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St. Patrick’s Day Bethel students visit the State House snowshoe hike at French Falls
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Rosalie Barstow, Silvia Saito, Sen. Lisa Keim, Mallory Raymond AUGUSTA — Th ree fourth-grade students from Crescent Park School in Bethel visited the State House on Tuesday, Feb. 19, to serve as honorary pages in the Maine Senate. Dur-
ing their visit, they met with their state senator, Lisa Keim (R-Oxford). The honorary page program provides an opportunity for students from third grade through high school
to participate in the legislative process for one day’s session in either the House or Senate. For more information about the program, contact Senator Keim’s office at 207-287-1505.
(optional), water,a snack warm clothing (layers suggested). If you are in need of snow shoes to borrow, please let alert the committee in advance. French Falls Recre at ion A r e a i s ow ne d and conser ved by the Androscoggin Land Trust and leased to the Town of Jay. You can learn more about French Falls at https:// androscogginlandtrust. org/land-projects/frenchfalls-recreation-area/.
Open invitation from Mt. Blue Area Garden Club FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue Area Garden Club is inviting the public to join them to share gardening tips at the next meeting Tuesday, March 19, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Farmington Falls Road. Members will share gardening tips they have gleaned over their years of
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Funny things kids say! you want to smell fish?� – Diane Ouellette of Monmouth.
My young son came in from playing outdoors. He happily announced that the neighbors got a brand new car. “What kind of car did they get?� we asked him. “They have a Jesus car,� he replied. It took the family a few minutes to figure out that our neighbors had bought a Chrysler. – Charlotte Bassett of Hallowell.
the rake? EAMON: No, it goes with the ant. They eat the cake at picnics. ME: Mouse and house? EAMON: No, houses d o n’ t m a k e s o u n d s , Grandma. ME: Well, that was fun. Let’s put a star on it. – Nor ma Warden of Auburn.
when I tried to help him with his new pre-school workbook: ME: Circle the pictures that rhyme. That means they sound the same. Like log, tree, frog. Which two sound alike? EAMON: Logs and trees don’t have sounds and frogs say ribbit. ME: draw a line to the pictures that rhyme. Here’s a ring and a king. EAMON: The Priness always gets the ring. ME: How about the cake? Do you think it goes with
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Film challenges IQ testing, limits placed on people with intellectual disabilities RUMFORD — Hope Association is hosting a screening of the new documentary “Intelligent Lives” Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at Hope Association’s main office, 85 Lincoln Ave., formerly the Rumford Armory. The screening and discussion are free and open to the public. “Intelligent Lives” stars three pioneering young American adults with intellectual disabilities — Micah, Naieer and Naomie — who challenge perceptions of intelligence as they navigate high school, college and the workforce. Academy
Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes the lives of these central characters through the emotional story of his son, Jesse, as the film unpacks the shameful and ongoing track record of intelligence testing in the U.S. “People with intellectual disabilities are the most segregated of all Americans,” noted Dan Habib, the film’s director and producer. “Only 17 percent of students with intellectual disabilities are included in regular education. Just 40 percent will graduate from high school,
and of the 6.5 million Americans with intellectual disability, barely 15 percent are employed.” “Intelligent Lives” is a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability
from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America. Advance registration is strongly encouraged. To
register or learn more, visit www.HopeAssociation.org. Hope Association has been providing services and supports to individuals with disabilities for over 60 years now. Many individuals supported over the years have gone from 24/7/365 daily support to incredibly independent lives out in the community of their choosing. Come meet some of these incredible individuals and hear firsthand their stories that led to independent living. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New
Hampshire’s Institute on Disability, having created award-winning documentaries. His films have been broa dca st i nt e r n at ionally, nominated for Emmy awards and translated into 17 languages. Habib gave the TEDx talk, “Disabling Segregation” and received the Justice for All Grassroots Awa rd f rom t he American Association of People with Disabilities. In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Obama to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
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Barnes died at age 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Barnes and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen by a committee at SMH to receive The DAISY Award. Awa rds a re presented throughout the year at celebrations attended by the Honoree’s colleagues, patients, and visitors. Each Honoree receives a certificate commending her or him as an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appre-
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Reporting on the meaning of H.O.P.E.
By Diane Atwood Health Reporter
Jack Sullivan knew what it meant to be depressed. He had experienced seasonal affective disorder before but always felt better fairly quickly. About two years ago, things were different. “It just started snowballing and it got way out of control. I was having unbelievable anxiety, then severe depression. I was hospitalized for a little bit and got on a medication that finally worked. I’ve been doing much better.”
It’s not just the medication that’s been helping Sullivan. It’s also the support he’s been getting from a group called H.O.P.E. — Healing of Persons Exceptional. The group was started in 1987 by Dr. Ken Hamilton, a surgeon from South Paris. His initial purpose was to help five of his patients who had cancer “get ahold of their lives and face their life-threatening illness.” “It was modeled after instruction I got in medical school in 1962 that I am to
promise my patients I will do my best to help them get on with their lives.,” he explained. “It wasn’t until we’d been going for a few months that family members wondered if they could be a part of it, and then somebody with depression wondered and then somebody else with some other disease wondered.” The primary mission of H.O.P.E.was and still is to: • Help people find meaning, value and purpose in life • Create a safe place to prac-
tice attitudinal healing and letting go of fear and conflict by seeing life in a peaceful and loving way. The core of what Hamilton has tried to accomplish with H.O.P.E is based on the teachings of Earl Nightingale, who coined the phrase “the essence of success.” “Success to Nightingale was the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. All of us are born with one,” Hamilton added. “Life may make it difficult to serve that ideal, but the greatest service
you can do for yourself and others is to bring the ideal back and serve it.” Sullivan learned about H.O.P.E. from his friend, Bob Gaudreau, who has belonged to a group in Portland for several years. It spoke to him. “I started going along because I was looking for some kind of peace, serenity or whatever. As I started to get better on medication, I continued going to the group because I like going,” Gaudreau said. “I like the people who attend and it’s
a place for me to go. I think of it as a place of refuge. I know I can be safe, I can discuss anything that’s going on with me and vice versa. There’s a lot of support.” For Gaudreau, belonging to H.O.P.E. led to an attitude shift about his own issues. “I find the group to be metaphysical. It answers three questions: Where did we come from? Who are we? Where are we going? And I came up with a fourth question. What are we go-
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March is ‘National Nutrition Month’ so let’s share a meal and eat less Jodi Cornelio
Live Long, Live Well Jodi R. Cornelio, AS, BA, MBA Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker jcornelio@turnerpublishing.net
Since March is National Nutrition month let’s look at ways that we can eat less. Here is a simple state-
ment. If you eat less you will weigh less. Downsize even your healthy choices and your body will downsize, too. Here are some tips to help you focus on eating less.
Eating out 1. S hare a meal with a friend. Many restaurants serve one person enough food for two or maybe three meals. Try asking for one meal and two plates. You will not only save money, you won’t
feel obligated to overeat. The added bonus to this is that if it’s a date night, sharing can be intimate and you will leave the restaurant without being bloated and gassy. “Just saying.” 2. If you’re not into sharing, order just an appetizer and a side salad. Most apps are a meal in themselves and the salad will fill you up. 3. O rder from the kids menu or the senior section as it is typically a smaller portion. 4. I f you order a full meal box up half of it before you start eating to avoid the temptation to eat it all.
Shrink your portion while eating at home or work 1. U se a smaller plate or bowl at the dinner table. You may have grown up being told to “clean your plate.” The problem is that dinner plates have gotten bigger. You don’t have to fill your plate to clean your plate. If that’s the case you’re probably overeating. Either downsize your plate or downsize the amount you load onto your plate. 2. Downsize the utensils. Eat with chop sticks instead of a tablespoon or big fork. It will make your food last longer and you won’t be shoveling large bites into your
mouth. 3. L earn to eyeball appropriate portion sizes. A serving of meat should be no bigger than a deck of cards. That’s 3 oz. A serving of rice or cereal is the size of a small 60 watt light bulb. Baked potatoes should be no bigger than your computer mouse. A serving of vegetables is the size of a baseball. Follow these guidelines and you will automatically have proper portion control. 4. U se smaller single portion containers to store left overs. That way you won’t be tempted to eat more than you need when pulling a bowl out of the re-
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Don’t ignore fainting symptoms By Fred Cicetti
Q. Do older people faint more than younger people? A. Yes. When you pass 70 years, you double the chances of fainting. And the odds triple after 80. Fainting is common. About one in three people faint at least once in a lifetime. Syncope is the medical word for fainting or a temporary — a few seconds — loss of consciousness. Fainting happens when your brain
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ing to do when we find the answers?” Gaudreau related. “H.O.P.E provided answers and helped heal my attitude. I have a mental health challenge called bipolar disorder, but I’m more than a disease — I’m a human being.” The H.O.P.E. group Sullivan and Gaudreau attend is led by Liz Holder, who has her own story to share. “I got sober in 1986. About three or four years later, I started seeking spirituality and discovered attitudinal healing in the form of “A Course in Miracles” by Jerry Jampolsky and Marianne Williamson. That became my passion and I ran a few groups in New York and in Florida,” she said. “I moved to Maine about (nearly 13) years ago and started counseling at Serenity House. I knew I wanted to start a spirituality group, but I couldn’t call it a Course in Miracles. I needed a format.”
isn’t getting enough oxygen from your blood supply. Syncope is often foreshadowed by premonitory symptoms that include nausea, feeling lightheaded and irregular heartbeats. [Personal note: I have what doctors call “presyncope.” My knees buckle and I get very close to passing out but never quite make it. This happens only when I see my own blood in clear bag or syringe. I’ve been kicked out of blood banks.] Syncope is a symptom, not a medical condition. Syncope can be an indicator of a serious problem, so it should not be taken lightly. If you have a fainting spell, get checked out by a doctor. It’s sometimes difficult to diagnose
syncope in seniors because there can be multiple causes. Here’s a typical fainting scenario: You stand up. There’s blood in the legs that has to be redistributed so there’s enough going to your brain. Your nervous system starts sending rapid signals to the heart and blood vessels to correct the imbalance. Older people’s bodies simply don’t respond as well as they used to; they tend to faint more often because of their reduced capacity. In another common syncope scenario, you feel faint after a meal because blood has poured into your digestive system. There are many causes for fainting. Some are benign;
some aren’t. The causes include abnormalities of the blood, brain, arteries and veins, heart, medications and low blood pressure. Passing out can be the only symptom of heart attack in older people. Low blood pressure is commonly caused by drugs for high blood pressure, surgical medications, anti-anxiety agents, diuretics, heart medicines, antidepressants, narcotic painkillers and alcohol. Other causes of low blood pressure include dehydration, heart failure, heart arrhythmias, shock from infection, stroke, severe allergic reaction, major trauma, heart attack and advanced diabetes. Even after extensive testing, the cause of syncope is
not found in almost half of the cases. There are names for categories of syncope. These include: Vasovagal, the common variety, which happens when blood pressure drops suddenly; Situational, a form of vasovagal syncope that is triggered by events such as anxiety, hunger, pain, coughing, wearing a tight collar or urinating; Postural, which occurs when the blood pressure drops suddenly because you got up too fast; Cardiac, which strikes when heart or blood-vessel problems interfere with blood flow; Neu rologic, wh ich is
caused by seizure or stroke. Treatment for syncope depends upon the cause. Treatment may include diet changes, support garments to improve circulation, changing medications, avoiding situations that cause syncope, rising slowly from a sitting or lying position, and installing devices to control your heart rate. 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.”
Holder prayed about it, and about 10 days later Hamilton showed up at Serenity House wanting to talk to someone about his H.O.P.E. groups. “I said ‘Where have you been all my life?’ He said ‘Waiting.’ And so, that’s how it happened. It is my passion to do these groups and to help people. I’ve seen the miracles of HOPE helping people find themselves under all those layers of conditioning and fear. It’s open to anyone.” Hol d e r g u i d e s t wo groups — both free-flowing in that they talk about anything and everything. She’s careful, though, to keep the focus on attitudinal healing. “Attitudinal healing is basically changing the way you think. By changing the way you think, you can change your entire life,” she noted. “It is healing. I have lupus, and I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. My parents died in a car accident, so I’ve suffered severe grief in my
life. You can’t change the past, but you can change the way you look at it and you can change what you do with it. You don’t have to let it define you.” No one knows the difference a H.O.P.E. group can make in someone’s life better than Hamilton. He’s helped guide more than 5,000 meetings —at one time, he was doing eight a week. He’s written three books: “SoulCircling: The Journey to the Who,” “The H.O.P.E. Story” with Joyce Murphy, R.N., and “The H.O.P.E. Manual.” He wants to continue guiding groups and to train others to guide their own H.O.P.E. groups. Holder can also train anyone who’s interested. “What I have learned over the last 47 years is to be shared unconditionally with anybody who can use it for the benefit of themselves or another human being,” Hamilton stressed. “So get in touch with me.” You’ll find lots of information on the H.O.P.E.
website, and here are details about the groups that Hamilton and Holder now lead: • First Congregational Church, Haskell House, 17 E Main St, South Paris, Mondays 4 to 6 p.m.; contact Ken Hamilton 207890-3673.
•M aine Medical Center, Dana Health Education Center, 22 Bramhall St., Room 1, Portland, Wednesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.; contact Liz Holder 727420-2964. • Portland Recovery Community Center, 468 Forest Ave., Portland, Thurs-
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MAINE NEWS CALENDAR MARCH March 16 — Mahoosuc Land Trust workshop on saving birds, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Valentine Farm Conservation Center, 162 North Road, Bethel, 207824-3806. 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 16 — Grandparent and Grandchild Day, part of Youth Art Month, 1-2:30 p.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www.commonstreetarts. org. March 16 — Carter's Cross Country Ski Center fatbike demo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Intervale Road, Bethel, 207-824-3880. March 16 — Author Greg Westrich slideshow "Top Ten Maine Hikes," 4:30 p.m. Carrabassett Valley Public Library and Community Center. March 16 — Annual Back To School Backpack Program St.Patrick's Daythemed dance fundraiser; doors open at 6:30 p.m., dancing from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Augusta Elks Lodge #964, 334 Civic Center Drive, Augusta. March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day snowshoe hike, meeting at the trailhead, French Falls Lane, 1 p.m., hosted by the Recreation Committee, Jay, 207-8976785. March 17 — Forum on the Future “Poverty in Maine: How Can We Help?” 2 to 4 p.m., UMA Jewett Auditorium, 46 University Drive, Augusta, 207-621-3551. March 19 — Mt. Blue
Area Garden Club meeting open to the public, 12:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 612 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. March 20 — Community lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., community hall, 292 Oxford Road (Route 121), Otisfield. March 20 — Mid-Maine Chamber Business After Hours event Wednesday, free,open to the public, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Snow Pond Center for the Arts, 8 Goldenrod Road, Sidney, 207-8733315. 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, 207-6227718. March 20 — Board Game Day, hosted by Friends Advocating for Vassalboro’s Older Residents, 10-11:30 a.m., at the town office, Vassalboro, 207-872-2826. March 21 — "Speaking and Listening: The Art of Dialogue" writers workshop, 4-6 p.m., Waterville Public Library, 75 Elm St., free, registration at https://speaking-andlistencing.eventbrite.com. March 22 — Fill the Plate breakfast to benefit Meals on Wheels of Seniors Plus, 7-9 a.m. Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch, Auburn. Tickets at seniorsplus.org or 207-7954010. March 22, 23 — Light of the World Theater Project presents "The Pilgrim's Progress," Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., Cumston Hall, 796 Main St., Monmouth; tickets by donation at the door. March 23 — Art Yoga
for Kids, part of Youth Art Month, 10-11 a.m. Common Street Arts. Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water St., Waterville, www. commonstreetarts.org. March 23 — United Methodist Church bean supper, 5 p.m., 439 Park Ave., Auburn, 207-7823972. March 24, 25 — Auditionsfor CLT production of "Five Women Wearing the Same Dress," 6 p.m., Great Falls Performing Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn, 207783-0958. March 25 — "Un Jour, Une Histoire: Simone Veil, l'instict de vie," Gendron Franco Center French Film series, 6:30 p.m., free and oepn to public, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, FrancoCenter. org, 207-783-1585. March 25-27 — MSAD 52 pre-k, kindergarten informational meetings, all 6 p.m.: Turner Primary School, March 25, 207225-1030; Greene Central School, March 26, 207-9465681; Leeds Central School, March 27, 207-524-5151. Parents in any of the three towns can attend any of the meetings. March 26 — Lakes Region Forum talk by Michael Miclon, about 'Vaudeville in Maine,' 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., King Event Room, Bailey Public Library, 39 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, 207-377-8673. March 26 — Retired game warden Randall Probert will speak to the Hebron Historical Society on "Maine Tales and More," 7 p.m., Town Office, 351 Paris Road, Hebron, 207966-2023. March 26 — ArtsFarmington Youth Concert, 7 p.m., Nordica Auditorium in Merrill Hall, UMF, admission by donation, 207-778-9437.
March 29 — Maine Chapter of American Mothers spaghetti supper and silent auction fundraiser to help defray costs of convention expenses for Lina Michaud, Maine's nominee for Mother of the Year, Le Calumet Club, 334 West River Road, Augusta; social hour 5 to 6 p.m., dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m., music by Archie & Dave 7:30 to 10 p.m., 207-485-7100 or 207622-3469. March 30 — Leavitt Area High School Project Graduation annual auction, preview 9 a.m., auction 10 a.m. Donate items, or storage space, addison. bonnie@gmail.com, michelle@stonegunshop. com. March 30 — Childrens author Kevin Hawkes 10 a.m., Turner Public Library.
APRIL April 4 — “The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative,” by Florence Williams book discussion, 6:30-8 p.m., Norway Public Library, part of spring book discussion series, 207743-5309 ext. 1 or visit the library’s website at www. norway.lib.me.us. April 5 — Concerts for a Cause presents DejaFunk Dance Party, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. (enter on Spring Street), Auburn, handicapped accessible, 207-783-0461. April 6 — Spring Fling fundraiser to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Hospice House, 6:30 p.m., Martindale Country Club, 527 Beech Hill Road, Auburn, 207-777-7740. ext. 1311. April 6-7 — Gun & Knife Show, Newport Rec Center, 81 North St. 207-
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MONTHLY MEETINGS AUBURN: Androscoggin County Republican Committee, second Thursday every month, Auburn City Hall. 207-576-9096.
BRUNSWICK: The Brunswick Toastmasters Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 8 Venture Ave. Conference room on the left of the Maine Technology Institute building. Members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills. https://2156. toastmastersclubs.org SKOWHEGAN: The Skowhegan Sportsman’s Club meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, 857 East River Road, Skowhegan, 207-649-1238. OTISFIELD: Sewing/Craft group, 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday except third Wednesday, East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road, free, 207-461-1995, dobleverrill@gmail.com. Community Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Community Hall, 292 Oxford Road, 207-539-4368. Friday Walking Group, 9 a.m., Community Hall, carpools to site, email jimandmoe@gmail.com to get on list. Contra dances, 6:30-9 p.m., fourt Saturday of month, Facebook Otisfield Contra Dance, 207-5393072. CANCELLATIONS None listed. POSTPONEMENTS None listed. Publish your event for $1 a word. Call 207-225-2076 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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Rumford Community Home earns top honor
RUMFORD — Rumford Community Home has been named a recipient of the 2019 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award, presented by the American College of Health Care Administrators. Only seven percent of skilled nursing facilities nationwide qualify for this prestigious honor. Under the leadership of Administrator Amanda Nelson, R.C.H., has met the exacting standards of quality and safety for this award.
Recipients are identified using publicly collected data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services along with survey data evaluated by an independent third party. “The work that the RCH team does every day on behalf of our patients and their families is extraordinary,� said Nancy Ban, vice president of Operational Innovation and Integration for Central Maine Healthcare. “All of their
work ties back to a focus on quality and service on behalf of our patients and Central Maine Healthcare is extremely proud of RCH for this much-deserved recognition.� Rumford Community Home is a long-term care facility. Its 85 beds include residential care, nursing care and a specialized section for Alzheimer’s care. Rumford Community Home offers a wide range of rehabilitation services
including physical, occupational and speech therapies. Our team of technical and professional staff are qualified to provide a continuation of treatment begun in the hospital setting. These services may include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation therapy, wound care, nutritional services and teaching, teaching selfadministration of medications, surgical care, and pain management. Central Maine Health-
Prediabetes program supporting healthy lifestyles starts March 27 FARMINGTON — The Healthy Community Coalition will offer the National Diabetes Prevention program’s “Lifestyle Change� program starting March 27 from noon to 1 p.m. at its offices, 105 Mt. Blue Circle, one-fourth mile west of Franklin Memorial Hospital on Routes 2 and 4. Participants can qualify for the program if they are over the age of 18, have a BMI (body mass index) of 24 or greater and have been diagnosed by a health care provider with prediabetes
— a condition in which a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes — or deemed “at risk� for developing diabetes. Individuals without a diagnosis can also qualify if they have multiple other indicators, including women who were diagnosed with gestational diabetes while pregnant; age over 45; family history of diabetes; being overweight; having high blood pressure; and not being physically active.
The year-long program is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is proven to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. Through coach-led group classes, NDPP participants will learn how to make important changes to improve their health, by setting weight loss, nutrition and physical activity goals. Cooking classes, store tours and ways to cope with challenges are all included as part of the program.
Classes are held weekly for 16 weeks and then bimonthly for the rest of the year. Participants will have the option to participate in a virtual model, using online tools to call in and participate in classes, attending one in-person class a month. The fee to attend will be waived for the first 10 individual who sign up. For more information or to register contact Ellen Thorne, HCC program coordinator, at 207-779-2357 or email ethorne@fchn.org.
care (CMH) is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and mid-coast Maine. CMH’s hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vas-
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Workshop aims to prevent needless bird deaths BETHEL — It is estimated that more than one billion birds are killed each year in the United States when they hit glass windows, walls and other structures, making this threat one of the most costly to bird populations. There are many evaluated and easy-to-use products that can help homeowners reduce this needless carnage. Join Barbara Murphy, development director at Mahoosuc Land Trust, Saturday, March 16, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Valentine
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The Rangeley Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce have announced that the 4th annual Rangeley Winterpaloozah!, a celebration of winter activities and competitions for the entire family, was a huge success. The event took place on Sunday, Feb. 17, at Haley Pond and Rangeley Town Park. The Skating Club and the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce teamed up again this year to host the event, which includ-
ed all the favorites from past years: skating, curling, pond hockey, fat tire bikes, snowshoes, kick sleds, horse and cart rides, marshmallow roast, snow golf, snow kite, snow castle and, new this year, saucer bowling. These events were free to attend. There was also a slate of pay-toenter competitions for the entire family, with prizes awarded to winners in each competition. Competitions included: Paloozathon Race, Dog Keg Pull, Cardboard Sled Race, Fire-
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Here’s the story: A life changer for Perly Leighton
John McDonald
It was the dawn of a day that would change his life forever, but as the sun began coming over the stand of pine that lined his lower pasture, he was not yet aware of it. It would be the last time the sun was seen that day; soon the skies would cloud over, and it would begin to snow, then rain, then go back to snow, then change to freezing rain and back to snow. Perly Leighton awoke like always that March morning
and began his daily ritual — put out the cat; put on the coffee; loaded up the parlor stove; fired up the Queen Atlantic in the kitchen; and read his thermometer by kitchen window, the barometer by the bathroom and the precipitation gauge on the deck, entering all their numbers in his well-worn journal. Perly had been keeping track of those numbers for over 40 years and still couldn’t think of one good reason for it. He knew from history that both Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin had kept such records throughout their lives and that was fine, but at this point in his life, Perly didn’t think that — for him — it was a
good enough reason any more. As the weather went from one form of precipitation to another, Perly looked out his kitchen window, across his barren field and knew he was in for one of those March days that push us Mainers right to the edge and almost over it — those days that make us think seriously of living somewhere farther south. After a breakfast of oatmeal and reheated beans, Perly made himself some tea and sat in the rocker by the kitchen stove to drink it and think of something useful he could be doing that day. He tried to put the present weather conditions out of
his mind and thought instead about the garden he’d been planning to put in this spring. Every year around this time he planned his garden. On this morning he hoped this would finally be the year that the garden he planned in February would, in some way, resemble the garden he planted come Memorial Day weekend. He knew he wanted his peas planted first, but he couldn’t decide if he should plant them early and take his chances with an early May frost or wait till the end of May like the pea-planting traditionalists. He’d always been among the Memorial Day weekend pea-planters in town and over the years had
even been known to ridicule the early-birds of pea-planting society down at the store. On this particular March morning, Perly was feeling more contrary than normal and felt like doing something completely different. Still, it wouldn’t be the timing of his pea-planting that he’d scratch that itch with. Around this time, out of the blue, Perly’s phone rang. The sudden sound of its sharp ring nearly gave him a coronary since Perly wasn’t used to getting calls at such an early hour. In fact, he wasn’t used to getting calls at any hour. His friends knew Perly preferred talking in person and only kept the phone around for emergen-
cies. On the other end of the line was Wallace Watts, who wanted to talk to Perly about town business. After almost an hour of cajoling, Wallace managed to convince Perly to do something that would — for good and ill — change his life forever. Perly had agreed to run for Second Selectman at the town meeting in March. John McDonald is a storyteller and the author of five regional bestsellers – including “A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar� and “The Maine Dictionary.� Contact him at 207-240-8324 / maineauthorjohn.mcdonald@ yahoo.com.
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A remake of the 2011 French film “The Intouchables,” “The Upside” is based on another true story, like “Green Book,” of two people who live completely different lives, yet bond into a growing friendship. But while “Green Book” dealt with race, this film is more about living life to the fullest in the most positive of ways. After being paralyzed from the neck down in a paragliding accident, rich man Phillip Lacasse (Bryan Cranston) has his business
associate Yvonne (Nicole Kidman) interview candidates for the position of life auxiliary. Barging in for a job is ex-parole Dell Scott (Kevin Hart), who’s been trying to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Latrice (Aja Naomi King) and his son Anthony (Jahi Di’Allo Winston). Despite Yvonne’s objections, Phillip believes Dell is the right man for the job. For the next several months, Dell has to do extensive work to get his boss moving on a daily basis including feeding him, taking him to places, and changing his catheter. The two of them would soon become friends as they start to understand each other’s life struggles. Phillip is dealing with the loss of his wife and Dell is dealing with his own past. They even converse on Dell’s business propositions, which sound too insane for Phillip to agree on. Then things get too per-
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Amidst of the genre mixing, the two leading stars are what makes the movie worth watching. Hart is basically playing his comedic self, as usual, but there are times in which he shows potential as a serious actor. Cranston does a good job playing up against Hart in a more serious role. The two have surprisingly good comic chemistry, which helps keep the movie afloat for anybody. Kidman isn’t in the movie a whole lot, but she has some good moments to shine on her own. “The Upside” was very late to awards gold and can be pretty forgettable, but it’s still a fine likable film enough to please plenty of older viewers. You’ll likely enjoy it for the main stars if nothing else. THE MOVIE’S RATING: PG-13 (for suggestive content and drug use) THE CRITIC’S RATING: 3 Stars (Out of Four).
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Host a sports viewing party to remember Amateur and professional athletics are both big business. According to Forbes, the Southeastern Conference, a collective of universities that includes the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia, generated $375 million in television money alone in 2015, collecting another $140 million from football and basketball postseason play. While that’s a hefty chunk of change, and even more impressive when considering the SEC is just one of many conferences in college athletics, it pales considerably in comparison to the National Football League, which Forbes projected would surpass $13.3 billion in total revenues in 2016. Such figures highlight the popularity of both amateur and professional sports. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe enjoy sports, and many are fond of gathering with fellow fans to watch their favorite teams play, whether inperson or on television. Viewing parties are a great way to watch the big game with fellow fans, and such gatherings don’t have to require all that much effort on the part of hosts. · Make it a potluck affair. Potluck affairs make perfect sense for sports viewing parties, so don’t be surprised if guests offer to whip up some homemade guacamole or a buffet-style dish for the big party. Encourage this, asking guests to share what they’re bringing with other invitees so there are no duplicate offerings. · Vary the food and beverage menu. Chicken wings and beer might seem like go-to foods and beverages for the big game, but even sports bars are increasingly recognizing sports fans’ desire for healthy foods. It’s still acceptable to serve staples like wings, nachos, chips, and pretzels, but try to provide some healthy fare like celery and salad as well. Even whole-grain pretzels might be more enticing to guests watching what they eat. In addition, provide
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Alabama’s gulf coast offers more than shores and beaches
By Victor Block Travel Writer
My first thought was that I had taken a wrong turn. This couldn’t be Gulf Shores and Orange Beach on Alabama’s Gulf Coast. That’s known for long stretches of magnificent sand and unspoiled nature. I was passing glitzy 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 and freshwater marshes.
Boggy streams and three spring-fed lakes are among the water features. A backcountry trail complex stretches for 28 miles. Hikers may spot whitetailed deer, an alligator basking in the sun and even a bobcat looking for its dinner. Boating and fishing are available and, for those seeking modest accommodations, there are cabins, cottages and campsites. Visitors seeking a more extensive selection of activities also are in luck. Kayaking and paddle boarding
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tion 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 m ight 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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Black History Month exhibit at Rumford Elementary School RU M FOR D — You may have heard of Katherine Johnson, the BlackAmerican NASA mathematician featured in the Hidden Figures film. But do you know who invented potato chips? George Crum, a Black-American chef created potato chips. Do you know what NASA engineer Lonnie
Johnson invented? He has 120 patents, but he is probably best known as the creator of the supersoaker. Have you hea rd of Madam C. J. Walker? She was the first female selfmade millionaire and was known for her line of hair care products. Students at Rumford
Elementary School are learning about famous Black Americans thanks to RSU10 educator Adelaide Solomon-Jordan. Jordan, who has a Masters Degree in History, shares her expertise with RES students. Each week, first-graders learn about people of African descent and how
they affect their daily lives. Picture books from the RES Library are often featured in these lessons. For Bla ck H i s t or y Month, Jordan curated an exhibit featuring these individuals and more. Stop by the RES Lobby and/or the RES Library to learn more about this neglected part of American history.
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Western Maine students on UMF fall 2018 dean’s list Maureen FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington recently announced its dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester, which includes several students from western Maine. Students named to the list have completed a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points. Students whose grade point average for the semester is equal to or greater than 3.8 are listed with high academic achievement. Students whose grade point average for the semester is less than 3.8 but equal to or greater than 3.5 are listed with academic achievement.
Western Maine students named to UMA fall 2018 dean’s list AUGUSTA — Students from wester n Maine are among those named to the University of Maine at Augusta for the 2018 fall semester. Students eligible for the full-time students’ dean’s list
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2014 TOYOTA CAMRY
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$31,987
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