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Fryeburg Academy Presents the Musical “Into the Woods”

Fryeburg Academy presents the Sondheim musical "Into the Woods" November 13, 14, and 15 at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center.

Showtimes are 7:30 pm

on Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14 and 2:00 pm on Sunday, November, 15. Seating for the show is general admission and tickets will be sold at the box office prior

to each show. Tickets are $8.00/adults and $5.00/ students and seniors. The musical, directed by Brent LaCasce, features a cast and crew of 25 talented students. n

Casco Woman Elected Student Senate President

Pictured are the Student Senate officers for 2009-2010. Left to right are Ryan Smith (secretary), Jill Bouchard (treasurer), Gillis (president), and Patrick Milligan (vicepresident) Kristin Gillis of Higgins Hill Road in Casco has been elected president of the Student Senate at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. The Senate provides an opportunity for

students to develop skills in public service and leadership. The Senate is also a forum for students to represent themselves in matters affecting their education and student life.

Drama Returns To LRHS with “The Crucible”

The Student Senate has been busy meeting with one of its largest groups ever – 42 student senators. Several new student organizations are getting started and many events are being planned. n

Lake Region High School’s Tim Richardson (left) and Derrick Klecman rehearse Act I of the fall drama presentation, The Crucible.

It’s been several years since Director Eugene Long has taken on a drama for the fall play at Lake Region High School (LRHS).

When asked why he chose The Crucible, Mr. Long says, simply, “It’s just a great play. . . Arthur Miller has really done his research.”

The Crucible dramatizes the Salem witch trials that took place in the Province of Massachusetts during 1692 and 1693. Through the struggles of the play’s main character, John Proctor, Miller brings out the absurdity of these events, chronicling the actions of a town that, after accusations from a few girls, begins a mad hunt for witches that really did not exist. Miller wrote the play in response to events that took place during the McCarthy era, when Senator Joe McCarthy led accusations against Americans who he suspected of having pro-Communist beliefs. Many of Miller’s

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friends were being attacked as communists and blacklisted by the U.S. government. In fact, Miller himself was questioned by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Un-American Activities in 1956.

The Crucible was noted

by The New York Times to be “a powerful play [in a] driving performance,” and the production won the 1953 “Best Play” Tony Award. After a new production succeeded a year later, the play became a classic and today is studied in high schools and universities as a central and revolutionary work of theater.

Director Long drew from a solid talent pool when casting The Crucible, welcoming juniors Stephen Achorn and Clark Sulloway back to the stage, sharing the spotlight in performanc-

es on alternate nights as lead character John Proctor. Liz Randall and Sydney Walker give strong performances as Elizabeth Proctor, wife of John Proctor. Ethan Strain and Tim Richardson bring to life the character of Reverend Parris, Salem’s paranoid and power-hungry church minister. Ashley McGinn and Shannon Oliver give dramatic and believable performances as Abigail Williams, the lying and manipulating villain of the play.

The Crucible is rich with powerful and righteous characters, from John Hale, the intellectual and naïve witch-hunter, played masterfully by Derrek Schroder; to Rebecca Nurse, a woman who although held in tremendous regard by most of the Salem Community, is accused of witchcraft, dramatically portrayed by Crystal Farrington and Angie Hunt.

Director Long comments on how impressed he is by all the cast members, not only the returning upper classmen and veterans of the stage, but also the incoming freshmen who bring talent and a renewed enthusiasm to the drama club.

Rounding out the impressive female cast are Jessica Johnson, Rowan Wallace, Alyssa Curtis, Caitlin Hardin, Emma Walker, Savannah Devoe, Tori Bond, Maggie Rickert, Alexis Guzman, Olivia Goodwin and Maya Critchfield. No less impressive and rounding out the male members of the cast are Ryan Hohman, Jack Mills, Colton Abrams, Derrick Klecman, Jared Curtis, Ethan Kidd, Thomas Strout and Joey Austin.

Don’t miss The Crucible, as drama returns to the stage at Lake Region High School, November 12th, 13th, and 14th at 7:00 p.m., and a matinee on November 15th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets will be available for $6 adults and $4 students. n

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Area Events Calendar

Thank You

The CASCO GRASS DRAGS would like to thank everyone for coming out and supporting our racing event again this year. The weather cooperated long enough to get in two good days of snowmobile and ATV grass drag racing, along with two performances of the RaveX Performance Freestyle Show.

A special thanks to the racers, pro and amateur, who come from far and wide - for without them there would be no racing event. Also to the event sponsors, midway vendors, volunteers, staff, and, most importantly, the folks who came out to enjoy all of the festivities.

Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy, Alyssa’s Motel, Announcer Billy C., Aubuchon Hardware, Barton’s Motorsports, Bear Bonz BBQ, Bray’s Brewpub, B.R.A.G.,

Bridgton News, Eli’s Soda, Club West, Crooked River Snowmobile Club, Crooked River Adult Ed, Current Publishing, Ding Dog’s, Freedom Café, Festiva Resorts, GBRCCommerce, Kristen Mastrorillo, Mercer Photography, Muddy River Snowmobile Club, Naples Custom Motorsports, Naples Fire & Rescue, Naples Marina, Northeast Grass Drags, P&K Sand & Gravel, Performance Plus, Point Sebago, Raymond PTO, Sebago Long Lake Baseball, So. ME Wholesale, Sun Sports, Sunny Window Café, Sydney’s Restaurant, Team ME Racing, Tiki Bar & Grill, TP’s Hot Dogs, Turner Publishing, Windham Project Graduation. Special appreciations to Scott Allen, Tom “TAT”, and the Plummer and Dingley Families who helped keep the weekend’s events running smoothly. n

Family In Need

To my loyal customers, friends, acquaintances, and family: A customer of mine walked into my studio a few days ago and immediately I knew something was wrong. She looked tired, sad, and unsure. She went on to tell me how her daughter just passed away after giving birth to her first child 8 weeks prior.

Laurie A. Carter Bergen of the Casco, Naples, Bridgton area leaves behind her 8-week-old baby and husband. Laurie has played softball at the Bragg Complex in Bridgton for years. A Benefit Chinese Auction and Pie Sale will be taking place on November 22nd at the Naples Legion Hall at the corner of Route 11 and 302. Doors will open at 11am and the auction will start at 1pm.

The money raised is going to the Bragg Complex in Bridgton and a baseball/ softball field will be dedicated in Laurie’s name.

My proposal for everyone: Please, if you have a business and can donate a gift certificate, product, or even cash. It will be greatly appreciated. If you do not have a business, any handmade products or cash or purchased gift certificates will be GREATLY appreciated.

I will be accepting donations at our offices, Time4Pictures & Time4Printing at 725 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME (right next to Amatos) until November 15th.

Please open your hearts to this family as they are in much need in this time of mourning. Thank you, n Submitted by Kelly Mank

Girl Scouts of Maine to Host Parent Information & Registration Meeting

Today’s Girl Scouts.

It’s everything you never expected! Girl Scouts of Maine will be hosting a Parent Information & Registration Meeting to share the many flexible and fun ways today’s girls and adult volunteers can participate in Girl Scouting in the Fryeburg area.

Girl Scouts is for girls between the ages of five to 17 and is the place where they develop the leadership skills they can use today and throughout their lives.

Girl Scout Information and Registration Meeting: Come, Join the Fun! Tuesday, November 17,

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Out of the Box Theater The Goodbye Girls

Linda Britt, Director (Rachel Morin Photo)

Out of the Box Theater Company is announcing a new occasional staged reading series, “Write Out of the Box," which show-

cases original scripts read by members of the company. Playwrights may submit scripts to Out of the Box Theater Company, 39 Wellman Street, Lewiston, 04240 for consideration for future readings. The first presentation is "The Goodbye Girls,” a new play by Company member Linda Britt.

The play, directed by Britt, is the story of two sisters, played by Anna Cyr and Cheryl Reynolds, who reunite by their mother’s deathbed to say goodbye, and to resolve some unsettled issues between the two of them. The situation is very real, and therefore sad, but there are many moments of humor in the

script. Supporting characters include Jackie McDonald as efficient Nurse Sharon, Mark Hazard as Reverend David, minister to the dying, and Michelle Washburn as the Nurse’s Aide.

The public is invited to see and hear the reading, meet the playwright, and provide feedback afterwards in the form of comments, questions, and suggestions. This is a vital step in the development of a new play, as the playwright can hear the play read and see how it is received by an audience.

The feedback is helpful as the playwright continues to make revisions to the script. And it can be exciting for the audience members to have the opportunity to interact with the actors and the playwright and offer their insights.

Out of the Box’s presentation of “The Goodbye Girls” will be staged at The DownStage at L/A Arts, 221 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, on Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m.

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The reading is free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is suggested to defray expenses. n

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The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing is pleased to offer a free four-part workshop at Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers titled “Food for Life – Eating Well for Cancer Survivorship.” The workshops are sponsored

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cannot always be perfect and it can cause conflict and it is not clear whether or not the system can be fixed.

But as a thriller, does it deliver? Well, it has plenty of good moments to make the viewer feel entertained, but then are a few moments that come off as hokey and might make the viewer question the film’s realism.

The most unrealistic moment – which I won’t spoil – involves the judge, and I felt it came out of left field like any thriller would but comes out as being too ridiculous.

Plus, it feels like it works better in a horror film like one of the Dr. Phibes films.

One question I’m sure many

viewers may ask is how Clyde was able to build his grand scheme for ten years without getting caught. If you’re able to suspend your disbelief to accept what you see on screen, it might help you feel entertained by this thriller.

I feel like I should give this film a mild recommendation, because this film, while flawed, might still be worth a viewing for anyone who enjoys thriller films.

I might be getting mixed feelings from watching this film, but my best advice for you is give this title a rental out of curiosity.

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Yes, Maine does have talent, and we are about to expose it! On Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 4 PM at the Loring Job Corps Ballroom, an Aroostook preliminary for the 2010 Maine’s Got Talent will be held. Participants, ages 5 years and up, may be solo, duet, or group acts which may include singing, dancing, gymnastics, playing an instrument, etc. Entry fees are singles $20.00, duet (2 people) $35.00 and groups (3 or more people) $50.00.

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Ten years later, both of the criminals are murdered, and Clyde admits to the murders. But after he is locked up, officials in Clyde’s trial are suddenly killed off one by one. Nick then discovers that Clyde is responsible for these killings while he is locked up. Now, Nick has to play Clyde’s dangerous game to save Philadelphia’s finest along with his family before it’s too late. But how does Clyde commit these murders while in solitary confinement?

I believe this film has a theme, which is about having a flawed system whether it is the justice system or in a human being. We have Foxx as an egotistical lawyer and Butler as an ordinary man out with a vengeance. Both actors give fine performances, while the point was that any system

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Dottie Dymples - Give Thanks for Cranberries

The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in December 1620 and suffered through a difficult winter during which nearly half of the settlers died. Remembering the hardship they endured the year before, Governor Bradford declared a holiday celebration in October 1621 after a bountiful harvest. Their feast was somewhat different than ours today. The Indians supplied the meat from the wild animals. No one knows the entire menu, but I’m sure they brought cranberries from the wild sandy bogs. Cranberries are native to America and are harvested between Labor Day and October.

Some flood the bogs and the cranberries float to the top where they are scooped up. You can tell when cranberries are good or bad because good berries bounce

like a yo-yo, and the bad ones drop to the floor and stick there. John I. Webb discovered this when he transferred his berries from his loft to the ground by letting them roll down the stairs. The good berries just danced down the stairs, the bad ones dropped and stuck to the steps.

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Pay-It-Forward Makeover Winner

self. The salon industry is a serious business that has growth with every season.

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Thank you, Mrs. Tremblay, for accepting and trusting Nia completely. Thank you, Lisa Parker of Family Tree Photography, for coming to us and capturing our completed makeover on film. And, of course, thank you, Dr. Blake, for ‘giving’ Mrs. Tremblay (our very own 4th grade Songo Locks School teacher) this month’s makeover.

Mrs. Tremblay is gorgeous; there is certainly no denying that. She has amazing naturally curly brunette hair. Her eyes are a deep chocolate brown, and her smile is contagious. After just a little bit of research, I found out Mrs. Tremblay is a Songo Locks favorite!

She has the heart of a child and her students truly love her.

The makeover began after a thorough consultation. Nia used a level 3 natural brown retouch on Holly’s roots. She prelightened a zig-zag technique used in foil highlighting then toned it with Tocco Magicco’s translucent shade, Marron Glacé.

Nia trimmed the ends of Holly’s hair wet and then dried Holly’s hair before finishing the cut completely with scissors. The hair was

How incredibly appropriate it is that we should celebrate our 6th Pay-ItForward Make Over in Turner Publishing’s Moose Prints “Thanksgiving” edition. All of us at Salon at 616 are so full of thanks for our community of ‘givers’.

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completely flat-ironed after being sprayed with a thermal protector and polished with a dry serum. Lastly, Nia shaped Holly’s brows and applied mineral cosmetics to finish the look. A fair shade of concealer and canvas shade of foundation were used. Satin Mauve was the cheek color chosen for Holly’s gorgeous cheekbones. Nia then highlighted her eyes with a shade of candlelight and accented with Brown Sugar shadow. The eyes were lined with Jet eyeliner and completed with black mascara. Her lips were given a hint of mauve color and a clear gloss.

Curly hair can usually be quite forgiving as far as hair-cutting goes; however, stylists who are perfectionists will prefer to straighten the hair and either cut it dry or finish the style by cross-checking it in its straightened form. Holly (Mrs. Tremblay) actually requested her final style be flat ironed by Nia. And Nia, being a perfectionist, got her way, too! The finished look was magnificent.

Each of us in the salon just purchased new irons that heat to a temperature of 450 degrees. These irons have titanium or silicone plates that protect the hair and allow us to do straightening treatments that last for several months with specific products. Although Nia didn’t give Holly the treatment which would allow her to keep her hair straight for months, she certainly could if Holly desired that temporary change. Over time, the hair would slowly revert back to her natural curls. There is no chemical damage to the hair by opting for this treatment. In fact, the more damaged the hair is before the treatment, the better this service works! Holly was able to wear her hair straight for the next several days.

While Nia completed the makeover, Holly had questions about facials.

Nia covered the benefits of receiving facials such as removing comedones, moisturizing dry skin, steaming the face and how facial massage prolongs the

skin’s elasticity – resulting in fewer wrinkles.

Please allow me share with you the following evidence as to the kind of impact Nia can make on her clients. As many of us have figured out, Facebook is an amazing tool. Here was Holly’s post to Nia the evening of the makeover day: “Definitely a transforming day! More for some of us than others....I love it! My husband does, too. My kids were both asleep by the time I got home! They’ll be eager to get up tomorrow to see me. Thank you, thank you, thank you! If I knew it would have come out so good, I would’ve waited to have it done on a weekend.” (So she could’ve hit the town!)

Holly called the salon the next day looking for the salon owner. When I answered, she genuinely shared her experience with me. Holly was truly ‘thankful’. She said she never would have highlighted her hair if she was not given the advice from Nia to try a subtle placement of foils.

Nia toned the highlights with a Marron Glacé color that just fit Holly’s complexion. The placement of the highlights were perfect.

Even after coloring and highlighting, her hair felt silky and healthy. Holly shared how much her students loved it and how some of her co-workers at the school didn’t even recognize her. Mrs. Wandishin can attest to that. When I saw Betsy Wandishin at the salon the next day, she told us she was speaking with

another teacher in the hallway who asked, “Who is that teacher?” (referring to Mrs. Tremblay), and Mrs. Wandishin said, “Oh, that teacher? That’s Mrs. Tremblay!” There was so much excitement around Mrs. Tremblay’s makeover. Her husband loved it, her children loved it and she loved it.

When I asked Mrs. Tremblay who she had chosen to pay-it-forward to, she replied, “I’ve decided to pay-it-forward to the most selfless person I know, Barbara Simpson.” I have spoken to Barbara (of Mayberry Hill Pre-School in Casco) and she has delightfully accepted the Pay-it-Forward Makeover and is very excited! Her makeover is scheduled for mid-November. Barbara is a bit of a local celebrity, it appears, known and loved by many in our community. The word is out that she has won the makeover, and I have been told she is the perfect lady to receive it. A true ‘giver’ in every sense of the word.

In the past, we have photographed the makeovers ourselves, in the salon. Last month, I was approached by a local photographer, Lisa Parker of Family Tree Photography in Raymond.

Lisa asked if she could get involved and ‘give back’ by professionally photographing our makeover winner.

We jumped at the opportunity to work with Lisa and are grateful for her generosity! She certainly captured the beautiful result of Holly’s transformation. n

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November 2009

An Inspired Ride Bill Van Tassel

My motivations for doing the 1st Dempsey Challenge in 2009 were several. My wife died from ovarian cancer in 2006 at age 53. In 1977 I had been Patrick Dempsey’s sixth grade teacher at Turner Elementary School in Turner, Maine. I had been doing some biking for a couple years, having lost other avenues for exercise through multiple physical trauma.

The most important motivation, however, was to exhibit what God can do in healing a broken body through prayer and personal goal setting.

Ten years ago at age 49, after enduring unsuccessful back surgery and two bouts of pericarditis, I experienced a car accident that put me in the hospital for 6 weeks and in rehabilitation for over a year. I sustained a severe head injury, neck fracture, almost 20 bone breaks including a shattered pelvis that punctured my bladder. I nearly lost my right foot and lower left leg. (I also, currently, have Lyme disease and a hip that will soon need attention.)

Once back on my feet I graduated from water therapy to more serious swimming. After several years of feeling like a caged fish and getting tired of soaking in Clorox, I decided to begin cycling. In Maine, of

Turner Publishing reporter Bill Van Tassel (right) poses with his former Turner Elementary student Patrick Dempsey and professional cyclist George Hincapie (left). Dempsey plays the part of Dr. Shepherd on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. It was the television star's idea to start the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at CMMC, and the first annual Dempsey Challenge to raise funds for the Center which helps families of cancer patients. Our reporter cycled in the 50-mile event. (Photo submitted) course, that means using the very boring stationary bicycle all the long winter.

The old B&W television and VCR helped the tedium with Red Skelton and Red Green tapes.

When I heard of the Dempsey Challenge with its 50 and 100-mile events my interest was piqued. I shortly resolved to take the challenge. I asked God to put road blocks in my way if He didn’t want me to do this, since the training would take

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With my left hip screaming at me some days, I gradually added to my mileage on the roads around Turner, Buckfield and Auburn. It became clear as the lengths of my rides grew that the 100-mile event would take an unwanted toll on this 59-year-old, banged-up body. Therefore, I set my definite goal for the 50 (51.2) miles.

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He put no obstacles in my path, unless you want to count North Hill Road in Buckfield. My first time at the base of this monster I met the owner of Roundabout Farm. “Does this road come out in down-

rest stops. I found Patrick at the first stop, shaking hands and posing for photos. I was happy to trail this group the entire distance by about ten minutes, and finish the course in 3 hours, 45 minutes. Had the leaders been racing they could have finished in 2 hours or less. If I had been racing, I could have finished in 3 hours, 44 minutes!

Townspeople lining the route shouted “Thank You” and held signs that showed they understood the purpose of the Challenge was raising funds for cancer patients. I wished my wife had been at the finish line to greet me and share in the realization of my little, physical goal.

I didn’t quite make the 3 hour-30 minutes, or the full $500 sponsorship amount.

I was completely satisfied, though, with the morning’s experience, (The event was extremely well run and successful.) and content with my personal accomplishment.

Back in 1999 when I was near death in a comatose state at Central Maine Medical Center, I had people praying for me on every continent but Antarctica. The realization of having those prayers answered to the degree they were, is to me of much greater significance than cycling the 50+ miles. That I can even mount a bicycle and push the pedals is to God’s credit. n

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“Well, it does, but there’s some pretty good hills in the way,” he answered with a grin, doubting the success of my imminent ascent.

As the October Challenge drew near, I continued progressing in the quantity and quality of my cycling. I also did some fundraising, as the Patrick Dempsey Challenge was initiated to raise money for the Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing. (The event would raise over $1 million.) I now figured I could set a secondary goal to finish the 50 miles in 31/2 hours.

It rained the entire night before the October 4 event, but only clouds remained for the 8am start. In the past I have been in road races with a few hundred runners, but lining up with around 3000 participants was a real thrill. After a safe and halting start, the mass of bicycles, touring, mountain, hybrids and tandems, began to thin out. More space between the cyclists came as the 25 milers began separating from the 50 and 100 milers, and as the better trained moved ahead of the less experienced.

Our television star made it clear at a press conference the previous evening that the Challenge was not a race. Though he rode with his friends (professional cyclists) in the lead group, Dempsey planned to “… meet as many people as I can…” at the course’s three

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Dempsey Challenge Huge Success Bill Van Tassel

The Dempsey Challenge on October 4 attracted 3,500 cyclists, walkers and runners from over 30 states, Canada and even a couple of Europeans. The first, big fundraiser for the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing raised over a million dollars for the new (March 2008) center at Central Maine Medical Center.

After a Saturday night of heavy rain, clouds remained but very few raindrops fell from the sky during the events. This was a muchwelcomed occurrence, especially to the bikers in the 10, 25, 50 and 100mile rides. The longer tours would take the cyclists from Payne-Simard Park in Lewiston through the outskirts of Auburn all the way to Naples and Harrison and finally back to Payne/ Simard (Railroad Park.)

At a press conference the previous evening Patrick Dempsey, star of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, said he was once again happy to be back in Maine. Dempsey was born at CMMC and raised in Turner and Buckfield. The latter town is

Star of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and avid cyclist Patrick Dempsey begins the Dempsey Challenge cycling event from Lewiston's Payne Simard Park area. Dempsey was born at CMMC and raised in the towns of Buckfield and Turner. In March 2008 he donated $250,000 to get the Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing started at CMMC. His efforts are part of his response to his mother's successful battle with ovarian cancer and his appreciation for the care she received at Central Maine Medical Center. (Photo submitted by Bruce O'Donnell) where he resided when he won a state championship in downhill skiing and began his first of many steps in his performing career.

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Showing an ever-ready sense of humor, he was chaffing with CMMC executive Peter Chalke, who was with that group of riders, as to how Chalke was holding up after the very wet outing.

Professional cyclist Ted King said that he heard about the Dempsey Challenge from a relative who works at CMMC. He noted it was a great opportunity to raise money for the Center,

and “…a great opportunity to meet the famous Hollywood star.” The smiling Dempsey quipped to his buddy, “life-changing I expect.”

The money raised will fund the ongoing work of the Dempsey Center. Aligned with CMMC, where Patrick’s mother Amanda has received her cancer treatments, the Center’s mission is to promote education, support and wellness services to enhance the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. One of Challenge’s big sponsors, Mercedes Benz, donated a new Mercedes GL 320 Sport Utility Vehicle to be used to transport patients to

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Irene O'Donnell begins her 25-mile trek at October 4th's Dempsey Challenge cycling fundraiser. Irene was one of the many employees of CMMC who participated in the events that day, including the 5-mile walk, the Fun Run and the 4 different cycling tours. The bikers, runners and walkers raised over one million dollars. O'Donnell lives in Turner with her husband, who also works at Central Maine Medical Center in the Anesthesia Department.

(Photo submitted by Bruce O'Donnell) CMMC from outlying rural areas.

The day of the race clearly showed the effort and professionalism that went into making the Challenge the successful event it was.

The Dempsey Challenge website developed through CMMC was very userfriendly, even allowing participants to tweak their own websites for tracking donations. The courses were fully marked and manned by the many volunteers. Rest stations had much-needed refreshments with tents to get bike problems fixed.

Vehicles circled the courses looking for anyone that

needed assistance. Payne Simard Park was filled with vendors dealing with food, safety, cancer, biking and also some entertainment.

The pre-race speakers all noted that L/A had not seen many events of this magnitude before, and echoed Patrick Dempsey’s comments that the Challenge would continue to be a successful and fun event for the community in years to come. The outpouring of community support was evident to the cyclist as the townspeople along the route were out cheering and thanking the fundraisers in the saddles. n

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An Honest Maine Woman

John McDonald

I was down at the store the other day having coffee at the counter with a group of local scholars, observers, commentators and unemployed consultants, when Charlie Farron, our local sheriff’s deputy, walked in and joined us. Since being

“down at the store” isn’t usually a violation of anyone’s parole conditions, none of the usual suspects present in the store at the time made any awkward movements for the door as Charlie sauntered in.

Now, I don’t know what kind of work you do, but I know there are few jobs tougher these days than the job of enforcing the law throughout this land.

When Charlie took on his policing job twenty-six years ago, he thought he was just getting into “law

enforcement” – meaning he thought he’d just be doing police work – driving around his part of the county making sure everyone was more-or-less behaving, mostly. He was also waiting for the promised pension that would kick in after so many years. But these days, Charlie says, people in law enforcement have to act as marriage counselors, anger-management specialists, babysitters, substance abuse experts, chemical analysts, and public relations officials.

One reason most everyone likes it when Charlie walks in the store is because he always has a few good stories to tell. He likes to tell about the bank robber who was nabbed when the get-away car he’d left running at the curb was stolen while he was busy robbing the bank. When Charlie later asked the robber – just out of curiosity – why he didn’t have a getaway driver like most bank robbers do, the would-be robber said he was just trying to cut costs and thought he could get along without one. Live and learn.

Then there was the story about the local farmer – Wallace Watts – who was hauling a ton of caged chickens to market in his half-ton pickup. Charlie said the Wallace had his oldest son Layton riding on top of the cages while pounding the cages with a two-by-four as they went along. When Charlie pulled them over and asked Wallace what he thought he

was doing, Wallace said in order to haul a ton of birds in a half ton pickup they had to keep at least half the chickens in the air at all times.

On this particular morning Charlie told us about the fella he stopped recently for having a headlight out.

As Charlie approached the car, he noticed that the fella wasn’t wearing his seat belt. When Charlie reminded the fella that Maine law required that all passengers wear seat belts the man got all in a huff and said: “Officer, I know all about the rules of the road, including the seat belt business, thank-you-very-much, and I had my seat belt on, officer, but just now unbuckled it so I could get my driver’s license ready for you.”

Well, Charlie didn’t know what to do at this point. Finally, he decided to ask the fella’s wife who, according to Charlie, looked like an honest Maine woman.

“Ma’am,” said Charlie, “I’d like you to settle this

for us, here. As far as you can recall, was your husband wearing his seat belt, or wasn’t he?”

The honest wife said: “Officer, I’ve been married to Barney here for a long time. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned in all those years, it’s never argue with him when he’s been drinking.”

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You can do this yourself by going to www.medicare.gov or you can call the Medicare number, 1-800-633-4227. If you want some assistance with reviewing your plans, you can call our office and schedule an appointment with one of our Medicare experts, either in Lewiston or at the nearest stop of our Mobile Office (see schedule below). It might be that we can help you find ways to save money – through different plans, savings plans, and additional help.

Our experts suggest that all recipients should check their plans. Prescription plans in particular may change dramatically from one year to another.

To be sure you have the right plan for you, with the right coverage for your situation, you should review and change your plan if necessary.

Appointments for Medicare plan review are available in the Lewiston office and in all locations our Mobile Office stops. Make your appointment for all locations by calling our office at 1-800-427-1241.

Rumford Community Center – Tuesday, November 17, 9 AM to 11 AM and Tuesday, December 15, 9 AM to 11 AM Kingfield Town Office – Wednesday, November 18, 10:30 AM to 1 PM Norway Town Hall – Friday, November 20, 11 AM to 1 PM and Friday, December 18, 11 AM to 1 PM Leeds Rural Community Action – Tuesday, November 24, 10:30AM to 12:30 PM Lisbon MTM Center – Friday, December 4, 11 AM to 1 PM Farmington Old South Church – Thursday, December 10, 11 AM to 1 PM Caregiver Support Groups Farmington, Municipal Building, 1st Tuesday of each month, 3 PM to 4:30 PM – All Caregivers Lewiston, SeniorsPlus Education Center, 2nd Monday of each month, 5:30 PM to 7 PM Alzheimer’s Caregivers Norway, Library, 3rd Monday of each month, 3 PM to 4:30 PM - All Caregivers Norway, Library, 4th Thursday of each month 10 AM to 11:30 AM – Grandfamily Caregivers Wilton, Town Office, 3rd Thursday of each month, 10 AM to 11:30 AM - Grandfamily Caregivers

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Celebrate Thanksgiving at These Locations It’s time to celebrate the good things of the year! Please join us at one of the Lunch Plus Cafes for our chef’s special holiday meal. For reservations, call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241.

Thanksgiving Holiday Menu Harvest Vegetable Soup Roast Breast of Turkey with Country Gravy Cranberry & Sage Dressing Traditional Green Bean Casserole Home-style Mashed Potatoes Seasoned Squash ~ Buttered Peas & Pearl Onions Glazed Cinnamon Rolls Pumpkin Cream Layer Pie Beverage Suggested Donation $6.00 Locations and Dates: Auburn Heritage Court, Thursday, November 19, 11:30 AM Auburn Townhouse, Wednesday, November 18, 11:30 AM Buckfield Nezinscot Village, Wednesday, November 18, 11:30 AM Farmington Old South Church, Thursday, November 19, 11:45 AM Leeds Spring Rock Apts., Tuesday, November 17, 11:30 AM Lewiston Meadowview, Thursday, November 19, 11:30 AM Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center, Wednesday, November 18, 11:30 AM

Flu season in the northern hemisphere can range from as early as November to as late as May. The peak month usually is February.

However, this coming season is expected to be unpredictable because of the emergence of the H1N1 influenza virus or swine flu. The H1N1 has caused the first global outbreak— pandemic—of influenza in more than four decades.

There is concern that the 2009 H1N1 virus may make the season worse than a regular flu season.

It is feared that there will be many more hospitalizations and fatalities this season. The 2009 H1N1 virus caused illness in the U.S. during the summer months when influenza is very uncommon.

The 2009-10 flu vaccine protects against the three main flu strains that research indicates will cause the most illness during the flu season. The seasonal vaccine is not expected to protect against the 2009 H1N1 virus. A vaccine for 2009 H1N1 is being produced and may be ready for the public in the fall.

The 2009-10 vaccine can be administered anytime during flu season.

However, the best time to get inoculated is OctoberNovember. The protection provided by the vaccine lasts about a year. Adults over 50 are prime candidates for the vaccine

because the flu can be fatal for people in this age group.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that up to 20 percent of the population gets the flu each year.

The CDC reports vaccination rates are better for those over 65. About 7 in 10 seniors get their flu shots. You can get the flu vaccine from your doctor, at public health centers, senior centers, pharmacies and supermarkets.

For more than four decades, the flu vaccine has been strongly recommended for older people, but now some scientists say the vaccine probably doesn’t work well for those over 70. About 75 percent of flu deaths happen to people in this age group.

Flu is a contagious illness of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Flu can lead to pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, ear problems and dehydration.

Droplets from coughing and sneezing spread the flu.

An adult with flu can infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five days after becoming sick. Children may spread flu for more than seven days.

The best way to combat the bug is to get the flu vaccine. You have to get inoculated annually because new vaccines are prepared every year to combat new versions of the virus. When you battle the flu, you develop antibodies to the invading virus, but those antibodies don’t work on new strains. The vaccine does not prevent flu in all people; it works See Geezer on page 13

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Ask the Trainer - Are you at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome?

Jodi Cornelio

Metabolic Syndrome is a combination of many cardiovascular risk factors.

These risk factors include; 1. Being overweight or obese with excessive belly fat. Women should try to keep their waistline less than 35 inches and men fewer than 40 inches.

2. Type 2 diabetes or im-

paired blood sugar.

3. Hypertriglyceridema, (high triglycerides). We all know what those are right?

Most of us get those tested at our annual physical when blood work is taken. Triglycerides are the chemical form in which most fats exist in our food and in our body.

They are present in blood plasma and are associated with cholesterol. Triglycerides in plasma are derived from fats eaten in foods but your body also makes these from carbohydrates.

Calories ingested in a meal and not used immediately by tissues are converted to

triglycerides, transported to fat cells and are stored in the body for energy purposes when needed. If not needed they will stay as stored fat in the body in the liver, organs and arteries. In other words, if you don’t move or exercise these stored triglycerides won’t move either. They’ll be fat and happy and so will you, the fat part, I mean.

4. Poor high-density lipoprotein, (HDL) good cholesterol. Guidelines for HDL are greater then 45 in men and greater then 50 in women. Your goal should be that your good cholesterol, (HDL) be higher then these

numbers.

5. Hypertension is another risk factor for Metabolic Syndrome.

A person with 3 or more of these CV risk factors would be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Research suggests that the driving forces of Metabolic Syndrome are abdominal obesity, (excessive belly fat that was mentioned above) and insulin resistance or impaired fasting glucose/blood sugar. Inactivity and low levels of cardiovascular fitness are also a driving force in regards to Metabolic Syndrome. You can acknowledge whether or not you are at risk for Metabolic Syndrome simply by measuring your waistline. If you exceed the above mentioned measurements for belly fat you may want to have your blood sugar tested. If you are approaching those magic numbers, please be proactive and get yourself into a cardiovascular conditioning program. A personal trainer can help you with this. At the very least, if you have no other physical limitation, start a walking proGeezer, from page 12

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better in younger recipients than older ones.

Contrary to rumor, you can’t catch the flu from the vaccine. The flu vaccine is not made from a live virus.

The recovery time for the flu is about one to two weeks. However, in seniors, weakness may persist for a longer time.

The National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines for triglycerides are:

Normal Less than 150 mg/dL Borderline-high 150 to 199 mg/dL High 200 to 499 mg/dL Very high 500 mg/dL or higher

gram now. Start off gradually by walking at a moderate, safe pace for 10-20 minutes increasing the duration everyday by one minute until you are eventually walking at an aggressive pace for 45 minutes, 4 to 5 times a week.

Over time (2-3 months) you can begin to challenge your-

self by walking up steep hills or even bringing yourself to a light jog. The same gradual method of duration should be applied. n

The common scenario for flu is a sudden onset of symptoms, which include chills, fatigue, fever, cough, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, muscle aches and appetite loss.

While nausea, vomiting and diarrhea can be related to the flu, these are rarely the primary flu symptoms.

The flu is not a stomach or intestinal disease. The term stomach flu is inaccurate.

When symptoms strike, get to a doctor as soon as possible; the faster the better. There are prescription antiviral drugs to treat flu.

Over-the-counter medicines can help relieve symptoms of the flu. You should also drink liquids to prevent dehydration, and sleep to bolster your immune system.

If you have a question, please write to fred@ healthygeezer.com. n

Asset Protection Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St., Fryeburg, Maine

2009 Update of Federal Estate Tax Laws, Medicaid and Medicare Issues, taxation of Social Security, Probate Laws Rules and Regulations to Help Protect You From Nursing Home costs.

Topics to be discussed: • Avoid Medicaid Trap: How to protect your assets from catastrophic illness and Nursing Homes without purchasing Nursing Home Insurance.

• Learn: Facts about what is exempt from Nursing Home Attachment.

• Taxes: How to lower or eliminate taxes on Social Security, interest income, capital gains and taxes upon death.

• How to: Increase your Spendable income.

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Learn how to avoid cracks in your nest egg!

• Probate: Trusts, Lawsuits and legal issues.

• Wall Street: Learn how to protect your principal from market risks and downturns.

• Banks: Advantages and disadvantages.

There are federal tax laws that will enable you to avoid paying thousands of dollars out of your pocket for taxes, probate and nursing home costs. The government will not notify you of your eligibility.

You must find out for yourself.

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If married, both should attend. - Presented by Bruce Macomber, Retirement Specialist, Campbell Asset Management Guest Speakers: Roger Sierens - National Speaker on Retirement Issues and Attorney Richard Abbondanza from Hopkinson and Abbondanza www.centralmainetoday.com

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November 2009

Teal Toes and Ovarian Cancer

Bill Van Tassel

With winter almost here the observant pedestrian may not see many bared feet with teal-colored toenails. However, if you do spot a set of toes sporting the bluish-green polish, the association that should occur in your mind is ovarian cancer.

The person with the Teal Toes will, more than likely, be purposely trying to get the observer to question her choice of nail color. In 2007 Carey Fitzmaurice of Maryland began an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Program she named Teal Toes. Its sole purpose was to raise awareness about this ‘silent killer’ among cancers, much as the color pink is now so readily associated with breast

cancer.

Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Because of its insidious nature, OC is generally not diagnosed correctly until the disease has reached its latter stages. The end result is that 65-69% of Stage 3 ovarian cancer patients die within five years.

However, if caught early in Stage 1, the five-plus year survival rate jumps to 90%.

In concert with the Presidential Declaration of September (2009) as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and the 2008 opening of the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing at CMMC, the Dempsey Center has adopted the Teal Toes program as part of its effort to raise local awareness about this particular form of women’s cancer.

An inaugural seminar was recently held at the

Senior Plus Education Center in Lewiston. Though the Dempsey Center assists patients and families with all types of cancer, the September 29 seminar was specifically designed by Maureen Higgins of the Center to deal with ovarian cancer.

Ronni Blaisdell from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition was the featured speaker. After a short video designed to “Break the Silence” about this ‘silent and subtle’ gynecologic cancer, Ms. Blaisdell presented some statistics. They spoke to the main point that although a woman is ten times less likely to get ovarian cancer than breast cancer, the mortality rate of OC is three times greater, making it the ‘silent killer’.

The main reason the mortality rate is high is related to the disease’s symptoms.

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bloating, abdominal pain, feeling full or an urge to urinate can be caused by a number of less serious maladies. Doctors may frequently misdiagnose the problem, or the woman may just ignore the symptoms until the disease has progressed to an advanced stage.

During the comment and question time, Anita Poulin of Auburn shared a personal example about her mother’s ovarian cancer. She emphasized to the group of women, “Always bring someone else with you to the doctor’s office.” The speaker agreed, “Doctors are busy people.

Be your own advocate, and educated patient, and don’t be afraid to get a second opinion.”

In reinforcing the advice in the literature given to the women, the speaker admonished, “If these common symptoms we’ve talked about occur daily for more than three weeks, get to the doctor. Then ask for a combination of three tests: a pelvic exam, an ultra sound and a CA-125 blood test.”

The Teal Toes-Ovarian Cancer Awareness seminar was held just five days before the Dempsey Center held the first Patrick Dempsey Challenge. The

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It’s Christmas time in the tiny town of Mahoosuc Mills, Maine, and Ida Le Clair’s holiday spirit is so bright it could light up a Xmas tree. Come on over to Ida’s for the best Christmas ever and get the inside scoop on the do’s and don’ts of holiday decorating! Catch up with Ida on her latest Christmas craft projects with her pals, the Women Who Run With the Moose, and discover Ida’s hilarious “secret” in her not-so-secret Santa plan.

Ida’s no Scrooge, so banish your humbugs and come prepared for the funniest Christmas show in Maine.

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On December 4, 5, 6, The Public Theatre will present “A Very Ida Christmas,” the newest play from the team that brought you Ida: Woman Who Runs With the Moose!, and Ida’s Havin’ a Yard Sale! Return to Mahoosuc Mills, Maine with writer, performer, Maine humorist and DownEast Magazine blogger Susan Poulin, and spend a snowy afternoon with her most popular character, Ida Le-

years. Working in collaboration with artist, musician and actor, Gordon Carlisle, Susan’s critically acclaimed plays, In My Head I'm Thin, Spousal Deafness. . . and Other Bones of Contention, Pardon My French!, Ida: Woman Who Runs With The Moose, Ida’s Havin’ a Yard Sale! and Shutting Up Peggy Lee! have broken box office records throughout the Northeast.

A Very Ida Christmas by Susan Poulin Dates: December 4, 5, 6 at The Public Theatre, Lisbon and Maple St., Downtown Lewiston. Friday and Sat at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm.

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The 2010 Moxie Committee is looking for a theme for the 2010 Moxie Festival held each July in Lisbon Falls, Maine!

If the Committee picks your theme, you will win a deluxe basket filled with Moxie items --- new and old, plus, you will be our special guest in the 2010 Moxie Day Parade!

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Bridgton Wreath Project

The Holiday season is upon us and Bridgton Parks and Recreation Department will soon be hanging festive wreaths along Main Street.

In the past, the Chamber has offered to assist this project by collecting funding from the local business community to defray the cost that allows this great tradition to continue. Therefore, we are again requesting contributions of $25 to $50.

The Chamber will keep a running list of each contribution and announce these contributors through our weekly email UPDATE, our newsletter and by sending press releases into the Bridgton News and other local newspapers.

Our thanks go to all of you who have contributed to this effort in the past.

The lovely decorations make a positive and invit-

Project Grad Holding Holly Berry Craft Fair

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Please join us and get into the holiday spirit as you support the crafters, vendors and local organizations.

Shoppers will find a selection of handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind creations from the unusual to the unique, with something

to fit every taste and budget. Live entertainment, including Wanda Plummer’s Dance students, will be offered throughout the day. Santa will visit from 11-1 and children may have their photos taken with him.

Children will also have an opportunity to create ornaments and purchase gently used items as presents for siblings and parents. Food will be available at the fair.

Craft tables and spaces are still available. For more information contact Pam

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Raffle for an Original Lee Bean Painting

The Western Maine Art Group has received a donation of an original Lee Bean painting from the collection of Suzanne Grover.This beautiful still life of a garden cottage on Monhegan Island is a fund raiser to help keep the Matolcsy Art Center in Norway open for the winter months to accommodate the many people who are taking art classes.

Funds will also be used to help with the constant improvements to the historic MAC, which has become a center for the arts in the

Western Maine area.

Do not miss this fabulous opportunity to own an original Lee Bean. Lee's paintings hang in many homes in the area as well as homes and businesses all over the country. Lee is one of the founders of the WMAG and her talents won her many awards over the years. The drawing for the painting will be held during the WMAG Annual Holiday Party on December 6, 2009.

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Tickets prices are 1 for $5, 6 for $10, and 15 for $20. You may purchase your tickets at the Matolcsy Art Center on Thursday, Friday, or Sunday from 1-5 and on Saturday from 10-4. In Norway, tickets are also available at Books and Things and 100 Aker Wood. In the Waterford-Bridgton area tickets are also available from Nancy Engdahl (583-6677). Do not miss this chance to own a Lee Bean original and to support the WMAG. n

November 2009

The Tinker Shop When things aren’t running smoothly in the household, you can’t ignore it; and once you actually isolate the problem, how do you know who to turn to for advice and solutions? I have been fortunate to know Nick Chag for quite a few years now, and bless the day that I called him for assistance.

As I reflect, we have called him in on quite a number of projects, and have been delighted with the results.

Kitchen shelves now slide in and out with ease; our front entry stairs are solid, beautiful and built to last.

But the project I believe I shall always love best was a rather large endeavor....

The wise person subscribes to the maxim of ‘A place for every thing and everything in its place.’ Is it that the modern house hasn’t enough built in storage to suit? Or is my housekeeping at fault?

The answer doesn’t matter when you have Nick to assist. We worked to expand the efficiency of early 19th century apothocary drawers--designing together a solution in total harmony with the historic original, adding untold storage space-- See the photos!

On installation day, Nick and a helper arrived with the project done in 3 large, but tidy pieces, which

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