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Beginning birder workshop is Jan. 12 in Bethel BETHEL — A beginning birder workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 12, at Mahoosuc Land Trust’s Valentine Farm, 162 North Road. James Reddoch, MLT member and bird enthusiast will take some of the mys-

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Franklin County hand gun course to be offered in January, February WILTON — The Wilton Fish & Game Association will offer basic hand gun training for those age 21 years and older under the instruction of Franklin County Sheriff Scott Nichols on Saturday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Feb. 23. Classes will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wilton Fish & Game on U.S. Route 2. There are 10 students per class so that there is adequate instruction per

student. Participants are required to pre-register and pay a $20 class fee to hold their spot. To register please call Sharon at 207778-3690 or email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net Each participant will receive a certificate of training from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office that they can use as proof of required training in order to get a concealed handgun permit. The certificate is recognized by

the state because Nichols is a certified firearms instructor through the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The course is also an opportunity to learn safe gun practices. Students must bring their own unloaded hand gun in a holster with at least 50 rounds of ammunition, as well as a belt for the holster and hearing and eye protection. No magnums are allowed on the indoor range.

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Wilton Lions Club plans events for new year WILTON — The Wilton Lions Club’s 2018-19 season is well underway, with a variety of events planned for the coming months. This year, club members voted to assume responsibilities for local Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances. The club, which has about 50 members, has been in existence since 1945. Meetings have been held at the former American Legion Hall, 364 Main St., since about 10 years ago. The Lions bought the hall in 2015. In 2017 new siding was put on the building and improvements and upgrades are done as needed. The club meets from mid-September to midMay on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. a flag salute, “America,” the Lions Pledge, an invocation and introduction of guests, then

dinner is served. A guest speaker usually follows dinner. This past year some of the speakers were Bob Howe of the Pine Grove Program in Pleasant Ridge Plantation; Maine Game Warden Lt. Tim Place; Ron Morin of Sugarloaf Ambulance/Rescue; Lt. Mark Brooks, Troop C of the Maine State Police; Warren Dyke of Dyke Associates, Windham; and Tim Lovett of Maine Made Furniture. In late January a group of the Lions spends two days at Sugarloaf providing snacks and donated meals to the athletes competing in the Maine Special Olympics. The club has been doing this since 1983. Lions also spend the day at R. S. Osgood open house in East Dixfield, assisting in providing food and serving french fries. The Lions are very active in the community, including a three-day yard

sale, which is the primary fundraiser. Other activities include participation in the Blueberry Festival, and collecting eyeglasses, hearing aids and cell phones for recycling. The club contributes an average of $13,000 to the community each year to groups such as Boy Scouts, scholarships and special requests. Every Wednesday and Thursday members transport food from Hannaford supermarket in Jay to the food bank, and every three months members bring about 400-plus cases of food from Good Shepard Food Bank of Maine and donated food from Save-ALot to the local food bank at the United Methodist Church. The hall is available for functions at a reasonable cost and the club has two large tents to rent that members will put up and take down, also for a reasonable cost.

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Small towns lead to big questions John McDonald

We’ve all heard the complaints from folks — mostly those from away— about life in small towns. These people go on as if someone cared about how they could never live in a small Maine town because small town people are too nosy and these people wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing that everyone in town — even people they didn’t know — knew everything they were up to. Makes you wonder what they ARE up to. It’s true people in small towns are curious about the

things people around them are doing. Some small-town folks want to know everything about everybody in their small town. That’s why when some folks in small towns drive by a neighbor’s place they’ll risk going off the road when they slow down to check out a strange vehicle in the dooryard. If it’s a new vehicle, is it someone visiting or is it a new car? If it’s a new car, what did they do with their old one? If it’s a visitor, who is it and why are they there? What’s the story? Who can they ask for details? Those of us who’ve lived in small towns have all heard the questions and experienced these friendly “drivebys.” While standing around a local store chewing the fat and drinking bad coffee, who hasn’t heard someone

pipe up and ask something like “Anyone know anything about the strange car in the dooryard at the Merrill’s?’ or “Anyone know about the family that’s just moved into the Nelson place?” That’s when a friendly competition can begin. Who can reveal the most about what’s going on at the Merrill or Nelson place? Someone might start with “I hear the car at the Merrill place belongs to a relative from New Jersey on their way to the Maritimes. They had some time before they had to get the Cat in Bar Harbor so they stopped for a short visit. Don’t know much more than that.” Next will come information about the Nelson place. “I don’t know their names, but I heard the people who

bought the Nelson place are from Connecticut somewhere and he was just hired up to the university to teach sociology or some such thing.” Following these openers someone else might add “Marge down at the post office said the new people at the Nelson place couldn’t be nicer. Their name’s Hagopian. Armenian. He just got his doctorate down there to Yale and this is his first teaching job. They say his wife is hoping to get a job teaching history at the high school.” Now the folks in the store are warmed up. Before long the assembled know how many kids the Hagopians have and their ages, because someone said Thelma was asked if her daughter Becky would be available to babysit. They also know how

much they paid for the Nelson place, where they got their mortgage, what renovations they’re planning and who’s been hired to do them. Living in small towns I never felt too uncomfortable knowing that my neighbors knew stuff about me. Besides, there wasn’t a whole lot I could do about it one way or another except maybe move to the city. So I did what everyone else in a small town does. I lived with it. I was thinking about small town “nosiness” the other day remembering how towns across Maine had to clean up from the wild Patriots Day nor’easter. It’s a known fact that when a nasty nor’easter hits, there’s no better place to be than a small Maine town. The same nosiness that has no apparent use when it’s be-

ing passed around a general store during normal times can sure come in some useful during a storm or another emergency. Because small town people know just about everything there is to know about their neighbors, they know who can take care of themselves and who’s likely to need some help. Rather than standing around wondering what to do during or after a storm, or waiting for the latest information from some television station, small town neighbors go out and get it done. John McDonald is ready to entertain at your next banquet, conference, convention or special event . Contact him at 207 240 8324 or maineauthor john.mcdonald@ yahoo.com.

The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti Many of the causes of our illnesses are inherited from our ancestors. Almost a third of known diseases have genetic links, including colon cancer, heart disease, alcoholism and high blood pressure. A medical genealogy or

medical family tree can reveal patterns. If you have prepared a medical genealogy and found a disease seems to run in your family, you might want to consider genetic testing. This form of testing can help you plan. DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is in the genes you get from your parents. DNA guides the cells in your body. If your DNA contains a mutation, you could develop a medical condition. A test can reveal mutations that raise the risk of developing a disease. Posi-

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viewed as a fallible tool. A positive result for a mutation doesn’t mean you’ll get a disease, and a negative result doesn’t mean you are immune. Multiple mutations can cause a disease, and multiple genes can be responsible for a single disease. There are gene changes that develop without any link to your ancestors; they happen because you smoke or get too much sun or sometimes for no known reason. If you decide to try genetic testing, remember that what you learn about your-

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self could be reassuring, but it could also be upsetting. Genetic testing is a subject to discuss first with your personal physician. You may be referred to a medical-genetics specialist trained to interpret the results of tests. To find genetics professionals in your area, contact the National Society of Genetic Counselors at www. nsgc.org or the American Society of Human Genetics at www.ashg.org. To find more information about the medical conditions present in your family and about support groups, contact the Genetic Alliance at www. geneticalliance.org.

You may also want to consult a lawyer to protect your interests. Results of genetic tests are usually kept in your medical records. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is a federal law prohibiting discrimination in health coverage and employment based on genetic information. Fred Cicetti, self-described as a first-class geezer, has been writing about health issues for more years than he’d like admit. His “The Healthy Geezer” column is devoted to the health questions of “lovable and quirky seniors.”

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Leavitt, Mt. Blue, Cony football players are Graziano nominees SOUTH PORTLAND — High School football players from Mt. Blue, Leavitt and Cony high schools are among the 21 nominees for the 2018 Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards. The nominees were named Dec. 27 after they were submitted by high school coaches in Maine. The award recognizes senior football linemen who epitomize the character, leadership and perseverance of Frank J. Gaziano. The scholarship recipients are selected by an awards committee based on the student’s strong leadership on the field, in the classroom and in the community. The total of $14,000 in scholarships makes the award the largest high school scholarship of its kind in the country. The committee has started the process of reviewing the nominees to determine the finalists. One offensive and one defensive lineman will each receive $5,000 and a first place trophy, and four runners-up will receive $1,000. The winners will be announced at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at a luncheon ceremony at the Augusta Civic Center.

Nominees are: Defensive linemen: James Boyd, Nokomis Regional High School;

Seth Bussell, Maine Central Institute; Colin Hutchins, Mt. Blue High School; Nathan Kapongo, Portland High School; Caleb Ladd, Foxcroft Academy; Jacob McCluskey, Brewer High School; Cole Melanson, Leavitt Area High School; Nicholas Mills, Cony High School; Thomas Palmer, Thornton Academy; Morgan WelchThompson, Wells High School. Offensive linemen: Elijah Bickford, Foxcroft Academy; Braxton Cassidy, Windham High School; Koa Farnsworth, Portland High School; Gilbert Isaacs, Mount Desert Island High School; Chase Lamontagne, Kennebunk High School; Aidan McGlone, Bonny Eagle High School; Connor Patten, Hermon High School; Zachary Reed, Scarborough High School; Noah Scanlon, John Bapst Memorial High School; Jarred Spencer, Old Town High School; Zachary Steiger, Brewer High School. “This year we surpassed the number of nominees from last year and it is clear from the praise these students have received from their coaches, athletic directors and principals that the committee will again have their hands full of great candidates who have proven to be dedi-

cated to their sport, their academics and their communities,” said Jeff Kane, retired president of National Distributors Inc. and Frank Gaziano’s son-inlaw. “The selection committee will now begin the evaluation process to learn more about each of these fine young men and what makes each one of them unique and most deserving of the award and scholarship. All the nominees and their families should be very proud of what they have accomplished and the future ahead for these young men.” The scholarship and awards program for Maine high school football linemen was created in 2010 in memory of Gaziano, founder of National Distributors in South Portland, and a former college All-American and professional football player with a lifelong passion for local sports. Applicants from all levels of Maine’s high school football class system are eligible for the scholarship and must be nominated by their coaches. The selection committee for the Frank J. Gaziano Lineman Awards is chaired by Dan O’Connell. Committee members include Pete Cloutier, Kevin Cooper, Chris Davis, Pete DeSimon, Mike DeVito, Charles Hews, Luke Libby, Ed McAleney, Bob

Submitted photo Sinclair and Jeff Wells. Former Gaziano Award winners include college football players Alec Clark (Maine Maritime Academy), Frank Curran (Husson University), Zach Davis (Maine Maritime Academy), Zordan Holman (University of Connecticut), Austin Lufkin (Wofford College), Jedidiah Scott (Assumption College), Luke Washburn (Husson University) and Kurt Massey (University of Maine).

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sponsorships ranging from $50 to $500 so players and families of the students can attend the awards luncheon ceremony free of charge. Those who would like to attend or contribute to the scholarship fund, may contact event coordinator Jenn Bouffard at gazianoawards@gmail.com. For more information on the awards luncheon or the scholarship program, visit www.gazianolinemanawards.org.

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FARMINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Linnea Johnson Klouzek, 93, passed away Nov. 29, at the Sandy River Center in Farmington. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Klouzek, D.D.S. Linnea was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Stockholm, and was one of eight children born to Swedish immigrants, Oscar and Ebba (Larson) Johnson. At the age of 17, she moved to South Lancaster, Mass. to attend South Lancaster Academy for her junior and senior year of high school. Linnea worked to sup-

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Is this year going to be your year for a healthier, happier you? If so, it’s all about your head, not your body. You need to tell yourself who you’re going to be and what you are going to do every day to become

that person. If you think it, you will become it. Tell yourself who and what you are every day in a very positive statement, and your body will follow where your mind goes. Surround yourself with positive thoughts and positive statements. You can even put posters around your house with motivational statements. Some of my favorite motivational quotes are: “You get what you work for, not what you wish for.” “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming

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By Diane Atwood Health Reporter You’ve been telling yourself for weeks, months, maybe years that you have to start working out. You finally make the commitment. One week in, you’re wondering why the only thing you notice is sore muscles. How long do you have to bust your butt before you seem some results? Here’s what my strength coach Andy Wight says: “I usually tell people it takes four to six weeks to see results. The first two to three weeks there’s generally a lot of soreness for a few days after a workout. A week or so later, the soreness isn’t as bad

the thing you once thought you couldn’t.” “Discipline is doing what you know needs to happen even if you don’t want to do it.” Tell yourself you are strong and disciplined and willing to work for it. Talking to yourself in a positive manner will keep you on track with your goals. Stay away from the negative naysayers or the teasers who try to derail your program. Put yourself first when it comes to your health. Not having time for your health is a poor excuse because

good health gives you more time on this earth. Start every day by saying to yourself, “YEAH! I’m going to feel great today, I get to work out and I get to eat healthy.” Feeling good is not negative, so why should working out and eating right be a punishment? It should be something to appreciate every day. Telling yourself that you get to work out and you get to eat healthy is so much more positive than saying “I have to work out and I have to eat healthy.” Celebrate good health and make it enjoyable and positive.

the butt you want by sitting on it.” Well, maybe I can spin that in a more positive way: “I’m going to get the butt I want — I’m going to stand up and walk.”

Here are some more fun quotes to keep you motivated in 2019: “Create healthy habits, not restrictions.” “The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”

Think of your workouts as an important meeting you made with yourself, bosses don’t cancel and successful people don’t quit, they conquer. Have a healthy and Happy New 2019.

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and you can recover more quickly. That’s also when people start feeling stronger. “They may also start to see some weight loss. It’s not so much losing pounds, but their clothes feel different — they feel a little bit looser, that sort of thing. “What ver you’re doing, the most important aspect of fitness is consistency. The more consistent you are and the more you do on a regular basis the more likely you’re going to succeed. “When they’re trying to do it on their own, people generally give up after three to four weeks. It’s a shame. They give up right at that turning point where they’re going to start to see some results.

“I urge people not to get discouraged. Getting in shape is a process that takes time and practice. It’s not going happen overnight. Nobody ever got fat from eating just one candy bar and nobody ever lost weight just eating one salad. It’s consistency and it’s time.” I can vouch for what Andy said. I started working out with him in January 2017 and the first few weeks, I was sore. Week four, I came up with multiple excuses not to exercise. I simply didn’t feel like making the effort. I’m so grateful I stuck with it because I feel so much stronger and better. You can do nothing better for yourself than being ac-

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Oregon denotes both lifestyle and destination Victor Block

It doesn’t take long for visitors to Oregon to admire its varied landscapes, intriguing chapters of history and reputation as a cornucopia of tasty fruits, vegetables and outstanding wine. At the same time, Oregon is as much a lifestyle as a destination. Laid-back and laissez-faire were among the words crossing my mind shortly after I arrived. “We’re very accepting of various lifestyles,” a thirty-something woman told me. “A lot of eccentric characters live here,” reported an over50-year-old man whose gray hair was twisted into a pony tail. The diversity characterizing Oregon’s populace translates to its landscapes, ranging from rugged ocean coastline to dense forests, from glaciers to desert, from grassy prairies to volcanoes. That variety provides a wide choice of things to see and do. Some people choose to visit wineries offering samples of their products, which are advancing in the world of fine wines. Others delve into history. The Lewis and Clark expedition, which traveled through the Oregon Territory (18041806), was followed by a wave of farmers, hunters and others. As word spread about the area’s inviting characteristics, a growing number of people took what became known as the Oregon Trail, accepting the daunting challenges it presented. The route, which ran over 2,000 miles from its start in Missouri, was the most heavily used trail in the westward expansion. Visitors today may fol-

low sections of that trail and others, which provide an immersion in various aspects of the local lore. The Hood River County Fruit Loop leads to farm stands, berry farms and wineries. The Mt. Hood Territory Heritage Trail includes stops at the Museum of the Oregon Territory and the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Meanwhile, the Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge tour combines dramatic views of the canyon with plummeting waterfalls and stunning mountainous terrain. Other pages of history are turned during drives to see “quilt blocks” (soon to number 60) adorning the sides of barns in Oregon’s Tualatin Valley. Some designs on the eight-by-eightfoot wooden slabs replicate traditional quilt patterns, while others display crops or animals, or relate to the farm family’s story. For those who prefer walking, a stroll through the town of Canby traces its history from serving as a stop along the Oregon Trail to a logging community. In an area of mountainous terrain, the snowcapped peak of majestic Mt. Hood, which soars to more than 11,200 feet, reigns supreme. The dormant volcano offers the longest ski season in North America, including runs on 12 glaciers and snow fields. In summer, dense wilderness, fields of wildflowers and Alpine lakes in the million-plus acre Mt. Hood National Forest attract hikers, campers, fishermen and sightseers, along with experienced mountain climbers. Humans share the woodlands with black bears, elk, mule deer and an occasional cougar. A number of Oregon’s cities and towns have col-

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Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures) At age 88, Clint Eastwood somehow remains active behind the camera more than being in front of it. Having survived his misfire â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 15:17 to Parisâ&#x20AC;? earlier this year, he returns to not only direct but also make his first return to acting since 2012â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trouble with a Curveâ&#x20AC;? with his new

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Four-week Winter Adventure camp begins Jan. 16 BETHEL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond, in partnership with the Mahoosuc Land Trust and Mahoosuc Kids Association, is offering a six-week Winter Adventure course, beginning Wednesday, Jan.16, at MLTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valentine Farm on North Road. Weekly themes include: snow science, snowshoeing and forest ecology, life beneath the snow pack, whitetail deer habits and habitats, winter survival

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JANUARY Jan. 12 — The next contradance will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Farmington Grange, 124 Bridge St. Dromore Bay. No partner is necessary, and beginners welcome. For more information, call 207- 491-9928. Jan. 12 — Beginning birder workshop, 10 a.m.noon, free, Mahoosuc Land Trust's Valentine Farm, 162 North Road, Bethel, barbara@mahoosuc.org, 207-824-3806. Jan. 13 — Choro Louco, Concerts at Jewett series, 2 p.m. at UMA Jewett Auditorium, Augusta, snow date Jan. 27, $10, under 12 free, www.concertsatjewett. com, 207-621-3551. Tiickets available at Dave’s Appliance, Winthrop. Jan. 17 — Great Falls Forum guest speaker author Paul Doiron, noon1 p.m., Callahan Hall, Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St., free, open to public, bring brown-bag lunch, coffee, tea, water available, 207-513-3135, LPLReference@gmail. com. Jan. 18 — Film "I Know a Man … Ashley Bryan," with talk by director Richard Kane, 4:30 p.m., Carrabassett Valley Public Library, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, free and open to public. Snow date Jan. 25, 207-237-3535, adebiase@ carrabassett.lib.me.us; check the library's Facebook page for snow date decision. Jan. 20, 21 — Open auditions for Community Little Theatre's "Avenue Q," 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn, must be over 18, no a cappella vocal tryouts, more information, pcaron003@ roadrunner.com. Jan. 23 — Author Katherine Silva gives advice on self-publishing, 6:30 p.m. free, open to public, Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Snow date

Jan. 30, 207-626-2415, www.lithgowlibrary.org. Jan. 24 — "First Impressions Matter: Resume and Interview Preparation," New Ventures free workshop, 9-11:30, Lewiston’s Career Center, register 207-753-6531, newventuresmaine.org. Jan. 24 — LA Metro Chamber annual meeting and awards, 5 p.m., Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, Lewiston, www. LAMetroChamber.com. Jan. 26 — Franklin County hand gun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, $20, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207-7783690, email Borthwick@ myfairpoint.net. Jan. 26 — Lisbon Parks and Recreation Winter Fest 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, Beaver Park. Free, open to the public, shuttle van. 207353-2289, www.lisbonme. org/parks-recreation. Jan. 29 — Colby College professor Michael Burke memoir, personal essay workshop, 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, limited to 20, registration required, tellingthetruthmemoirs.eventbrite.com. Jan. 31 — "Your Money Personality" New Ventures workshop on attitudes toward money and how it affects decisions, 6-8 p.m., Lewiston’s Adult Education office, register 207-753-6531, newventuresmaine.org.

FEBRUARY Feb. 2 — Norway Lake annual Ice Fishing Derby, 5 a.m.-3 p.m., Norway Lake, registration and refreshments Little Red Schoolhouse, Route 118. Feb. 23 — Franklin County hand gun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, $20, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207-7783690, email Borthwick@ myfairpoint.net. Feb. 23, 24, — Monmouth Community Players kids show, "The Great American Talent Show," at Cumston Hall, monmouthcommunityplayers.org.

MAY May 18, 19 — NorwayParis 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, $6, NPFG.org.

MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096. SKOWHEGAN: The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River

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EMBDEN: Country Sunday Open Mic, 1-4 p.m., second and fourth Sunday of month, donation asked; Embden Community Center, 797 Embden Pond Road, Embden.

Anderson Staples American Legion, 169 King St., Oxford, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of the month; all veterans welcome, 207-595-4200. LAKES REGION: Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30 tp 6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-803-9987. AUGUSTA: Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. mainebeekeepers. org/kennebec-beekeepers. Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-6262350. BRIDGTON: Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St. Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition, 4:306 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Bridgton Municipal Complex, downstairs, lrsacmaine.org,

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Reflections on the Hennessey years V. Paul Reynolds Tom Hennessey — gifted sporting artist, meticulous writer and friend to sportsmen — epitomized the selfmade man. Always an avid outdoorsman with a creative bent, who lived to fish and hunt, the Brewer native parlayed his artistic passion and skill into a successful career as a nationally known sporting artist and author. He taught himself to paint, and if you were an outdoorsman familiar with upland hunting dogs, salm-

on rivers, or the ice-laden backdrops of a Maine coast sea-duck hunt, you beheld his paintings with awe and appreciation because they struck a chord that was very personal. His work resonated with an authenticity and honesty that, like the man himself, was without a trace of affectation or pretense. Sadly, the artist and the man we identified with, and who identified with us, the sportsmen, passed away at 81 just before Christmas. Measured by his three books and prolific collection of soulful outdoor watercolors, the late Tom Hennessey really left his mark. It is hard to believe Tom is gone. He was my favorite outdoor writer and sporting artist as well as a wonderful friend. It seems like

yesterday we fly fished for bass at his special pond or for Atlantic salmon on the Penobscot River from his old canvas-bottom double ender. Fishing, it seemed, was always secondary to solving the world’s problems or lamenting changing times. As a colleague at the NEWS and an outdoor companion, he was the best of the best — not only as a skilled outdoor artist and honest essayist but also as a loyal friend of uncommon compassion and uncompromising values. You don’t hunt and fish with someone whose company you enjoy without carving out a few memories and pleasant musings. Tom loved his gun dogs, especially a blocky chocolate lab he called “Coke.” Tom

was proud of this dog with good reason. A well-trained retriever, Coke always brought the downed ducks back to the river blind Tom and I shared. One morning before a duck hunt, as we polished off a pre-dawn plate of scrambled eggs at my place, I asked Tom to bring Coke in from the truck so my wife Diane could meet the wonder gundog. Coke came in — tail wagging — and promptly took a huge poop in the middle of Diane’s spit-shined kitchen floor. We laughed, but Tom didn’t. The poor guy was mortified. Later on, in the duck blind, I had a little good-natured fun with Tom over the canine faux pas. Before another duck hunt from Tom’s house, I was in his art studio wait-

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ing for him to get his gear together. A trashed painting in a waste basket caught my eye. It was, from my point of view, a wonderful watercolor of a sea-duck hunt. One problem: It was cut in two pieces. “Tom’” I scolded,” Why in the world did you scrap this painting?” “It’s awful,” he said. ”Look at this water. I could never put my name on that!” You could have fooled me. I offered to take it home and tape it back together as a wall hanging. Tom, being the driven perfectionist that he was, would have no part of my art recovery plan. Tom’s skill with color and line made him a successful painter; he had an eye for detail and was an uncanny observer, always mindful of his natural surroundings when hunting or fishing. His penchant for detail, as well as his near obsession with avoiding pretense at any cost, also helped make him a skillful and polished writer. He strove to paint with words just like he did with careful brush strokes. Here is a sample taken from a piece he did for the Northwoods Sporting Journal titled “The Way of Woodcock.” “All things considered, to start the birds on their southern sojourns give me a mid-October night with an old fashioned line storm of wind-driven rain that lacquers leaves to windows and shimmies the shade on the lamp post across the road.” Hennessey, in his final Bangor Daily News column, likened himself to a dinosaur and lamented

Tom Hennessey changing times, cultural challenges to our Maine outdoor heritage, and disappearing traditional values in general. In the times we spent together, these topics were always explored and, though we never, to my knowledge, solved a problem or redirected society, we were a couple of dinosaurs who seemed to take some mutual comfort and reassurance from our candid canoe conversations. Although his art will live on, the Hennessey years have come to an end. There is no small irony in the fact that the passing of sportsmen advocates like Tom Hennessey hasten the fading of the very traditional values he so much valued. 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.

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Shiretown Bookers winter exhibition to celebrate Broadway musicals FARMINGTON —The Shiretown Bookers’ winter exhibition, “Another Op’nin’, Another Show,” will run from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Wednesday, March 13, in the Shiretown Bookers Hall in Mantor Library, 116 South St. The excitement of live theatrical performance will be the subject of the new exhibition, with its title taken from the opening number of Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me, Kate.” Beginning with the Broadway musical, an essentially American art form, scripts, musical scores and playbills from Bookers’ collections

will trace the musical’s development from the oldfashioned musical revue, complete with scantily clad chorines, through the innovations of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Bernstein and Sondheim, up to the edgy and provocative political commentary of “Hamilton.” The exhibition explores the complex and fascinating world of live theater, from set design through casting and rehearsals, to the thrill of opening night, followed by the critic’s comments and (with luck) the Tony Awards. The frequently daring

and experimental world of off Broadway has its own fascination, and includes the story of “The Fantasticks,” whose original minimalist production ran a total of 42 years and 17,162 performances, making it the world’s longest-running musical. And a trip across The Pond brings the exhibition to London’s West End, where brilliant stagecrafters from Oscar Wilde to Noel Coward, J.M. Barrie and Tom Stoppard have given us everything from drawing room farce to dense and challenging intellectual comedy. The exhibition will be cu-

rated by Dale Hill, old theater trouper, columnist and founding Shiretown Booker. The public is invited to a free opening reception for the new display from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Mantor Library. The Shiretown Bookers (The Community Friends of Mantor Library) are a group of book lovers and collectors who support the university library by fostering its relationship with the community. The group provides free exhibitions and lectures on bookish subjects throughout the year. The schedule is available at shiretownbookers.org.

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Franklin Savings Bank announces promotion

RaeAnn Pike

FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has promoted RaeAnn Pike to vice president and commercial loan officer. Pike joined the commercial lending team in 2017 and has significant expertise in developing financing solutions for a wide range of business clients throughout Franklin County. “Through her hard work, responsiveness to custom-

ers, and finance knowledge, RaeAnn has developed strong relationships with many business owners in

virtually all stages of the business life-cycle,” said Derek Hayes, senior vice president, director of com-

mercial lending. Pike has been with Franklin Savings Bank since 2001, when she started working in the bank’s loan servicing area as a receptionist. Since that time, Pike has developed a comprehensive knowledge of the bank through her work in several areas including loan processing, commercial credit analysis and lending. Most recently, Pike lead the

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bank’s workout and collections function. Pike is a graduate of Mt. Blue High School and earned a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology from the University of Maine at Orono. A resident of Wilton, Pike serves on the board of directors for the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and is chair of their Community Investment Team.

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• Outdoor Activities • Kids’ Camps • Camping/RVs

If you would like to be in this special section contact your sale rep directly, call the office at (207) 225-2076 or email us at advertising@turnerpublishing.net A Product of

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We can find the perfect place for you!

Becky Maxim

MLS# 1371038 - CHESTERVILLE - This 2.1 acre lot has 280 feet on Norridgwock Stream and abuts State of Maine conservation land of over 400 acres. New windows, upgraded xtures in the bathroom, new kitchen sink, and even an outdoor shower! outbuildings include a wood shed....................................................................... .$144,900

MLS# 1375829 - FARMINGTON - This adorable 2 bedroom ranch is located in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping. Seller is giving the interior a fresh “paint lift”....................................................... .$94,900

MLS# 1349487 - FARMINGTON - First oor has newly remodeled kitchen, dining area, large living room with propane replace, den, & a 1/2 bath. 2nd oor has 3 bedrooms with a full bath. A separate addition with master bedroom, walk-in closet, full bath, and sunroom all leading out to the pool area and back deck ...................... .$239,900

MLS# 1362558 - FARMINGTON - Completely off the grid living! This contemporary home is fully equipped with solar power, wood heat, a gray water inltration system, drilled well with generator powered pump and composting privy. Large kitchen and pantry, exposed hand hewed beams and a large light lled sun room. Lifetime leased lot which is part of the Western Mountain Land Trust. .......................................$68,490

MLS# 1359720 - FARMINGTON - This New England farmhouse style home has plenty of room inside and out! Fresh paint, new counters, new carpets and resurfaced/graded driveway means you will move right in and enjoy this wonderful property.............................$149,900

MLS# 1366309 - JAY - Huge private backyard in a convenient in town location! You can have it all in this home- very spacious house, private backyard surrounded by woods, updated heating, 2 car garage, paved driveway, bonus room, back deck, sun porch, central vac, on almost a full acre. .................................................. .$137,000

MLS# 1401006 - JAY - Great opportunity to become self employed or create passive income. Affordable. ....................................$72,000

MLS# 1368929 - NEW SHARON - Fully remodeled mobile home with rustic charm. Ready for you to move in and add your personal touch. Level backyard to enjoy all your outdoor activities.........................................................................................$52,000

MLS# 1360612 -NEW VINEYARD - New Englander home with deck, backyard and stone walls. First oor bedroom, entertaining area in the barn with heat and bar. Small detached garage. Eat in kitchen with wood stove. Approximately 35 miles to Sugarloaf Ski Resort................................................................................. .$109,900

MLS# 1354081 - STRONG - Beauty and history abound in this meticulously maintained home. Bedrooms are full of custom builtins and closets, bathrooms are perfectly updated. Auto generator and new detached one car garage .....................................................$189,900

MLS# 1400213 - WILTON - This is a great location for many types of business opportunities!Currently it is Retail Store Front with a one bedroom living space. Could be converted into all into business space. 1000 sq. ft. Two car garage and full basement as well. Or have a tenant occupy the living space. Bring your idea to life! ......................................$300,000

MLS# 1368981 - FARMINGTON - This gorgeous property is perfect for a house lot or all of your recreational needs with 68.7+- acres and easy access! Located in a quiet area but still close to town and amenities. Selective cutting done on property to leave Rock Maple for possible sap and maple syrup business. Schedule your showing today and see the possibilities! .......................$105,000

MLS# 1376484 - CHESTERVILLE - Beautiful/private building lot in Chesterville just across the street from the old Sandy River Golf Course that is closed now. Wooded lot. Perfect location for your home or recreational camp on top of hill. Great recreational area with lakes, mountains, hiking trails, hunting grounds. Come take a look and make an offer. .................................$22,500

MLS# 1375064 - FARMINGTON - Move in ready cape style home. Seller has replaced leach eld, painted house & garage, painted interior, replaced some doors and light xtures. Renovated bathroom, new appliances and carpets. Ready for your memories. ................ ............................................................................................$99,000

MLS# 1355640 - WILTON - Working garage with tons of visibility. Currently being used as an auto body shop. 2 large bays, vehicle lift, paint booth room, and ofce. Plus a mobile home to live in or rent out. Also listed as a residential. ................................................... ............................................................................................$110,000

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