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The Skowhegan American Legion players greet Braydon Bolduc at home plate after his three-run homer in the 4th inning against the Augusta Capitals. The July 18 game was back and forth with the Capitals winning 6-4. The Skowhegan Tax Pro team season was 9-7 after the loss with two games left. Bill Van Tassel photos.
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Funny Things Kids Say............... 2 Maine News Calendar ................3 Classifieds................................ 4 Movie Review........................... 9 Healthy Geezer ........................10 V. Paul Reynolds ......................15 John McDonald....................... 16
FEATURE ARTICLES Camping in Maine offers a variety of experiences .......................... 5 6 water tips for tone and balance ..................................6 Chiari malformations....................... 13 Valley Forge Historical National Park ..........................14 Rangeley, Oquossoc Region..... 20
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While out for a drive recently, our four-and-ahalf-year-old grandson had fallen asleep. We happened to drive by a friends house and stopped a few minutes. Our grandson woke up and said he was too sweaty to talk right now. After we left, he said “MeMe, its all your fault that I am really sweaty because you had to have such a long conversation and keep talking!” — Sandy Reynolds, Vassalboro. I was scolding my seven-year-old granddaughter; with her hand on hip, looking right me in the eye, she said, “But Gram, you always say nobody’s perfect.” Vivian Mancine, Auburn
On Father’s Day, our son, his fiancé, our 2 year-old grandson, Jaxson, and his 10 year-old sister, Alexis, came over. The kids gave my husband a large container of Tic Tacs. Jaxson came into the house and wanted to give PaPa his TicTacs. I told him, “PaPa doesn’t have his teeth in his mouth.” He looked at me and pointed to his own teeth and said “I have teeth.” I laughed so hard. A while later they were getting ready to leave, so they told Jaxson to say Happy Father’s Day to PaPa. He yells as he’s leaving, “Happy Father’s Day Grammy!” We all laughed at that. – Grammy Lapointe, Auburn
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JULY July 19 — Recpetion for Maine artists exhibiting at Carrabasset Valley Public Library, 4:30-6 p.m., free, open to public, Carrabassett Valley, 207-237-3535. July 19 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of cupcake decorating and sundae social Karaoke and games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway,207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 20 — Double feature "Curious George," 10 a.m.; "Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George's Creators," noon; 1:30 p.m. discussion by David Greenham, associate director of The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Maine State Museum, 230 State St., Augusta, free, open to public, limited to 100 people. July 20 — Friends of the Belgrade Public Library 10th annual 5K road race; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot St., Belgrade. $20 on race day, $15 in advance; police officers run for free; summer camps welcome to enter the Summer Camp Challenge, register at RunReg.com, www. belgrade.lib.me.us, www. friendsofbelgradepubliclibrary.com, for information call race director John House, 207-465-3524. July 20 — “Kick Around the Clock for Cass” honoring the memory and life of Cassidy Charette, Thomas College, Waterville, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; rain date July 21. July 20 — Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 artists booths, music, food (rain date July 21), Shorey Park, Route 302, Bridgton,207- 452-2665. July 20 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Art in the Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 artists booths, music, food (rain date July 21), Shorey Park, Route 302, Bridgton,207- 452-2665.
July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 20 — Pie supper and dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Winthrop United Methodist Church, 58 Main St., Winthrop. July 20 — Lakeview Chamber Players chamber music concert, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main St. Rangeley, 207-864-5000. July 22 — Mad Science, “3,2,1, Blast Off!” begins at 6 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St., Auburn, 207-333-6640, ext. 3 July 22 — Annie Clark, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 23 — Northern Stars Planetarium, at Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, 2424 Main St., 10 a.m., t “Pictures in the Sky," preschool and kindergarten; 1 & 2 p.m. “Our Family in the Sky," kindergarten through second grade, 25 children max for each time slot, free, but registration required, 207-864-5529. July 23 — "The Acadia Files" author and teacher Katie Coppens will conduct fun science experiments with kids of all ages, 2 p.m.,Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way, Turner; for reservations/information 207-225-2030. July 23 — Maine author Jennifer Richard Jacobson, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., part of the Winthrop Lakes Region Community Read, 207-377-8673, www.baileylibrary.org. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored by Rangeley Friends of the Arts, rangeleyarts. org, 207-864-5000. July 24 — Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival performs “Healing Through
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Music,” 45-minute chamber music concert, 3:30 p.m., barn at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris, free for anyone impacted by cancer and caregivers, www. crcofwm.org. July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 24 — B.J. Jamieson, genealogy reference specialist with the Maine State Library discusses DNA, 6 p.m., Rangeley Public Librarly, 7 Lake St., 207-864-5529 or stop by the library at 7 Lake St. to let the library know you will attend the free program. July 24 — Community Cookout, 5:30 p.m., and outdoor games, 4:30 p.m. Burgers, dogs, beverages provided; bring side dish or dessert, Congregational Church of East Sumner 50 Main St., (Route 219), East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 24 — Summer Reflections on Recent Supreme Court Decisions, 6 p.m., Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, with Joe Reisert, Belgrade resident and associate professor of government at Colby College, 207495-3508. July 24 — James R. Nelon, author, “Pursuing A Dream: A Wandering Executive's Journeys into The Philippines,” 6 p.m. Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, 207-7251727, it topshamlibrary.org. July 24 — Poland Spring Preservation Socity, Sally Lobkowicz, director of Red Cloak Tours, host an evening of tales from beyond in the Maine State Building, Poland Spring Resort, doors open at 6 p.m. for tours and refreshments, program at 7 p.m., free, open to public, $5 suggested donation. https://polandspringps.org/. July 25 — Physical therapists Kaz Toita and Beth Damon discuss lymph-
edema, 4-5 p.m., Cancer Resource Center of Wester Maine, 199 Main St., Norway, www.crcofwm.org. July 25 — Free talk by Susan Beegel on the Blue Marlin caught by Hemingway and its Maine Taxidermist Fed C. N. Parke, 7 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum, L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207238-4250. July 26 — Tinsley Ellis, Cold Engines perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 26 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a night of free Bingo and other games; there will be prizes for the winners, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway, 207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 26 — “Farmington’s Got Talent,” 5:30 p.m., North Church, High Street, Farmington, categories range from age 4 to adult, constests should arrive by 5 p.m., register online susun@minikins.org or in person at Minikins retail store at 218 Broadway, or call 207-491-5533. July 26, 27 — Chesterville Grange yard and bake sale Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 664 Farmington Falls Road, Chesterville, (green house by Signworks), 207-7785845. July 26, 27 — Seagrass concert 7:30 p.m. Friday, North Church, High Street, Farmington, free, open to public; Broadway and Church streets closed Saturday, Summer Fest begins at 9 a.m., music, vendors, 11 a.m. children's parade; Spandits 5K and Kid’s 1-mile run 5:30, 6:15 p.m. July 27 — 5k, 10k Swan Island, Richmond, 7:30 a.m. ferry, registration required, 9 a.m. race, 100 runner max, $27 entry fee http:// www.running4free.com. July 27 — Traditional Arts on the Farm, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27,
Bridgton Historial Society, Narramissic, 46 Narramissic Road, off Ingalls Road in South Bridgton, bridgtonhistory.org. July 27 — Rumford Community Summer Music Fest, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Eagles Hall, tickets sold in advance at the Eagles and at Bartash Drug Store. July 27 — Tea With Mattie Wadsworth, participants will discuss Maddie's insect collection, have tea, make insect-related craft, 1 p.m. L.C. Bates Museum, https:// www.gwh.org/lcbates. July 27 — Serena Sanborn, dressed as Mattie Wadsworth, entomologist from Manchester, talking about collections from the late 18th, early 19th century; tour and insect walk, craft-making, tea party, 1 p.m., L.C.Bates Museum 14 Easler Road, Hinckley, 207238-4250. July 27 – The Autumn Addicts perform at Music in the Park series, Jay, 6 p.m. French Falls Park, 28 French Falls Lane. July 27 — Art Auction Fundraiser to benefit Naples Public Library, preview and silent auction bidding begins at 6 p.m.; live auction at 7 p.m., American Legion Hall Post 155, 26 Casco Road, Naples, admission, 207-693-6841. July 27, 28 — Minot Historical Society Civil War Encampment, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 493 Center Minot Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 29 — Married with Chitlins, Poland Spring Preservation Society Sunset Concerts at the Gazebo, 6:30 p.m., 640 Maine St., Poland, if it rains, in All Souls Chapel, free, open to public, donations welcome. July 31 — Canton Historical Society presentation of “The Halifax Explosion—largest non-nuclear, man-made explosion in history,” with guest speaker Sam Howes, 6:30 p.m., free, open to public, 25 Turner St., Canton, 207-500-9893. July 31 — Genealogy Research Part 1, with BJ
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Camping in Maine offers a variety of experiences By Chris Decker
Camping in Maine, it doesn’t get any better than this! Last month we discussed preparing for camping. This month, let’s talk about some of the experiences. If you live near Maine’s capital you, are within a day’s drive to utopia. To the west, you have the mountainous wilderness of northern New England complete with the White Mountains National Forest and the Green Mountains. Travel north and you have Katahdin Woods & Water and Baxter State Park. Go farther north, and you will be in the St. John Valley and its wonderfully friendly people and lush potato fields. Maybe you want the ocean experience. Travel east to Acadia National Park, southeast to Reid State Park or all the way south to enjoy the ever so popular coastal beaches of Ogunquit and Old Orchard Beach. Lets not forget the lakes region. All regions of Maine have campgrounds, but I warn you, they are popular. For four months, Maine has some of the best camping experiences available anywhere on the North American continent. One of our most treasured experiences happened up near Brownville Junction southwest of Millinocket. There is an interesting history of days gone by here. More than a hundred years ago, interior Maine was bustling with activity. Farming and logging were in their heyday, and the industrial textile in-
dustry was blossoming. Having a strong need for machinery, businesses like Katahdin Iron Works also flourished. The history of KIW is recorded in several books, and I highly recommend the read. Entering the North Maine Woods at KIW, we are greeted with a gate. After paying the fee for camping and hiking, we proceeded to a very secluded spot. These are boondocking sites with no amenities other than beauty, serenity and seclusion. The sites are a half-mile apart; site #5 was ours, and it was right on the Pleasant River. In order to set up camp, first I had to back up my 30-foot camper about 200 yards on a narrow, tree-lined drive. I consider myself a novice at towing, but somehow I managed to get this tin can parked on my first try! Once set up, unpacked, lawn chairs out and beverages poured, it was time to take in the beauty. The Pleasant River is a wide, shallow pristine river meandering out of the mountains near Gulf Hagas. It is clean, safe and swimmable. Fortunately, it was late summer and a slight breeze filtered through the air. Biting insects were at a minimum. The second day included a long hike. Four of us headed to the Gulf Hagas Rim Trail, just a short drive up the road. It is part of the famed AMC trail stretching from Georgia to Mt. Katahdin. This part of the trail is referred to as the “100 Mile Wilderness” and is very remote. Once we started
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Chris Decker looks over Gulf Hagas from the Rim Trail. hiking, we had to cross Pleasant River. Being careful, we forded the river as there was no footbridge. Some parts were quite swift and knee deep. Crossing in water that is barely 50 degrees, we didn’t want to fall in. Let’s just say not all of us were successful at staying dry. What an amazing area! The hike, about nine miles, took us through beautiful hardwoods, great softwoods, animal trails and a chasm often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Gulf Hagas is an amazing geological formation dating back to the last ice age. If you’re healthy, this is a must do hike. Please go prepared though. If you get into trouble, help is a long way off. The hike could have been disastrous for us, but we were lucky. Amongst other things, we didn’t bring flashlights with us. We should have. Under estimating how long it would take, the last part of the trail went through the
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The Decker family campsite on Pleasant River outside of Katahdin Iron Works. From left, Craig Dilman, wife Sherri Dilman, Deb Decker and husband Chris Decker. Hermitage (full, old growth pine forest) at dusk. We had just enough light to see the trail and escape back to our vehicle. Safely back at the campsite, it was time to relax in and around the Pleasant River. There is nothing like a refreshing swim after a hard day of hiking. Speaking of relaxing, when it is finally time to set-
tle in for the night, it sure is nice to have a heated camper and a comfortable bed. Yes, there are benefits when camping in an RV. Next month we will explore three more great boondocking spots in Maine. To quote Henry David Thoreau, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” Enjoy your
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6 Water tips for tone and balance Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
It’s finally that time of year when we can get into the pool or lake and work on our balance a nd cond it ioning while getting a little vitamin D from the sunlight. Water exercise is great for ever yone not on ly for strength conditioning and balance, but it is extremely beneficial for those with arthritis, joint pain, joint replacement, back issues, fibromyalgia and neurological issues. Keep in mind the following while exercising in the lake or pool • The water should be waist to chest high. • Wearing a pair of boat/ water shoes will help with traction and help prevent slipping.
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• Never push through pain while exercising. That is your body’s signal to stop. • Keep a noodle or floatation devise handy for balance and safety. • Always consult with your doctor if you have a special condition to see if water exercise is right for you. The following 6 Exercise are fun and easy to do: 1. Water walking and jogging: Take 10 steps forward and 10 steps backwards while pushing your arms and legs through the water. You can also just walk around the entire perimeter of the pool as a warm up. After your walk around just stand in place and start jogging, raising your knees as high as you can and continue for 5 minutes or as long as you can. This is a great warm up and healthy for your heart and lungs and overall cardio conditioning. 2. Water lunges: Take a big giant step forward with your right leg, return and repeat with your left leg. Do this 10 times on each side and then repeat for 3 more
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Pollis captures jiu jitsu title Norridgewock Troop 485 members hold Court of Honor
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Huard’s Martial Arts Student Skyelar Pollis, 17, of Madison captured the Girls Heavyweight title belt at the Black Fly Brazilian jiu jitsu Championship in Rangeley on Sunday, June 23.
Register for Oakland Alumni Association annual banquet WATERVILLE – The Oa k land Alu m n i Association, established in 1920 will hold its annual banquet Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Waterville Elks Lodge, 76 Industrial St. The cost is $25 per classmate an each guest. All who attended an Oakland or Belgrade school are welcome to attend. Activities start at 10:30 a.m.
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Boy Scout Troop 485 members who received new rank recognition and merit badges June 30 include, back row, Dylan Corson, Connor Files, Anthony Alberico, Dalton Curtis, Noah Wiswall; front row, Taylor Hayden, Jeremiah Wiswall, Michael Connolly and Travis Coombs. NORRIDGEWOCK —Boy Scout Troop 485 held its spring Court of Honor on June 30, and five members were conferred new rank recognition and eight members were awarded 25 merit badges. Connor Files received First Class rank honors and Travis Coombs, Taylor Hayden, Jeremiah Wiswall and Jacob Giasson received their Scout rank patches. Dylon Corson completed the Swim-
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Adam Folsom of Skowhegan receives Eagle Scout rank M A DISON — T he Madison Veterans of Foreign Wars hall was filled with laughter and ceremony as Adam Folsom of Scout Troop 403 received the Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony June 22. The medal was pinned to his chest by his mother,
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‘Men in Black: International’
Lucas Allen (Columbia Pictures/Amblin Entertainment) Before superheroes dominated the summer movie season, there was a time when aliens invaded theaters to the delight of audiences everywhere. One of them was the 1997 sci-fi action/comedy “Men in Black,” which offered a clever premise of a secret intergalactic police agency, while also utilizing then-
groundbreaking CGI and Academy Award-winning SFX makeup by Rick Baker. After two successful sequels in 2002 and 2012, “Men in Black: International” will have to make the series prove viable again in this season of sequels. The person handling this difficult task will be F. Gary Gray the director of “The Fate of the Furious,” who takes the place of series veteran Barry Sonnenfeld. Molly (Tessa Thompson) has been obsessed with the secret agency ever since she witnessed her parents being neuralyzed. When she does find the New York City headquarters, Agent O (Emma Thompson) believes that the young woman may be more valuable
as an agent. Now as Agent M, she goes to the London headquarters for a possible assignment. Upon meeting the High T (Liam Neeson), she partners up with Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) who’s becoming a reckless and undisciplined agent much to the annoyance of Agent C (Rafe Spall). Their first assignment together is to protect an alien ambassador from twin alien assassins (Laurent and Larry Bourgeois). But after it went poorly, the two agents soon realize there could be a mole within the MiB that could surely bring doom to the Earth. The two of them then team up with a small alien pawn (voice of Kumail Nanjiani) before looking for H’s ex-girlfriend Riza (Rebecca Ferguson) who could
hold the key to discovering the mole. Without the presence of Will Smith or Tommy Lee Jones, the series has very little reason to continue unless the filmmakers can find a way to bring something new to the table. Fortunately, they did try to add an element of a global-wide adventure making it feel something different than before. There’s still enough of what fans can recognize that still make the franchise what it is like the alien designs, the cool gadgets, and the action mixed with the comedy. Also, there’s some intense fight scenes that help add to the fun of the movie. Unfortunately, the script lacks the original’s uniqueness making this film just
Sophomore selected to attend Junior Olympics WINTHROP — Madelynne Perkins, 15, the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Perkins of Winthrop, was selected to attend the Junior Olympic games for field hockey held June 20-28 in Lancaster Pa. Madelynne, entering her sophomore year at Winthrop High School, and Hannah McKenney, a junior at Skowhegan High School, were the only field hockey players from Maine tapped to attend the games. The road began at the Regional Futures Championship games. From there Madelynne was selected to attend the National Futures Championship, where she was one of 128 athletes (for
U14 and U16 categories) in the country selected to attend the Junior Olympics. The National Futures Championship is made up of the best athletes in each region. One of the top field hockey players in the country, Madelynne has been playing since she was 8, starting with recreation field hockey through the Winthrop YMCA. She began playing club field hockey for the Maine Majestix at 12, has played for Winthrop Middle School, and was a starter for the state champion Winthrop High School team in 2018. She also broke the school record in 2018 for goals in a season — scor-
ing 27 goals to overtake the previous record of 25 held by Nikki Emery, a 2005 graduate of SHS. Madelynne is coached at Skowhegan High School by Jess Merrill; her club coach is Kelly Terwilliger. Madelynne is a threesport varsity athlete — adding basketball and softball to her repertoire. She also plays travel softball for the Maniacs. Her sister Katelynne — a 2019 graduate of Skowhegan High School — will be playing field hockey for Husson University as she enters her freshman year. Katelynne was the center midfielder for the state championship team.
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another sequel. The whole mystery subplot is very predictable that you’ll likely know what the outcome is once the movie begins. Most of the aliens are CGI, which is fine, but having no one like Baker doing the makeup effects completely takes away the charm of the other movies. Even though they were really trying to make a good movie, it’s clear that this series has lost its mojo and may not be able to recover from it. At least the cast seem to be having a blast being a part of this film. Hemsworth is basically playing secret agent Thor, but he has some hilarious moments that makes his perfor m a nc e wor t hwh i le. Thompson brings a more smart-aleck approach to
her performance, and her chemistry with Hemsworth from Thor: Ragnarök continues to be pretty impressive. Neeson is just playing a nothing boss character, but he still gives it his all especially in some scenes. “Men in Black: International” has that cool factor, but not enough to reach the standards the other films achieved. It’s a perfectly fine entry, but you might rather go back and watch the trilogy that remains as high-quality sci-fi comedies. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for sci-fi action, some language, and suggestive material) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3 Stars (Out of Four)
Why do teeth get cavities? Ever yone ha s hea rd the rule that we should be brushing our teeth twice a day and flossing. You would think that just following this golden rule for oral health would be enough to prevent you from getting cavities, but unfortunately that isn’t always the case. Teeth get cavities from acid breakdown. When our mouth goes into an acidic attack, the tooth structure gets broken down, and requires time for our mouth to go back to a basic pH to remineralize the tooth. For many people food
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Q. I retired and moved from northern Minnesota to Florida. I was wondering if there is any way someone in the Sunshine State can get hypothermia. A. Hypothermia occurs when your body doesn’t maintain a normal temperature, which is about 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. When your core temperature drops to 95 degrees, you are suffering from hypothermia, which can be lethal. Can your internal temperature drop to 95 or below in Florida? Yes. You can get hypothermia in an air-con-
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sets. This is a great exercise for lower body strength. 3. One leg balance: Bring one knee into your chest while suppor ting your
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ditioned environment. It can strike you if you are soaked in the rain on a cool, windy day, or if you fall into chilly water. Water colder than 70º F can begin to cause hypothermia quickly. People older than 65 years are especially vulnerable to hypothermia because they tend to suffer from illnesses or take medications that interfere with regulating body temperature. Also, older adults often produce less body heat because of a slower metabolism and less physical activity. Seniors make up about half of the annual fatalities from hypothermia in the United States. Low body temperature impairs the brain, so hypothermia is especially dangerous because its victims may not know they’re in trouble. Severe hypother-
mia eventually leads to cardiac and respiratory failure, then death. Hy p ot her m ia c omes on gradually. Shivering is a common and obvious sign. Shivering is a natural response that increases muscle cell activity and generates heat, but shivering alone does not mean you have hypothermia. Healthcare professionals recommend looking for “umbles,” too. These are stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and grumbles. Watch for these specific symptoms — confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech; shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; changes in behavior such as apathy; change in appearance such as pale skin; poor body control or slow reaction times. If you suspect someone has hypothermia, call for
emergency medical treatment. Here are some firstaid tips to follow until professional help arrives:
has stopped or appears dangerously low or shallow, begin cardiopulmo-
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body with your other leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat this on the other side and continue to do 3 sets. This is great for balance something we all need and should focus on as we age. 4. Straight leg hip flexor kicks. Hold onto the side
of the pool or if in the lake you may want to hold onto your noodle or dock edge. Kick your right leg straight out and up hip high and return. Repeat on the other side for 12 to 20 kicks. This is great for your lower back and abs. This also helps
strengthen the muscles supporting your hips. 5. The water is so great for conditioning your arms: simply move your arms back and forth while walking or standing still, make little circles in the water front and back. Basically
any motion you can under the water will help tone and condition the arms. 6. Flutter kicks: This is the most fun and the most basic. It’s a great cool down. Just hold onto your noodle in front of you floating on your belly and kick
• I n general, try to warm the victim. Replace wet clothing. Share your body heat.
• F irst warm the chest, neck, head, and groin with an electric blanket or warm compresses. Don’t use direct heat from a lamp or hot water.
•D on’t warm the limbs because you will drive cold blood to the heart, lungs and brain; this will lower the core body temperature. Use an electric blanket or warm compresses.
• I f the person’s breathing
nary resuscitation (CPR) immediately if you’re trained in that procedure.
• P rovide warm non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol lowers the body’s ability to retain heat. Forget that image of the St. Bernard with the brandy keg.
•D on’t rub the victim, especially an older person who may have thin skin.
•H andle people with hypothermia gently because they’re at risk of cardiac arrest. A typical scenario that can lead to hypothermia is being stranded in the snow while driving. The following are some valuable recommendations for surviving this type of ordeal:
car antenna so you can be seen.
•W rap your entire body, including your head, in extra clothing, blankets, or newspapers. Stay awake.
•R un the motor (and heater) for about 10 minutes per hour, opening one window slightly to let in air. Make sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe; this will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
•A s you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to improve your circulation and stay warmer.
•D o not eat unmelted snow because it will lower your body temperature.
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your feet as hard as you can until you get winded. Once winded slow it down and just coast. I hope these water tips for tone and balance will help you enjoy your summer in a safe and healthy way. Live Long, Live Well
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Kennebec Behavioral Health recognizes community partners at annual meeting
From left, Saré Coleman, Family Violence Project volunteer of the year; Heidi Hall, Family Violence Project; Pat McKenzie, KBH administrator for Outpatient and Substance Use Disorder Services; Beth Crowe, Family Violence Project; Pam Morin, executive director, Family Violence Project; and Carla Stockdale, KBH clinical director. AUGUSTA — Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) held its 59th annual meeting Thursday, June 13, at the Senator Inn. The event included recognitions of area community partners for exceptional community service and partnership. Matt Brown received the 2019 James R. Schmidt Award, presented annually to a person or organization best exemplifying the late Jim Schmidt’s efforts to improve quality of life for adults experiencing mental illness by providing them with social, educational and employment opportunities. Brown has been working in some capacity of law enforcement since
1989. For the past year, he has been the coordinator of informal support systems for law enforcement officers struggling with alcohol abuse, substance abuse and/ or mental health issues. He has been an integral part of connecting Clubhouses — affiliated with Clubhouse International, providing vocational rehabilitation services to people living with severe, persistent mental illness — to the broader community, including partnering Clubhouses with advisory board members, establishing employment opportunities, and promoting law enforcement relationships with the Clubhouses. The Outstanding Com-
munity Partnership Award was presented to Maine Health Access Foundation (MeH A F) for the organization’s enduring support in our shared efforts to increase access to evidence-based addiction care for Maine citizens living with opioid use disorder. Through their Expanding Addiction Care Initiative, MeHAF provided invaluable support for KBH outpatient services and Redington Fairview General Hospital’s primary care to take the first steps in increasing access to the critically needed service of medication assisted therapy. The Transformational Cli n ical Collaborat ion
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From left, Pat McKenzie, KBH administrator for Outpatient and Substance Use Disorder Services; Roy A. Hitchings, RACHE MeHAF board of trustees; and Carla Stockdale, KBH clinical director.
Award went to the Family Violence Project for its unique and innovative partnership to provide service for women surviving domestic violence. Since 2012, the project has mentored and collaborated with KBH to provide treatment meeting the unique strengths and needs of the women it serves. Through this partnership of domestic violence shelter services and mental health and/ or substance use disorder treatment services, Family Violence Project and KBH staff paved the way to a promising practice for women seeking safety, recovery and a new life. A highlight of the eve-
ning was Kennebec Behavioral Health’s keynote speaker Gordon Smith, director of Opioid Response for the office of Gov. Janet T. Mills. A Maine native, Smith has served as chairman of the Maine Health Data Organization and of the Advocacy Resource Center of the American Medical Association executive committee. He is also a former chairman of the board of Quality Counts — a regional quality improvement collaborative — and a former board member of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging. He is a current board member of the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership.
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‘Rural Open Studio Tour’ demystifies the Apply now for the 2019 any deer permit lottery making of art Aug 10-11 SKOW H E G A N — There’s much more than mosquitoes in Maine north of Route 2, in spite of what you may have heard. In the rolling hills and farmlands of Somerset County, there’s a unique opportunity to visit the home studios of 21 artists in 16 locations as part of the 10th annual Rural Open Studio Art Tour, hosted by Open Arts a committee of the Wesserunsett Arts Council. This free, self-guided tour will be open Aug 10-11. Visitors will be able to see original works in abstract, classical, mural, folk, metal, wood, pottery, sculpture, needlework, photography and even plumbing supplies. Combined with many spectacular summer gardens, it promises to be a day of art and beauty that highlights central Maine’s unique ar t community. Some artists are open on Saturday only. Many of these studios are in rural locations; please be aware your GPS directions might wrongly involve ATV trails. A tour map and participating artist details can be found at www. WesArts.org/open-studiotour/.
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Chiari malformation — ever heard of it before?
If you were to meet Heidi Fox — a 20-year-old college student from Maine — it would probably never occur to you that she was anything but well and healthy. That’s exactly how it was when she was 13 and in the eighth grade. Up until that point, everything seemed normal and then, her soccer coach suddenly stopped playing her in games. “I said I’m working really hard, why aren’t you letting me play? And he said, it looks like you’re in pain when you’re running. I didn’t feel like I was in pain, but I had a limp that got worse and worse really fast. And then, I did start noticing that I was walking weird, but there still wasn’t any pain for me.” (Heidi Fox) Her parents took her to the pediatrician and by then, she wasn’t able to stand on her toes. Again, no pain, she just couldn’t do it. “The pediatrician did some strength testing and said she’s got some weakness in her lower legs, so let’s try some physical therapy,” explained Heidi’s father Brain Fox. “The physical therapist worked with her for maybe 20 minutes the first day and he looked at us and said something is really not right here. He called her pediatrician and the next thing we knew, we were taking her for an MRI.” The MRI showed what appeared to be a cyst in Heidi’s spine. She was scheduled to have back
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spinal column was f luid filled with one spot that was more swollen. That was the reason the radiologist went beyond. We wrote a letter of thanks because he went way beyond where he was supposed to and we said thank God you took the initiative to do that. Had he not gone up and seen the Chiari then she would have had a back surgery she didn’t need.” Signs and symptoms of Chiari malformation Signs of Chiari may be present on a prenatal ultrasound, at birth, or as in Heidi’s case, may not show up until adolescence or early adulthood. Some people may never have any symptoms at all and may only discover they have Chiari when tests are done for other reasons. The symptoms that kept Heidi out of her soccer games came on quite suddenly. “Two weeks before we were visiting friends in North Carolina and they did this crazy little YouTube video,” said Lili. “She was running and there was absolutely nothing wrong. Within a two week period, it reached that point. It was crazy fast.” Here is a list of common Chiari signs and symptoms: ● Unsteady gait and problems with balance ● Poor hand coordination ● Neck pain ● Numbness and ting ling in the hands and
feet ● Dizziness ● Difficulty swallowing ● Blurred or double vision ● Hoarseness ● Severe headaches, especially with sudden sneezing, coughing or straining ● Tinnitus (ringing/ buzzing in the ears ● Weakness ● Slow heart rate ● Scoliosis (curvature of the spine) ● Sleep apnea Treatment The fact that Heidi had Chiari malformation and not a cyst meant instead of back surgery she needed brain surgery. Not to cure her condition because it isn’t curable, but to prevent things from getting any worse. The neurosurgeon removed a small section of bone in the back of her skull, which gave her brain more room and relieved the pressure from the build-up of spinal fluid. The procedure is called a posterior fossa decompression. He also cut open the covering of her brain (dura mater) and sewed in a patch to provide some additional room. In some cases, a small portion of the spinal column is also removed to allow more room and relieve pressure on the spinal cord. If there is a build-up of fluid in the brain, it may also be necessary to put in a tube called a shunt to drain the excess fluid.
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Heidi made it through her surgery fine. In fact, her main concern, said her dad, was that she might miss a favorite TV show that night. “As we pulled into the parking garage at Maine Med, Heidi says to us, how long is this surgery supposed to take? And I said, well, two to three hours. And she said, good, because I want to watch The Voice tonight. Fast forward through the surgery and through recovery. The first thing she said when she woke up, I think it was around 5:30, she asked what time it was. We told her and she said, good, wake me up, I want to watch The Voice.” About seven years have passed since Heidi’s diagnosis and surgery. She is now a medical biology student at the University of New England. About to enter her junior year and carrying a full course load. The surgery was a success, but she still deals with some troublesome after effects and related symptoms. She has nerve damage in her feet and it was also discovered that she had scoliosis — a double s-curve in her back.
One specialist told her she needed a rod in her back. Instead, she wore a brace. She was also told that she’d probably never walk normally again. But she and her physical therapist worked tirelessly together for more than four years and today, except for when she’s tired, she walks fine. The most debilitating Chiari symptoms she has to deal with are fatigue and headaches. They prevent her from doing the sports she used to love and sometimes, from doing anything at all. “I get headaches almost daily,” she said, “and when the pressure changes with the weather. What brings them on really bad and really fast is a jarring motion, anything that involves running and jumping. “They start in the back of the head and it’s like if you’re nailing something into a wall. Usually, it spreads and sometimes it’s in one whole half of my head or sometimes it’ll just stay in the back. “Some days I’ll wake
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Valley Forge Historical National Park Victor Block
During the fall of 1777, General George Washington’s army was reeling from the crushing defeat it suffered in Pennsylvania. British troops h a d ou t m a n e u ve r e d Washington and won the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown. The Continental A r my needed a haven at which it could get through the winter, and lick its wounds. The Pennsylvania Colony’s legislature ordered it to wait out the frigid season close enough to Philadelphia to keep an eye on the enemy and to be able to prevent a surprise attack in case it should come. Faced with this directive, General Washington led his ragtag troops to Valley Forge, an area of gently rolling meadows 18 miles from Philadelphia. As light snow fell on December 18, about 12,000 of the poorly fed, ill-equipped troops struggled to the place where they would spend the winter. Before the following spring, 2,000 of the soldiers had died,
but a legend of the War of Independence has been born. No battles were fought at Valley Forge. Not a single shot was fired at an enemy. Yet the 3,600-acre setting may be the best-known site associated with the Revolutionary War. The struggle for survival in the face of hunger, disease and the bitter winter cold dramatically conveys the courage and endurance that characterized the Colonials’ battle for freedom. Today, that story is depicted at Valley Forge National Historical Park in a variety of ways. Weapons, documents and other exhibits set the stage for visitors. A bus ride or self-guided drive through the setting provides a personal introduction to major sites and monuments. Reconstructed earthen embankments mark the lines of defense that General Washington established around the area. Reconstructed log huts serve as reminders of the very basic living quarters in which the soldiers sought refuge. The damp, overcrowded structures were hastily erected as shelters
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against the bitter winter and they failed to prevent waves of typhus, pneumonia and other diseases from ravaging the ranks. Clothing was inadequate, shoes were hard to come by and much-needed blankets were even more scarce. Copies of correspondence between the men who endured such hardship and their loved ones at home put a human face on the suffering. Most of the cannons at Valley Forge were massed in Artillery Park. There they were stored, repaired and kept ready for immediate dispatch in case of an attack by the British. The first ray of hope arrived in February 1778 in the person of Baron Friedrich von Steuben. He was a former member 14 North St. Waterville
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Bridging the gap between the two Maines V. Paul Reynolds Recently Maine’s new fish and wildlife commissioner, Judy Camuso, was a studio guest on Maine Calling, an interactive radio program on the National Public Radio station in Portland. She performed well as she outlined the goals and challenges of the department in the months ahead. The control of coyote populations in the North Woods by IF&W contractors, as well as recreational hunters, was a hot topic.
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up with a headache and I’ll know it’s going to be hard to even get through my classes. Other days I’ll wake up feeling fine and I’ll think I need to get a lot of work done. I don’t know how I’ll feel tomorrow, you know? I try to get my work done as far in advance as I can because I never know.” At the beginning of this story, I said if you were to see her today, it would probably never occur to you that Heidi was anything but well and healthy. Her mother explains why. “It’s because even when she’s not doing well, she often doesn’t let on. I know
There was a pronounced “urban bias” as some callers railed against coyotepopulation control as an institutionalized policy implemented by the department. Camuso, to her credit, kept her cool and explained the biological realities of deer vulnerability to coyotes in deer wintering areas. It appeared that the naysayers, who adamantly opposed coyote population management, really had no interest in the real world, that they would hold tight to their shibboleths, no matter where the facts led. Among their misguided convictions about coyotes: 1) You can’t control coyote populations. 2) Coyotes eat only mice. Neither of these are based in fact. Coyotes are
being controlled in Aroostook County, and in winter, studies show venison comprises more than 80 percent of a coyote’s diet. Camuso seemed to suggest the department’s coordinated and funded coyote reduction program would continue in the Nor th Woods. She was less committal when it got around to hunting coyotes with hounds in other parts of the state. Maine’s f irst female commissioner conceded to the host, Cindy Han, that all of this is a balancing act. That’s an understatement Clear to anyone paying close attention to this program is the fact that some of the citizens of southern Maine, at least the ones who call in to radio stations, are clinging to
trendy myths about wildlife that hardly reflect what goes on in the Big Woods, far from the boutiques in Freeport and the hustle bustle of Deering Avenue. During the Maine bear referendum, when there was much at stake, IF&W’s staff rose to the occasion and implemented an effective public outreach program that went a long way toward bridging the culture and information gap between rural and urban Maine. The same needs to be done when it comes to predation on deer by both coyotes and bears. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Annual Lifetime Outdoor Achievement Award, presented by the Maine Department of Inland Fish-
eries and Wildlife, honors individuals who are dedicated to the stewardship and wise use of our natural resources, and who have been or are active in Maine’s rich outdoor traditions. To be eligible, nominees must have hunted, trapped and fished in Maine for a combined total of 40 years. Ideal candidates would also be active in mentoring, teaching, or instructing outdoor activities. The winners will be honored at the annual Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine annual banquet in Augusta in September. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, address, phone number, photograph and a few paragraphs about the individual, his or her experience in the Maine out-
doors, and an explanation of why they are a deserving candidate. Nominations, due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, can be sent by email to Emily MacCabe at Emily.MacCabe@maine.gov or by mail to 284 State St, SHS 41, Augusta, ME 04333. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www. maine.gov/ifw/docs/LifetimeOutdoorAchievementAward19.pdf. V. Paul Reynolds is editor of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio program, “Maine Outdoors,” heard at 7 p.m. Sundays on The Voice of Maine News-Talk Network. He has authored three books; online purchase information is available at www.maineoutdoorpublications.net.
that she does not complain. When I say she’s my hero, she is my hero. I know how bad of a debilitating headache she can have or how horrible she’ll feel and she will very rarely say I feel bad.” But the fact that she’s not apt to complain and usually looks fine can mean that many people don’t have a clue what she might be up against. Her closest friends know and are very supportive, but others not so much. Sometimes, even when she tries to explain. “When I tell people what I have they have no idea what it is,” she said. “And it’s just hard when they don’t understand.” “T hat’s because she looks okay,” said Lili. “She
looks normal. You know, it’s really hard on her. She has headaches every day and people want her to go play and they want her to go out partying and she can’t, she can’t. She can make the choice — one day I’m going to dance with my friends or I’m going to run down that hill. And then she suffers from headaches but if you
look at her, you don’t see it.” Heidi decided that instead of staying silent about her Chiari she would become an advocate not only for herself but also for other people with rare, invisible diseases. She also decided to go into the medical field after college. “I want to be able to help people who are in situa-
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Tourists looking for moose, lobster and lighthouses John McDonald
According to the results of a comprehensive study conducted recently by the tourist industry (OK, it wasn’t that exhaustive; they just spoke to a few people at an information center parking lot.) most tourists come to Maine for three reasons — see a moose, eat a lobster and photograph a lighthouse, visit a lighthouse, eat a lobster and see a moose.
It may sound simple to the rest of us, but those seemingly common things are the three “legs” of the tourist industry’s “milking stool.” Get it? Milking stool; milking tourists? Sorry. Where was I? Oh, yes, tourists. Try removing any one of those legs and the entire tourist industry would most likely come crashing down around our ears.
Fortunately, for the time being, Maine has enough lighthouses to go around, and there’s no shortage of lobsters and moose. In fact, the number of moose in Maine has increased so rapidly over the years the state now lets people enter a lottery to win a chance to shoot one. Is that any way to treat one of the supports of the tourist industry? Considering all that moose have done for Maine, it doesn’t seem fair to shoot them, but the wildlife experts say the moose
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They’re using these activities as a thinly-veiled excuse to go into the Maine wilderness to look for moose. Why do these otherwise healthy, normal individuals use these pathetic excuses? Because they don’t want to come right out and say “The reason I burned over $200 in gas and tolls, and drove all the way from Secaucus, N.J., the reason I’m willing to endure your black flies, your hordes of hungry mosquitoes and your “se a sona l ly adjusted” prices is to see a live moose up close and try to get a picture of it to show my friends back home. That’s it. That’s the reason — to see a Maine moose and get a good picture to show the folks back home. It pretty easy to figure out why people like to eat tasty lobster and why they seek out scenic lighthouses but why moose? Why are people attracted to this odd, ungainly mammal? It’s been said that if a camel is a horse designed by a committee, a moose must have been designed by a committee doing some heavy drinking. That’s one explanation for why the moose is considered the strangest looking member of the deer family. The other members — white tails, elk, reindeer — all look pretty normal. So what happened to the moose? The moose looks so odd, so peculiar, that many people don’t even know it’s in the deer family. If they could talk, other deer wouldn’t want to talk about it. But being tough old Mainers, moose endure the jokes and jibes and never complain. Did
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KBH hands out college scholarships to future behavioral health specialists WA T E R V L L E — K e n n e b e c B e h av io r a l Health has announced its college scholarship recipients for the current year. Each student will receive a $1000 scholarship upon successful completion of their first semester at their chosen college or university. • Leah Allee, Cony High School – Augusta • Jenna Butler, Erskine Academy – South China • Emiley Wheeler, Gardiner Area High School – Gardiner • Brenna Saucier, Lawrence High School – Fairfield • Laura Ireland, Maranacook High School – Readfield
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Madison Elementary student wins Dear Future Me Video Contest SKOWHEGAN — Davin Pinkham, of Madison Elementary School, recently won the grand prize in the 2nd annual Dear Future Me Video Contest. Runners-up included Hailey Irvine, also of Madison Elementary School, and Lucia LaCroix, a homeschooled student from Skowhegan. The contest was part of a joint substance use prevention effort between Somerset Public Health in Skowhegan and Healthy SV in Pittsfield. Students were asked to create a short video to their future selves, talking about how they’re living their best life without drugs/alcohol and how the choices they’re making will ensure a successful future. The contest was open to students in Somerset County. Judges praised Pinkham for the creativity, originality, and humor of his video, in which he imagined two future selves—one who had used drugs and one who hadn’t.
Davin Pinkham, of Madison, was the grand prize winner in the 2019 Dear Future Me Video Contest “I really liked this video. He did a great Jekyll and Hyde,” said one judge. “Davin and Hailey were recognized in front of their entire school,” said Sean Landry, community health educator for Somerset
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Free Waterville Art in the Park sessions set through August WATERVILLE -- Common Street Arts at Art in the Park will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays alongside the Downtown Farmers’ Market at RiverWalk at Head of Falls. The public, of all ages, may participate in free crafting activities and cool off with the animal sprinklers. Programs will be cancelled upon inclement weather. The schedule is: July 18 – Popcorn Art
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S KOW H E G A N — Robert “Bob” Young, 92, of Skowhegan, passed away June 21s, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born to Gilbert Young and Beatrice Hiscock in Round Pond on April 30, 1927. Bob lost his father and a sister at a young age to tuberculosis and much of his childhood to circumstance. Seeking a better life, he left the family home in Anson far too young and was educated by the school of hard knocks. The life lessons were rough, but he learned well and gained the value of integrity, character and a strong work ethic. He joined the Navy and served in World War II, expanding his horizons at sea. From living on the streets of Portland as a kid to driving trucks, working the log drive, handsewing shoes, driving taxis, selling insurance, antiquing, and, as he is so well remembered by many, as the caretaker at Coburn Park -- to say he was a self-made man is an understatement. He was community-minded with involvement in the Sportsman Club, the Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows and the Skowhegan Lions Club. He ma r r ie d Glor ia Beane on Feb. 16, 1947, and her family became his, filling a void in his life. For 66 years they lived together in Skowhegan, raising a family and making a life. He was an outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, trapping and boating, spending much of his free time at camp on Lake Moxie. He was a woodsman, a boxer, an auctioneer and a pilot with an insatiable curiosity for the next challenge. From motorcycles to ponies, snowshoes to canoes
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Peter E. Trial 1931-2019
-- he had a zest for life that never left him. Always willing to lend a hand, he was a fine friend and great father. He is survived by his four daughters, Donna (Henry) Boynton, Susan Molley, Joy Mase (John Lewis) of Skowhegan and Jill (Darrell) Holt of Madison; grandchildren Kelly, Lorry and Chelsie Boynton, Chris and Nick Molley, Jacquie Mase, and Samantha and Chandra Holt; several great-grandchildren nieces, nephews; sisters-in-law Gloria Young and Dorothy Beane. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria, in 2013, and her parents, Donald and Marie Beane; two sons-in-law. Ron Mase and Joe Molley; two brothers, Raymond and Leon Young and sisters, Joy Young and Marion St. Peter. He was proud to call Jon Powers his friend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Somerset Humane Society, PO Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
MADISON — Peter E. Trial, 87, passed away June 29, 2019, at RedingtonFairview General Hospital in Skowhegan with his daughter, Ruth and great granddaughter, Mercedes Towle by his side. He was born Dec. 11, 1931 in Skowhegan, the son of Peter S. and Marie (Gagne) Trial. Peter was very loving. We don’t know how to put it into words, but our dad was loved, respected, and admired by so many family and friends Our mom and dad raised seven children in Madison most of their lives. They met when dad came home from his Navy service, and were happily married for 62 years until Mom left us in September 2018, when his heart was broken forever. Our mom, Shirley, was the love of his life. Dad served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Wright and the USS Tarawa, traveling the world, going from Hati, Cuba, Scotland, Swiss-canal, China Seas, South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Manila Bay, Korea, Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan, across the equator and Hawaii. He was very proud of his ser-
vice. Peter was a huge fan of the New England Patriots, Red Sox and car racing. Fly high with Mom, we all love you. He is survived by three sons, Peter A. Trial and wife Lou Ellen of Vassalboro, Mark Trial of Fairfield, Aaron Trial and wife Valerie of Smithfield; three daughters, Mary Trial Horton and husband Cliff of Madison, Ruth Trial Perkins and husband Chester of Skowhegan, Kristy Trial Cloutier of Washington state; grandchildren, Cory Trial and wife Tina, Brian Trial, Nicholas Trial, Jason Trial, Jessica Trial, Zack Trial
and wife Cayla, Emily Trial, John Cloutier, Ann-Marie Towle and husband Jeremy; great grandchildren, Mercedes Towle, Isaac Towle, Cory Trial, Bryan and Kelly Trial, Jeremiah Trial Ward, Jerika Trial. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley Quinn Trial; parents, Peter and Marie Trial; sister, Jeanette Cote; brother, Armand; daughter, Ann-Marie; grandson, Lance Perkins; daughterin-law, Kelly Trial. Special thank-you to Cedar Ridge Nursing Home for the amazing care they gave our dad, and to his nurse, Linda Ross, thank you! I n lieu of f lowers, f r iends wish i ng may make donations in Peter’s memory to the Somerset Humane Society, PO Box 453, Skowhegan, ME 04976 or Alzheimer’s Association Maine, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
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HAMMOND LUMBER MILLS TAKE FIRST IN SAFETY
The Northeast Lumber Manufacturers Association (NeLMA) announced in July that it has given Hammond Lumber Company four awards for outstanding safety performance during 2018 at Hammond’s sawmill and planer mill in Belgrade. The awards are given to mills operating in the New England states, plus New York and Pennsylvania. A Maine family-owned business founded in 1953, Hammond finished first in Division 2 for the combined operations of both mills. Divisions are de-
termined by the number of worker-hours logged during a calendar year. A Division 1 classification represents 1 to 25,000 hours, while Division 2 represents 25,000 to 50,000 hours. The Maine familyowned business also earned first place in Division 1 for planer-mill safety, first place in Division 2 for sawmill safety, and received a certificate for achieving an accidentfree year in both mills. Perhaps best known today as a building supplier operating 21 retail stores throughout Maine, Ham-
mond Lumber began in 1953 as a three-man sawmill, which is still housed at its original location in Belgrade. In its 65 plus years of continuous operation, the Hammond mill has seldom had a losttime accident and has won many safety awards. According to safety director Bruce Pelletier, there has not been a lost-time accident in the sawmill since 2004, nor in the planer mill since 2001. “Its amazing to work with dedicated people who put such an effort in each and every day to do their job to the very
best of their ability”, says Pelletier. A safety committee established in 1985 continues to meet once a month to identify and correct potential safety hazards on the job as well as discuss ideas for keeping everyone in the company safe during their offhours, too. The position of full-time safety director was created in 2005 and has been filled by Pelletier ever since. There are currently 12 people working in the sawmill, and 6 in the planer mill, representing over 200 years of experience at Hammond. Craig Dawes has worked for the company for 39 years and Cliff Elliott for 34. Richard Thyng, Alan Bickford, Travis Manley and Ron Albair have all been on the job more than 15 years. Chris Hinkel and Coyt Ingram 12 years, Frank Walker 11 years, and Bruce Albair with 10 years. Those with less than 10 years are Matt Dawes, Nate Hewitt, Miranda
Bickford, Thomas Fortin, Richard LaBrie, James Borelli, and Dan LaMarre. Travis’ father, Gerald, retired in 2019 after 39 years with the company. Miranda Bickford is Alan’s daughter and Matt Dawes is Craig Dawes’ son. Craig’s father, Ken, retired from Hammond in 2002 after 15 years with the company. In addition to its safety record, the Hammond sawmill has been recognized for its “whole log” approach to milling. Nothing from the log goes to waste. The bark becomes mulch, and both sawdust and shavings are used as bedding for farm animals. The ends of the boards are used for crafts, for kindling, and for fuel to run biomass generators. The “slab wood” pieces or “edgings” from the log are fed into a chipper, and the resulting chips are used to make paper. The core log may then be used for Maine Pine Log Homes, Hammond’s line of build-
ing packages, or it may be further milled into dimensional lumber. “It’s important to us not to waste anything,” says Donald Hammond. “There are only so many trees, so we don’t want to use more than we need to. Selective cutting is practiced on most of the lots from which the company buys logs, and many of these lots are now in their third cutting. The result is sustained yield from the same acreage. “In fact,” says Hammond, “even though the production volume of our mill has increased quite a bit over the years, the number of acres harvested has increased very little. You could say it’s as important to us to keep our resource safe as it is to keep our people safe. We depend on both.” Further information about Hammond Lumber Company is available toll free in Maine at 1-866-HAMMOND, or online at www.hammondlumber.com.
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Central Maine summer museum events will focus on women FA I R F I ELD — T he Central Kennebec Heritage Consul of Museums will offer summer programs, exhibits and activities focused on women of the past in our communities, including suffragettes. Museum exhibits and programs will feature stories of women who played important roles in central Maine towns and communities. Some of what is planned includes: To commemorate the
centennial of women’s suffrage, the Margaret Chase Smith Library, in Skowhegan, has organized a new exhibit for 2019, “Women Must Take Full Responsibility for Their Citizenship: Margaret and the 19th Amendment.” The display highlights Smith’s involvement in women’s groups and how she became the beneficiary of women gaining the right to vote in 1920 by going on to serve in Congress from
Somerset County students on UMaine dean’s list ORONO — Area students are among the 2,330 recognized for achieving dean’s list honors in the spring 2019 semester at the Univerity of Maine. Those who received dean’s list honors for spring 2019 completed 12 or more credit hours in the semester, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Anson: Sara Taylor; Cornville: Ryan Conway, Seth Pratt, Hunter Smith; Embden: Carroll Chapman; Fairfield: Paige Belanger, Katie Cobb, Paige Hanson, Sam King, Dakota Hutchins, Ciera Poulin, Sam Wilson, Abby Weigang; Madison: Peter Boardman, Evan Brewer, Cassidy Clement, Seth Dillon, Nate Dimock, Jacob Girgis, Jordan Hadley;
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