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Pack 603 Cubs marching in the Veterans' Day Parade in Waterville Each month, the boys in Cub Scout Pack 603 had at least one special outdoor event to keep them busy. In November, they have been out two weekends in a row in support of the Scouting for Food Drive. The first weekend, the Cubs placed informative fliers on the doors of houses announcing the program and then they returned to those homes on November 21st to collect the bags of food. On Veter-

ans Day, a dozen boys and several leaders and parents marched in the Veterans' Day Parade in Waterville to show their appreciation to our nation's veterans. "The boys were great," said Den Leader George Beaulieu who organized the pack's participation in the parade. "They looked sharp and were proud to meet the men and women who defended our nation." In October, Cubs from

Pack 603 took time on a nice Saturday to ride the rail trail and earn their Bicycling Belt Loop. Also that month many of our boys attended the Trailblazer Day at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade where they dodged the rain but had fun at the archery range, bb range and other Scout skills areas. We also launched rockets that the boys built at the den meetings. In September, the boys

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Collins Center For The Arts Presents Camelot – National Broadway Tour The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine will present Camelot on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM. Let the quest begin! The Knights of the Round Table descend upon Orono in Lerner & Loewe’s timeless masterpiece Camelot. This sumptous tale is sure to delight audiences with its soaring melodies, magnificent costumes and an enduring love story set among the historic grandeur of medieval England. From the celebrated team of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, who created the beloved musical My Fair Lady, comes this dazzling musical adaptation of T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, one of literature’s most cherished fables. The idyllic kingdom of Camelot is thrown into chaos when a love triangle emerges between the beautiful Queen Guenevere, gentle King Arthur, and dashing knight Lancelot. Faced with an arduous moral dilemma, the noble King must decide whether

to sacrifice his true love or his prized honour. Magicians, sorcerers and noblemen run rampant, only to collide in a flurry of fanfare as Lerner and Loewe spin an unforgettable web of spellbinding action and forbidden love. Camelot is one of those extraordinary musicals that has something for everyone - romance, comedy, drama, and a score full of memorable songs like “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood,” “Camelot,” “The Lusty Month of May” and “If Ever I Would Leave You.” Camelot first premiered on Broadway in 1960 at the Majestic Theater. The production ran 873 performances, winning four Tony Awards and spawning several revivals and foreign productions. The 1967 film version garnered three Academy Awards. The original cast album was America’s top-selling LP for 60 weeks. Directed and choreographed by Timothy French and featuring Mark Hara-

piak and Jayme Armstrong in the lead roles of King Arthur and Queen Guenevere, with Gabriel Burrafato as Sir Lancelot, this all new production was originally produced by Drayton Entertainment and premiered July 8, 2009 in Grand Bend, Ontario. The national tour is produced by Moonglow Productions. Mark Harapiak’s (King Arthur) credits include The Foursome and Damn Yankees for Drayton Entertainment; five seasons with the Stratford Festival including: The Winter’s Tale, Man of La Mancha, Equus, Coriolanus, The Boy Friend, and Pirate of Penzance. Two seasons with the Shaw Festival, credits include: Pal Joey, Pygmalion, She Loves Me. Three seasons with the Blyth Festival. Billy Bishop Goes to War (Rose Theatre); Jerry in The Full Monty, Footloose, and Guys and Dolls (Stage West); Man of La Mancha (Mirvish); Evita,

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on Broadway and National Tours. Roles include Beast, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Silver Mist); Enjolras, Les Misérables (1000 Island Playhouse); Legolas, The Lord of The Rings (Mirvish); Magaldi, Evita US National Tour (25th Anniversary Harold Prince Revival); Akmed, Bombay Dreams (Broadway); Phra Alack, King and I (Stratford Festival); Pharaoh, Joseph… Dreamcoat and Annas, Jesus Christ Superstar (Theatre Aquarius). Timothy French’s (Director / Choreographer) credits include: Me And My Girl / Damn Yankees / The Boy Friend / Carousel (Drayton Entertainment). Other Theatre: Director and Choreographer for Dreamgirls (Grand Theatre/Theatre Aquarius/MTC), Evita (MTC/Theatre Calgary/ Citadel Theatre), I Love You, You’re Perfect Now Change / You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Grand Theatre), Choreography for

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consisted of a handful of State Troopers armed with limited equipment. Today the team consists of 23 members with primary responsibilities within the Maine State Police agency. Recognizing the need for safety related training and equipment, the Jeffrey S. Parola Foundation has made its annual donation to the Tactical Team part of its mission. One of the first pieces of safety equipment purchased through a donation from the foundation, a human body shield, saved the life of a tactical team member at a shooting in Brownville in September of 1999.

over the holidays can now be recycled or otherwise Sergeant Nick Grass was on hand with members of the tactical team at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on Saturday to receive the check donation. The Jeffrey S. Parola Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to honor the life of Trooper Jeffrey S. Pa-

kept out of landfills. Amy Hock, public relations specialist with Metro Waste Authority, says we should think about re-using wrapping paper, bows and ribbons, and giving all other holiday-associated trash a recycling review before throwing it out. "Everybody gets inundated with junk mail at Christmas time. Throw that stuff in your recycling bin; it is as easy as that. Podcast and entire story available: http://www. newsservice.org/index.php. n

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Critter Chatter - Quills and Other Calamities house for the Skunk Off to mitigate the odor, inevitably leaving behind the smell of skunk in the house. After caring for Peanut the baby porcupine, I could expect to be pulling quills from my hands and arms and, of course, bites and scratches, and even kicks from the fawns are part of the everyday care of wildlife. Chasing rogue woodchucks and raccoons that test our patience by sneaking out the door of their pens while we are busy placing food and water in the pens is always a barrel of fun - at least it seems to be for them! We wrung our

Carleen Cote Skunks, woodchucks, opossums, mink, weasels and porcupines were among our spring and summer residents this year. I would suffer the usual calamities while caring for these babies. The stinky, yellow spray from even the baby skunks sometimes would hit me right in the eye. My husband Donald and our volunteer, Kate, were all victims of skunk "perfume." We'd run to the

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relieved and happy to see the fox recover. There was also the case of the missing baby raccoon that caused us to turn our house upside down searching for it. After many hours the little critter was found, at last, under a desk. This year, especially, we had the added "enjoyment" of working in torrential rains, which meant maneuvering around the critters in slippery, muddy pens. We spent the season overworked and sleep-deprived, as usual, until late summer and early fall, when the time comes to release the critters back to the wild.

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Disney’s A Christmas Carol transporting the audience into the story and helping the audience understand the characters enough to sympathize emotionally. Flying around the environments became the perfect way to experience the realistic environments of 1840s London as though we are actually there while watching it on screen. It’s worth noting that this film is also shown in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D – I chose the latter, which enhances the experience like a thrill ride worth taking again and again. I’m sure that this story can stay as fresh as when it was first published: not only is the animation a big plus, but the cast helps, too, by bringing the characters to life. As a great admirer of Jim Carrey’s film career, I feel the roles of Scrooge and the three ghosts were perfect for his versatile talents as an actor. He’s not only one of the funniest actors in Hollywood, but he does

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the world, but I’ll try to explain it in a nutshell. In 1840s London, the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Jim Carrey) is his usual self, counting money at his small banking loft while scowling at his poor employee Bob Cratchit (played by Gary Oldman). On Christmas Eve, he’s visited by the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley (also played by Oldman), who warns Scrooge of an impending fate if he doesn’t change his old ways. He’s then visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future (also played by Carrey), who show Scrooge the error of his ways that he must change before it’s too

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Under the Leadership of District Governor Roger Blackstone, the Lions of Maine, a division of the largest service organization in the world, has accepted a major state project to purchase and install a 500KW Diesel Fuel Generator to provide emergency back-up power for the Good Shepherd Food-Bank, located in Auburn, Maine. The loss of power at the Good Shepherd Food-Bank would be a catastrophic blow to the more than 600 partnering community food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, boys and girls clubs, Feeding Maine Youth programs and other community hunger relief efforts statewide that depend on the food-bank. This vulnerability has become even more pronounced in the face of the increased food needs in the current severe economic turndown, especially during the long Maine winters when the weather poses the greatest threat on our electrical supply. One of the Good Shepherd Food-Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest priorities this year is to find the funds for the purchase of an emergency back-up generator to power the main warehouse and its large freezer and refrigeration facilities. The potential loss of tens of thousands of pounds of food targeted for feeding needy families represents an unthinkable crisis for food relief efforts in all 16 counties at any time of year. Like the Good Shepherd Food-Bank who provides for those at risk of hunger by distributing surplus food to more than 600 partner-

ing agencies in the State of Maine, we are asking that all of the Maine Lions Clubs partner with the District to help raise $151,000. for the purchase and installation of the 500 KW Backup Generator. The Gardiner-Augusta Lions Club has agreed to chair this project, and Past International Director Lew Small has been appointed by the district governor as Chairman of the project for the State of Maine. The Maine Lions invite other organizations, businesses and individuals to join in this vital cause in helping insure a steady electrical power supply to the Good Shepherd Warehouse. This is solely for the benefit of over 140,000 residents (half of whom are children) struggling with hunger on a daily basis in Maine. Please send your donations (payable to Maine Lions District 41) to the attention of Past International Director Lewis Small, Sr., 20 Whippoorwill Road, Litchfield, Maine 04350. If anyone has any questions they may contact PID Lew Small at 207-268-4486 at any time. n

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Ask the Trainer - Have a Lean Holiday Season

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Just because the holidays are approaching doesn’t mean you have to abandon your good eating habits. The average person gains 5 to 8 pounds throughout the holiday season. Don’t let that happen to you. Understanding how many calories a day you actually need and being creative as to where to get these calories the healthy way will help you dodge those extra pounds this season. First, calculate your caloric needs, otherwise known as Resting Metabolic Requirements (RMR). Take your body weight and multiply this by 10 to find your RMR. These are the calories you need to breathe and maintain normal body functions without exercise. Take that and multiply it by 10% if you are sedentary, 20% if you are mod-

erately active and 30% if you are active and add that to your RMR. Example: 140 pounds x 10 = 1400 calories, Active = (1400 x .30) + 1400 = 1820 calories per day to maintain your weight. To lose a pound a week, decrease this number by 500 a day. Now that you have a general idea how many calories you actually need, choose your holiday foods from the lists below. 300 to 800 calories per average serving: Apple pie, blueberry pie, baked potatoes with butter and sour cream, mashed potatoes with gravy, turkey

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pumpkin bread, cranberry bread, coffee cake. 50 to 150 calories per average serving: String beans, carrots, cranberry jelly, one slice of bread, one roll, baked potato dry, squash with no butter, turkey meat, one glass of wine, coffee, tea, boiled onions, favorite gravy (recipe below), squash soup (recipe below), pickles, radishes, olives, hard candy, after-dinner mints, one lite beer, fruit bowl, cole

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Support Local Handmade With Etsy Maine Team By Grace Kimball In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, while searching out the best deal on the perfect gift, it is all too easy to forget the potential impact our dollars have on the local community. "Buy Local" movements across the country seek to educate consumers about the positive effect they can have on their local economy by shopping at locally owned and independent businesses. In addition to direct positive effects for the buyer, such as finding unique, quality goods, buying local can help your community weather this economic storm, and indeed, thrive in it. Recent studies show that out of $100 spent at locally owned and operated businesses, $45 stays in the local economy, compared to only $14 that stays if you shop at a national chain. Buying local offers a more eclectic variety of products than a big box store, while supporting the local economy and small business entrepreneurs. It's no secret that Mainers feel a strong sense of local pride, and so should be especially receptive to the "Buy Local" movement. Maine products and craftsmanship have long been recognized as some of the highest quality in the country, and now it's easier than ever to find a wide variety of Maine-made products. Without ever leaving

A beautiful silver jewelry piece from Jennifer Atkins Lisa of Quench Metalworks of South China. your home, without ever leaving one website, for that matter, you can discover a vast collection of Maine artisans selling a myriad of handcrafted goods. This website is Etsy.com, and in 2009 alone, Etsy has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Good Morning America, and named one of Time.com's "50 Best Websites" of the year. What you may not have heard of is the Etsy Maine Team. The Etsy Maine Team is a group of close to 400 Maine artists and craftspeople, each carving out their own niche of handmade products. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse listings make it like no other resource out there for Mainers looking to shop local. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can find something for your grandmother and your punk rocker cousin and everyone in between,â&#x20AC;? says Jennifer Atkins Lisa. Lisa is the Maine Team's co-captain, and owner of Quench Metalworks, a

Linda Kennedy of Lizzyoos teaches a tie dye making workshop at Sweetland Retreat in Manchester. small jewelry studio in South China, where she makes limited edition and one-of-a-kind pieces out of 18kt gold and sterling silver. The team draws together artisans from across the state, working in mediums that range from jewelry makers like Lisa to woodworkers like Bob Matus, owner of Heron Cove Wood Carving. Virtually whatever you're looking for, you can find a crafter right here in Maine who is making it, from oneof-a-kind greeting cards to original fine art. Joy Ribisi is co-owner of Sweetland Retreat in Manchester, Maine, and along with her twin sister, Jamie Ribisi-Braley and brother-in-law Brian Braley, has also utilized the Maine Team as their busi-

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MaineGeneral Medical Center is partnering with the Maine Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to hold H1N1 community flu shot clinics for children age 6 months to 6 years old. There is no cost for these vaccinations. The second clinic is scheduled Thursday, December 22 in Augusta. It will be held at the Augusta Lodge of Elks, 367 Civic Center Drive, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To learn more, visit www.mainegeneral.org/ fluseason. n

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KVCC Launches New Maine Quality Center Partnership with Fisher Engineering

A worker at Fisher Engineering’s Rockland facility welds sections of a snow plow recently. Kennebec Valley Community College has announced a new Maine Quality Centers partnership with Fisher Engineering (Fisher) to recruit and train students for welding and metal fabricating positions at the company’s Rockland, ME facility. Fisher, a subsidiary of Douglas Dynamics, LLC., has manufactured snowplows for more than 60 years in the coastal city. In April, Douglas Dynamics announced the closure of its Johnson City, TN facility and its plan to

relocate production to Milwaukee, WI and Rockland, ME. In preparation for this move, the Rockland location is expanding its current manufacturing facility by 53,000 sq ft, with an anticipated completion date of mid-February 2010. To support the additional production, Fisher is expecting to hire approximately 40-50 students once their training is complete. There is no cost to students who enroll in the program. “It is an extremely exciting time for Fisher Engi-

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neering to be expanding its manufacturing facility in this economy,” Carrie Lord, Human Resources Manager for Fisher, said. “We are equally enthusiastic about the partnership with the Maine Quality Centers program and KVCC.” “Together we have designed a training program that will enable students to learn a wide variety of new skills. Graduates from the program may potentially come to work for us joining a team of existing employees that have up to 30 years experience building innovative best in class snow and ice removal products. I look forward to attending some of the classes and meeting students,” Lord added. Those interested in the training may contact their nearest Maine CareerCenter for more information. Locations of CareerCenters and contact information are available at www.mainecareercenter.com. They may also contact Flora Stack, KVCC Continuing Education Department Coordinator, at 453-5800 or fstack@ kvcc.me.edu. The partnership creates an educational opportunity that will provide hands-on welding training at the Fairfield campus of the College and classroom training in Augusta and eventually Rockland. Training is scheduled to begin in December and run through May of 2010. “Anyone interested in this opportunity should go to their CareerCenter, fill out an application, and the

College will be in touch with them,” Bruce Davis, KVCC’s Associate Dean of Continuing Education, said. “I will be recruiting students with the help of the CareerCenters statewide with particular emphasis in the Rockland and Augusta areas.” Applicants are required to have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. Some prior experience in the field of welding fabricating is also desired. Approximately 391 hours of instruction will be offered with the majority of time spent on gas metal arc welding, commonly called MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding. Some hours will also be spent on basic math, safety, computer, and fabrication training. The value of the training is approximately $150,000, acccording to Davis. James McGowan, Director of the Maine Quality Centers program, said the partnership with Fisher and KVCC will have many benefits for all involved. “Maine Quality Centers is pleased to partner with Fisher Engineering and KVCC to train Maine workers in support of the company's Rockland expansion,” McGowan said. “Expanding the skill base of our workforce also expands the economic possibilities for our communities, and we look forward to working with additional area businesses in the future.” Established by the Legis-

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Thomas College Receives One Man in His Time Plays Many Parts Diversity in Athletics Award John McDonald

Thomas Athletics Recognized by NCAA for Gender Equity

The Thomas College Athletics department has been recognized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) with a Diversity in Athletics Award. Thomas College Athletics won the Diversity in Athletics Award in the category of Gender Equity (Title IX Proportionality). Title IX is a law passed in 1972 that requires gender equity for boys and girls in every educational program that receives federal funding. Thomas is the only Maine college to be recognized with a Diversity in Athletics Award. The Award is presented on an annual basis by the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport at Texas A&M University in collaboration with the NCAA. Athletic departments participate in a survey conducted by the Laboratory and award winners are those who have achieved the highest scores in the areas of: diversity strategy, gender diversity of department employees, racial diversity of department employees, value

and attitudinal diversity of department employees, gender equity compliance (substantial proportionality), and overall excellence in diversity. In all, fifty colleges and universities around the nation were recognized. Other award winners in the Gender Equity category include University of Texas at Dallas, New England College, Babson College, Connecticut College, State University of New York at Farmingdale and University of Wisconsin, Platteville. According to the Laboratory for Diversity in Sport website (www. diversityinsport.com), despite the numerous diversity-related problems and issues in university athletics, there are many athletics departments that excel in the area of diversity. These departments have non-discriminatory policies and regulations. They value their employees and student athletes and make efforts to treat them fairly and justly. In short, these departments value diversity. This Award is aimed at

recognizing the athletic departments that excel in the area of diversity and highlighting the diversity success stories. In doing so, the Award illustrates that it is possible to have a diverse workplace and provide equitably for all persons, irrespective of their individual differences. The recipients of this year’s Award are all congratulated on their exemplary work in the area of diversity. “To be recognized for our Title IX proportionality by the NCAA is a great honor for Thomas College and our Athletic Department,” states Deb Biche, Thomas’ director of athletics. “As an institution, Thomas College and its administration have strived to provide an equitable environment and opportunities for all of our students. This award recognizes that effort and our proactive approach toward gender equity.” For more information, please contact Deb Biche, director of athletics, at 207-859-1404 or athdir@thomas.edu. n

It was a little after five in the morning when I got in my car one recent Saturday, as I went over in my mind the busy weekend I had ahead of me. My plans got a little more complicated when I started the engine and was greeted by the dashboard’s friendly “CHECK ENGINE” sign. It occurred to me that glaring dashboard signs never seem to come on when you have all kinds of time to deal with them. It’s always when you’ve got lots of places to go and things to do. The Boy Scouts among you are probably saying, “Well, John, you should always be prepared no matter where or when your CHECK ENGINE light comes on.” Yes, I know and thanks for the reminder. In the past I was prepared for such things, carrying a roll of

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Happy Holidays from your friends in the Graduate and Continuing Education Department at Thomas College!

For your next event, consider adding John McDonald's "A taste of Maine humor" to the program. John has been entertaining audiences for over 25 years and he gets funnier every year. When not telling funny stories, John writes a weekly syndicated column and hosts Portland's #1 rated weekend radio talk show. He has also written three books, including the best sellers: "A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar" and "The Maine Dictionary." For booking information call: 899.1868 or email: mainestoryteller@yahoo.com

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Kennebec Land Trust

This 120-acre preserve protects important wildlife habitat and woodland surrounding Shedd Pond. Gannett Woods is adjacent to the 708-acre Allen Whitney Memorial Forest, which is a managed woodland owned by the New England Forestry Foundation. Photograph © Jym St. Pierre

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The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) was formed in 1988 subsequent to some informal meetings in the Wayne/Winthrop and Readfield areas. A group of citizens were concerned about commercial and residential growth and the disappearance of the natural landscape in the Kennebec Valley and Watershed. A steering committee was formed and the KLT was

created. The goal of the organization is to preserve and protect the natural landscapes of the Kennebec River and surrounding Lakes Region, and educate the public about their value. Other similar groups in Maine were started around the same general time frame, including the successful Androscoggin Land Trust, when a group of Turner residents had the same concerns as those in the Capitol regions. I attended one of a series of Lyceum, or informational seminars, given to raise public awareness about

the many properties the Kennebec Land Trust now has under its protection and management. The November 19 meeting was held at the Pine Tree State Arboretum in Augusta. It featured a Power Point slide presentation narrated by former KLT presidents, Jym St. Pierre and Deb Sewall. Sewall currently serves as Board Secretary while St. Pierre is on the Advisory Board. Jym St. Pierre is the Maine Director for Restore: The North Woods, a group dedicated to protecting and restoring the North Woods of New England. It is af-

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Bog Pond, Manchester, Maine. This preserve encompasses 90 acres, donated to the Kennebec Land Trust in 2007. It provides wildlife habitat for beavers, moose, Canada geese, ospreys and wood ducks. Photograph © Jym St. Pierre filiated with a nation-wide movement to promote and regulate our National Parks in their originally intended manner. The slide presentation featured color photographs and maps of the many areas under KLT protection, while the speakers gave brief histories and shared the kinds of recreational uses they offer. About 90% of the land now under the protection of the Trust has been donated either outright or through conservation easements. Most of these local treasures offer public access for hiking, paddling, bird watching, Nordic Skiing or just enjoying nature on one of the 20-miles of trails. The stories of how the KLT has acquired properties are varied and interesting.

There are associations with former Governor Curtis, the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Lands for Maine Future, New England Forestry Foundation and the Kennebec Savings Bank. In a couple cases the donations came from farmers or landowners who no longer wished to manage their properties, but wanted a way to protect them from development and make them available to a respectful public. With twenty years behind it now the Kennebec Land Trust now protects over 3000 acres of land in 14 towns from Leeds and Litchfield to Vienna and Vassalboro. The sizes of the parcels range from the 3.5acre Whittier Shore Land in Vienna to the 152-acre

Vaughan Woods in Hallowell. The natural offerings the KLT preserves are even more varied, including streams & shorelines, ponds, wildflowers and berry patches, working farms, islands and stonewalls. The KLT has a Board of Directors, an Advisory Board and many volunteers who act as stewards of the various properties under its protection. According to Jym St. Pierre, all these folks are “….a highlyskilled group of people.” For more information, the KLT website is: www.tklt. org. The website contains information and maps of the many properties, directions and proper access, and public usage etiquette. n

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It’s holiday time and it’s a good time to splurge and go off your diet and feast on the forbidden goodies. Build a fire for chestnuts and tell the children the story of the first Christmas and the meaning of the gifts that were given back then. Tell them about the Three Kings called the Magi and the three gifts they brought

from the East. Do you know their names or the gifts? This summer we went to a birthday party and Nancy Leeman Rametta brought these new and interesting bon bons and then graciously shared the recipe with us. Try it – you can’t have just one. Oreo Bon Bons 1 18oz pkg. Oreo cookies 1 8oz cream cheese 1 lb white chocolate Crush the Oreos frosting and all in a food processor

until crumbs are very fine. Place in a bowl and add softened cream cheese with a mixer until dough forms a ball. Form this into one inch balls and place this on a cookie sheet that you have lined with wax paper. Let set than dip them in the melted white chocolate. Place in the refrigerator. Grammy Young’s Peanut Blossom Cookies ¾ cup peanut butter ½ cup shortening 1/3 cup white sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 3 Tbs milk 1 tspn vanilla 1 ½ cup flour ½ tspn baking soda ½ tspn salt 1 pkg chocolate kisses Combine peanut butter and shortening and mix thoroughly. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, mix well. Add milk and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt gradually to peanut butter mixture. Stir until well blended. Shape into ½ inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5-6 minutes or until set (if large cookies 10-12 minutes). Take from oven and quickly press chocolate kisses in the center of each cookie. When cool, remove from the cookie sheet. Chocolate Nutty Bars 1¾ cup graham crackers 1 stick of butter

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MaineGeneral Medical Center recently concluded the first phase of its schoolvaccination program, an unprecedented effort this year that helped protect more than 8,500 students at 40 schools throughout the Kennebec Valley from the H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses. With major assistance from regional emergencymedical services and nursing volunteers, and with the cooperation of school officials throughout the region, MaineGeneral used its resources as the region’s largest health-care provider to benefit the communities it serves. “It was a challenge to deliver both H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines at the same time,” said Natalie Morse, community health director at MaineGeneral’s Prevention Center. “It went very smoothly. “We’re proud of the way our organization recognized that H1N1 was a real concern this year and made school vaccinations such a priority,” Morse added. MaineGeneral employees and volunteers immunized 8,584 school students against the H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses. Some 8,178 doses of H1N1 vaccine were administered, as were 3,984 doses of seasonal flu vaccine. Many students received both vaccines.

Catherine Rines The Samuel Grant Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Gardiner recently honored Catherine Rines for being a member of the DAR for 65 years. She was presented with a certificate from the National DAR in Washington, D.C., along with flowers and a birthday cake. Catherine is celebrating her 94th birthday this month.

She has been a very active and outstanding member for all of her 65 years in the Chapter. She served three three-year terms as regent and many years as chaplain, a position which she still fills. She is still very active in her church, and during her younger years she taught voice and piano to many young people in the Gardiner-

Litchfield area. When Mr. Muskie was governor, she was Mrs. Muskie's social Secretary. Her husband, Fred Rines, was postmaster in Gardiner for many years and her son, Brian Rines, was mayor of Gardiner for many years. The contributions she has made to the DAR Chapter and Gardiner are immeasurable. n

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community by vaccinating school-age children and they provided this gift at no cost to the schools or families,” said Bouchard. “MaineGeneral’s initiative in partnering with schools and school nurses is a clear indication of the hospital’s commitment and investment in the local community,” Bouchard added. Prior to the vaccination program’s launch, Dr. Steve Diaz, vice president for medical administration at MaineGeneral, spoke to officials from 12 schools, mostly in the Greater Waterville area, about the need to vaccinate children against the H1N1 virus this season. Diaz credited strong support from EMS volunteers and area schools in making the vaccination effort successful. Delta Ambulance in Waterville provided many of the volunteers who made the school clinics possible. “We have had outstanding support,” Diaz said. “It was a true community partnership.” Many school districts took advantage of the vaccination effort. MaineGeneral organized vaccinations for students in school districts spread out geographically from Wiscasset to Lawrence High School in Fairfield to Monmouth Academy. n

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Maine Breast Health Leadership Awards Presented at Blaine House Professionals and Volunteers Honored for Dedication and Commitment

The Maine Breast Health Leadership Awards were presented at the annual Silver Tea hosted by First Lady Karen Baldacci at the Blaine House in Augusta as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s recipients were Betsy St. Germaine of Cape Elizabeth in the Professional category and Lisa Jepson Wahlstrom of Bangor in the Volunteer category—each recognized for their leadership in advocating for the breast cancer needs of Maine women. For more than 25 years, Betsy St. Germaine has worked tirelessly to support breast cancer patients in Maine. She is most recognized for her work at the Breast Cancer Center at Maine Medical Center’s Cancer Institute where her compassion and dedication for the patients and their families make her a role model for all nurses on a daily basis. In 1994, she developed Maine Medical Center’s Breast Health Education Program and help set standards of care

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for breast cancer patients. Betsy recognized early in her career the importance of oncology nurses in cancer care and was a founding member of the Southern Maine Oncology Nursing Society in 1984. She is also a founding member of the Maine Breast Nurse Network, a group dedicated to raising standards of care for breast patients throughout the state. “I can’t think of a more creative or caring nurse in the state of Maine

gives of her time, energy, and wisdom in a myriad of ways and leads by example. Her energy and advocacy for breast cancer health and awareness make her a role model for what leadership is about: influencing others with great confidence and conviction. In addition to her work in breast cancer awareness, she also has volunteered for Multiple Sclerosis, Teen Parent Education Programs, Bangor Symphony Orches-

than this brilliant woman who is so deserving of this honor,” said Linda Zeigler, RNC, Nurse Navigator at Penobscot Bay Medical center in Rockport. Lisa Jepson Wahlstrom is a breast cancer survivor and volunteer with the Maine Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. She has been a Komen Maine Race for the Cure volunteer since 2001 and a Komen Maine Board Member and Grants Chair since 2004. Lisa

tra, Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary, and Boy Scouts. “Breast cancer does not define Lisa Wahlstrom but her passions do, “said Judy Horan, WLBZ2 president & general manager. “Frequently wearing the pink of a survivor, Lisa is never without the matching pink bracelet that signifies her support for ending breast cancer. I cannot imagine a

person more deserving of this award.” The Maine Leadership Award for Breast Health, created in 1998, is a collaborative effort of the American Cancer Society, the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, the Maine Cancer Foundation, the Maine Breast Cancer Coalition, Maine Breast Nurse Network, and Maine Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Leadership Awards are presented annually during the month of October to recognize Maine residents who have made exceptional contributions to promoting breast health, improving understanding of breast cancer, and/or working toward the elimination of the disease at the national, state, or local level. Nominations are accepted year round and nomination forms can be found at www.cancer.org/ blainehousetea. n

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hilarating. But, in the end, healthy wins,” he said. Richard explained that at first he rode because the American Lung Association had a great bike ride. As time went on, he realized that many participants ride in honor or memory of someone with lung disease. “I realized that lung disease affects more people than you think. You can donate money but riding in the trek shows real commitment and support,” he added. Not only has Richard been an enthusiastic participant in the trek, but he has rallied a team Last year, the Central Maine Cycling Club Team had 25 members. Another personal accomplishment is having “gotten hell to freeze over.” His wife, Angela, said that she would ride when hell froze over. She rode in 2009. He has integrated bicycling into his family life and hopes to have his three daughters ride next year as well. His goal for 2010 is a team of 50 riders with a financial goal of $35,000. Today Richard is an accomplished cyclist. He is a certified instructor of kids

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much time before the next trek. His website irproshop. com, includes a minute-byminute countdown. The Trek Across Maine is the largest fundraising event of the American Lung Association. It rides from Sunday River Ski Resort to Belfast from June 18 to 20, 2010. For more information on how you can sign up as a rider or a volunteer, visit biketreknewengland.org or call 1-800-499-LUNG. The American Lung Association of New England is part of the American Lung Association, the oldest voluntary health organization in the U.S. Established in 1904 to combat

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From high quality gold and silver jewelry, to medic alert bracelets, watchbands, amazing diamonds and beautiful Maine gemstones, KJR invites you to stop by and experience the difference. Open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 6:00, Saturdays 9:00 to 5:00 and Sundays until Christmas noon to 5:00. For more information call 582-5200(Farmingdale) or 626-5400 (Augusta). n

Happy Holidays The Kennedy Learning Center will serve as the accommodations for Kieve-Wavus Education's Veterans' Getaway on Damariscotta Lake. Kieve-Wavus Education, Inc. on Damariscotta Lake is sponsoring two five-day pilot programs designed to help Iraq & Afghanistan veterans from New England reintegrate successfully into society after their tours of duty. The object of the program is to engage service members in challenging and fun activities that build rapport, camaraderie and support resiliency, health

and well being during transition to civilian life. This reintegration program is at no-charge to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans and will include many opportunities to participate in winter activities, adventure/ropes course, ice fishing, snow shoeing, as well as indoor rock climbing. There will also be evening activities, entertain-

ment and time to relax. The dates for this pilot program are January 31st - February 5th and February 7th - 12th and will serve 30 single men, E6 and below (non officers) for the first week and 30 single women, E6 and below for the second week. Veterans will stay at The Kennedy Learning Center, a private retreat on the shores of Damariscotta Lake. They will enjoy terrif-

ic food and beautiful rooms with lake views. Kieve has developed this opportunity for veterans in consultation with the military and its colleagues. Both General Bill Libby, the Commissioner of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, and Matt Flavin, President Obama’s advisor on Veterans’ Affairs, endorse this program. n

Delivering wishes merry and bright to all our friends and neighbors. As the new year approaches, we’d like to thank the folks who have helped make this past year a vintage one for us. We wish you and yours much health, happiness and good fortune in 2010 and beyond.

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