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do not ignore it. Juvenile fire- 2,800 injuries and $300 mil- dren who come from every Coordination with many setter intervention is a vital lion in property damage. type of family background types of service organizations component toward reducing What motivates a child to and community setting. The is needed for successful juve- fires, especially home fires. play with fire? The vast ma- good news is, information nile fire-setting intervention. As the Maine Fire Marshal’s jority of juvenile fire-setters and no-cost confidential In Maine, programs work Office notes, “Curiosity with are acting from curiosity and resources to help intervene to include schools, teachers, fire is common, fire-setting experimentation. Others are and prevent juvenile fire- fire, EMS, and police de- is not.” Fire-setting is dan- seeking needed attention or setters are available. partments, along with juve- gerous and deadly. may act from boredom or peer Once a child has been no- nile justice and probation/ The statistics for juvenile pressure. Very few, though ticed as having active curios- parole services. The goal is fire-setters are sobering. Ac- the most deadly, act from an ity or tendency towards fire, to resolve the juvenile fire- cording to the FBI, juvenile intent to cause destruction and a specially trained member setting tendency in a child fire-setters account for nearly from mental and/or emotional from your regional fire emer- before it becomes an injury, fmo/resources/juvenile. Ask Vicki Schmidt 50 percent of those arrested disorders. Whatever the moti- gency services will provide arson, or destruction. to speak with your areas youth Vicki Schmidt is a Maine State Fire Instructor and volunteers for arson. While curiosity, not vating factor, intervention and an assessment interview. Every fire department in fire safety person. In rural with the Buckfield Fire Depart- malice, is often the motiva- proper referral to appropriate Referral to the appropriate Maine is connected to youth towns this will often be your ment along with several state tion behind juvenile fire-set- support services are key to services is the second step. fire intervention services local fire Chief. Remember and regional fire training or- ters, the damage they cause in preventing juvenile set fires. Many times, this may involve through local, county, or state too, these services are no- ganizations. economic and human costs is Statistics prove that ju- uncomplicated solutions such programs. This network is cost and confidential. Please Attention parents, teach- devastating. Annually in the venile fire-setting is a com- as joining a local youth group accessed by contacting your don’t hesitate to reach out of ers, and caretakers of children US, juvenile arson and youth- plex behavior exhibited by for improved peer support, local fire department, by dial- you know a child in need of of all types — If you notice a set fires are the cause of more children of all ages. The de- or counseling sessions with a ing 211, by searching “211 in fire setting intervention ser- child in your care has a curios- than 400,000 fires, result- mographics are as varied as qualified adult to learn better Maine”, or by logging onto: vices. Thank you from your ity or experiments with fire, ing in more than 300 deaths, the motives and involve chil- judgment or coping skills. https://www.maine.gov/dps/ local first responders. Grieving Parent’s Support Group begins Sep. 30

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area has announced it will offer a six-week the loss of a child. Grieving Parent’s Support Group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting Thursday, Sept. 30. Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area will follow the current CDC COVID 19 This group is for parents who have experienced the loss of a child of any age. It guidelines and recommendations for meetings, with a location to be determined. will include opportunities for sharing at one’s own comfort level and educational Pre-registration is required. Call Jillian Roy, bereavement coordinator, with any handouts. Group facilitators are trained hospice volunteers who have experienced questions and/or to register at 207-873-3615 or email [email protected]. Norridgewock Library to host Chewonki’s Mammals of Maine

NORRIDGEWOCK — The Norridgewock Library The event is free and open to the public. understanding of each animal’s adaptations, role in the food Board of Trustees will sponsor Chewonki’s “Mammals of The trustees have sponsored several of Chewonki’s na- chain and habitat. Exhibits include mounted mammals na- Maine” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Norridgewock ture programs in the past, Including the very popular Owls tive to Maine and items such as teeth, feet and fur. Grange Hall, 9 Mercer Road. of Maine and Predators. The Mammals program provides an For more information, call the library at 207-634-2828.

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Venture crew 2713 does some white water rafting. AUGUSTA — Scout troops across central and western The three largest parts of Scouting are: Maine are inviting students to join them as they “Escape the Inside” this fall. Cub Scouting, which is fun for the whole family and is for “Escape the Inside” is a way of informing youth and their par- boys’ and girls’ kindergarten through fifth grade. It includes ents that Scouting delivers fun programs in outdoor settings. hands-on learning and achievement that puts kids in the mid- “A boy is not a sitting-down animal,” said Scouting dle of the action and prepares them for today – and for life. founder Robert Baden-Powell. The next level is Scouts BSA which is for boys and girls That still holds true for the boys and girls who can ben- ages 11 to 17 and is the traditional Scouting experience for efit from Scouting, today’s leaders say. youth in the fifth grade through high school. Service, com- “Scouting works best when we bring the Scouts into the munity engagement and leadership development become Submitted photos outdoors,” said Kennebec Valley District of Scouting Vice increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead Gardiner Area Cub Pack 672 at Water Fun Night in August. Chair Chuck Mahaleris, of Augusta. “Our Cub packs, their own activities and work their way toward earning Scout troops and Venture Crews have been busy all sum- Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout. Gardiner Area Scout Troop 672 Ryan Avery 841-5663 ryan_ mer long having adventures. Scouts in this area spent their Venturing is for teens age 14 to 20 and perfect for those [email protected] summer camping, hiking, shooting at the archery range, kids looking for the next mountain to climb. Hallowell Area Scout Troop Glen Glidden 408-3337 gglid- biking, canoeing, kayaking and challenging themselves. The Kennebec Valley District of Scouting, which covers [email protected] They didn’t get a lot of time to sit down. Somerset, Lincoln, Knox, Kennebec and Franklin counties, Manchester Area Scout Troop 622 Tom Bartol 621-0787 bar- “They learned about cooking over an open fire and how will also be adding Sea Scouting and Exploring programs [email protected] to save someone’s life in the woods. Some of our Scouts went later this year. West Gardiner Area Cub Pack 613 Erica Soiett 212-3713 esoi- white water rafting and many spent parts of their summer [email protected] helping their community,” Mahaleris said. “In September, our Local Scouting contacts are: West Gardiner Area Scout Troop 613 Jeff DeHart 582-7178 Cub packs, Scout troops and Venture Crews will be opening [email protected] their doors to new members- youth who are tired of sitting Gardiner/Pittston Area Cub Pack 672 Scott St Amand 321— Venture Crew 2713 Shelley Connolly 207 487-1277 shelleya- around and want to get outside and have fun and do things.” 1103 ssta,[email protected] [email protected].

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Here’s tice the tearing and recognize it as a symp- a list of other common symptoms: tom of dry eyes, but oftentimes patients in- sist their eyes are anything but dry. • General feeling of irritation in the eyes Why do eyes become chronically dry? There are several things that can prevent • Gritty feeling our tears from doing their job and making our eyes get too dry: • Itchiness • The environment (indoors and out) Eyecare Medical Group photo • Feeling like there is something in your eye Katherine Hill, O.D. • Certain medications, such as antihistamines healthier tears, but Hill has more suggestions. rums. “Regulation is horribly lacking in this • Light sensitivity Just as we should practice good dental hygiene arena,” says HIll. “It hasn’t been updated in • Diseases that affect your body’s ability to to keep our gums healthy, we also need to prac- nearly 40 years. We allow a lot of ingredients • Blurred vision make tears, including rheumatoid arthritis, tice good eye hygiene to keep our lids and tears and chemicals that are actually illegal in oth- Sjogren’s syndrome, thyroid issues, aller- healthy. “It’s not that nice to think of,” she says, er countries because they have no right be- • Redness gies, rosacea, and autoimmune conditions. “but we’re supposed to be covered with bacte- ing used on a skin, let alone around the eyes. ria and microbes that live in balance with the Alcohol and formaldehyde, for instance, are • Watery eyes • Age (We produce fewer tears as we age.) oils of our skin. Natural flora. If the balance is found in many products. upset, it can increase inflammation and also With so little regulation, when it comes to That last sign — watery eyes. How can • Hormonal changes, such as menopause or plaque buildup at the base of eyelashes right the world of makeup, the burden falls on the your eyes be dry and watery at the same when you’re taking hormone replacements near the opening of the oil glands. You want to consumer, so use due diligence and choose time? Hill offers an explanation. remove what should not be there without strip- products that are clean, meaning they don’t “It’s the body’s attempt to compensate for • Screen time ping the oils. You don’t want to kill the good contain toxic ingredients. One way to check is an unhealthy tear film that’s evaporating too and the bad bacteria.” to look at the Environmental Working Group’s quickly, and it’s not very effective. It’s confus- • Compromised diets Never put on harsh soaps or cleansers. Use a Safe Skin Deep page (https://www.ewg.org/ ing when you’re experiencing it because you clean washcloth, warm water, and appropriate skindeep/), where you can search different don’t feel like your eyes are dry,” she explained. • Skin and eye care products lid hygiene products. Hill prefers a hypochlo- brands, products and ingredients. “Basically, we have two types of tears. We rous acid spray. It sounds scary but it’s a natural Even if you pay a lot of money for a product have maintenance tears — with each blink • Poor eye hygiene bleach that your skin makes, and It dissolves or it’s ophthalmologist approved ,you can’t trust we get a thick, oily, nutrient dense tear that plaque and removes debris without stripping that it’s safe, and also, if it’s a clean product it protects the surface of the eye — and then we • Inflammation oils and bacteria. You can spray it on your eye- might still not be right for you. have reflex tearing. You got poked in the eye lids and let it air dry or use a lint-free cotton pad “There’s a lot of trial and error in finding the or experience emotional crying, which pro- • Eyelids that are unable to close all the way to apply. Do it once a day. right makeup and skincare products,” she cau- duces a high volume of salty tears. Our eyes Ingredients in many makeup products are tions. “It could be clean but you could be sen- only hold about two tears at a time, so they How to keep your tears healthy a big issue when it comes to eye health, as sitive to particular dyes or preservatives. You will inevitably be rolling down our cheeks. Conscious blinking is a good start toward well as in makeup remover, lotions and se- have to figure out what brand is right for you. ‡&RPSUHKHQVLYH(\H([DPV ‡(\HZHDU&HQWHUDQG&RQWDFW/HQV ‡2Q6LWH6XUJHU\&HQWHU ‡6WDWHRIWKH$UW&DWDUDFW6XUJHU\ ‡/LJKW$GMXVWDEOH&DWDUDFW/HQV ‡5HWLQDO'LVHDVHVDQG*ODXFRPD ‡/DVHU6XUJHU\ “Your Sight is Our Vision” ‡%RWR[-XYHGHUPDQG/DWLVVH

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Cranberry Pie Submitted by: Jennifer Cass, Topsham (From: Joan E Aller; Cider Beans, Wild Greens, and Dandelion Jelly) Makes 1 pie Working time: 15 min Total time: 1 hour, 5 min Ingredients: • 1 – 9 inch pie crust • 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries • 1 cup sugar • 1 heaping TB flour • 1 egg white • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out pie crust and arrange in 9 inch pie pan. Pour cranberries into crust to form a thick layer. In a medium bowl, sift together 2/3 cup sugar and flour. In separate bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form, then fold into flour mixture. Slowly stir in cream until combined. Submitted photo Cover cranberries with remaining 1/3 cup sugar, then pour cream mixture on top. Brad Dyer under the new donated scoreboard. Bake pie for about 10 min, then lower oven temp to 350 and bake for about 40 min. Let pie cool before serving. DIXFIELD — Brad Dyer of the Senior given my past, that I could step up to pro- Planning Center generously provided the vide the gift of a new scoreboard for Dirigo (one entry per month funds for a new scoreboard for the Cougars of High School. It really is a good feeling please) and mail to: Reader Recipes, P.O. Box 214 Turner, ME 04282 or email to: Dirigo High School! Dyer was impressed by when you know that you can make a dif- [email protected] fill out the entry form (one below entry and per householdinclude withplease) recipe the passion Jessica McGreevy, previous as- ference and help your community. It gives Note: Turner Publishing will not lend or sell your email address to a third party. sistant principal and athletic director, and Nick one a greater sense of community pride and Karavas, current assistant principal and ath- makes the work at Senior Planning Center Name: letic director, advocated for school sports. that much more gratifying.” Address: As vice president and chief operating of- Senior Planning Center is a leading re- City: State: Zip: ficer, as well as part owner of Senior Plan- source for seniors and represents all major ning Center, Dyer said he “felt so fortunate, Medicare health plans.

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SKOWHEGAN — New flag- poles have been installed at Mal- bons Mills, Herrin, Old Bloom- field and Larone cemeteries. Ensuring that each of the eight town-owned cemeteries had flagpoles and flags was one of 10 goals the Cemetery Com- mittee set after completing a cemetery assessment in 2018. Other goals are complet- ing perimeter surveys of each cemetery, refurbishing stones and monuments, resetting stone surrounds, securing a struc- tural safety engineer assess- ment of two crypts at Southside, controlling turf infestations, improving carpet density and establishing plans for tree re- moval and tree planting. Cemetery Sexton Mark Bossie, is looking for folks who may be interested in as- sisting with lowing flags dur- ing memorial periods, espe- cially in the outlying cemeter- ies — Malbons Mills, Herrin, Larone and Old Bloomfield. If interested, contact Town Clerk Gail Pelotte at 207-474-6900. The 20-foot flagpoles with solar lighting were installed by The Sign Store and Flag Center of Auburn. Committee members are Bossie, Pelotte, Don Young, Melvin Burnham, David James, Gene Rouse., Mary Lou Holden Mollerus and Paul York. Submitted photo The Skowhegan Cemetery Committee reviews the new flagpole at the Malbons Mills Cemetery. From left, Mark Bossie, sexton; Don Young; Melvin Burnham; Gail Pelotte, town clerk; David James; Gene Rouse.

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