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INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............. 2 Maine News Calendar............. 5 Healthy Geezer .......................4 Classifieds.............................. 6 Movie Review....................... 12 John McDonald .....................14
AUGUSTA — Visits by the tall ships to Maine coastal towns and cities, community gatherings across the state and a reintroduction of Eastern white pines are among the activities and events that will help Maine celebrate its 200th anniversary, state Archivist David Cheever said at a May 18 meeting of the Kennebec Historical Society. Cheever, who is vice chair of the Maine Bicentennial Commission, was guest speaker as the organization held a wine and cheese gathering to expand its membership. KHS President Patsy Crockett also announced the
FEATURE ARTICLES We win when we see others win............................ 3 What’s wrong with me?........... 4 Handy tips on hand disease Dupytren’s contraclure............ 7 Design a dream outdoor entertaining space................. 8 Who will inherit your money? ...10 City parks are for more than just picnics ..................................15
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nonprofit group’s goal of expanding its 500-plus membership to 1,891, a number corresponding to the year KHS was founded. A flotilla of tall ships from several countries will be a centerpiece of the celebration of Maine’s 200th anniversary of statehood, Cheever told KHS members and guests at the group’s headquarters. Visits to several coastal ports in addition to Portland are also envi-
sioned. A reintroduction of Eastern white pines, the grand trees that were once a staple of the British navy and became symbolic of the state’s growth, is also planned. The bicentennial commission is encouraging community gatherings, such as covered dish suppers, throughout the bicentennial year to draw Mainers together in celebration. Bicentennial celebrations will begin July 26, the 200th anniversary of the day when voters approved Maine’s secession from Massachusetts. Official statehood happened March 15, 1820.
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FEATURE COLUMN
We win when we see others win
Britny Belskis
Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.
Hey friends, I read a quote from one of my favorite authors a few days ago on Instagram that said, “We win when we want others to win.” I don’t
know about you, but this just stopped me right in my tracks. I feel like this is an example of what we as humans are created for. In this article we will tackle a few steps to guide you through this process. In a world that is spinning so fast, our only focus is on ourselves rather than on other people. We tend to focus on what is important to us, our wants, needs and other means that we might have. It’s totally OK to feel like this — it’s our humanist coming out.
To be honest, I am like this sometimes, too. But it’s when we decide to choose to live differently, to focus our mindset on helping others to reach their full potential, that brings us closer to the incredible joy in our own lives. You may be wondering what that might look like in your daily life. It may look like being a mother or father figure in that child’s life who only has one parent at home. Or it might look like building each other up when the world is telling us that we aren’t
enough. Whatever the calling is, pursue it with your whole heart. This is evident in my own life. I try to make a point to call out and evoke the wonders in someone’s life. I love seeing the transitional shift where they decide to leave the darkness behind and walk into the calling that has been set forth in their life. It’s seeing the win in that person’s life. Doing that leads us into seeing the win in our life, as well as speaking the win in
another person’s life. Once you determine what your win is, that is what you will focus on. It can be in a relationship. For instance, Andy Stanley described his and his wife’s win for their relationship was to be always where the other person is. What I think he meant was that you like what the other person does. It can be one year down the road, five years down the road or even 35 years down the road. The Stanley’s win was that they want to still be around each other from the start-
ing point to the finish line. This also shows us when we are seeing the win in others’ lives. What this looks like in my own life was when there were voices that were telling me not to go into ministry because of different things, I had others speaking out the win in my own life. That propelled me forward to prepare myself to see that win in my own life. So here is the next step for you — proclaim the win in your life and others. Celebrate the small victories!
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Health & FEATURE COLUMNS
What’s wrong with me?
Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
The other day I spent 30 minutes looking for a financial document I promised I would deliver to our office administrator. After exhausting all logical hiding places, I decided to recreate it, so I spent an additional 40 min-
utes racking my brain while drafting up a new document. Within the hour, signed, sealed and delivered, I presented the document to my office administrator and continued onto the next mission. Being on screech since 5 a.m., I had an overwhelming thirst. As I swung open the refrigerator to investigate the beverage situation, there it was, “my financial document,” hiding behind the orange juice. Have you ever had a morning like this? Please tell me I am not alone. I thought, what’s wrong with my brain? Why didn’t I see that docu-
ment when I reached for eggs earlier that day? Oh God, is it menopause or maybe I should start drinking decaf? What’s wrong with me? Naturally, and no surprise to anyone who knows me, I started researching foods that help with brain power. Then I started researching exercise and nutrition for eye health and vision. I do eat lots of leafy greens and vegetables that enhance eye health. I also eat nuts and salmon, containing omega 3 fatty acids to help with brain function and memory — all great material for futures articles but no answers to my
lost document craziness — so I sat back and pondered. Reality check and the lights came on. The truth is there is nothing wrong with me or you, for that matter. We are normal people trying to get it all done in a world of craziness, while juggling multiple roles with family, work and play. Now what to do about it? How about if we all lean on each other and say, “It’s OK to take a break; it’s OK to go for a walk and clear your head; it’s OK to take time for self.” Did you know you can be 22 percent more productive
and have a 21 percent clearer mind with only 30 minutes of exercise a day? That is good self-time well spent. A recent study by The University of Bristol in England analyzed 200 employees at three different locations working in different industries. The employees evaluated themselves on a day with exercise and a day without. The results were astonishing. On workout days, participants’ scores were 21 percent higher for concentration on work, 22 percent higher for finishing their work on time, 25 percent higher for working without unscheduled breaks,
and an incredible 41 percent higher for feeling motivated to work. There are many other studies proving similar results. By giving yourself more attention through exercise, you can actually give more to those you love. So, you ask, what is the best exercise? I say anything you love doing. Luckily for us, the number one answer science has come up with is “walking.” Almost everyone can walk, and it doesn’t take special equipment — just a good pair of sneakers. Live Long, Live Well
The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti
Q. Since my eyes started to go, I’ve been hallucinating and I’m afraid to tell anyone about it. Any ideas? A. Hallucinations can be a symptom of a variety of problems—both physical and mental. They can be caused by schizophrenia, dementia, depression, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, fever, drugs, and alcohol. You should see a doctor immediately about this symptom. You wrote that your hallucinations started
with impaired vision. Visual loss (worse than 20/60 in both eyes) is a common cause of hallucinations, too. However, research suggests that they are more likely to appear if you have visual acuity between 20/120 and 20/400. About one in ten people with vision problems has hallucinations. It is suspected that this phenomenon is under-reported because victims fear they are losing their minds and don’t want their doctors to know. Complex hallucinations among people with vision loss is called Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). Charles Bonnet was a Swiss philosopher. In 1760, he described this condition
in his 89-year-old grandfather who was blinded by cataracts. These hallucinations can strike at any age, but usually affect seniors. The most likely reason that the syndrome affects the elderly is the prevalence of visual problems in this age group. The common conditions leading to CBS are age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataract. It’s common for visionrelated hallucinations to be doozies—odd people, animals, panoramas, bizarre images right out of the most phantasmagorical dreams. These images—sometimes called visual hallucinations—can range from
elaborate images to lesscomplex line patterns. The pictures appear suddenly and can last for hours. The visual hallucinations often stop within a year to eighteen months. However, it is difficult to predict the frequency of the hallucinations and how long they will persist. Today, CBS is not widely known even among physicians. One reason for this phenomenon is that many of those who hallucinate keep it to themselves. There is no cure for CBS. The best way to handle the syndrome is to reassure victims that the weird images are a symptom of eye disease, not mental illness. The syndrome is sometimes called “phantom
vision” and it is compared to phantom limbs. Amputees can have sensations from limbs they no longer have. Similarly, when retinal cells become impaired and are no longer able to receive and relay visual images to the brain, the visual system begins firing off images on its own. A research study in the Netherlands found that people used a variety of techniques to deal with CBS. If you believe you are suffering from the syndrome, try these:
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then open them.
• Look away from the image quickly.
• Walk away from the image or approach it.
• Stare at the image. • Turn a light on. • Concentrate on something else.
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style BBQ and live music around the fire pit follow, $125 /individual, $450/ team and includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch (catered by Cohen on the Meadows), homestyle BBQ dinner, awards, contests for longest drive, accuracy drive, putting and hole-in-one contest for a chance to win $5,000. www.spectrumgenerations. org/golf. June 21 — Reception for "Striped" and "Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between" exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. June 21 — Maine Wildlife Park Open House, 5-8 p.m., watch the animals feed, including moose, lynx, foxes, cougars, vultures and bears, mainewildlifepark@maine.rr.com. June 21, 22 — Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Talk about a Murder!" beginning at 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford, 207-3690205. June 22 — Property Pedal Bike Tour, Kennebec Valley Bike Club and KLT tour highlighting most scenic properties; two routes, beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced, Route TBD, 207-3772848. June 22 — Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K run/ walk in memory of deputy June 22; registation 8:15 a.m., race at 9 a.m.; Poland Spring Heritage Days, 10 a.m. Poland Spring Inn, 640 Maine St. (Route 26), Poland Spring, https:// dps5k.weebly.com. June 22 — Mahoosuc Land Trust tee identification walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm, Bethel. www.mahoosuc.org/ events-calendar, barbara@ mahoosuc.org, 207-8243806. June 22 — Raymond Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided tour of seven local gardens, benefits Raymond Village Library, $15, $20 day of tour, ticket information at raymondvillagelibrary.org. June 22 — Greene Baptist Church frontier oneday Vacation Bible School adventure, for children entering kindergarten through
sixth grade, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the church, 102 Main St., Greene, register at https://vbspro. events/p/events/558f8f. June 22 — Rangeley Lupine Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, 207864-5571. June 22 — Topsham Public Library screening "Muppet Treasure Island," 1 p.m., rated G, free, open to public, popcorn will be served, 207- 725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org. June 22 — Short Folks For Hope Foundation 3rd annual Folk Fair, 1-4 p.m., Phoenix Karate Academy, 945 Center St., Auburn, family fun event and charity benefit; admission $5, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, karate demonstrations, self defense lessons, raffles, food, www.shortfolks.org. June 22 — Music in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m., French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane, Jay, featuring "The Pop Rocks" performing songs from the 1950s, free. June 22, 23 — Rally for Norlands: Civil War Living History Weekend in Livermore. Encampments, battle scenarios, fashion show, blacksmithing, music, one-room schoolhouse, mansion tours, country dance, and more. www. NORLANDS.org or www. Facebook.com/rallyfornorlands. June 25 — “Tide Pools” by Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program, free, open to public, 10 a.m., Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, preschool and up, 207-495-3508. June 25 — Auburn Public Library Teen Summer Program kickoff, Odds Bodkin presents “Hercules in Hell: A Greek Myth,” 1-2 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, teens 12 and older, adults welcome. June 26 — Author James Hornor at Tospham Public Library, 6 p.m., 25 Foreside Road, 207-7251727, www.topshamlibrary.org. June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-241-
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Handy tips on hand disease Dupytren’s contracture By Diane Atwood About 12 years ago, Donald Jones ran into a friend who used to be a hand surgeon. When they shook hands, the friend felt a cord in Donald’s palm and told him that he had Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s means you can’t straighten some of your fingers, usually the ring and/or the little finger and sometimes the thumb. Donald knew what it was. His father had a contracture in one of his fingers. “He didn’t do anything about it until his finger curled over and grew right into his palm,” said Donald. “He had to have major surgery. They had to cut the cords in his hand to open up his fingers.“ How Dupuytren’s develops Underneath all skin, including on the palm, is a sheet of connective tissue, the fascia. With Dupuytren’s, the fascia becomes diseased. The first sign is usually a small nodule or a
bump in the palm, says Dr. Youssra Marjoua, a Portland orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist. “It may feel like a callous,” he said. “There’s no pain, but it continues to evolve into a cord. The cord doesn’t immediately contract, but eventually will attach to the skin above. As that happens, it starts to actually bring the skin down and leads to a flexed finger.” The highest prevalence is in senior Caucasian men, mostly of northern European descent. They usually have a family history of the condition. Donald’s progressed slowly in both ring fingers. “I would shake hands and it would feel funny,” he said. “Your finger has curled over and you can’t even force it back. “ In April, he had a procedure to release the cords and his bent fingers, first in one hand and a month later, the other. He could have opted for surgery to remove the diseased fascia, but in-
stead, had an enzyme, Xiaflex, injected into the cord. The enzyme softens and weakens the cord so that in a day or two it’s possible to break it up by stretching and bending the finger. In one finger, Donald inadvertently did it on his own. “I had the shot one day and the next day I was shopping, I grabbed the door of the bottle return to drop the bottles in and I felt it pull a little bit. When I went in that next day to have it stretched, he said, ‘Oh, you already did it.’ So that pulling already stretched it some and then he did the rest.” Donald says he’s glad he had the procedure done because his fingers are no longer bent. But he still has a bit of trouble opening jars and there’s a chance he’ll have another procedure in the future on his little finger, which has a cord. Deciding how or if to treat Marjoua says it’s difficult to predict the severity of the disease. Just
CU picture is Donald demonstrating how his father’s finger looked.
How Donald’s finger looked before procedure.
because there is a nodule, or even a cord, doesn’t mean the finger will bend. To make a diagnosis, in addition to asking questions and examining the hand, the doctor will do a tabletop test, where the patient puts his hand palm down on a table. If all fingers and the entire surface of the palm can be flat without any gap, it usually means the contraction doesn’t need intervention.
If treatment is necessary, two factors should be considered before choosing surgery versus an injection. First: Is there a clear palpable cord that medicine can be safely injected into? The medicine must only go into diseased tissue and not in the tendon or surrounding arteries and nerves. Second: If it’s so severe the patient has a finger and palm deformity and the cord can’t be seen, surgery is an option.
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Some can choose between surgery or injection. In surgery, because the diseased fascia is removed, there is less chance of a recurrence, but it usually can’t be totally removed, so it doesn’t eliminate the risk. Either way, there is no easy way to predict a recurrence. Anyone who suspects he may have Dupuytren’s shouldn’t wait until his finger is curled over before seeing a doctor.
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Gretchen Marion HALLOWELL — The Harlow, home of the Kennebec Valley Art Association, is welcoming
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will help us continue the growth we’re experiencing in our new location. She is a strong addition to both Hallowell and the Kennebec Valley art community. I look forward to the creativity and leadership she will provide The Harlow.” Marion succeeds Deb Fahy, who served the organization for more than 14 years. The Harlow is a membership based 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to con-
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Establish goals As with any project, the first step when coordinating outdoor living areas is to determine what you hope to achieve with the space. Will it be a location for lounging? Will people be cooking meals outside? Is the pool the central focus of the yard? Answering these questions and more can help homeowners decide how to design their entertaining spaces. Remember, however, that goals may evolve as landscape designers and even architects make their own suggestions for the space or present limitations.
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Hall-Dale wins prize in SAT practice challenge FARMINGDALE — Over the past school year, the College Board challenged Maine’s rural and small schools to encourage their students to connect their College Board and Khan Academy accounts to receive a free personalized SAT practice plan. A total of 15 Maine school districts participated in College Board’s Maine Rural and Small School Official SAT Practice All In Challenge. Some 700 stu-
dents in grades 9-12 completed more than 60,000 practice problems and logged more than 1,500 hours of practice. From the total group, Hall-Dale High School earned the $8,000 REACH Award: Growth for achieving the highest percent increase of linked accounts, according to a news release from the school. The school hosted an assembly on Friday, June 7, at which it received its prize.
The College Board and Khan Academy developed the interactive practice tools to help all students, regardless of income level or background. In partnership with the University of Maine system, the Maine Community College system, and the National Rural Education Association, Maine educators encouraged the use of the program among their students. The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative provided funding.
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Keeping up with Maine fishing laws with online tool AUGUSTA — Did you know Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has put together a new service for anglers? If you have ever been on a lake and
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Edward E. Spaulding Sr. 1933-2019
WATERVILLE — Edward E. Spaulding Sr., 85, passed away May 15, at Inland Hospital. He was born May 17, 1933, in Skowhegan, the son of Roy and Lucy (Tower) Spaulding. He attended Goodwill Hinkley School. He was a veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Navy from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1954. He was employed by Poirer Control, CooperWeymouth and Edward and Son’s Welding. Edward was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, president of United Brotherhool of Carpenters and Joiners of America for five years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his children and then his grandchildren as well as annual camping trips to Reid State Park
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grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Jane Spaulding; three sons, Daniel, Timothy and Roy Spaulding; parents, Roy and Lucy (Tower) Spaulding; three brothers, William, John and Arthur Spaulding; two daughtersin-law, Sheri and Linda Spaulding; and a brotherin-law, Louis Rabassa. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at the Oakland Legion, 22 Church S., Oakland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward’s memory to a charity of choice. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.
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Kennebec Land Trust hosts plein air workshop July 16 WINTHROP — Artist Judy Schuppien will lead participants in a pleinair painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, on Tuesday, July 16. The workshop will be at 3 p.m. at the Eastern River Preserve in Pittston. The property, conserved by the trust, features more than 3,000 feet of frontage on the
Eastern River. There are scenic views of the river and an extensive oxbow. The program is in anticipation of the trust’s 30th anniversary art show at the Harlow Gallery, in Hallowell, in October. Those participating should bring their own supplies and register by July 11 by calling the Kennebec Land Trust of-
fice at 207-377-3848 or email KBrewer@tklt.org. To get to the preserve, from Kelley Road in Pittston turn South on Blodgett Road. Follow the road south for almost two miles. Turn left into a small parking area. Look for the wooden KLT property sign and registration box. For more information visit www.tklt.org.
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techniques for defending against malicious cyberattacks. Training opportunities include large‐scale exercises and capture the flag environments. Students and trainees will face live cyber-attacks that will allow them to build their skills on how to best detect, stop, and remediate cybersecurity incidents. Maine Cyber Range is designed to be a resource to all universities within the University of Maine system, as well as colleges, municipalities and businesses in Maine and across New England.
For more information about the Maine Cyber Range, please contact UMAcyber@maine.edu. UMA’s bachelor of science in cybersecurity program incorporates a multidisciplinary perspective through a combination of courses that offer a holistic approach to cybersecurity education by providing the opportunity to take courses not only in computer science and technology but also in the humanities, social sciences and ethics. For more information, visit www.uma.edu/cybersecurity.
Klahr Center exhibit tells story of Holocaust, from before through liberation AUGUSTA — The latest exhibit at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine will feature a collection of the artifacts that have been given to the HHRC over the years and compiled in a way that tells the story of the years leading up to the Holocaust through liberation. “Our Stories Have to Be Told: HHRC Artifacts from the Holocaust” brings together a powerful collection of items that have been donated or loaned to the HHRC over the years. The title comes from a quote by Holocaust survivor Jerry Slivka, who died in 2013 at the age of 98. He is one of several survivors whose quotes and reflections are included in the exhibit.
Slivka was born in the Ukraine, but his village was destroyed during World War I. The family moved to the Jewish section of another town nearby, Povursk. When Hitler came to power, Slivkay was out of school and moved to Lodz, Poland. He worked making sweaters and then returned to Povursk in 1937. Four years later, he was drafted into the Soviet army. During his service, he lost contact with his family. In 1943, Slivka was sent to a work camp in Siberia, where he remained until the end of the war. At that time, the Soviet Union had an agreement that those who were Polish citizens before 1939 could go back to Poland. Slivka qualified, submitted his application,
and a year later returned to Poland. He learned that his parents, sister and one brother had been killed. Jerry was able to find his surviving brother and the two traveled to Italy before arriving to the U.S. in 1948. Soon after, he met and married his wife Rochelle. The couple moved to Maine and helped found the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine. At the time of his death, he was survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. “Our Stories Have to Be Told: HHRC Artifacts from the Holocaust,” will be open through Sept. 13. The HHRC, located at the Michael Klahr Center on
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Michael Klahr Center on the UMA campus. the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on
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‘Aladdin’
MOVIE REVIEW
Lucas Allen (Walt Disney Pictures) 1992’s “Aladdin” remains one of Disney’s most beloved animated films and one of the titles that helped save its animation studio. It’s also best remembered for the late great Robin Williams’ beloved performance as the Genie. With the recent clout of adapting their animated classics into live-action blockbusters, Disney naturally brings back the colorful
adventure for a new generation of fans. The new version is brought to life by visionary filmmaker Guy Ritchie, who’s best known nowadays for his Sherlock Holmes films. In the town of Agrabah, a young thief named Aladdin (Mena Massoud) survives each day with the help of his pet monkey, Abu. He meets a beautiful princess named Jasmine (Naomi Scott), who’s snuck out of her kingdom to mingle with the townsfolk. She dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom, and her sultan father (Navid Negahban) has insisted she marry Prince Anders (Billy Magnussen) of Skanland. Just then, Aladdin gets caught and ends up in the clutch-
es of the evil Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) for a sinister plan. At the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin finds a magical lamp that unleashes the blue Genie (Will Smith) with a three-wish contract. For his first wish, Aladdin wishes to become a prince to impress Jasmine because of his love for her. As Prince Ali of Abudah, he manages to connect with the princess especially through a magic carpet ride. But Jafar and his parrot Iago (Alan Tudyk) becomes aware of the act and threatens to steal the lamp and the Genie for his own means. It’s easy to criticize a Disney movie like this for basically retelling a classic animated movie
in live-action form especially for something as beloved as Aladdin. But for all that trouble, the movie still manages to succeed in extending this story while offering new takes on classic moments we all remember. It shares some of the original’s magic just enough that both longtime fans and newcomers can find something to enjoy. At its two-hour length, this movie doesn’t outstay its welcome and it’s very worth watching. In the tradition of these Disney movies, the visual appeal is astounding, with a variety of colors splashing on the screen. The production value and cinematography are well-made to the point that it looked like every cent of the budget
shows the commitment the filmmakers put a lot into. Some of the CGI can be wonky, but it’s not too distracting enough that you’ll be busy being entertained by the spectacle. The original songs are also well performed by the actors especially “Friend Like Me,” “Prince Ali,” and “A Whole New World” feel just as magical as when they were first written. Smith brings his own voice and comedic timing to the Genie role successfully without simply replaying what Williams did before. He’s also naturally entertaining by reminding us why we loved the Fresh Prince to begin with. Massoud makes a very believable ver-
sion of the title character, while Scott makes a lasting impression as a strong female lead. Kenzari is a fine Jafar, but doesn’t have enough of the character’s evil personality in the original to make him very threatening. Like the other liveaction Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its tricky journey to the screen and comes out as entertaining and magical in its own way. But it won’t be the last of these this year, so we’ll see how the upcoming “The Lion King” will stack up. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG (for some action/ peril) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.5 Stars (Out of Four)
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Bring young, enthusiastic hunters along carefully
V. Paul Reynolds It was mid-November in the Big Deer Woods. A northeast wind rocked the hemlock tops and pushed a cold, pelting rain that seemed to penetrate the slicker beneath my wool hunting shirt. The damp, raw day was in my pores. Noon or not, it was time to call it a day. Heading back to camp, I could — in my mind’s eye— smell the hot coffee and feel the radiating heat from the old wood stove. Then, two fellow hunters from camp broke out of the fir thicket and waved me down. In
their early 20s, these already serious apprentice hunters — one of whom was my nephew and the other a son of a close friend — were excited about something. Over the wind and driving rain, they exclaimed ”You gotta help us, Uncle! There are two bucks bedded in the whippets in that cutting up above!.We saw them twice. We think that they’re still in there.” A dilemma for me. Camp beckoned. I was close to hypothermic, but the young men, operating under the illusion I was a seasoned deer hunter who would drum up a strategy to outwit these bucks, were looking for leadership. Protest as I might, they insisted I help and show them how to pursue the deer. “Tell you what,” I said to the eager twosome. “We’ll give it an hour, then yours truly is on his
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way back to camp to dry out, ok?” I offered. With the two boys posted at likely exit corridors through the tangle of whippets in the two-year old cutting, I began zig-zagging my way through the tangle in hopes of moving a deer. The steady downpour made the deer push all that more difficult; as I counseled myself to be patient and set a good example for these aspiring young deer hunters. Within seconds, I moved a big deer and it high-tailed it in the direction of one of the posted hunters. The muffled shot I expected never came. As it turned out, the posted hunter had decided to find a different spot to post himself, contrary to my instructions to “stay put.” Big, splayed buck tracks in the mud told the story; the buck kept its appointment at the designated place of my choosing; the novice hunter
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did not. I was furious and read him out for “going rogue” and not sticking to the game plan. “You blew it, son,” I hissed. “I moved that buck to right where you were supposed to be! What’s the matter with your head? Why in hell did you move? You guys are on your own. I am soaked and freezing and going back to camp.” Duly chastised, the young hunter apologized. After things cooled down, the second young hunter showed up.”That other buck is still in there, Unc. I swear I can smell him in those thickets,” he said. This story has a happy ending, sort of, and a lesson for experienced deer hunters who mentor young, aspiring hunters. The rain let up some. I was in the game and just couldn’t give up, not with a buck possibly that close.
With the boys posted again, I went back in the whippet tangle for another push. It was a slog, but before the afternoon was over a thick-necked, 12-point buck evading my scent sealed its fate while running in front of my nephew’s .32 Special. His first deer was a trophy buck. You can imagine his excitement and the joy I felt for him. Looking back upon that proud and wonderful day in the deer woods so long ago, the memory of the joy remains tainted some, though, for me personally. Losing my cool and chewing out that eager young hunter was not the right thing to do. Those of us who bring young people along in the deer woods, or on the trout waters, need to do so with care and compassion, regardless of the mistakes they make. Relationships with people are always more important than the
game pole, even in the deer woods. By the way, the young man, who left his post that miserable cold rainy day, is now skillfully coaching his sons in the deer woods. He also has proven himself the deer hunter’s deer hunter, with more trophy deer to his credit than most other hunters I have known, including me. We still hunt together. All indications are he has forgiven me, although I am not so sure his mother has. 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 Sundays at 7 p.m. on “The Voice of Maine News - Talk Network.” He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.
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Maine dancers attend New England square, round dance convention AUGUSTA — Members of several square dance clubs in Maine traveled to Stowe, Vt., from April 25 to 28 to attend the 61st New England Square and Round Dance Convention. Some of those attending from Maine represented Squire Town Squares of Winthrop, Central Maine Squares of Waterville, Friendship Squares of Wilton, Pine Cone Reelers of Augusta and the LeVi Rounders of Hermon. The event began Thursday, April 25, with a welcoming dance for the
early arrivals. Friday and Saturday were full days of workshops of different levels of square dancing and round dancing, and the nights were full of dancing, both square and round dancing. Both days went from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and an after party each night went from 11:30 to who knows when? On Sunday morning, the Square Dance Foundation of New England hosted a dance as a send off for those attending. The convention brought dancers from all six New England and surrounding
states and from as far away as Georgia and Tennessee, along with a large contingent from Canada. All the dancers enjoyed the calling of the 37 volunteer callers for the squares and the 15 cuers for rounds. The Maine clubs that attended, as well as other clubs in the state, will offer beginner lessons this fall, just after Labor Day. Anyone interested in more information can call Bob Brown at 207-447-0094 or Cindy Fairfield at 207631-8816; both can answer questions for anywhere in the state.
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Some of the Maine dancers who attended the New England Square and Round Dance Convention in Vermont in April were, front row from left, Dave and Ellie Mulcahy, Margaret Carter, Charlotte Sinclair, Nanci Temple; back row, Cindy Fairfield, Bob Brown, Bruce Carter, Milton Sinclair and Fred Temple. The clubs represented by the dancers are Squire Town Squares of Winthrop, Central Maine Squares of Waterville, Friendship Squares of Wilton, Pine Cone Reelers of Augusta, and the LeVi Rounders of Hermon.
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Grant will focus on lead poisoning in Augusta/Gardiner area GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, a coalition of local people working to improve health and the quality of life in Kennebec County, was awarded $70,000 to conduct lead poisoning prevention activities over the next two years. The grant is through the Maine Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund, which is a grant program of the Maine Centers
for Disease Control. In infants and young children, exposure to lead causes brain damage that can result in learning and behavioral problems. Although it is preventable, lead poisoning is one of the major environmental health threats for children in Maine. It’s primarily a consequence of exposure to dust from lead paint found in Maine’s old hous-
ing stock. Young children between the ages of nine months and three years are most at risk because of the combination of crawling and play behavior, frequent hand-to-mouth activities, and their developing brains. “This funding is so important because Augusta/ Gardiner is one of the five highest risk areas for lead poisoning in Maine,” said
Patricia Buck-Welton, HCCA staff member for Lead Poisoning Prevention. “Our goal is to educate people about the dangers of lead and promote testing for lead to find hazards before children are poisoned. The funding will be used to achieve this goal.” The lead poisoning prevention activities include informing landlords and renters about ways to keep
properties lead-safe; educating pregnant and parenting families—especially those with young children; supporting pediatricians and other health practitioners to ensure children ages 1 and 2 are tested for lead; and educating everyone about the risks of lead paint in homes build prior to 1978. “HCCA’s programs focus on prevention and
work to make the greatest impact while leveraging limited resources,” said Joanne Joy, HCCA executive director. “Our role in the community is to promote healthy living for everyone, and we do this by working with people and teaching them about being active, eating well, preventing alcohol and drug misuse, and other ways to lead healthy lives.”
Where history happens there should be a marker John McDonald
Have you ever been driving along a lonely Maine road, in the middle of nowhere, when you come upon an impressive looking historical marker that reads something like: “It was on this spot in 1743 that Eli Crimmons — frontiersman and doofus — made camp one night near what would eventually become the town of Crimmonsburgh, a small
backwater settlement we’re sure you’ve never heard of until now and we’re equally sure you’ll never hear of again.” You drive away from the historic spot feeling you’ve somehow “connected” with the area, like burrs “connect” with your wool socks. You also feel you’ve learned a little more about this great country of ours. Finally you realize you’ve just wasted 20 precious minutes of the brief time you’re allotted on this planet. I was thinking about such things the other day and concluded we here in Maine don’t
have enough historic makers and time wasters cluttering up our roadsides and should do more — a lot more — to mark the memorable places throughout our state, where something actually happened. Let natives and visitors alike know what — of a historic nature — went on where and when. Like what? You ask. OK, that’s a good question. Where is the marker in Waterville to inform mirror buffs it was in that river community that Mildred Dunham invented the VuBack mirror in 1936? “What the #&%@ is a Vu-Back mir-
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ror?” I hear some of the more cynical among you ask. The Vu-Back mirror happens to be a mirror specially made to hang around your neck, giving you free use of your hands. OK, so the Vu Back mirror may not rival the discovery of penicillin or splitting the atom, but it’s something, and it happened right here in Maine. Come to think of it, the Vu-Back mirror probably isn’t as important as the invention of the “stickum” note, but like I said, it’s SOMETHING and it deserves a plaque of recognition. And another thing! Where are the historic markers in Brunswick telling visitors about when President Franklin Pierce — 14th president of these United States (185357) — lived there while a student at Bowdoin College and probably frequented many of the same crazy college-kid haunts crazy college kids hang around today? “But, John,” you say, “Franklin Pierce is considered one of our worst presidents, and on the rare occasions when he is talked about by scholars the words ‘weak’ and ‘vacillating’ are mentioned
often in the discussions. Why would we want to tell tourists about him and his association with our state?” Another good point. It’s true Pierce had a less than stellar presidency, so what else is new? True, he managed to make the division in his party — the Democrats — even worse than it was before they nominated him. He was even denied the nomination of his party at the convention of 1856 but, hey, he was president, he did live in Brunswick, he is part of the Maine experience. Even scholars can’t deny to Pierce the crowning achievement of his presidency — the Gadsden Purchase. Maybe other examples would demonstrate my point better. Where’s the historic marker in Norway to show the exact spot where golf tees were first produced? Speaking of wooden things, are you aware of any official recognition given to Charles Forster of Bangor? “Was he wooden?” you ask, sarcastically. Charles Forster of Bangor was only the inventor of the toothpick and after he invented the ingenious little
things he began making them in his shop soon after the Civil War. You’d think orthodontists would want to recognize Forster as a small way of thanking him for all the crooked front teeth his simple wooden invention helped create. It would also be nice to have a marker in Winthrop that tells people all about that town’s famous native — Ezekiel J. Bailey. “OK, John, I’ll bite again. Who was he?” Ezekiel J. Bailey built the nation’s first oilcloth factory in his hometown of Winthrop in 1845. Many more oilcloth factories would soon follow, but Bailey was the first. Despite the fact some might think I’m all wet here, I think Ezekiel deserves some long-overdue recognition. Come on, you folks in Winthrop! Where’s Zeke’s roadside marker? John McDonald is a storyteller and author of five regional best selling books, including “The Maine Dictionary” and “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar.” To book him for your next special event, call 207-240-8324 or email maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo.com
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City parks are for more than just picnics Victor Block
Bob Nanz is watching a game of cricket and trying to figure out what’s taking place. Roger Simons keeps a tight hold on a pole as he soars through the air. Betty and Sam Nichols have their eyes peeled on vehicles speeding around a race track. These scenes may seem to have little in common, but they share one thing — they’re all taking place in city parks throughout the country and represent the surprising variety of attractions and activities available in those settings. The cricket game is being played at Kapiolani Regional Park, which is home to the Honolulu Cricket Club. Roger Simons is taking trapeze lessons which are offered at the park on Governors Island near downtown New York City. Equally dramatic is the action taking place in Belle Isle Park, which intrigued Betty and Sam Nichols. The race track there hosts the annual Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, along with music performances and other entertainment. An A (animals) to Z (zoos) choice of unexpected attractions is available at city parks throughout the country. When America’s bison population plummeted in the 1890s, a small herd was placed in San Fran-
cisco’s Golden Gate Park, where a breeding program helped to preserve the iconic animals. Today visitors may get up close and personal with the majestic creatures that still inhabit the preserve. The Holy Grail for some wildlife watchers is Forest Park in St. Louis. A count of species seen there lists 216 types of birds, 66 of butterflies and 21 mammals, including fox, coyote and mink. A treasure trove also awaits art aficionados at some urban enclaves. Forest Park, City Park in New Orleans, Chicago’s Grant Park and Golden Gate Park have an imposing art museum on campus. Some parks double as outdoor museums. New Orleans’ City Park and Zilker Park in Austin have a sculpture garden; art installations enhance the Discovery Green in Houston; and Papago Park in Phoenix displays a rotating collection of works. Art with a message is a feature of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. They celebrate groups comprising the city’s population with sculptures, paintings and plaques. Among figures so honored are the Polish composer Frederic Chopin and the Irish playwright Sean O’Casey. For those who prefer a natural setting, a trail in Papago Park leads to and through red sandstone buttes. Science buffs head for the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park
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Pritzer Pavilion, Grant Park — day and night and the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, Denver. Then there are museums with a narrow focus. These include the Oregon Holocaust Museum in Portland’s Washington Park and Hall of Fame Fire Museum in Papago Park. Some parks provide perfect settings for musical and other presentations. Among its many attractions, Central Park in New York City hosts free performances by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, sometimes ac-
companied by fireworks. Music from rock to classical to opera is presented at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Grant Park, a dramatic bandshell planned by the world-famous architect Frank Gehry. Its design, coupled with a state-ofthe-art sound system, creates acoustics comparable to those of an indoor concert hall. Crowds have gathered in Denver’s City Park to enjoy live concerts for more than 125 years, and they continue to be attracted by the sounds of jazz, blues and salsa. Music
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Maine International Film CMCC medical assistant grads Festival names this year’s honored at pinning ceremony WWW.CMCC.EDU/OPENHOUS branding artist 1250 Turner Street WATERVILLE — The Maine International Film Festival has selected Shawn Brewer, of Portland, the winning artist for MIFF 22, who will create the festival’s branding. In addition to receiving a $1,000 prize for his MIFF 22 artwork, Brewer’s work will gain exposure nationwide on posters, programs, advertisements and MIFFthemed merchandise. Brewer is an illustrator, designer, printmaker, and co-founder of Outbound Press, a traveling interactive screen-printing studio, as well as co-founder of One Page Stinkers, an indiepublished comic zine also located in Portland. Brewer
will lead a live, interactive screen-printing demonstration by Outbound Press. The custom prints, designed by Brewer for the 22nd Annual MIFF, will feature iconic Maine landmarks with a “coming to Maine” theme. Only MIFF attendees will have VIP access to these exclusive products. “We are thrilled to be working with such a dynamic, talented artist,” said MIFF assistant executive director Jessica Shoudy. “It was important to us to honor Maine’s scenic beauty this year, and Shawn brought that vision to life.” For more information on MIFF 22, visit www.miff. org.
AUBURN — The anment in settings in which medical secretarial and/or nual pinning ceremony was 04210 basicAuburn, clinical andME laboraheld earlier this month for tory training are required. graduates of the Central Maine Community College ternship coordinator Anne Naples; Taylor Bergeron, The program curriculum medical assistant program. Russo-Ladd and instructors Lewiston; Halimo Mire, includes coursework in Family and friends were in Find Dr. CMCC Carmin on Iadonisi Brooke Reyn- anatomy and physiology, social and mediaLewiston; at @CMCCMaine! olds, Poland; and Lisa Ya- communications, medical attendance as members of Tracey Martin. Notice of Non-discrimination: Central Maine Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. worksy, Auburn. administrative procedures, the graduating class from The medicalFor more assistant information, please call Barbara Owen at 207-755-5233 or bowen@cmcc.edu. The medical assistant asmedical law and ethics, the program were awarded graduates, from left, are sociate degree program at medical transcription and their special medical assis- Michelle Snow, South CMCC prepares graduates medical assistant clinical tant pins. Also participating Paris; Nicole Heald, West for entry-level employprocedures. in the ceremony were ex- Gardiner; Kristen Rickett,
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