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Funny Things Kids Say........... 2 Calendar.............................. 3 Classifieds........................... 4 John McDonald.................... 5 Movie Review..................... 10 Visit Rangeley............. 12 & 13 Crossword/Sudoku.............. 16 V. Paul Reynolds.................. 19

FEATURE ARTICLES 5 smart ways to spend your tax return............................ 9 Unexpected circumstances.... 10 Your 401(K).......................... 11 Don’t ignore fainting symptoms............... 15 Reporting on the meaning of H.O.P.E............................. 18 National Nutrition Month...... 18 Host a sports viewing party to remember.............. 22 Alabamas gulf coast............. 23

Main Street Skowhegan, L/A Arts receive grant from Maine Arts Commission SKOWHEGAN — The Maine Arts Commission recently awarded Main Street Skowhegan a Creative Communities = Economic Development Implementation grant. Main Street will receive $75,000 over three years to implement Kennebec on Fire in collaboration with the Wesserunsett Arts Council. Similar to WaterFire in Providence, R.I., Kennebec on Fire will place sculptures with fire braziers in the Kennebec River, starting with an array of three to five sculptures in the Big Eddy in Skowhegan. Sculptures will be lit during festivals and events. The majority of grant funding will be used for artist commissions, with preference given to local artists. “This grant is so exciting for our region because several years of work by

many dedicated people went into drafting a cultural plan for Somerset County, and Kennebec on Fire is a direct result of that planning effort,” said Kristina Cannon, executive director of Main Street Skowhegan. “We are extremely excited to draw attention to our river, which has been the lifeblood of the community for so long, while at the same time further promoting Skowhegan and the region as a destination for cultural experiences, including outdoor recreation, local food, and of course the arts.” By combining the arts with one of Somerset County’s greatest assets — the Kennebec River — and the allure of river lighting festivals, Main Street and WesArts plan to build a successful and sustainable business model that will bolster tourism, gen-

erate prosperity, create a sense of place, and draw interest among neighboring communities along the Kennebec. In addition to Skowhegan, the Lewiston Au-

burn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce also received a CCED grant. The chamber — serving as the lead organization in partnership with L/A Arts, with support from Arts and Culture LA and

the cities of Lewiston and Auburn — will use their funding to develop public art programs and policies. “ We a r e e s p e c i a l ly

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus.org or 207-795-4010. March 22, 23 — Light of the World Theater Project presents "The Pilgrim's Progress," Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth; tickets by donation at the door. March 23 — Art Yoga for Kids, part of Youth Art Month, 10-11 a.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www. commonstreetarts.org. March 23 — United Methodist Church bean supper, 5 p.m., 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-7823972. March 23 — Shepherd's pie supper and open mic night, 5 to 8 p.m., free, donations accepted, Fairfield United Methodist Church, 37 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, 207-4537505. March 24 — Kennebec Land Trust free guided excursion, Mount Pisgah, Wayne and Winthrop, 1 p.m., meet at the Mount Pisgah Community Conservation Area parking lot, Mount Pisgah Road, Winthrop, 207-377-2848. March 24, 25 — Auditionsfor CLT production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207783-0958. March 25 — "Un Jour, Une Histoire: Simone Veil, l'instict de vie," Gendron Franco Center French Film series, 6:30 p.m., free and oepn to public, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, FrancoCenter. org, 207-783-1585. March 25-27 — MSAD 52 pre-k, kindergarten informational meetings, all 6 p.m.: Turner Primary School, March 25, 207225-1030; Greene Central School, March 26, 207946-5681; Leeds Central School, March 27, 207-5245151. Parents in any of the three towns can attend any

of the meetings. March 26 — Lakes Region Forum talk by Michael Miclon, about 'Vaudeville in Maine,' 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., King Event Room, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673. March 26 — Retired game warden Randall Probert will speak to the Hebron Historical Society on "Maine Tales and More," 7 p.m., Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, 207-966-2023. March 26 — Androscoggin Historical Society program on Poland Spring Resort, 7 p.m., Davis-Wagg Museum, third floor, County Building at Court and Turner streets, Auburn, 207-784-0586. March 26 — ArtsFarmington Youth Concert, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall, UMF, admission by donation, 207-778-9437. March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207-485-7100 or 207-622-3469. March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison. bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop. com. March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library. March 30 — Brownfield Lions Club dance, 8 p.m.midnight, over 21, music by Country Crossroads, 50/50, bottle raffle, Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, $15 a person, BYOB, benefits Brownfield Lions Community Projects Fund, Richard at 207-256-4264 or Dee at 207-935-2681. Reservations require nonrefundable deposit.

March 31 — Program about 1794 Vaughan homestead, 4 p.m., Cary Library's Williams House, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, 207-685-3612.

APRIL April 3 — Canton Historical Society program on wild foods, 6:30 p.m., 25 Turner St., Canton, cantonmehistorical@ gmail.com. April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www. norway.lib.me.us. April 5 — Concerts for a Cause presents DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, handicapped accessible, 207-783-0461. April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311. April 6 — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, 8 to 10 a.m., Lisbon United Methodist Church, 14 School St., Lisbon Falls, 207-353-4982. April 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207-341-1356. BigPineGunClub.org. April 7 — Literacy Volunteers of Augusta 12th annual Team Scrabble Tournament, competivie and social divisiions, 1-4 p.m., Bangor Savings Bank, 5 Senator Way, April 2 registration deadline, fee depending on age of players, size of the team., poceeds benefit Literacy Volunteers of Augusta www.lva-augusta.org, email info@lva-augusta. org.

April 9 — Uiversity of Maine Cooperative Extension workshop on hayfield and pasture heath, 2-5 p.m., 9 Olson Road, South Paris. Register at maine.edu/register/ product/got-hayfields-andpastures-2019. FMI, call 207342-5971 or email richard. kersbergen@maine.edu. April 13 — Author T. Blen Parker will discuss his historical novels revolving around Swan Island, 10 a.m., Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, 207-737-8810. April 13 — Public invited to attend monthly meeting of Maine Chapter of Freedom From Religion Foundation, 10 a.m. to noon, Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-613-7080. April 13 — Inside yard sale with refreshment counter, 9 to 2 p.m., VFW Auxiliary 9787, 58 E. Main St, South Paris, 207-7435723. April 15 — Babysitter’s training course, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St., Bridgton, register by April 8, 207-647-3116. April 16 — “What Matters Most,” first of two health care decisionmaking workshops, free, limisted seating, 1-4 p.m., SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 22 — Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup, 1-3 p.m., meeting at Pierce House, 204 Main S., Farmington, 207-778-2200. April 23 — “Next Steps: Making Your Wishes Known,” second of two health care decisionmaking workshops, free, limited seating, 2-4 p.m. SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, 207-795-4010. April 25 — "The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating,” by Elisabeth Tova Bailey book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www. norway.lib.me.us. April 26, 27 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick now

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taking registrations for Bowl for Kids' Sake, Yankee Lanes, Brunswick, 207-729-7736. April 28 — Autism Society of Maine Walk for Autism, Farmington, Fryeburg. Registration 11 a.m. Walk begins at noon. Register online at www. asmonline.org or call 800273-5200 for more info. April 28 — Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin Letters for Literacy Scrabble Fest, 12:30-4 p.m., Carriage House Plus, 1119 Lisbon St., two divisions, pro and social. Sign up as fourperson team or individual and be added to a team, refreshments, prizes. April 22 registration deadline. Players collect pledges to benefit adult literacy services in Androscoggin County, 207-753-6658, scrabble@ literacyvolunteersandro. org, www. literacyvolunteersandro.org.

MONTHLY MEETINGS LAKES REGION: Substance Abuse Coalition, second Thursday of the month, 4:30 tp 6 p.m., Bridgton Municipal Complex, Iredale Street, 207-8039987. AUGUSTA: Kennebec Beekeepers Association, 6:30-8:30 p.m., second Thursday of the month, Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. mainebeekeepers.org/ kennebec-beekeepers. Augusta Age Friendly Committee knitting group, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Buker Community Center, 26 Armory St. 207-6262350. BRIDGTON: Friends of the Bridgton Public Library, 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month, Bridgton Public Library, 1 Church St.

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Here’s the story: A life changer for Perly Leighton John McDonald

It was the dawn of a day that would change his life forever, but as the sun began coming over the stand of pine that lined his lower pasture, he was not yet aware of it. It would be the last time the sun was seen that day; soon the skies would cloud over, and it would begin to snow, then rain, then go back to snow, then change to freezing rain and back to snow. Perly Leighton awoke like always that March morning and began his dai-

ly ritual — put out the cat; put on the coffee; loaded up the parlor stove; fired up the Queen Atlantic in the kitchen; and read his thermometer by kitchen window, the barometer by the bathroom and the precipitation gauge on the deck, entering all their numbers in his wellworn journal. Perly had been keeping track of those numbers for over 40 years and still couldn’t think of one good reason for it. He knew from history that both Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin had kept such records throughout their lives and that was fine, but at this point in his life, Perly didn’t think that — for him — it was a good enough reason

any more. As the weather went from one form of precipitation to another, Perly looked out his kitchen window, across his barren field and knew he was in for one of those March days that push us Mainers right to the edge and almost over it — those days that make us think seriously of living somewhere farther south. After a breakfast of oatmeal and reheated beans, Perly made himself some tea and sat in the rocker by the kitchen stove to drink it and think of something useful he could be doing that day. He tried to put the present weather conditions out of his mind and thought instead about the garden he’d

been planning to put in this spring. Every year around this time he planned his garden. On this morning he hoped this would finally be the year that the garden he planned in February would, in some way, resemble the garden he planted come Memorial Day weekend. He knew he wanted his peas planted first, but he couldn’t decide if he should plant them early and take his chances with an early May frost or wait till the end of May like the peaplanting traditionalists. He’d always been among the Memorial Day weekend pea-planters in town and over the years had even been known to ridicule the early-birds of pea-planting

society down at the store. On this particular March morning, Perly was feeling more contrary than normal and felt like doing something completely different. Still, it wouldn’t be the timing of his pea-planting that he’d scratch that itch with. Around this time, out of the blue, Perly’s phone rang. The sudden sound of its sharp ring nearly gave him a coronary since Perly wasn’t used to getting calls at such an early hour. In fact, he wasn’t used to getting calls at any hour. His friends knew Perly preferred talking in person and only kept the phone around for emergencies. On the other end of the line was Wallace Watts,

who wanted to talk to Perly about town business. After almost an hour of cajoling, Wallace managed to convince Perly to do something that would — for good and ill — change his life forever. Perly had agreed to run for Second Selectman at the town meeting in March. John McDonald is a storyteller and the author of five regional bestsellers – including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar” and “The Maine Dictionary.” Contact him at 207240-8324 / maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo. com.

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BUSINESS PROFILE

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WAT E RV I L L E â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Linda Saulter has been a dental hygienist since 1985, and has seen a lot of changes in the dental world in the past 34 years. In 2008 her career took a turn for the better when she became the first independent licensed practicing dental hygienist after the state legislature passed the access to care bill allowing dental hygienists to practice dental hygiene without the supervision of a dentist. When her business started, she had the opportunity to join office space with her husband, Jay, who has had a thriving chiropractic practice at 81 Western Ave, since 1994. Jay, who grew up in Waterville, is one of four Saulter brothers are prac-

ticing chiropractors in the state of Maine. After graduating from the University of Maine with a bachelor of science degree Jay followed his two older brothers and went to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, completing his four year degree. The last 30 years heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been helping people with a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and sees patients ranging from the earliest childhood years to senior citizens. Even though Jay and Linda work in the same building, which they say is nice, they often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see each other until the end of the day. Many of their patients overlap so it really makes for a homey atmosphere. They also share an of-

fice in Madison. Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice there opened in 2010, two years after the Waterville branch. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open once a week, and she is looking for another dental hygienist to help grow that branch, which is in the center of town and was the original Old Otis Dairy Drive-In Treat. She said the change that allowed her to open her won business was â&#x20AC;&#x153;a huge learning curve.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looking back, there was no book on how to do this and it has certainly been an adventure, but now due to regular customers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a thriving business.â&#x20AC;? She has patients whose teeth sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been cleaning for 27 years, and a personal referral is the best compliment she can get. She

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pleased to announce these grants,â&#x20AC;? said Julie Richard, MAC executive director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both of these regions have worked so hard to get here. Their cultural plans are wonderful guides to move their work forward and we anticipate that the projects they have chosen to work on will provide excellent catalysts for economic success for their communities.â&#x20AC;? MAC provides CCED grants to support and stimulate initiatives in Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts and culture sector. The grant requires the success-

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ful completion of a cultural plan prior to applying for the funds. MAC also funds cultural planning for communities and regions as an impetus for this work. As a result, nine Maine communities to date have either completed

or are in the process of completing cultural plans. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arts and culture sector contributes $1.5 billion annually to Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy, representing 2.6 percent of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GDP.

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Skowhegan hoop scoop scoring highlights SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan boys and girls basketball season has come to a close. These are the final highlights for the 2018-2019 season:

The results in girls’ varsity action: • S kowhegan 22 - Winslow 14 — Sydney Ames scored eight; Annie Cooke added five; Alyssa Everett netted four.

• S kowhegan 70 - Messalonskee 45 — Jaycie Christopher scored 19 points; Annie Cooke added 24, and Alyssa

• S kowhegan 53 - Mes- • B angor 57 - Skowhegan

Everett 18.

• S kowhegan 61- Lawrence 33 — A n n ie Cooke scored 19 points; Jayc i e C h r i s t o p h e r scored 18; Alyssa Everett, eight; Sydney Ames and Sydney Reed each contributed six; Mariah Dunbar added four.

salonskee 37 (regional final) — Annie Cooke scored 18; Jaycie Christopher added 17; Sydney Ames chipped in eight; Alyssa Everett netted si x.

The results in girls JV action:

• Skowhegan 46 - Camden

•M e ssa lon ske e 4 8 -

Hills 30 (quarterfinal) — Jaycie Christopher scored 13; Alyssa Everett, 12; Annie Cooke, 11 (including the 1,000th point of her career); Sydney Reed added eight points.

Skowhegan 19 — Logan Wing scored seven, and Aja Rogers added four.

The results in boys’ varsity action:

32 — Marcus Christopher scored 11 points; Chase Ca rey added eight; Jimmy Reed contributed six.

• S kowhegan 54-Messalonskee 43 — Marcus Christopher scored 20 points; Carter Hunt, 12; Matush Prokop, eight, and Chase Carey, nine.

• S kowhegan 41 - Lawrence 37 — Marcus Christopher scored 12; Jimmy Reed added 10; and Tyler Elliott, six.

• S kowhegan 68 - Hamp-

den 63 — (North A quarterfinal) Marcus Christopher led the way with 28 points; Levi Obert and Carter Hunt combined for 15 points; Tyler Elliott added seven, and Chase Carey netted 6.

• S kowhegan 58 - Brewer 46 — (semi-final) Carter Hunt scored 17 points; Ma rcus Ch r istopher added 16; Chase Carey netted eight.

Prokop finished with nine.

The results in JV action: •M essalonskee 57- Skowhegan 49 — Levi Obert scored 20 points; Marcus Hampton chipped in nine, and Christian Weed added six.

The results in freshman action:

• L awrence 47 - Skow- • M e ss a lon ske e 53 hegan 40 — (final) Marcus Christopher scored 11 points; Chase Carey poured in 15, and Matush

Skowhegan 44 — Joey Godin led the way with 17; Dennis Neal, nine; Drake Belanger, 5.

’Drug Take Back Day’ scheduled to collect expired, unused, unwanted medications SKOWHEGAN — The public is asked to help prevent prescription drug misuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion and misuse. Rates of pre-

scription drug misuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these d r ugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from the home medicine cabi-

net. In addition, Americans are now advised that the old methods for disposing of unused medicines — f lushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash — both pose potential safety and health hazards.

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AUGUSTA – Doug, Carrie, Lucia and Evelyn LaCroix of Skowhegan visited the State House on Tuesday, February 19. During their visit, they met with their state senator, Brad Farrin (R-Somerset).

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UNITY — Carol J. Fowler of Unity passed away peacefully March 10 surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Skowhegan, the daughter of Richard Mathieu and Louvine (Nadeau) Mathieu. She graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield in 1955 and went on to have a career as a beautician that spanned nearly four decades. In 1959 she married Floyd Fowler of Thorndike. Carol was an award-winning artist and loved playing the guitar, singing and dancing. She is survived by five children; Lauri ThomasFowler of Broadlands, Vt. and her wife Linda, Sherri Lorette of Sharon, Vt., and her husband Kevin Blakeman, Heidi Hilton of Bingham and her husband Terry, Jodi Fowler of Kansas City, Mo., and Todd Fowler of Randolph, Vt.; one sister, Pauline Rogers of Winslow and one brother, Alan Mathieu of Fairfield; seven grandchildren, two great-

grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and a son, Matthew. A celebration of life service was held March 15 at United Methodist Church, 113 Dr. Mann Rd in Skowhegan. Friends wishing may make donations in her memory to the American Heart Association, Maine Affiliate, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074 Arrangements under the direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan.

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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Return!

Are you receiving a tax refund this year? If so, we have five ideas that can positively impact your financial future! Usually, people have good intentions, like saving it for a rainy day or paying down debt; however, many people spend it on things they’d like to have, or they simply leave it in their checking account and it slowly disappears on unnecessary items. This year, we encourage you to make your refund work for you! Here are five ideas that can help you get the most of your tax return: 1.Catch up on overdue bills: The very first thing to do is catch up on overdue bills! You will lessen the risk of further damaging your credit or facing a lien on your property for not

paying house taxes, water or sewer bills. Start by making a list of your overdue bills and tackle them one by one (Crossing them off a list feels good, too). Additionally, be sure to pay all insurance policies so they are current. You never know when you may need to rely on that protection! 2.Add to your emergency savings account: Many people rely on high-interest credit cards or loans if an emergency expense occurs. Depositing most, if not all, of your tax return to your emergency savings account will help the next time your car breaks down or another unexpected bill arises. It will give you peace of mind to have the cash on hand to pay for it. 3.Pay down high-interest debt: Do you have bal-

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MOVIE REVIEW

March 2019

‘Cold Pursuit’ fun if you have patience Lucas Allen (Summit Entertainment)

In the 10 years since “Taken,” Liam Neeson’s pedigree as this decade’s aging action star remains unmatched. Now he’s doing something different with his persona by starring in a black comedy with some killer action,

“Cold Pursuit.” Director Hans Peter Moland remakes his 2014 Norwegian film “In Order of Disappearance,” with Stellan Skarsgard and Americanizes every aspect of it. In the small town of Kehoe, Colorado, outside of Denver, Nels Coxman (Neeson), happily married to his wife, Grace (Laura Dern), is a well-known snow plow driver with great respect from the townsfolk. He finds out his son Kyle (Michael Richardson) died of a heroin overdose, though he doesn’t believe his son’s a junkie. As his wife grieves, he tries to find answers to his

son’s death with the help of his ex-criminal brother Ryan (Nicholas Holmes). He discovers that his son was mixed up in a group of drug traffickers led by the psychotic Viking (Tom Bateman). Nels then exacts his revenge by murdering the group’s henchmen one by one by his own means before dumping each of them in a gorge. Soon enough, his acts end up starting a turf war between Viking’s group and White Bull’s (Tom Jackson) gang from the Denver side. The small town cops (Emmy Rossum and John Doman) investigate what was going

on without realizing respectable Nels is involved. The best way to describe this movie is imagine a Quentin Tarantino film directed by Guy Ritchie. It’s a gangster drama with dark comedic moments, but not as quirky as “Fargo” nor as bleak as “The Hateful Eight.” Not to mention, it feels like too much of a slouch for its two-hour runtime. A good cut down to maybe an hourand-a-half runtime with a proper balance between genres would’ve helped matters. If you have the patience, you can still enjoy some of the action and comedy the

movie provides. It has a good mix of shocking violence and knee-slapping laughs that might surprise you. Some of it gets pretty absurd, especially in the very end when it gets a little too far-fetched. It becomes one of those movies where you’re not sure if it was worth watching or it’s a waste of time. Neeson easily carries the film as a simple man using only wit instead of skills to avenge his loved ones. Once again, his gruffness and great voice shine throughout the entire movie. Though she gives a good performance, Dern is only in the first

quarter of the film that can be disappointing for fans of the actress. Bateman’s performance is so silly and over the top, he looks like if Dave Franco was playing Michael Corleone. In the case of “Cold Pursuit,” Neeson fans will indulge while others will likely seek out a rental. Either way, it makes anybody curious to seek out the original version that might be worth a look. THE MOVIE’S RATNG: R (for strong violence, drug material, and some language including sexual references) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 2.75 Stars (Out of Four)

Unexpected circumstances can be opportunity Britny Belskis

Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.

Hey Friends, How do you ha nd le unexpected circumstances in your life? Do you freak out?

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is waiting to see if I need surgery. Here a re some ways that I’m dealing with this unexpected circumstance, which I hope may help you. For my own well-being, I want to make sure I’m healthy, which means I must make sure that I’m in the right state of mind to cope with this circumstance in a healthy way. Journaling what I’m feeling gets all of my fears on paper. For instance, I write down the root cause of what is going on, then the effects of the root and then write the solution. It’s like the inventory sheet that we

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process unexpected things in my life, I have a mentor who I met five years ago and talk to on a regular basis to help me be a healthier Britny. Looking at the positive pa r ts of u nexp e cte d circumstances can help you move forward in your life. If you’re anything like me, you get bogged down with what is going on and it is hard to see the positive in the moment. I try to look for the brighter side of the circumstance. For instance, as I’ve been going through this life change with this little health issue, I have decided to look

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Your 401(k): How Should You Be Invested?

The markets are volatile, interest rates are rising, both stocks and bonds were down in 2018, and an unprecedented 93% of asset classes experienced a loss. There was seemingly nowhere to turn to make a few bucks in 2018, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder that people want to be especially thoughtful about how they allocate money in 2019, specifically within their retirement accounts. The most important thing to remember when allocating money in a retirement plan is exactly that: itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a retirement plan, which means that the money is for later. Keeping this in mind, here are a few things to consider when allocating your funds.

Key Considerations Time Horizon: There are two primary timelines to consider. The first is how many years until you will begin using the money in your retirement account. The second timeline is the income period. How many years do you expect to draw on this account? Also, in what fashion will you draw on it, meaning will you take random disbursements, or will you take a set amount each month to supplement other forms of income such as Social Security and/ or pensions? The closer you are to retirement and the more you rely on these funds, typically the more conservative you should be when it comes to taking on

market risk. Investment Objective: Are you aiming for aggressive growth, slow and steady growth, an income portfolio, or will this be a legacy account designed for loved ones? Getting clear on the purpose of this account is important because it will dictate how the funds should be best invested. Risk Tolerance: Any allocation you select is accompanied by numerical measurements of risk, including beta and standard deviation. If you are unaware of these measurements, ask your plan advisor to explain how each relates to portfolio expectations. Once you know, ask yourself if such expectations align with

your needs and goals. Target Rate of Return: The allocation you choose will dictate the returns you receive, and it is these returns, along with your contribution rate (see below), that will determine the value of your account when you arrive at retirement age. This means the rate of return affects the number of dollars you will be able to withdraw each month for the rest of your life. Be sure to speak with your advisor to make sure every decision you make will help to keep you within this target. The longer the time period you have until retirement, the more likely you will be able to hit your goals with small tweaks to the plan.

Contribution Rate: I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say it enough. Too many people choose an arbitrary percentage or dollar amount when contributing to their retirement plan. It is important to remember that, one day, you will stop receiving paychecks but will still need money, which means the important question to ask is, How much money will I need? When you are deciding on an amount to invest from your paycheck each pay period, be sure to learn what the account value is estimated to be at the time you retire, based on that contribution rate. Do your best to ensure it is enough to truly meet your retirement income needs. There are many things to

consider when investing in a retirement account, but these points are a great way to start the conversation. If you ever have questions, please reach out to one of the pros at JMA or discuss with your plan advisor. See you all next month. J a c A r b o u r C FP ÂŽ, ChFCÂŽ Jac Arbour is the President of J.M. Arbour Wealth Management. He can be reached at 207-248-6767. Investment advisory services are offered through Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser.

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Waterville’s Fortier receives 2019 Scouting Citizen Award WINSLOW — Family, friends and scouting volunteers gathered at the Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars post on March 7 to pay tribute to John Fortier, who was awarded the Scouting Citizen Award for 2019 by the Kennebec Valley District, BSA. T h e S c o ut Cit i z e n Award is an annual presentation in the Waterville area to someone in the community who in their daily life exemplifies the high ideals of Scouting such as strong character and good citizenship. Kennebec Valley District serves Scouts in Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Franklin and Somerset Counties. “John Fortier is an outstanding individual,” said Kennebec Valley District Boy Scout Chair Bruce Rueger. “John is a graduate of UMaine Orono, past president of the Waterville Rotary Club, past director of the Waterville Salvation Army and past chairman of the board at Inland Hospital. He has lived in an around Waterville his entire life and has spent it helping other people at all times. I was delighted to help honor John Fortier.”

Approximately 60 people attended the gathering, including State Sen. Scott Cyrway, R-Benton; New Dimensions Federal Credit Union President Ryan Poulin; Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate owner Don Plourde; attorney Dan Bernier; Are You Ready to Party owner Tom Davis; and Kevin and Brian Bowman, of Bowman Construction. The award was presented to Fortier by Northern Lights Inland Hospital President and 2017 recipient of the Citizen Award John Dalton. T he event r a ise d $21,000 to support the outreach efforts of scouting in the Waterville areathe highest amount raised at such an event to date. “We’ll be able to help a lot of needy Scouts and make sure they get a great experience at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade,” Rueger said. During his acceptance speech, Fortier, who has been a State Farm Insurance agent since 1980, praised the work of scouting. “The Cub Scouts and Scouts hold a special place of trust when they take and develop young boys and now young girls

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Q. Do older people faint more than younger people? A. Yes. When you pass 70 years, you double the chances of fainting. And the odds triple after 80. Fainting is common. About one in three people faint at least once in a lifetime. Syncope is the medical word for fainting or a temporary — a few seconds — loss of consciousness. Fainting happens when your brain isn’t getting enough oxygen from your blood supply. Syncope is often fore-

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You stand up. There’s blood in the legs that has to be redistributed so there’s enough going to your brain. Your nervous system starts sending rapid signals to the heart and blood vessels to correct the imbalance. Older people’s bodies simply don’t respond as well as they used to; they tend to faint more often because of their reduced capacity. In another common syncope scenario, you feel faint after a meal because blood has poured into your digestive system. There are many causes for fainting. Some are benign; some aren’t. The causes include abnormalities of the blood, brain, arteries and veins, heart, medications and low blood pressure. Passing out can be the only

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make it difficult to serve that ideal, but the greatest service you can do for yourself and others is to bring the ideal back and serve it.” Sullivan learned about H.O.P.E. from his friend, Bob Gaudreau, who has belonged to a group in Portland for several years. It spoke to him. “I started going along because I was looking for some kind of peace, serenity or whatever. As I started to get better on medication, I continued going to the group because I like going,” Gaudreau said. “I like the people who attend and it’s a place for me to go. I think of it as a place of refuge. I know I can be safe, I can discuss anything that’s

going on with me and vice versa. There’s a lot of support.” For Gaudreau, belonging to H.O.P.E. led to an attitude shift about his own issues. “I find the group to be metaphysical. It answers three questions: Where did we come from? Who are we? Where are we going? And I came up with a fourth question. What are we going to do when we find the answers?” Gaudreau related. “H.O.P.E provided answers and helped heal my attitude. I have a mental health challenge called bipolar disorder, but I’m more than a disease — I’m a human being.” The H.O.P.E. group Sulli-

van and Gaudreau attend is led by Liz Holder, who has her own story to share. “I got sober in 1986. About three or four years later, I started seeking spirituality and discovered attitudinal healing in the form of “A Course in Miracles” by Jerry Jampolsky and Mar ian ne Williamson. That became my passion and I ran a few groups in New York and in Florida,” she said. “I moved to Maine about (nearly 13) years ago and started counseling at Serenity House. I knew I wanted to start a spirituality group, but I couldn’t call it a Course in Miracles. I needed a format.”

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March is ‘National Nutrition Month’ so let’s share a meal and eat less

Since March is National Nutrition month let’s look at ways that we can eat less. Here is a simple statement. If you eat less you will weigh less. Downsize even your healthy choices and your body will downsize, too. Here are some tips to help you focus on eating less.

Eating out 1. S hare a meal with a friend. Many restaurants serve one person enough food for two or maybe

three meals. Try asking for one meal and two plates. You will not only save money, you won’t feel obligated to overeat. The added bonus to this is that if it’s a date night, sharing can be intimate and you will leave the restaurant without being bloated and gassy. “Just saying.” 2. If you’re not into sharing, order just an appetizer and a side salad. Most apps are a meal in themselves and the salad will fill you up.

3. O rder from the kids menu or the senior section as it is typically a smaller portion. 4. I f you order a full meal box up half of it before you start eating to avoid the temptation to eat it all.

Shrink your portion while eating at home or work 1. U se a smaller plate or bowl at the dinner table. You may have grown up being told to “clean

your plate.” The problem is that dinner plates have gotten bigger. You don’t have to fill your plate to clean your plate. If that’s the case you’re probably overeating. Either downsize your plate or downsize the amount you load onto your plate. 2. Downsize the utensils. Eat with chop sticks instead of a tablespoon or big fork. It will make your food last longer and you won’t be shoveling large bites into your mouth.

3. L earn to eyeball appropriate portion sizes. A serving of meat should be no bigger than a deck of cards. That’s 3 oz. A serving of rice or cereal is the size of a small 60 watt light bulb. Baked potatoes should be no bigger than your computer mouse. A serving of vegetables is the size of a baseball. Follow these guidelines and you will automatically have proper portion control. 4. U se smaller single portion containers to store

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Holder prayed about it, and about 10 days later Hamilton showed up at Serenity House wanting to talk to someone about his H.O.P.E. groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Where have you been all my life?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Waiting.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And so, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it happened. It is my passion to do these groups and to help people. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen the miracles of HOPE helping people find themselves under all those layers of conditioning and fear. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to anyone.â&#x20AC;? Holder guides two groups

whose passion is casting a line over landlocked salmon across moving water, Grand Lake Stream is the next thing to paradise. Since 1875, the state fish hatchery on the stream has been part of the GLS scene, and the source of salmon that populate the stream and the adjoining West Grand Lake. Over the years, the GLS

hatchery has produced annually 80,000 catchable brook trout and landlocked salmon. In fact, according to Lisa Kane, a spokesman, for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, the GLS hatchery is the source of 75 percent of the landlocked salmon stocked statewide in Maine waters. In November, the state trap nets spawning

nuts, portion out 20 nuts in a baggy and take that to work or store in your car. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep the whole canister with you to eat mindlessly and challenge your portion control. Portion control is all about awareness of the amount of food you are eating. Be mindful and aware in the month of March and hope-

fully you will develop some lifelong healthy habits and gain friends with sharing a plate along the way.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both free-flowing in that they talk about anything and everything. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s careful, though, to keep the focus on attitudinal healing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Attitudinal healing is basically changing the way you think. By changing the way you think, you can change your entire life,â&#x20AC;? she noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is healing. I have lupus, and I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. My parents died in a car accident, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve suffered severe grief in my life. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change the past, but you can change the way you look at it and you can change what you do with it. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to let it define you.â&#x20AC;?

No one knows the difference a H.O.P.E. group can make in someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life better than Hamilton. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped guide more than 5,000 meetings â&#x20AC;&#x201D;at one time, he was doing eight a week. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s written three books: â&#x20AC;&#x153;SoulCircling: The Journey to the Who,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The H.O.P.E. Storyâ&#x20AC;? with Joyce Murphy, R.N., and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The H.O.P.E. Manual.â&#x20AC;? He wants to continue guiding groups and to train others to guide their own H.O.P.E. groups. Holder can also train anyone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I have learned over the last 47 years is to be shared unconditionally with anybody who can use it for

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wild salmon in the lake to take eggs that are then incubated and grown in the hatchery. In the past few years, a number of structural upgrades have been made at the hatchery. Suddenly, in the summer of 2016, disaster struck. With the surface temperature of the water on the lake hovering near 80 degrees, the hatchery lost 30,000 brook trout fingerlings. The salmon fared better, but some were lost due to the unsuitably warm water being taken from the lake by the hatchery intake pipe. The solution, if this crisis was to be avoided in the future, was to rebuild the intake pipe and extend it two miles into colder water at 52 feet. Four million dollars, from a variety of sources, was allocated for the pipe repair project. It was a major undertaking that involved moving fish to other locations. Addition-

ally, there were some unhappy anglers as the construction project muddied the stream and made fishing next to impossible. All is well that ends well, however. Kane writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Construction of the pipeline began this August and was essentially completed by the end of November. Final grading, seeding and landscaping at the lake shore where the pipe connects with the hatchery line will occur as soon as weather permits in spring 2019. New valves on the shoreline allow for water temperatures to be blended from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;shallowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;deepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as lake water is gravity fed to a new head box. Other improvements included the replacement of the antiquated UV water treatment system with the latest available modern UV equipment.â&#x20AC;? It is good to know, come

spring, Grand lake Stream will be back to normal. The hatchery will be humming along with colder, more reliable incubation water for our future game fish, and open day anglers will only have to worry about flow levels and a pool thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not taken. By the way, if you have a Maine Sportsmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license plate on your vehicle, take a bow. Your dollars for that plate helped underwrite the cost of the hatchery repair project. The author is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maine Outdoors,â&#x20AC;? heard Sundays at 7 p.m. on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.

the benefit of themselves or another human being,â&#x20AC;? Hamilton stressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So get in touch with me.â&#x20AC;? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find lots of information on the H.O.P.E. website, and here are details about the groups that Hamilton and Holder now lead: â&#x20AC;˘ First Congregational Church, Haskell House,

17 E Main St, South Paris, Mondays 4 to 6 p.m.; contact Ken Hamilton 207890-3673. â&#x20AC;˘M aine Medical Center, Dana Health Education Center, 22 Bramhall St., Room 1, Portland, Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727420-2964. â&#x20AC;˘P ortland Recovery Com-

munity Center, 468 Forest Ave., Portland, Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727420-2964. For many years, Diane Atwood was the health reporter on WCSH6. Now she is a blogger and podcaster at Catching Health with Diane Atwood, dianeatwood. com.

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Alabama’s gulf coast offers more than shores and beaches By Victor Block Travel Writer

My first thought was that I had taken a wrong turn. This couldn’t be Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. That’s known for long stretches of magnificent sand and unspoiled nature. I was passing glitzy high-rise condominium buildings and restaurants ranging from gourmet elegant to beach-dive casual. It wasn’t long, though, before I understood. I was in a something-foreveryone place. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach combine attractions available at many sun-andsand destinations with a number of enticing addons. Those who like to commune with Mother Nature have plenty of opportunities. Active types may choose from a long list of pursuits. Folks seeking learning experiences head for museums devoted to a diversity of topics. Granted, beach tourism is why many people visit Gulf Shores, a town of about 12,000 residents; Orange Beach, with about half that number, and the sun-drenched area surrounding them. Tan-seekers find a total of 32 miles of pristine white quartz sand lapped by the bluegreen waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have eight miles of beach. Gulf State Park encompasses two miles, and Fort Morgan fronts 14 miles of seashore. Pentagon-shaped Fort Morgan was completed in 1834 to strengthen the country’s coastal defense following the War of 1812.

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The site contains historic military buildings, artillery batteries and a museum with exhibits of weapons, photographs and letters written by soldiers who served there. A living history program interprets the military periods in the fort’s active life. To top it off, the setting overlooks a broad, snow-hued beach. While Gulf State Park is home to the shortest stretch of beach, other claims to fame account for its popularity. Nine ecosystems nestled in its 6,000-plus acres include pine forests, coastal hardwood swamps and freshwater marshes. Boggy streams and three springfed lakes are among the water features. A backcountr y trail complex stretches for 28 miles. Hikers may spot white-tailed deer, an alligator basking in the sun and even a bobcat looking for its dinner. Boating and fishing are available and, for those seeking modest accommodations, there are cabins, cottages and campsites. Visitors seeking a more extensive selection of activities also are in luck. Kayaking and paddle

Why waste time calling around when you could be spending that time doing something more enjoyable?

boarding attract people of all ages. Dinner, sunset and dolphin watching cruises appeal to those preferring to take to sea without any effort. Lake and ocean fishing tempt anglers. Some try their luck off a pier stretching 1,540 foot over the Gulf of Mexico’s water. Snorkelers and divers also find much to like. Artificial reefs provide experiences geared to everyone from children and beginners to advanced divers. Golfers may spend time on 14 courses either in the immediate area or within an hour’s drive. Two of them, Craft Farms and Kiva Dunes, have ranked high on Golf Digest “best courses” lists. People who prefer indoor pursuits also are in luck. Small museums provide insight into the region’s history and character. The Gulf Shores Museum is located in a pre-World War II beach house. A permanent exhibits tell the story of 19th century settlers and of hurricanes, including how they originate and how a community rebuilds

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f rom t hei r destruction. Rotating displays deal with a variety of other topics. In keeping with its name, the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum provides introductions to the area’s Native American and fishing heritages. The USS Alabama at Battleship Memorial Park, an hour drive away in Mobile, is home to the massive ship, which saw action for 37 months during World War II, a World War I submarine and a collection of historic air-

craft. An hour’s drive in the other direction leads to the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Fla. Despite its name, the collection of more than 250 aircraft represents every military branch. The complex also is home to the famous Blue Angels, the aerobatic team of Navy and Marine aviators who thrill onlookers with their literal flights of fancy. Battle ships and historic airplanes, golf and a Gulf-related museum

might seem to have little in common with an inviting beach destination, and that’s the point. Inclusion of the place on “Top 10” and “Most Beautiful” lists is based upon the magnif icent stretches of sand as well as the long list of other attractions that the Gulf Coast and Orange Beach offers those who go there. As one repeat visitor told me, “I came here the first time for the beaches. Now I return for everything else.”

Clark is Carrabec 2019 MPA winner Maureen

A NSON — Bra d ley Clark, the son of Dale and Julie Clark of Anson, a senior at Carrabec High School, has been selected to receive the 2019 Principal’s Award, according to Principal Timothy Richards. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s citizenship, leadership and academic achievement. According to Richards, Clark has proven himself to be a hard worker and a young man of character. He has a positive attitude, is down to earth and kind and humble, all of which will ensure his future success, Richards said. Academically, Clark has shown determination and a strong work ethic throughout his high school years. He is a behind-the-scenes quiet leader and a role model in the school. His dedication has led him to be honored by the MVC, on the soccer field, basketball court, and in the classroom. Clark was also named Carrabec’s February Student of the Month. St rong a nd focused, Clark has played an im-

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Bradley Clark, Carrabec High School’s 2019 MPA winner. portant role on Carrabec’s teams, the school’s news release said. That same enthusiasm and passion he applies in sports he puts forth outside school. He can be found carving logs for many, creating a viable business for himself. He

hopes to pursue this work after high school while also studying forestry. Clark and will attend an awards luncheon on April 6, where he will receive his award and be eligible to be selected for one of five scholarships.

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