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The Paper Chase Tevye's oldest daughter, Tzeitel (Lisa Piccirillo) ties the knot with the man she loves (Motel) in Telstar's Fiddler on the Roof. Motel was played by Gabe Aguilar. They are finishing (Miracle of Miracles) a typical Jewish wedding during the early 1900s in the little Russian village of Anatevka. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)
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“You’re going to do what?” This was one reaction to Tom Coolidge’s decision to produce and direct the musical Fiddler on the Roof at Telstar High School. The reaction of disbelief may have arisen from the fact that there hasn’t been a production
like this at Telstar for quite some time. “I knew these kids had the desire and talent to do this, and I wanted to give them the chance before they left high school,” says Coolidge. He has been teaching music at the Middle School for seven years and has seen all his cast members come up through grades six to twelve. The popular Broadway musical was performed on May 14, 15 & 16 at the Telstar auditorium in Beth-
el. It featured a cast of 31 students and pit orchestra of ten student musicians directed by music teacher Jennifer Bennett. The majority of the production staff was also student-based with a few parents chipping in, such as Mr. Coolidge’s wife Chris, who helped with costuming. The mysterious, wandering “Fiddler” was played by sixth grade violinist Rachael Goldberg. Very few of the principals had even done a
theatrical, vocal or choreographed performance like this before. A few had sung in chorus or played in the school band. Did all aspects of Telstar’s Fiddler production approach professional levels? Well, no, but their hearts were certainly in it. The students’ desire to do their inexperienced best was evidenced by several qualities I saw in the dress rehearsal: 1) the See Roof on page 3
UMF 156th Commencement Ceremony
Of the 468 members of the University of Maine at Farmington 2009 graduating class, approximately 416 graduates marched in the University’s 156th Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 16, on the UMF campus. Delivering the keynote address was Naomi Schalit, national award-winning journalist and opinion page editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. In her keynote address, Schalit encouraged graduates to share what they believe through accurate language and honest communication as they make their way in the world. Graduating senior Katharine Rose Gergosian, of Topsham, gave the student address, and Richard Pattenaude, University of
Maine System chancellor, and Jean Flahive, board of trustee member, wished the graduates well. Theodora J. Kalikow, UMF president, and Allen Berger, UMF vice president for academic affairs, conferred the degrees. According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, UMF leads the way in graduation rates among public universities in Maine and is in the upper tier among the 25 member institutions of the Council of Public Liberal Arts. “We are so proud of the success of our graduates,” said Kalikow. “UMF students leave here ready to enter the workforce or graduate school with degrees in hand. Our graduates go on to contribute to their states’ economies, communities
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each recipients of an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at the UMF ceremony. Together, they have shared their love of poetry and passion for international culture with the community and the region. n
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Tour de France Stage Winner to Join Growing List of Celebrities At Charity Event October 4 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Tour de France Stage Winner and Team Columbia-High Road professional cyclist, George Hincapie will join actor and cycling enthusiast, Patrick Dempsey at The Dempsey Challenge, A Journey For Hope on October 4, 2009 in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. The Dempsey Challenge is a charity event to benefit The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing. “Patrick and I became friends after working together on the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer project,” said George Hincapie, 5-time Olympian and co-owner of Hincapie
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The part of Tevye was acted and sung by A.J. Hebert. Here he does the swagger to "If I Were a Rich Man.” Hebert did a commendable job for a part that carries so much weight in the famous musical. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel) Roof, from page 1
almost perfect memorization of dialogue and lyrics; 2) their polite attentiveness to the show’s directors; and 3) their promptness for all cues. Though there may not have been a future Patrick Dempsey or Liv Tyler on the set, these three qualities helped the show move smoothly from scene to scene. This gave the audience an enjoyable and coherent sense of what was happening in the little Jewish village of Anatevka in old Russia (1905). The star of Fiddler, Te-
vye, a poor Jewish milkman, was played by A.J. Hebert. His wife, Golde, was played by Emily
Belllinger, who should be noted for her fine singing voice. One of the show’s plots revolves around the marrying off of Tevye’s three oldest daughters, Tzeitel, Hodel and Chava, respectively played by Lisa Piccirillo, Kaitlyn Keane and Amy Farrington. Kaitlyn also shared a nice singing voice as she and her two sisters did a good rendition of Matchmaker. Keane’s solo Far from the Home I Love was very touching. The village matchmaker part, Yente, was done by Victoria Forkus. Victoria had decided to assume a rather gravelly, aged voice for her character, and maintained it well as she continually answered her own questions, “True?” “True.” The love interests of Tevye’s daughters, Motel Kamzoil, Perchick and Fyedka were acted by Gabe Aguilar, Deagan Conrad and Brian Annis. Annis had a moving, little street scene with Amy Farrington as Chava, where he displayed a fine Russian accent that he had learned on his own. n
Governor Signs LD 213
Rep. Tom Saviello (U-Wilton), Rep. Jarrod Crockett (R-Bethel), Sen. Deb Plowman (R-Penobscot) and First Sergeant John Maynard joined the Governor in ceremonially signing LD 213, “An Act To Allow Military Reenlistees To Obtain a Veterans Registration Plate.” The bill, sponsored by Rep. Saviello and cosponsored by Rep. Crockett and Senator Plowman, allows a person who served at least one tour of duty in the United States Armed Forces and who reenlists into the United States Armed Forces to be eligible to receive veterans registration plates for vehicles and motorcycles upon application. It also adds reenlistees to those eligible to receive the special commemorative decals for medals awarded. First Sergeant Maynard was the driving force behind this bill becoming law. (Photo by Shawn Roderick)
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Dottie Dymples ~ Cheddar Chatter: Enjoy These Cheese Recipes
Cheese. We all love cheese, but where did it all start? Well, the story goes that a nomad was traveling across the hot desert and he had a sheepskin bag with fresh milk in it. When he stopped for a drink, he found it had curdled from the heat and the motion of the camel. He found it very tasty. Now, you will have to decide whether this is true or a fable. All I know is that people have been enjoying cheese for centuries. Now cheese is made by mixing milk and rennet, which curdles the milk. The curds form at the top. The whey that is left in the bottom is drawn off and the curds that are left are pressed into rounds to make hard cheese. In 1802 the people in Cheshire, Massachusetts, presented Thomas Jefferson with a cheese weighing 1,235 pounds! The United States is the leading producer of cheese in the world. I believe that every family has their favorite cheese. It’s not just for toasted cheese sandwiches or mac and cheese. It can be used in many different dishes such as hors d’oeuvres, dips, main dishes and even desserts. If you like cheese, try some of these recipes…. PARTY FAVORITE HORS D’OEUVRE 1 9oz Jar Pineapple Preserves 1 9oz Jar Apple Jelly 2 tsp Horseradish 1 Tbsp Dry Mustard ½ tsp Pepper 1 8oz Package Cream Cheese Pretzels or Crackers Mix first 5 ingredients together and place one block of cream cheese on deep platter. Pour the mixture on top of the cheese. Dip pretzels or crackers.
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salt and cheese. Pour over onions and back uncovered at 350 degrees for one hour. PINEAPPLE CHEESE SPREAD 1 ½ Cups Sugar 6 Tbsp Flour 2 Cans Pineapple Chunks 1 ½ Cups Reserved Pineapple Juice 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheese 1 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs Mix sugar and flour together. Add pineapple and reserved juice. Put in large casserole dish. Add cheese and mix. Top with bread crumbs. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 – 35 minutes or until thick. Remove cover and bake another 3-5 min or until the top has browned. MINI CHEESECAKES 2 8oz Packages Cream Cheese, softened ¾ Cup Sugar 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Vanilla 24 Vanilla Wafers 1 12oz Can Fruit Pie Filling (strawberries, blueberries, cherries) Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, lemon and vanilla until light. Line muffin tins with cupcake papers. Place vanilla wafer in the bottom of each liner then fill 2/3 full with cream cheese mixture. Bake for 15-20 minute at 375 degrees. Let cool and then top each one with a spoonful of fruit pie
filling and chill. WACKY CAKE 3 Cups Flour 1 tsp Salt 2 Tbsp Vinegar ½ Cup Oil ½ Cup Cocoa 2 Cups Sugar 2 tsp Vanilla 2 tsp Baking Soda 2 Cups Water Mix all ingredients together and pour into an ungreased cake tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-40 minutes. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 1 8oz Package Cream Cheese ¼ Cup Butter, softened 2 Cups Confectioner Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Blend all ingredients together and frost your Wacky Cake after it has cooled. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN (Ask for adult help.) CHEESE BALL 1 Package Velveeta Cheese 1 Jar Old English Cheese 3oz Cream Cheese 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder ½ Cup Chopped Nuts Paprika Leave the cheeses out on the cupboard so they will soften, then mix the three cheeses and garlic powder together with clean hands. When well blended, shape into a ball and roll in paprika and then in chopped nuts. Put in the refrigerator until ready to serve with crackers. n
Tales for the Journey – Planting Seeds - By Kevin Pennell
Seeds and seedlings have been planted. Now comes the time of the caretaker, to cultivate, weed, protect against predators, and nourish so the seeds grow into plants. Those plants in turn will mature to produce the desired fruit, and so grows the garden. At the end of this cycle we harvest the fruit from the plant we have cared for, lovingly nurtured. Sometimes we think back as we harvest, this fruit all came from a single seed. Miraculous, isn’t it when you think about it? All this from a seed. We began by looking through the volumes of seed catalogues and choosing the standard veggies we always enjoy mixed with a few new ones, perhaps hybrids or heirlooms, then the herbs-ah, the herbs used for culinary and medicinal needs. Taking this a step further, consider what’s contained in each seed; locked inside is the DNA for each plant. The DNA holds the family, the color, the shape, the genes for the plant. Most of the seeds will, hopefully, germinate through another miraculous process where the seed begins its transformational journey. It begins through a spark of life and that spark is fanned into a
flame of life. Whether you wish to call the process a scientific process or recognize divine intervention, the process is the same. Provided with the proper environment for germination, the seed musters its strength, bursts through a hardened protective shell, sending out shoots and roots, seeking food, water, and sunlight to grow. We intervene to insure that it grows well, so we can harvest the fruit and...grow... just like the plant. Are we that different from plants? As the seed becomes part of the earth and all elements to insure growth and fruit, so
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It has within its walls all its potentials, but those potentials remain dormant until they are given the right conditions to grow, develop, and produce fruit. There are many souls in this life who will not wake up to their divine potential and they are like seeds stored away in packets. If you wish freedom in your life. If you wish to grow. If you wish to produce fruit, you must desire to break your bonds to be free. When the desire is there, you will receive help in every way possible, It begins with the desire in you to grow and produce fruit. Kevin Pennell, an author from Bethel, Maine, wrote Two Feathers-Spiritual Seed Planter and has written for other periodicals and media. He is a Usui and Karuna® Reiki Master/Teacher, Herbalist, Certified Hypnotherapist, Ancestral Healing Practitioner, and Intuitive Medium. He conducts Reiki and other workshops that assist spiritual and personal development. Kevin and wife Vickie Cummings own and operate SpiritWings, their Compassionate Healing Center and Therapeutic apothecary located in Bethel, Maine. n
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Home Remedies
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So, there we were gathered at our assigned table at the diner in town. As usual, we were attempting – in our way – to solve most of the world's weightier problems, figuring we'd leave the lighter issues to others. That's when someone walked by our table and barked out several loud, raspy uncovered coughs. Well, half the people in our group of scholars dove under the table for cover. Once the cougher had moved on and our tablemates returned to their seats, the topic turned suddenly but quite naturally to colds and the flu and what you can do to avoid them and what you can do to get
better if you catch one or the other. We didn't get sidetracked by the question of whether to feed a fever and starve a cold – or the other way around – since, at past gatherings, we had agreed to disagree on that particular question. Most of us were familiar with cold remedies like honey and lemon, so we didn't have to go into them. Arnold Stanley said whenever he feels a cold coming on he takes a lot of zinc and it works like a charm. No one wanted to ask Arnold any questions about his zinc treatment. A few of us just nodded thoughtfully and said something like: Hmmm. Zinc. Interesting. As usual, Charlie Duston, the old hippie, had something to add to the discussion. He was always wandering around the woods behind his house gathering up roots and twigs and
leaves of one kind or another and he knew all about Chinese cures that went back thousands of years. They say Charlie could go out in those woods of his and inside half an hour find enough herbs to cure an entire hospital ward. I'm not sure that's true but that's what some people say. Charlie said whenever anyone in his family started coming down with a cold,
he always went and got a bunch of sassafras, catnip, horehound and pennyroyal and brewed it all into a strong tea. He said after a few cups of that potent brew, most cold-suffers agreed that they felt a lot better. A few people at our table rolled their eyes, and Tink Billings said they probably felt better because drinking the awful-tasting tea made them forget all about the discomfort of their cold and cough. Ignoring Tink's comment, Charlie continued. He said if someone at home was suffering from bronchitis, he or his wife Alice would use the leaves and twigs of red cedar that they'd saved and they'd boil them for an hour or two and then let the patient inhale the steam. He insisted that the red cedar leaf and twig treatment was better than anything you'd See Remedies on page 8
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Comedy, Passion, Mystery, Revenge: It’s All at The Theater at Monmouth! With the cost of travel and accommodations today, isn’t it great to know that you don’t have to take your family, romantic date or social group out of state for an unforgettable experience! The Theater at Monmouth, The Shakespearean Theater of Maine, is a yearround repertory company of professional theater artists from across Maine and the United States. A steadfast champion of the classics, The Theater at Monmouth brings exceptional shows to Mainers and summer visitors alike. Performances are held in beautiful Cumston Hall, listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Founded in 1970, the Theater is proudly celebrating its gala 40th season with a great repertory of shows, socials and special events. One such special event, The Theater at Monmouth’s popular Black Fly Follies, returns on June 27th, an annual party and fundraiser filled with comedy and music. Seats sell quickly for this special event, so buy your tickets now! A one-day showing of Oh Captain, My Captain, Walt Whitman’s Lincoln tribute, written and performed by Bill Van Horn, will celebrate our nation’s independence on July 3rd at 7:30 pm. A number of preshow discussions, socials and other special events will be posted throughout the summer months online. The Theater at Monmouth encourages you to sign up online for email newsletter
The Bauble, so that news updates and specials can come to you! The following is a listing of our summer shows in brief. For full descriptions and tickets, go to: www.theateratmonmouth.org. Our summer season opens with Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s delightful comedy of love and reunion. If you want to introduce the kids to Shakespeare, this is the play to start with! You won’t want to miss a minute of this intriguing mixture of shipwrecks, disguises, riotous fools and the triumph of love. Directed by Janis Stevens. Next up is The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit! A raging blizzard strands an unlikely group of guests at Monkswell Manor. When a sergeant arrives to question them about a nearby murder, everyone suspects everyone. Who will be the next victim? Directed by Dawn McAndrews. Hamlet is the most famous play of the English language. Consider our version Hamlet reloaded: a fast and furious actionpacked tale of betrayal and revenge. The classic penultimate scene unfolds into bloodshed. Directed by Jeri Pitcher. Georges Feydeau’s A Little Hotel on the Side is French farce at its best. Monsieur Pinglet seeks an affair with his best friend’s neglected wife, Madam Paillardin. Desperate for excitement, she agrees. They go to an isolated hotel for privacy. An evening of antics, mistaken identi-
Cumston Hall is one of the crown jewels of Maine. To the chance passerby it comes as a startling surprise, towering dramatically over Main Street. Its exquisite stained glass windows and asymmetrical design capture the imagination. Theater enthusiasts from all over New England know the hall as the home to the Theater At Monmouth, Maine’s Shakespearean theater. But for Monmouth’s residents, regular visitors and longtime friends, Cumston Hall is more than a remarkable building or intimate theater- it represents the heart and center of the Town of Monmouth. Listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings since 1976, Cumston Hall is a valued architectural gem. While Dr. Charles M. Cumston donated the funds for the building to the Town of Monmouth in 1899, it has always been a gift shared with the community at large. ties and sexual innuendo ensues. Directed by Davis Robinson. For family entertainment: Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows is a classic tale of friendship and adventure that will delight parents and children alike. Mr. Toad’s obsession with motorcars lands him in prison. His vacant home, Toad Hall, is overrun by weasels. Escaping prison, Toad seeks his friend’s help to recover his home. Directed by Kate Galvin.
Our 40th season closes with the quintessential New England musical, Carousel. Widely considered Rodgers and Hammerstein’s finest work, this beautiful, touching show will be a celebration of community as professional leads are joined by a chorus of community members. Directed by Bill Van Horn, musical direction by Marcia Gallagher. Throughout the month of May, The Theater ran a spring tour of The Three Little Pigs as a musical
adaptation, performed in schools across the state from Springvale to Presque Isle, inspiring more than 20,000 children with compelling cultural theater that also happens to be a lot of fun. If you are an employer, event coordinator or family and friends organizer looking for a great place to bring a group, The The-
ater at Monmouth has what you’ve been looking for! The Theater provides discounted pricing for groups of ten or more people. Free tours of historic Cumston Hall are available, your group can be recognized during preshow announcements, a meeting place before or after the show can be provided, and more! For a Group Event package, contact Joshua via email: marketing@theateratmonmouth.org, or call (207) 933-5292. Bring your friends and family, a romantic date, or group event to The Theater at Monmouth. Picnic on our lawn, stroll to the lake and enjoy a swim and then enter the Theater for an unforgettable event that will leave you planning your next visit! Comedy, Passion, Mystery, and Revenge: it’s all onstage at The Theater at Monmouth, Central Maine’s only classical theater. For tickets, show schedules and more, go to: www.theateratmonmouth. org or call 933–9999. n
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Rain or Shine When: Friday - June 26 • 6 pm - 8 pm Saturday - June 27 • 9 am - 4 pm Sunday - June 28 • 9 am - 11 am Where: Alfond Youth Center North Street, Waterville Cost: $50 for all three days. Early registration available. For more information email blanchets@verizon.net
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ever get over the counter at a drug store. By now Charlie was really getting warmed up. He said they never buy aspirin for the family medicine cabinet. Why? Because store-bought aspirin was un-natural, it wasn't organic. What did they use? Charlie said whenever
anyone in the family had a fever they just took white and black willow leaves and bark and boiled a mess of them into a tea. After a while the strong, bitter tea would break up a fever. Why? Charlie asked, to no one in particular. Then, he answered his own question. He said the cure is thousands of years old but the ancients probably had no idea why the willow bark and leaf tea worked, they just knew it did. Modern scientists who have studied the cure say it makes perfect sense because we've since learned that willow is very abundant in salicylic acid – aspirin. By then it was time to finish up our coffees and get on with the day. What had we learned that morning? Well, I can't speak for everyone there but I learned to never get sick while under Charlie Duston's roof. John McDonald is a humorist and storyteller who performs regularly throughout New England. He is the author of several best selling books including: Down the Road a piece: A Storyteller's Guide to Maine, A Moose and a Lobster Walk into a Bar, The Maine Dictionary (a humorous look at Maine's words and phrases) and his CD, Ain't He Some Funny! The Best of John McDonald is available at (www.islandportpress.com). John's e-mail address is mainestoryteller@yahoo.com. Call 899.1868 for bookings. n
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Lisbon Falls United Methodist Church, School St. Gigantic Yard Sale and Uptown Cafe & Bake Sale 6:45 -9:15 - Masonic Pancake Breakfast * Masonic Hall Oak St., $4.00 join some of the Kora Clowns for breakfast 7:30 a.m..... 5K Moxie Road Race - Behind X-tra Mart, across for the Lisbon High School. Lisbon Recreation Dept. 8:00 - 9:30 - Emcee on Maine St. Stage 9:00 a.m..... Moxie Festival Parade Sponsored by Androscoggin Bank / Town of Lisbon 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Pony Rides - by Maine Trailriders 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Moxie Day Book Sale Friends of the Lisbon Library @ MTM Center 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Children’s Games - Main St. area - Sponsored by Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union 9:15 a.m. -------- National Anthem sung by Shawn Arndt 10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Face Painting * Dan and Kathy Dearing 11:00 a.m. -------- Moxie Recipe Contest at Maine St. Stage - Sponsored by Cornucopia Beverages 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Child Identification Program - Masonic Hall 12:00 Martin Guitar Concert followed by Workshop Dube’s Music 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.--- Painting Exhibit * Lisbon Historical Society Archives/Museum - MTM Center featuring Frank Gross 12:00 p.m. -------- Penny Scramble - Downtown Main Street, Sponsored by Lisbon Recreation Dept. & The Chamber
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Brian’s Bistro Celebrates One Year Anniversary
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Sharon Levasseur and her horse Zephyr will be doing a demo on Competitive Trail Riding with your horse! They will also be partaking in the Mid Maine Equine Search and Rescue Demo.
Picture above: Brian and Jessica Nichols, owners of Brian’s Bistro in Rumford located in the historic Hotel Harris, celebrated their one year anniversary on June 3rd with a ribbon cutting celebration. Brian’s Bistro was also recently honored by the River Valley Chamber as Business of the Year for 2008. Congratulations!
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Back in 2006, I reviewed The Da Vinci Code, a movie based on the controversial best-selling novel by Dan Brown, which starred Tom Hanks and was directed by Ron Howard. Hanks starred as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who was involved in a murder mystery that led to a big discovery based on a
possible theory that Jesus Christ might have started a bloodline. The success of the movie obviously means that one of Brown’s earlier novels, Angels & Demons, not only sees the big screen return of Langdon, but also raises questions on the whole “science vs. religion” debate as the backdrop of a new thrilling adventure.
Tom Hanks reprises his role as Robert Langdon, who is summoned by the Catholic Church in Rome to figure out the kidnappings of four cardinals by the secret underground organization known as the Illuminati. They were a group of scientists and scholars who were banished by the Church over their own scientific beliefs and discoveries, and now wanted revenge by bringing the church through the “path to Illumination.” Langdon also teams up with a beautiful CERN scientist (played by Ayelet Zurer) to find an antimatter cylinder that was
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apparently stolen by the Illuminati to blow up Vatican City during the Church’s conclave. Langdon has to use all his knowledge to piece together the clues to the bomb based on the Illuminati’s “path to Illumination.” Meanwhile, a young Camerlengo (played by Ewan McGregor) has to warn all the Catholic Church about the ongoing threat before it’s too late. But all of Vatican City is in a frenzy over the conclave. Can Langdon solve the mystery before all of Vatican City goes up in smoke (black or white)? The film is once again directed by Ron Howard and produced by Brian Grazer
(the Academy award-winning team behind A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code). Before seeing this movie, I had a chance to check out the new Star Trek prequel, which to me is a fun thrillride in spite of a multicomplicated plot. Both of these films believe it or not, use antimatter in a fictional sense that involves the destruction of one’s world. I’m no expert on this, but if the antimatter used in Star Trek can create black holes, would it do the same to Vatican City in this movie thus creating a small hole in our Earth? I know it sounds pointless to ask, but I just want to get this question
Page 11 across. Anyway, my first impression on Angels & Demons is that it looks thrilling, because that’s what The Da Vinci Code was lacking. Even though that film was thought-provoking, it could’ve used a few more thrills to amp up some much-needed summer entertainment. But here, this movie has enough thrills to keep you entertained. Hanks is once again great in the role, and I would be looking forward to a third Langdon film with him in it. However, there were plenty of problems that somehow overshadow this film compared to the previous one. Even though it has an interesting use of the whole “science vs. religion” debate, it wasn’t as thought-provoking as the Jesus’ bloodline theory. It didn’t raise so many questions for me, because the film spent so much time concentrating on statues and clues and not giving us any questions. While The Da Vinci Code does a great job of mixing mystery and theories, the mystery of this film doesn’t add up well to the thrills, which makes it entertaining but disappointing. Worst of all, this film had the most implausible ending I’ve ever seen in a blockbuster. Without spoiling it, all I could say is that even if you had tried to suspend your disbelief long enough See Movie on page 15
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Mollyockett Day Parade Theme Announced
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Maine Elks Honor Lodges and Members at State Convention
The Maine Elks Association (MEA) held its 80th Annual State Convention at the Augusta Elks Lodge #964 on May 1-3, 2009. The convention was attended by over 300 members and guests, who honored Lodges and individual members at their awards banquets. Opening the convention this year was State President Robert Drisko of the Augusta Elks Lodge #964, who thanked all of the members for their hard work and dedication throughout the past year. The first awards announced were for Lodge support of the Elks National Foundation (ENF), the charitable arm of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. The Awards were presented by Director Albert Ingraham of the Wells Lodge. Ingraham had been appointed to the position following the sudden passing of ENF Director John “Jack” Clines. The Most Improved Lodge went to the Lewiston Elks Lodge and Most Consistent went to the Portland Elks Lodge. The Walter Morrison “Give Me A Dollar” Award for the highest amount of money donated to the Elks National Foundation went to the Waterville Elks Lodge. The ENF Chairman of the Year award was presented to Linda Allen of the Presque Isle Elks Lodge. Next, the Elks Veterans/
National Service Committee awards were presented by Director Thomas Elliott of the Brunswick Elks Lodge. The awards were presented to the Houlton, Brunswick, and Augusta Elks Lodges for their support of our nation’s veterans in each of the three districts. In addition, Paul Poulin of the Augusta Elks Lodge #964 received the Veteran Volunteer of the Year Award. Youth Activity Award for best Youth Program in each district went to the Presque Isle Elks Lodge, Rumford Elks Lodge, and the Sanford Elks Lodge. These were presented by Youth Activities Director Alfred Widdecombe of the Rockland Elks Lodge. The Elks Drug Awareness Awards were presented by Director Frank Ricker of the Sanford Elks Lodge. The Awards for Best Drug Awareness Program went to the: York Elks Lodge #2788 (<300 Members), Rumford Elks Lodge #862 (301-500), Millinocket Elks Lodge #1521 (501-700), Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge #2531 (701-1000), and the Augusta Lodge #964 (>1000 Members). Public Relations Awards were presented by State Public Relations Director Wayne Cotterly of the Lewiston Lodge. The awards for Best Public Relations Program
Awards were also presented to recognize work performed during the past year for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP), one of the State Association’s two major projects. The most consistent contributor award was presented to the Bangor Elks Lodge #244. The “Tall Elk” Awards, which are given to individuals for their outstanding support of the MCCP program, were presented to Debbie Briggs of the Rumford Elks Lodge and Albert Ingraham of the Wells Elks Lodge. The name for these awards come from the saying “You never stand as tall, as to when you stoop to help a child,” referring to the Elks support of children with cancer. MCCP Committee Director Donald Richard also presented the Sanford Elks Lodge #1470 with the MCCP Outstanding Contributor Award. This award recognized the Lodge raising the highest amount of money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. The MCCP committee for this Lodge had raised over $116,000 Dollars for the program, and consistently raises in excess of $85,000 each year for MCCP. Exalted Ruler (Lodge President) of the Year Awards were presented by the association Vice-Presidents for their respective districts. The Coastal District Exalted Ruler (ER) of the Year was presented posthumously to Jack Clines of the York Elks Lodge by Vice-President Roger Normandeau, The Northern District “ER of the Year” was presented to Jon Bither of the Houlton
Maine Elks Association Elk of the Year recipient Sandee Welch of the Rumford Elks Lodge #862 went to: Central District: Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge, Northern District: Millinocket Elks Lodge, Coastal District: Sanford Elks Lodge. The Public Relations “Chairman of the Year” went to Carol Spellman of the Sanford Elks Lodge #1470. Next, Cotterly presented the Lodge Activity Awards. The Community Service & Image Contest was won by the Rumford Elks Lodge #862. The Lodge Bulletin Contest was won by the Portland Elks Lodge #188, and the Elks Memorial Service Contest was won by
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the Houlton Elks Lodge #835. Cotterly also presented the best all around Lodge. This award is called the AllAmerican Lodge Award. These awards were presented to the Lodges that demonstrated outstanding achievement in all of the programs of the Elks. Lodge Activities Director Wayne Cotterly of the Lewiston Lodge presented these awards to: York Elks Lodge (<300 Members), Rumford Elks Lodge (301500), Houlton Elks Lodge (501-700), and Sanford Elks Lodge (701-1100). The Ritual Coach of the Year Award was presented by State Ritualistic Director Bruce Brunelle of Sanford to Roy Bolton of the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge #2531 for his commitment and dedication toward promoting excellence in the Elks ritual.
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Elks Lodge by Vice-President Michael Powers, and the Central District “ER of the Year” award was given to Julie Washburn of the Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge by Vice-President Wayne Cotterly. Several special awards were also presented at the convention. The “Outstanding Chairman” Award was presented to Richie Philbrick of the Rumford Elks Lodge for his work on the Americanism Committee. The “Officer of the Year” Award was presented to Elizabeth Butler of the York Elks Lodge. Butler serves as the state’s Treasurer. The Elizabeth J. Sicard Memorial “Spouse of the Year” Award was presented to Alfreda “Freddy” Powers of the Houlton Elks Lodge for her support of the Elks and their programs. Receiving the President’s special recognition was Donald Dow for his work on the Scholarship Committee, Thomas Chase for working on the Budget, and to Don & Joyce Richard for their service for many years on the State Convention and Maine Children’s Cancer Program Committees. The “Elk of the Year” Award for the State of Maine was presented to Sandee Welch of the Rumford Elks Lodge for her outstanding service and dedication to the programs of the association and the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks. Welch serves as a member of the State Convention Committee, Maine Children’s Cancer Program Committee, volunteers at the Rumford VA Clinic, and works at the Maine Elks Association booth at the national convention. The Maine Elks Association is a non-profit organization consisting of 22 Lodges and nearly 12,000 members in the State of Maine. The association provides programs in areas such as Americanism, Scholarships, Drug Awareness, and Veterans/National Service. For more information on the Elks, visit maineelks.org, or visit your local Elks Lodge. n
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I Found a Baby Mammal...Now What Do I Do?
Carleen Cote First, as I have said many times, it is absolutely illegal to possess any wild animal without the proper permits. When you see what you think may be an abandoned animal, you should observe it, from a distance, for a period of time. If it is a hot day, or cold or raining, or if a cat or dog is in the area, call a wildlife rehabilitator for advice about rescue. Observing a baby from a distance is crucial because a mother will not return to her young one if people or pets are in the area. If a mother returns, nothing need be done. If she doesn’t, call a rehabilitator. If an animal looks sick, is shivering or bleeding, by all means get the advice of a rehabilitator. If it is determined that an animal needs rescuing, an
adult should put the animal in a box or other container with a towel, tape the box shut and make sure there are holes for breathing. If the weather is cold, place the animal in a warm environment. Keep the animal in a quiet place, away from people and pets. Do not attempt to give the animal food or water. Be sure to wash your hands because animals can carry diseases or parasites. Any wild animal is capable of inflicting serious bites or scratches, so protect yourself by wearing gloves. Then get the animal to a rehabilitator immediately. (If you find baby bunnies that are 4 to 5 inches long with their ears up, leave them alone as they do not need to be rescued. They can take care of themselves.) If by chance you think about keeping any baby wildlife, ask yourself these questions. Do you know the age of the animal? Do you know what to feed it?
Carleen holds abandoned red squirrel babies in her hand. (Photo by Donald Cote) Or how much or how often? Could you get a reluctant baby to suck on a nipple for its milk? Do you know how to stimulate a baby animal to eliminate bodily waste? Do you know when and how to wean a baby to solid food? Do you have the time to devote to the caring of a baby animal? Raising one is time-consuming, expensive and can be frustrating. If you answered ‘”no” to
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cause someone kept it who had no knowledge about raising a tiny baby animal. We are rehabilitators, not miracle workers, and cannot revive an animal that is minutes from taking its last breath because someone who might have meant well held on to it too long. My husband Donald and I have been wildlife rehabilitators for 45 years. You can find us through the state’s Fish and Wildlife (phone 287-8000 or www.maine. gov/IFW, click on wildlife rehabilitators). Also, veterinarians and most police departments and animal control officers can refer you to us. Before attempting to rescue a wild animal, please call us first! We can advise on whether or not rescue should be attempted. We are happy to answer any questions about wildlife at anytime, day or night. Carleen and Donald Cote operate the Duck Pond Wildlife Care Center on Rt. 3 in Vassalboro, a non-profit facility, supported entirely by the Cotes’ own resources and outside donations. Call the Cotes at 445-4326 or write them at 1787 No. Belfast Ave., Vassalboro, ME 04989. n
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PRESQUE ISLE 207-762-3417 803 Main Street
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PORTLAND 207-780-9668 1100 Brighton Avenue
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I-95 � exit 182A � 395E � Merge onto Rt1A to Ellsworth � Rt 1A becomes Rt 1 and Rt 3 North � Marden's is located on the right where Rt 1 and Rt 3 splits (behind McDonalds).
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