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By Bill Van Tassel FARMINGTON — Winthrop high school sprinter Jillian Schmelzer set three school records at the Class C Track and Field Championships held recently at Mt. Blue High School. The Rambler junior won the 400- and 100-meter races and took second in the 200-meters race. In addition to the new school records for Winthrop, Schmelzer tied the Class C record of 58.47 seconds in the 400 meters, finishing just ahead of Maranacook High School’s Molly McGrail. Schmelzer’s times in the 100- and 200-meter events were 12.50 and 26.28 respectively. (The previous week saw Schmelzer placed first in the same three events during the Mountain Valley Conference Championships in Lisbon.) Winthrop coaches Ed Van Tassel and Cameron Fecteau have great praise for Schmelzer. Fecteau, who coaches the sprinters, says, “Jillian is an athlete that every coach dreams of having on their team. Ask her for a couple of meters and she will give you a
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Kennebec Land Trust plans to conserve Fayette’s Surry Hill WINTHROP -- The Kennebec Land Trust has announced it will buy and permanently conserve 330 acres in Fayette, including the top of 600-foot Surry Hill. The extensive property features more than 250 acres of forest, streams flowing into local lakes and ponds, valuable wetlands and phenomenal scenic views. The new community conservation property will provide many recreational opportunities, including hiking, snowmobiling, hunting, mountain biking and nature observation. The ambitious effort is also an inspiring and hope-
ful example of how land trusts and other conservation owners are making a big difference in the world, the trust said in a news release. Undeveloped land sequesters carbon - a natural climate solution. KLT plans to maintain approximately 15 acres as open fields to preserve scenic views of the White Mountains and nearby hills, lakes and woodlands. The Surry Hill fields also offer blueberries for hikers and habitat for pollinators, ground-nesting birds and resident and migratory raptors. Members and supporters, including one anonymous
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE 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, 207-2415374. June 28 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 92 Weston St., Turner, 1-800-REDCROSS. June 28 — Canaan Library Book and Pie Sale, including dessert squares, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the program room, 22 Hinckley Road, Canaan, 207-474-2149. June 28 — Reception for artist Sarah Shepley (whose work will be on display June 15-July 18), 5 to 7 p.m.; Shepley will talk on the Ecuadorian Arts Initiative, 4:30 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St, Bridgton, 207-647-2787. June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. June 28 — Songwriter Showcase concert featuring Stan Keach, Sara Trunzo, Ted DeMille, 7 p.m., donations accepted, Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, 207-397-2241. June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savings Bank's Farmington, Kingfield locations, www.kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ KINGFIELDPOPS. June 29 — Trucks, Up Close and Personal, for preschool and up, free, open to public, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-4953508. June 29 — The Harlow’s Barn Part fundraiser, silent auction for 15 artists' paintings, 4-7 p.m., location disclosed to ticket holders, harlowgallery.org/ barn-party-fundraiser, 207622-3813.
JULY July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207-725-1266 or 207-7258386. July 2 — Bedtime Story Hour Moon Stories, all ages welcome. 6:30-7 p.m., free open to public, Belgrade Public LIbrary, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, come in pajamas, 207-4953508. July 3 — Connected
meeting for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over — a free, nondenominational gathering — 7 to 9 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-7251266 or 207-725-8386. July 5 — Kat Wright, Katie Matzell, perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 6 — Friends of the Cary Memorial Library's "Sweet and Savory Pie Sale," 9 a.m. until sold out, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, kimlordking@gmail.com. July 6 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., at the Congregational Church, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 11 — Kennebec Land Trust walk on new Surry Hill Fayette property, 9:30 a.m., meet at the bus turnaround at the south end of Tom Surry Road, Fayette, 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org. Saturday, July 13 8:30 to 1:30 p.m. 4th Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale Lovejoy Shores Drive Turn at stone pillars on Rt 17 between Kents Hill Sch & Fayette Country Store Rain date: Sun. July 14th July 13 — Randolph United Methodist Church community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to benefit church fuel fund, 16 Asbury St., 207-582-5188. July 13 — Mr. Harley and The Strollers,11 a.m., for all ages, free, open to public, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Road, Belgrade, 207-4953508. July 13 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/getinvoloved/calendar. July 15 — Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora, Sandra Neilly construct a mystery with input from the audience, 207-4953508. July 16 — “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, 10 a.m., free open to public, for ages K-6th grade, Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, Belgrade, 207-4953508. July 16 — Artist Judy Schuppien leads plein-air painting workshop hosted by the Kennebec Land Trust, 3 p.m., Eastern River Preserve, Pittston, registration required by July 11, call KLT, 207-377-
3848, KBrewer@tklt.org. July 16 — Gawler Family Trio at Union Meeting House, Readfield, part of the Meet Me At The Meeting House Summer Series, 7 p.m., $10, at the door or Brown Paper Tickets, 207-685-4662, unionmeetinghouse.org. July 18 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents “Recovering the Recent Past," a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page. July 19 — Recpetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207237-3535. July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg. com, www.belgrade.lib. me.us, www.friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207465-3524. July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts. org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207-495-3508. July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks!
5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207693-6841. July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist at Maine State Library, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m., 207-495-3508.
AUGUST Aug. 2 — Enter the Haggis, Tricky Britches perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www. WinslowUCC.org. Aug. 10 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust "Stories and S’mores" for families with children 4-6, 5 p.m., Maine Forestry Museum, walk, story and snack, www.rlht.org/getinvoloved/calendar. Aug. 12 — Rangeley Connects health and wellness session, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring Harvey Milkman, Rangeley Inn, 207-864-7311, rlht.org. Aug. 13 — George Krassner, pioneer in the American space program, "Show and Tell with a Space Pioneer," free, open to public, 6 p.m., Topsham Public Library, 25 Fore-
side Road, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org. Aug. 15 — Opening reception, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com.
ONGOING: May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 24-July 1 — "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; gallery open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. May 29-Aug. 27 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook. June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-2373535. June 11, 15, 25, 29; July 2, 6, 16, 20 — Help buuild the northern section of the Fly Road Crosby Trail with High Peaks Alliance, stars 8:30 a.m. at Rangeley Overlook, Route 4, intersection with Dallas Hill road, no spial skills or experience required, bring water, bag lunch, bug dope, sunscreen, work gloves, safety glasses, boots squibb@maine.edu, 207-639-3432. June 16-21, July 1 — Kennebec Land Trust Natural History Week at Bearnstow, Parker Pond, Mount Vernon, www.tklt. org. June 20-Aug. 29 — Common Street Arts Art in the Park, 4-6 p.m., RiverWalk at Head of Falls, Waterville, free, open to public, canceled with inclement weather, www. WatervilleCreates.org. June 21-July 27 — "Striped" exhibition, Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, noon-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, harlowgallery.org, 207622-3813.
June 21-Aug. 16 — Greenwood Fiddle Jam, free, first and third Friday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., old Greenwood Town Hall, Route 26, Locke Mills Village. Other string instruments welcome. Come to play or listen; FMI Monica, 207-3817730. July 13-20 — Cary Memorial Library's Summer Book Sale at the Williams House, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and July 20; 10 a.m. to noon Monday July 15 and Tuesday, July 16; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, 207-685-3612, pjane@ myfairpoint.net. Aug. 12-Sept. 7 — 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 13-16 — Plein air workshop with Michael Vermette (watercolor), sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts.org, 207-864-5000. Oct. 11-21 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Branson, Missouri, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme.org/parksrecreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. If you are hosting a free community event and would like it added to our calendar, please email your details to mainenews@ turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster. If your event has a fee for entry and you would like to advertise your event for $1 a word or to place an ad, email advertising@ turnerpublishing.net. Call 207-225-2076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/pdf/ Deadlines.pdf/.
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MOVIE REVIEW
‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Lucas Allen (Warner Bros. Pictures/ Legendary Pictures) For the past 65 years, Godzilla has been stomping all over Japan and America while fighting various monsters of size and stature. In fact, his second American appearance, back in 2014, can be seen as a marked improvement over the previous botched attempt in 1998. Now we have the long-awaited followup,” Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (not to be con-
fused with the 1956 English dubbed version of the 1954 original that starred Raymond Burr) that helps expand the Monsterverse already showing great potential after the 2014 film and 2017’s “Kong: Skull Island.” This time, the sequel is co-written and directed by Michael Dougherty the director of the Christmasthemed horror film “Krampus.” Five years after the battle in San Francisco, the world is still reeling from the sudden existence of Godzilla and the Titans. Zoologist Mark Russell (Kyle Chandler) deals with his family tragedy by spending more time with the animals. Meanwhile, his ex-wife, Dr. Emma Russell (Vera Farmiga,) and daughter, Madison (Millie Bobby Brown), are in a Monarch outpost using a special device she created
to communicate with the monsters when they get kidnapped by ex-soldier turned eco-terrorist Jonah Alan (Charles Dance) who wants to use the device to control the monsters and bring balance to the Earth. Soon enough, Mark joins Monarch scientists Dr. Ishiro Serizawa (Ken Watanabe) and Dr. Vivienne Graham (Sally Hawkins) in searching for his kidnapped family and recover the device. It turns out Emma was collaborating with Jonah to restore balance by freeing all the Titans and restart the world. It’s not long before more of the monsters like Mothra, Rodan and King Ghidorah are causing destructive chaos around the world. As the military tries to handle the situation, the Monarch heroes believe there’s only one Titan who can bring proper balance again. When Godzilla
shows up for a final battle in Boston, it’ll decide the fate of the planet. One major criticism that befell on the 2014 film is the constant lack of Godzilla or any monster battles. This movie rectified this issue by offering more Godzilla and some of the most intense fighting scenes in the series’ long history. It succeeds in delivering such slam-bang entertainment you’ve come to expect from a Godzilla movie of this sorts. Not to mention, you’ll be able to see every punch and jab the Titans in stylistic color as opposed to the pitch blackness from the first film. As far as the plot goes, it’s nothing special other than characters trying to drive the buildup to the monster fights. The villain is generic and the plan is basically Thanos’ version from “Avengers: Infinity War,” with giant monsters.
But if you care enough what goes on in the film, you’ll be exhilarated by the end. The look of all these monsters look fantastic though Mothra’s new face in closeup shots look too terrifyingly real. There are also other appearances by the other monsters that either hardcore kaiju fans can recognize or leave other fans scratching their heads. For the most part, the cast members are committed to their jobs for this giant popcorn film. Returning actors from the first film Watanabe, Hawkins, and David Strathairn as the military general are once again terrific in their roles. New additions Chandler, Farmiga, and Brown carried this film with each bringing something different to their characters. It’s worth noting that the score brings back the classic Godzilla theme music by Akira Ifukube that
fans will be pleased to hear. A new version Blue Oyster Cult’s “Godzilla” is an unexpected yet brilliant addition to the soundtrack. “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” cuts to the point and manages to pull out all the stops to produce one of the best giant monster movies of all time. Sure the plot isn’t all that great, but the monsters fighting is what we’re all here for and we can take it. If you enjoyed it, you’ll be extra pumped by next summer’s Monsterverse entry “Godzilla vs. Kong,” which is sure to bring the fans in opening weekend. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sequences of monster action violence and destruction, and for some language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.5 Stars (Out of Four)
Friends of Belgrade Library 5k is July 20 BELGRADE — The Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race will be held on Saturday, July 20. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. This is one of several events sponsored by the organization to raise money to support and maintain the operation of the Belgrade Public Library. The race will start and finish at the library, 124 Depot St., and entrants may walk, run or
jog the course. The Summer Camp Challenge will also be featured for the seventh straight year. Last year, participants from Camp Caribou, Camp Matoaka, Camp Runoia and Camp Vega ran the race. A special Camp Award will go to the winning camp. Race organizers also invite area law enforcement agencies to participate in the race this year. Fees will be waived for police officers running the race as a
way for the organization to show its support. Race day registration fee is $20; earlier registration fee is $15, and is available at RunReg.com, www.belgrade.lib.me.us or www. friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com. Male and female overall winners get awards, as well as the top two winners in each age category. For more information, contact John House, race director, at 207-465-3524.
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Belgrade Public Library announces summer schedule BELGRADE — Mystery, genealogy, Chewonki, trucks up close and more are schedule as Belgrade Public Library announces its summer schedule. All programs take place at the library, 124 Depot Road, unless otherwise noted. They are free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served at
the special programs.
Special programs this summer include: Monday, July 15, 6 p.m.: Maine Crime Writers Build a Mystery. A panel of three Maine mystery writers Belgrade resident Maureen Milliken, Kate Flora and Sandra Neilly construct a
mystery with input from the audience. Wednesday, July 24, 6 p.m.: Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College. Wednesday, July 31, 6 p.m. Genealogy Research Part 1 with BJ Jamieson,
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genealogy reference specialist, Maine State Library, presented in conjunction with the Belgrade Historical Society. Part 2 will be Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 6 p.m.: Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, will discuss his newest books: “Random Act,” a McMorrow mystery, and “Port City Crossfire,” a Brandon Blake mystery.
Family programs are: Monday, June 25, 10 a.m.: “Tide Pools” by Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program at the Community Center for All Seasons, 1
Center Drive. For preschool and up. An interactive traveling display, in which participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species. Saturday, June 29, 10 –11 a.m.: Trucks, Up Close and Personal at the library, for preschool and up. A chance to see and touch some of Belgrade’s construction and emergency vehicles and check out the library’s collection of truck books. Tuesday, July 2, 6:30-7 p.m.: Bedtime Story Hour presents Moon Stories, all ages welcome. Come in pajamas and hear stories about
the moon. Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.: Mr. Harley and The Strollers, an hour of music, dancing and fun for the entire family. Tuesday, July 16, 10 a.m.: “3-2-1 Blast Off” by Mad Science of Maine, at the Community Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive, for kindergarten through sixth grade-aged children. Launch into the excitement of Earth, Mars, the moon and beyond and scale the solar system in a lifesize interactive demonstration. For more information, contact the library at 207495-3508 or visit belgrade. lib.me.us.
Cary Library summer book sale begins July 13 WAYNE — The Cary Memorial Library’s Summer Book Sale at the Williams House opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 13. The week-long sale is one of the library’s two giant annual sales, with four rooms filled from floor to ceiling with gently used books. There are also DVDs and CDs. Most books are $1 or less. All DVDs and CDs will be sold for 50 cents per disc. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 2
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Matthew Gordon Sawyer 1979-2019
BELGRADE — Matthew Gordon Sawyer, 39, passed away unexpectedly May 19 at his home. He was born in Strong, Dec. 20, 1979, to James and Carolyn Sawyer. He lived the majority of his life in Belgrade and was excited about purchasing a home in Jefferson. He attended Messalonskee High School in Oakland. Matt loved the outdoors.
Whether it was white water rafting with his brother Chris or finding the perfect fishing spot with a buddy, he loved to tinker on anything with an engine especially snowmobiles and boats. Matt had a heart of gold and would not hesitate to give you the shirt off his back. He could be brutally honest and truly sincere in the same sentence. He had an infectious smile that could light up any room. Matt is survived by his mother, Carolyn Sawyer of Belgrade; his brother, James Sawyer and wife Kira of Brunswick; his sister, Catherine Johnson and husband Parker of Belgrade; brother Christopher Sawyer of Rome; nephews Ethan Mattson of Belgrade and Owen Sawyer
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of Brunswick; niece Nora Sawyer of Brunswick; brother from another mother, Joey Languet. He was predeceased by his father, James R. Sawyer; maternal grandmother Therese Macdonald; paternal grandparents Arnold and Margaret Stuart. A Celebration of Life was held at the Union Church in Belgrade Lakes. Matt held a special place in many people’s hearts. His love for family and friends was a true gift for those lucky enough to know him. In lieu of flowers, spread his love by donating to The American Civil Liberties Union in his name (ACLU. org). Arrangements under the direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.
Fayette student named to Husson spring 2019 dean’s list BANGOR — A student from Fayette has been named to the Husson university dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students who make the
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NORRIDGEWOCK — Ann Tibbetts Smith, 70, passed away April 27, 2019, peacefully at home with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 23, 1948, in Farmington, the daughter of Blaine A. and Marie L. (Morrill) Tibbetts. Ann attended school in Oakland and graduated from Williams High School in 1966. She later attended UMA where she earned a bachelor’s degree in social work. She retired from the Department of Health and Human Ser-
vices, where she worked as a children’s services caseworker. She especially enjoyed working with teens while attempting to make a positive impact on their lives. Ann married the love of her life, Sidney Smith, on June 3, 1996. They built a log cabin on the river in Abbot before buying a second home in Norridgewock to be closer to her daughters and grandchildren. Ann spent her retirement feeding the birds, reading by the fire, sewing, baking, gardening and attending church. She was best known for her blankets, pies, pickles and jam. Nobody left her home hungry. Ann is predeceased by her grandson, Jacob Noyes, of Oakland. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Smith of Norridgewock; three daughters, Melanie Alexander, Michelle Cummings and husband,
Joel, Monica Prentiss and husband, Gordon, all of Skowhegan; two stepsons, Michael Smith and partner, Laurie, of Westport and Derek Smith of Lewiston; six grandchildren, Patrick Coombs of Oakland, Jonathan Edman of Skowhegan, Chelsea Coombs of Oakland, Mickenzee Prentiss of Skowhegan, Emily Prentiss and partner, Ross, of Randolph, and Alexis Vashon of Skowhegan. A special thank-you to life-long friends, Eugene and Anita Merrow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ann’s memory to the Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, PO Box 658 Skowhegan ME 04976, as Ann and her daughters were volunteers there. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
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City parks are for more than just picnics
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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 Francisco’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
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New York’s Central Park lights up the night with music and fireworks. buttes. Science buffs head for the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park 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 accompanied 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-of-the-art sound system, creates acoustics comparable to those of an indoor concert hall. Crowds have gathered
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Living in peace at Peace Ridge Sanctuary
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esanctuary.org. Daniella Tessier founded Peace Ridge Sanctuary, described as “a loving home for neglected and abused animals.” After working for the animal rights movement and “transporting animals from high-kill shelters to reputable sanctuaries,” Tessier says the sanctuary movement “represents, to me, the potential we have to recreate a positive
paradigm for our relationship with animals; sanctuaries give us the stage to show people this is how it could be.” Founded by Danielle Tessier, Peace Ridge Sanctuary partners with area shelters along the coast of Maine “to find permanent homes for homeless dogs” and other abused or neglected animals. Call 207-722-3035 or visit www.peaceridgesanctuary.org to learn more.
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Feeling stressed? Research says feed the birds In today’s constant contact, cell-phone celebrated, digital world, most people can go days or even weeks without spending any time in natural sunlight. Instead, we eat breakfast inside, or on the go, only to race to an office, filled with artificial light and plastic plants, for 8 to 10 hours a day. It’s no wonder Americans’ mental health is suffering. Compare that hectic routine to those memorable moments when you’re able to sit quietly, let the sunshine warm your face, hear the birds, and allow nature to envelope you. While everyone longs for less stress, actually relaxing can be dauntingly stressful! However, a new study out of the United Kingdom sheds light on one way people can de-stress: bird watching. The study finds people who watch birds from their home have lower depression, anxiety and stress compared to those that live in less leafy areas that have fewer birds. People “felt relaxed and connected to nature when they watched birds in their garden,” researchers say. These feelings increased with the level of bird feeding in the yard, they add. Specifically, the num-
ber of birds people might see was directly associated with better mental health. “This study starts to unpick the role that some key components of nature play for our mental well-being. Birds around the home and nature in general, show great promise in preventive health care, making cities healthier, happier places to live,” says lead researcher Daniel Cox, Ph.D., from the University of Exeter. Dr. Tina Phillips, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, agrees. “Overwhelmingly, studies show that people feed birds because it makes them feel more relaxed, that it’s something they’re interested in and ultimately something that makes them feel good.” If you want to disconnect
from the digital world and relieve some daily stress and anxiety, bird watching could be the key to increasing your mindful, mental health. Since studies reveal the more birds you see, the less likely you are to be stressed and anxious, it’s important to attract as many birds as possible. The first step to attracting birds is to use an all-purpose tube feeder, which is the number one feeder choice, allowing birds to feed from multiple ports. Once you have the right feeder, you’ll need reliable seed that will bring birds to your backyard to deliver that dose of stress relief we all desire. The quality of birdseed will determine how many feathered friends
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Actor Ed Harris pledges $75,000 to Waterville arts center WATERVILLE — Actor Ed Harris has pledged $75,000 in support of the community capital campaign for the Paul J. Schupf Art Center, Waterville Creates! announced. Harris, who worked and lived in Waterville in the early 2000s while filming the HBO movie “Empire Falls,” cited his fondness for the people of Waterville as one reason for the gift. Designed to bring together under one roof some of Waterville’s most beloved arts institutions,
including the Maine Film Center, Common Street Arts, and a new gallery of the Colby Museum of Art, the Paul J. Schupf Art
Center will be constructed on the current site of The Center building at 93 Main St., directly adjacent to the Waterville Opera House and City Hall building and downtown’s central green space, Castonguay Square. Waterville Creates! and Colby College are partnering on this transformative project which will create a distinctive hub for visual arts, performing arts, arts education, and film for children and adults. In addition to enhancing Waterville’s reputation as a destination for arts and
culture, this new facility will add vitality to downtown Waterville during both the daytime and evening hours and serve as an economic driver for the region. “Ever since living in Waterville and working on Empire Falls some 15 years ago, the town and the people in it have held a fond place in my heart,” said Harris. “This project is such a great idea and will enrich the lives of so many that I felt compelled and honored to contribute in what I hope is a mean-
ingful way.” Harris’ gift was pledged in support of the $2 million community capital campaign being led by Waterville Creates! as part of the overall fundraising goal of $18 million for the project. In recognition of his generous support, the box office of the new facility will be named the Ed Harris Box Office. “Over the 22-year history of the Maine International Film Festival, we have had the honor of welcoming some incredible guests to Waterville, and
Ed Harris was certainly one of the most memorable,” said Shannon Haines, president and CEO of Waterville Creates! and past director of the film festival, which presented Harris with its annual Mid-Life Achievement Award in July of 2004. “Ed was not only incredibly generous with his time at the festival, but he also used the opportunity to advocate for Railroad Square Cinema and independent film programming. We are so grateful for his remarkable gift.”
Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry offers many ways for residents, visitors to help BELGRADE — Summer is here and the Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry is busy supplying food and household items to its many clients. There are many ways residents and summer visitors can help, from the pantry’s major fundraising dinner to donating unused food items when leaving town. Located at the North Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road (Route 8), the pantry is open every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Any resident of Belgrade or
Rome who feels the need is encouraged to visit. The pantry’s major fundraiser this year, “Dinner by the Lake,” is an all-inclusive dinner hosted by two volunteers and on the shore of Long Pond. It will be held on Saturday, July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. with drinks and appetizers. The donation is $50 a person. For reservations, call 207495-2022. Summer visitors are also asked to remember the pantry when leaving Maine at the end of their stay. When
emptying cupboards, the contents may to into collection boxes at the Belgrade Lakes and Belgrade post offices, and the Belgrade and Rome town offices. There is also a bottle redemption box available for all residents at the Belgrade transfer station returnable bottle deposits. Food insecurity is a major concern in Maine – 16 percent of the households; 24% of children and 23% of seniors fall within these numbers. The Belgrade/ Rome Food Pantry has
been operating for 25 years to serve these neighbors by distributing food and household items. Last year the pantry helped approximately 40 families/110 clients each month, who were provided with food and household items to last a week, along with the annual holiday baskets. The Food Pantry accepted donations of more than 6,300 food items and other necessities, buying approximately 30,000 items and distributing more than 33,000 items to almost 90 registered families. The figures do not include the many miscellaneous items acquired through government donations, Good Shepherd deliveries and
Maureen Milliken photo The Belgrade/Rome Food Pantry operates out of the North Belgrade Community Center, 508 Smithfield Road (Route 8) from 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday. fresh produce. The pantry wants to thank all of its volunteers, the towns of Belgrade and Rome and all the individuals, businesses, churches and organizations that help
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Messalonskee 2019 Top 10 announced OAKLAND — The following students comprise the Top Ten at Messalonskee High School: 1) Molly Calkins — Molly Calkins is the daughter of Charles and Stephanie Calkins of Oakland. She has shared her academic strengths with others as class treasurer and also a peer tutor, balancing her time among athletics, piano, chorus and drama productions, dance, and volunteering her time. Caulkins has held various leadership positions as a captain of the soccer team and vice president of chorus, been involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters over the past three years., and volunteer her time at a local alzheimer’s facility by playing piano for the residents, as well as various events through the ShineOnCass Foundation. Calkins plans to attend Brandeis University in the fall. 2) Grace Carlson — Daughter of Chance and Lani Carlson of Belgrade, Grace Carlson has been a participant on the math team, a discussion leader for the Book Club and a member of the Greenhouse club, Student Council and Civil Rights team. She has shared her love of art with others through her involvement on the yearbook committee as a photographer and editor, as part of the Drama crew assisting with the sets, and also with making ceramic bowls for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. She serves on the Belgrade Public Library Board of Trustees and was awarded the Clarkson University Achievement Award last year for her outstanding academic performance. Calson plans to attend Harvard University in the fall. 3) Emma Wentworth — Daughter of Cheryl and Jim Wentworth of Sidney, Emma Wentworth is fouryear member of the indoor and outdoor track and field teams, earneing the role of captain for both teams in her junior and senior years. In addition to multiple athletic achievements and awards, Wentworth has also earned copious awards for her academic achievements, including National Honor Society membership, AP Scholar Awards, and high honors with distinction. Last year she received the University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award. Wentworth has volunteered her time through various community service activities and has been a coach and mentor for younger athletes. Emma will be attending University of Maine in the fall to pursue a degree in engineering. 4) Edin Sisson — A four-year member of the girls soccer team earning captain status as a senior, Edin Sisson is the daughter of Chad Sisson and Karen Bossie of Sidney. As a junior, she was named the Offensive Most Valuable Player Award. Sisson has given back to her community in many ways, some of which include coaching young athletes, youth soccer referee and volunteer, and “Shine on Cass” volunteer. She is a member of National Honor Society and has earned high honors with distinction each year. Last year, she received the Williams College Book Award. Sisson plans to attend Connecticut College in the fall as a student-athlete on the soccer team. 5) Seth Main — The son of Stephani Sawyer Main and Kevin Main of Belgrade, Seth Main has been a very involved member of the Messalonskee community, dedicating mmuch of his time to the choral program and receiving numerous recognitions for his accomplishments. He has been named to the All State and All National Honor Choirs, Tri-M Music Honor Society and the National Honor Society. He has served as a member of the school’s Leadership Team, the Student Council and the Chorus Council. Main has also participated in athletics as part of the school’s tennis program. Main has received the University of Rochester Young Leaders Award. In the fall, he will be attending the University of Maine at Farmington where he will study biology. 6) Emily Larsen — Daughter of LeeAnne and Mark Larsen of Sidney, Emily Larsen has been at the top of her class throughout her high school years. She achieved the rank of high honors with distinction during each marking period and received countless academic and athletic awards. She was the recipient of the Rochester Institute of Technology Book Award and was named to both the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the National Honor Society. She has been a three sport athlete — golf, swim and track and field — and has dedicated numerous hours for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program while also being committed to her church youth group. She has also been active with the Key Club and Civil Rights team while serving as a senior mentor. Larsen completed close to an unprecedented 500 hours of community service and was selected to receive the Maine Principal’s Association Award for her efforts in the classroom and community. She will attend American University, majoring in political science.
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7) Julia Cooke — Julia Cooke, daughter of Ann Cooke from Pittsfield, is remarkably talented in the area of performing arts with a long list of achievements including All-State, Kennebec Valley, and District Honors Chorus, acapella group co-leader, member of Tri-M Music Honor Society, and various other awards for her vocal excellence. In the area of theatre, her accomplishments — too extensive to list —include several leading roles in numerous productions, director roles, teaching assistant and student mentor, and various community productions. Cooke is s a member of National Honor Society, and has earned high honors with distinction each year. Cooke received the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Book Award and plans to attend Baldwin Wallace University to study education and musical theatre. 8) Delaney Johnston — The daughter of Becky and Brandon Johnston of Oakland, Delaney Johnston has had an extremely successful four years at Messalonskee High School, having been named to the school’s honor roll every quarter, exclusively achieving high honors with distinction. Johnston has been a dedicated member of the school’s band and was named to the Tri-M honor society, participating as a member of the drama club. She has volunteered countless hours to the school’s yearbook, Civil Rights team, and Outing Clubas well as with the local Big Brothers and Big Sisters program where she’s helped to mentor youth in the district. Delaney will have completed over 100 hours of community service when she graduates. Johnston will be attending Coastal Carolina University to study psychology. 9) Paige Lilly — The daughter of Ryan and Cortney Lilly of Oakland, Paige Lily has been extremely successful in her academic endeavors and has been on the school’s honor roll during every marking period, exclusively achieving the rank of high honors with distinction. Lilly has been involved in athletics throughout 11 of 12 possible seasons as well as being a dedicated member of the crosscountry and indoor and outdoor track programs. She has been an active Big Sister as part of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization, was named to the school’s National Honor Society and has been involved in school government, serving as a class representative and then the executive vice president of the student council. Lilly will attend the University of Maine at Farmington, where she will major in biology and pre-medical studies.
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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 fas-
cia, but instead, 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 CU picture is Donald demonstrating how his father’s finger I went in that next day to looked. have it stretched, he said, ‘Oh, you already did it.’ So that pulling already of the disease. Just because stretched it some and then there is a nodule, or even he did the rest.” a cord, doesn’t mean the Donald says he’s glad finger will bend. To make he had the procedure done a diagnosis, in addition to because his fingers are no asking questions and exlonger bent. But he still has amining the hand, the doca bit of trouble opening jars tor will do a tabletop test, and there’s a chance he’ll where the patient puts his have another procedure in hand palm down on a table. the future on his little fin- If all fingers and the entire surface of the palm can be ger, which has a cord. Deciding how or if to flat without any gap, it usutreat ally means the contraction Marjoua says it’s diffi- doesn’t need intervention. If treatment is necessary, cult to predict the severity
How Donald’s finger looked before procedure.
Submitted photos He’s pointing to the cord in his hand that indicates he MAY develop another contracture.
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.
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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Boy Scouts hold ‘Service to Camp’ camporee BELGRADE — Scouts and leaders from across Kennebec Valley District, BSA, attended the Spring Camporee at Camp Bomazeen on the shore of Great Pond in Belgrade in May 17-19. The theme of the camporee was “Service to Camp.” A planning meeting was held Friday evening, when project assignments were handed out to each youth leader for Saturday morning, when additional Scouts and leaders arrived. Together with the weekend campers, they put in over
400 hours of service preparing Camp Bomazeen for the summer season by cleaning up the campsites and clearing brush. Some leaders transported new tent platforms out to the campsites, while others cleared away trees felled by winter storms. Another group of adult volunteers started construction on a new staff cabin. In the afternoon, several activities were held for the scouts as a thank-you for their service. Some of the more popular events included the Gaga Pit, a version of
Adult volunteers begin construction of a new staff cabin.
dodge ball; Catch the Snappah, where scouts lashed together a fishing pole to catch mouse traps, each one marked with what they caught such as an old boot, shark, or large fish; and Hula Hoop Circle, where the scouts joined hands in a circle and had to move one or more hula hoops around the circle without letting go. While the service and activities took place, about a dozen new volunteer leaders completed “Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills” training to help them safely take youth out on future
camping trips. At the Saturday evening campfire, there were songs and skits. Near the end of the program, 31 youth and leaders were recognized for being elected into the Order of the Arrow, the BSA’s national honor society. Troops 142, 200, 207, 446, 454, 586 and 622, Crew 254 and Packs 603 and 622; Troop 199 attended Saturday. Kennebec Valley District provides support to young boys and girls, ages 6 to 20, in various Boy Scout programs in five Maine counties — Kennebec,
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Scout youth and leaders clean-up camp.
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Scouts playing Gaga Ball.
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Kennebec Land Trust hosts plein air workshop July 16 WINTHROP — Artist Judy Schuppien will lead participants in a plein-air 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
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