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Main-Land Hires Gallant As GIS Coordinator Tim Gallant has been hired by Main-Land Development Consultants as the firm’s first Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordinator. Gallant, 29, is a native of Rumford who graduated from Mountain Valley High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from the University of Maine in 2002. He recently returned to the region from southern Maine, where he worked at Corner Post Land Surveying, Inc. in Springvale as a survey project manager. He now lives in Wayne with his wife, Heather. As the GIS coordinator at Main-Land, Gallant is responsible for creating, analyzing, organizing and managing the GIS data collected for clients and by other parties in preparation for presentation to local planning boards and state agencies and use by MainLand’s team of engineers. He also works under the firm’s licensed surveyors to perform all aspects of land surveying, as well as wetlands delineation. Many Maine municipal-

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ities are now utilizing GIS to map a myriad of features of the town, including road networks, zoning overlays, water/sewer infrastructure and the state’s GIS office currently catalogs spatial maps of Maine’s traits from topography to wetlands to wildlife habitats. By adding a GIS division to the firm, MainLand can now utilize those existing maps to quickly gather data for client projects without ever leaving the office. “Having on-site GIS capabilities is a huge asset to us because in a faster, more cost-efficient way than ever before, we are able to provide our clients with more information about their land. As a result, our clients can be better educated about the limitations and opportunities for developing their site in a responsible, effective manner, ” said Darryl Brown, president of MainLand Development Consultants. “It is also helpful to our engineers because they are now able to design projects with a much deeper understanding of the characteristics of the

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After winning approvals from the State Department of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture office in Boston, and the City of Gardiner - and the installation of a phone line tied to a tree on the Gardiner Common by FairPoint, Market-Manager Ann “Boo” Hubbard ran a “dry run” last Wednesday, June 10, recording $50 in sales. “We are very happy that we can make good, fresh food available to a much wider audience now that we can run a food stamp debit card through an EBT (Electronic Business Transfer) machine provided by the State of Maine,” Hubbard said. Statewide, nearly 200,000 Maine residents - 15 percent of the state population - receive food stamps. Gardiner is only the second farmers' market in the state to be able to accept food stamps. Lewiston is the other. Most farmers' markets do not accept food stamps because of the complexity of the approval process, and the lack of managerial help. Typically, farmers' market managers are vendor/volunteers who perform minimal financial duties. At the Gardiner market, sponsorship by Gardiner Family Chiropractic and vendor dues help to pay a market manager to keep finances in order. Installation of the land

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Gulf Island Pond Recreation Highlight of Picnic The Androscoggin Land Trust (ALT) will host its annual picnic and barbeque in partnership with the Maine Department of Conservation, Bates College and the Androscoggin River Watershed Council on Saturday, July 25. The events, which will include hiking opportunities at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park and paddling on the Androscoggin River, begin at 10 AM at the Center Bridge Road boat access in Turner. For those looking to enjoy a scenic hike, opportunities to walk the historic Homestead Trail at the Androscoggin Riverlands State Park will be available prior to the barbeque. The Maine Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands, is undertaking to develop the Riverlands into the first state park in 25 years and the only state park with direct access to a major population center, being located less than 10 miles from Lewiston-Au-

burn. The four mile trek on the Homestead Trail takes visitors along a trail that is named for the remnants of eight historic farmsteads along Old River Road that were destroyed in 1927 when the Gulf Island Dam was completed. The foundations can be viewed from the trail, which also features open vistas of the Androscoggin River. Paddlers will be able to join others as part of the Androscoggin River Watershed Council “Source to Sea Trek,” where the group will make their way down-

stream, along the miles of undeveloped shoreline, in canoes and kayaks. All paddlers will cross the river and join ALT members and friends for the annual barbeque, set to begin at noon, and hosted this year at the Bates College Boathouse in Greene. The Boathouse was constructed in 1988, amidst the undisturbed beauty of Gulf Island Pond, and houses the College's fleet, which consists of numerous eight, four, and pair oared shells. Tours of the facility will be available, as well as program highlights from Bates

rowing coach Peter Steenstra. The diverse activities available, from paddling to hiking to touring an NCAA varsity rowing boathouse, it should be a great day to be out on or along the Androscoggin River for recreation and a community barbeque. For more information, or to RSVP and get more detailed directions, call ALT at 207-782-2302 or e-mail info@androscogginlandtrust.org. The Androscoggin Land Trust is a membershipsupported conservation organization dedicated to protecting the important natural areas, traditional landscapes, and outdoor experience along in the Androscoggin River watershed. We currently conserve over 3,600 acres of land, including nine miles of riverfront along the Androscoggin River. Please visit our Web site at www. androscogginlandtrust.org for more information about our work. n

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Nothin’ But Small Talk…Maine’s Horse Community Comes Together Jess Small

From Thursday, June 17, until Sunday, June 21, the rain couldn’t keep the local horsemen and women from coming out, joining forces, and celebrating some of Maine’s finest riders and horses at the 30th annual Downeast Horse Show Congress hosted by the Maine Horse Association. The three-day horse show, featuring 207 classes, began on Friday, and brought people from near and far with many different breeds

of horses, totaling 161, that started arriving on Thursday to prepare. Morgans, Arabians, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Saddlebreds, Standardbreds, Friesians, Gypsy Vanners, Percherons, Georgian Grandes, Thoroughbreds, Hackney ponies, Miniature horses… and many more came out in style promoting their breed and strutting their stuff. Saturday featured the hunter/ jumpers with a full day of classes of both over fences and on the flat. The Standardbred horse has a rich history in Maine, and today there is a big push for retraining Standardbred racehorses for pleasure riding, so the Downeast welcomed them to their show

Elizabeth Tewksbury and her Standardbred mare, Dreamy Starlet, had tons of fun participating in the Standardbred in hand and under saddle classes at the Downeast Horse Show, as well as in the hunter over fences classes, showing off the athleticism of the Standardbred breed. (Photos by Eighth Generation Photo Graphics)

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A Larger Pool of Wellness The Pond, located in Sidney, Maine, is a retreat from head to toe. The healthy oasis was opened almost ten years ago by Pat Berger, a Licensed Massage Therapist and yoga instructor. Pat introduces a total wellness plan that goes beyond the hands-on practice of massage. A visit to the location is a joy for the senses with rooms full of soothing decor, sweet smells of fresh flowers, the gentle sounds of a water fountain, and warm smiles to greet you. The Pond has recently expanded to include two likeminded professionals who have been associates of Pat’s

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for 10 years: a second massage practitioner, Lee Brandwein, and Jean Hair, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. They have also expanded to include a beautiful and serene location upon Messalonskee Lake. This lakefront house, an easy five minute walk across the street, can be used for massage appointment, retreats, yoga classes, and more. With advance notice you may also enjoy an organic lunch with a massage at the lake. The additional location is ideal for a summertime massage, available inside the house, upon the screened-in porch, outdoors in a shaded area or on the dock. With this new partnership, Lee and Pat can now offer the option of couples massage at the lake house or at The Pond’s original location overlooking the lush labyrinth garden. Both Pat and Lee offer a wide range of massage techniques, including deep tissue, neuromuscular, and Psoas work (the keystone of a well-balanced organized body) They also include breath work and both specialize in the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage. The Arvigo Techniques are founded on the ancient Maya technique of abdominal massage, which is an external, noninvasive manipulation that repositions internal organs that have shifted, which cause the restriction of blood flow, lymph, nerve and chi (energy). This practice incorporates massage, anatomy and physiology, herbology, nutrition, and emotional and spiritual healing for a holistic approach to health care. Pat is a faculty member of the Arvigo Technique, one of only 32 faculty members in the world and the only one in Maine. Lee has recently become a practitioner of the Arvigo technique and is one of less than two dozen men practicing the technique worldwide. A self-care retreat, where one learns how to heal themselves with the Maya Massage technique, is being offered at The Pond the weekend of July 31st - August 2nd. Space is still available for this class. The addition of Jean Hair to The Pond brings a total package of wellness that includes counseling and dreamwork. Jean works with individuals, couples, and families for therapy session. She is trained in a level two Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which treats Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jean specializes in dreamwork, using people’s own dreams to help them make decisions and find the direction for their own healing. She treats depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Jean seeks to find the connection between the body and mind to aid in healing and help people connect with

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at the restaurant typically brings an array of entertainment from open mike night to live coffee house type music to enjoy. So as you can see, Turner Highlands Country Club and Fore Season’s Restaurant has a lot going on for every age group. With its convenient location on Route 117 in North Turner, it looks like the golf course and restaurant are going to be a destination for many local individuals to enjoy. Call them today at 2247060 for the golf course or at 224-7090 for the restaurant and enjoy the many offerings taking place at Turner Highlands Country Club and Fore Season’s Restaurant. You’ll be glad you made the call. n

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This film is also the first in the studio’s history to be released in Disney Digital 3D. Watching it in 3D at a local Maine theater made the experience more eye-popping and spectacular than in any previous film experience. But no matter how you see it in 3D or in regular 2D, Up like any other Pixar film be-

fore it can still have a magical effect on those who have seen it. In the movie, Carl Fredricksen (voiced by TV vet Ed Asner) lives alone in his crusty old house that is scheduled to be demolished. To get away from everyday life, Carl tries to fulfill his late wife’s dream of exploring the wilds of Venezuela in South America. So he decided to tie up his house with thousands of colorful helium balloons and float away. But then he found out that he has a stowaway, a young boy scout named Russell (voiced by newcomer Jordan Nagai) who wants to win a ‘help an elderly person’ badge at his survival camp. Soon after landing in the jungle, the two come across a strange looking bird that Russell names Kevin because it likes the boy’s chocolate bar. What the two didn’t know is that a legendary explorer named Charles Muntz is after that bird with the help of his hi-tech blimp and his large pack of hunting dogs with collars that can enable them to speak the human language. But Carl and Russell soon found an unlikely ally in one of the dogs named Dug (played by the film’s co-director Bob Peterson), who is more interested in a loving master, and maybe chasing a squirrel. As anyone can expect, Pixar once again succeeds with this film, because it’s funny, heartwarming, and also full of action. However, some of this film tends

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School Street Yoga

Elisabeth Stokes Waterville in March is worn-looking. Piles of rotting snow and thick shoals of road sand line the streets. The bright, slanting light is misleading; when a cloud crosses the sun you feel a shadowy chill pulling you back into winter. But step inside the old Christian Science church, a red brick gem tucked away on School Street, mo-

ments from downtown. It has come back to life as a yoga studio. School Street Studio is the outward manifestation of a friendship between Susan Golden and Jeri Wilson, yoga teachers and long-time friends who each have a vibrant pool of yoga students in the area. “Susan had seen the space a year or so ago, and began dropping hints, but my “Aha” moment came when

she pointed out that though yoga is fundamentally noncompetitive, having two similar studios in a small town could get awkward,” says Wilson. She and Golden had initially wanted to rent a space, to see how viable the business might be, but the old church was hard to ignore. “When I brought Jeri to see it for the first time, I didn’t want the realtor to see how excited she was!” laughs Golden. The two say the whole process has been so easy that they feel constantly reassured that they’re doing the right thing. “We have the same standards, the same sense of authenticity,” says Golden. “It’s been exciting for us to see how well we work together.” I have stopped by on a morning in late March with my two young daughters. The studio itself is nearly ready; painters have left behind a sky blue, domed ceiling, deep plum and curry walls. The former sanctuary is lined with six-foot leaded windows; the glass is bubbled so that light streams in but the busy world is held at the edges of the quiet space. A tea room with cubbies for bags and coats and an office across the hall are a soft, grassy sage; a sunny bathroom to the right of the front doors is the same blue as the studio ceiling. The furniture

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and decorative touches, a mix of antiques and more modern pieces, feel carefully chosen. “We’ve agreed on everything, and by that I mean we’ve felt really comfortable being honest with each other, and so this space is really a reflection of ‘us’,” Wilson smiles. My girls skate across the gleaming hardwood studio floor in stocking feet, twirling into the arms of the airy room. There is space downstairs for massage therapy, and for practitioners of holistic medicine. “We want this building, to be a place for people in this community to learn about healthy choices, meditation, yoga, mind-body connections, Aruveydic medicine, which is why we’re calling it ‘School Street Studio,’ not just School Street Yoga,” the women say. Golden adds, “We don’t want to host anything here that we wouldn’t want to do ourselves.” They also hope to bring in nationally- and internationally known teachers for workshops, which

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could draw students from all over New England. “It’s exciting that this is happening right here in Waterville, especially in this economy,” Wilson notes. The friends are riding a wave of interest in yoga that has skyrocketed in the last few years. Golden: “I think people are wanting to reconnect with themselves, to get in touch with what’s really important. Yoga is a path to being able to do that.” Initially, School Street Yoga will offer seven 75-minute classes each week, a “Fundamentals of Yoga” for beginners, multi-level classes, and two challenging Vinyasa flow sessions. Future offerings may include yoga for people with physical limitations, children’s yoga, and classes specifically for men. “We’re open to what this community wants and needs,” Wilson says. Classes begin the first week of May. For more information, visit schoolstreetstudio.com. n

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Governor Accepts President Obama’s New Call to Service

President and Mrs. Obama have invited Governors and communities to come together for a nationwide service initiative. Mrs. Obama kicked off the new call to service on June 22nd. This summer-long initiative will culminate on September 11th, a National Day of Service. This National Day of Service will offer a chance to honor those Americans who died on September 11th and celebrate the service to our

county that took place over the summer. In the spirit of public health awareness, Governor John E. Baldacci joined children at Camp Tracy to plant an organic vegetable garden. Campers will continue to raise the food throughout the summer and donate the crop to the Alfond Center’s Kids Kitchen and area residents in need. Before planting, the Governor greeted the crowd, and Ken Walsh, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center, called on other youth summer camps to also plant gardens to teach children the importance of good nutrition and service to their communities. Barry Dana, Relations Director of the Maine Native American Boys & Girls Clubs, has already accepted this call to service. Please join us for this

joint initiative of the Maine Commission for Community Service and Camp Tracy as we kick off this national service initiative in Maine. Maine Commission for Community Service The Maine Commission for Community Service builds capacity and sustainability in Maine's volunteer sector by funding service programs, developing volunteer managers, raising awareness, and encouraging an ethic of service. To learn more about the Maine Commission for Community Service visit our web-site at www.maineservicecommission.gov. Camp Tracy YMCA Camp Tracy was established in 1960 to provide outdoor recreation and education for children throughout Central Maine. During the merger of the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club in 1999 Camp Tracy underwent a 3 Million dol-

lar renovation to create a new and exciting opportunities which included the Harold Alfond Fenway Park. Now over 1000 children attend the premier

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In the competition between dogs and cats, here’s a fact that dog lovers can tout: allergies to cats have triggered nearly one-third of all asthma cases in the US according to the National Institution of Environmental Health Sciences. Of those diagnosed with chronic lung disease, 56.3 percent blame allergies. Cat dander is by far the most common allergen, triggering 29.3 percent of all asthma cases, followed by the fungus Alternaria at 21.1 percent, and white oak trees at 20.9 percent. Frequent cleaning and air ltration systems can help mitigate allergy problems in many homes. At the Captain Lewis Residence, our residents enjoy living in one of three beautiful, historic homes overlooking the Kennebec River in Farmingdale. We offer a wide range of senior housing and health care options ranging from independent apartments to Alzheimer care. Visitors are welcome to drop by during normal business hours to tour our facility and to meet some of our “colorful” residents and staff. Please call us at 582-6674 for more information or visit www. MESeniorCare.com. Presented by

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48th Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention The Consolidated Firefighters of Waterville has been selected to host the 48th Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention the weekend of September 9th through the 11th, 2011. The Consolidated Firefighters of Waterville elected to host the convention in order to help raise money for the charities that they support every year. At this time, the Waterville Fire Department is conducting different events throughout the next two years to raise money so they can run the convention. They are looking to find any Fire/EMS, Police, Schools, Business, or Civilian organizations that would help with placing a bowling team in the “Waterville Fire

Bowl for Charities Tournament” being held at the Sparetime Recreation Center in Waterville on September 20, 2009. This event is being held to help support those who try each year to raise money for their great causes. It gets harder each year to raise money, and the Waterville Fire Department feels that this event could help them in a special way. They are in hope that the tournament will bring in 48 teams, with the top 3 teams winning prize money that will go to their favorite charity or group organization and the top 5 organizations will receive a trophy. The department is in hopes for a successful event so they can continue this fundraiser yearly.

The Consolidated Fire Fighters of Waterville would like to thank you for any support your organization could do for the Charities, 2011 Fire Fighters Convention and the celebration of the 10th year anniversary of 9/11. Signing up for this tournament is a symbol of support and goodwill to the men and women of our state who protect us or the charities that make our world a little better place to live in. Please visit www.WatervilleFire.com for downloadable signup sheets or call Lieutenant Scott Holst at the Waterville Fire Department 680-4735. They look forward to seeing a team for your organization! n

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Left to right: Bob Finocchiaro, owner New England Boat; LRATV Club secretary Amie Girard; club President Lonney Girard; Missy Finocchiaro, owner New England Boat; Steven Field; Paul Field Sr.; Roger Plante; Maine Game Warden Neil Wykes; Dana Rand; Manlea Thompson; club VP Craig Gerry; and club treasurer/ trailmaster Paul Field Jr. Many club members that helped are not pictured here. On May 14th the Lakes these troubled times, ac- capabilities. Jim Brown Region ATV Club donated cording to Lt. Adam Gorm- from The Maine Departa brand new 2008 Can Am ley. Due to budget cuts ment of Conservation was 400 XT to the Inland Fish- in their department they also at the meeting and eries and Wildlife, Maine have not been able to pur- mentioned that he was very Warden Service. It took chase much needed capital proud of the club for all of many years of hard work equipment such as ATVs in their hard work and giving and dedication by many recent years. Major Gregg back to the community like club members to raise the Sanborn mentioned they this was really great. The funds necessary to pur- go on over 400 search and Can Am was purchased at chase this machine. With- rescue calls per year which New England Boat, our out them, something like is more than 1 per day. Sgt local dealer on Route 302 this would not be possible. Tim Place also expressed Bridgton. Owners Bob There is a plaque in the cen- how much something like and Missy Finocchiaro ter of the handlebars that this means to them and really stepped up to help reads “Proudly Donated the ATV community as a make this possible by givby the Lakes Region ATV whole. The ATV was issued ing the club a really good Club May 14, 2009.” Four to local warden Neil Wykes deal. Bob also told Warden members of the Warden so it will be used right here Wykes that although the Service were in attendance. in the Lakes Region area. Can Am is very reliable They were all very pleased The club hopes the ma- should it need any service and honored to receive chine will help enhance or repairs it would be taken this gift. It is a very spe- the warden’s law enforce- care of right away. n cial thing especially during ment and search and rescue

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A grand mal seizure at about age two was the first frightening clue that Lindsay Carr had a serious medical problem. Lindsay, who just graduated from Lewiston High School, is the youngest of Bob and Dianna Carr’s three daughters. A military family (Navy-20 years) the Nichols Street household has had their share of health crises. With four generations of breast cancer in Dianna’s family, mom had to deal with that herself in 2004/05, and continues to suffer from fibromyalgia. Dad is currently dealing with severe back pain and imminent surgery. The military doctors in Maryland diagnosed young Lindsay with a rare birth defect known as Arnold Chiari Malformation – Type I. The defect caused her to have severe cranio-cervical instability. In simple terminology, the base of Lindsay’s skull and brainstem are not properly anchored on the top of her backbone; in addition, the opening of the skull is larger than normal and an abnormally tethered spinal cord was also in the mix. Though their diagnosis was correct, the doctors didn’t know much about Chiari. The family was told that there would likely not be any serious trouble from the defect until Lindsay’s late teens or early twenties. So mom and dad did not try to overprotect their daughter by restricting her from physical activity. The Carrs had discovered, as have many families dealing with rare medical conditions, it was hard to find a doctor who had more information about this unique condition. So, for a number of years while Lindsay was grow-

In the dining room of her home, Lindsay Carr, is currently in a long-term recuperation stage from her most recent surgery in April. She spends a great deal deal of time with some type of neck support. She is also already sporting a sweatshirt from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, where she will be going in the fall. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

ing through her school years, she was doing some very physical things like cheerleading. As the family’s understanding of Chiari increased they agreed to begin limiting, and in many cases stopping, Lindsay’s physical activity. They learned that a sudden jolt to her head or neck from a tug-of-war game could turn very serious. Lindsay has never ridden a bicycle because of the difficulties she can have with balance. She will never ride a roller coaster or any amusement that might jar her spinal column. The Carrs are grateful for seeing an article in the local newspaper a couple years ago about another Lewiston girl, Nicole Buck, with Chiari Malformation. Upon meeting the Bucks, they learned of The Chiari Institute in New York. Since that time there have been several trips to the Institute and a great deal more knowledge and direction given to the Carrs. Above and beyond all the new information and help they’ve received over the last few years, the family will readily testify that their strong Christian faith is what has sustained them. The Carrs are active

members of the Kennebec Community Church in Augusta where “…we love the unlovely…” and work and evangelize in the Capitol community. Lindsay states, “You can’t separate my faith from what I’ve gone through.” She made this assertion clear in a couple of her senior papers at LHS. “I want to be a walking Bible for others to read,” she added. Her oldest sister had started a student-led Bible study at LHS about ten years ago. Lindsay is also a very active member of the Mason-affiliated Rainbow Girls. Lindsay missed about three-fourths of her senior year at Lewiston but managed to complete the required work and credits through tutors. She has been an honor roll student but admits to being the world’s worst procrastinator. It has been a rough year with her Chiari acting up and having more surgery in April. She went to New York to have another spinal decompression and cranio-cervical fusion. “I have my moments and days when I’m hurting or stressed and have to just cry, but I’m doing better day by day. I find it best to just go with the flow.” She did make her goal of

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Lindsay Carr (in chair) is surrounded by her parents and fellow graduates at Lewiston High School’s graduation on June 6. Lindsay’s best friend, Delila Dickey (center), wheeled her to the Colisee stage where Lindsay arose and walked to receive her diploma. Behind from L to R: Dianna Carr, Caitlin Walton, Delila Dickey, Stephene Waterman and Bob Carr. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

graduating. She was wheel chaired into the Colisee by best friend Delila Dickey, but as promised Lindsay walked across the stage to get her diploma. Delila says, “I have known her for so long we’re pretty much sisters. We can have tons of fun doing nothing. We each understand what the other is trying to say even when one of us is not talking very well that day. Lindsay has shown strength throughout her life. She is always faithful and uses the bad (stuff) to strengthen her faith.” Bernard Fortier, who was the keynote speaker at Lewiston’s graduation this year, was Lindsay’s Latin

teacher and friend. “She was always positive and uplifting. We loved having her in class. Though she was suffering difficult circumstances, Lindsay radiated positive energy and warmth. She was also a woman of faith. It was the cornerstone of how she lived her life.” Lindsay regards her parents as her heroes. She helped her mother during her battle with cancer. In middle school at the time, she recalls cleaning the bathroom, emptying the commode and helping the nurses administer care. She also fondly shares how her father has been a stronghold for her. “When my tethered spi-

nal cord would act up he would carry me to bed and rub my back until I fell asleep.” This past year (2008) when Chiari complications with sleeping, blurred vision, swallowing and mental focus hit hard, she really had to lean on her family and her faith. Bob Carr and Lindsay share a favorite song by Steven Curtis Chapman entitled Cinderella. The lyrics of the refrain testify to Bob’s love for his daughter: So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms ‘Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don’t want to miss even one song ‘Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she’ll be gone... Lindsay Carr is planning to attend St. Joseph’s College in Standish this fall. Considering her ongoing health challenges, she and the family agree this was a sensible choice. Just far enough from home to ‘feel like you’re away at college’, but close enough to family and physicians familiar with her case. Not surprisingly, she will be aiming for a degree in the medical field, Nursing or possibly Neonatology or Neurology in the future. n

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There are many things the average person can do to lower their cholesterol and keep cholesterol at healthy levels. Lowering your cholesterol can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke, and knowing that you are taking action to better your health is a satisfying and gratifying feeling. In order to do this, it is first helpful to understand what cholesterol is and where it comes from. Our liver produces the majority of the cholesterol in our bodies from the foods that we eat. Fat from the food that we eat is digested and sent to the liver to be processed. The liver takes the fat and makes cholesterol bundles, which contain fat, cholesterol and some proteins. We call these lipoproteins. The job of these lipoproteins is to transport fat to different areas of the

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Bangor Troop Greeter Documentary Garners National Recognition

The Way We Get By is being screened in the Washington, The Way We Get By is being screened in the Washington, DC area, and DC residents with ties to Maine are proudly encouraging others to see the moving film....it's no wonder, it has been garnering award after award. The Way We Get By, which will be released in theaters this summer, is a story of three elderly Mainers whose lives have been transformed by the community they have created greeting troops at the Bangor International Airport. “The Way We Get By is a moving and important film that encourages us to reflect upon the common bonds of mission and service that span generations,” stated William S. Cohen, former Secretary of Defense and native Mainer. “It is a reminder that as our young men and women fight two wars overseas far from friends and family, there are many at home doing their part to keep our communities connected to those who serve in uniform.” Cohen, whose hometown is Bangor, said that during his years in public service in Maine, he met many people like Bill, Jerry, and Joan; quiet, unassuming patriots who serve without any thought of recognition - just like those in uniform who are honored in The Way We Get By. Washington-based alumni

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Urban Legends: Legendary Losses

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? The world lost three celebrities the last full week in June. The deaths of Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett were not unexpected. Michael Jackson’s sudden demise, however, was shocking. People usually try to structure events in threes, so McMahon, Fawcett, and Jackson automatically became linked. Despite the different circumstances of their lives, careers, and deaths, they are already featured in a new urban legend. According to a story posted on several websites and rapidly circulating by email, Fawcett and Jackson both were guests on the Tonight Show on September 18, 1979, and that night McMahon was, as always, Johnny Carson’s announcer and sidekick. A twist of fate that places the three on stage at the same time would add another link to the coincidental timings of their deaths; however, that incident did not actually occur.

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The official Johnny Carson Tonight Show website has a guest list search function. Urban legend website Snopes.com used that source to determine that on September 18, 1979, the Tonight Show was a rerun featuring Walter Matthau and Bob Uecker. Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson did appear on the Tonight Show on consecutive nights in 1974. Jackson was on with the Jackson Five on August 19, 1974; Fawcett was a guest the following night. But Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson were both on vacation that week. Those shows were hosted by Bill Cosby with Doc Severinsen subbing for McMahon. McMahon, Fawcett, and Jackson have all been the subjects of urban legends before. The most common

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legend about Ed McMahon claims that he was Johnny Carson’s commanding officer during World War II. And, although that is not true, there is some basis for the tale. Snopes and other websites point out that both men served in the Navy for about three years starting in 1943, and each had some connection to Navy/Marine aviation programs. Although McMahon achieved a higher rank than Carson, they were never assigned to the same place. Consequently, McMahon never was Carson’s commander. The most famous Farrah Fawcett legend concerns her 1976 swimsuit poster.

That photo, showing her feathered blond hair, lovely smile, and clingy red bathing suit, is undoubtedly the most famous pin-up poster ever. According to legend, part of that picture’s appeal is because a few of her curls have been arranged so they spell the word “sex.” I’ve seen a photo with those curls marked in red. To me, it looks as though whoever thought those were letters has an overactive imagination. I’ve seen reproductions of that poster many times over the years, and its appeal to me has nothing to do with words. There are many urban legends about Michael Jackson. Some of them are

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bizarre, such as the false claim that his nose was prosthetic and once fell off during the taping of a TV show. Others are basically true, such as the claim that Jackson bought the publishing rights to most of the Beatles’ music. But one tale about Michael Jackson is a rather racist myth that has been told about many famous African-American men. There are several versions of this story, but the basic idea is always the same. A white woman is on an elevator in Atlantic City (or Las Vegas or New York) and four black men get on – three burly bodyguards and Michael

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Jackson (or Reggie Jackson, Jesse Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, Eddie Murphy, or some other well-known black male). Jackson has a dog on a leash and tells the dog, “Sit, Lady.” Frightened of the menacing bodyguards and not recognizing Michael Jackson, the terrified woman sits on the floor of the elevator. Embarrassed, Jackson helps her to her feet, apologizes, and escorts her to her room. The next day, the woman receives a bouquet of roses with a hundred-dollar bill wrapped around each stem. According to Snopes. com, nowadays this story is most often told about Eddie Murphy. As is typical of urban legends, Murphy says that when he denies it ever happened, the storyteller usually refutes him by saying, “ ‘Yes, it did. My cousin was there’.” S. Juan Dube is my pseudonym. I have been an urban legend enthusiast for decades. Email urban legends to me at btymoczko@exploremaine.com. n

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Maine Farm Days at The Barker Farm

The 2009 Maine Farm Days will be on Friday and Saturday, August 21st and 22nd at the Barker Farm. Your can learn more at www.androscogginswcd. net by clicking on Maine Farm Days (MFD) link on the home page. Go to the above website and download a MFD exhibitor or vendor contract/agreement, a brochure, or the map to the Barker Farm. The Barker Farm is located in Leeds at 9 Barker Road. This is in North Leeds on Route 106 and just north of where the railroad tracks cross Route 106. The Maine Farm Days Theme for 2009 is Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources. Presentations are scheduled pertaining to solar and wind energy, with presentations on farmland preservation from groups like Androscoggin Land Trust and Maine Farm Land Protection. Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District Executive Director Susan Gammon will speak about Carbon Sequestration and the potential financial gain for farmers and landowners. This year a new opportunity is offered at Maine Farm Days. A Farmers Market, vendors exhibiting and selling their fresh grown Maine produce. The contract/agreements are available by going to www.androscogginswcd. net, clicking on Maine Farm Days and downloading contract/agreements on that page for vendors, exhibitors and farm markets. This is the same weekend

milking the animals daily and managing the herd health with assistance from David and their sons. David and his father handle the field work and all the maintenance issues that arise with managing 140 acres of silage corn, 75 acres of high density grain corn and 175 acres of hay. The Barkers have done an exemplary job maintaining their land, water and animal resources in such a way as to have minimal detrimental impact on the environment. The Barkers over the years have and continue to manage their land under conservation principles. They have participated in the Environmental Quality

as the Balloon Festival giving an opportunity to see the balloons launch in the morning, take in the events at Maine Farm Days ,and end the day watching the balloons land in the early evening. Annually vendors sell agricultural equipment, products, craft and food items. Agricultural organizations have displays; groups give presentations and training sessions offered with con-

tinuing learning credits. Please come and join us August 21 and 22 at the Barker Farm and experience the Maine Farm Days. Barker Farm, Inc., a fifthgeneration farm owned and operated by David and Vicky Barker, is a dairy farm located in Leeds (Androscoggin County), Maine. They milk 110 Holstein dairy cattle and raise their own replacement animals. Vicky handles all aspects of the dairy herd,

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The farm is located in North Leeds just east of Rt. 106 and just north of where the railroad tracks cross Rt. 106 (also called the Leeds/Livermore Falls Road). To get to the farm, the Leeds Road (Rt. 106) leaves Rt. 133 and goes south to Barker Road and the Barker Farm. Or, Rt. 106 leaves Rt. 219 on Livermore Falls Road (Rt. 106) and goes north to the Barker Farm.

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Salads used to always come before the entrée. Made mostly with greens and vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, celery, tomato and olives, they were dressed with vinaigrette made with mustard oil and vinegar, some with a touch of honey. In Europe, they served salad at the end of the meal, with a wedge of cheese. The Waldorf-Astoria hotel was well known for their Waldorf salad, made with celery, walnuts, and apples with a sweet dressing. Then there are the picnic salads made with potatoes, eggs and onions. The Caesar salad is made of romaine lettuce and a dressing made with raw eggs. The chef salad is a luncheon special made with chicken, ham or boiled eggs. In 1971 the salad bar became popular in moderately priced restaurants. The bar had a little of everything – fresh vegetables, fruits, even pasta salads or nuts. When

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Pictured is the new cheese room located at Nezinscot Farm store on Rt. 117 in Turner. On Saturday, July 25th, Gloria and her staff will be hosting a Grand Opening of the new cheese room. They will hold live demonstrations of cheese making and also have cheese and wine tastings and pairings. The different cheeses are all prepared at the farm store and the wines will consist of organic, biodynamic and local wines. Gloria and her staff invite everyone who likes fine wine and cheese to stop by from 10 AM to 3 PM and enjoy the complimentary offerings in the Nezinscot Farm Store's new Cheese Room.

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is Rafing Off this new collector’s car. The prot from this rafe will be donated to help the efforts in repairing the historic Church Tower in Downtown South Paris.

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RULES: Winner is responsible for all taxes. Employees of Ripley and Fletcher and members of their household are not eligible to win. For a complete list of rules, send a self-addressed stamped envelope or stop in to Ripley & Fletcher, 80 Main St., South Paris, ME 04281. Winner will be drawn as soon as all the tickets are sold. The Rev. Dawn V. Mitchell will draw the winning ticket. Due to Postal Rules, Tickets cannot be mailed through the mail. You can pay to have them shipped UPS or FedEx. For More Information call 743-8938.

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Whitney Completes First Solo Kayak of 740-mile Water Trail A 67-year-old Maine man on Saturday completed the first solo kayak through paddle of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail from Old Forge, New York, to Fort Kent, Maine in Oquossoc, Maine. Gil Whitney of Lakeville, Maine, arrived at Fort Kent's Riverside Park on the St. John River 57 days after launching his lime green kayak on the Fulton Chain of Lakes in the Adirondack Park Preserve. The retired tractor trailer driver lost four

salads, from page 21

1 8oz container Sour Cream 3 Tbsp Vinegar 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Cream (or half and half or milk) Pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate 20-30 minutes. SALAD FOR LUNCH 2 Cups Cooked Cubed Ham 1/3 Cup Diced Crisp Bacon Âž Cup Diced Celery 1 Head of Lettuce Salt and Pepper to taste Dressing

inches off his waist and nearly 30 pounds while experiencing a stretch of nine straight days of rain, a spill into Class IV rapids on the Saranac River in New York, an inner ear infection, and a meeting with a swimming black bear on Flagstaff Lake in western Maine. Whitney's wife, Kathy, shared news from Gil's trip on a blog called Gil's Bucket List. Eager to reach home, and to stay in front of a second solo kayaker from New Jersey, Gil paddled about 30 miles a

1 Cup Salad Oil 1/3 Cup Vinegar 1 Â˝ tsp Salt 2 tsp Sugar 1 Â˝ tsp Mustard 1 tsp Paprika Pepper Mix dressing ingredients together. In separate bowl, combine ham, celery, bacon and place on a bed of lettuce. Pour dressing atop. You can add peas or shredded carrots if you wish. This is the month we celebrate Independence Day, the Fourth of July, so how about a red, white and blue salad! RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD 2 -3 oz Packages of Strawberry Jell-O

day during the last week of the trip. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail opened to the public in 2006, and follows historic American Indian paddling routes on the major watersheds of northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and a portion of southern Quebec, Canada. It is the longest inland water trail in the northeast. Another Maine resident, Donnie Mullen of Hope, completed the first unofficial through-paddle of the 740-mile trail in a canoe

in 2000. Nicole Grohoski and Tommy Perkins, from Ellsworth, Maine, made the first official endto-end canoe paddle in 2006. Twenty other paddlers have accomplished the feat. The majority of trail users spend a day or weekend exploring one of the 13 sections of the waterway. Learn more about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail on line at www. northernforestcanoetrail. org. n

2 Cups Water 1 Small Can, Crushed Pineapple, drained but save the juice 2 Cups Blueberries

2 Cup Walnuts or Peanuts 1 tsp Baking Soda

Dissolve gelatin in two cups boiling water. Add pineapple juice and enough water to make another cup. Add pineapple and blueberries. Pour into a 9x13 in pan. Let set in the refrigerator. Cover with whipped topping and decorate with blueberries and raspberries. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN (Ask for adult help.) FRUIT DIP 2 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup Â˝ Cup Cold Water 1 Cup Butter

Place sugar, syrup and water in a heavy pan and heat until it boils. Then add the butter. Over medium heat, stir for 10 minutes. If you have a candy thermometer, let rise to 240 degrees. Grease and warm 2 cookie sheets in a 200-degree oven. Stir in nuts and continue stirring the mixture until the thermometer reaches 300 degrees. It will be light and frothy. Remove cookie sheets from the oven. Carefully pour the candy mixture into the warmed cookie sheets. With a buttered spatula, spread the candy to Âź inch thick. Let it cool and then break into pieces. n

Gil Whitney and his kayak along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in Oquossoc, Maine. (Credit: Riverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Sports)

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