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Somerset Express INDEX Funny Things Kids Say............... 2 Maine News Calendar............... 3 Classifieds............................... 4 John McDonald........................ 6 Healthy Geezer....................... 11 Movie Review.......................... 12 ReaderRecipe..........................14
FEATURE ARTICLES Don’t wait to make RV reservations............................. 5 The Vibration of Gratitude .........8 Harmful foods that can fool you.................................. 13 Living like you mean it............. 13
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Submitted photos Dani Gower of Skowhegan receives her silver in the Special Olympics Standing Long Jump competition held in Orono June 8.
Somerset Career and Technical Center graduates 219 students SKOWHEGAN — The Somerset Career and Technical Center’s annual Final Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 23, in the Skowhegan Area High School Gymnasium. The gymnasium was filled to seating capacity with parents, relatives, and guests, with more than 500 attending. Some 219 career and technical education students graduated. Director David Dorr and staff members recognized
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the outstanding students for the school year and awarded $27,000 in scholarships. The 219 students from Carrabec High School, Madison Area Memorial High School, Maine Central Institute, Marti Stevens Learning Center, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Skowhegan Area High School and Upper Kennebec Valley High School completed their career and technical education in one of the following 12 programs: Automotive
Technology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cooperative Education, Culinary Arts, Digital Graphics, Early Childhood Education, Electrical Construction, Emergency Technical Technician, Outdoor Leadership and Skills, Pre-Engineering, Residential Construction and Welding Systems. The program thanked local businesses and community members for supporting the students of the Somerset Career and Technical Center.
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE June 28 — 'Places for Pollinators' workshop, followed by field trip to Whatley Farm, sponsored by Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District, Topsham Public Library, 25 Foreside Road, Topsham, 207-2415374. June 28 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 92 Weston St., Turner, 1-800-REDCROSS. June 28 — Canaan Library Book and Pie Sale, including dessert squares, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the program room, 22 Hinckley Road, Canaan, 207-474-2149. June 28 — Reception for artist Sarah Shepley (whose work will be on display June 15-July 18), 5 to 7 p.m.; Shepley will talk on the Ecuadorian Arts Initiative, 4:30 p.m., Gallery 302, 112 Main St, Bridgton, 207-647-2787. June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:308:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. June 28 — Songwriter Showcase concert featuring Stan Keach, Sara Trunzo, Ted DeMille, 7 p.m., donations accepted, Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 Main St., Mt. Vernon, 207-397-2241. June 29 — Kingfield Pops, Kennedy Farm, Kingfield, tickets available at Tranten's and Skowhegan Savings Bank's Farmington, Kingfield locations, www.kingfieldpops.com, Facebook: www.Facebook.com/KINGFIELDPOPS. June 29 — Trucks, Up Close and Personal, for preschool and up, free, open to public, Belgrade Public Library, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, 207-495-3508. June 29 — The Harlow’s Barn Part fundraiser, silent auction for 15 artists' paintings, 4-7 p.m., location disclosed to ticket holders, harlowgallery.org/barn-partyfundraiser, 207-622-3813.
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July 1 — Connected, free nondenominational gathering for widowers, widows, divorced, singles 55, 7-9 p.m. St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, light refreshments, 207725-1266 or 207-725-8386. July 2 — Bedtime Story Hour Moon Stories, all ages welcome. 6:30-7 p.m., free open to public, Belgrade Public LIbrary, 124 Depot Road, Belgrade, come in pajamas, 207-495-3508. July 3 — Connected meeting for widowers, widows, divorced and singles 55 and over — a free, nondenominational gathering — 7 to 9 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church hall, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick, 207-725-1266 or 207-725-8386. July 5 — Kat Wright, Katie Matzell, perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 p.m. Castonguay Square, downtown Waterville, free, open to public. July 5 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring karaoke and games, 6 to 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway,207-461-3093 or aaturnleft3@gmail.com. July 6 — Friends of the Cary Memorial Library's "Sweet and Savory Pie Sale," 9 a.m. until sold out, 14 Old Winthrop Road, Wayne, kimlordking@gmail.com. July 6 — Beanhole bean public supper, 5:30 p.m., at the Congregational Church, 50 Main St., Route 219, East Sumner, 207-388-2263. July 10 — Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby topic of discussion led by Dick Matthews, husband of author Pam Matthews who wrote the book "Cornelia 'Fly Rod' Crosby: Champion of Maine," 6 p.m., free, Rangeley Public Library, 7 Lake St., Rangeley, 207864-5529 to sign up. July 11 — Kennebec Land Trust walk on new Surry Hill Fayette property, 9:30 a.m., meet at the bus turnaround at the south end of Tom Surry Road, Fayette, 207-377-2848, www.tklt.org. July 12 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night featuring a cook out dinner with s’mores
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“Recovering the Recent Past," a presentation about letters written by Messalonskee High School students during the1990s presented by former Messalonskee High School teacher David Leigh, 7 p.m., 7 Lakes Alliance, (formerly the Maine Lakes Resource Center), 137 Main St, Belgrade Lakes Village, www.belgradehistoricalsociety.org or the Belgrade Historical Society Facebook Page. 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 — 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 — Craft fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St Bridget Center, 864 Main St., Vassalboro, 207-616-3148. July 20 — Minot Community Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hemond MX Park, 695 Woodman Hill Road, Minot, 207-345-3040. July 23-26 — Plein air workshop with George Van Hook for all media, sponsored
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ONGOING: May 21-Sept. 17 — Music for Mavis Concerts Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, rain or shine, grounds of Turner Public Library, 98 Matthews Way. May 24-July 1 — "Rick Osterhout – Sculpture," Lakeside Contemporary Art Gallery, RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St.; gallery open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MondayFriday, free, open to public, rangeleyarts.org. May 29-Aug. 27 — Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust 90-minute walks on conservation lands around Rangeley Lake, free, open to public, 5:30 p.m. at trailhead, www.rlht.org/get-involoved/ calendar, dhanges in scheduling because of unforeseen circumstances will posted to Facebook. June 4-Aug 31 — Local artists on exhibit at Carrabassett Valley Public Library & Community Center Gallery, 207-237-3535. June 11, 15, 25, 29; July 2, 6, 16, 20 — Help buuild the northern section of the Fly Road Crosby Trail with High Peaks Alliance, stars 8:30 a.m. at Rangeley Overlook,
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Overnight stays Last month we explored planning for a trip in the most beautiful place on earth. Now that we made plans to see God’s country, Maine, what does one do to see the rest of North America? Well the process is similar in planning but we have the added issues of where to stay when traveling from here to there. The bottom line is we don’t want to spend “an arm and a leg” to get there. I will start with a very touchy and politically explosive consideration: taxes. Maine has an awful reputation for its taxation of its citizens. When it comes to traveling, Maine is not the worse. Not even close. When RV’ing, fuel is a large piece of the vacation budget. For example, Pennsylvania’s fuel tax is 20 cents higher than any of the Northeast
states. Adds up fast if you get 9 m.p.g. with your camper. Many states have a separate “restaurant and lodging” tax which, by the way, might be added on to a sales tax. Sometimes these taxes are hidden as a “service” fee. It is bad enough that half of the states have these “other” taxes but it gets worse. Many states have local taxes as well. It is rare that vacationers research this touchy subject. Just be aware that this can add substantially to the bottom line. One way to save though is not having to get a motel room on those long distance travels. There are lots of options on the highways and the two biggest concerns are cost and safety. In RV lore, Walmarts are legendary for a cheap overnight. Research them. Not all will allow it and some aren’t safe. Hav-
ing said this, I have stayed at some from North Bay, Canada to Texarkana, Texas. I have also stayed at Cracker Barrel in Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. Other businesses that purportedly allow overnight rest are Bass Pro Shops, Cabala’s, and many big box stores. Some, like Cabalas, might even have a dump station. Even your destination can be inexpensive. Yes, you can stay at premium places like Fort Wilderness in Disney World where it will cost a pretty penny. There are other campgrounds like KOA that offer a lot of amenities. This might include a pool, games, golf, activities, and other extras. If you like these things, it is definitely worth the extra dollars. However, if you want to just get away, maybe to enjoy some winter warmth
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AUGUSTA — Raymond M. Pressey, 65, of Waterville, died June 2 at Maine General Medical Center, surrounded by much love from his daughter and family members, where he had been a patient. Raymond was born in Waterville June 27, 1953, the son of Philip and Gloria (Vashon) Pressey. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1973. He married Linda Pressey Oct., 6, 1979, having met Linda through Virginia, his mother-in-law, when they attended TOPS. He lived in
Waterville all of his life. He worked in floor care for most of his life with several different employers. He enjoy doing floral arrangements and working in his gardens in his free time. He was predeceased by his wife Linda, his parents, his in-laws and his brothers Philip and Larry. He is survived by his daughter, Angelia, and husband, T.J. Hickman, of Waterville, and sibling Robert and his wife, Silva Pressey. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his adoptive kids,
Matt, Amber, Shannon and Heather. He survived by four special grandchildren, Peanut Butter (Alyssa), Bella, Evan and Ella. He leaves behind two special cats, Meeko and Jasmine. In lieu of flowers,donations may be made in his memory to the Raymond M. Pressey Memorial Fund, c/o Angelia Hickman, 43 Village Green Road, Waterville, Maine 04901. Arrangements are under the direction of Dan & Scott Cremation & Funeral Service, Skowhegan
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Where history happens there should be a marker John McDonald
Have you ever been driving along a lonely Maine road, in the middle of nowhere, when you come upon an impressive looking historical marker that reads something like: “It was on this spot in 1743 that Eli Crimmons — frontiersman and doofus — made camp one night near what would eventually become the town of Crimmonsburgh, a small backwater settlement we’re sure you’ve never heard of until now and we’re equally sure you’ll never hear of again.”
You drive away from the historic spot feeling you’ve somehow “connected” with the area, like burrs “connect” with your wool socks. You also feel you’ve learned a little more about this great country of ours. Finally you realize you’ve just wasted 20 precious minutes of the brief time you’re allotted on this planet. I was thinking about such things the other day and concluded we here in Maine don’t have enough historic makers and time wasters cluttering up our roadsides and should do more — a lot more — to mark the memorable places throughout our state, where something actually happened. Let natives and visitors alike know what — of a historic
nature — went on where and when. Like what? You ask. OK, that’s a good question. Where is the marker in Waterville to inform mirror buffs it was in that river community that Mildred Dunham invented the Vu-Back mirror in 1936? “What the #&%@ is a VuBack mirror?” I hear some of the more cynical among you ask. The Vu-Back mirror happens to be a mirror specially made to hang around your neck, giving you free use of your hands. OK, so the Vu Back mirror may not rival the discovery of penicillin or splitting the atom, but it’s something, and it happened right here in Maine. Come to think of it, the Vu-Back mirror probably isn’t as important as the invention of the “stick-um” note, but like I said, it’s SOMETHING and it deserves a plaque of recognition. And another thing! Where are the historic markers in
Brunswick telling visitors about when President Franklin Pierce — 14th president of these United States (185357) — lived there while a student at Bowdoin College and probably frequented many of the same crazy college-kid haunts crazy college kids hang around today? “But, John,” you say, “Franklin Pierce is considered one of our worst presidents, and on the rare occasions when he is talked about by scholars the words ‘weak’ and ‘vacillating’ are mentioned often in the discussions. Why would we want to tell tourists about him and his association with our state?” Another good point. It’s true Pierce had a less than stellar presidency, so what else is new? True, he managed to make the division in his party — the Democrats — even worse than it was before they nominated him. He was even denied the
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nomination of his party at the convention of 1856 but, hey, he was president, he did live in Brunswick, he is part of the Maine experience. Even scholars can’t deny to Pierce the crowning achievement of his presidency — the Gadsden Purchase. Maybe other examples would demonstrate my point better. Where’s the historic marker in Norway to show the exact spot where golf tees were first produced? Speaking of wooden things, are you aware of any official recognition given to Charles Forster of Bangor? “Was he wooden?” you ask, sarcastically. Charles Forster of Bangor was only the inventor of the toothpick and after he invented the ingenious little things he began making them in his shop soon after the Civil War. You’d think orthodontists would want to recognize Forster as a small way of thanking him for all the crooked front teeth his simple
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Canaan woman wins GFWC Clubwomen Photography Contest FREEPORT — A Women’s Club member from Canaan was the winner of the Maine General Federation of Woman’s Clubs annual clubwomen photography show. The winner of the show, as well as the GFWC’s high school student art show, were announced by the art department chair, artist Barbara Hathaway, of Wilton, at the GFWC Maine Convention,which was held at the Hilton Garden Inn. The clubwoman photography contest was won by
GFWC Maine President Nancy Ames, of Canaan. Ames won first place in color, “The World in Pictures,” “Living Things,” 1st color in still life and 1st Place color in “Volunteer In Action.” The Clubwoman Poetry Contest was won by Jean Lawrence, of the Waldoboro Woman’s Club. Her poem, “Bertha’s Gift,” was about the making of the flag of the state of Maine. Robe r t a Mor r ill, of Westbrook, was juror for the poetry contest.
T he Club Creativit y Award Entry was won by GFWC Maine Castine Woman’s Club and was the best narrative for Art In The Community reporting for 2018. This club has partnered with Wilson Museum and the Museum’s Hutchins Education Center, offering 20-plus art-related workshops, lectures and activities to the community. High school students participated from across the state, sponsored by a local GFWC Maine club, participated in the high school
art contest. Jurors for the high school art contest were artist Mary Brooking, of Westbrook, photographer Morgain Bailey, of Kingfield, and Hal Thomas, of Westbrook. Award of Merits went to Abigail Ouellette, ninth grade, and Angelana Darling, 12th grade, both of Gorham, sponsored by the Gorham Woman’s Club. Honorable Mention went to Mennan Ratib, 10th grade, Westbrook; Fourth place went to Emma Henry, 12th grade, Ellsworth, spon-
sored by the Castine Woman’s Club; third place went to Naaki Lento, 12th grade, George Stevens Academy, Blue Hill, sponsored by the Castine club; second place was Autumn Heil, 12th grade, Gorham; the first place winner was Mackenzie Tapley, 12 grade, George Stevens Academy. The art show and contest help encourage the high school art students to continue in the arts and gives them experience in showing their art work. The top four winners received mon-
etary awards, ribbons and certificates. Art department Chair Hathaway studied art at the University of Augusta and gives art instruction with scheduling in Farmington Community Adult Education brochures and website. Lessons are given at the Hathaway Art Studio & Gallery in Wilton, Maine. GFWC Maine has a Northern District president, Libby Wiers, of St.
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We win when we see others win
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Britny Belskis has earned an associate degree in early childhood education and is continuing her ministerial studies at Southeastern University in Florida.
Hey friends, I read a quote from one of my favorite authors a few days ago on Instagram that said, “We win when we want others to win.” I
don’t know about you, but this just stopped me right in my tracks. I feel like this is an example of what we as humans are created for. In this article we will tackle a few steps to guide you through this process. In a world that is spinning so fast, our only focus is on ourselves rather than on other people. We tend to focus on what is important to us, our wants, needs and other means that we might have. It’s totally OK to feel like this — it’s our humanist coming
out. To be honest, I am like this sometimes, too. But it’s when we decide to choose to live differently, to focus our mindset on helping others to reach their full potential, that brings us closer to the incredible joy in our own lives. You may be wondering what that might look like in your daily life. It may look like being a mother or father figure in that child’s life who only has one parent at home. Or it might look like building each other up when the world is telling us that we
aren’t enough. Whatever the calling is, pursue it with your whole heart. This is evident in my own life. I try to make a point to call out and evoke the wonders in someone’s life. I love seeing the transitional shift where they decide to leave the darkness behind and walk into the calling that has been set forth in their life. It’s seeing the win in that person’s life. Doing that leads us into seeing the win in our life, as well as speaking the win in another person’s life. Once
you determine what your win is, that is what you will focus on. It can be in a relationship. For instance, Andy Stanley described his and his wife’s win for their relationship was to be always where the other person is. What I think he meant was that you like what the other person does. It can be one year down the road, five years down the road or even 35 years down the road. The Stanley’s win was that they want to still be around each other from the starting point to the finish line.
This also shows us when we are seeing the win in others’ lives. What this looks like in my own life was when there were voices that were telling me not to go into ministry because of different things, I had others speaking out the win in my own life. That propelled me forward to prepare myself to see that win in my own life. So here is the next step for you — proclaim the win in your life and others. Celebrate the small victories!
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Norridgewock receives $325,000 for wastewater infrastructure upgrades NORRIDGEWOCK — The Town of Norridgewock has been selected by the federal government to receive a total of $325,000 for upgrades to its wastewater system. USDA Rural Development State Director Timothy P. Hobbs said “This investment in the Town of Norridgewock will ensure properly working wastewater infrastructure for 314 house-
holds, 24 businesses, and six public facilities, while preserving the health of the Kennebec River watershed. Investments like this one are vital to supporting quality of life in Maine communities.” Rural communities, water districts and other eligible entities can use the funds for drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems. The projects must be in rural communities
with 10,000 or fewer residents. The town has been selected to receive a Water and Waste Direct Loan in the amount of $240,000 and a grant in the amount of $85,000. This Rural Development investment will be used to improve the town’s wastewater treatment facility and three sewer pump stations. The sewer system serves residents, businesses
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City parks are for more than just picnics
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Bob Nanz is watching a game of cricket and trying to figure out what’s taking place. Roger Simons keeps a tight hold on a pole as he soars through the air. Betty and Sam Nichols have their eyes peeled on vehicles speeding around a race track. These scenes may seem to have little in common, but they share one thing — they’re all taking place in city parks throughout the country and represent the surprising variety of attractions and activities available in those settings. The cricket game is being played at Kapiolani Regional Park, which is home to the Honolulu Cricket Club. Roger Simons is taking trapeze lessons which are offered at the park on Governors Island near downtown New York City. Equally dramatic is the action taking place in Belle Isle Park, which intrigued Betty and Sam Nichols. The race track there hosts the annual Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, along with music performances and other entertainment. An A (animals) to Z (zoos) choice of unexpected attractions is available at city parks throughout the country. When America’s bison population plummeted in the 1890s, a small herd was placed in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, where a breeding program helped to preserve the iconic animals. Today visitors may get up close and personal with the majestic creatures that still inhabit the preserve. The Holy Grail for some wildlife watchers is Forest Park
in St. Louis. A count of species seen there lists 216 types of birds, 66 of butterflies and 21 mammals, including fox, coyote and mink. A treasure trove also awaits art aficionados at some urban enclaves. Forest Park, City Park in New Orleans, Chicago’s Grant Park and Golden Gate Park have an imposing art museum on campus. Some parks double as outdoor museums. New Orleans’ City Park and Zilker Park in Austin have a sculpture garden; art installations enhance the Discovery Green in Houston; and Papago Park in Phoenix displays a rotating collection of works. Art with a message is a feature of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens in Rockefeller Park. They celebrate groups comprising the city’s population with sculptures, paintings and plaques. Among figures so honored are the Polish composer Frederic Chopin and the Irish playwright Sean O’Casey. For those who prefer a natural setting, a trail in Papago Park leads to and through red sandstone buttes. Science buffs head for the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, the Austin Nature and Science Center in Zilker Park and the Museum of Nature and Science in City Park, Denver. Then there are museums with a narrow focus. These include the Oregon Holocaust Museum in Portland’s Washington Park and Hall of Fame Fire Museum in Papago Park. Some parks provide perfect settings for musical and other presentations. Among its many attractions, Central Park in New York City hosts free performances by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, sometimes accompanied
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Living in peace at Peace Ridge Sanctuary According to the organization’s web site, www. peaceridge.org, the sanctuary is “situated atop a hill overlooking hundreds of acres of protected forests... a peaceful enclave of pastures and ponds, making it a haven for wildlife and farmed animals alike.” Peace Ridge is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to plan a visit, call 207-722-3035 or visit www.peaceridgesanctuary.org. Daniella Tessier founded Peace Ridge Sanctuary, described as “a loving home for neglected and abused animals.” After working for the animal rights move-
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JMG Step-Up students attain success through hard work, support By Jessica Rodrigue
As the JMG College Success Specialist at Kennebec Valley Community College, it has been an honor to witness, firsthand, the incredible academic journey of Jillian Cadman and Sergei Bing. Over the past three years, I have had the privilege of watching these two grow, mature and overcome many obstacles on their path to success. Jillian and Sergei are both foster care youth who have faced some serious challenges. In fact, statistics show that only 2-3 percent of foster youth actually graduate from college.
These two students ignored and beat those odds, and have proceeded to write their own stories. Cadman graduated from KVCC this past December with an associate degree in early childhood education and is interviewing for a position within her field of study. Bing is receiving his associate degree in applied electronics and computer technology from KVCC next month and has already been accepted to the University of Southern Maine, where he will pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science this
fall. Both students credit some very important support systems in place at KVCC . They were enrolled in JMG’s College Success Program, a unique college prep, bridging and attainment program that focuses on ensuring students don’t just enroll in college, but receive the support they need to attain a degree. They also received critical help from the Good WillHinckley College Step-Up Program, which focuses on education, life skills and network development for youth who need a supportive environment.
During a recent conversation with the pair, they both agreed that this journey has been anything but easy. They discussed their battles with anxiety, issues with self-confidence, as well as learning how to prioritize and tune out distractions. There were difficult days where they could have chosen to quit. Instead, they pushed on, proved their resilience, and were able to achieve their goals. And, I am confident that this is only the beginning. The sky is the limit for Jill and Sergei, and I cannot wait to see where the future takes them.
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake raises more than $70,000
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Bowl for Kids’ Sake will directly support the agency’s school, site and community-based, 1-to-1 mentoring programs that serve more than 260 children facing adversity in the Kennebec Valley. The local bowling fundraiser is among four regional Bowl for Kids’ Sake. Others are in the Midcoast, Androscoggin County and Penobscot County. The event is Big Brothers Big
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The other day I spent 30 minutes looking for a financial document I promised I would deliver to our office administrator. After exhausting all logical hiding places, I decided to recreate it, so I spent an additional 40 minutes
racking my brain while drafting up a new document. Within the hou r, signed, sealed and delivered, I presented the document to my office administrator and continued onto the next mission. Being on screech since 5
a.m., I had an overwhelming thirst. As I swung open the refrigerator to investigate the beverage situation, there it was, “my financial document,” hiding behind the orange juice. Have you ever had a morning like this? Please tell
me I am not alone. I thought, wh at’s w rong with my brain? Why didn’t I see that document when I reached for eggs earlier that day? Oh God, Is it menopause or maybe I should start drinking decaf? What’s wrong with me?
Naturally, and no surprise to anyone who knows me, I started researching foods that help with brain power. Then I started researching exercise and nu-
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CATCHING HEALTH
Handy tips on hand disease Dupytren’s contracture By Diane Atwood
About 12 years ago, Donald Jones ran into a friend who used to be a hand surgeon. When they shook hands, the friend felt a cord in Donald’s palm and told him that he had Dupuytren’s contracture. Dupuytren’s means you can’t straighten some of your fingers, usually the ring and/or the little finger and sometimes the thumb. Donald knew what it was. His father had a contracture in one of his fingers. “He didn’t do anything about it until his finger curled over and grew right into his palm,” said Donald. “He had to have major surgery. They had to cut the cords in his hand to open up his fingers.“ How Dupuytren’s develops Underneath all skin, including on the palm, is a sheet of connective tissue, the fas-
cia. With Dupuytren’s, the fascia becomes diseased. The first sign is usually a small nodule or a bump in the palm, says Dr. Youssra Marjoua, a Portland orthopaedic surgeon and hand specialist. “It may feel like a callous,” he said. “There’s no pain, but it continues to evolve into a cord. The cord doesn’t immediately contract, but eventually will attach to the skin above. As that happens, it starts to actually bring the skin down and leads to a flexed finger.” The highest prevalence is in senior Caucasian men, mostly of northern European descent. They usually have a family history of the condition. Donald’s progressed slowly in both ring fingers. “I would shake hands and it would feel funny,” he said. “Your finger has curled over and you can’t even force it back. “
In April, he had a procedure to release the cords and his bent fingers, first in one hand and a month later, the other. He could have opted for surgery to remove the diseased fascia, but instead, had an enzyme, Xiaflex, injected into the cord. The enzyme softens and weakens the cord so that in a day or two it’s possible to break it up by stretching and bending the finger. In one finger, Donald inadvertently did it on his own. “I had the shot one day and the next day I was shopping, I grabbed the door of the bottle return to drop the bottles in and I felt it pull a little bit. When I went in that next day to have it stretched, he said, ‘Oh, you already did it.’ So that pulling already stretched it some and then he did the rest.” Donald says he’s glad he had the procedure done because his fingers are no
longer bent. But he still has a bit of trouble opening jars and there’s a chance he’ll have another procedure in the future on his little finger, which has a cord. Deciding how or if to treat Marjoua says it’s difficult to predict the severity of the disease. Just because there is a nodule, or even a cord, doesn’t mean the finger will bend. To make a diagnosis, in addition to asking questions and examining the hand, the doctor will do a tabletop test, where the patient puts his hand palm down on a table. If all fingers and the entire surface of the palm can be flat without any gap, it usually means the contraction doesn’t need intervention. If treatment is necessary, two factors should be considered before choosing surgery versus an injection. First: Is there a clear palpable cord that medicine can
Donald demonstrating how his father’s finger looked.
He’s pointing to the cord in his hand that indicates he MAY develop another contracture.
be safely injected into? The medicine must only go into diseased tissue and not in the tendon or surrounding arteries and nerves. Second: If it’s so severe the patient has a finger and palm deformity and the cord can’t be seen, surgery is an option. Some can choose between surgery or injection. In surgery, because the diseased
fascia is removed, there is less chance of a recurrence, but it usually can’t be totally removed, so it doesn’t eliminate the risk. Either way, there is no easy way to predict a recurrence. Anyone who suspects he may have Dupuytren’s shouldn’t wait until his finger is curled over before seeing a doctor.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Lucas Allen (Walt Disney Pictures) 1992’s “Aladdin” remains one of Disney’s most beloved animated films and one of the titles that helped save its animation studio. It’s also best remembered for the late great Robin Williams’ beloved performance as the Genie. With the recent clout of adapting their animated
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‘Aladdin’ classics into live-action blockbusters, Disney naturally brings back the colorful adventure for a new generation of fans. The new version is brought to life by visionary filmmaker Guy Ritchie, who’s best known nowadays for his Sherlock Holmes films. In the town of Agrabah, a young thief named Aladdin (Mena Massoud) survives each day with the help of his pet monkey, Abu. He meets a beautiful princess named Jasmine (Naomi Scott), who’s snuck out of her kingdom to mingle with the townsfolk. She dreams of a better life beyond her kingdom, and her sultan father (Navid Negahban) has insisted she marry Prince
Anders (Billy Magnussen) of Skanland. Just then, Aladdin gets caught and ends up in the clutches of the evil Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) for a sinister plan. At the Cave of Wonders, Aladdin finds a magical lamp that unleashes the blue Genie (Will Smith) with a three-wish contract. For his first wish, Aladdin wishes to become a prince to impress Jasmine because of his love for her. As Prince Ali of Abudah, he manages to connect with the princess especially through a magic carpet ride. But Jafar and his parrot Iago (Alan Tudyk) becomes aware of the act and threatens to steal the lamp and the Genie for his own means. It’s easy to criticize a Dis-
ney movie like this for basically retelling a classic animated movie in live-action form especially for something as beloved as Aladdin. But for all that trouble, the movie still manages to succeed in extending this story while offering new takes on classic moments we all remember. It shares some of the original’s magic just enough that both longtime fans and newcomers can find something to enjoy. At its two-hour length, this movie doesn’t outstay its welcome and it’s very worth watching. In the tradition of these Disney movies, the visual appeal is astounding, with a variety of colors splashing on the screen. The production value and cinematography
are well-made to the point that it looked like every cent of the budget shows the commitment the filmmakers put a lot into. Some of the CGI can be wonky, but it’s not too distracting enough that you’ll be busy being entertained by the spectacle. The original songs are also well performed by the actors especially “Friend Like Me,” “Prince Ali,” and “A Whole New World” feel just as magical as when they were first written. Smith brings his own voice and comedic timing to the Genie role successfully without simply replaying what Williams did before. He’s also naturally entertaining by reminding us why we loved the Fresh Prince to
begin with. Massoud makes a very believable version of the title character, while Scott makes a lasting impression as a strong female lead. Kenzari is a fine Jafar, but doesn’t have enough of the character’s evil personality in the original to make him very threatening. Like the other live-action Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its tricky journey to the screen and comes out as entertaining and magical in its own way. But it won’t be the last of these this year, so we’ll see how the upcoming “The Lion King” will stack up. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG (for some action/peril) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3.5 Stars (Out of Four)
craziness — so I sat back and pondered. Reality check and the lights came on. The truth is there is nothing wrong with me or you, for that matter. We are normal people trying to get it all done in a world of craziness, while juggling multiple roles with family, work and play. Now what to do about it?
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