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Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Tea Party
The Red Hats of Wilton gathered together for the 2nd Annual FMH Auxiliary Tea at 4 Party on April 29th held in the Bass Room at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington. (Photos by Melissa L’Heureux)
The FMH Auxiliary expected between 140 and 150 people to attend the Tea at 4 Party, which was also their open membership drive. (Photos by Melissa L’Heureux)
See more photos of The Tea Party on page 10
UMF Student Awarded Coveted Grant for Scholarly Research
Jamez Terry, a University of Maine at Farmington junior and history major, has been awarded a coveted research grant by the Massachusetts Historical Society, ordinarily given for doctoral research or to established scholars. This prestigious $5,000 New England Regional Fellowship Consortium grant is designed to encourage research excellence at the highest levels and will enable Terry to pursue scholarly research this summer at major historical library collections throughout New England. “We are thrilled at this recognition of Jamez’ pursuit of academic excellence,” said Theodora J. Kalikow, UMF president. “This is a wonderful opportunity for him to conduct the kind of intensive research that is usually completed on the graduate level. His previous undergraduate research experience at UMF as a Michael D. Wilson Scholar has helped lay the groundwork for his scholarly success.”
Terry’s archival research will explore the life of Charles J. Guiteau, the 1881 assassin of U.S. President James Garfield, in his own words and the words of people who knew him. Funds provided by the grant will help pay expenses for at least eight weeks of Terry’s research at a minimum of three of the NERFC’s participating institutions, including the Harvard Law School Library. The premise for Terry’s project, that Guiteau’s rendering in history has been based on caricature and conjecture, originated with a classroom assignment by Christopher O’Brien, UMF assistant professor of history. “Faculty members like Professor O’Brien are a big part of the reason why I chose UMF,” said Terry. “I wanted a small undergraduate campus with an exceptional history program where I could work closely with the faculty. Professor O’Brien meets students where they are academically and encourages them to
to develop their talents and interests through scholarly studies, and Jamez is a natural. I encouraged him to submit the first paper he wrote for me to academic journals. He’s that good.” Formerly from Fairbanks, Alaska, Terry has actively pursued close connections with both the campus and local communities. He serves as secretary on both the Washburn Norlands Living History Center board of trustees and the UMF History Club; works
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ceiving the NERFC grant, became his senior thesis and enhanced his interest in scholarly publication. “Students learn from doing,” said O’Brien. “Undergraduate research allows students
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McKesson Corporation’s Bookkeeping Department manager Tammy Gosselin shares what her department does with the children of the Lewiston company’s employees. The ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’ was part of Mckesson Community Days. About 40 children attended the April 22 event. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
as O’Brien’s research assistant on his documentary project on religious expression in America; was honored as a spring 2008 Michael D. Wilson Scholar; works with a community program for troubled youth; and is an avid collector of presidential memorabilia. Terry is interested in attending divinity school after graduation with hopes to pursue a career in classroom or museum education. n
Employees of McKesson Corporation in Lewiston spent a portion of their workday on April 23 preparing personal care packages and fleece blankets. Almost 400 McKesson Tote Bags were filled with personal care items and will be distributed to local wounded and disabled veterans. Helping in the Community Days project were many of the employees’ children
who were on Spring Vacation from school. McKesson Corporation (formerly Per-Se) is located on Mollison Way across from Spare Time Recreation. McKesson Corporation is a healthcare services and information technology company. Its interests are diversified in the healthcare industry, with the Lewiston staff working as intermediaries between hospitals, doctors and patients in matters of health insurance claims and payments. See McKesson on page 3
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University of Maine at Farmington May and Summer Term course registration is now open to members of the public currently not enrolled in a UMF degree program. UMF’s 2009 May and Summer Term courses offer the opportunity to earn college credit while pursuing personal and professional interests at your own pace. Courses in art, business, computer science, early childhood education, music, recreation, and more, are available on a first comefirst served basis. Tuition is $228 per credit for in-state students. For a complete list of courses, please log on to www.umf.maine.edu and click on “Current Course Offerings.” UMF May and Summer Term course dates: May Term: May 18June 11/12 (four weeks) or May 18 – June 18/19 (five weeks) Summer Term: June 29-July 23/24 (four weeks) or June 29-July 30/31 (five weeks) For more information, please contact the UMF Merrill Center in Merrill Hall, 224 Main Street, Farmington, at 207-7787240. n
Knucklebusters Motor Club Is proud to announce their annual Father’s Day Car Show, which will take place Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Hodgman’s Frozen Custard on Route 100, New Gloucester. Registration wll be held from 8 AM to 11 AM, judging will end at noon, and awards will be presented at 2 PM. There will be 25 classes with 3 trophies per class, and there will also be awards for best of GM, Ford and Mopar. The best of show will win a trophy
and a $100 cash prize! Spectator admission is free, and the event will be held rain or shine. There will be a $5.00 entry fee for show cars. All vehicles are displayed at owner’s risk, and no negative attitudes will be allowed. Drugs, Alcohol, Pets, Bicycles & Strollers are prohibited. Vendor spaces are still available. Special guests will be One Hot Wheels Racing! There will also be DJs, a 50/50 raffle, prizes, food, give-a-ways and frozen custard! n
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Jay High School's Zach Lacroix is about to connect with the ball for a double in an April 29 game with Mt. Abram. The seventh inning hit added Lacroix to the Tiger hitter's list with Calden and Richards (x2), but didn't help them to win the game. The Tiger's varsity had beaten Mt. Abram in the season opener but lost this one 3-13. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
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Similar “Community Days” activities were taking place in over 130 McKesson sites around the country. This year nationwide, about 14,000 employees will put together 16,000 filled tote bags for hospitalized veterans and VA medical centers. In 2008, the Lewiston office did a similar effort, putting together filled back packs for Camp Sunshine campers. Vice President of Operations, Frank Burns, spoke briefly to the employees and their children as they gathered on the lawn outside the cafeteria for a group photo. He thanked all those who brought their children to help on their “Bring a Child to Work Day.” In addition to helping with the Community Days activity, the children were given a tour of the various departments at McKesson. Current President of McKesson’s U.S. Pharmaceutical division and former U.S. Army Captain, John Figuerosa says, “As a veteran myself, this cause is especially close to my heart. McKesson’s support of our country’s veterans makes me extremely proud.” V.P Burns, who has worked in other McKesson locations, said he has been very impressed with the employees in the Lewiston/Auburn area and their work ethic. He noted how they got behind the Community Days project. n
Barbara Moody of Litchfield and Cynthia Gilbert of Jay work at McKesson Corporation in Lewiston. They and other employees of the company were donating time in the cafeteria where tables were set up to complete trim work on nearly 400 fleece blankets. The blankets would be part of care packages going to veterans. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
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Nine Students Are Traveling to An Orphanage In Malawi
Nine local high school students are traveling to an orphanage in Malawi this summer to help make a difference. Andy Churchill, Emma Leavitt, Camree Thompson, Geoff Bowen, Charles Evans, Jordan Wade, Seung Hee Lee, and Mario De La Isla are juniors at Hebron Academy and Katherine Michaud is a junior at OHCHS. They will be accompanied by 5 teachers from Hebron Academy and will live at the orphanage, Little Field Home, for one month, alongside the 72 children and 14 workers that live there. Their main focus is to conduct projects at the orphanage and with the greater community pertaining to Health, Education and Agriculture.
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and coach at Hebron Academy, is looking forward to seeing the students make
connections with the children in Malawi. The students are expected to work
hard at the Home and live like the Malawians, where there is no electricity nor plumbing and few health or educational resources. The students will teach the children and show support for the orphans and vulnerable children in Malawi, but they will also gain an incredible amount from this experience. “They will be working collaboratively with the Malawians on projects to help alleviate poverty in the area and they will return to Maine global citizens with a better perspective. I appreciate the work they do for the community and orphans over there, but as an educator to see these kids thinking and acting globally is fantastic! I hope what they learn will help shape their future,� said Littlefield. The students will conduct workshops on HIV/AIDS and malaria, two diseases that are rampant throughout Sub-Sahara Africa. Malawi has over one million orphans and most of the population, especially in the district the orphanage is
located in, is under 14 years of age. One major project the students will participate in is building a sustainable farm at Little Field Home. Malawians rely on their short rainy season to harvest their crops for the year. The students are helping to host a Walk-a-thon at Hebron Academy on Sunday, May 17th at 11:00 AM to raise the funds to put in the borehole/well and solar powered irrigation system at the Home. The project costs $14,000 and will allow crops to grow year round with multiple harvests and a high food production. This project will help put an end to the hunger in the area and create employment for the local Malawians. If the funds are raised, the Maine students will help install this system in July at the Home. If you are interested in learning more about the Walk or Friends of Little Field Home, please go to www.littlefieldhome.org or call Janet Littlefield at 207890-8205. n
The Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA) has given two industry Safety Awards to Hammond Lumber Company at a special ceremony in Boston on April 3rd. Hammond received 2nd Place High Honors in Division 2 (25,000-50,000 man-hours) for Combined Operations in their Saw-
mill and Planer Mill. They also received a 2nd Place Honors award in Division 1 (1 – 25,000 man hours) for their Planer Mill operation. These awards recognize outstanding safety achievement during 2008 for mills operating in the New England states, plus New York and Pennsylvania. Hammond Lumber, perhaps best known today as one of Maine’s largest independent retail building suppliers, has been running the mills in Belgrade since 1953. In the subsequent 55 years of continuous milling operation, the company has seldom had a lost-time accident and has won numerous safety awards. In 1994, founder “Clifton “Skip� Hammond was named the Outstanding Sawmill Operator in 21 states by another industry organization, the Northeastern Loggers’ Association, Inc. “Everyone knows running a sawmill is potentially very dangerous,� says company president Donald Hammond, who is Skip’s son, “so we’re glad we’ve been able to operate at such a high level of safety for so long. My dad designed and built most of the equipment and systems, and he took every step he could think of to keep people from getting hurt.� In addition to its safety record, the Hammond sawmill has been recognized for its “whole log� approach to milling. Nothing from the
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Nothin’ But Small Talk…Warm Weather Care for Your Horse that your horse’s white markings can also get sunburned. You can apply sun block to the white areas to prevent this. To protect your horse’s body and coat, you could get a lightweight fly sheet with UV protection. Bugs are every horse and horse owner’s worst enemy during the spring and summer. Fly masks and sheets all aid in keeping your horse from being “bugged” throughout the day. There are many fly spray products out there on the market that may work to keep the bugs off your horses, and there are also many homemade fly spray recipes that people swear by. If you keep your horses stalled at night, try bringing them in during the day and turn them out at night. Many owners do this so the horses can enjoy being outside without the hot sun or pesky flies. Some horses even enjoy fans blowing into their stalls to keep them cool and the bugs away! Some local horse folks shared the following home-
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It’s finally arrived… riding season. It’s time to get the horse and the tack clean, dust off the boots, and get to what you love to do most with your horse! Don’t forget, though, that your horse needs the same amount of care, if not more, during the summer months than in the winter. It’s not just all fun and games once the warm weather arrives. With the arrival of warm temperatures, make sure you spend time grooming your horse and help to loosen and get rid of its winter coat. When your horse sweats from the warm weather, either from being exercising or just standing around in the pasture, make sure you take the time to hose it off to remove dry sweat and dirt, which can attract flies. Don’t forget honors, from page 4
Maine Pine Log Homes, Hammond’s line of building packages, or it may be further milled into dimensional lumber. “It’s important to us not to waste anything,” says Donald Hammond. “There are only so many trees, so we don’t want to use more than we need to. Selective cutting is practiced on most of the lots from which the company buys logs, and many of these
log goes to waste. The bark becomes mulch, and both sawdust and shavings are used as bedding for farm animals. The ends of the boards are used for crafts, for kindling, and for fuel to run biomass generators. The “slabwood” pieces or “edgings” from the log are fed into a chipper, and the resulting chips are used to make paper. The core log may then be used for
made fly spray recipes that work great on their horses.
One is equal parts of cider vinegar, water, and skin so
soft. Another is 1 cup distilled vinegar, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup Dawn dish soap (blue, not ultra) or you can use baby shampoo instead. Make sure you mix all ingredients well. Check out this link for even more great recipes: www.geocities.com/stormieqh/flyc. html. The most important factor in keeping your horse comfortable in the warmer months is the availability of fresh, clean water at all times. Make sure to check every day that your horse is drinking water. If not, he or she may require replenishing of electrolytes. A salt lick in the pasture or stall also encourages the consumption of water. Water tanks get scummy and slimy much quicker in higher temperatures so make sure you clean your buckets several times a week or even every day! How would you like to drink out of a day-old glass of water? Horses can get heat stress, so if your horse is acting sluggish or its breathing seems irregular, especially
lots are now in their third cutting. The result is sustained yield from the same acreage. “In fact,” says Hammond, “even though the
production volume of our mill has increased quite a bit over the years, the number of acres harvested has increased very little. You could say it’s as important
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Melissa Dufault of Turner and her paint mare, Holly, enjoy a beautiful spring day while preparing to have their first ever beach ride! Make sure to pay close attention your horses during the warmer weather so they stay comfortable and don't overheat.
after a workout, pay close attention to its vital signs. In the late spring or early summer your horse may not be adjusted to warm weather. For example, the record-breaking high temps we saw in April were very hard on our Maine horses as they were not used to it yet and most still have part of their winter coats left. Try to ride during the cooler hours of the day, and if that’s not possible, try to limit the length of your ride during the warmest parts of the day. Make sure you cool walk them until they are cooled down and breathing returns to normal after your ride. A cold hose down is good but you don’t want to shock their system by doing their entire body. Start with the legs and neck. So just remember to pay close attention to your horse this summer to keep them feeling comfortable and healthy so you can enjoy the best months of horseback riding in our beautiful state!n
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Rep. Saviello Congratulates Webber
Tom Saviello (U-Wilton) stands in the State House on April 3, 2009 with Fred, Jan and Rob Webber and George and Mary Farnum from Fayette. Rob was honored by the legislature for winning first in show for his maple syrup (Moonlight Maple Syrup) from the Maine Maple Syrup Association. (Photo Shawn Roderick)
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Alison Brown put her Mount Blue team in first place in this heat of the 100 meter dash. The April 30 meet in South Paris had teams from Oxford Hills, Cony and Leavitt Area high schools. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
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Melody Lam passes the baton to Marjorie Hardy in the 4x800 (3200m relay) race at Oxford Hills High School. Lam, one of Maine’s better high school female runners, took first place in the 1600 meter race a little later in the April 30 meet. [In last year's state championship the Mt. Blue relay team of Lam, Hardy, Beacham and Aseltine took 7th place with a time of 10:20.] (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
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Love a Nurse: PRN ~ Celebrate National Nurses Week May 6-12 By Dan Smiley
When my mom graduated nursing school as an R.N. in 1976 she received a small gift from a fellow student she was close to. It was a coffee mug with the words, “Love a Nurse, PRN.” At the age of ten, I could read well, but the letters PRN were foreign to me. Once my mom explained their significance, I found it still a little foreign. PRN, for those like me who didn’t know, is an abbreviation of the Latin term Pro Re Nata, which literally translates “For The Thing Born,” but is commonly used in the medical field “as needed” or “as
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before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.” Today, more than 2.5 million men and women work as nurses in America and the number is expected to grow in the next decade as our population ages. America’s nurses rank at the top in areas such as honesty and integrity according to a Gallup Poll from 2005, with 82% being rated high or very high in these important areas. Take a little time in May to reach out to someone you know in nursing and say thank you. Gratitude is one of the best and most affordable gifts you can give, and knowing that people care about you and the work you perform is vital to both providers and patients. Love a nurse, PRN. It’s good for them and it’s good for you. n
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Shaw, president of the Maine Federation of Women's Clubs, was our special guest and she has made food banks her President’s project for her administration. After a tour of the facilities the business meeting was held. A summary of the recent “Tabletop Salad Box” project was given. Boxes were planted with three kinds of lettuce and some spinach with the great assistance of Cretien and Sons Greenhouse on Rt 133 in Livermore Falls. The greenhouse provided the space, organic potting soil, and daily water-
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Norm Poulin with Maine Country Music Hall of Fame Member Ira Allen Guests lined up to sample teas as well as coffees from France and had their choice of tea cups from the large variety that were on display. Shannon Smith, president of the FMH Auxiliary, introduced speakers to promote the membership drive. Speakers included Don Garrison, who discussed the Healing Garden addition at FMH; Maryanne Goodwin, who talked about the Billirubin Lights; Heather Davis, whose topic was the new mobile health unit; and Mary Keane, who talked about the Blanket Warmer.
Norm Poulin has been a concert organizer for over 40 years and has been organizing the Country Music Pioneer show for 24 years. Last year was his first year advertising the Pioneer Show with Turner Publishing and Norm took out an ad in 5 of the community newspapers. His response last year was so great that he increased to advertising in 9 of Turner Publishing's community newspapers. At the same time, he stopped advertising in the daily newspapers. This year, Norm was able to pre-sell more tickets to his Pioneer Shows than he ever
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Spruce Mountain Pharmacy Opens In Jay
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Located at 3 Tweedie Street, behind Tasteful Creations in Jay, Mr. Maki has opened this beautiful new, warm, personal pharmacy. Here you will not only get personal, expert attention, you will find competitive prices, so traveling out of town to bigger, bustling pharmacies will not be necessary! Spruce Mountain Pharmacy accepts a large variety of insurances. Here you will be a first name, a friend…not just a number on the back of the prescrip-
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Local Shriner Appointed to Canadian Board
Ill. Past Potentate Tom Nason has been appointed to the Canadian SHC Board of Governors as a full voting member for a three-year term. This is the 1st time a Noble from Kora Temple
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the Canadian Shrine Provinces as well as U.S. Shrine Temples in the Northeast and upstate New York. The hospital offers orthopaedic care and is one of the leading research facilities within our SHC system. CSHC researchers are world renowned for their advances in the prevention and care of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, or Brittle Bone Disease. Shriners Hospitals for Children operate 22 hospitals that supply free care to children 18 years of age and younger. There are presently 20 hospitals in the United States, and one each in Canada and Mexico. Shriners care for children with Orthopedic disorders and also those who have suffered burns. Ill. Past Potentate Nason lives in Turner with his wife Judy. He is a Senior Electrical Project Manager for E S Boulos Company of Portland. n
Kitchen Solutions: Countertops 101
You may be like many people who want to update their kitchen or bath with a new countertop. It seems like an easy solution to update the rooms in which so much time is spent. But, when presented with all of the different choices of materials, styles, finishes and colors, heads start spinning. Here are some tips from Bruce Landry of Kitchen Solutions: First, start with color. If you want to make a stronger statement, choose a contrasting color. For example: if you have dark cabinets, choose a light countertop, or if you have light cabinets select a dark color. The contrast will provoke the “pop� you may be looking for. Remember that darker colors can make a room seem smaller, and lighter colors will open up your space. Selecting
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Rumford Hospital Staff Members and Friends Give Comfort
Joette Carlton, left, and Charlene Cooper visit with patient Margaret Roberts, who had just received her Comfort Cover. Comfort Covers are lap robes – some crocheted, some knit, some fleece, some quilted – that help patients feel not only warm but also cared for. Joette Carlton, Nurse Manager of the Birthing Center, and Charlene Cooper, Accounting, rallied other RH staff and community members to create a Comfort Cover for every inpatient at the hospital. Each lap robe carries a tag that urges patients to “please take it home with you.� The Caring Stitchers who work at the hospital
meet bi-weekly to assess the supply of Comfort Covers, teach newcomers how to create them and simply work together on their projects. The group includes staffers from Environmental Services, Rehabilitation, Rumford Surgical Associates, Purchasing, Medical Affairs, and Food Service in addition to Carlton and Cooper. The project began as a Lean Team (efficiency minded) effort to cut down on the number of blankets that were sent through the laundry, but it has evolved
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Even in the midst of economic turbulence, it still is important to continue to invest in your home as an asset. Now more than ever, home improvements should go beyond just adding aesthetics and provide return on investment. One home improvement that provides ROI in any climate -- hot or cold, economically good or bad -- is awnings. Awnings, both aesthetically appealing and functional, can provide savings on home cooling costs by reducing heat gain, and therefore the load on air conditioners. In most homes, more cooling energy is lost through glass doors and windows than any other part of the house. No one wants to see their dollars flying out the window in the form of energy costs. When added above a window or door, an awning reduces the amount of heat that enters a home by blocking the sun's rays from penetrating the glass. Keeping
excess heat out reduces the load on the air conditioner, allowing the unit to cool the space and maintain a constant temperature more efficiently. "Awnings over a patio or deck can in essence create a cost effective additional room in one's home," says Michelle Sahlin, managing director of the Professional Awning Manufacturer's Association (PAMA). "The combination of contributing to the house's character while conserving energy makes awnings an outstanding home improvement." An energy study conducted by the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota revealed the impact of awnings in residential buildings. According to the study, awnings can reduce annual cooling energy by as much as 16 percent in hot climates, such as Houston, and as much as 14 percent in moderate climates, such as Washington, D.C., compared to homes
Awnings can save homeowners money on cooling costs and improve the aesthetic of the home. with completely unshaded
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cooling energy saved varies depending on the number of windows, type of glass in the windows, window orientation and the climate the house is in. The homes that receive the greatest energy-savings benefits from awnings have mostly westfacing windows. Homeowners who already have installed awnings are noticing the difference and are wanting more. "A long-time customer of ours had four awnings and was thinking of adding nine more awnings, but needed to convince her husband," says Ann Hunzinger, coowner of Evanston Awning Co. in Evanston, Ill. "She just needed to do a bit of math to see how her home's cooling costs would be reduced, and was able to convince her husband in no time that they would easily be able to recoup the cost of the awnings." Beyond the return on investment, awnings have simply served as an effective substitute for central air
conditioning for some homeowners. Sahlin decided to install awnings instead of central air conditioning in her century-old home to keep cool. "Installing central air conditioning would have required knocking holes in the walls and disrupting the house layout," says Sahlin. "By adding awnings, I was able to keep my house cool and intact while adding color and beauty to the exterior." Awnings can provide benefits to people living without air conditioning by reducing inside temperatures by as much as 8 to 15 degrees. A well-placed awning can add thousands of dollars to the price of a home, especially in smaller homes where square footage is at a premium -- and is less expensive than putting on an entire sunroom. To learn more about how awnings can provide a return on your home improvement spending, please visit www.awningstoday.com. n
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Spring Brings The Opening OF Area Seasonal Businesses Adie’s Shoppe is Opening May 21st This “Made in Maine” shop offers a wide array of handcrafted items including paintings, photographs, needlecrafts, jewelry, candles, soaps, lotions, cleaning products, furniture, leather
Introducing Kachnovich Land Surveying, Inc. James Kachnovich founded the business, which is now owned by his son, Toby Kachnovich. The office is located at 292 Goding Road in Livermore, but the staff has worked for property owners throughout central and western Maine. Technological advancements in equipment have made the actual fieldwork easier over the years, but there is still much research needed into deeds, Maine State Highway maps and
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Town records, before they return to the office to compile a detailed property map. The three-man crew equipped with some of the latest in technology, provides boundary surveys, site plans, subdivision layout, topographic surveys, GPS surveys, and mortgage loan inspections. You can contact Kachnovich Land Surveying at 897-2748, kachnovich@roadrunner. com or 491-1946 (cell). n
Plan to spend the evening in downtown Livermore Falls on May 22nd from 4:00p.m.to 8:00p.m. This will be a tribute to the rich heritage of Livermore Falls. Sponsored and organized by the Downtown Betterment Group, this annual celebration highlights the unique past of Livermore Falls. You'll find photo and antique exhibits, historic
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crafts, varied music at the Gazebo, lots of food, and activities for children. Let the antique cars set your dreams whirling. Have a portrait taken in the dress of earlier years. Tour the Maine Paper and Heritage Museum (22 Church Street), and attend the lecture: “Mummy Paper made in Maine” by S.J. Wolfe, Senior Cataloguer and Se-
rials Specialist, American Antiquarian Society. Learn the story of the use of mummies and their grave goods to make paper in the mid 1800s and attempts to add a bit of firm fact to the legends and stories that surround the practice. Plan to spend the evening! Visit our websire for more information www.HistoryNight.org. n
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Crafters throughout central Maine sell their products at Addie’s Shoppe, located at 32 Park Street in Livermore Falls. For more information call 897-6075. n
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SeniorsPlus is Circuit-Riding Part II How Can We Help You? Last month I introduced you to our new circuit-riding mobile office. Well, you might wonder – so how does that help me? 1. We’ll often be having an educational presentation. For example, in May we’ll have our nutrition expert, Robin Andrews with us and she’ll be talking about healthy eating. In June we’ll share new helpful resources for caregivers, and answer questions caregivers often have. 2. We will always have a Medicare expert on-board. That means you can talk with them one-on-one and get help with: x Understanding which policies cover what – if I have A, do I need B as well? If I have an MA, do I need a D? What’s a “supplemental policy”, a MediGap policy, a Medicare Advantage policy, do I need all of them? x Comparison shopping. Considering your particular situation, they will help you get the policies that give you the best bang for your buck. You may go away with more money in your pocket each month. x Confusing letters or statements you receive in the mail. If you don’t know exactly what the letter from your insurance company means - they can decipher it for you. 3. We will always have a services specialist on board. They have expertise in answering most any question you can come up with, and they have expertise in connecting you with answers, resources, opportunities. What kind of questions? x You are caring for your spouse and he/she is declining. You need to consider extra help but have no idea where to start. x You are beginning to wonder if your friend’s family is trying to run off with his/her money, and you don’t know if you should say something or not. x You’re worried about your own ability to drive safely, but you are scared to give up the keys. x You know you should have your affairs in order, but you don’t know what papers you really need. Advance directives, wills, estate planning? x You want to know if there is a medical equipment loan program in your community. These are only a few examples. You may need someone to just listen to your dilemma, you may have a simple, or a complex question, you may just want to know more about what SeniorsPlus can offer. Stop by, please. We’ll be happy to help. www.centralmainetoday.com
The SeniorsPlus Mobile Office Schedule for May Lisbon MTM Center – Wednesday, May 6, 11 AM to 1 PM Fryeburg Town Hall – Friday, May 8, 10:30 AM to 1 PM Farmington Old South Church – Thursday, May 14, 11 AM to 1 PM Norway Town Hall – Friday, May 15, 11 AM to 2 PM Eustis Town Hall – Wednesday, May 20, 12 noon to 4 PM Kingfield Town Hall – Thursday, May 21, 10:30 AM to 1 PM Rumford Senior Center – Tuesday, May 26, 9 AM to 10:30 AM Turner Boofy Quimby Hall – Tuesday, May 26, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
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Things to Know if You’re Interested in a Reverse Mortgage
Anthony Arruda
Reverse Mortgages are becoming popular in America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created one of the first. HUD’s Reverse Mortgage is a federally-insured private loan, and it’s a safe plan that can give older Americans greater financial security. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more. Since your home is probably your largest single investment, it’s smart to know more about reverse mortgages, and decide if one is right for you! 1. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert a portion of the equity in his or her home into cash. The equity built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you. But unlike a traditional home equity loan or second mortgage, no repayment is required until the borrower(s) no longer use
the home as their principal residence. HUD’s reverse mortgage provides these benefits, and it is federallyinsured as well. 2. Can I qualify for a HUD reverse mortgage? To be eligible for a HUD reverse mortgage, HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) requires that the borrower is a homeowner, 62 years of age or older; own your home outright, or have a low mortgage balance that can be paid off at the closing with proceeds from the reverse loan; and must live in the home. You are further required to receive consumer information from HUD-approved counseling sources prior to obtaining the loan. You can contact the Housing Counseling Clearinghouse on 1-800-569-4287 to obtain the name and telephone number of a HUD-approved counseling agency and a list of FHA approved lenders within your area. 3. Can I apply if I didn’t buy my present house with FHA mortgage insurance? Yes. It doesn’t matter if you didn’t buy it with an FHA-insured mortgage. Your new HUD reverse mortgage will be a new FHA-insured mortgage loan. 4. What types of homes are eligible? Your home must be a single family dwelling or a two-to-four unit property that you own and occupy.
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Townhouses, detached homes, units in condominiums and some manufactured homes are eligible. Condominiums must be FHAapproved. It is possible for individual condominiums units to qualify under the Spot Loan program. 5. What’s the difference between a reverse mortgage and a bank home equity loan? With a traditional second mortgage, or a home equity line of credit, you must have sufficient income versus debt ratio to qualify for the loan, and you are required to make monthly mortgage payments. The reverse mortgage is different in that it pays you, and is available regardless of your current income. The amount you can borrow depends on your age, the current interest rate, and the appraised value of your home or FHA’s mortgage limits for your area, whichever is less. Generally, the more valuable your home is, the older you are, the lower the interest, the more you can borrow. You don’t make payments, because the loan is not due as long as the house is your principal residence. Like all homeowners, you still are required to pay your real estate taxes and other conventional payments like utilities, but with an FHA-insured HUD Reverse Mortgage, you cannot be foreclosed or forced to vacate your house because you “missed your mortgage
payment.” 6. Can the lender take my home away if I outlive the loan? No! You do not need to repay the loan as long as you or one of the borrowers continues to live in the house and keeps the taxes and insurance current. You can never owe more than your home’s value. 7. Will I still have an estate that I can leave to my heirs? When you sell your home or no longer use it for your primary residence, you or your estate will repay the cash you received from the reverse mortgage, plus interest and other fees, to the lender. The remaining equity in your home, if any, belongs to you or to your heirs. None of your other
assets will be affected by HUD’s reverse mortgage loan. This debt will never be passed along to the estate or heirs. 8. How much money can I get from my home? The amount you can borrow depends on your age, the current interest rate, and the appraised value of your home or FHA’s mortgage limits for your area, whichever is less. Generally, the more valuable your home is, the older you are, the lower the interest, the more you can borrow. 9. How do I receive my payments? You have five options: Tenure - equal monthly payments as long as at least one borrower lives and continues to occupy the property as a principal residence.
Term - equal monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected. Line of Credit - unscheduled payments or in installments, at times and in amounts of borrower’s choosing until the line of credit is exhausted. Modified Tenure - combination of line of credit with monthly payments for as long as the borrower remains in the home. Modified Term - combination of line of credit with monthly payments for a fixed period of months selected by the borrower. Anthony Arruda is a certified senior advisor located in Franklin County. He can be reached at 1-877-246-5599. n
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Dottie Dymples - Pining for Pineapple? Try These Recipes!
Shirley Toncer
Most people believe that the pineapple is native to Hawaii, but in reality, it was first found in the Caribbean. In 1493, on his second voyage to the Caribbean, Christopher Columbus and his crew discovered the herbaceous perennial. The native Carib Indians called the fruit “anana” meaning “excellent fruit.” The European sailors thought it looked like the pine cone outside, and the soft interior was sweet like the pulp of the apple. That’s where it got the name “pineapple.” In 1751, George Washington sampled the pineapple in Barbados and it became his favorite fruit. Captain James Cook brought the pineapple to Hawaii, where it grew in abundance. Hawaii is still the largest producer of pineapples, but most of the American supply is shipped in from other countries, even though it is grown in Florida as well. In 1903, James Drummond Dole began to put pineapple in cans; sliced, cubed and crushed. Today, housewives buy it in the can to make pies, cakes, jam and even cocktails. But please remember, never use fresh pineapple in Jell-O. It contains bromelain, an enzyme that is known for its curative powers, but that breaks down the gelatin in Jell-O. So use canned pineapple when making molded salads or it won’t gel! In colonial days, pineap-
ples were costly and difficult to obtain. Middle-class people would rent a pineapple for a dinner party as a centerpiece to impress their dinner guests. The wealthy would serve pineapple to their guests to maintain their standing in society. The pineapple was so widely treasured that it became a symbol of welcome and kindness. They were featured everywhere – painted on the front door, embroidered on table clothes and napkins. People carved pineapples on bedroom furniture in guest rooms to express their hospitality. PINEAPPLE MUFFINS 1 9-oz Can Crushed Pineapple, not drained 1 Cup Oatmeal ½ Cup Sour Cream 1/3 C Shortening 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1 tsp Orange Zest 1 Egg, beaten 1 ¼ Cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Salt Combine pineapple, oatmeal, and sour cream. Let stand 15 minutes. Cream shortening, brown sugar and orange zest, then add beaten egg. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture, alternating with the pineapple mixture, to the batter. Fill muffin pan sections 2/3 full and bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. CARROT PINEAPPLE SALAD 1 Carrot, finely grated 1 Apple, finely grated ¾ Cup Unsweetened Pineapple ¼ Cup Raisins
Mix together shortening, sugar, and egg. Stir in pineapple, flour, baking soda and salt. Add nuts and nutmeg. Drop mixture by teaspoonful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE ½ Cup Butter 1 Cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 20-ounce Can Sliced Pineapple, drained 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix of your choice Pecan Halves Maraschino Cherries
¼ Cup Low Fat Yogurt ½ tsp Sugar Dash of Cinnamon Combine carrots, apple, pineapple and raisins in a medium bowl. Stir in yogurt, cinnamon and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve on lettuce leaves. PINEAPPLE CREAM PIE 1 small Can Crushed Pineapple, with juice 1 Pint Light Sour Cream 1 Package Instant Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding 1 Graham Cracker Pie Shell Beat together the pineapple, sour cream and pudding mix until thick and
heavy. Pour into pie shell and refrigerate for 1 hour. Top with Cool Whip Topping. Beat together the pineapple, sour cream and pudding mix until thick and heavy. Pour into pie shell and refrigerate for 1 hour. Top with Cool Whip Topping. PINEAPPLE COOKIES 1 Cup Shortening 1 ½ Cup Sugar 1 Egg 1 Can Crushed Pineapple, with juice 3 ½ Cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Nutmeg ½ Cup Chopped Nuts
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Melt butter in 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Arrange pineapple slices in butter and brown sugar. Place cherries in center of each pineapple slice. Scatter pecan halves between the pineapple slices. Prepare cake mix as directed on the package and pour into the pan, covering the other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes. As soon as it comes out of the oven, invert it onto a cake platter. Serve with whipped cream.
1 3-ounce Package Vanilla Instant Pudding 1 20-ounce Can Pineapple, drained 1 8-ounce container Cool Whip Topping Prepare cake mix as directed on the package then add 1 1/3 cup of coconut. Beat together and put in 9x13 inch greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked in the middle of the cake. Beat cream cheese until soft and gradually blend in milk and pudding mix. Beat for 2 minutes, then spread evenly over the cooled cake. Spoon drained pineapple over the pudding and spread Cool Whip over the pineapple. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut and chill. It sounds like a lot of work but it’s worth it!
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Ask the Trainer, Energy and Dehydration
Jodi Cornelio
The average person loses between two and three liters of fluid each day through perspiration, urination and breath. More fluids are lost during activities and extreme temperatures and various conditions or illnesses. One of the first signs of dehydration is thirst. In other words, if you are thirsty, you are already slightly dehydrated. Other signs of dehydration are: Dry mouth, headaches, cramps, muscle spasm, loss of appetite, dry skin, chills, fatigue or weakness, dizziness and dark-colored urine. All of these symptoms can be experienced if an individual is just 2% dehydrated. When 5% dehydrated, the symptoms become more severe and
can include a decrease in perspiration and urination, increased heart rate and rapid breathing, nausea and tingling sensations in the body. 10% to 15% dehydration requires medical attention and can be fatal. Some of these signs include vomiting, fainting, abdominal pain, loss of brain function and seizures, to name a few. The way to prevent dehydration is, of course, to drink plenty of water. Water, not Kool-Aid, soda, tea, coffee or other flavored drinks, just water. For the average person, a good rule of thumb should include drinking one ounce of water per every pound of body weight. I know that sounds like a lot, but if you make an attempt to get to that level of water consumption, you will start to recognize the point that is comfortable for your body. One of the best ways to know if you are at that point is to notice the color of your urine. If it is dark, you need to continue to drink more
water. If it is has a clear appearance, then you have met a comfortable level of hydration for your body. It is an individual process. If you are on medication or under a doctor’s care, hydration may vary and you
should discuss your needs with your physician. Many believe that caffeine, coffee and cola drinks create dehydration. There
is a little bit of truth to that because they are considered diuretics and have a diuretic effect on the body, but not significantly enough to cause dehydration. Other factors contribute to dehydration such as activity levels, temperatures and illnesses. There are many benefits to drinking water besides the re-hydrating. Here are just a few: • Water is a natural moisturizer for the skin and a great anti-aging potion. • Water flushes toxin and waste out of the body. • Water stimulates the metabolism and gives you a sense of fullness, therefore helping with weight control. • Water can be an energy booster when feeling a little sluggish. • Water helps balance electrolytes. • Water helps with digestion. If you have a hard time
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drinking water due to the lack of taste or time, try squeezing a little lemon or lime in it for flavor. And always carry a bottle of water in your car or place a bottle at your desk while at the office. Make it a priority to have a big glass of water before having your morning coffee or tea. While exercising, wear a camelback or a water belt. You will want to drink to lighten the load. I tried it for the first time running in the Arizona heat. Every time I took a drink of water it gave me a burst of energy. I was able to get a lot more distance out of my run and I felt better afterwards. Drink up and stay hydrated; you will notice the difference in your energy. n Live Long, Live Well Jodi Cornelio Nutritionist and Personal Trainer
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UMF Celebrates Dean’s List Dinner
University of Maine at Farmington recently celebrated the fourth annual UMF Dean’s List Dinner for students who have achieved Dean’s List status with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during their first semester at UMF. Speakers included Theodora J. Kalikow, UMF president; guest speaker Mellisa Clawson, UMF associate professor of early childhood education; and Arielle Pasquale, UMF early childhood education student and president of the UMF chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta. “We are so proud of these students and all the hard work that brought them such a distinction in their first semester at UMF,” said Kalikow. Allison Hepler, UMF professor of History, wel-
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