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Former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and family members visit the Alfond Youth and Community Center

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By Mark Huard It was an amazing day for youth of the Alfond Youth Center now the Alfond Youth and Community Center. What made it so special? One word, GRONK! That’s right, former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski arrived at the center on Wednesday afternoon and spent some time playing footall and doing drills with about 150 kids! The center is in the midst of completing it’s addition, The Peter G. Alfond Pathway To Wellness, that will feature both and adult and youth “Gronk Zone.” These fitness rooms will feature Gronk Fitness Equipment and be open to the community at affordable rates. Gronk, now transitioning from a football legend to philanthropist, agreed to spend time with the center’s youth throwing passes and competing in “Best Gronk Spikes.” Also in attendance was Gronks father Gordan, founder of Gronk Fitness and his brother Gordie. “Seven year old Kamden York of Waterville said when daddy watches Gronk and the patriots on TV he cries. He said Gronk is the best tight end in the world so who wouldn’t want to meet him. He said I am going to be a jacked

FEATURE ARTICLES Handy tips on hand disease Dupytren’s contraclure............ 3 Who will inherit your money? ......9 What’s wrong with me?.......... 10 City parks are for more than just picnics ..................................14 Overnight stays ......................13

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Mark Huard photo Wow, a photo with the football legend! football player like Gronk one day. Kamden is 7 and a student at mount Merici academy , he plays football , baseball and basketball at the Alfond Youth center. After having a blast of time with the kids, they all headed over to Colby College for the Center’s Annual Appeal Kickoff event. After a warm welcome

they each spoke about their belief in a life of fitness, with family and community, and how the AYCC is on the right path towards providing this crucial fact of wellness to Waterville and its surrounding towns. After the Gronkowskis left the stage Governor Janet Mills thanked them for their support and snuck in a photo with number 87.

The event also featured awards for Volunteers of the Year and Hall of Fame inductees as well as some truly talented youth performers bringing down the house. Thanks to some Gronk-signed footballs and game jersey up for

auction the event raised over $125,000 just last night. “This is an amazingly generous community,” explained Ken Walsh, AYCC CEO. “We are for-

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We win when we see others win Britny Belskis

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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

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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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tunate to be amidst people who truly believe in our mission and support it with such amazing gifts.” Romeo Paganucci Volunteer of the Year Award – Joseph Karter Martha Paganucci Volunteer of the Year AwardGail Carlson Hall of Famers – Dr. Margaret Griffin, Sue Hawkes, Commissioner Randall Liberty, Sheridan Corporation – President Mitch Sammons Performers – Evelyn LaCroix, Haley Libby, Lydia & Josette Gilman, Sophie Mihm and Sophia Scheck, TNT Dancers. The Kennebec Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra played during our cocktail hour and during the event we featured five youth acts: 11-year-old sensation Evelyn LaCroix performed “You Say” sing-

ing and playing piano, by Lauren Daigle, 16-year-old Haley Libby performed a contemporary dance routing she choreographed to Lady Gaga’s Is that Alright? She was followed by Josette and Lydia Gilman’s beautiful harmony singing Opportunity by Sia. The due, S Squared consists of Sophie Mihm on piano and Sophia Scheck on violin playing Lindsey Stirling’s Arena. To get the audience enthused the dance troop from TNT Dance Studio performed a rousing Hip Hop routine to Drop it Like A Toddler. Each performance receives a $500 scholarship to further their artistic learning and the orchestra and dance groups earned $500 for their organizations to give out their own scholarships to youth in need. Additional Gronk photos on page 4.

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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 fascia. With Dupuytren’s, the fascia becomes diseased. The first sign is usually a small nodule or a bump in the palm, says Dr.

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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 cont ract, but event ually 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

Picture is Donald demonstrating how his father’s finger looked.

How Donald’s finger looked before procedure.

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 f lat without any gap, it usually means the contraction doesn’t need intervention. If treatment is neces-

sary, two factors should be considered before choosing surgery versus an injection. First: Is there a clear palpable cord that medicine can 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.

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He’s pointing to the cord in his hand that indicates he MAY develop another contracture.

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.

Ellen Roy (Gower) McGregor 1958 -2019

SKOWHEGAN — Ellen McGregor, 60, passed away at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, on May 25, 2019, after bravely battling cancer for the past nine months. Ellen was born Dec. 7, 1958, in Skowhegan, the daughter of Edward J. Roy, Jr. and Verna Dionne Roy. She g radu ated f rom Skowhega n Area High School and the University of Maine. She cherished time spent with her children and grand-children,

loving to cook for all to enjoy. The numerous art pieces cherished by family

members are testament to her artistic flair. She loved gardening and flowers and was proud of her FTD Florist Designer Certificate. In past years, she was employed as a legal secretary, most recently in the office of attorney Stephen Packard in Newport. Ellen was predeceased by her father, Edward J. Roy Jr. Survivors include daughters, Katherine (Michael) Alberico of Topsham and Danielle Gower of Skowhegan; son, Edward

McGregor of Portland; grandchildren Marie, Vincent and Sylvia Alberico of Topsham; former husband and soul-mate, George McGregor of Skowhegan and Livermore Falls, who gave her considerable comfort and support throughout her illness. She is also survived by her mother, Verna D. Lister of Skowhegan; brother, Stephen (Calla) of Falmouth and Madison; brother Eric (Brenda) of Norridgewock; several nieces and nephews and

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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR JUNE June 21 — Spectrum Generations 17th annual Golf Fore a Cause Tournament, Brunswick Golf Club, 1 p.m., homestyle BBQ and live music around the fire pit follow, $125 / individual, $450/team and includes 18 holes with cart, bagged lunch (catered by Cohen on the Meadows), homestyle BBQ dinner, awards, contests for longest drive, accuracy drive, putting and hole-inone contest for a chance to win $5,000. www. spectrumgenerations.org/ golf. June 21 — Reception for "Striped" and "Tom Ferrero: The Places in Between" exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Harlow Gallery, 100 Water St., Hallowell, free, open to public, harlowgallery.org, 207-622-3813. June 21 — Maine Wildlife Park Open House, 5-8 p.m., watch the animals feed, including moose, lynx, foxes, cougars, vultures and bears, mainewildlifepark@ maine.rr.com. June 21, 22 — Rumford Association for the Advancement of Performing Arts Murder Mystery Dinner Theater "Talk about a Murder!" beginning at 6 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles hall, 129 Rumford Ave., Rumford, 207-3690205. June 22 — Property Pedal Bike Tour, Kennebec Valley Bike Club and KLT tour highlighting most scenic properties; two routes, beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced, Route TBD, 207-377-2848. June 22 — Annual "Run

for Cash Memorial 5K and Family Race" to benefit Veterans Count Maine, 7:45 a.m., Old Orchard Beach High School, 40 Emerson Cummings Blvd., Old Orchard Beach, 207-8280754. (Register before June 10 for guaranteed collectible T-shirt.) June 22 — Deputy Dennis P. Sampson 5K run/ walk in memory of deputy June 22; registation 8:15 a.m., race at 9 a.m.; Poland Spring Heritage Days, 10 a.m. Poland Spring Inn, 640 Maine St. (Route 26), Poland Spring, https:// dps5k.weebly.com. June 22 — Mahoosuc Land Trust tee identification walk, 9-10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm, Bethel. www.mahoosuc.org/ events-calendar, barbara@ mahoosuc.org, 207-8243806. June 22 — Raymond Garden Tour, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., self-guided tour of seven local gardens, benefits Raymond Village Library, $15, $20 day of tour, ticket information at raymondvillagelibrary.org. June 22 — Greene Baptist Church frontier oneday Vacation Bible School adventure, for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, 9:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the church, 102 Main St., Greene, register at https://vbspro.events/p/ events/558f8f. June 22 — Rangeley Lupine Festival, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Outdoor Heritage Museum, Oquossoc, 207864-5571. June 22 — Topsham Public Library screening "Muppet Treasure Island," 1 p.m., rated G, free, open to public, popcorn will

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Bodkin presents “Hercules in Hell: A Greek Myth,” 1-2 p.m., Androscoggin Community Room, teens 12 and older, adults welcome. June 26 — AuthorMargy Burns Knight presenst "Discover Your World: An Interactive Workshop for Caregivers, Educators & Librarians," 5-7 p.m. Community Room, Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., Augusta. Free, open to public, registration required by June 21; participants get free autographed books and supper; 207-626-2415. June 26 — Author James Hornor at Tospham Public Library, 6 p.m., 25 Foreside Road, 207-725-1727, www. topshamlibrary.org. June 27 — Master’s in Cybersecurity celebration and open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Jeanie’s Café at Thomas College, 180 West River Road, Waterville, 207-859-1111. June 27 — Lewiston Public Library will host New England author Theodora Goss, 5:30 p.m., 200 Lisbon St., Lewiston, 207-513-3135. 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, 207-241-5374. June 28 — Red Cross blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Masonic Hall, 92 Weston St., Turner, 1-800-REDCROSS. 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, 207-6472787. June 28 — Mallet Brothers Band, Hymn for Her perform at Waterville Rocks! 5:30-8:30 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, 207397-2241. 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.

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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 st udio. It’s also best remembered for the late great Robin Williams’ beloved performance as the Genie. With the recent clout of adapting their animated classics into live-action blockbu ste r s, Disney nat u rally br ings back the colorful adventure

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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 b e aut i f u l pr i nce ss 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 Pr ince A nders (Billy Mag nussen) of Skanland. Just then, Aladdin gets caught and ends up in the clutches of the evil

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cially 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 al l re me mbe r. 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. T he or ig i nal songs are also well performed by the actors especially “Friend Like Me,” “Pr ince 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 enter taining 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 liveaction Disney remakes, “Aladdin” handles its t r ick y jour ney 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)

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V. Paul Reynolds It was mid-November in the Big Deer Woods. A

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men, operating under the illusion I was a seasoned deer hunter who would drum up a strategy to outwit these bucks, were looking for leadership. Protest as I might, they insisted I help and show them how to pursue the deer. “Tell you what,” I said to the eager twosome. “We’ll give it an hour, then yours truly is on his way back to camp to dry out, ok?” I offered. With the two boys posted at likely exit corridors through the tangle of whippets in the two-year old cutting, I began zig-zagging my way through the tangle in

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choosing; the novice hunter did not. I was furious and read him out for “going rogue” and not sticking to the game plan. “You blew it, son,” I hissed. “I moved that buck to right where you were supposed to be! What’s the matter with your head? Why in hell did you move? You guys are on your own. I am soaked and freezing and going back to camp.” Duly chastised, the young hunter apologized. After things cooled down, the second young hunter showed

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Graduates will be recognized at cybersecurity celebration June 27 WATERVILLE — Thomas College is set to host a Master’s in Cybersecurity celebration and open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 27, in Jeanie’s Café at Thomas College. The first cohort of Master’s in Cybersecurity graduates will be in attendance to offer advice and information to prospective students. Faculty and staff will be available to

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up.”That other buck is still in there, Unc. I swear I can smell him in those thickets,” he said. This story has a happy ending, sort of, and a lesson for experienced deer hunters who mentor young, aspiring hunters. The rain let up some. I was in the game and just couldn’t give up, not with a buck possibly that close. With the boys posted again, I went back in the whippet tangle for another push. It was a slog, but be-

fore the afternoon was over a thick-necked, 12-point buck evading my scent sealed its fate while running in front of my nephew’s .32 Special. His first deer was a trophy buck. You can imagine his excitement and the joy I felt for him. Looking back upon that proud and wonderful day in the deer woods so long ago, the memory of the joy remains tainted some, though, for me personally. Losing my cool and chewing out that eager young hunter was not the right thing to do. Those of us who bring young people along in the deer woods, or on the trout waters, need to do so with care and compassion, re-

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LC Bates Museum offers free Saturday programs for kids in June those attending may make fish prints, their own artistic print of a Maine fish, to take home. The session is inspired by the traditional Japanese art of gyotaku, which began as a way for fishermen to record and compare their catches. For more information about the L.C. Bates Museum’s Saturday special activities in June, contact the L.C.Bates Museum at Good Will-Hinckley at 207-2384250 or lcbates@gwh.org. The L.C. Bates Museum is on U.S. Route 201 in Hinckley, on the campus of Good Will-Hinckley.

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Waterville Woodlands Future footballers offered free clinic June 22 hosting free summer concert series

W I NSLOW — Wi nslow Youth Football and Waterville Youth Football, both based in Central Maine, have come together to offer a First Down Football program for all children grades K through 3 for 2019-2020 school year, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday June 22 at Winslow’s Poulin Field. This free event is part of USA Football’s First Down

initiative. Winslow and Waterville USA Football trained coaches and varsity players will be working with the kids, introducing them to the fun and fitness of football by teaching the basic skills of running, jumping, passing and catching in an safe, upbeat, dynamic environment. First Down skills and drills are aligned with USA Football’s Football Devel-

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Augusta physician named 2019 Family Physician of the Year AUGUSTA – The Maine Academy of Family Physicians has awarded Julia McDonald, DO, MPH, Maine’s 2019 Family Physician of the Year. As a faculty member at the Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency who sees patients at the Family Medicine Institute, McDonald’s practice includes primary care for all ages, obstetrics, hospital medicine, addiction treatment and reproductive

health care, according to a news release from MaineGeneral Health. McDonald’s nomination specifically notes her perseverance, depth, passion and dedication. “She meets patients in the moment and develops a plan that works for them while meeting their traditional medical needs. She engages their spirit, joy and hope. And, as a practicing osteopath with endless energy and enthusiasm, she works to provide

comprehensive, practical and cost-effective care to her patients.” “I am incredibly honored and humbled to receive this award,” McDonald said. “I love working in family medicine and taking care of patients of all ages and genders at different stages of life. I appreciate the breadth of my practice and I value patient relationships over time and across generations. Every day I am deeply grateful for the opportu-

nity to be a part of so many lives. I extend thanks to my colleagues and teammates at FMI, without whom we couldn’t provide excellent, patient-centered care.” McDonald earned a master’s degree in public health and her doctorate in osteopathy from the University of New England before completing training at the Greater Lawrence Family Medicine Residency in Massachusetts, where she served as chief resident. Submitted photo

Who will inherit your money? When you pass, who will inherit your assets? Will your assets be distributed via the probate process? (And will information about your estate therefore become public record?) What if someone should challenge your Last Will and Testament? Will the probate of your assets be an extended and costly process for your estate? Truth be told, most of the pitfalls of estate distribution can be avoided. Your estate can be distributed to whomever you want, as efficiently as you want, and as privately as you want. What is the se-

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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 ad-

ditional 40 minutes racking my brain while drafting up a new document. Within the hour, 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, what’s wrong 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 nutrition for eye health and vision. I do eat lots of leafy greens and vegetables that enhance eye health. I also eat nuts and salmon, containing omega 3 fatty acids to help with brain function and memory — all great material for futures articles but no answers

to my lost document 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? How about if we all lean on each other and say, “It’s OK to take a break; it’s OK to go for a walk and clear your head; it’s OK to take time for self.” Did you know you can be 22 percent more productive and have a 21 percent clearer mind

with only 30 minutes of exercise a day? That is good selftime well spent. A recent study by The University of Bristol in England analyzed 200 employees at three different locations working in different industries. The employees evaluated themselves on a day with exercise and a day without. The results were astonishing. On workout days, participants’ scores were 21 percent higher for concentration on work, 22 percent higher for finishing their work on time, 25 percent higher for working without unscheduled breaks,

and an incredible 41 percent higher for feeling motivated to work. There are many other studies proving similar results. By giving yourself more attention through exercise, you can actually give more to those you love. So, you ask, what is the best exercise? I say anything you love doing. Luckily for us, the number one answer science has come up with is “walking.” Almost everyone can walk, and it doesn’t take special equipment — just a good pair of sneakers. Live Long, Live Well

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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 VuBack mirror in 1936? “What the #&%@ is a Vu-Back 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 (1853-57) — 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 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 Pur-

chase. 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 wooden invention helped create. It would also be nice to have a marker in Winthrop that tells people all about that town’s famous native — Ezekiel J. Bailey.

“OK, John, I’ll bite again. Who was he?” Ezekiel J. Bailey built the nation’s first oilcloth factory in his hometown of Winthrop in 1845. Many more oilcloth factories would soon follow, but Bailey was the first. Despite the fact some might think I’m all wet here, I think Ezekiel deserves some long-overdue recognition. Come on, you folks in Winthrop! Where’s Zeke’s roadside marker? John McDonald is a storyteller and author of five regional best selling books, including “The Maine Dictionary” and “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar.” To book him for your next special event, call 207-240-8324 or email maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@yahoo. com

Incorporating technology into your oral hygiene routine Everyone has heard that we should be brushing our teeth twice a day and flossing routinely. While this notion is still correct, technology has made it easier than ever to clean our mouths more effectively and efficiently. With the use of electric toothbrushes, waterflossers (Waterpik)

and smart technology, we can utilize new techniques to help make our jobs easier and our mouths healthier. Electric toothbrushes have been shown to reduce plaque by 21 percent and gingivitis by 11 percent when compared to manual toothbrushes after three months. Smart technol-

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Waterflossing is a newer device with a lot of promise. The flosser sprays water into the pockets around our teeth to remove plaque. Waterpiks or waterflossers don’t rely on direct contact of the tooth, and therefore can get into tougher to reach areas of the mouth as compared to dental

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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

Submitted photo 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 by fireworks. Music from rock to classical to opera is presented at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Grant Park, a dramatic bandshell planned by the worldfamous architect Frank Gehry. Its design, coupled with a state-of-the-art sound sys-

tem, creates acoustics comparable to those of an indoor concert hall. Crowds have gathered in Denver’s City Park to enjoy live concerts for more than 125 years, and they continue to be attracted by the sounds of jazz, blues and salsa. Music ranging from rock and pop to traditional Hawaiian songs is presented at the Kapiolani Park’s Waikiki Shell. Of course, parks should have gardens, and it’s no surprise when they do. What is surprising is the variety of plantings. Rose lovers find more than 500 varieties at the International Rose Test Garden adjacent to Washington Park in Portland, Ore. Graceful Japanese gardens greet visitors to Rockefeller Park and Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. Golden Gate Park includes flowers and plants mentioned in William Shakespeare’s plays, while Papago Park is home to a desert botanical garden. I promised you zoos and

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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 con side r at ion: 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

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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. Having 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 or wildlife, check out state and national campgrounds.

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regular campgrounds complete with reviews. Other resources are books. If you like the old fashion printed material, there are a lot of choices. Also, for State campgrounds, go to the state you are interested in and search “campgrounds”. For Federal ones, start with nps.gov. Another site I use, especially for BLM land out West, is freecampsite.net. Once you start searching, you will find other sources that meet your style. To quote Arlo Guthrie, “This land is your land, this land is my land, from …”. Now get out and explore!

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Huard’s Sport Karate team member Hunter Moser, 9, of Winslow, captured first place in fighting and fourth place in forms at the KICKS USA Nationals at Gardiner High School on Saturday May 18.

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