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OHCHS Key Club Members Continue Tradition
Oxford Hills Christmas Parade Photos by Eileen Heidrich
There are presently 65 students in the OHCHS Key Club. On November 24th, they gathered in the OHCHS library to put together 20 Thanksgiving baskets. In 2007 the group delivered 7 baskets and in 2008 they delivered 15 baskets. This November, they helped 20 local families with their baskets. Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It's a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.
Courageous Beginning Knitters at Paris Public Library
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Eight children participated in Paris Public Library’s Beginning Knitting Circle to knit slippers. From left to right are Nicole and Jon Walker, Dennis Wescott, Jacob Lang, Cassandra McAlister, Alexi Knight, and Katie Wescott. Missing from the picture is Sierra Wescott. Much appreciated helpers, included from left to right, are Susan Trundy, Cynthia Kirchherr, Arlen Riis, BLou Damon, and Shelia Morse.
Recently the Norway Fire Department held a training session for the clients and staff at The Progress Center in Norway. The center of attraction was the opportunity to go through the Fire Prevention Trailer and learn what to do to escape safely from a smoke filled room. Fire Department personal also demonstrated the proper way to use a fire extinguisher and instruction was given on what to do if you experience a burn. n
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Students in grades K-5 were treated to a presentation on fire prevention and safety by firefighters John Longley and Darryl Rugg.
Students in grades K-5 of Oxford Hills Christian Academy were visited recently by Deputy Chief John Longley and fireman Darryl Rugg of the South Paris Fire Department. They learned about fire prevention and safety, and watched a demonstration of how the ladder truck works. They also walked through the smoke trailer and learned what to do in case of a fire. Oxford Hills Christian Academy is a multi-denominational private school in So. Paris serving grades K-12 in the Oxford Hills area. n
Mike Twitchell demonstrates the proper use of a fire extinguisher.
Nicko and Zack Wilson
Nicko and Zack Wilson were the proud winners of Paris Public Library's "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader." They each drew a perfect square, triangle and trapezoid. Their entries were picked randomly and coincidentally on 2 separate days. This month's prize included a felt fall bag, a can of pumpkin, Thanksgiving dinner napkins, pencil crayons, chocolates and caramels. December's entry forms will be available December 1st at the Paris Public Library. The question or directive will focus on 3rd Grade Language Arts. The final date for entries will be December 19th. The contest is open to patrons of all ages. n
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Upcoming Events
The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club
The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club will have its traditional Teddy Bear Dance Saturday, December 12, 2009. John Thompson, who is retiring as its club caller after 10 years and has been guest caller for Swingin’ Bears dances once a year since 1967, will offer Class Level, Main Stream and Plus square dancing. Bernie Porter will cue the Round Dancing. The dance will be held at the Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St., South Paris, from 7 - 10 PM. The December dance is always especially festive with the spirit of giving. Stuffed toys are collected
for Right Start Christmas For Kids distributed by Community Concepts. Dancers come for miles to join in the fun. Those learning to square dance in a beginners class that started this fall are encouraged to come. Charge for the dance is $6.00 per person. There will be festive decorations and door prizes. Non dancers are welcome to come to watch at no charge. Refreshments will be served at intermission. For more information call Eleanor Herrick, President, Auburn Tel. 207--782-4050 or Sue Corning, Director, South Paris, Tel. 207-5776894. n
Quit and Win
Smokers from the Oxford Hills area who quit smoking for 5 weeks - from January 11th until Valentine’s Day (what a perfect gift to someone you love) - have an excellent chance of winning cash prizes of $250, $100, and $50. Healthy Oxford Hills is once again sponsoring a Quit & Win Contest and you’ve got plenty of time to get yourself ready to quit by Monday, January 11th. Quitters don’t have to go it alone; you can practice cutting down by using nicotine replacement products sold over the counter and which may also be available for free through Maine’s Tobacco Helpline 1-800207-1230, which also offers personalized support on an ongoing basis. Another option is to see your doctor to talk about a prescription for
Chantix or Zyban, which significantly cut nicotine cravings. (You start on the prescription before you actually stop smoking.) Studies show that over 70% of current smokers want to quit – and many have tried. Each quit makes a long term quit more real – so don’t be discouraged by former “failures”. Tobacco is still the number one preventable cause of death and disease in Maine; it also ages us early, severely damages our gums & teeth, restricts where we go, for how long, and who we go with; plus a pack-aday smoker spends around $2,200 a year on cigarettes. For questions, to sign up for Quit and Win, or for quit support call Healthy Oxford Hills at 739-6222 or e-mail chris@healthyoxfordhills.org. n
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The Jones Dance Band will be playing old-fashioned dance music, at the South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. December 12, 19, 26, 7:00pm to
10pm. Adults $5.00. December 31: New Year’s Party. For reservations call Betty Decoteau at 743-7965. Singles $12.50 and couples $25. n
Library Card Sign-Up Every Tuesday two ski for the price of one! December 10 Swix Wax Clinic: 6:00 PM at Carters in Oxford January 1 26th Carter’s Last Stand: Kick off the new year with a back - country ski tour with Dave at 11 am BBQ lunch to follow. Carters in Bethel January 4 Free snowshoe tour at 11am with the purchase of a trail pass. Oxford and Bethel January 9 Kick off of Youth Ski Program National winter trails Day all beginners get free rentals with the purchase of a trail pass. Oxford and Bethel January 10 Winter Fest Demo: Free Demo in Bethel Ski and Play with Exel, Atomic, Swix, Rossignol and Salomon January 16
Oxford Hills Day Free trail Pass for residents of Oxford! January 24 Old Timer’s Event Tour with potluck lunch to follow. Award for the oldest skier! 10AM Bethel February 6 Wood Ski Day Photo at 10am; Oldest; Longest, Widest, and most unique. Wood Ski parade to follow. Bethel February 14 Valentines’ Ski Date Free Chocolate for skiers! February 16 Oxford County 4-H Day February 18 Carter’s Youth Program Winter Carnival. Oxford March 7 25th Mr. Machine Event: Ski and showshoe at 1 PM Bethel For more info call 539-4848 or visit www. cartersxcski.com. n
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Imaris Bellydancing One Hip Night If you wanted to know what was shakin’ in Auburn on November 21, anyone who attended One Hip Night of Bellydancing, which was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Ballroom, could answer that for you! What do you get when you mix Imari & the Sahara Desert Dancers, a live Middle-Eastern band, and special guest dancers from other parts of New England with a crowd full of supporting family, friends, and
fellow students and admirers of bellydancing: A harmonious evening centered around the beautiful art of Bellydancing and raising money for a great cause. A generous amount of money was raised for the Salvation Army of Lewiston. Businesses who should be thanked for their generosity are: Marcos Ristorante Italiano, DaVinci’s, The Hilton Garden Inn, Turner Publishing, Cloud 9 Day
Spa, The Olde Mill Tavern, The Settler’s Green, All About You Salon, Bee’s Pet Boarding, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Karma. Proudly, this event was brought to the community by Imari. Thanks to all who supported and participated in this event. Due to the undeniable success, this event will be held again in 2010! Watch for information on next year’s event: www.imarisbellydancing. com. n
Yule Love “A Christmas Carol” at The Public Theatre! For one weekend only, December 11, 12, and 13th, The Public Theatre, Lewiston/Auburn’s Professional Theatre will present their acclaimed adaptation of A Christmas Carol followed by Songs of the Season, a delightful program of sing-a long holiday songs performed by Christmas Carol fiddler Jennifer Armstrong The Public Theatre’s original version of Dickens’ classic has become a favorite holiday tradition in Lewiston/Auburn. This inventive adaptation, performed by six actors and a fiddler, was written for The Public Theatre by Artistic
Director Christopher Schario in 1993, and is now regularly performed by various theatres around the world. Considering the variety of versions being performed during the holiday season, this adaptation remains many people’s favorite. “We stay true to the heart of the story, while at the same time rejuvenating this familiar tale with humor and imagination,” says director and author Christopher Schario. Much of Dickens’ original text is used, with six actors sharing narration, and portraying multiple characters with the aid of a simple hat, a cloak, a robe, etc. A live
fiddler underscores the story with traditional Christmas music, and a hand-cranked wind machine and a thunder sheet create a delightfully theatrical atmosphere. This unique adaptation leaves the audience’s imagination free to soar, and the story comes to life in a way you’ve never imagined. Schario’s version begins with a child reading a copy of the Dickens’ novel. As the child reads, five actors and a fiddler magically appear and slowly coax the child into joining the story and becoming the character of Tiny Tim. It’s a marvelous metaphor for the way literature
grabs and transforms us, as well as an original way of illuminating this inspiring tale of human redemption. Leading the cast of A Christmas Carol will be JT O’Connor as Scrooge. JT performed in the film, and is happy to be returning to The Public Theatre where he has appeared in such shows as The Nerd and Rough Crossing. New to the cast this season will be Lewiston native Madigan Leslie in the role of the child and Tiny Tim. We guarantee Maddy to be the cutest Tiny Tim you’ll find anywhere this holiday season. Also new to the cast will be local actor
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Scrooge (J.T O’Connor) learns his possible future in The Public Theatre’s delightfully different adaptation of A Christmas Carol playing Dec 12-14th. Matt Delamater in the role of Fred and jolly Christmas Present. Matt appeared at TPT in last season’s production of The Last Mass at St. Casimir’s and is looking forward to having a Dickens of a good time. Also, returning to the cast will be Sandra Blanley and Sheila Stasack. Fresh from their re-
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One Man in His Time Plays Many Parts John McDonald
It was a little after five in the morning when I got in my car one recent Saturday, as I went over in my mind the busy weekend I had ahead of me. My plans got a little more complicated when I started the engine and was greeted by the dashboard’s friendly “CHECK ENGINE” sign. It occurred to me that glaring dashboard signs never seem to come on when you have all kinds of time to deal with them. It’s always when you’ve got lots of places to go and things to do. The Boy Scouts among you are probably saying, “Well, John, you should always be prepared no matter where or when your CHECK ENGINE light comes on.” Yes, I know and thanks for the reminder. In the past I was prepared for such things, carrying a roll of duct tape in the glove compartment. When something like the CHECK ENGINE light came on I just tore off a piece of tape and slapped it over the annoying message. Problem solved. That always worked for a while but a vehicle with its CHECK ENGINE light on doesn’t like being ignored and eventually it will
again demand your full attention. Over the years we’ve all learned that a lit CHECK ENGINE light can mean anything from: the water bottle in your cup holder is empty, to: your transportation system is about to experience a major malfunction. As it turned out on this particular weekend, I was able to secure the use of another vehicle and was able to get to my scheduled events without any more unfortunate incidents. Then on Monday morning I was able to make an appointment and take my errant vehicle into the shop. Taking a car into the shop can be ominous but it can also be a learning experience. There are over 10,000 parts in the average car and any one of them can go at any minute, triggering the ceremonial lighting of the dreaded CHECK ENGINE light. The fact that 99.9 percent of those parts never give any trouble is a credit to the automotive industry. But let’s get back to the story. By taking my cars to shops over the years I have learned the names of less than a hundred or so of those 10,000 auto parts. But I’m always anxious to learn new words and an auto repair shop is a great – although expensive – place to learn them. An hour after I brought my troubled car in, my cell phone rang.
to use my new words “hydrolic discronificator” in a conversation. John McDonald is a humorist and storyteller who performs regularly throughout New England. He is the author of several best selling books including: Down the Road a piece: A Storyteller’s Guide
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“John, we found the problem. Your driver’s side hydraulic discronificator needs to be replaced. With parts and labor we’re looking at $350,” the friendly shop guy said. “The hydraulic discronificator? I didn’t even know my car had one of those. What does it do?” I asked. “Well, it’s part of your fuel injection and anti-pollution systems. Basically it emulsifies the unused residue from your cyronicadapter before sending it on to your ironic expostulator.
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Central Maine Power Company (CMP) is offering customers a chance to help feed Maine’s hungry this holiday season. From now until Christmas, CMP will make a donation to the Good Shepherd Food Bank for every customer who signs up for the utility’s eBill electronic billing service. “The holidays are a season for giving, and CMP and its customers have a long history of teaming up to help the less fortunate this time of year,” says CMP spokesman John Carroll. “By signing up for eBill, our customers can help to feed hungry people across Maine, and at the same time, reap the benefits of a free, fast, convenient, and secure payment option.” CMP’s eBill service allows customers to view and pay their bills in a secure, online system. Customers can access up to 12 previous months’ bills, receive e-mail re-
minders when their bill is due, set up automatic payments, and help the environment by reducing paper waste. Customers who wish to print a paper copy for their records can do that as well. Customers can sign up for eBill by going to CMP’s Web site at www. cmpco.com. The campaign to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank is just one of a number of communityservice initiatives at CMP this year. Others include the utility’s sixth annual Community Mitten Drive to gather new mittens, hats, and gloves for delivery to area schools; a new scholarship program at the University of Maine’s School of Electrical Engineering Technology; the annual donation of award-winning books to public and school libraries throughout its service area; and a cash contribution to Friends of Casco Bay. n
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The Healthy Geezer By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is depression just a “normal” part of aging? There are a lot of problems to face as you get older. There are losses of all kinds that can get you down. And feeling blue for a while is a normal part of living at any age. But, unrelenting depression is not normal. If you feel this way, you should seek medical attention. Most people get better if they treat their depression. There are many causes of depression. Some of them are the natural consequences of being older: a health crisis or death, the loss of physical or mental capacities, or being a stressed-out caregiver. Seniors usually rebound from a period of sadness. However, if you are suffering from “clinical depression” and don’t get help,
your symptoms might last months, or even years. The following are common signs of depression. If you have several of these, and they last for more than two weeks, get treatment: anxiety, fatigue, loss of interest or pleasure, sleep problems, eating too much or too little, abnormal crying, aches that can’t be treated successfully, diminished concentration or memory, irritability, thoughts of death or suicide, and feelings of despair, guilt and being worthless. Depression is a serious illness. It can lead to suicide. Don’t waste time; find help. Start with your family doctor. The doctor should check to see if your depression could be caused by a health problem (such as hypothyroidism or vitamin B12 deficiency) or a medicine you are taking. After a complete exam, your doctor may suggest you talk to a social worker, mental health counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. Doctors specially See Geezer on page 7
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From the desk of Connie Jones… SeniorsPlus Mobile Van to Celebrate One Year on the Road We’re nearly at the one year anniversary of our Mobile Office Van “circuit riding”. It’s been a great year, and we feel the project has been successful, both from our increased knowledge of your communities, and your positive feedback. We’ve done some analysis of our year’s work, and because of our research, your input, and some brainstorming, we’re working on tweaking our work with the van for Year Two. The first change: our van will not be on the road in January and February. It will be in the garage, getting some re-fitting, and its “annual physical”. We will be on the road again in March. In the meantime, there will be “office hours” at some locations in your communities, (look for locations in our next newsletter) so you can still meet with us, and of course you can still meet with us on the telephone (1-800427-1241), where we do most of our work.
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“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens has become one of the most wellknown and remembered stories of all time since it was first published in 1843. The longevity of the story has been due to the large number of adaptations for both movies and TV that have happened over the decades since. This holiday season, the story has been brought to life once again, this time by Academy award-winning director Robert Zemeckis and his team at ImageMovers Digital, and starring Jim Carrey in an unforgettable performance in Disney’s A Christmas Carol. Of course, this story is well known to many around the world, but I’ll try to explain it in a nutshell. In 1840s London, the old miser Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Jim Carrey) is his usual self, counting money at his small banking loft while scowling at his poor employee Bob Cratchit (played by Gary Oldman). On Christmas Eve, he’s visited by the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley (also played
by Oldman), who warns Scrooge of an impending fate if he doesn’t change his old ways. He’s then visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future (also played by Carrey), who show Scrooge the error of his ways that he must change before it’s too late. This is Zemeckis’ third film after The Polar Express and Beowulf, where he utilizes CG performance capture animation to create worlds and characters that add a touch of realism to a fantasy world. I believe that this film finally achieved what Zemeckis desired in his animation process by transporting the audience into the story and helping the audience understand the characters enough to sympathize emotionally. Flying around the environments became the perfect way to experience the realistic environments of 1840s London as though we are actually there while watching it on screen. It’s worth noting that this film is also shown in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D
– I chose the latter, which enhances the experience like a thrill ride worth taking again and again. I’m sure that this story can stay as fresh as when it was first published: not only is the animation a big plus, but the cast helps, too, by bringing the characters to life. As a great admirer
of Jim Carrey’s film career, I feel the roles of Scrooge and the three ghosts were perfect for his versatile talents as an actor. He’s not only one of the funniest actors in Hollywood, but he does surprise everyone with his dramatic acting as well, as he did in The Truman Show and Eternal
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Commissioner Speaks to Local Squadron
(Photo L to R) 2Lt. Chris Bourgeois, squadron personnel officer; Captain Joe Roberts, squadron commander; Oxford County Commissioner Dave Duguay; Cadet/Chief Master Sgt. Galin Topper, squadron cadet commander Oxford County Com- (FEMA). That training, Team members and Airmissioner Dave Duguay coupled with the Search crews. The training for was the guest speaker for and Rescue Exercises that the Ground Team members the 37th Composite Squad- take place monthly, ensures is a continuous one as the ron of the Civil Air Patrol, that the CAP members are Cadets and their Senior Ofcommonly known as the qualified as ground team ficers become more skilled Sundown Squadron, during members and leaders, ra- at Search and Rescue. their weekly Monday eve- dio communications, and The squadron currently ning meeting on November aircrew members, such as has three pilots that have 23. He stated that the Sun- pilots, scanners and ob- extensive experience in down Squadron could be of servers. Many CAP mem- flying. In addition to havservice to Oxford County bers who are not part of ing the highest amount of by working with the Ox- ground teams or aircrews certificates that is possible ford County Emergency provide administrative and to obtain with the Federal Services, whose director base support that is needed Aviation Administration, is Scott Parker. He said for the successful comple- all three are certified inthat service to our fellow tion of a mission or rescue. structors, qualified to teach Cadets (young people others how to fly. Comcitizens was learned from our mothers, who were the ages 12-18) and senior bined, they represent litepitome of selfless service. members (ages 19 and up) erally thousands of flying “We should also be good can take advantage of vari- hours of experience that listeners to those we are ous opportunities to volun- they bring with them to teer their time and service the squadron. In addition trying to help,” he said. He said that the Civil Air to help the area commu- to the pilots, the squadron Patrol is well known for its nity. One thing that comes also has individuals that training and its structure, from this is the reward of are qualified as Observers which is very necessary earning rank (promotions) and Scanners. For more information when applied to emergen- in the Civil Air Patrol. The Squadron Com- on how you can be part of cy services. The Civil Air Patrol members receive mander, Captain Joe Rob- these exciting opportunia large part of their emer- erts, stated that several of ties, call the CAP Squadgency services training the members of the Sun- ron Commander, Captain from the Federal Emergen- down Squadron are be- Joseph F. Roberts, at 357cy Management Agency coming certified as Ground 3782. n help. These medications can improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and concentration. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an option. It may be recommended when medicines can’t be tolerated or when a quick response is needed. What can be done to lower the risk of depression? Nurture your family ties and friendships; they are your lifelines. Hobbies keep your mind and body active. Exercise is a mood-elevator.
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Aspire Higher Scholarship Winners
Lacey Ryder, freshman and winner of the Key Club scholarship represented by Kristen Lindstrom; Dr. Mark Eastman, Superintendent of Schools with scholarship recipient standing in front of him, Libby Sanborn also a freshman; Gwiptes Dana, sophomore and recipient of the Friends of Education scholarship represented by Ted Moccia. (l to r, front row) Valerie Weston of Village Square Realty with her scholarship winner, Danielle Larrabee, a sophomore and Samantha Allen, a junior with the donor of her scholarship, Linda McDonald of McDonald Trucking.
Freshman scholarship recipient, Colin Chase with Mari Grover, representing Suzanne and Rupert Grover; Buffy Nason with scholarship winner, freshman Rachael Trammell; Larry Jordan, Oxford Hills Rotary President with scholarship recipient, Mariah Kimball, a senior; Chris Decato from Turn Key Homes with freshman, Andrea Andrews and Jean Strom of Austin Associates with sophomore, Samantha Hatch. Ten students from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School received $100 Aspire Higher scholarships as a result of attending this year's Oxford Hills Homecoming/ Aspire Higher Parade on October 3rd. These scholarship donors were ten of the forty-seven local businesses and community members that donated $100 Theatre, from page 3
Bob Cratchit. Emily Karelitz will round out the cast as the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. Returning as the fiddler will be acclaimed musician and storyteller Jennifer Armstrong. Jennifer brings her own special magic to A Christmas Carol and provides a glorious second act to the evening when she adds her banjo,
scholarships to Oxford Hills students this year. The Kiwanis Charitable Foundation will hold the scholarship money until these students graduate from high school and enroll in a postsecondary institution. The primary goal of the "Aspire Higher" initiative is to raise post-secondary aspirations of our students by showing harp, guitar, and bagpipe and performs her production of Songs of the Season, a wonderful mix of classic holiday songs and stories. “This delightful doublefeature of holiday shows makes a great present for the entire family,” says Schario, “and with a top ticket price of only $18 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $10 for children under twelve, it’s professional theatre at a
community support and ensuring that our students are better informed about their post-secondary education choices. The Aspire Higher Committee, consisting of members from the Oxford Hills School District and the Oxford Hills community, organizes the Aspire Higher initiative. n price even Scrooge would love! And remember, gift certificates for tickets for this production, or any play throughout the remainder of the season are available for the holidays!” A Christmas Carol and Songs of the Season will be performed on Friday, December 11th at 7 pm, Saturday, December 12th at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 13th at 1 pm and 4 pm. For tickets call the Box Office at 782-3200. n
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Caryn Fredsall, left, and Robert Blethen, second from left, are the first two recipients of the Roland Sutton Scholarship, awarded for excellence in the Machine Tool Technology program at Central Maine Community College. They are pictured here with Nancy, David, and Roland Sutton. Roland Sutton is chairman of the board and founder of Maine Machine Products Co. of South Paris. Two students in the both President’s Honors butions to the industry and Machine Tool Technol- students and members of his longstanding support ogy program at Central Phi Theta Kappa, the inter- of education and the MTT Maine Community Col- national honor society for program at the College. The associate degree lege (CMCC), Robert Ble- two-year colleges. A director emeritus of program in machine tool then and Caryn Fredsall were honored recently as the CMCC Education technology at CMCC ofthe first two recipients of Foundation Board of Di- fers broad training experithe Roland Sutton Scholar- rectors, Sutton is chairman ence in the metal products of the board and founder of industry. Graduates of the ship. The students were se- Maine Machine Products program are employed as lected for their demon- Company of South Paris, machine operators, mastrated excellence in the a family-owned manufac- chinists, CNC machinists, general academics and turer of custom precision tool and die makers, qualthe applied science of the components and assem- ity control inspectors, maThis scholarship chine assemblers, machine Machine Tool Technology blies. (MTT) program. Blethen, was established by the Sut- tool designers, CNC prowho lives in Sidney, and ton family in recognition grammer or field service Fredsall of Waterford, are of Roland Sutton’s contri- representatives. n
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Scouts Join Legion for Flag Ceremony Harvest Banquet submitted by Joe Bernard
Scout troops in Oxford recently got a lesson on respect for their nation and its National Emblem. Boy Scout Troop 196, Daisy Scout Troop 1495 and Cub Scout Troop 196 are supported by American Legion Anderson/Staples Post 112, and were invited to a Flag Retirement Ceremony on November 15 to learn proper flag etiquette. In accordance with the United States Flag Code (adopted 07/07/1976): “When a flag is in such a condition that it no longer is a fitting emblem for display, it should not be cast aside or used in any man- Members of Oxford Scout Troops 196 and 1495 pose before their leaders and members of ner that might be viewed the Anderson-Staple Post 112 inside the American Legion headquarters in Oxford. The as disrespectful; but young boys and girls were there on November 15 for a Flag Retirement Ceremony. should be destroyed in a in many places. I have tak- strong. My strength comes nies and I appreciate the dignified way, preferably en many forms and been from your willingness to tender care you give me. by burning or some other called many names. I was give help to those who I feel the love when you method in harmony with authorized by congress in are in need. You strive say your pledge. I notice the reverence and respect 1818 in the form you see for world peace yet stand that your hand covers your owed to the emblem rep- now and have remained ready to fight oppression. heart when I am on parade. resenting our country.” unchanged except to add a You send resources and How smartly you salute as With the help of the new star each July 4th af- offer technology to less I pass by and I ripple with Oxford Scouts a United ter a new state joined the fortunate countries so they pleasure when I see it. States flag was disas- union until I reached my may strive to become self“Now I am tired and sembled by first cutting it present number of 50. sufficient. You feed starv- it’s time for me to rest apart. The parts were then “I am more than just ing children. You offer a in the Sacred Flames of taken outside the Legion red, white and blue cloth home to anyone who will your campfire. My colors headquarters to a grill fire shaped into a design. I pledge allegiance to me. are faded and my cloth is where Legionnaires were am a silent sentinel of “Your sons gather be- tattered but my spirit rewaiting to place the parts freedom. People of every neath me to offer their mains unbroken. To set in the flames. A fire permit country in the world know lives on the battlefields, my spirit loose, first cut had been granted by the me on sight. Many coun- to preserve the Liberty I the blue field away from Oxford Fire Department. tries love me as you do. represent. That’s why I my stripes.” Legionnaire Joe Bernard Other countries look at love the American people. Mr. Bernard said, “Our expressed his gratitude me with contempt because That’s why I have flown so flag retirement ceremony and pride for the scouts, they don’t allow the free- proudly. was one of the best we’ve their leaders and families, dom of Democracy that I “Scouts and their fami- had in some time, with a then read the essay, “I Am represent -- but country lies are some of my fa- lot of support from parYour Flag,” a portion of looks on me with respect. vorite people. I listen to ents. I’m very proud to which is reprinted below: I am strong and the people your patriotic songs. I’m advance the core values of “I am your Flag. I appear of America have made me there at your flag ceremo- the scouting program.” n
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It’s holiday time and it’s a good time to splurge and go off your diet and feast on the forbidden goodies. Build a fire for chestnuts and tell the children the story of the first Christmas and the meaning of the gifts that were given back then. Tell them about the Three Kings called the Magi and the three gifts they brought from the East. Do you know their names or the gifts?
This summer we went to a birthday party and Nancy Leeman Rametta brought these new and interesting bon bons and then graciously shared the recipe with us. Try it – you can’t have just one. Oreo Bon Bons 1 18oz pkg. Oreo cookies 1 8oz cream cheese 1 lb white chocolate Crush the Oreos frosting and all in a food processor
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OHCHS WINTER SPORTS 09-10
Cross Country Skiing
12/19/09 01/02/10 01/09/10 01/13/10 01/16/10 01/23/10
Away Away Away Away Away Home
01/27/10 01/30/10 02/03/10 02/06/10 02/16/10 02/18/10 03/03/10
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12/23/09 01/06/10 01/08/10 01/13/10 01/18/10 01/22/10 01/23/10 01/26/10 01/27/10 01/29/10 02/03/10 02/06/10 02/10/10 02/12/10 02/16/10 02/17/10
Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Away
Race at Sugarloaf-FS Race at Leavitt-CL Race at Telstar-FS Race at Titcomb-CL Race at Maranacook-FS Oxford Hills Relays-FS Florenza Farm Race at Maranacook-CL Sassi Race Black mtn-CL KVAC at Blacl Mtn. -FS KVAC at Titcomb- CL States Away Black Mtn-FS States Away Black Mtn-CL Race at Leavitt
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Sunday River GS Titcomb Mtn SL Mt. Abram GS Titcomb Mtn SL Black Mtn GS Mt. Abram GS Camden Sno Bowl GS Sunday River GS Lost Valley SL TitcombMtn SL Black Mtn KVAC GS Titcomb Mtn KVAC SL Mt. Abram SL Mt. Abram GS Mt. Abram States GS Mt. Abram States SL
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10:00AM 3:30PM 10:00AM 2:00PM 9:00AM 3:00PM 9:00AM 3:30PM 12:00PM 4:00PM 5:00PM 4:00PM 9:30AM 5:00PM 9:30AM 12:00PM 5:00PM 4:00PM 9:30AM 9:00AM 5:00PM 5:00PM 9:00AM 9:00AM
12/12/09 12/23/09 01/08/10 01/09/10 01/20/10 01/22/10 01/27/10 01/30/10 02/05/10 02/06/10
Ice Hockey
Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Home Home
Winslow High School Westbrook High School -USM Westbrook High School - BIA Poland -Hebron Ice Arena Lewiston - Colisee Waterville High School -BIA Poland - BIA Gardiner Gorham - BIA Winslow High School - BIA
1:00PM 1:30PM 5:00PM 8:00PM 4:50PM 5:00PM 6:10PM 4:30PM 5:00PM 5:00PM
Varsity Cheerleading
01/08/10 Shrine Fund Raiser @ Lewiston 7:00PM 01/18/10 KVAC @ ACC Augusta Civic Center 10:00AM 01/23/10 Regionals @ ACC Augusta Civic Center TBA 02/06/10 States @ ACC Augusta Civic Center TBA
Home of the Vikings 12/12/09 12/16/09 12/19/09 12/22/09 12/28/09 12/29/09 01/02/10 01/06/10 01/09/10 01/13/10 01/16/10 01/20/10 01/23/10 01/30/10 02/06/10 02/13/10
Wrestling
Away MCDonald's Tourney 8:00AM Away Meet Away Mt. Ararat w/Nokomis 6:00PM Home w/ Brewer, Windham, Portland, Cheverus 9:00AM Away Cony 6:00PM Away Noble Tourney 10:00AM Away Noble Tourney 9:30AM Away Gardiner w/MCI, Windham, Portland,Cheverus 9:00AM Away Fryeburg w/ Westbrook 5:00PM Away Nokomis w. Mt. Blue, Oak Hill, Foxcroft, Monmouth 10:00AM Away Oak Hill w/ Medomak 6:00PM Away Skowhegan w/ Camden, Madison 10:00AM Away Erskine w/ Lincoln Academy 6:00PM Home w/ Winslow, Fryeburg, Hermon 10:00AM Away KVAC's Away Cony 9:00AM Away Regionals Away Westbrook 9:00AM Away States Away Noble 9:00AM
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12/11/09 Away 12/15/09 Home 12/17/09 Away 12/19/09 Away 12/22/09 Away 12/29/09 Home 01/02/10 Home 01/05/10 Away 01/07/10 Away 01/09/10 Home 01/15/10 Home 01/22/10 Home 01/26/10 Home 01/28/10 Away 02/02/10 Home 02/04/10 Away
Erskine Mt. Ararat EL Mt. Blue Brewer High School Lawrence High Schoo Cony Lewiston Brunswick Morse Mt. Blue Brewer High School EL Cony Lewiston Mt. Ararat
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12/11/09 12/15/09 12/17/09 12/19/09 12/22/09 12/29/09 01/02/10 01/05/10 01/07/10 01/09/10 01/15/10 01/22/10 01/26/10 01/29/10 02/02/10 02/04/10
Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home
Erskine Mt. Ararat EL Mt. Blue Brewer High School Lawrence High School Cony Lewiston Brunswick Morse Mt. Blue Brewer High School EL Cony Lewiston Mt. Ararat
7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 2:00PM 7:00PM 5:30PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM 7:00PM
12/11/09 Away 12/15/09 Home 12/17/09 Away 12/19/09 Away 12/29/09 Home 01/02/10 Home 01/05/10 Away 01/07/10 Away 01/09/10 Morse 01/15/10 Home 01/26/10 Home 01/28/10 Away 02/02/10 Home 02/04/10 Away
Erskine Mt. Ararat EL Mt. Blue Lawrence High School Cony Lewiston Brunswick 12:30PM Mt. Blue EL Cony Lewiston Mt. Ararat
5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM
12/11/09 12/15/09 12/17/09 12/19/09 12/29/09 01/02/10 01/05/10 01/07/10 01/07/10 01/09/10 01/15/10 01/26/10 01/29/10 02/02/10 02/04/10
Home Away Home Home Away Away Home Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home
Erskine Mt. Ararat EL Mt. Blue Lawrence High School Cony Lewiston Brunswick Brunswick Morse Mt. Blue EL Cony Lewiston Mt. Ararat
5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 12:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 5:30PM
12/11/09 12/15/09 12/17/09 12/19/09 12/29/09 01/02/10 01/05/10 01/07/10 01/09/10 01/15/10 01/26/10 01/28/10 02/02/10 02/04/10
Erskine Mt. Ararat EL Mt. Blue Lawrence High School Cony Lewiston Brunswick Morse Mt. Blue EL Cony Lewiston Mt. Ararat
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Boys JV Basketball
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Girls JV Basketball
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12/11/09 12/15/09 12/17/09 12/19/09 12/29/09 01/02/10 01/05/10 01/07/10 01/09/10 01/15/10 01/26/10 01/29/10 02/02/10 02/04/10
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Happy Holidays Delivering wishes merry and bright to all our friends and neighbors. As the new year approaches, we’d like to thank the folks who have helped make this past year a vintage one for us. We wish you and yours much health, happiness and good fortune in 2010 and beyond.
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December 2009 A gymnasium full of enthusiastic individuals took part in a Zumba class instructed by Dinah Aldrich at the Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton on Saturday, November 7th to benefit Connected Touch Inc. of Casco. In the lobby there were approximately 50 gift items that local businesses very generously donated as Chinese Auction items and door prizes. Inside the gym, there was an uplifting Latin beat that led men and women, of all ages and sizes, to an aerobic workout with moves derived from Salsa, Merengue, and ChaCha. The Zumba class was led by Dinah Aldrich, who teaches locally at
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Connected Touch Fund Raiser
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sons who have been diagnosed with cancer, at no fee to them. Services are administered in the environment of choice: home, hospital, or hospice. Connected Touch works with Health Care Providers to ensure the most appropriate health care plan for people who have been
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Oxford Mill End Store Opens at New Location!
Look for the Oxford Mill End’s new sign out front. They are just north of the New Balance store and diagonally across the street from the Undercover Flea Market.
The move to 971 Main St. in Oxford was the first move the store has made in its 50 year existence and the larger space is exciting for Cathy, Coleen, and new and old customers.
Owner of the Oxford Mill End Store, Kathy Corbett (right), and employee Coleen Toothaker, show off one of their amazing handmade quilts at their new store location right on Route 26 in Oxford.
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