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They Did It! They Won the Championship
After clinching the Western Maine Class B Softball Championships, The Fryeburg Academy Raiders went on to edge Medomak Valley 2-1 and become 2009 State champs!
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Cassidy Wilson, a sophomore at Fryeburg Academy, submitted the winning design for the Fifth Annual Lovell Old Home Days 5k
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$100 prize from the race. Steve Pullan, the Academy’s art teacher, assisted the committee in making the selection. This year’s run is on July 18th at 9:45am. Only the first 100 registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt, so please sign-up early. Applications are available in local stores or by contacting race director Stan Tupaj at stan@fairpoint.com or 207-925-1000. Registration is also available online at www.active.com. The 5k run precedes the Old Home Days Parade and begins the day’s festivities. Family members are encouraged to cheer the runners along the route, enjoy the parade and participate in all of the activities at the Lovell Athletic Field, including the popular (and free) Lollipop Run for children. n
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Rx Drug Mail Back Program Ever wondered how to dispose of expired or unused prescription medicine? Now, thanks to the Safe Medicine Disposal for ME Program, disposing of prescription medicine has never been safer or easier. The program provides postage-paid mailing kits to participating pharmacies in the area. Patrons can pick up these kits and then mail their unused medicine to the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency for proper disposal. The Safe Medicine Disposal for ME Program, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency and administered by partnering agencies in Maine, helps to ensure that unused medicine does not harm Maine's waterways or wildlife and also ensures that medicine is not available for misuse. This free program is available at the following Oxford County locations and is open to all Maine residents: Oxford County
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Soldiers Memorial Library Events Book Discussion Group: 3rd Wednesday Book Discussion Group meets July 15th at 10:30 a.m. The title is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Check with the library for available copies. Children’s Summer Reading Program: Discover Your Talents at the Library from July 6-27 for ages 6-10. “Kick Off” with Baxter the “Library Cat” in Hiram’s July 4th Parade. Other events include a fun lunchtime with Dawn Damboise, University of
The Chickadee Quilters will present their 30th annual show on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 at the Stevens Brook Elementary School which is located directly off of Route 302 in Bridgton. The hours are 10 to 4. Featured at the show will be at least 100 quilts of all sizes, mini to wall hangings to bed size. There will be a vendor area, demonstrations on both days, a yard sale table, a Chinese auction table, and a beautiful raffle quilt. There will also be a
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Linda Nista Helga Thurston (Owner/Designated Broker) is pleased to announce the addition of Linda Nista to the Paris Cape Realty team. Linda is a resident of Lovell and former co-owner of New Suncook Real Estate. She has been active in the real estate field since 1966. Linda is a member of the Western Maine Association of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors and is currently in the process acquiring the Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation. Welcome, Linda! n
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Gil Whitney and his kayak along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in Oquossoc, Maine. (Credit: River’s Edge Sports)
A 67-year-old Maine man on Saturday completed the first solo kayak through paddle of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail from Old Forge, New York, to Fort Kent, Maine in Oquossoc, Maine. Gil Whitney of Lakeville, Maine, arrived at Fort Kent's Riverside Park on the St. John River 57 days after launching his lime green kayak on the Fulton Chain of Lakes in the Adirondack Park Preserve. The retired tractor trailer driver lost four inches off his waist and nearly 30 pounds while experiencing a stretch of nine straight days of rain, a spill into Class IV rapids on the Saranac River in New York, an inner ear infection, and a meeting with a swimming black bear on Flagstaff Lake in western Maine. Whitney's wife, Kathy, shared news from Gil's trip on a blog called Gil's Bucket List. Eager to reach home, and to stay in front of a second solo kayaker from New Jersey, Gil
paddled about 30 miles a day during the last week of the trip. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail opened to the public in 2006, and follows historic American Indian paddling routes on the major watersheds of northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and a portion of southern Quebec, Canada. It is the longest inland water trail in the northeast. Another Maine resident, Donnie Mullen of Hope, completed the first unofficial through-paddle of the 740-mile trail in a canoe in 2000. Nicole Grohoski and Tommy Perkins, from Ellsworth, Maine, made the first official endto-end canoe paddle in 2006. Twenty other paddlers have accomplished the feat. The majority of trail users spend a day or weekend exploring one of the 13 sections of the waterway. Learn more about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail on line at www. northernforestcanoetrail. org. n
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Bridgton Art Guild Plein Air Art Making and Exploration
This series is meant for seasoned artists as well as beginners and even art lovers who just want to come and see what we are doing. It is free and open to all BAG members. These are not classes; there will be no teacher, just a chance to explore the art making process with other BAG members. We would like for you to sign up at the gallery if you are planning to come to any of the art making events or let someone on the committee know so that we can keep an eye out for you. We usually meet at the place we are painting. You can stay as long as you want. In the event of bad weather, we will cancel the event or meet on Mary Lou Moulton’s porch to paint. For more information call Cathy Grigsby - 647-5717 or Mary Lou Moulton 6473580 Wed. July 15th, 10:00am - Quaker Ridge Meeting House - Located
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Ask the Trainer - Taking Raymond Village Library Control of Your Cholesterol Jodi Cornelio
There are many things the average person can do to lower their cholesterol and keep cholesterol at healthy levels. Lowering your cholesterol can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke, and knowing that you are taking action to better your health is a satisfying and gratifying feeling. In order to do this, it is first helpful to understand what cholesterol is and where it comes from. Our liver produces the majority of the cholesterol in our bodies from the foods that we eat. Fat from the food that we eat is digested and sent to the liver to be processed. The liver takes the fat and makes cholesterol bundles, which contain fat, cholesterol and some proteins. We call these lipoproteins. The job of these lipoproteins is to transport fat to different areas of the body. There are three different types of lipoproteins. VLDL (very low density lipoproteins) LDL (low density lipoproteins) and HDL (high density lipoproteins). The VLDL starts the process by carrying the bundles out of the liver through the blood vessels. After the VLDL unloads most of its fat, it turns into LDL and continues to travel through
the vessels. LDL is referred to as the bad cholesterol because they are stubborn and lazy and tend to lie down on the job and cling to the vessel walls, narrowing these blood vessels. Narrow blood vessels lead to increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. The HDL’s job is to corral these LDL and give them a lift back to the liver to be repackaged for proper distribution. As in any manufacturing production process, you want to decrease your low performers (LDL) and keep or increase your high performers (HDLs). So what is the perfect amount of good performers? Desirable numbers for total cholesterol is less than 200. Desirable numbers for HDL is above 40 for men and above 50 for women. Desirable numbers for LDL is less then 100. The most effective way to lower or improve cholesterol is through the foods that
we eat. By choosing less fatty foods, eating more fiber, eating more complex carbohydrates, drinking less alcohol and decreasing the amount of sugars in our diet, the average individual can lower his or her cholesterol. It’s also very important to get more cardiovascular/aerobic activity such as walking, running, biking, or anything that makes you increase your heart rate by 50-70% for at least 20-30 minutes, 4-5 times a week. In other words, exercising in a way that makes you huff and puff, i.e., get a little winded and sweaty while still being able to able to talk. For more detailed tips and suggestions on an individual meal plan to control your cholesterol ask your physician to refer you to a registered dietitian. n Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio Personal Trainer, Nutritionist
At a Glance Sunday, July 12 – Annual Book Sale begins, 9:00am at the library Wednesday, July 29 – Reading Group, 7:00pm at the library Non-fiction/Classics Book Group The book chosen for July is The Country of the Pointed Firs, by Maine author, Sarah Orne Jewett. This group will meet at the library on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00pm. As always we invite all those who have read and would like to share their thoughts on this book, to join us. The book will be available at the library upon request. For more information, call Flonny 655-4548. Annual Book Sale The Book Sale is here!! This annual event begins on Sunday, July 12 at the Raymond Village Library at 9:00am. It will continue until 7:00pm and then into August during regular library hours, which are Sunday, Monday and Wednesdays from 10:00am to 7:00pm. All readers look forward to the wonderful choices, low prices and great fun that happens at this annual event! This year we have an amazing amount of diversified books from which to choose. You can select books for light summer reading, some recent fiction, great non-fiction and classics as well as cookbooks, books on gardening, sewing, carpentry and many other books of interest. We also have many children’s books for all ages. There will be puzzles, audio books, music CDs and videos for sale. Be sure to come in often be-
cause we receive new items throughout the sale. The Paperback Book Sale is going on at the library with wonderful selections from which to choose at reasonable prices, so come in soon and find great reading material for summer traveling, bringing to the beach or just enjoying at home. Storytime Programs The Baby, Toddler and Preschool Storytimes at the library will have a summer break during July and August. They will resume in September. Reading Group The book group will meet at the library on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00pm. The book chosen for discussion is The House on the Strand, by Daphne DuMaurier. We are welcoming back our summer residents and invite all interested readers for a fun evening. The book will be available upon request at the library. For more information, call the library at 655-4283. Our Thanks The Annual Plant Sale was our most successful and we wish to take this op-
portunity to thank the following businesses for their generous donations: Aubuchon Hardware, Eight Corners Farm, Hannaford Supermarkets, Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores, Shaw’s, Studio Flora and Wal-Mart. We also wish to thank the volunteers who helped price, display and rose early Saturday morning to help sell them to devoted gardeners. CPHC Grant Communities Promoting Health Coalition (CPHC): a local Healthy Maine Partnership and a program of the People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP). The purpose of these grants is to help libraries enhance and update their inventory of resources supporting healthy lifestyles. Books purchased with the monies address issues of healthy eating, physical activity, substance abuse, and mental disorders. The library is grateful to the organizations for providing us the opportunity to offer more current health resources for our patrons. n
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Dill’s Paintings Now Showing At Harvest Gold Gallery
Harvest Gold Gallery presents oil impressionist painter, Kristen Dill. Her paintings emphasize true organic color and shape through her light brush strokes and generalized still-lifes. Layered with vibrant colors, each piece is bound to open any on looker’s eyes in a playful investigation. Dill draws her inspiration from her own practice of self healing. She remarks on her process of painting by saying “I find the creative process regenerative.” After receiving her BA at the University of Southern Maine, Dill has had the opportunity to publish work in American Artist Watercolor Magazine in the fall of 2000. She currently has work on display in North Carolina, which she calls home, and Harvest Gold Gallery in Center Lovell Maine. She summers in Maine on Moose Pond, where her creativity awakens in her screen-porch studio. Dill uses art not just as a tool for producing paintings, but also as a way of self healing. “The process of painting develops and crystallizes my own insights.” Her creative insight has flared her passion to illustrate real life, organic shapes one brush stroke at a time. Come and be inspired
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July 2009
Urban Legends: Legendary Losses S. Juan Dube
? The world lost three celebrities the last full week in June. The deaths of Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett were not unexpected. Michael Jackson’s sudden demise, however, was shocking. People usually try to structure events in threes, so McMahon, Fawcett, and Jackson automatically became linked. Despite the different circumstances of their lives, careers, and deaths, they are already featured in a new urban legend. According to a story posted on several websites and rapidly circulating by email, Fawcett and Jackson both were guests on the Tonight Show on September 18, 1979, and that night McMahon was, as always, Johnny Carson’s announcer and sidekick. A twist of fate that places the three on stage at the same time would add another link to the coincidental timings of their deaths; however, that incident did not actually occur. The official Johnny Carson Tonight Show website
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has a guest list search function. Urban legend website Snopes.com used that source to determine that on September 18, 1979, the Tonight Show was a rerun featuring Walter Matthau and Bob Uecker. Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson did appear on the Tonight Show on consecutive nights in 1974. Jackson was on with the Jackson Five on August 19, 1974; Fawcett was a guest the following night. But Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson were both on vacation that week. Those shows were hosted by Bill Cosby with Doc Severinsen subbing for McMahon. McMahon, Fawcett, and Jackson have all been the subjects of urban legends before. The most common legend about Ed McMahon claims that he was Johnny Carson’s commanding officer during World War II. And, although that is not true, there is some basis for the tale. Snopes and other websites point out that both men served in the Navy for about three years starting in 1943, and
each had some connection to Navy/Marine aviation programs. Although McMahon achieved a higher rank than Carson, they were never assigned to the same place. Consequently, McMahon never was Carson’s commander. The most famous Farrah Fawcett legend concerns her 1976 swimsuit poster. That photo, showing her feathered blond hair, lovely smile, and clingy red bathing suit, is undoubtedly the most famous pinup poster ever. According to legend, part of that picture’s appeal is because a few of her curls have been arranged so they spell the word “sex.” I’ve seen a photo with those curls marked in red. To me, it looks as though whoever thought those were letters has an overactive imagination. I’ve seen reproductions of that poster many times over the years, and its appeal to me has nothing to do with words. There are many urban legends about Michael See Losses on page 7
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Salads used to always come before the entrée. Made mostly with greens and vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, celery, tomato and olives, they were dressed with vinaigrette made with mustard oil and vinegar, some with a touch of honey. In Europe, they served salad at the end of the meal, with a wedge of cheese. The Waldorf-Astoria hotel was well known for their Waldorf salad, made with celery, walnuts, and apples with a sweet dressing. Then there are the picnic salads made with potatoes, eggs and onions. The Caesar salad is made of romaine lettuce and a dressing made with raw eggs. The chef salad is a luncheon special made with chicken, ham or boiled eggs. In 1971 the salad bar became popular in moderately priced restaurants. The bar had a little of everything – fresh vegetables, fruits, even pasta salads or nuts. When I think of salads, I think of summer and
picnics and of the Fourth of July. As kids we looked forward to building a fire in the big outdoor fireplace and just as soon as it was dark, we had fireworks. There was always homemade root beer and watermelon. Back then watermelon was only available in the middle of summer. Now it can be found year-round in most supermarkets. RUSSIAN DRESSING ½ Cup Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Relish 1 Tbsp Chopped Pimentos 1 Tbsp Chopped Green Pepper 1 Tbsp Chopped Olives Mix all ingredients together and pour over salad. This goes well over any mixed green and vegetable salad. APPLE SALAD 6 Apples, peeled and diced ½ Cup Chopped Nuts (I use walnuts but any will do.) ½ Cup Diced Celery ½ Cup Raisins Dressing ¾ Cup Mayonaisse 1 Tbsp Vinegar ¼ Cup Sugar Place apples, nuts, celery and raisins in a bowl. Mix together dressing ingredients and pour over salad.
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CUCUMBER SALAD 3-4 Cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 tsp Salt 1 Small Onion, thinly sliced 1 8oz container Sour Cream 3 Tbsp Vinegar 1 Tbsp Sugar 2 Tbsp Cream (or half and half or milk) Pepper to taste Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate 20-30 minutes. SALAD FOR LUNCH 2 Cups Cooked Cubed Ham 1/3 Cup Diced Crisp Bacon ¾ Cup Diced Celery 1 Head of Lettuce
Salt and Pepper to taste Dressing 1 Cup Salad Oil 1/3 Cup Vinegar 1 ½ tsp Salt 2 tsp Sugar 1 ½ tsp Mustard 1 tsp Paprika Pepper Mix dressing ingredients together. In separate bowl, combine ham, celery, bacon and place on a bed of lettuce. Pour dressing atop. You can add peas or shredded carrots if you wish. This is the month we celebrate Independence Day, the Fourth of July, so how about a red, white and blue salad! RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD 2 -3 oz Packages of Strawberry Jell-O 2 Cups Water 1 Small Can, Crushed Pineapple, drained but save the juice 2 Cups Blueberries Dissolve gelatin in two cups boiling water. Add pineapple juice and enough water to make another cup. Add pineapple and blueberries. Pour into a 9x13 in pan. Let set in the refrigerator. Cover with whipped topping and decorate with blueberries and raspberries.
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A grand mal seizure at about age two was the first frightening clue that Lindsay Carr had a serious medical problem. Lindsay, who just graduated from Lewiston High School, is the youngest of Bob and Dianna Carr’s three daughters. A military family (Navy-20 years) the Nichols Street household has had their share of health crises. With four generations of breast cancer in Dianna’s family, mom had to deal with that herself in 2004/05, and continues to suffer from fibromyalgia. Dad is currently dealing with severe back pain and imminent surgery. The military doctors in Maryland diagnosed young Lindsay with a rare birth defect known as Arnold Chiari Malformation – Type I. The defect caused her to have severe cranio-cervical instability. In simple terminology, the base of Lindsay’s skull and brainstem are not properly anchored on the top of her backbone; in addition, the opening of the skull is larger than normal and an abnormally tethered spinal cord was also in the mix. Though their diagnosis was correct, the doctors didn’t know much about Chiari. The family was told that there would likely not be any serious trouble from the defect until Lindsay’s late teens or early twenties. So mom and dad did not try to overprotect their daughter by restricting her from physical activity. The
In the dining room of her home, Lindsay Carr, is currently in a long-term recuperation stage from her most recent surgery in April. She spends a great deal deal of time with some type of neck support. She is also already sporting a sweatshirt from St. Joseph’s College in Standish, where she will be going in the fall. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
Carrs had discovered, as have many families dealing with rare medical conditions, it was hard to find a doctor who had more information about this unique condition. So, for a number of years while Lindsay was growing through her school years, she was doing some very physical things like cheerleading. As the family’s understanding of Chiari increased they agreed to begin limiting, and in many cases stopping, Lindsay’s physical activity. They learned that a sudden jolt to her head or neck from a tug-of; war game could turn very serious. Lindsay has never ridden a bicycle because of the difficulties she can have with balance. She will never ride a roller coaster or any amusement that might jar her spinal column. The Carrs are grateful for seeing an article in the local newspaper a couple years ago about an-
other Lewiston girl, Nicole Buck, with Chiari Malformation. Upon meeting the Bucks, they learned of The Chiari Institute in New York. Since that time there have been several trips to the Institute and a great deal more knowledge and direction given to the Carrs. Above and beyond all the new information and help they’ve received over the last few years, the family will readily testify that their strong Christian faith is what has sustained them. The Carrs are active members of the Kennebec Community Church in Augusta where “…we love the unlovely…” and work and evangelize in the Capitol community. Lindsay states, “You can’t separate my faith from what I’ve gone through.” She made this assertion clear in a couple of her senior papers at LHS. “I want to be a walking Bible for others to read,” she added. Her
Lindsay Carr (in chair) is surrounded by her parents and fellow graduates at Lewiston High School's graduation on June 6. Lindsay's best friend, Delila Dickey (center), wheeled her to the Colisee stage where Lindsay arose and walked to receive her diploma. Behind from L to R: Dianna Carr, Caitlin Walton, Delila Dickey, Stephene Waterman and Bob Carr. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
oldest sister had started a student-led Bible study at LHS about ten years ago. Lindsay is also a very active member of the Masonaffiliated Rainbow Girls. Lindsay missed about three-fourths of her senior year at Lewiston but managed to complete the required work and credits through tutors. She has been an honor roll student but admits to being the world’s worst procrastinator. It has been a rough year with her Chiari acting up and having more surgery in April. She went to New York to have another spinal decompression and cranio-cervical fusion. “I have my moments and days when I’m hurting or stressed and have to just cry, but I’m doing better day by day. I find it best to just go with the flow.” She did make her goal of graduating. She was wheel chaired into the Colisee by best friend Delila Dickey, but as promised Lindsay
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walked across the stage to get her diploma. Delila says, “I have known her for so long we’re pretty much sisters. We can have tons of fun doing nothing. We each understand what the other is trying to say even when one of us is not talking very well that day. Lindsay has shown strength throughout her life. She is always faithful and uses the bad (stuff) to strengthen her faith.” Bernard Fortier, who was the keynote speaker at Lewiston’s graduation this year, was Lindsay’s Latin teacher and friend. “She was always positive and uplifting. We loved having her in class. Though she was suffering difficult circumstances, Lindsay radiated positive energy and warmth. She was also a woman of faith. It was the cornerstone of how she lived her life.” Lindsay regards her parents as her heroes. She
helped her mother during her battle with cancer. In middle school at the time, she recalls cleaning the bathroom, emptying the commode and helping the nurses administer care. She also fondly shares how her father has been a stronghold for her. “When my tethered spinal cord would act up he would carry me to bed and rub my back until I fell asleep.” This past year (2008) when Chiari complications with sleeping, blurred vision, swallowing and mental focus hit hard, she really had to lean on her family and her faith. Bob Carr and Lindsay share a favorite song by Steven Curtis Chapman entitled Cinderella. The lyrics of the refrain testify to Bob’s love for his daughter: So I will dance with Cinderella While she is here in my arms 'Cause I know something the prince never knew Oh, I will dance with Cinderella I don't want to miss even one song 'Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be gone... Lindsay Carr is planning to attend St. Joseph’s College in Standish this fall. Considering her ongoing health challenges, she and the family agree this was a sensible choice. Just far enough from home to ‘feel like you’re away at college’, but close enough to family and physicians familiar with her case. Not surprisingly, she will be aiming for a degree in the medical field, Nursing or possibly Neonatology or Neurology in the future. n
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The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti
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Friday, October 2 Will You Be There? Treat yourself to a day of learning, fun, beautiful foliage and stunning vistas! The Aging Well Living Well Expo at Sunday River is a day to enjoy your age! Why would I go? If you are interested in expanding your horizons, exploring aging well, living well, this one day event gives you just that opportunity, joined by others of like mind. Where is this event? We wanted our Expo at a location that is beautiful, exciting, and highlights what is good about Maine. We chose Sunday River Grand Summit Resort, where just the drive there in October is a vacation…stunning mountain views, gorgeous foliage. How will I get there? You can drive yourself, or if you really want a day of total enjoyment you can board a Northeast Charter Bus, chartered just for this day. With pick-ups in Lewiston, Oxford, Norway, Paris, Jay Livermore Falls, Farmington and Rumford, you can just relax and enjoy! Give me an idea of what’s happening during the day? Try something new: rugbraiding, fly-tying, zumba, yoga, creative art. Learn something new: nutritious cooking tips, reverse mortgages, social security frequently asked questions, preparing for retirement in today’s economy. Enjoy something new: every participant receives a ticket to ride Sunday River’s new “chondola” to the summit to enjoy the view. Listen to someone new: Keynote speakers Lee Ann Szelog, Maine’s own award-winning author of Our Point of View, 14 Years at a Maine Lighthouse, and Connie Jones, speaking on her favorite topic, “The NotSo-Aging Brain”. Exhibits and chances to win great raffle prizes, including a Wii Fit by Nintendo. So the bottom line is, how much will it cost me? Just $15 per person for the day, which includes all of the activities, speakers, workshops, chondola ride, amenities at Sunday River resort, and breakfast, lunch and snack for the road. If you ride the Northeast Charter Bus, it is a one-day package price of $45, which includes your chartered travel as well as the day’s events and food. Tell me more and how do I sign up? The full registration brochure is ready, just call us at 1-800-427-1241, and we’ll mail you one. Or you can find it on our website at www.seniorsplus.org. Friday, October 2, 2009, Sunday River Grand Summit Resort – we’ll see you there!
Caregiver Support Groups Every caregiver needs support. These groups provide a chance to share experiences and learn from each other and from experts in the field. No need to pre-register, just show up. For more information, call 1-800-427-1241. Farmington – Caregiver Support Group, 1st Tuesday of each month, 3 to 4:30 PM, Farmington Municipal Building. Lewiston - Alzheimer’s Support Group, 2nd Monday of each month, 5:30 to 7 PM, SeniorsPlus. Norway – Caregiver Support Group, 3rd Monday of each month, 3 to 4:30 PM, Norway Library.
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Lisbon MTM Center – Wednesday, July 1, 11 AM to 1 PM Farmington Old South Church – Thursday, July 9, 11 AM to 1 PM Rumford Community Center – Tuesday, July 14, 9 AM to 11:30 AM Norway Town Hall – Friday, July 17, 11 AM to 1 PM Turner Boofy Quimby Hall – Tuesday, July 21, 11 AM to 1 PM There is always a Medicare counselor and an information and assistance specialist on board. Feel free to come with questions big and small. If you would like Medicare help, you can call ahead and make an appointment during the Mobile Office visit. Just call 1-800-427-1241 and ask for a Medicare appointment on the Mobile Office. August is Tax & Rent Month Staff and volunteers will be available to assist you in completing your tax and rent rebate application. We will be in the following locations: Lisbon, Fryeburg, Lewiston, Farmington, Norway, Turner, Rumford, Phillips, Rangeley, and Bethel. Call for an appointment: 1-800-4271241. SeniorsPlus 8 Falcon Road P.O. Box 659 Lewiston, ME 04243-0659 Telephone: 1-800-427-1241 207-795-4010 TTY: 207-795-7232 www.seniorsplus.org
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Q. I have to have cataract surgery and I'm a little frightened. Should I be? I don't know anyone who isn't a little frightened by surgery of any kind, but cataract removal is one of the safest and most effective types of surgery. It's also one of the most common operations performed in the United States. About 9 out of 10 people who have the surgery have improved vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens, the clear part of the eye that helps focus images like the lens in a camera. Cataracts can blur images and discolor them. Most cataracts are related to aging. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. There are other causes of cataracts such as diabetes, eye injury, radiation and surgery for other eye problems. Cataracts tend to worsen gradually. The clear lens slowly changes to a yellowish/brownish color, adding a brownish tint to vision. If you have advanced lens discoloration,
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the optic nerve. The operation usually lasts less than one hour and is almost painless. After the operation, a patch may be placed over the eye. Most people who have cataract surgery can go home the same day. In most cases, healing will be complete within eight weeks. What can you do about cataracts? Wearing sunglasses and a hat with a brim to block ultraviolet sunlight may help delay cataract. If you smoke, stop. Researchers also believe good nutrition can help re-
duce the risk of age-related cataract. They recommend eating green leafy vegetables, fruit, and other foods with antioxidants. If you are 60 or older, you should have a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once every two years. In addition to cataract, your eyecare professional can check for signs of age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, and other vision disorders. Early treatment for many eye diseases may save your sight. If you have a question, please write to fred@ healthygeezer.com. n
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Nothin’ But Small Talk…Maine’s Horse Community Comes Together Jess Small
From Thursday, June 17, until Sunday, June 21, the rain couldn’t keep the local horsemen and women from coming out, joining forces, and celebrating some of Maine’s finest riders and horses at the 30th annual Downeast Horse Show Congress hosted by the Maine Horse Association. The three-day horse show, featuring 207 classes, began on Friday, and brought people from near and far with many different breeds of horses, totaling 161, that started arriving on Thursday to prepare. Morgans, Arabians, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Saddlebreds, Standardbreds, Friesians, Gypsy Vanners, Percherons, Georgian Grandes, Thoroughbreds, Hackney ponies, Miniature hors-
Elizabeth Tewksbury and her Standardbred mare, Dreamy Starlet, had tons of fun participating in the Standardbred in hand and under saddle classes at the Downeast Horse Show, as well as in the hunter over fences classes, showing off the athleticism of the Standardbred breed. (Photos by Eighth Generation Photo Graphics)
es…and many more came out in style promoting their breed and strutting their stuff. Saturday featured the hunter/jumpers with a full day of classes of both over fences and on the flat. The Standardbred horse has a rich history in Maine, and today there is a big push for retraining Standardbred racehorses for pleasure riding, so the Downeast welcomed them to their show this year.
Standardbreds returned to the DEHC in great numbers after a long absence from the show. Some came from the University of Maine Standardbred program while one even made the trek from Rhode Island with a promise to return in 2010! The dreary, wet, and damp weather did not dampen spirits and much fun was to be had at the move-in party Thursday evening, the ice cream so-
Michelle Holman and her Quarter Horse gelding, Chips Legend, enjoyed a successful show showing their versatility in both western and hunt seat!
cial Friday evening, and the lob the lobster contests throughout the weekend! Educational breed demos were new in 2009 and were a huge hit, too. Sunday was a tribute to Father’s Day with a free breakfast for all, a fathers’ walk-trot and lead line class, and a Father’s Day essay contest. It was great to see all breeds of horses and riders coming together to help support the Maine Horse Association effort to raise money for their Equine Park; all profits from the
show go into that fund. What made it even greater was the fantastic time everyone had, young and old, and whether they won or not. There were many fun and exciting classes, including the Challenge of the Breeds, where a tie for first place was broken after the 3rd tiebreaker. Congratulations to Rebecca Yates on her Quarter Horse, Invite a Red Ryder, who were crowned champions for the second year in a row, and to Sylvia Camandona and her Appaloosa mare, Totally
Bay, with a very close runner -up! Western, huntseat, saddleseat, dressage suitability, driving, jumping, trail, halter, lead line and walk trot for kids, and many more classes were offered for specific breeds and many were open to all! This year’s show was even bigger and better than last year’s and was a great fundraiser for the Maine Equine Park Committee, which is now very actively looking into several pieces of land to begin the project of creating a premier equine facility in Maine. Everyone who came to the Downeast Congress Horse Show – whether to participate, volunteer, or even just be a spectator – is helping and supporting this longtime dream of the Maine Horse Association! To learn more about the Downeast Congress Horse Show or the Maine Equine Park Fund, visit the Maine Horse Association’s website at www.mainehorseassoc.com or contact Mary Field at 207-576-3641 or memf3@midmaine.com. n
Troop Greeter Documentary Garners National Recognition
The Way We Get By is being screened in the Washington, The Way We Get By is being screened in the Washington, DC area, and DC residents with ties to Maine are proudly encouraging others to see the moving film....it's no wonder, it has been garnering award after award. The Way We Get By, which will be released in theaters this summer, is a story of three elderly Mainers whose lives have been transformed by the community they have created greeting troops at the Bangor International Airport. “The Way We Get By is a moving and important film that encourages us to reflect upon the common bonds of mission and service that span genera-
tions,” stated William S. Cohen, former Secretary of Defense and native Mainer. “It is a reminder that as our young men and women fight two wars overseas far from friends and family, there are many at home doing their part to keep our communities connected to those who serve in uniform.” Cohen, whose hometown is Bangor, said that during his years in public service in Maine, he met many people like Bill, Jerry, and Joan; quiet, unassuming patriots who serve without any thought of recognition - just like those in uniform who are honored in The Way We Get By. Washington-based alumni clubs from UMaine, Colby, Bates and Bowdoin
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Bridgton Vet Hospital Celebrating 20 years
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Police K-9 Unit, Doberman Rescue Unlimited, and Responsible Pet Care. There will be fun for the whole family. We will have games and prizes, and the finalist in our “Best in Show” photo contest will be on display. Those attending can vote for the winner. There will be stained glass paw prints and a beautiful dog-and-cat-print lap quilt up for raffle, with all the money going to benefit the hospital’s charity, “The Rusty Fund.” It should be a fun-filled pet loving day! For more information visit our website www.bridgtonvets.com. n
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Congratulations to Annie Holden of Bridgton and her Appaloosa horse, Just My Luck, better known as Jasper, for their success at the recent horse shows at Ellis River Riders horse club in Andover! Keep up the good work, Annie & Jasper!
Early in June Responsible Pet Care held a kitten shower for the community. There were lots of very cute kittens and cats to look at, touch, and to adopt.
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