to the point where it has me intrigued. What does it mean to live like we mean it? Does it mean
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we can be brave and show people the truest of ourselves? Does it mean we will embrace the challenges in our lives that once crippled us? I don’t know all the answers, but I know who has the answers. As we all are walking out this journey, we will encounter ways to tap into what it means to live like we mean it. As humans we are born to be in community, which allows us to share our light with those around us. Community with others is essential for building unity in our world. It doesn’t have to be a big thing everyone knows about. It doesn’t have to be a huge event. Just start small. It’s like when you go camping and you make a fire to roast marshmallows. The fire isn’t already created out of thin air (unless it’s a God thing, then that’s something else), but it’s created by gathering twigs, branches, paper and whatever else you need to build a fire. Let light catch fire and shine through our communities, as bright and strong as it can be. For me, being in community with people is something special, it gives me hope there are people with so much goodness and potential.
Another way we can live like we mean it is facing the unknown. As I shared on having community a second ago, we must be brave enough to embrace the unknown; this is where we can grow into the people we are meant to be. This is/was the hardest thing for me to wrap my mind around. Why? Well, I suffer from anxiety, which has made life tough some of the time. I’ve learned different ways to handle it (celebrate recovery/therapist/pastor). Now I embrace the unknown and put myself out there — to be brave. One of my favorite authors, Annie F. Downs, once said, “There are times when God pushes me to go past that line and be brave, not in an uncomfortable way, but in a brave way.” (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=uBd6xnimzxg n.d.) This phrase is so true because there have been moments in my life where I wanted to play it safe (stay in my comfort zone), but God gave me a nudge where he said “Britny, here is your new opportunity; embrace it.” So, the next time you feel afraid, know you are not alone. The best is yet to come!
UMA confers degrees at Maine Correctional Center in Windham WINDHAM — The University of Maine at Augusta held graduation exercises on May 1 at the Maine Correctional Center. During the ceremony, nine associate degrees and two bachelor’s degrees were conferred by UMA President Rebecca Wyke. The ceremony included remarks by Wyke and Commissioner of the Department of Corrections Randall Liberty. “We applaud the commitment of these men to turn their lives around through the power of education UMA is proud to partner with the Department of Corrections and pleased to honor the accomplishments of these graduates,” Wyke said. Fred Van Liew, a restorative justice advocate, delivered the keynote address. Van Liew is an attorney, mediator and justice consultant, and a restorative practices coordinator with the Center for Restorative Justice in Portland. A former career prosecutor with the Polk County Attorney’s Office in Des Moines, Iowa, he has been involved in restorative justice practices since
the 1990’s and recently published “The Justice Diary: An Inquiry into Justice in America.” UMA began providing educational opportunities at the Maine State Prison in 2006 and the program was expanded in 2017 to the Maine Correctional Center in Windham through a Second Chance Pell Grant program. “As a department we recognize the immense value of education. When incarcerated individuals take the initiative to prioritize their education while with us, as these 11 individuals have done, we celebrate their accomplishments,” Liberty, a UMA graduate, said. “At the heart of UMA’s mission is a commitment to transform the lives of its students, regardless of age or background,” said Wyke. “It is not enough for us to say we believe in the power of education to transform lives, we must demonstrate it.” Citing the 2013 RAND Corporation meta-analysis on education in prisons, Liberty pointed out that the importance of education goes beyond the benefit to
the individual. “When offenders engage with correctional education they have 43 percent lower odds of recidivating than those who don’t,” he said. “Reduced recidivism benefits families, communities, and our Maine economy. The benefits are far reaching.” The Vera Institute of Justice, a think tank dedicated to building and improving a justice system that ensures fairness, promotes safety and strengthens communities, is a partner in the push for greater education at Maine’s correctional facilities. As Vera reports, the success of college education in prison depends on the “quality of partnerships between college and correctional agencies.” A strong partnership between DOC and UMA seems to be exactly what has developed, UMA said in a news release. Over the years many faculty involved in the collaboration have seen firsthand how education transforms the incarcerated. The graduation on May 1 was a celebration of this powerful impact of education, the release said.
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Maine Golf Heritage Scramble We Need Your Help Saving Maine’s Heritage For Future Generations The Maine Heritage Scramble is played on the beautiful and challenging classic Donald Ross-designed golf course, with views of the White Mountains and bordering lakes. Optional period attire, plentiful food, longest drive contests, and bagpipe music add to the experience. We believe Arthur Fenn and Donald Ross, Poland Spring’s golf course architects, would approve. As in the past, this year’s tournament proceeds will be used for the preservation of the Maine State Building and the All Souls Chapel. Because of the generosity of the Poland Spring Resort providing the golf course, carts and food for no cost we are able to put more than 80% of the moneys received directly into our buildings and programs. In advance of the event, we are asking for your commitment to be one of our golfers, sponsors, or donors to the silent auction. We thank you for your interest in and support of the Poland Spring Preservation Society’s mission in preserving Maine’s history and traditions.
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Thomas J. McMahon Scholarship recipients pursuing health careers LEWISTON — The Maine College of Health Professions recently announced the recipients of the spring 2019 Thomas J. McMahon Scholarship. This honor was made possible by the generosity of the Lewiston High School Class of 1967, who donated scholarship funds to memorialize their classmate and Medal of Honor recipient Thomas J. McMahon. McMahon joined the United States Army in 1967, and served as a combat medic in Vietnam. On March 19, 1969, McMahon lost his life in service to his country as he attempted to rescue three wounded soldiers amid heavy enemy fire. Two soldiers survived because of his efforts. “We are humbled and tremendously
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V. Paul Reynolds Maine has not had a spring bear hunt for many years. Although a re-institution of a spring bear hunt in the Pine Tree State has been talked about on and off as a way of dealing with our ever-increasing population of bears, many stakeholders — including bear guides and outfitters — have opposed the spring hunt for a host of reasons. This year there is a serious legislative plan to bring back the spring bear hunt. As usual, the house is divided over this one. Something needs to be done to properly manage Maine’s bear population. A few years back, Maine’s game management plan acknowledged the problem: “In order to maintain healthy bear populations in suitable habitats, and to minimize conflicts in more urban areas, the growth rate of Maine’s bear population needs to slow down. From 2005 to 2016, the number of hunters and subsequent harvest of black bears declined below 4,000 annually; during that time, Maine’s bear population grew by 2-4 % each year (Linden 2016). To slow population growth and range expansion, har-
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SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER
2016 JEEP PATRIOT
2016 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD
2016 DODGE DURANGO LTD
#PO718A. ONLY 51K MILES, 6 SPD, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS, WOW!!
#P0814B. 4WD, FULL SUNROOF, GPS, LEATHER, LOADED WITH EVERYTHING
#J322A. 3.6L V6, 39K MILES, BK LEATHER BUCKETS, LOADED SUV, MUST SEE
PRICE
$6,987
$15,987
or
$87 MO.
$188 MO. MO.
SALE SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PER PRICE PRICE
or
PRICE
or
$23,987 or $281 MO. MO.
SALE SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PER PRICE PRICE
2009 FORD RANGER SUPERCAB 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 EXPRESS
#P0902A. REAL CLEAN OLDER TRUCK, V6 4.0L HARD TO FIND MODEL
$13,987
$164 MO.
SALELOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS #E346A, PER PRICE
or
2011 GMC SIERRA CREW
#J433A. GREAT CONDITION, Z71 PKG, AND MANY, MANY OTHER OPTIONS
$23,987or $281 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
#K065A. 5.7L V8 HEMI, 4WD, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS & PACKAGES
$19,987
or $235 MO.
SALELOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS #E346A, PER PRICE
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
$27,397or $328 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500LT
#J352AA. 4.8L V8, 4WD, CLEAN, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS, HD SUSPENSION PKG
$21,987 or $257 MO.
SALELOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS #E346A, PER PRICE
2015 FORD F150 CREW
2018 FORD F150 SUPCAB
#J435B. 4WD & DISCS, MANY OPTIONS, EXTRA CLEAN, REALLY NICE TRUCK
#J198A. ONLY 23K MILES, LIKE NEW, 4WD, LONG LIST OF OPTIONS
$27,987 or $328 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
$33,987or $398 MO.
SALE #E346A, LOCAL TRADE, LEATHER, LOW MILES, LOADED WITH OPTIONS PER PRICE
ALL FINANCING SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL, ALL VEHICLES INCLUDE $289 DOCUMENT FEE, PAYMENTS WITH 25% DOWN CASH OR TRADENO MONEY DOWN TO QUALIFIED BUYERS 3.99% APR, 72 MONTHS FOR 2003 OR LATER, EXCLUDES TAX AND TITLE FEE
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