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Chamber holds Annual Meeting Auburn P.D. earns “Gold Standard” at Ramada for excellence

Pictured here (l. to r.) are CALEA Executive Director Craig Hartley, Jr., APD Accreditation Manager Liz Allen, Deputy Chief Jason Moen, Chief Phil Crowell, and Newport News, VA Police Chief Richard Myers. The Auburn Police De- examined all aspects of the mation and call-in sessions. The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce held partment has been awarded APD’s policies and proce- The assessors submit- their Annual Meeting at Ramada Conference Center in Lewiston on national re-accreditation dures, management, opera- ted a comprehensive report to January 26. The Ray Geiger Award - Chamber Champion was pre- “With Excellence,” consid- tions and support services. CALEA, which was reviewed sented to Peter Chalke by Dr. Rosemarie Sheline and Robin Robbins. ered the highest level of qual- While on-site to ensure the by the Commission. During See more photos on pages 7-10. (TCT photo by Nathan Tsukroff, ity and professionalism in law agency’s compliance with a hearing before the Com- PortraitEFX of Maine) enforcement, as determined 484 core standards, assessors mission in Charleston, South by a Gold Standard process also interviewed citizens, Carolina last November, the Franco Center hosts Super Bowl Party administered by the Commis- community partners, elected Auburn PD was required to sion on Accreditation for Law officials, and agency per- defend the report and discuss The Dolard and Pri- Enforcement Agencies. sonnel. Residents provided future issues and challenges scilla Gendron Franco Center In August 2016, a team comments and feedback to the facing the agency. will host its third annual of assessors from CALEA assessors during public infor- See APD, page 3 Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 5. All are welcome to come watch the Patriots Bird Club plans February events take on the Falcons at this The Stanton Bird Club family-friendly event. of Lewiston and Auburn will The doors, bar and hold two fi eld trips and its café will open at 4:30 p.m. monthly meeting in February. for “tailgate” munchies All three events are free and both before and during the open to the public. For more game. There is no admission information, find them on fee, but donations will be Facebook or see www.Stan- The game will be shown on a 10-foot-tall screen and Aaron’s accepted. tonBirdClub.org. will lend sofas and easy chairs for the event. See Party, page 2 The fi rst fi eld trip will

ROGER’S HAIRCUTTERS Moose sightings are part of the Allagash Waterway slide WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME show that photojournalist Michael Perry will present at the club’s meeting on Feb. 6. (Photo by Michael Perry) 15%Lunch, Monday-Friday OFF ANGELICA be a Leader’s Choice on bird activity in the area as he Limit 1 per order, not to be combined w/other offers. Expires February 28, 2017. TO THE TEAM! Saturday, February 4. The decides on a destination. The group will meet at 8 a.m. in trip will return to Lewiston Music Line Up Thursdays 7-9pm the Staples parking lot at 855 at about noon. Call him with Lisbon Street in Lewiston for any questions at 513-8213. February 2nd carpooling to the destination. If the trip goes to the Every Thursday Trip leader Dan Marquis will coast, the group may see is Mermaid Night The Court Jesters stay abreast of interesting See Bird Club, page 6 February 9th ~ Ron Bergeron Choose a February 16th ~ Nick Racioppi 0M0JHU»[ÄUK^OH[`V\»YLSVVRPUNMVY Treasure P[KVLZU»[L_PZ[ from our February 23rd ~ Michael Krapovicky Fishbowl! Foreclosure Specialist 754-7300 Angelica is 795-9640 now available for appointments. Crazy Wednesdays 40 EAST AVENUE from 3-7 pm LEWISTON, ME 94 Main St., Auburn, ME 04210 $4 Crazy Sushi Rolls 207-795-6888 Telephone: (207) 784-0251 OPEN MIC from 7-10 pm Sea40me.com [email protected] GDYHGHSRW#PDVLHOORFRP‡&HQWHU6W$XEXUQ0( Movie Listings Every Week! Only in TCT. See page 13. www.FlagshipCinemas.com See all of this week’s stories and ads online. Free! wwww.TwinCityTimes.comww.TwinCityTimes.com Page 2 Twin City TIMES • February 2, 2017 Newsmakers, Names & Faces Lewiston H.S. Class of ’77 League of Women Voters Central Maine Healthcare plans 40th Reunion member to address Rotary Club hires new CFO The date for the 40th meaning that the class does The next meeting of David C. Thompson Reunion of Lewiston High not have a phone number, the Lewiston-Auburn Rotary has joined Central Maine School’s Class of 1977 has mailing address or email ad- Club on Thursday, February Healthcare as the system’s been set for September 8 dress for them. If you know 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at the new Chief Financial Offi- through 10, 2017. The Reunion the whereabouts of or have Ramada Inn of Lewiston will cer. Thompson comes to Committee is working on the contact information for any feature guest speaker Regina CMH from Centura Health details of what is sure to be a of these classmates, please Coppens of the League of in Englewood, CO, where memorable weekend. Plans are email Susan Fales Daniels at Women Voters of Maine. he’s served as Chief Fi- being made for a mixer on Fri- [email protected]. The public is invited to at- nancial Offi cer since 2003. day night, dinner and dancing This Class-Based Re- tend and no reservation is During his tenure at Centura, on Saturday and perhaps even union Website is hosted by required. Lunch will be avail- he also worked alongside a farewell brunch on Sunday. A Classreport.org. For a refresh- able in the Ramada’s Fusion Regina Coppens serves on Jeff Brickman, CMH’s new golf event is also being consid- ing change from the large Restaurant for $10. the board of the LWVME President and Chief Execu- David C. Thompson ered. The reunion committee commercial alumni directo- Coppens, who lives in Education Fund and is a tive Offi cer. invites all class members to ries, Classreport.org provides Belgrade, serves on the board member the League’s all-vol- “Central Maine Health- move the system forward.” visit the class website below non-commercial class reunion of the LWVME Education unteer Lobby Corp and Voter care has a long history of Prior to Centura Health, to fi ll out a profi le so they can websites for every graduating Fund and is a member of the Services Committee. providing top-quality care for Thompson worked in various be reached with the details: class of every high school and League’s all-volunteer Lobby Voter Guide,” which features residents of Central and West- fi nance leadership roles with http://classreport.org/usa/me/ extends full access to all class Corp and Voter Services information about candidates ern Maine,” said Thompson Tenet Healthcare in Texas. He lewiston/lhs/1977/ members without regard to Committee. The League of and ballot questions. The of his new role. “With the holds a Bachelor of Business Reunion Announce- fi nancial ability. There are no Women Voters of Maine committee also participates ongoing changes to health- Administration degree from ments will be posted on the registration fees required to is a nonpartisan political in voter registration drives care in the United States, Texas Tech University in class website first and all join in the fun and every class organization committed to around the state, including systems such as CMH face Lubbock, TX. communication regarding member has full participation promoting the informed and Naturalization Ceremonies many challenges and oppor- Thompson replaces the reunion will be sent from privileges. Classreport.org active participation of cit- for new U.S. citizens. Last tunities. I’m looking forward Phil Morissette, who will the website. A current email has no advertising, pop-ups, izens in government. The November, the LWVME was to working again with Jeff to now serve as CMH’s Vice address must be provided or spam and pledges never League’s Lobby Corp is ac- a lead endorser of Question ensure that CMH’s fi nances President of Finance and in order to receive details to sell names and addresses tive in the Maine Legislature, 5, the citizen initiative to and operations are ready to Controller. regarding the upcoming re- to third parties and to let the monitoring and testifying enact Ranked Choice Voting union. The website also lists website be administered ex- on bills that impact voter in Maine. Colisee manager addresses over 100 classmates who clusively by Lewiston High rights, voter participation, For more information are considered “missing,” School Alumni. and elections. The Voter on the program, contact Optimist Club Services Committee pub- Program Chair and Presi- lishes the “Voting in Maine” dent-Elect Monica Millhime Party Aaron’s will lend sofas voter guides and the annual, at 753-9040 or monica.mill- Continued from page 1 and easy chairs for the event non-partisan “Easy-to-Read [email protected]. There will be a cash bar and guests of all ages are en- and the menu at the Club- couraged to get comfortable house Café will include hot by bringing a favorite chair Take-Out Bean Supper wings, burgers and hotdogs, (beanbag, folding, or camp) supports Project Hope nachos, pizza and fries. There and/or blankets. Some guests will be fun activities for kids, are planning to wear Patriots The next Holy Cross by Hurricane Matthew of last a 50/50 drawing, and other Pajamas and other favorite Knights of Columbus “Take- October. raffl e prizes donated by local wardrobe items. Bringing Out Bean Supper” on Sat- Prices range from $3 businesses, including Baxter along décor and memorabilia urday, February 4, from 3 for a pint of beans to $10 for Brewing, Rainbow Bicycle, items is also encouraged. to 5:30 p.m. will support “The Works” with a quart of Dube’s Flower-Gift Shop, For more information, “Project Hope,” which was beans. Order ahead on the Roopers, and Aaron’s. The visit the Box Office, call founded in 1998 by Fr. Marc day of the event by calling game will be shown on a 783-1585 or see visit www. Boisvert of Lewiston to 212-5163 or just stop in. 10-foot-tall screen. francocenter.org. “Free the Kids” of Haiti There will be a 50/50 from poverty, hunger, and raffl e and donations are wel- homelessness. The people comed. Holy Cross church of Haiti are still struggling hall is located at 1080 Lisbon from the devastation caused Street in Lewiston.

Past President Shane Wright (l.) of the Lewiston-Auburn Optimist Club presents guest speaker Jim Mercier, Box See all of this week’s stories Offi ce Manager of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, with a copy of the Optimist Creed at the club’s monthly meet- ing, held at Chopsticks Restaurant in Lewiston. Mercier and ads online. Free! updated the club on the many events happening at the Colisee, including the successful youth hockey and fi gure skating programs and the L/A Fighting Spirit. For more www.TwinCityTimes.com information about the Colisee and its programs, see www.thecolisee.com. &KTGEV%TGOCVKQP Send all items for  AFFORDABLE Names & Faces #..+0%.75+8' to ¡Ž˜Š¤“œšœ—¦¤“œš Editor@Twin 6HUYLQJ&HQWUDO 6RXWKHUQ0DLQH CityTimes.com. THE SENSIBLE ALTERNATIVE z LOCALLY OWNED z INDEPENDENT Deadline is $IIRUGDEOH&UHPDWLRQ6ROXWLRQFRP$XEXUQ Friday by fi ve.

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exceptional services to our Chocolate Church Art Show opens Feb. 9 by established artists who APD residents, businesses, and regularly display in galleries Continued from page 1 visitors. I am proud to help along with works by lesser- The APD received the oversee a Police Department known artists who may be “With Excellence” desig- that is in-line with the best exhibiting for the fi rst time. nation by unanimous vote practices of law enforcement Guests will view works in when the agency was recom- in the country.” a diverse collection of me- mended through a motion on During an Auburn City dia, including photography, the fl oor during the hearing. Council Meeting held on Mon- sculpture, textiles, and paint- This added distinction allows day, January 23, Karen Shep- ings in pastel, oil, and acrylic. the APD to be further recog- ard, Assessment Manager for The CCAC Mem- nized for the effective use of CALEA, presented Chief Phil bership Arts Show may be accreditation as a model for Crowell and his staff with their viewed through April 4 dur- the delivery of enhanced pub- official certificate of “Gold ing gallery hours, which are lic safety services and man- Standard Accreditation, With Tuesdays, Wednesdays and agement professionalism. Excellence.” Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. “Only 5% of municipal “I am so proud of my and Thursdays from noon to law enforcement agencies in team,” said Chief Crowell. “Eagle Lake Carriage Road,” by Chris Gray 6 p.m. For more information the United States are fully “Each of them worked tire- The Chocolate Church As a community arts this annual event features a call 442-8455 or see www. accredited, and far fewer lessly to earn the highest rec- Arts Center will debut its center, the Chocolate Church rare combination of works chocolatechurcharts.org. have received the ‘With Ex- ognition of law enforcement 2017 Membership Art Show maintains a full art gallery cellence’ designation under professional excellence. on Thursday, February 9, along with its performance the Gold Standard process of That is really something to with a reception from 4:30 venues. The membership ALL NATIONS MARKET review,” said APD Accred- be proud of.” The APD’s as- to 6 p.m. The art gallery is show is an opportunity itation Manager Liz Allen. sessment report is available in the annex building located to showcase the creative RESTAURANT & BOUTIQUE STORE “We received our fi rst full on the agency’s website at on 804 Washington Street work of dozens of local art- accreditation in 2007, and it www.auburnpd.com. in Bath. ists. Known for its diversity, HOURS: has been part of our culture Mon-Sat ever since; it is just how we P P 7:30-9:00 E E do business.” R R Closed Auburn is one of only S LYME RELIEF S Sunday a handful of law enforce- O O N Most patients are N ment agencies in Maine to A misdiagnosed and mistreated for A 274 Lisbon Street | Lewiston, ME | 207.331.7864 receive national accreditation. L L In 2013, APD became the fi rst I IDWLJXH¿EURP\DOJLDRUGHSUHVVLRQ I Z Z 1RWUHDG\IRUERWR[RUÀOOHUV\HW" agency in Maine to achieve E E the Gold Standard level of D LYME CLASS D 8VH7UXH6FLHQFH® accreditation. Assessors will L Relief options that work L DQWLZULQNOHDQG reevaluate the Auburn PD in Y Y H\HFUHDP August of 2020. M TUESDAYS 5:30PM M See what a month “Credit for this accom- E E Pre-treatment After 4 weeks of daily can do! plishment goes to the men T 6WDUWLQJ-DQXDU\UG T treatments and women of the Depart- E E Call Now! S Limited Seating S ment,” said Deputy Chief Ja- T T 333-3069 son Moen. “They are the best I &DOOWR5HVHUYH 783-0078 I 250 Center St., Suite 206, Above Cosmo Prof., Auburn, ME 04210 N N of the best, and they deliver ZZZ

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By Jonathan P. LaBonte each detail of what problem day, there was still not a list will be required, not a have a city council of 11 at- MAYOR OF AUBURN a proposed merger may be proposed name for a merged summary. tempting to manage his or her Last week, a meeting attempting to solve and the Auburn and Lewiston. Given It will be interesting to work, rather than the seven was held by the charter com- pros and cons of how the the politics of a name, it’s see the full documentation at councilors in each city that mission, which was estab- commission proposed doing understandable that there’s some point, as this will help do that currently. lished to propose a merger of that, it might be valuable to hesitancy to put one forward. us to understand the state of The combined city Auburn and Lewiston. The highlight what the law states We will see. repair of those assets and po- would have five wards, as primary focus of the meeting must be put forward by a Third, the property, real tential hidden and on-going Auburn does now. Rather was to deliver a report on op- merger commission. Keep in and personal, belonging to costs that would be extended than Auburn ward council- erational savings the commis- mind, the merger commission each municipality, and its fair to the other city’s taxpayers ors representing about 5,000 sion projects might be possible has been meeting for about value. A summary report was under a merger. residents each, that number and to explain how a new city, two-and-a-half years to work issued in June of 2016 that Fourth, the indebted- would rise to 12,000 citizens Mayor Jonathan P. LaBonté created out of Auburn and on these items. showed the value of assets ness, bonded and otherwise, per councilor. Lewiston, would function. First, the names of the Second, the name under owned by both cities as of of each municipality needs to The seventh item is the While there will be municipalities. This is pretty which it is proposed to con- June, 2015. The state statute be outlined. It’s unclear what terms for apportioning tax plenty of time to get into straight forward. solidate. As of last Wednes- seems pretty clear that a full state statute intends to have rates to service the existing documented by stating “and bonded indebtedness of the otherwise,” but the existing respective municipalities. debt of each city is outlined The merger commission rec- in the June 2016 report. ommended each city would Lewiston current has retire the debt it had already about $135.7 million and taken on. Once the merger is Auburn owes about $68.8 complete, all new debt would million. The debt outstanding be paid by all residents. does raise questions about It will be important to the state of repair for the understand any obligations roads, water and sewer lines either city has that could in both cities, and that should force substantial new debt be understood going in to early in the merger. any vote. And last, but not least, Fifth, the commission the merger commission can was to propose a name and offer, as state law says, any location of the municipal other necessary and proper office. From my review facts and terms. It appears of documents, along with this broad language is the not proposing a name, this basis for the dozens of work- has not been done either. groups assembled over the Will city hall be on the east last year to suggest how the or west side of the river combined cities would save and what will the rationale money or change how they be for doing so? One might provide services. predict the commission The merger commis- would propose two munic- sion has a website with some ipal offi ces, to avoid the po- of the documents they have litical fallout of one over the created to date. You can fi nd other. But if the intent of that at http://newlacharter. their work is to create one ning.com/. If you use Face- city and streamline it, state book, there are two groups law is specifi c in calling for where debate on this topic “the” singular municipal has played out; “Lewiston offi ce. Rocks” and “Civility & Re- Sixth, the merger com- spect in Auburn Politics.” mission has to put forward a I encourage you to read proposed charter. This is the up on this topic and join the document that will determine debate. As my review of what happens after any vote. these documents as mayor The proposed charter con- continues, I will share with tinues with the practice of you what I believe the im- having a hired administrator pacts are for not only our to run the city, except that taxpayers, but the broader administrator would now region.

Chamber Breakfast Meeting Feb. 9 The February Schario of The Public Breakfast Meeting of the Theatre, will discuss LA Metro Chamber of the arts scene in Lewis- Commerce will take place ton-Auburn. The cost is on Thursday, February 9 $20 for members and $30 at 7 a.m. at the Hilton for non-members. Garden Inn Auburn Riv- For more informa- erwatch. tion or to register, see This month’s www.LAMetroChamber. speaker, Christopher com.

“Where the Treasure is in the Ink!” 675 Main Street • Lewiston, ME 207•241•8523 Open 7 Days: 10:30am-8:00pm February 2, 2017 • Twin City TIMES Page 5 Enough is Enough Local taxpayer funding for asylum seekers continues to increase By Robert E. Macdonald with asylum seekers overrun- ing him of the fi scal strain the law stood there in plain Here are the welfare MAYOR OF LEWISTON ning the second fl oor General being placed on Lewiston’s sight for all to see. numbers for 2016 and the fi rst Nightly, I fi nd myself Assistance Office. They are taxpayers by non-citizens Yet, nothing came down half of 2017: thanking God for a combat seeking relief on the backs of fl ocking to our city. Possible from the Attorney General’s In 2016, immigrants role in Vietnam, sparing me Lewiston residents, also re- solutions were discussed and Offi ce backing up the Gover- were 60 percent of all traffi c combat service in the Pa- ferred to as property taxpayers. would be addressed at later nor’s position. Suddenly every in the General Assistance cifi c during World War II or Two weeks ago, an date. community activist group offi ce. Fifty-four percent of Korea. SUV on Park Street pulled The following Friday, threatened to sue Lewiston if it this 60 percent were asylum In my capacity as Lewis- into our clearly marked city I met with the Governor at a did not provide help for these seekers. Our total expendi- ton’s mayor, had I served in administrator’s parking local coffee shop to discuss non-citizens. With no guid- tures for the last fi scal year either of the aforementioned space. I went to the van, Lewiston’s situation. In his ance coming from the Attor- were $777,779. combat theaters, I would knocked on the window and biennial budget, the Gover- ney General’s Offi ce and the Of that number, 55 per- probably be locked up at the informed the driver he would nor has a proposal to reverse threats of costly lawsuits hang- cent or $422,401 went to Veteran’s Hospital at To- have to move. Before pulling legislation passed by the ing over our heads, the Lewis- all immigrants. Fifty-two gus confined to the Crisis out, seven or eight passen- previous Legislature, which ton City Council weighed their percent of the 55 percent Mayor Bob Macdonald Unit and clad in red pajamas, gers got out of the van and is the cause of the current fiduciary responsibility and totaling $399,959 went to experiencing flashbacks of headed for the welfare offi ce She then told me that in Feb- predicament that Lewiston correctly adopted a wait-and- asylum seekers. hordes of Japanese and Chi- in City Hall. ruary, she was expecting an fi nds itself in. see attitude. The following fi gures nese/Korean soldiers, blow- Contacting Lewiston additional 60 asylum seekers Last Session, Senator When the Governor represent the fi rst six months ing bugles trying to overrun Welfare Director Sue Char- to be processed. Eric Brakey introduced a bill won the lawsuit, city council of Fiscal Year 2017: my position. ron, she reported they had The following day I at the behest of Lewiston to talk turned to ceasing the Thus far, 73 percent This is what it is like been receiving an average of called and spoke with Gov- prohibit taxpayer funding funding. But our progressive of all GA offi ce traffi c rep- daily at Lewiston City Hall 30 asylum seekers a month. ernor Paul R. LePage, advis- going towards the support legislators put a stop to what resents immigrants. When of non-citizens. But Senator they considered an inhumane those seeking welfare were Amy Volk of Scarborough action by passing a state law vetted, the total number of AHCH offers Volunteer Training in February gutted and rewrote our bill in forcing Maine taxpayers to immigrants served thus far Androscoggin Home picking up medications or all of Androscoggin, Franklin order to meet federal require- continue helping these non is 62 percent of our total Care & Hospice is seeking groceries, assisting with meal and Oxford Counties, North- ments, which would allow -citizens. welfare clients. volunteers who can commit preparation at the Hospice ern Cumberland County, and the State of Maine to provide It is time for our state Of this 62 percent, at least two hours per week House, welcoming visitors parts of Kennebec, Sagada- monetary help to asylum legislators to focus on the 58 percent are asylum seek- for the next year to help with to the Hospice House, mak- hoc and Somerset Counties. seekers. business needed to run Maine. ers. The total paid to all im- a variety of important tasks ing phone calls to home care “We hear every day Prior to the passing of Our Legislature is not an ex- migrants thus far is $267,714. that impact the quality of life patients, and assorted offi ce about the difference that Volk’s bill, Governor LePage tension of the United Nations. Of this, $260,370 was doled for its patients and support tasks such as filing, word volunteers make in the lives had refused to reimburse any Too many Maine citizens lack out to asylum seekers. the agency’s work. processing and data entry. of our patients, their families city or town that had given the basic necessities afforded Thus, this week there is Volunteer duties in- Volunteer opportunities are and our staff, but we also General Assistance money to our non-citizen population. no good news for taxpayers, clude transporting patients available across the agency’s hear about the positive impact to these non-citizens, stating It’s well past time voters but our non-citizen asylum to medical appointments, service area, which includes this work has on those who it was a clear violation of start holding our Legislators seekers have literally found choose to volunteer for our federal law. And it was! Like responsible for their action/ Lewiston to be the Land of Rotary Breakfast Club spotlights agency,’’ said Kristen Mc- the emperor’s new clothes, inaction. Plenty. Evoy, Manager of Volunteer Children’s Advocacy Center Resources. “We are fortunate The next meeting of tims of violence in various to have many skilled and the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary capacities. Part of the initial dedicated volunteers, but we Breakfast Club will take place multi-disciplinary team that are always in need of more on Wednesday, February 8 at spearheaded the Children’s volunteers to keep pace with 7 a.m. at the United Methodist Advocacy Center movement the growing demands.” Church, 439 Park Avenue in in the State of Maine in 2004, AHCH provides train- Auburn. The guest speaker she has since worked tirelessly ing, a background check will be Kat Perry, Program to ensure that this collaborative and TB testing at no cost Manager of the Children’s effort with community partner to volunteers. In addition, Advocacy Center of Andro- organizations strives for quality mileage reimbursement is scoggin, Franklin and Oxford assurance and best practices available for some services. Counties, which is a program when responding to cases of If interested in any of the of Sexual Assault Prevention child abuse in our communities. above-mentioned tasks, call & Response Services. For In the past year, Perry 795-9580 or 1-800-482-7412, more details about the pro- has recruited over 70 volun- ext. 1280, to schedule a brief gram, contact Jeffrey “Pete” teers and raised over $53,000 phone conversation to discuss Preble at 751-6281. in donations in support of your interests no later than A resident of Androscog- a free-standing new child- February 16. If it looks like gin County for over 20 years, centered space where young the opportunity is a good fi t, Kat Perry has committed the victims of violence can come you will be invited to attend last 25 years of her profes- to tell their stories and begin volunteer training later in the sional life to supporting vic- their journey of healing. month.

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Out & About with Rachel Morin What’s Going On A Bean Supper at Auburn Methodist Church Story and photos “Becoming American” tonight at Franco Center by Rachel Morin I heard the Auburn The African American reception at 5 p.m., followed from Reconstruction through Methodist Church was hav- quest for citizenship, equality by the program at 6:00. to the Civil Rights era. ing its fi rst Bean Supper of and justice will be the focus Joyce Gibson, dean of Interspersed with the the New Year on Saturday, of a University of Southern USM’s Lewiston-Auburn discussions will be poetry January 28. I knew how fa- Maine event on Thursday, College, will provide an in- readings from USM students mous they are for the boun- February 2 at the Franco Cen- troduction and talk about her and performances by the USM tiful spread they serve and ter in Lewiston. The produc- personal experiences living Chamber Singers. Songs and the huge crowd that arrives tion, comprised of historical in Mississippi during the Jim readings will reference the early. I arrived early myself refl ections, poetry and singing, Crow Era. Leroy Rowe, an work of legendary historian and was not disappointed is called “Becoming Ameri- assistant professor of African and author W.E.B. Du Bois, to see family members and can: W.E.B. Du Bois and the American History and Politics with a special focus on his many friends already seated Meaning of Race and Citizen- at USM, will follow with a dis- 1903 book, “The Souls of and enjoying the rousing ship in the Jim Crow Era.” cussion of the African Ameri- Black Folk.” The Franco Cen- tunes coming from the Park Nancy and Tim Lander cut large slices of pies and laid Free and open to the public, can struggle for inclusion into ter is located at 46 Cedar Street Avenue Pickers. them out for people to select from the variety of pies home the event will begin with a American democratic society, in Lewiston. The band continued baked by the women of the church. ting. Dress warmly and bring latest venture, Dreams Unlim- playing, song after song, Bird Club snowshoes or winter boots. ited, specializes in multimedia with great enthusiasm, for Continued from page 1 The trip leader, Steve Reed, programs about the outdoors. most of the evening. In- such birds as the Common can be reached at 319-6630. His presentation will cluded in their large reper- Eider, Bufflehead, Black The club’s February offer a vicarious approach to toire were favorites, “You Guillemot, and a variety of meeting will be on Monday, experiencing the run of the Are My Sunshine,” “She’ll gulls. If it goes to a woodland February 6 at 6:30 p.m. in river. This slide show journey Be Coming ‘Round the site, birds seen could include Room 285 at USM’s Lewis- along the Allagash will begin Mountain,” “This Land is the Evening Grosbeak, the ton-Auburn campus, 55 West- in the shadow of Mt. Katahdin My Land,” “When the Pine Grosbeak, and even the minster Street in Lewiston. and end at Allagash Village, at Saints Come Marching In” Snowy Owl, which has been Guest speaker Michael Perry, the junction with the St. John and an original song written sighted in the Brunswick area photojournalist and founder- River. Along the way, travel- by band member George recently. It is not unusual to director of Dreams Unlimited, ers will pass an abandoned Mathews, “Jesus Blues.” see more than thirty different will present “Summer on locomotive, steamboat, log Soon the buffet was species on a club fi eld trip. a River: Maine’s Allagash haulers, and lumbering opera- ready. Each table, in rota- The second field trip Wilderness Waterway.” tion, all signs of a bygone era. tion, was invited to the buf- The Daigle Family came early and little Lyon Daigle will be Winter Tracking at A graduate of Bow- Also highlighted will fet line to serve themselves brought his favorite coloring book and crayons to work Woodbury Nature Sanctuary doin College, Perry founded be the Allagash Falls as from a variety of baked on before the meal started. L to R, Anita Daigle, Lyon in Monmouth on Saturday, and managed the L.L. Bean they thunder over a series of beans, breads, and a selec- Daigle, John Daigle and Ellen Jankowski. February 18 from 8 to 11 Outdoor Discovery Program, drops, churning and twisting tion of other dishes-pasta a.m. The group will meet which offers instruction in through a narrow cut in the and meatballs, chop suey, at the Staples parking lot in outdoor sports for L.L. Bean bedrock. With sightings of cheesy vegetables, mashed Lewiston for carpooling to customers. An experienced and beautiful summer sunsets, potatoes, coleslaw, hot dogs Woodbury, where it will walk accomplished outdoorsman, he brilliant wildflowers and and to top it off, a large the trails to discover tracks has climbed Mount McKinley majestic moose, the event selection of homemade pies left by resident animals. This (now called Mt. Denali) and will remind viewers that our prepared by the pie baking is a good opportunity for a paddled his sea kayak from current Maine winter will not women of the church. winter hike in a beautiful set- Maine to New York City. His last forever. Servers brought bev- erages to the table and checked if anything was needed. Patrons enjoyed the meal, exchanging news of the day and family activities Park Avenue Pickers Jodey Goding, front; L to r, in back, and were looking forward to Larry Daigle, Scott Kenison, Conrad Begin, George the next bean supper. Mathews and Gordon Sweet.

Robert and Allison Franklin, Cindy and Mason Brousseau, Jan Wilkinson and Nancy Wilkins are ready to serve beverages to the crowd.

Carol Despres, center, is holding her twin daughter, Kate Spady, with son Lucas Despres, left; friends, Ed Fournier and Kristin Fournier, who is holding twin Lauren Spady. They were swaying to the Park Avenue Pickers and paused briefl y for the photo. February 2, 2017 • Twin City TIMES Page 7 Chamber Awards Night

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APL hosts “Origami by Children” Community Players schedule auditions for “Oklahoma!” Experience is not necessary The Monmouth Com- “Oklahoma!” will run for students and seniors. For and every child is welcome munity Players will hold open at Cumston Hall in 7:30 p.m. more information about the to participate. Most models auditions for Rodger’s and performances on April 21, 22, production or the auditions, are made from directions Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” 28, and 29 and 2 p.m. mat- including a complete list of in origami books available on Sunday, February 5 and inee performances on April the characters, call (800) 838- in libraries, bookstores, and Monday, February 6 from 6 to 23 and 30. Tickets are $14 for 3006 or see www.monmouth- online, but original cre- 8 p.m. at the historic Cumston General Admission and $12 communityplayers.org. ations are especially encour- Hall in downtown Monmouth. aged. The fi nest submissions The plot of this classic mu- Student creativity shines are then selected for the sical revolves around the Origami by Children exhibit, question of who will take in Bates College Arts Crawl which travels to the commu- Laurey Williams to the box nities of the various partici- social - the decent Curly Mc- pants, where it is displayed Lain or the sinister Jud Fry. The traveling exhibit is on display in the library’s in local schools and libraries. “Oklahoma!” also provides a Children’s Department through March 15. Since 1978, the exhibit has depiction of pioneering men Auburn Public Library sponsored by OrigamiUSA provided inspiration for chil- and women of the American is currently hosting a trav- and may be viewed in the dren of all ages to explore Southwest. eling exhibit of outstanding library’s Children’s Depart- their own creative potential The auditions are open to works of origami created ment through March 15. and to enjoy the creativity all ages from high school stu- by children from around Each year, Origami of other children. For more dents through mature adults. the world. Called “Origami USA invites children to sub- information, call the library Performers should enjoy act- by Children,” the exhibit is mit their best folded models. at 333-6640, ext. 3. ing, singing and dancing. The theater group also welcomes Tricky Britches plays Village Coffeehouse residents who enjoy helping behind the scenes. Rehearsals The Village Coffee- will take place Tuesday and house of New Gloucester Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 Every winter, in a lively smorgasbord of creativity and skill, will present a performance p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 5 the Bates College Arts Crawl showcases student achievement by Tricky Britches on Satur- p.m. Directed by Josie French in the visual, literary and performing arts. This year’s free day, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. of Lewiston and produced by event takes place Friday, February 3 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Tickets are $10 at the door. Cindy Dunham of Winthrop, the college’s Chase Hall at 56 Campus Avenue; from 5:30 to Raised in Maine and the production will run April 7 p.m. in Olin Arts Center at 75 Russell Street; and at 5 p.m. cured on street corners and 21 through 30. in Commons Fireplace Lounge at 136 Central Avenue, where next to woodstoves, string Those auditioning there will be a cappella singing. For more information, call band Tricky Britches plays should prepare approximately 786-8294. (Photo by Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College) a unique combination of 16 bars to perform with ac- country, contra-dance, blue- companiment. Songs from grass, and rock. Comprised outside the show are accept- of band members Jed Bresette able as long as sheet music is $3 off 2 (guitar, bass, vocals), Seth provided for the accompanist. Doyle (mandolin, guitar, There will also be script read- harmonica, vocals), Tyler String band Tricky Britches plays a unique combination ings at auditions, with possi- LUNCH of country, contra-dance, bluegrass, and rock. Lienhardt (fi ddle, washboard, ble choreography. Please wear BUFFETS vocals), and Richard Bick- and country songs on the those places, and use those comfortable clothes. If you An Italian experience since 1978 nell (fi ve-string banjo), the road across the U.S. They’ve experiences to inspire their cannot make either audition, Monday thru Friday group formed in 2009 when played festivals and concerts make alternate 783-0336 original music. But at the end 11am - 1:30pm 12 Mollison Way, Lewiston these four friends in Portland, across the U.S., Europe, and by contacting the director at www.marcositalian.com of the day, their favorite show *No other discounts may apply - Maine took their fi ddle tunes Hawaii, have been shaped by See Coffeehouse, page 15 [email protected]. Expires 0--201. - Marcos Lewiston

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Doors will open generates great energy by tangles of what is constant in For more information, at 4:30 p.m., dinner will be pulling at the impossible us, and what is disposable in call 753-6963 or email lward- served from 5 to 6 p.m. and and sometimes pleasurable the world.” [email protected]. the music jam will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is Harlow Gallery offers block printing workshop $7 per person. Located on the In February and March, Hallowell Road in Litchfi eld, Pop and Soul sensation Comedian Johnny Ater has Harlow Gallery will present a the club has plenty of free Max Ater is a past winner been making audiences two-part printmaking work- parking and is wheelchair laugh since 2003. of Maine’s Got Talent! accessible. For more informa- shop called “Fast, Cheap and The Chocolate Church be up-and-coming Pop and tion, call Tom at 268-9271 or Easy: An Unorthodox Block Arts Center will showcase Soul sensation Max Ater. Mike at 331-4719. Printing Primer.” Split into the talents of father and son Combining lyrics express- two sessions of four weeks performers John and Max ing deep truths with a soul- each, the workshop, lead by Country Sunday Ater with “An Evening of ful voice and contemporary printmaker Scott , will Country Fest Maine Comedy and Music with the sound to create songs that take place on Tuesdays from will present its next Country Aters” on Saturday, February resonate with audiences, Sunday on February 5 from 4 at 7:30 p.m. the 23-year-old singer-song- been making audiences laugh noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Opening the show will writer is best known as a past since 2003. It’s no wonder Litchfi eld Sportsmen’s Club. winner of the Maine’s Got he’s in demand to perform 7 to 9 p.m. at Harlow Gallery, suitable for all levels of experi- The event will feature an Admission is $5; chil- Talent! competition. Featur- across Maine and New En- located at 160 Water Street in ence. Participants will explore afternoon of dancing to live dren under 12 will enter for ing a fresh new take on his gland: among Maine’s fun- Hallowell. design principles of relief country music provided by free. Doors will open at 11 music, his new five-track niest professional comedians, The fi rst four-week ses- images, carving techniques, The Friends Band, Jim Sutter, a.m. Located on the Hallow- EP “Little Victories” will be Ater entertains audiences sion will take place February inking, and printing while Cameron Thayer, Burt Tru- ell Road in Litchfield, the released in June. with light-hearted observa- 7, 14, 21, and 28, and the working with blocks of vari- man, Barry Wood, and others. club is wheelchair accessible The fun will continue tions about himself and his second four-week session ous materials, including foam, Concessions will be available and has plenty of free park- with a comedy set by Johnny fellow Mainers. He may will take place March 7, 14, rubber, wood and linoleum. and there will be door prizes ing. For more information, Ater, who as one of Maine’s remind you of your goofy 21, and 28. Tuition for each Most importantly, the class will and a 50/50 drawing. call 536-9647. favorite standup comics has brother, dorky Dad, or silly four-week session is $50 for teach participants how to print Grandpa, but by the end of KVAA-Harlow Gallery mem- at home without a press, using G the show, he’ll feel like your bers or $60 for non-members easily printed blocks that make E FRANCO funny best friend. (paid to Harlow Gallery), great postcards, propaganda N Tickets are $15 in ad- plus a $25 supplies fee (paid posters, subversive illustrations D directly to the instructor on and, of course, fi ne art prints. R vance or $18 at the door. O CENTER EVENTS They may be purchased by the day of the event). Partic- For more information N 207 783-1585 calling 442-8455 or at www. ipants are welcome to sign up about the workshop or to chocolatechurcharts.org. The for one or both sessions. register, contact: Marketing Chocolate Church Arts Cen- The workshop will instill Manager Allison McKeen at F.A.B. - FRANCO AND BATES COLLEGE ter is located at 804 Washing- a technique for creating bold 622-2813 or kvaa@harlow- ton Street in Bath. and striking prints in a format gallery.org. A Dance Showcase

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Saturday,S d Tuesday,T d Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Celebrate - Experience - Discover Central Maine’s Premier Events FrancoCenter.org Corporate Parties Conferences Weddings/Receptions Class Reunions Celebrations of Life Banquets Family Gatherings Concerts Fundraising Events Dances ... and more! Proms COMPLETE CATERING & BAR SERVICES! (207) 783-1585 * FRANCOCENTER.ORG * 46 CEDAR ST., LEWISTON February 2, 2017 • Twin City TIMES Page 13 Thursday, February 2 Auburn. The guest speaker is Rotary Club Lunch Kat Perry, Program Manager Meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. of the Children’s Advocacy Ramada Inn, Lewiston. The Calendar Center. 751-6281. FEBRUARY 3RD THROUGH FEBRUARY 9TH guest speaker is Trinity Jubi- See more Calendar at www.TwinCityTimes.com Thursday, February 9 lee Center Executive Director Chamber Breakfast DOORS OPEN AT: AUBURN Erin Reed. Guests welcome, Sleigh Day. 12 to 3 p.m. free). Buy tix at 626-7989. Meeting. 7 a.m. Hilton Gar- 11:30am 746 Center Street no reservation required. 753- Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, www.vilesarboretum.org. den Inn Auburn Riverwatch. Auburn Movie Hotline — 786-8605 9040; monica.millhime@ No. Yarmouth. This annual Country Sunday. Noon Christopher Schario of The Sat Wed maine.gov. event features sleigh rides to 4:30 p.m. Litchfi eld Sports- Public Theatre discusses the Yu Gi Oh! The Dark Side Of Dimensions (PG) ..12:30* 6:50 Becoming American. 6 ($8/5 per person), vintage men’s Club, Hallowell Rd., arts scene in Lewiston-Au- Rings (PG-13) ...... 1:40 4:40 7:15 9:55 p.m. Franco Center, 46 Cedar sleigh demonstrations and Litchfi eld. Enjoy dancing to burn. $30 (members $20). The Space Between Us (PG-13) ...... 1:00 4:00 7:00 9:45 St., Lewiston. This USM a museum exhibit. Dress live country music by The www.LAMetroChamber. A Dog’s Purpose (PG) ...... 11:55 2:25 program celebrates the work warmly. Concessions avail. Friends Band, Jim Sutter, com...... 4:50 7:05 9:25 Intro to Self-Employ- Split (PG-13) ...... 1:30 4:30 7:10 9:50 of W.E.B. Du Bois and the 829-5708. Cameron Thayer, Burt Tru- Patriots Day (R) ...... 12:50 3:50 6:45 9:40 African American quest for Take-Out Bean Supper. man, Barry Wood, and others. ment. 10 a.m. to noon. Lewis- La La Land (PG-13) ...... 12:40 3:40 6:35 9:25 equality through discussion, 3 to 5:30 p.m. Holy Cross Concessions; door prizes. $5; ton CareerCenter, 5 Mollison **no show Wed eve poetry and song. A reception Church Hall, 1080 Lisbon St., Kids ages 11- free. 536-9647. Way, Lewiston. Learn about Hidden Figures (PG) ...... 12:20 3:20 6:50** 9:35 precedes at 5:00. Free. Lewiston. This month’s event Super Bowl Party. 4:30 pros and cons of owning a Sunday 2/5/17 Hidden Figures will not play at 6:50 and 9:35 Global Migration Se- benefi ts “Project Hope” for p.m. Franco Center, 46 Cedar business, steps needed to get Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (R) ...... 1:20 7:25 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 3D (R) ...... 4:20 9:55 ries. 6 p.m. Community the children of Haiti. Items St., Lewiston. This family- started, and resources avail- Room, Auburn Public Li- able to help. Free. To regis- *no show Sat may be purchased singly or friendly event features a cash Gold (R) ...... 12:30* 9:30 brary. This three-part series in combo specials; stop in or bar, food items for sale, raf- ter, call Karleen Andrews at Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13) ...... 3:30 6:40 begins with Colby College call ahead at 212-5163. fl es and a 10-foot-tall screen; 557-1885. Sing (PG) ...... 11:45 2:15 7:20 Professor Catherine Beste- Public Supper & Music wear your favorite Patriots Rotary Club Lunch xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage (PG-13) ...... 4:45 9:45 man, who discusses her book Jam. Litchfi eld Sportsmen’s attire. Free. 783-1585; www. Meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. “Making Refuge: Somali Club, Hallowell Rd., Litch- francocenter.org. Ramada Inn, Lewiston. The Global Migration Se- Portland-based writer and Bantu Refugees and Lewis- fi eld. Doors at 4:30 p.m., din- Monday, February 6 guest speaker is Regina Cop- ries. 6 p.m. Community educator Elizabeth Peavey ton, Maine.” Free. 333-6640. ner (baked beans, hot dogs, Global Migration Se- pens of the League of Women Room, Auburn Public Li- and Maine Senior College Health Program. 6 to casseroles) 5 to 6 p.m., music ries. 6 p.m. Community Voters of Maine. Guests wel- brary. This three-part series Network Program Director 7 p.m. Conf. Room ABC, 6 to 8 p.m. $7. 268-9271. Room, Auburn Public Li- come; no reservation re- concludes with a screening Anne Cardale present “We lower level, medical offi ce An Evening with the brary. This three-part series quired; lunch avail. at Fusion of the fi lm “Hotel Rwanda,” ZOOM - How About You?” building, 12 High St., Lewis- Aters. 7:30 p.m. Choco- continues with a discussion Restaurant for $10. 753- about of the genocide of $7/8, incl. lunch. For adv. ton. Orthopaedic surgeon late Church Arts Center, of the book “City of Thorns: 9040; monica.millhime@ members of the Tutsi tribe by price, register by noon on 2/8 Lauren Adey of Central 804 Washington St., Bath. Nine Lives in the World’s maine.gov. members of the Hutu tribe in by calling 753-6510. Maine Orthopaedics dis- Singer- Max Ater Largest Refugee Camp” by Opening Reception. 1994. Free. 333-6640. Celtic Music Series. cusses the causes, symptoms, performs original songs, co- Ben Rawlence. Free. 333- 4:30 to 6 p.m. Art gallery, Androscoggin County 7:30 p.m. Chocolate Church and treatments of Carpal median Johnny Ater makes 6640. Chocolate Church annex Republican Committee Meet- Arts Center 804 Washington Tunnel Syndrome. Free. you laugh. $15/18. 442- Stanton Bird Club building, 804 Washington St., ing. 7 p.m. Sabattus Town St., Bath. This winter concert Register at 835-2860; amy. 8455; www.chocolatechur- Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Room Bath. The Chocolate Church Hall, Route 9, Sabattus. 212- series continues with Cape [email protected]. charts.org. 285, Lewiston-Auburn Col- Arts Center’s annual Mem- 7300. Breton Island guitarist Scott Author Visit. 7:30 p.m. Concert: Tricky lege, 55 Westminster St., bership Arts Show opens Friday, February 10 MacMillan and fi ddler Colin Skelton Lounge, Chase Hall, Britches. 7:30 p.m. Village Lewiston. 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