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INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............... 2 V. Paul Reynolds ......................4 Maine News Calendar ................5 Classifieds.............................. 11 Movie Review......................... 12 John McDonald....................... 13

FEATURE ARTICLES 6 water tips for tone and balance ..................................6 Chiari malformations......................... 7 How to maintain your gas grill...... 8 Valley Forge Historical National Park ..........................14

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Angelica Stevenson Milo photos/Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Bridgton Hospital took first place with their covered wagon float in the non-commercial division of the Bridgton Lions 4th of July parade.

Bridgton Historical Society summer schedule announced BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Historical Society has announced its events schedule for the summer. Events are held at Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, or at the Gibbs Avenue Museum, just off Main Street, across the parking lot from the fire station.

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The schedule includes: Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Narramissic. Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mas-

sachusetts, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, Narramissic. Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on The Ridge, Earle Shettleworth, Maine State Historian, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, Narramissic, $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers.

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When my granddaughter was around four-years-old, I was babysitting her while she was outside playing. All of a sudden the wind started blowing. She came running in all excited, and said, “Gram, I think there’s a TOMATO coming!” The TV newscasters had been talking about tornadoes! So cute! – Judy LeBroke, Norway

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Loon Echo Land Trust expands Crooked River Forest at Intervale BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust (LELT) recently announced an expansion of its Crooked River Forest at Intervale with the purchase of 38 acres of forested land in Harrison. The acquisition brings the total acreage of the conserved forest there to 334. The Crooked River Forest at Intervale allows public access for hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling (on designated trails), skiing, and mountain biking. Preventing future development along the Crooked River through forestland conservation will ensure public access for recreation on the river and its surrounding forests. “Protecting the Crooked River and local forests is critical to the health of ru-

ral economies in western Maine,” said Matt Markot, LELT executive director. “Conservation land in this area sustains and creates jobs in tourism, outdoor recreation, and forestry.” In addition to protecting wildlife habitat and providing recreation opportunities, the land purchase is a big deal for clean water in southern Maine. The Crooked River is the largest tributary into Sebago Lake, Maine’s second largest lake and the primary source of clean drinking water for 200,000 people – one-sixth of all Mainers – who live or work in 11 communities in the Portland area. Protecting forestland along the Crooked River has been an important collaborative goal between Portland Water Dis-

trict and Loon Echo Land Trust for many years. “Sebago Lake and the Crooked River mean so much to so many people,” said Paul Hunt, Portland Water District’s environmental manager. “The lake is the water supply for 1 in 6 Mainers and the river is its most important tributary. Together they support one of the few landlocked salmon fisheries in Maine.” With the forest acting as a natural filter for water, permanently protecting forested areas around the river is vital to maintaining the high water quality of the Crooked River and Sebago Lake. The Crooked River - and larger Sebago Lake - watershed has been identified as a priority for forestland

conservation. Land conservation in the Sebago Lake watershed is the focus of Sebago Clean Waters, a collaborative initiative formed in 2017. Sebago Clean Waters aims to conserve another 35,000 acres in the Sebago Lake watershed in the next 15 years in order in order to protect water quality, community wellbeing, a vibrant economy, and the health of fish and wildlife. Local SCW partners include Loon Echo Land Trust, Lakes Environmental Association and the Western Foothills Land Trust. Other SCW partners provided funding for this project including The Nature Conservancy in Maine, Portland Water District, and Casco Bay Estuary Partnership.

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A tributary of the Crooked River located on the newly expanded Crooked River Forest at Intervale in Harrison.

Naples Public Library annual art auction fundraiser July 27 NAPLES — Celebrate local art and support the Naples Public Library, Saturday, July 27, beginning at 6 p.m. with a silent auction and 7 p.m. for the live auction at the annual Art Auction fundraiser to be held at the American Legion Hall Post #155,

26 Casco Road. Notable artists from the area have shared their talents decorating creature habitats (birdhouses, bat houses, and the like) generously donated by Jim Turpin of Coveside Conservation Products in Casco. Bidding will be lively

for these colorful masterpieces, perfect for any property or as a thoughtful, locally sourced and handcrafted gift. Donations from Dick Anzelc, Joy Barnes, Andrea Dacko, Kate Komich, Brenda McGuinness and many other masterful

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During a recent kayaking trip, with friends, down Crooked River, from Edes Falls in Naples to the site of the recently removed old Route 302 bridge, near the current Route 302 bridge on the Naples/Casco town line, we encountered not only mosquitos but trees, lots of trees. Well, it turns out that trees giveth, and trees taketh away. One reason I like riverkayaking over lake-kayaking is having the shade from the trees as I float along (the giveth part). The river current is another positive factor, reducing the paddling effort required, but the current has a negative effect on the trees along the riverbank, as it undermines them, exposing their roots until they lose their grip and fall into the river. With a little luck, the fallen tree will swing around and lie parallel with the riverbank, along the shoreline, thus protecting that section of shoreline from the rushing current and leaving a clear navigation route. We found out, on our trip, that trees rarely cooperate with kayakers and canoeists, but instead fall perpendicular to the river, and get hung

up on the opposite bank, thus causing a log jam (the taketh away part). We found plenty of minor log jams. With a little luck, we could go under, or around each jam. A few times we had short portages or had to “Limbo” under a suspended tree (hang on to your hat). This was all well and good until, about 4 hours into our trip when we encountered the mother of all log jams. Our jaws dropped as we realized it stretched on for hundreds of feet, and the terrain along the shoreline was ill suited to a portage. Well, after a few ups and downs, and a few scratches, bumps and bruises, we were back on the river and on our way downstream again. During that trip I couldn’t help reﬂecting on the old river drives, when they used to ﬂoat logs down the river to a sawmill. The ones that you only see photos of in museums now-a-days, and how they would use dynamite to break up the biggest and baddest log jams. Next time I kayak that stretch of the river, someone please remind me to take a case of dynamite with me.

The author is general manager of Q-Team Tree Service in Naples and is also a licensed Arborist. He can be reached at RobertFogg@Q-Team.com or 207-693-3831.

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Aroostook County deer forum V. Paul Reynolds Not so long ago, deer numbers in northern Maine were at a crisis point. It was said, not jokingly, that in some Aroostook County townships the lynx, a federally listed endangered species, was more prevalent than deer! The deer situation has improved some in ‘the county,’ but tough winters and continued predation holds back the recovery of deer numbers. This spring a deer survival forum was held at the University of Maine in Presque Isle. The idea was to answer the question “Are we doing enough?” County sportsmen, policymakers from MDIF&W and representatives of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine were on hand to give comment and

Metro photo take part in a give-and-take conversation on the deer question. Panelists dealt with these topics current status of deer in northern Maine, deer wintering area protection, predation management and

improving nutritional conditions of deer. Maine’s former state deerresearch biologist, Gerry Lavigne, currently a wildlife consultant to SAM, gave some introductory remarks

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at the forum. Lavigne was also a guest recently on my radio program, Maine Outdoors. Gerry underscored the point that during the past 10 years, the Aroostook County Conservation Association, as well as the Presque Isle Fish & Game Club, has rolled up its collective sleeves and undertaken a privately-funded and voluntary effort to enhance deer survival in the north country. The ACCA, under the capable leadership of its president Jerry McLaughlin, has conducted a very successful coyote hunting contest, wintertime feeding of deer in wintering areas, and various forms of habitat improvement including the planting of cedar trees. Coyote population management has been the touchstone for this effort to help winter deer survival. In fact, during the past decade, the combined coyote-control efforts of the ACCA, the

Penobscot County Wildlife Conservation Association, MDIF&W, and a group in the Milo area, 4,305 coyotes have been harvested! As Lavigne points out, although coyote packs take down deer year round, it’s the deer in wintering areas that are the most vulnerable to coyote predation. Coyote control efforts won’t guarantee that a wintering deer will make it to the spring greenup, but at least the deer has a fighting chance. Lavigne also acknowledges that coyote management only works if it is consistently applied over the long haul year after year. All of the aforementioned groups are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to an important cause — deer recovery in the north woods. Although MDIF&W was reluctant 10 years ago to launch a coyote-control program using contract trappers and was mandated to do so by the state legislature, its

coyote-control program apparently has been well managed, getting the job done. During the 10-year coyote control program, the department has taken over 2,000 critters before they could bring down wintering deer in the yards. Given the popularity of deer hunting in Maine (84 percent of licensed hunters hunt deer) and its important economic role, sportsmen should applaud these groups and encourage them to keep up the good work with donations and words of acknowledgement. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:308:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207461-3093 or aaturnleft3@ gmail.com. July 26 — “Farmington’s Got Talent,” 5:30 p.m., North Church, High Street, Farmington, categories range from age 4 to adult, constests should arrive by 5 p.m., register online susun@ minikins.org or in person at Minikins retail store at 218 Broadway, or call 207-491-5533. July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-7785845. July 26, 27 — Seagrass concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, North Church, High Street, Farmington, free, open to public; Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday, Summer Fest begins at 9 a.m., music, vendors, 11 a.m. children's parade; Spandits 5K and Kid’s 1-mile run 5:30, 6:15 p.m. July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http://www.running4free.com. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. 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 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insectrelated craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th century; tour and insect walk, craft-making, tea party, 1 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207-238-4250. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. 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 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 31 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion—largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893. 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. July 31 — Maine mystery writers Richard Cass, Kate Flora, Maureen Milliken, “Mystery Making: How the Stories Get Told," interactive event, 6 p.m. Rangeley Public Library, free, open to public, 207-864-5529.

AUGUST Aug. 1 — Mount Washington Valley Choral Society performance, 7 p.m., Bridgton Academy, 11 Academy Lane, donations accepted at the door. 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. 2 — Artists' reception for "Formations," ceramics exhibition, 5-7 p.m., The Harlow, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public. Aug. 2, 3 — Vienna Woods Players "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,” Vienna Union Hall, 5 Mountain Road, 7 p.m. both nights, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, $10, $5 for children under 12, at the door or reserve by emailing firemarks@fairpoint.net by Wednesday, July 31. Aug. 3 — Woodcarving Show and Competition, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poland Town Hall, 1231 Main St., Poland, 207-357-1057. Aug. 3 — Public baked bean and casserole supper, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxillary Post 86, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Aug. 3 — Evening of gospel music, with singer

Jason Runnels, 6:30 p.m., Greene Baptist Church, 102 Main St., Greene, 207-946-5505. Aug. 4 — Belgrade Lakeside Artisans Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for All Seasons, Route 27, 207495-3481. Aug. 4 — Hugh Ogden Memorial Evening of Poetry, featuring Doug Rawlings, 6 p.m., Ecopelagicon nature store, 7 Pond St., Rangeley, free, open to public, light refreshments, 207-864-3421 (myocomATgmu.edu), 207-864-2771, ecopelagicon.com, hughogden.com or margaretyocom.com/ poetry Aug. 4 — Open House and Ice Cream Social for the replica Friends School House, 1 to 3 p.m., Raymond Casco Historical Society, 820 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Casco, louise1@maine.rr.com. Aug. 5 — Grassholes, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 5 — Connected Singles meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-7251266 or 207-725-8386. Aug. 7 — Gerry Boyle, Maine mystery author, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. Aug. 9 — Old Mills and Water Power, presentation by Thomas Kelleher, of Old Sturbridge Village, Mass. 7 p.m., Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. Aug. 9-11 — Readfield Heritage Days, events Friday evening, Saturday all day, Sunday evening. Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association's annual banquet, 10:30 a.m. social hour, noon meal, Elks Banquet Center, Waterville, 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net. Aug. 10 — Winslow Congregational Church annual Blueberry Festival, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 12 Lithgow St., free admission, www. WinslowUCC.org. Aug. 10 — Oakland Alumni Association annual activities and banquet, 10:30 a.m., Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St., Waterviie; pre-register by Aug. 2; 207-314-6676 or dwwrig@myfairpoint.net

AUGUST 10 — GRAY BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL. Bands, vendors, artisans, pie-eating contests, climbing wall, and more! Free admission. 9:30-4 @ 24 Main St. Gray. https://www.facebook.com/ GrayBlueberryFestival/

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. 10 — Danny & Darby of Rose Hill perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. Aug. 11 — The Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust workshop on edible and medicinal mushrooms, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2424 Main St., Rangeley; registration required 207-864-7311 or alaliberte@rlht.org. 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. 12 — Red Beans and Rice, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. 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 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www.topshamlibrary.org. Aug. 14 — "Careers in Art Series for Kids — Science, Nature & Drawing,” 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 6 to 8, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 9 and up, Folk Art Studio at Fiber and Vine, 402 Main St., Norway, registration and information at fiberandvine.com. Aug. 15 — Opening reception, awards ceremony 29th annual Maine Open Juried Art Show, 5-7 p.m., Sterrs Gallery, Common Street Arts, commonstreetarts.com. Aug. 16 — Blood drive, Lisbon United Methodist Church, 1-6 p.m. 14 School St. www.redcrossblood.org, 1-800-REDCROSS, contact Gwen Rioux, 207-353-6814 for information or to volunteer. Aug. 16 — Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus

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trip, 7 p.m. game, Cost includes tickets, coach transportation, www. lisbonme.org/parksrecreation, 207-353-0646, 207-353-2289. Aug. 18 — Augusta Elks Lodge third annual Set for Success of the Greater Augusta Area back-to-school event, supplies, clothes, services for pre-k through 12 grade students, free and open to all students, 1-3 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge Banquet Room, 397 Civic Center Drive, Mike Michaud 207441-2838, Lina Michaud 207-485-4710. Aug. 18 — Charles Lewis Fox and Artists on The Ridge, Earle Shettleworth, Maine State Historian, 2 p.m. Bridgton Historical Society, $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory. org. Aug. 19 — Julie Thompson's High Standards, Cilantro at the Gazebo, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 19 — American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at LA Metro Chamber, 415 Lisbon St, www.redcrossblood.org and enter LAMETRO in the blue box, top right; 207-783-2249, www. LAMetroChamber.com. Aug. 21 — Central Maine Community College, Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce 20th annual Chip Morrison Scholarship Golf Scramble, Fox Ridge Golf Club, 550 Penley Corner Road, Auburn, single largest fundraiser for college scholarships benefiting local students, chance to win the “Hole In One” $10,000 cash prize and the Chip Toss,207783-2249, Maureen@ LAMetroChamber.com or Roger Philippon, CM Education Foundation, 207-755-5357, RPhilippon@cmcc.edu. Aug. 22 — Belgrade Lakes Historical Society presents "Inventing Vacationland, How Maine became a number one Tourist Destination,” by Scott Andrews of USM Senior College, 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. Aug. 23 — Civil War presentation by members of the 3rd Infantry, afternoon, Bridgton Historical Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory. org. Aug. 24-25 — Stonewall Building Class, Tear Cap workshop for beginners and those with previous experience, in partnership with The Stone Trust, Hiram, 207-625-3396, info@tearcapworkshops. org. Aug. 26 — Kathy Haley and Phil House, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., All Souls Chapel, 640 Maine St., Poland, free, open to public, donations welcome. Aug. 31 — Author Catherynne Valente, 2 p.m., Topsham Public Library, free, open to public, 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org. 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.

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6 Water tips for tone and balance

Jodi Cornelio

Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net

It’s finally that time of year when we can get into the pool or lake and work on our balance and conditioning while getting a little vitamin D from the sunlight. Water exercise is great for everyone not

only for strength conditioning and balance, but it is extremely beneficial for those with arthritis, joint pain, joint replacement, back issues, fibromyalgia and neurological issues. Keep in mind the following while exercising in the lake or pool • The water should be waist to chest high. • Wearing a pair of boat/ water shoes will help with traction and help prevent slipping. • Never push through pain while exercising. That is your body’s signal to stop. • Keep a noodle or floatation devise handy for

balance and safety. • Always consult with your doctor if you have a special condition to see if water exercise is right for you. The following 6 Exercise are fun and easy to do: 1. Water walking and jogging: Take 10 steps forward and 10 steps backwards while pushing your arms and legs through the water. You can also just walk around the entire perimeter of the pool as a warm up. After your walk around just stand in place and start jogging, raising your knees as high as you can and continue for 5 minutes or as long as you

Stone-building workshops in Hiram welcoming beginners HIRAM — Tear Cap Workshops, in partnership with the Stone Trust, will hold two weekend workshops — Aug. 24-25 and Sept. 28-29 — for anyone to start learning about how

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can. This is a great warm up and healthy for your heart and lungs and overall cardio conditioning. 2. Water lunges: Take a big giant step forward with your right leg, return and repeat with your left leg. Do this 10 times on each side and then repeat for 3 more sets. This is a great exercise for lower body strength. 3. One leg balance: Bring one knee into your chest while supporting your body with your other leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this on the other side and continue to do 3 sets. This is great for balance something we all

need and should focus on as we age. 4. Straight leg hip flexor kicks. Hold onto the side of the pool or if in the lake you may want to hold onto your noodle or dock edge. Kick your right leg straight out and up hip high and return. Repeat on the other side for 12 to 20 kicks. This is great for your lower back and abs. This also helps strengthen the muscles supporting your hips. 5. The water is so great for conditioning your arms: simply move your arms back and forth while walking or standing still, make little circles in the

water front and back. Basically any motion you can under the water will help tone and condition the arms. 6. Flutter kicks: This is the most fun and the most basic. It’s a great cool down. Just hold onto your noodle in front of you floating on your belly and kick your feet as hard as you can until you get winded. Once winded slow it down and just coast. I hope these water tips for tone and balance will help you enjoy your summer in a safe and healthy way. Live Long, Live Well

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CATCHING HEALTH WITH DIANE ATWOOD

Chiari malformation — ever heard of it before?

If you were to meet Heidi Fox — a 20-yearold college student from Maine — it would probably never occur to you that she was anything but well and healthy. That’s exactly how it was when she was 13 and in the eighth grade. Up until that point, everything seemed normal and then, her soccer coach suddenly stopped playing her in games. “I said I’m working really hard, why aren’t you letting me play? And he said, it looks like you’re in pain when you’re running. I didn’t feel like I was in pain, but I had a limp that got worse and worse really fast. And then, I did start noticing that I was walking weird, but there still wasn’t any pain for me.” (Heidi Fox) Her parents took her to the pediatrician and by then, she wasn’t able to stand on her toes. Again, no pain, she just couldn’t do it. “The pediatrician did some strength testing and said she’s got some weakness in her lower legs, so let’s try some physical therapy,” explained Heidi’s father Brain Fox. “The physical therapist worked with her for maybe 20 minutes the first day and he looked at us and said something is really not right here. He called her pediatrician and the next thing we knew, we were taking her for an MRI.” The MRI showed what appeared to be a cyst in Heidi’s spine. She was scheduled to have back surgery when the pediat-

ric neurosurgeon who was now on her case, decided to order a second MRI with contrast to make sure the cyst wasn’t cancerous. Instead of only looking at her spine, the radiologist who did the second MRI decided to also take a look at Heidi’s skull. He discovered that she didn’t have a cyst, but a rare condition called Chiari (key-AR-ee) malformation. Her cerebellum, which is the part of the brain that controls balance, coordination and muscle movement, had pushed through the hole at the bottom of her skull. The hole is called the foramen and it’s meant only for the spinal cord. Chiari usually occurs because the part of the skull that holds the cerebellum did not develop properly — it’s either too small or misshapen. It’s primarily congenital but has been known to happen with trauma, although rarely. When the brain extends down into the foramen, the blockage can prevent spinal fluid from circulating as it should between the brain and the spinal canal. The spinal fluid gradually collects where it shouldn’t and causes increased pressure on the brain and spinal cord, which can lead to a variety of symptoms. Heidi’s parents were filled with gratitude that the radiologist decided to look at her spine and her head.”Instead of just having a cyst in her back,” said her mother Lili Fox, “her whole spinal column was fluid filled with one

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spot that was more swollen. That was the reason the radiologist went beyond. We wrote a letter of thanks because he went way beyond where he was supposed to and we said thank God you took the initiative to do that. Had he not gone up and seen the Chiari then she would have had a back surgery she didn’t need.” Signs and symptoms of Chiari malformation Signs of Chiari may be present on a prenatal ultrasound, at birth, or as in Heidi’s case, may not show up until adolescence or early adulthood. Some people may never have any symptoms at all and may only discover they have Chiari when tests are done

The symptoms that kept Heidi out of her soccer games came on quite suddenly. “Two weeks before we were visiting friends in North Carolina and they did this crazy little YouTube video,” said Lili. “She was running and there was absolutely nothing wrong. Within a two week period, it reached that point. It was crazy fast.” Here is a list of common Chiari signs and symptoms: ● Unsteady gait and problems with balance ● Poor hand coordination ● Neck pain

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Treatment The fact that Heidi had Chiari malformation and not a cyst meant instead of back surgery she needed brain surgery. Not to cure her condition because it isn’t curable, but to prevent things from getting any worse. The neurosurgeon removed a small section of bone in the back of her skull, which gave her brain more room and relieved the pressure from the build-up of spinal fluid. The procedure is called a posterior fossa decompression. He also cut open the covering of her brain (dura mater)

and sewed in a patch to provide some additional room. In some cases, a small portion of the spinal column is also removed to allow more room and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. If there is a build-up of fluid in the brain, it may also be necessary to put in a tube called a shunt to drain the excess fluid. Heidi made it through her surgery fine. In fact, her main concern, said her dad, was that she might miss a favorite TV show that night. “As we pulled into the parking garage at Maine Med, Heidi says to us, how long is this surgery supposed to take? And I said, well, two to three hours. And she said, good, because I want to watch The Voice tonight. Fast forward through the surgery and through recovery. The first thing she said when she woke up, I think it was around 5:30, she asked what time it was. We told her and she said, good, wake me up, I want to watch The Voice.” About seven years have passed since Heidi’s diagnosis and surgery. She

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Valley Forge Historical National Park Victor Block

During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops had outmaneuvered Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental Army needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, ill-equipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died, but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600-acre setting may be the bestknown site associated with the Revolution-

ary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter cold dramatically conveys the courage and endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of defense that General Washington established around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded structures were hastily erected as shelters against the bitter winter and they failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and muchneeded blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and kept ready for immediate dispatch in case of

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an attack by the British. The first ray of hope arrived in February 1778 in the person of Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He was a former member of the elite general staff of Frederick the Great of Prussia, and the exacting drillmaster offered his services to the cause of the patriots. At the time, there was no standard training manual for the American troops, and the Prussian officer wrote one in French, which his aides translated into English. He chose and trained a cadre of 100 select men, and their growing prowess at marching, musketry and bayonet charges became the model for the entire army. By spring, a new feel-

ing of hope and pride had begun to replace the atmosphere of despair. Following announcement of the colonies’ alliance with France, the British forces hastily moved toward New York. It was a very different American army that pursued them, one that had already achieved a victory – in this case, of spirit over diversity. The soldiers under Washington’s command would not celebrate their final victory over the Redcoats until 1781 in Yorktown, but they had won another very important battle. They had overcome the anguish that accompanied them to Valley Forge. They themselves had been forged into a fighting force that had new

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skills and an increased sense of confidence and pride which eventually would prevail. The story of this transformation comes alive at Valley Forge, a place that saw not a single military victory but rather one over weariness, uncertainty and lack of confidence that had accompanied George Washington’s army there during the winter of 1777. If you go nformation

available at the Welcome Center includes Itineraries that follow the same roads along which George Washington’s troops marched, trace major Revolutionary War battles, and explore the history of that fateful winter. Brochures and information about other sites in the surrounding area also are available. For more information call (610) 783-1099 or log onto valleyforge.org.

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ployees to make simple and positive changes to continually improve their health. “Great employees deserve a healthy workplace. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken over the years to help our employees stay healthy and active,” said Richelle Wallace, SVP, senior resources officer. “This designation reinforces our efforts in that area.” To award this recogni-

tion, Wellness Workdays worked with Harvard Medical School to evaluate Norway Savings Bank in a variety of categories — assessment, strategy, implementation and evaluation. NSB’s programs received high rankings in all four categories including perfect scores for displaying a structured plan to assess and implement wellness strategies. In all, only 14 companies achieved this Gold Certification.

Catholic Charities Maine is Seeking On-Call Homemakers Are you looking for a way to impact the lives of others? We have flexible positions providing in-home assistance to seniors and adults with disabilities. Just a few hours of care and assistance with needs like errands, groceries, meal prep, laundry and light housekeeping can make a big difference in the life of an isolated individual. Please submit your cover letter and resume (indicating the position title) via our website (www.ccmaine.org) or email (hroffice@ccmaine.org), fax (207.523.2789), or mail to Human Resources Office, Catholic Charities Maine P.O. Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104. View all current job opportunities on our website: ccmaine.org/employment

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From left, Nick Mowatt, health coach, Occupational Medical Consulting, LLC.; Tricia Brooks, assistant vice president, Human Resources Compliance & Benefits Administrator; Richelle Wallace, senior vice president, Senior Resources Officer; and Patricia Shields, Vice President, Human Resources Operations Manager According to Wellness Workdays, Norway Savings has established and maintained a healthy culture through a variety of initiatives including: 1. Investing in a health coach to provide oneon-one sessions with all

employees who want to participate 2. Providing complimentary on-site gyms at its two largest offices 3. Holding off-site Wellness Fairs for all employees 4. Establishing a Wellness Committee which

oversees and advocates for all wellness activities. “Due to these initiatives and more, we’ve seen impressive employee health metric improvement across the bank,” said Patricia Weigel, president and CEO of Norway Savings Bank.

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If you start to feel tingly and itchy on one side of your torso and then notice a rash, call your doctor right away so they can examine you and determine if you have shingles. When it gets into your body, the first problem it causes is chickenpox, also called varicella. You may think of it as a childhood disease, but adults can get it, too. After the chickenpox runs its itchy course, the virus retreats to nerve tissues near your spinal cord and brain, where it hides out. Doctors don’t know why, but sometimes the virus “wakes up” and travels along nerve fibers to your skin. That’s when it lands its second punch — shingles, also called herpes zoster. Who gets it? If you’ve had chickenpox, you’re more likely to get shingles if you are 50 or older, are under a lot of stress, have had a physical trauma, or take long-term steroids or other medicines that can weaken your immune system. A weakened immune system might wake the virus up. Also people who have cancer, HIV, or another disease that lower your body’s defenses are at a higher risk. What can you do to prevent shingles? Get vaccinated. The FDA has approved two shingles vaccines: Shingrix and Zostavax. Shingrix is newer and is preferred over Zostavax because it is considered 90% effective. The CDC recommends people 50 and older get it, even if you’ve had shingles before. You should also get it even if you have previously had the Zostavax vaccine. Holly Zielinski is the Chief Operating Officer for SeniorsPlus.

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MOVIE REVIEW

‘Men in Black: International’

Lucas Allen (Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment) Before superheroes dominated the summer movie season, there was a time when aliens invaded theaters to the delight of audiences everywhere. One of them was the 1997 sci-fi action/comedy “Men in Black,” which offered a clever premise of a secret intergalactic police agency, while also utilizing

then-groundbreaking CGI and Academy Award-winning SFX makeup by Rick Baker. After two successful sequels in 2002 and 2012, “Men in Black: International” will have to make the series prove viable again in this season of sequels. The person handling this difficult task will be F. Gary Gray the director of “The Fate of the Furious,” who takes the place of series veteran Barry Sonnenfeld. Molly (Tessa Thompson) has been obsessed with the secret agency ever since she witnessed her parents being neuralyzed. When she does find the New York City headquarters, Agent O (Emma Thompson) believes that the young woman may be more valuable

as an agent. Now as Agent M, she goes to the London headquarters for a possible assignment. Upon meeting the High T (Liam Neeson), she partners up with Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) who’s becoming a reckless and undisciplined agent much to the annoyance of Agent C (Rafe Spall). Their first assignment together is to protect an alien ambassador from twin alien assassins (Laurent and Larry Bourgeois). But after it went poorly, the two agents soon realize there could be a mole within the MiB that could surely bring doom to the Earth. The two of them then team up with a small alien pawn (voice of Kumail Nanjiani) before looking for H’s ex-girlfriend Riza (Rebecca Ferguson)

who could hold the key to discovering the mole. Without the presence of Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones, the series has very little reason to continue unless the filmmakers can find a way to bring something new to the table. Fortunately, they did try to add an element of a global-wide adventure making it feel something different than before. There’s still enough of what fans can recognize that still make the franchise what it is like the alien designs, the cool gadgets, and the action mixed with the comedy. Also, there’s some intense fight scenes that help add to the fun of the movie. Unfortunately, the script lacks the original’s uniqueness making this film just

another sequel. The whole mystery subplot is very predictable that you’ll likely know what the outcome is once the movie begins. Most of the aliens are CGI, which is fine, but having no one like Baker doing the makeup effects completely takes away the charm of the other movies. Even though they were really trying to make a good movie, it’s clear that this series has lost its mojo and may not be able to recover from it. At least the cast seem to be having a blast being a part of this film. Hemsworth is basically playing secret agent Thor, but he has some hilarious moments that makes his performance worthwhile. Thompson brings a more smart-aleck approach to

her performance, and her chemistry with Hemsworth from Thor: Ragnarök continues to be pretty impressive. Neeson is just playing a nothing boss character, but he still gives it his all especially in some scenes. “Men in Black: International” has that cool factor, but not enough to reach the standards the other films achieved. It’s a perfectly fine entry, but you might rather go back and watch the trilogy that remains as high-quality sci-fi comedies. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sci-fi action, some language, and suggestive material) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3 Stars (Out of Four)

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Harrison resident initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Lake Region students named to UMaine dean’s list BATON ROUGE, La. —Adeline Casali of Harrison, Maine, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Casali is pursuing a degree in Environmental Science at University of Southern Maine. Sikora is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each

year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the

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ORONO — A number of area students are among the 2,330 who achieved dean’s list honors for the spring 2019 semester at the University of Maine. Students who earned the honor completed 12 or more credit hours in the semester,

earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Bridgton: Morgan MacNeil, Douglas Mayo, Lucien Sulloway Casco: Sullivan Tidd Denmark: Jane ImdiekeKing, Allison Watson Fryeburg: Spencer

Thomas Naples: Meghan Boos, Lily Charpentier, Catherine Christiansen, Marcus Devoe Raymond: Liam Flynn, Emily Gagne, Cameron Peavey, Nick Rose, Alex Wilkins

Norway, South Paris students named to RIT dean’s list ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Students from Norway and South Paris, Maine, were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2019 spring semester. Degree-seeking under-

graduate students are eligible for dean’s list if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete”, “D” or “F”; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12

credit hours. Named to the list were Ike McNutt, of Norway, who is in the game design and development program, and Peter Miller, of South Paris, who is in the electrical engineering program.

Sweden student named to Bates dean’s list LEWISTON — Emily Carty of Sweden, was named to the winter semes-

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Carty is a 2018 graduate of Fryeburg Academy and a first year at Bates.

Otisfield church awards two scholarships OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church has announced the recipients of two $1,200 scholarships. Benjamin Andrews, of Norway, in his junior year

studying mathematics at Bowdoin College, and Molly Mahn, from Otisfield, a freshman studying nursing at the University of Southern Maine, Lewiston Campus,

both received the scholarships. The church congratulated both of the students, and wished them well academic endeavors.

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FEATURE COLUMN

Tourists looking for moose, lobster and lighthouses John McDonald

According to the results of a comprehensive study conducted recently by the tourist industry (OK, it wasn’t that exhaustive; they just spoke to a few people at an information center parking lot.) most tourists come to Maine for three reasons — see a moose, eat a lobster and photograph a lighthouse, visit a lighthouse, eat a

rapidly over the years the state now lets people enter a lottery to win a chance to shoot one. Is that any way to treat one of the supports of the tourist industry? Considering all that moose have done for Maine, it doesn’t seem fair to shoot them, but the wildlife experts say the moose hunt is held for the good of the herd. Anyway, in a few weeks, if you find a tourist wandering around Maine more than 30 miles from the coast, it’s not likely they’re searching for lobsters

lobster and see a moose. It may sound simple to the rest of us, but those seemingly common things are the three “legs” of the tourist industry’s “milking stool.” Get it? Milking stool; milking tourists? Sorry. Where was I? Oh, yes, tourists. Try removing any one of those legs and the entire tourist industry would most likely come crashing down around our ears. Fortunately, for the time being, Maine has enough lighthouses to go around, and there’s no shortage of lobsters and moose. In fact, the number of moose in Maine has increased so

or lighthouses. Chances are good he or she will be looking for moose. They may tell you they’re going canoeing or bicycling or hiking or fishing, but don’t believe any of it. They’re using these activities as a thinly-veiled excuse to go into the Maine wilderness to look for moose. Why do these otherwise healthy, normal individuals use these pathetic excuses? Because they don’t want to come right out and say “The reason I burned over $200 in gas and tolls, and drove all the way from Secaucus, N.J., the reason I’m willing to endure your black flies, your hordes of hungry mosquitoes and

your “seasonally adjusted” prices is to see a live moose up close and try to get a picture of it to show my friends back home. That’s it. That’s the reason — to see a Maine moose and get a good picture to show the folks back home. It pretty easy to figure out why people like to eat tasty lobster and why they seek out scenic lighthouses but why moose? Why are people attracted to this odd, ungainly mammal? It’s been said that if a camel is a horse designed by a committee, a moose must have been designed by a committee doing some heavy drinking. That’s one explanation for why the moose is considered the strangest looking member of the deer family. The other members — white tails, elk, reindeer — all look pretty normal. So what happened to the moose? The moose looks so odd, so peculiar, that many people don’t even know it’s in the deer family. If they could talk, other deer wouldn’t want to talk about it. But being tough old Mainers, moose endure the jokes and jibes and never complain. Did you ever hear a moose complain? No, sir, and you never will. Like I said, moose are tough. They have to be. They’ll never ask for a “makeover” — as if it would help any — they just play the hand they were dealt and go on with their solitary lives. They pose for your pictures and move on. I bring up the whole subject of moose because

before long the woods will be teeming with cameratoting tourists tramping around near our camp and everywhere else looking for the object of their affection — moose. Maybe it’s a good time to take a trip. They say Secaucus is nice this time of year. John McDonald is a humorist and storyteller who performs throughout New England. He has written five regional bestsellers about Maine including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a

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‘Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England’ HIRAM — What kinds of stories shaped New England identities in the 17th and 18th centuries? On Saturday, August 10, at 1:30 p.m., Storyteller Jo Radner will give listeners a glimpse into that world in her performance of “Tangled Lives: Native People and English Settlers in Colonial New England” Saturday, Aug. 10, at 1:30 p.m. “Tangled Lives” blends and juxtaposes material from Abenaki and English tradition, tracing some of

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is now a medical biology student at the University of New England. About to enter her junior year and carrying a full course load. The surgery was a success, but she still deals with some troublesome after effects and related symptoms. She has nerve damage in her feet and it was also discovered that she had scoliosis — a double s-curve in her back. One specialist told her she needed a rod in her back. Instead, she wore a brace. She was also told that she’d probably never walk normally again. But she and her physical therapist worked tirelessly to-

the intertwined threads in the relationships between

English settlers and native peoples as they contested the “middle ground” — land to which each group felt entitled, land on which different cultures clashed, mingled and merged. The stories reveal the way English and native people in this region saw one another as defenders and trespassers, pursuers and refugees, relatives and aliens, kind neighbors and ruthless destroyers. Radner presents stories gleaned from research and from the written memoirs

of two families who arrived in Massachusetts in 1635, migrating over time to settle the new towns of Haverhill, Mass., Penacook (Concord), N.H., and finally Fryeburg. Because the stories relate to her own ancestors, Radner’s quest to understand colonial lives invites all listeners to consider how they and their relatives and neighbors are part of the history of northern New England. Radner received her doctorate from Harvard University. Before returning to

her family home in western Maine as a freelance storyteller and oral historian, she spent 31 years as professor at American University in Washington, D.C., teaching literature, folklore, women’s studies, American studies, Celtic studies and storytelling. She has published books and articles in all those fields, and is now writing a book titled “Performing the Paper: Rural Self-Improvement in Northern New England,” about a 19th-century village tradition of creating

and performing handwritten literary newspapers. She is past president of the American Folklore Society and the National Storytelling Network. The program will be held in the Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge; the society’s business meeting will begin at 1 p.m., and the program will commence at 1:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $10. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 207-615-4390.

gether for more than four years and today, except for when she’s tired, she walks fine. The most debilitating Chiari symptoms she has to deal with are fatigue and headaches. They prevent her from doing the sports she used to love and sometimes, from doing anything at all. “I get headaches almost daily,” she said, “and when the pressure changes with the weather. What brings them on really bad and really fast is a jarring motion, anything that involves running and jumping. “They start in the back of the head and it’s like if you’re nailing something into a wall. Usually, it spreads and sometimes it’s

in one whole half of my head or sometimes it’ll just stay in the back. “Some days I’ll wake up with a headache and I’ll know it’s going to be hard to even get through my classes. Other days I’ll wake up feeling fine and I’ll think I need to get a lot of work done. I don’t know how I’ll feel tomorrow, you know? I try to get my work done as far in advance as I can because I never know.” At the beginning of this story, I said if you were to see her today, it would probably never occur to you that Heidi was anything but well and healthy. Her mother explains why. “It’s because even when she’s not doing well, she often doesn’t let on. I know

that she does not complain. When I say she’s my hero, she is my hero. I know how bad of a debilitating headache she can have or how horrible she’ll feel and she will very rarely say I feel bad.”

looks okay,” said Lili. “She looks normal. You know, it’s really hard on her. She has headaches every day and people want her to go play and they want her to go out partying and she can’t, she can’t. She can make the choice — one day I’m going to dance with my friends or I’m going to run down that hill. And then she suffers from headaches but if you look at her, you don’t see it.” Heidi decided that instead of staying silent about her Chiari she would become an advocate not only for herself but also for other people with rare, invisible diseases. She also decided to go into the medical field after college. “I want to be able to

help people who are in situations similar to mine and experience pain every day but feel misunderstood because their pain might not be obvious to other people. I want to be able to help people who also have conditions that most people haven’t heard of, and be someone who can relate to and help them through their experiences.” Chiari malformation resources. You can find a lot more information about Chiari malformation on the Conquer Chiari website. The organization sponsors walk every year, including two in Maine. (https://www.conquerchiari.org/)

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But the fact that she’s not apt to complain and usually looks fine can mean that many people don’t have a clue what she might be up against. Her closest friends know and are very supportive, but others not so much. Sometimes, even when she tries to explain. “When I tell people what I have they have no idea what it is,” she said. “And it’s just hard when they don’t understand.” “That’s because she

NCC Ladies Golf Association Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament is Aug. 15

NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is planning their 6th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament, which will take place Thursday, Aug. 15, at Norway Country Club. Proceeds from this golf tournament will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. The tournament has raised a total of more than $38,000 through cash donations and items donated for the silent auction and ticket raffle table over the past five years. The tournament will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The $50 entry fee covers greens fees, cart, lunch and a $15

donation to the CRC of WM. Women interested in playing in the tournament may sign up at the golf course or call the club, 207-743-9840, nongolfers may sign up and attend the luncheon at 12:30 p.m. or $20. Cash donations of any amount are appreciated, including options to help sponsor the tournament. Anyone interested in sponsorship or making a donation may call 207807-0226 or email info@ crcofwm.org. The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine is at 199 Main St., in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building. For information, visit www.crcofwm. org.

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From left, Kathy Greenleaf, Ann Noble, Pat Winsor, Maureen Thorn, Rita Perreault, Alice Goodwin chairperson, Kathy Jillson, Sue Craib, Bev Butler, June Harkins and Patti Lamy plan the Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament, scheduled for Aug. 15.

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Kezar Lake Watership Assocation celebrates 50th with photo contest LOVELL — The Kezar Lake Watershed Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a photo contest that will focus on 20 key plant and wildlife species in the area being used to study climate change. By incorporating citizen science observation into the contest, the association hopes to call attention to the effects of climate change on the watershed, it said in a news release. “We are looking for the majesty and details of these key species in action,” said Don Griggs and Laura Robinson, KLWA board members. The photographs should be taken within the Kezar Lake watershed between July 13 and Aug. 15. Photos submitted to KLWAphotocontest@gmail.com must

list the species and location of each photo, and be received by Thursday, Aug. 15. Details of the contest — including the specific species that are eligible subjects — are available at klwa.us/photocontest. A panel of judges will award three prizes: First Prize — a full-day rental of a Harris Tritoon pontoon boat from Kezar Lake Marina, valued at $400;(Second Prize — a $150 gift certificate from Harvest Gold Gallery in Lovell; Third Prize — a $100 dinner-for-two gift certificate from the Lodge at Pleasant Point, Kezar Lake. On Aug. 29, 1969 the Kezar Lake Gypsy Moth Fund voted to change its name to the Kezar Lake Association. Over the past 50 years,

KLWA has developed a broad range of programs and services fulfilling its mission to preserve and protect the watershed, benefitting local residents and summer guests alike. KLWA hopes that the photo contest will not only mark the organization’s anniversary but call attention to the University of Maine’s “Signs of the Seasons” program of citizen science and spark the involvement of area residents in their effort to monitor changes in key indicator species throughout the year, organizers said. “These observations are generating a richly detailed record of seasonal change that is allowing scientists to better track and predict the effects of climate change in our region.”

Casco church annual supper coincides with Casco Days July 27 CASCO — The Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco Village will hold its annual Casco Days Sup-

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AUTO | 4 CYL ALL WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | SUNROOF 40K MILES STK#C5018670

AUTO | 6 CYL ALL WHEEL DRIVE SUNROOF | LEATHER 58K MILES STK#C0778521B

AUTO | 6 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE POWER WINDOWS 71K MILES STK#OM082155

AUTO | 8 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE ALLOYS | KEYLESS 49K MILES STK#C0775880A

17,490

2014 Chevy Traverse LTZ

2016 Subaru Forester Premium

AUTO | 6 CYL ALL WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | R.STARTER KEYLESS | SUNROOF STK#V5018566

AUTO | 4 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | KEYLESS 12K MILES STK#C1442448B

AUTO | 6 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | R.STARTER 30K MILES STK#C5080589

2015 GMC Acadia SLE-2

AUTO | 8 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | LEATHER 57K MILES STK#C0781696A

27,330

2016 GMC Yukon SLE

AUTO | 8 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | LEATHER 45K MILES STK#C1474094A

32,470

AUTO | 8 CYL 4-WHEEL DRIVE BTOOTH | R.STARTER 36K MILES STK#V2159668A

36,230

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