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High school girls’ basketball ‘Box Out Cancer’ event raises $1,300 By Mark Huard Guest Writer
INDEX Funny Things Kids Say........... 2 Movie Review..................... 9 Calendar.............................. 3 John McDonald.................... 22 Classifieds........................... 4 Victor Block......................... 14 V. Paul Reynolds.................. 19 Crossword/Sudoku.............. 16 Obituaries........................... 17
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FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School’s girls basketball teams held the second annual Box Out Cancer event Jan 29. The money raised at this event is donated to the Alfond Cancer Care Center. This starts off with the Lawrence girls Basketball Boosters group selling pink ribbons hung on the gym walls the night of the event. On the night of the game, the cheerleaders and players from both Lawrence and Mt. Blue are given pink “Box out Cancer” shirts to be worn during warm-ups. These shirts were donated by Hometown Veterinary Care. Additionally, the group sells 50/50 tickets, pink ribbons and T-shirts during the JV game and the start of the varsity game. This helps to raise more money for the cause. Participants said they are very excited to take part in an event that will help so
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Brooke Lambert, Keegan Alley and Savannah Weston lead the Lawrence girls basketball team onto the court for their Box-Out Cancer Fundraiser. many, noting it’s a way for the community to give back and
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help people out during a very trying time in their lives. The committee tries to think of ways to make this process fun. The Shopping Cart Frenzy is a fun-for-all game played at halftime of the varsity game. Fans can purchase a bag of 3 tennis balls for $5. These balls are numbered and the fans’ names is written on a chart next to their ball number. At
halftime, a volunteer teacher throws on a helmet and cruises around the gym as fans try to throw the tennis balls into the shopping cart. Number landing in the cart are awarded a locally-donated prize. This year Lawrence girls basketball raised $1,300 for the Alfond Care Center. A member of the center comes to the game and is presented with a check. Many people
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have been impacted by cancer and the havoc it creates in families. This event is meant to give our youth and their families hope. It creates a way to come together and fight this horrible disease.
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Funny things kids say!
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My grandson came over to visit. He asked if I had an iron. I asked him why he wanted to know. He replied, “Nana, I want to iron the wrinkles off your face
so you won’t look old!” – Old Nana in Livermore. My eight-year-old great granddaughter Cassie visited me from New York last summer. We were in a restaurant with her grandmother and Cassie was playing with her loose tooth. I told her to be careful because if the tooth fell out she would have to take it back to New York to put it under her pillow for the tooth fairy. She said, “Nana, there is no tooth fairy. My brother said it’s the parents.” I replied, “I still believe in the tooth fairy.” Her grandmother said, “I still believe in the tooth fairy, too.” Cassie looked at her grandmother and said, “Wow, she should have told you a long time ago.” – Donna Blodgett of Farmington.
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Mainers reminded to check eligibility for tax credit AUGUSTA — Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is urging all Mainers to determine whether they are eligible for the EarnedIncome Tax Credit (EITC), a state and federal program that boosts tax refunds for working-class Americans. The Maine Legislature recently passed a joint resolution declaring Jan. 25 as EITC Awareness Day.
“The EITC gives money back to hardworking, taxpaying, low-and middleincome Mainers,” said Sen. Vitelli. “Unfortunately not every Mainer who could qualify for the EITC claims it, which means thousands or Mainers are leaving money on the table. CA$H Maine’s volunteers are a vital part in helping more Maine families learn about
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the EITC.” In 2016, the Legislature amended Maine’s tax code to make the state credit refundable, meaning lowincome Mainers would see a guaranteed refund, even if their tax liability was already low or they do not owe any income tax. Vitelli has introduced LD 104 “An Act To Expand the
Earned Income Tax Credit in Maine” which would increase Maine’s EITC from five to 15 percent of the federal EITC amount, bringing Maine more in line with other states’ credit. The EITC is more important than ever as Maine’s rate of extreme child poverty has grown over recent years. According to CA$H
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR FEBRUARY Feb. 22, 23 — MCP Kids! perform "The Great American Talent Show," 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Cumston Hall, admission fee. Feb. 23 — Franklin County hand gun course, Sheriff Scott Nichols, pre-registration required, limited to 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wilton Fish & Game, U.S. Route 2, 207-778-3690, email Borthwick@myfairpoint.net. Feb. 23 — Make and Take Craft Day, 11 a.m., Treat Memorial Library, Livermore Falls, 207-8973631. Feb. 23 — Messalonskee Mastersingers, 7 p.m., Belgrade Community Center for All Seasons, Route 27, Belgrade Lakes, donations accepted. Feb. 23 — Monthly bean and casserole supper, with entertainment by the Park Avenue Pickers, Auburn United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-782-3972. Feb. 23 — Canton Historical Society Ancestors in the Attic and Pot Luck Dinner, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., society's building, 25 Turner St., free, open to public, cantonmehistorical@ gmail.com. Feb. 23 — “The Vagina Monologues” benefit fundraiser, 7 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207-783-0461. Feb. 23 — Brownfield Lions dance, 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113, Brownfield, 207-256-4364 or 207-
935-2681. Feb. 23, 24, — Monmouth Community Players kids show, "The Great American Talent Show," at Cumston Hall, monmouthcommunityplayers.org. Feb. 24 — John Spruill will present a Gospel service, featuring rousing gospel music selections by the choir and children’s choir, sung in the traditional style of the Black church, First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207783-0461. Feb. 24 — Complete, baked ham dinner from salad to dessert, 5 to 6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121). Feb. 26 — District Attorney Maeghan Maloney will discuss North Pond hermit, 6:30 p.m., Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673. Feb. 26 — Androscoggin Historical Society talk on local granges by Doug Hodgkin, 7 p.m., Androscoggin Historical Society’s Davis-Wagg Museum, third floor of the County Building at Court and Turner streets, Auburn, 207-784-0586. Feb. 28 — Silent and “soundie” 16mm films, 6:30 p.m., Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Snow date Thursday, March 7, visit www.lithgowlibrary.org. Feb. 28 — Cookbook discussion and taste testing, 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Snow date Thursday, March 7), Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Norway, 207-7435309 ext.1. Feb. 28 — Open house,
5 to 7 p.m., with program beginning at 5:30 p.m., for two new exhibits at the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Michael Klahr Center, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-6213530.
MARCH March 2 — Congregational Church of East Sumner community potluck to benefit Hartford Sumner Elementary School playground equipment fund, 5:30 p.m. 50 Main St. (Route 219), East Sumner 207-388-2667. March 2 — Used book sale, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Belgrade Central School gym (use back door), Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-6494238. March 3 — American Legion Post 135 public breakfast, 7:30 to 10 a.m., at the post building, 40 Island Road, Sabattus. March 7 — Norway Rec Dept & Norway Youth Baseball baseball, softball, T-ball signups, 4:30-6:30 p.m., town office, ages 4-14, baseball info 207-5835979; 207-743-6651. March 7, 8, 9 — "Something Wicked This Way Comes," presented by the Messalonskee Players, 7 p.m., Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Drive, Oakland, 207509-1433. March 8 — Empty Bowls fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., Messalonskee High School, 131 Messalonskee High Drive, Oakland, 207465-9135. March 9 — Baked bean
and casserole supper, 5-6 p.m. Minot United Methodist Church, Route 121 and Empire Road. March 9 — Author talk naturalist Bernd Heinrich, 1 p.m., Turner Public Library, 207-225-2030. March 9 — Diagnosing Disorders in Trees: An Introduction to Forest Pathology, 10:30 a.m., Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta,207-626-2415 or visit www.lithgowlibrary.org. March 9 — Audiobody performance, featuring the Tardy brothers, 2 and 6 p.m., Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St., Gardiner, 207582-7144. March 10 — Family contradance for all ages, muci by T’Acadie, 12:30 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn, 207-783-0461. March 10 — Pejepscot Genealogical Society meeting,, with guest speaker David Blethen, 2 p.m., in the Morrell meeting room at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St., Brunswick, 207-729-4098. March 12 — Blues Spectrum "docu-concert," with Scott Cleveland, 6 p.m., free, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, 207-626-2415. March 16 — The Skowhegan High School Class of 1963 will meet at Wentworth's Restaurant for breakfast, 9 a.m. All class members are welcome. For more information, call 207858-0946. March 20 — Kennebec Historical Society presents
"Our Point of View — Fourteen Years at a Maine Lighthouse," 6:30 p.m., free, open to the public, Maine State Library, 230 State St., Augusta, 207622-7718. 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.
ONGOING: Jan. 3-March 28 — Winter Senior Socials, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Undercroft of the Church of the Good Shepherd, free, open to public, activities for seniors, www.rangeleyhealthandwellness.com, 207-864-4397, ext. 4. Jan. 24-March 13 — Shiretown Bookers' winter exhibition, "Another Op'nin', Another Show," Shiretown Bookers Hall, Mantor Library, 116 South St., Farmgiton, free and open to the public. shiretownbookers.org. Feb. 6-April 30 — New Portland Public Library exhibition "Black & White & Read All Over," 899 River Road, 1-3 p.m. Sunday,Thursday; 9 a.m.noon, Tuesday, Saturday; 4-6 p.m. Wednesday; 207-628-2361, lolly66@ tds.net. Feb. 28 through March 22 — Two photography exhibits, "40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World" and "Witness to War: The Children of Syria," Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Michael Klahr Center, 46 Uni-
versity Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3530. March 16-19, 21-24, 29-31 — Gaslight Theater production "A Rollicking Evening of One-Acts," Hallowell City Hall Auditorium, Hallowell. April 5-14 — Community Little Theater presents "Avenue Q, Great Falls Performing Art Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. June 19-26 — Lisbon Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors, Lisbon Parks and Recreation Dept. bus trip to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, cost includes lodging, some meals, despoist required, www.lisbonme. org/parks-recreation, 207353-0646, 207-353-2289. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. Publish your event for $1 a word. Call 207-2252076 for prepayment options. Events for the Maine News Calendar should be received two weeks before the event in order to be considered for publication. Please refer to our deadline chart at this link for specific publication deadlines: http://www. centralmainetoday.com/ pdf/Deadlines.pdf/. Email your event information to mainenews@turnerpublishing.net and include: Date of event; name of event; time of event; venue location; town; contact phone number. Late submissions may not be published. Emailed events are processed faster.
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Aspirations scholarships available, funded by local donations SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, Somerset Economic Development Corporation, Franklin Savings Bank, the Margaret Chase Smith Library Center, and other community leaders and educators are committed to supporting early aspirations among area community youth to build a brighter future for us all. The goal is not to make more students continue their education beyond high school; it is to develop more students who want to continue their education beyond high school. The Somerset Future of Maine Scholarship is meant too inform and inspire early aspirations and
to help empower the youth of rural Maine to build a brighter future for themselves and for their communities. In partnership with the nonprofit Maine College Circle and its Future of Maine Initiative, these organizations provide educational and inspirational workshops to area students in grades three through six. They award $100 Somerset Future of Maine Scholarships to recognize the aspirations and effort of these young students, who are also recognized at a community ceremony each year. Since 2012, 278 College Aspirations scholarships have been awarded to students at the Margaret Chase
Smith School, Bloomfield Elementary, Canaan Elementa r y, Mill Strea m School, and Skowhegan Area Middle School. To support the aspirations and effort of more students in the years ahead, and to have all scholarships funded locally, the organizations are seeking donations in various areas. T he number of $10 0 scholarships depends on the financial support raised locally in each school district along with the number of quality essays submitted by students. Every dollar raised locally, goes directly to the local Somerset scholarship fund. Essays are reviewed by local teachers,
administrators and community members. Contr ibutions can be made to the Somerset Future of Maine Scholarship Fund and mailed or dropped off at the following Skowhegan locations — Franklin Savings Bank, Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and Somerset Economic Development Corporation or online at mainecollegecircle.org . Businesses and organizations wanting more information about the program may contact Jason S. Gayne, chamber president and CEO, at 207-474-3621 or 207-4312396 or by emailing exdir@ skowhegana reachamber. com.
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Skowhegan sets world record for moose calling
SKOWHEGAN — The town and Main Street Skowhegan recently announced con f i r mation from Guinness World Records that Skowhegan has set the world record for the most people moose calling simultaneously. The record was established on June 9 at the 2018 Skowhegan Moose Festival, when 1,054 people participated in the world record attempt led by Roger Lambert, a registered Maine guide. The event hosted by Main Street Skowhegan attracted an estimated 6,000 people from across 13 states to the weekend-long festival in June. The record attempt was seen by many people on local and regional news outlets and had more than 16,000 views of the video of the attempt on the Skowhegan Moose Festival Facebook page. The review process by Guin-
ness World Records took eight months to verify the exact number of people that were calling simultaneously in the grandstand of the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. “The Skowhegan Moose Festival was a huge success and this world record is the icing on the cake,� said Kristina Cannon, executive director of Main Street Skowhegan. “To us, it is about so much more than just the people who were counted. So many people, and organizations and businesses were involved in festival planning and execution. From our sponsors to our volunteers, this event and record wouldn’t have happened without them. This recognition is a great way to celebrate Skowhegan and all that it has to offer. As a community, we are thrilled to hold this world record.� Before the world record attempt, organizers used a
video Lambert to promote how to do a moose call and encourage people to participate in the world record attempt. The 2018 Skowhegan Moose Festival was a three-day event with a range of activities for all ages, including adult and child moose-calling competitions, hunting and flyfishing demonstrations and seminars with sporting experts, plus vendors, outdoor retailers, food trucks, and a Phil Vassar concert. Organizers estimate nearly 6,000 people attended the festival, a new attendance record for the event. The 2018 Moose Festival was supported by leading sponsors Cabela’s, Hight Family of Dealerships and other partners including the Maine Office of Tourism and the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, as well as many local businesses.
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From left, back row: Mark LeBlanc, committee member, Skowhegan Moose Festival; Carroll Ware, committee member, Skowhegan Moose Festival; Soren Siren, committee member, Skowhegan Moose Festival; Sam Hight, dealer principal, Hight Family of Dealerships; Roger Lambert, registered Maine guide; Shawn Howard, committee member, Skowhegan Moose Festival; (front row) Christine Almand, town manager, town of Skowhegan; Lila Ware, committee member, Skowhegan Moose Festival; Kristina Cannon, executive director, Main Street; Mary Haley, project coordinator, Main Street Skowhegan; Matt DuBois, president, Main Street Skowhegan Board of Directors; Maria Landry, associate director, Main Street Skowhegan; Patrick Dore, branch manager, Franklin Savings Bank; Amanda White, Skowhegan Moose Festival Committee Member.
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Oak Hill Pike Derby on Sabattus Lake SABATTUS — The Oak Hill Boosters held the 3rd Annual Sabattus Lake Pike Derby February 2nd in Sabattus. Over 2,000 people weathered mother nature to fish for the grand prize of $2,000. The derby raised over $18,000 for the Oak Hill
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Utilizing these 5 goals may help you become “Financially Fit” this year: You’ve probably heard the famous quote by Albert Einstein, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Like millions of people, you may be tired of being in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, and unable to put money into your savings account. If you are in a bad financial situation, these 5 goals may help you get back on track:
Seek assistance – If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you may want to make an appointment with a professional. At New Dimensions Federal Credit Union, we have staff that can help you build a budget or show you how to increase your credit score. Pay your bills on time – Add reminders on your cell phone or paper calendars, use bill reminder apps, to remind you when your bills are due. You can even utilize auto payments to have your bills automatically deducted from your account. Making just one late payment on your mortgage can
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qualified medical expenses not covered by your plan. HSA contributions are pretax/tax-deductible when used for eligible medical expenses. Increase your income AND decrease your expenses – If it’s been a while since you got a raise, perhaps it’s time that you ask for one. Approach your boss with a plan and valid reasons why you deserve a raise. Here’s an informative blog from Glassdoor, which outlines how/when to ask: https://www.glassdoor. com/blog/guide/how-toask-for-a-raise/. If you’re at
the salary limit at your current job, you may want to look for better opportunities while keeping your current job and taking on a second job for the short-term. Additionally, review your budget and reduce or eliminate some discretionary spending. Use the savings to pay down debt or add to your savings account. Becoming financially fit is possible, but it will take some action on your part. If you would like assistance on reaching your financial goals, call Tanya Verzoni, Director of Financial Education, at (800) 326-6190.
Record numbers visit Maine State Parks in 2018 AUGUSTA — A record number of visitors used Maine state parks in 2018, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands. Parks bureau staff reported attendance of just under 3 million visits to Maine’s 48 state parks and historic sites. Overall visits to parks were up 11 percent over
Maine 2017 numbers. The parks system set new high numbers for camping, day use visits, and overall use of state parks. At the
same time, revenues generated by these visits rose substantially over prior years. Parks Bureau Director Tom Desjardin said, “This is a huge reflection on the incredibly hard-working people who manage our parks and historic sites. Their commitment to our mission and our visitors is remarkable.” Deputy Commissioner
Randy Charette said that he hopes a portion of increased revenues generated from the increased visits will be used to help maintain the parks system, “We want to maintain the quality of our park roads and facilities to ensure the best possible visitor experience.” For more information about Maine State Parks visit www.parksandlands. com.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Lucas Allen (Columbia Pictures) What’s worse than being stuck in an escape room with family and friends? How about being stuck in an escape room with other strangers while it becomes a scene straight out of a “Saw” sequel. That’s the premise for the new horror/thriller “Escape Room,” which mixes the simple mind tricks of puzzle solving with the deadly game of life and death. As the story begins, six strangers are chosen at random to take part in a game that one of them will be the first to complete and win $10,000. College student Zoey (Taylor Russell), deadbeat
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’Escape Room’ Ben (Logan Miller), businessman Jason (Jay Ellis), trucker Mike (Tyler Labine), former Marine Amanda (Deborah Ann Woll) and nerdy Danny (Nik Dodani) soon arrive at a place thinking it’s just something they want to try for extra cash. But before they know it, the game begins when what they thought was a waiting room turns out to be the first room. The only way out is to figure out the puzzle. But solving it proves difficult when the game becomes a life and death situation for all of them. As they go through each room, they start to realize that they weren’t just chosen at random but for a different reason. Each clue connects to each of the players who experienced a dark moment in their past, and this game is meant to test their survivor skills. Now their only chance of getting out of their predicament is to overcome their trauma and finish the game before all of them face the ultimate punishment. Going into this, you might think this movie will be noth-
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ing more than 90 minutes of characters getting tortured through this dangerous game. But the film goes a little more than that as you’re introduced to each of them and get to understand their past experiences that got them there as it goes on. It’s really a character piece first and horror movie second. Yes it’s still fun to watch them go through such
horrific moments, but the way they tried to work together to figure out how to get out and why we care about them helps bring in that fun. While this movie works well as a suspenseful thriller, there’s some storytelling flaws that almost ruin it. The movie begins with one of the characters trying to solve one of the last puzzles before
it takes us back a few days earlier, which is definitely a cheap way to get you interested from the start. Not to mention once the game is over, the movie keeps going, giving us a full rundown as a way to set it up as a franchise, when a quick cut to the end credits would’ve sufficed. Despite those flaws, the movie paces well in its hour-and-a-half
runtime giving us great moments in suspense and thrills to spare. There’s honestly not much to say about the acting since there aren’t any big name stars to carry this film. Still, the six main actors do a fine job working with what they got from a script as average as this. With that said, your enjoyment of this movie depends on how you feel about being with these characters for the duration of the runtime. You may go see that latest Shyamalan movie, or you can take the “Escape Room” with your friends and have a fun time. Either way, this one seems to have the more logical conclusion. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for terror/perilous action, violence, some suggestive material and language) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3 Stars (Out of Four)
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The Truth about Annuities By Jac Arbour CFP®, ChFC® There is much confusion in people’s minds today about annuities and whether or not to purchase one. If you read the financial section of certain newspapers, you might have seen articles titled things like “Why I Hate Annuities and You Should Too.” If you pick up other papers, though, you might have seen “Why I Love Annuities and You Should Too.” So which perspective is correct? Which article should guide you in making financial decisions? The answer depends on your circumstances. In the case of annuities— and, for that matter, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, index funds, exchange traded funds, money markets, certificates of deposit, or any other interest-bearing account—it isn’t accurate to say that they are generally “good” or “bad.” Like other types of accounts, annuities have their pros and cons, and you have to answer the question of which is which—a pro or a con—for you and your family. So, how about this: Instead of loving or hating annuities,
tractually guaranteed? If the answer is yes, be sure the annuity you consider offers an income rider, and that the rider comes at a fair cost. If the answer is no, do not buy an income rider: you do not need to pay for something you will likely never use. let’s take a peek at what annuities can and can’t do for you and why you may or may not want to consider one for purchase. 1. Risk. Do you have the need or the desire to position some of your money where there is absolutely no stock market risk? If the answer is yes, a fixed annuity or a fixed index annuity might be worth considering. (In this case, a CD could a valuable consideration as well.) If the answer is no, although a variable annuity would give you access to market performance, it typically comes at a much higher cost (this is the major reason why some literary contributors “hate annuities”); you would likely be better off investing in something other than an annuity. 2. Guaranteed Income. Do you have the need or desire to have a percentage of your retirement income con-
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how, when, and how much of your money you will be able access without penalties, including how circumstances such as chronic, critical, and terminal illnesses might affect the liquidity of your money. 5. Interest. Be clear about how your contract will earn interest. Annuity contracts earn either a guaranteed rate of interest (in the case of a fixed annuity) or a variable rate of interest that is linked directly to the upward and downward movements in the market (as a variable annuity), or the annuity can participate in a portion of market upside with no downside market risk (this is a fixed index annuity). These five points do not cover all the bases, but I hope each promotes further clarity during your decision making process. For everything you need to know to make fully informed financial decisions, always consult with a financial professional who has a fiduciary responsibility to you. See you all next month. Jac Arbour, CFP®, ChFC®. Jac Arbour is the President of J.M. Arbour Wealth Management. He can be reached at 207248-6767.
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State reminding constituents to search unclaimed property list AUGUSTA — The state of Maine may be holding unclaimed property belonging to you. Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund recently grew by $12.1 million. This property consists of financial assets that have gone unclaimed by their owners. The last known owner’s information is now available at www.maine. gov/upsearch. In total, the state treasury has more than $249 million of unclaimed property from over 67,000 individual properties. Unclaimed Property consists of cash and other financial assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specified period of time. It includes, among other items, checking accounts, cer-
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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 ta lked about a couple months back, if you remember that. Another item that helps me is having a person to talk
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R A NGELEY — The winter outdoor recreation scene is bustling at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center on Saddleback Mountain Road where they will host the 25th annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet Saturday, March 2. The Loppet, a Nordic, long-distance ski race, has been a part of the New England Nordic Ski Association’s Marathon series for many years and has built a great reputation as being one of the best Nordic races in New England and beyond. There are many out of state competitors who make this race a priority in their schedule. The race has categories for classic and skate, with 25 km and 50 km course lengths. The Loppet also offers a 25 km Touring class
for those who don’t need to push the pedal to the metal but would like to enjoy the challenge of the course at their own pace. The race course takes in a variety of terrain with views of Saddleback Mountain and Saddleback Lake and the mountains beyond. There will be refreshment stations along the way offering energy drinks and cookies for stamina. The best part about the event is the spectacular, post-race feed for the hungry racers. A variety of hearty soups are donated by local restaurants as well as locals who bake and donate cookies; there’s the infamous sausages, peppers and onions served on a bun. All the meals are served up by a dedicated volunteer crew. It looks like there’s going to be plenty of snow
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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 highrise 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-for-everyone place. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach combine attractions available at many sun-and-sand destinations with a number of enticing add-ons. 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 sundrenched area surrounding them. Tan-seekers find a total of 32 miles of pristine white quartz sand lapped by the blue-green 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. 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
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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 from their 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 aircraft. 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 Gulfrelated 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 magnificent 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.�
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Skowhegan hoop scoop scoring highlights
SKOWHEGAN — The Skowhegan boys and girls basketball teams participated in several matchups on the road to post-season play as part of the 20182019 season. The scoring results in girls’ varsity action: • Skowhegan 61, Mt.Blue 46 — Annie Cooke led the way with 29 points, eight rebounds and three steals. Alyssa Everett scored 11 points; Jaycie Christopher scored nine. • Skowhegan 48, Gardiner 24 — Jaycie Christopher scored 13 points; Mariah Dunbar added 12; Annie Cooke chipped in 11 and Sydney Ames seven. • Skowhegan 51, Hampden Academy 27 — Annie
Cooke scored 17 points; Sydney Ames added 10, Jaycie Christopher added nine; Emma Duffy hit 3 three-point shots. • Skowhegan 50, Brewer 19 — Annie Cooke led the way with 26 points; Jaycie Christopher added 12 and Mariah Dunbar donated five. • Skowhegan 55, Bangor 43 — Annie Cooke dropped in 20 points; Sydney Reed added 13, Sydney Ames connected for seven, Jaycie Christopher six and Alyssa Everett five. The results in girls’ junior varsity action: • Mt. Blue 41, Skowhegan 27 — Sam Bonneau scored six points; Reese
Danforth added five; Kylie Fitzgerald, Hailey Paquet and Ashley Pelletier each scored four. • Hampden 44, Skowhegan 29 — Faith Keast scored six points; Annah Perkins, Kylie Fitzgerald and Jordan Rugan each added four, and Emma Smith and Reese Danforth dropped in two apiece. • Bangor 52, Skowhegan 32 — Logan Wing scored 13 points, Emma Smith added four, Ashley Pelletier three; Reese Danforth, Faith Keast and Annah Perkins each dropped in two points. The results in girls freshman action: • Mt. Blue 32 Skowhegan
26 — Riley Fitzpatrick led the way with 8 points; Reese Danforth and Hailey Paquet each netted 5. The results in boys’ varsity action: • Mt. Blue 55, Skowhegan 51 — Marcus Christopher scored 16 points, Carter Hunt had 11 and Chase Carey added 10. • Skowhegan 54, Gardiner 52 — Marcus Christopher scored 23 points; Jimmy Reed added 10 and Matush Prokop chipped in 8. • Hampden 51 Skowhegan 20 — Kyle Kruse scored seven points and Marcus Christopher added six in a tough loss. • Brewer 57, Skowhegan
54 — Marcus Christopher scored 12 while Carter Hunt and Matush Prokop peached added 11. • Skowhegan 56, Winslow 52 — Marcus Christopher scored 27 points, Jimmy Reed added nine, and Carter Hunt and Kyle Kruse each chipped in five points. • Gardiner 52, Skowhegan 50 — Levi Obert scored 22 points, Cade Washburn and Drayke Belanger each added eight. • Brewer 48, Skowhegan 34 — Levi Obert scored 11 points, Drayke Belanger added six and Christian Weed dropped in five. • Winslow 60, Skowhegan 47 — Marcus Hampton scored 10 points, Caleb
Johnson 10, Christian Weed nine and Levi Obert eight. The results in freshman action: • Skowhegan 46, Gardiner 34 — Drayke Belanger scored 19 points, Joey Godin added 12, Dennis Neal dropped in seven and Tate Jewel donated six. • Skowhegan 49, Brewer 38 — Joey Godin connected for 12 points, Drayke Belanger added 11, Cody Welch eight, Tate Jewell seven and Dennis Neal six. • Winslow 52, Skowhegan 51 — Dennis Neal scored 16 points, Joey Godin added 13, Payson Washburn dropped in 10, Cody Welch six and Treay Banks five.
HOSPITAL NEWS
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OBITUARIES
Alice Ardell (Haney) Morton 1962–2019
CANAAN — Alice Ardell (Haney) Morton, 56, passed away Jan. 16, 2019, at Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan. She was born Sept. 19, 1962, in Waterville, the daughter of Leroy A. and Evelyn M. (Bowie) Haney. She was employed for many years as a certified nurse’s aide and was a volunteer at Canaan Elementary School. She enjoyed going to lawn sales and scrapbooking. Alice is survived by her husband, Scott W. Mor-
ton of Canaan; two sons, Justin R. Morton of Canaan, Mathew A. Morton of Canaan; two grandsons, Tucker Long, Gage Mathew Morton (Clark); granddaughter Jessa Rella Dziekan (Morton); four brothers; two sisters; loved by many nieces and nephews; known by all as “Auntie.” She was predeceased by her parents, Leroy and Evelyn Haney; one brother and one sister. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Fairview Cemetery in Canaan with a celebration of life to follow at the Canaan Farmer’s Hall. I n l ieu of f lowers, friends wishing may make donations in Alice’s memory to PTF Canaan Elementary School, 178 Main Street, Canaan, ME 04924. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
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Audrey G. Childs 1926-2019
BELFAST — Audrey G. Childs, 93, passed away Jan. 28, 2019 at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast. She was born Jan. 12, 1926, in Albion, the daughter of Harlen and Glenna (Robinson) Childs. She was educated in the schools of Palermo. On July 27, 1989 she married Kenneth Childs in Liberty. She was employed at Lipman’s Poultry in Augusta, Penobscot Poultry in Belfast, and spent 20 years employed at Maplewood in Belfast. She was a member of the Palermo and Skowhegan churches and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed eating out, going to yard sales, collecting dolls and dancing. Audrey is survived by two daughters, Barbara St.
Clair and husband William of Montville, Beverly Nickerson and husband Harley; four sons, Raymond Harriman and wife Vicki of Nobleton, Fla., Richard Harriman and wife Cynthia of Liberty, Donald Harriman and wife Deborah of Liberty, and Warren Harriman and wife Donna of Belfast; special niece, Mary Thomson of Newport. And many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Audrey’s memory to Garry Owen House PO Box 34 Liberty Maine 04949. Arrangements are by Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
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S KOW H E G A N — Douglas L. Arno, 87, of Bingham, passed from this life to the next Feb. 8, in Skowhegan. He was born March 2, 1931, in Bingham, the son of Merle R. and Ida A. (Laurison) Arno. He attended schools in Bedford Hills, N.Y., and Lockhaven, Penn., graduating from Bingham High School. He was employed by several different mills in Bingham, as a truck driver for the town of Bingham, custodian for the Bingham branch of Skowhegan Savings Bank for 12 years, and as a custodian for Fleet Bank and later Kingfield Savings for many years. Douglas was a talented pianist, playing in the
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Health &
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Staying comfortably at home thanks to housing authority program
By Diane Atwood
BATH — Peesh McClanahan and her husband Paul, both in their 70s, own their own home. Trouble is they live on a fixed income and don’t have a lot of extra money for upkeep and maintenance or any work that might make it a safer environment for them. A few years ago, she was worried. “We needed help. We really, really did. I was ready to move someplace. I was ready to downsize,� said Peesh McClanahan. Then she heard about a home modification program — offered by Bath Housing Authority — primarily for people over 62. As long as they qualified, any work that was done wouldn’t cost them a penny.
The program is the brainchild of Debora Keller. Soon after she became the housing authority’s executive director in 2014, she took a long, detailed look at housing needs in the community as well as possible solutions. “We heard a lot of stories and a couple of themes were overwhelming,� Keller said. “One was that out in the community, people wanted to stay in their own homes. When we talked to the people who were already living in Bath Housing the theme was I couldn’t manage my house anymore or their needs outgrew what their house could provide.� Keller also got an earful from her family doctor. She was in for a routine physical, but what she remembers most is what he told her
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Peesh McClanahan can now reach her cupboards without standing on a step-stool since a housing authority maintenance technician lowered them to a more practical level. about some of his other patients. “He was saying how they will often send a team out to an elderly patient’s home and discover that there’s all this work to be done. They’d come up with
a list of things that needed to happen to have the person stay safely in their home, and then the patients would come back and say they didn’t do anything because they didn’t know who to call
A housing authority employee, as part of the “Comfortably Home� program, installed pull-out drawers so Peesh and Paul McClanahan of Bath can more easily access items stored in back. or didn’t trust any strangers housing authority propercoming into their house or ties gave her more food for didn’t have the money to do thought. He had been called it. That was a pivotal piece out on Christmas Day. “I asked what it was, and to hear,� she recalled. A conversation with one he said it was one of the of the maintenance techComfortably nicians who took care of gPage 22
Foods that promote oral health Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
Healthy teeth and gums are not just about eliminat-
ing sugars and maintaining regular checkups. Your teeth are impacted by the foods you eat. Proper nutrition can help build your immune system, improve your health, strengthen your teeth and protect you from tooth decay and gum disease. There are many foods that, due to their nutritional components, can impact oral health. Antioxidants found in most fruits and vegetables play an important role in strengthening the body’s
immune system and improving the ability for the body to fight harmful bacteria that can cause gum disease. In short, what, when and how you eat these foods play a role in oral health. Raw foods such as celery, pineapple, apples, carrots, broccoli, and onions have a cleansing effect on your teeth due to the course nature and the enzymes that they contain. And yes, onions are on this list even though you may think they promote bad breath they ac-
tual help clean the teeth and promote healthy breath. Raw onions contain sulfur compounds that rid the bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath. Pineapple is my favorite for its teeth whitening properties. Pineapple contains an enzyme that cuts through plaque and serves as a natural stain remover. Please note that pineapple juice still has nutrition and enzyme properties but would not be a good choice due to the added sugar that defeats the enzyme ben-
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efits. These fruits and vegetables as well as many other fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and protects gums from cell damage which is an added benefit. Sugary acidic beverages such as sodas, juices and wine can cause tooth enamel to wear away. If you choose to consume these foods incorporate them into you meal. Mixing these beverages
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with food will help neutralize the acids so that you will not have these acids sitting against your teeth for long periods of time. If allowed to sit against the tooth for a long period of time these acids will cause the enamel to erode, crack and decay overtime. One of the worst things you can do is suck on hard candy or mints throughout the day for the same reason as stated above. These sugars sit against your teeth typically for several minutes and erode the enamel as well. You would be better off chewing sugar free gum for 20 minutes after a meal for breath and oral health benefits. Gum chewing is actually good for removing food particles and can serve as whitening and cleaning agents. Chewing gum also creates saliva which helps rid and neutralize acids and bacteria in the mouth before they have a chance to attack the teeth. A big smile goes out to you if you follow the rules above. Taking care of your teeth is part of good health. Live Long, Live Well.
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Ice shack snapshots
V. Paul Reynolds Here in t he sundrenched Florida Keys, the nearest thing to an ice shack is a small shed near the marina that holds two big chest freezers where boaters get their 10-pound bags of ice cubes every couple of days. As February approaches, for some inexplicable reason, I get thinking about ice shacks and the good times they represent for hardy Maine ice fishermen, an angling faction to which I once belonged. An ice shack, by any other name, can be an ice shanty, ice house, fishing shanty, fish house, fish coop, bobhouse, ice hut or darkhouse. They have always been ice shacks to me. One particular ice shack comes to my mind. Fashioned in ply wood and painted barn red, it was of modest size by Maine ice shack standards (6-by-8 feet). Mounted on big Teflon skis with a trailer Y on the front for towing, there
were two small plexi-glass windows on each side. Inside, in one corner, was a small ram-down stove, a pile of seasoned split beech and a small pine-board countertop. Against the opposite wall was a sittingbench for anglers. Hanging on the walls from nails was an assortment of fry pans, a coffee pot, ice scoops and other fishing and cooking paraphernalia. In the center of the plywood f loor was an 8-inch circular cutaway that could be removed so that an angler could access an ice hole beneath when he felt like working a jig line. A cribbage board, a deck of dog-eared playing cards, and an old battery-operated radio rounded out the ice shack list of necessaries. Add in a bottle of blackberry brandy, for medicinal purposes, of course. Ice shacks were not without some challenges, not the least of which was getting the shack off the shore and up the lake to the fishing hotspot, and then getting it back down the lake at the end of the fishing season. Once t he shack was towed down the lake with a snowsled to the desired spot, we always took measures to avoid freeze-ins
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and blowovers. We got the skis up off the ice surface with chunks of firewood. The shack itself, which could be moved from its location or tipped over by a big blow, was always secured to the ice by ropes attached to eyebolts from each corner of the shack. Additionally, red ref lectors were placed on each outside wall so that nighttime snow sledders could see the shack’s location from a safe distance. (A number of years ago a high-speed night snowmobiler was killed when he put himself and his snow machine through the side of an ice shack!) For more winters than I can count, our Seboeis Lake ice shack was the focal point of some memorable family outings, even on the most bitter days with single-digit temperatures and a biting north wind blowing snow into the ice holes faster than you could scoop them. As most outdoor folks figure out early in their experiences, sur viving the elements through your own skills and outdoor know-how can be personally fulfilling and, yes, even fun. Picture a zero chill factor but inside the ice shack it’s a cozy 70 degrees.There’s a crib-
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The effects of a fever on body temperature By Fred Cicetti
Q. If I have a fever, at what temperature should I go to the doctor? A. An oral temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit or a rectal or ear temperature above 101 is considered a fever in the majority of adults.
If your temperature reaches 103, you should contact a physician. Another alarm bell is a fever that lasts more than three days. In addition, get to a doctor immediately if you have a fever with any of the following — unrelenting vomiting, trouble breathing, a strong headache, confusion, pain when urinating, swollen throat, skin rash, sensitivity to light, stiff neck, chest pain, extreme listlessness or irritability, and abdominal pain. A fever usually means your body is fighting an infection from bacteria or a virus.
In older adults, the immune system doesn’t function as efficiently as it does in younger people. The body’s fever response to infection is not always automatic in elderly people. More than 20 percent of adults older than 65, who have serious bacterial infections, do not have fevers. Body temperature fluctuates during the day between 97 and 99 degrees. When you wake up, your temperature is at the low end of the range; it increases as the day progresses. The common standard for a “normal” temperature is
98.6 degrees. However, the range of normal is about a degree above or below 98.6. Use a high-quality thermometer to check your temperature. Today’s thermometers are high-tech electronic gizmos with beeps and digital readouts. Those mercuryfilled glass thermometers are out because they are environmental hazards. Tympanic thermometers that get a quick read from the ear are good for older adults. Symptoms that can accompany fever include headache, perspiration, shivering, aches,
diminished appetite, dehydration and malaise. A fever higher than 103 can cause seizures and hallucinations. If you get a fever, it’s important to take in enough liquids to prevent dehydration. Physicians often recommend ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin to lower a high fever. Taking medicine to lower a fever is especially important for older adults with heart conditions that might be affected by the stress of fever. However, don’t take any drugs without medical supervision. Over-the-counter
medicines can be harmful if you take too much of them. If you have a fever below 102, medicine isn’t usually recommended to lower your temperature. Low-grade fevers may be your body’s way of fighting an infection. Take a tepid bath. Wear lightweight clothes. Fred Cicetti, self-described as a first-class geezer, has been writing about health issues for more years than he’d like admit. His “The Healthy Geezer” column is devoted to the health questions of “lovable and quirky seniors.”
Thomas College’s Dirty Dog Mud Run registration is now open WATERVILLE — Are you looking for an event to motivate yourself to exercise in the new year? Are you looking for a fun event to do with your friends or the whole family? If you answered ‘yes,’ you should sign up for Thomas College’s fifth annual Dirty Dog Mud Run. The event is open to the public and will be held on Sunday, April 14, at Thomas College, 180 West River Road. T he T homa s C ol lege Dirty Dog Mud Run is a 5-K,
14-obstacle course that loops through both the woods and campus. This year, the race will be on Thomas College’s new campus trail — the Sukeforth Family Trail System. Obstacles range from monkey bars, tire flips, mud crawl, bucket carry, threefour- five-foot walls, and trails. The new course this year includes running on the Sukeforth Family Trail, more mud pits, tire drags and a few
surprises. “It is truly incredible how this event has grown during the last four years. We now have visitors from all over the state, from all walks of life,” said Jim Delorie, Thomas College assistant dean for student engagement “Whether you’re looking for a challenge and to compete amongst the best, or you’re just looking to have fun and get dirty – this is the race for you. We can’t wait to see you there!”
Registration is now open online (https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/ME/ Waterville/ThomasCollegeDirtyDogMudRun). The cost is $30 before Feb. 14, $45 afterwards, and is open to any and all community members. All proceeds support Thomas College’s student recreation. In the past, proceeds have purchased exercise bikes, fat-tire mountain bikes and disc golf baskets and built an outdoor ice rink.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary, Thomas College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs ranging from business, entrepreneurship, and technology, to education, criminal justice, and psychology. Its Guaranteed Job Program, the first of its kind in the nation, is built on students’ academic, career, and leadership preparation. Thomas is also home to the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation and the Center
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LaLiberty elected Waterville Creates! chair
WATERVILLE — Jim LaLiberty hs been elected chair of the Waterville Creates! board of directors as of January. LaLiberty will lead the board’s efforts to support Waterville Creates!’ goals to strengthen and promote Waterville’s arts and cultural organizations and offerings and advance plans to develop a new Downtown Arts Center. The organization has also recently added two new board members, each bringing a unique skill and experience set to the board: Don Cragen from Thomas College, and Debra Susi from Maine Central Institute in PIttsfield. LaLiberty is an attor-
ney at Jabar, LaLiberty & Dubord LLC and has practiced law in Waterville for 39 years. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Maine School of Law. His practice is concentrated in the areas of business and commercial law. In addition to his role as president of the Waterville Creates! board, he is also a member of the board of directors of MaineGeneral Health. He lives in Waterville with his wife, Julie, a seventh-grade teacher at Waterville Junior High School. “Jim brings an invaluable amount of experience to the Waterville Creates! board, and we are incred-
ibly grateful he’s willing to take on this expanded role,” said Waterville Creates! president and CEO, Shannon Haines. “We look forward to working with Jim and our entire board to bring sustainable, positive growth to Waterville’s collaborative arts community.” Cragen is professor and chair of the H. Allen Ryan School of Business at Thomas College, where his research focus is in business strategy incorporating innovation adoption along with the use of a systems approach for business education. Cragen holds a bachelor of science in business administration-accountancy and finance from Salem
State University, a master of science in athletic training from Illinois State University, an M.B.A. from Thomas College, a master of science in project management from Purdue University, and a global doctorate in sport management from the United States Sports Academy. In addition, he holds a graduate certification in innovation gngineering from the University of Maine and a graduate certification in design thinking from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Before joining Thomas College, Cragen held the positions of collegiate athletic director, certified athletic trainer and union president. Cragen
was a member of the editorial board for the national magazine Exercise for Men from 1999-2014. Susi is a teacher and arts educator with more than 38 years of teaching students and actors from grades five through adults. In addition to directing over 200 productions on a variety of school and community stages, she has served on a number of arts organization boards including New England Theatre Council Board of Directors (2005-2009), Waterville Opera House Board of Directors (2016-2018), and Maine Drama Council (2005-present). In 2009, she received a Maine Arts Teacher Fellowship to at-
Jim LaLiberty tend the La Mama Umbria International Symposium for Directors in Italy. In addition to teaching and directing, Susi has worked as BBT adjunct faculty and stage manager, Antioch NE Graduate School adjunct faculty and Chicago director’s lab attendee (2007 and 2008).
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’Out with the old’ an interesting, potentially dangerous tradition John McDonald
There was a New Year’s Eve custom in Italy where homeowners and apartment dwellers took old items they didn’t need or want anymore and threw them out the window into the street. I had heard about the custom but didn’t believe it until I spent a New Year’s Eve in Rome — during my crazy college days — and saw it done with my own eyes. As you might expect this year-end activity caused more than a few injuries to innocent pedestrians over the years, and the practice is not encouraged by government officials, yet dangerous customs are most often
the hardest to do away with and so — dangerous or not — this zany one is said to continue. While keeping the windows here at Storyteller Central closed as I write this column, nonetheless, I do intend to get rid of a few old e-mails that arrived over the past year but, for reasons that will soon be clear, never got any further than the ‘in’ box. For example, a while back Chet from Newport wrote: “John, my buddies and I were sitting around my kitchen the other night talking about one thing or another and Dave, one of my buddies, asked if anyone knew where Maine’s first limestone quarry was dug. I said I thought, because of its name, it must have been in Limestone, but Arthur said he thought the first quarry
was in Rockport. Peter then piped up and insisted the first quarry was dug in Rockland. “Rather than argue further about it I decided to email you for the answer and we all agreed we’d go by whatever you say. So, John, assuming one of us must be right, I ask, ‘Was Maine’s first limestone quarry in Limestone, Rockport or Rockland?’ “ Thanks for the curious email, Chet. I’m too polite to ask what you and your buddies were using as your beverage of choice that night as you sat around discussing such weighty issues, but I hope your buddies had a designated driver for the ride home. That aside, I can tell you without even checking that you and your buddies were all wrong about the location of Maine’s first
limestone quarry. Close, but no cigar, as they say at the carnival! As you know, Chet, I’m not just an erudite columnist. I also host a radio talk show in Portland (WGAN Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 10 a.m.) and like most talk show hosts, my head has to be filled with some of the most useful information known to exist in the minds of men, which helps fill up all those hours we have to fill on the air. Anyway, somewhere in the mountain of useful facts I have on file in my head is the answer to your limestone quarry question. They star ted digging in Maine’s first limestone quarry in Thomaston in 1733 — almost 100 years before we even became a state. Once they got their fill of limestone from the
quarry, they decided to build a prison over it. Sometime last spring, Ethan from Falmouth wrote “John, I read your column every week and find it most enjoyable. The other day we were talking about American presidents and local place names, and I said I assumed that either the town of Lincoln, Lincoln County, or Lincolnville was named after our 16th president. My friend insists that none of those places was named for the Great Emancipator. Is that true? I find it hard to believe.” Thanks for the e-mail, Ethan. Yes, it is true. There are no towns, cities, counties or even endangered species in Maine named for Honest Abe. The town of Lincoln is named for Enoch Lincoln, our sixth governor; Lincolnville is named
for American Revolutionary War Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, an incorporator of the town; and Lincoln County was named for Thomas Pownal, a governor of Massachusetts, who came from Lincoln, England. Go figure. Since most people have never heard of those three obscure guys, you’re free to say one of those places is named for the famed author of the Gettysburg Address. Just don’t tell your friend. 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.
Thomas College expanding professional development options to Augusta AUGUSTA — New this spring, Thomas College is offering its professional development courses for area professionals to Augusta in addition to its courses at T homas College in Waterville. The three Augusta classes will be offered at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St., and
include training in leadership skills, effective teamwork and grant writing. “We’re extremely excited to be able to expand the number of businesses and employees we can reach now that we are offering courses out of both Waterville and Augusta,” said Harold Alfond Institute
for Business Innovation Executive Director Mike Duguay. “These are incredibly important skills that both employers and employees know are crucial to have in this current economy. As a result, we’re making them as accessible as possible.” Thomas College’s Harold Alfond Institute for Busi-
ness Innovation launched its professional development offerings in August 2017. These highly topical professional development subjects are structured in three- and six-week sessions. Participants receive expert instruction taught by Thomas College faculty. One of the objectives of
the institute is to assist businesses in Central Maine to develop their workforce by helping them advance their employees’ professional skills. Retaining a skilled workforce has become a large challenge for most businesses. The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innova-
tion’s spring 2019 Professional Development Series is now open for enrollment. Registration is available at www.thomas.edu/training. Courses begin in March. For more information, contact Josh Devou at devouj@ thomas.edu or 207-8591159.
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The final piece falling into place for Keller took place at a conference she attended in the District of Columbia for all the housing authorities across the nation. “I started hearing about other housing authorities that were thinking outside the box,” she said, “and that there was a whole industry talking about the connections between health and housing.” Galvanized, on the airplane ride back to Maine, Keller designed a grant-
funded program that would come to be k nown as Comfortably Home. The program has been a great success for the area they serve. Since 2015, using its own staff, the program has made modifications for 125 homeowners. To be eligible, you have to own your own home within a 15-mile radius of Bath, be over the age of 60 or disabled, and have an annual income below $39,500 for one person or $45,150 for two people. The McClanahans quali-
fied. The program’s coordinator, who is an aging specialist, and a maintenance technician assessed their needs and their home, and this is the result:
“It’s a big, huge deal and it cost us nothing. I can do laundry when I want to do it and not go down those rickety steps,” noted Peesh McClanahan. “I can reach things and the light’s pretty good. I would trust them to go into anybody’s house. They’re professional, kind and non-judgemental.” Comfortably Home is designed as a low cost, high impact program said Keller. The average cost of the homes they’ve done is between $1,500 and $2,000, including all the maintenance, labor, materials, everything. They can’t meet all needs, but they try their best. Other communities are following Bath’s lead. To date, six housing authorities around the state have their own home modification programs, and Keller would love to see more. “My interest is that anybody in Maine has access to some version of a home modification program,” she said. “We’re working with Maine Housing, the Maine Council on Aging, and Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King to move in that direction.
The Bath Housing Authority is also now collaborating with MidcoastParkview Health, which will provide medical intervention when appropriate. So far, they’ve helped five people. Bath Housing does safety checks, accessibility modifications and minor repairs. The hospital has its own grant and uses its medical team, social workers and occupational and physical therapists to work directly with patients. The hospital program is called Capable and is modeled after the Capable Project at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Both Bath programs can be accessed through the Bath Housing Authority. Asking for help isn’t easy for a lot of people. “Mainers are fiercely proud and stoic and resistant to asking for help,” Keller added. “So often we hear people say, well, somebody else could use this more than me. We hear it all the time.” Yet, Bath Housing has proven that providing even a little help can make a huge difference in someone’s life.
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School programs in Somerset, Cumberland counties awarded EMBRACE grants AUGUSTA — School programs in Somerset and Cumberland counties are among four that have been warded conditional EMBRACE grants, the Maine Department of Education has announced. The grants are made available to school districts and other education agencies as part of the statewide rationalization initiative, and prioritize enabling Maine students to benefit from regional and coordinated approaches to education. The awardees are partnering on a regional level to improve educational opportunities for students. A total of 17 applications were received by the depart-
ment for the second competitive grant opportunity funded through the Fund for the Efficient Delivery of Educational Services, which was made available to districts last summer. Of those 17 applications, four have been conditionally awarded. Based on the funding requests, totaling $4.2 million, the four awardees have projected savings of more than $7 million in a five-year period. The latest awards are to: Kennebec Valley Multiple Pathways Academy II. The project will support a high school alternative education program that aims to reduce dropout and truancy rates by providing new and
improved opportunities for at-risk students with multiple pathways for achievement. Participants are Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Administrative District 13 -- Bingham, Moscow (lead SAU); RSU 59/MSAD 59 — Madison; RSU 74/ MSAD 74 — Anson, Embden, New Portland, Solon. Maine Center for Leadership and Innovation. The project will support the creation of a Leadership Academy that aims to provide a high-quality, research-based system of professional learning experiences and support for school- and district-level leaders. Participants are RSU 6/MSAD 6 — Buxton, Frye Island, Hollis,
Limington, Standish (lead SAU); Brunswick Public Schools; Cape Elizabeth Public Schools; Gorham Public Schools; Portland Public Schools; RSU 14 — Raymond, Windham; RSU 15/MSAD 15 — Gray, New Gloucester; Scarborough Public Schools; South Portland Public Schools; Westbrook Public Schools. Down East Maine Career and Technical Education Collaborative — This project will support the expansion of career and technical education programming opportunities to western Washington County. The project aims to increase student enrollment in CTE programs at the high school level and
provide introductory and exploratory sessions for middle school students. Participants are RSU 37/MSAD 37 — Addison, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Harrington, Milbridge (lead SAU); Cherryfield Public Schools; Machias Public Schools; Moosabec CSD 17/School Union 103 — Beals Public Schools, Jonesport Public Schools; Washington Academy. Valley Unified Learning Transformed — The project will support three components for the Valley Unified Integrated, Consolidated 9-16 Educational Facility: the merger of software systems that feed into the common student information and payroll/accounting sys-
tems; a comprehensive enrollment study, educational visioning, concept approval, and site approval; and develop programming options that link regional workforce needs to the regional education goals. Participants are Madawaska Public Schools (lead SAU); MSAD 27 — Fort Kent, New Canada, St. Francis, St. John Plantation, Wallagrass; RSU 33/MSAD 33 — Frenchville, St. Agatha. The first two rounds of EMBRACE grant funding in 2017 and the spring of 2018, had 19 grantees being awarded over $7.5 million in funds for regionalization efforts.
Carrabec High School honor roll announced NORT H A NSON — Carrabec High School has announced its second quarter honor roll for the 201819 school year. Those achieving honors are:
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Somerset County students on USM dean’s list SOUTH PORTLAND — Several Somerset County students were named to the University of Southern Maine dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester. Names to the list were Micheala Marden, of Bingham; Ashley Alward, of Cornville; Kayla
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SKOWHEGAN
90 Main St. Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 877-7383
16 Western Ave. Augusta, ME 04330 (207) 620-8293
49 Water St. Skowhegan, ME 04976 (207) 858-4258
90 Main St. and Concourse Plaza, Next to Day’s Jewelers
Just off the Rotary, on the corner of State St. & Western Ave.
Intown Skowhegan, in front of the Old Mill Pub
HOURS MON. - SAT. 10 AM to 6 PM SUNDAY 12 PM to 4 PM
HOURS MON. - SAT. 10 AM to 6 PM SUNDAY 12 PM to 4 PM
HOURS MON. - SAT. 9 AM to 5:30 PM SUNDAY 12 PM to 4 PM
BRING THIS COUPON TO OUR SKOWHEGAN STORE FOR
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITH ANY MATTRESS PURCHASE OVER $399.99 See store for details.
*Minimum purchase of $3999 is required for 36 months special financing. Minimum purchase of $2499 is required for 24 months special financing. Restrictions apply. See store for details. **To receive extra $100 off, $699 purchase must be paid with cash or check. Discounts exclude Price Chopper’s Special Items, any product for which the manufacturer sets a minimum selling price like Tempur-Pedic®, sales tax, protection plans, warranty, delivery, and service charge. Customary deposit required on special orders and on merchandise held for later delivery. Prior purchases excluded. Savings are based on “Why Pay” pricing. We provide Why Pay prices in a sincere effort to demonstrate the relative value of products offered. Percent-off savings may be calculated from the Why Pay price. We make no claims to having sold products at Why Pay prices. †
With purchase, receive a discount equal to the sales tax. Sales tax must be paid on all purchases after discount.
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With qualifying mattress purchase over $499. Qualifying mattresses do not include Manager’s Special mattresses. See store for details.
Although every precaution was taken, errors may occur in print or digital format. We reserve the right to correct any such errors. See store for details. Offers in this ad expire 2/25/2019. ©2019 Knorr Marketing NOMA-1482 2/19