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Join us on Twitter @TheCalaisAdv Like us on Facebook VOL. 182, NO. 37 SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 © 2017 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Acadia Brain Care Offers Alternative Approach to Learning Difficulties By Lura Jackson Calais. of acupressure and kinesiology practitioner that will be op- The primary modality of- to qualify various touch points erating out of Acadia Brain Few things in life can be as fered by Acadia Brain Care is along the meridians within the Care. “Starting even in utero, frustrating or embarrassing an unusual technique called body to determine where stress this natural intelligence may as not being able to under- Crossinology. Developed by or negative emotions are be- become compromised by any stand something that seemingly neuroscientist Susan McCros- ing held. If the corresponding number of environmental stres- comes easily to others. The sin at Swinburne Universi- neural pathway (referred to as a sors such as diet, alcohol, experience is one that nearly ty, Melbourne, Australia, the circuit) has been compromised drugs, prescription medica- everyone can relate with, even technique weds Eastern and by stress, the practitioner will tions, and trauma. The beauty those without a diagnosed Western medicine to produce balance the pathway and re- of the Crossinology protocol learning disability. Rather than a hybrid approach that has turn it to its optimal level of is that it actually returns the being an innate fault of the generated repeated successes in functioning via a gentle frontal brain to its more natural way individual brain itself, the hundreds of children and adults occipital hold on the head. of functioning, without the use problem often stems from the suffering from learning disabil- This hold introduces a mild of medication, and allows the significant number of stressors ities and associated emotional electromagnetic charge to the person to become who he or in the modern environment and traumas. The McCrossin Tech- neural pathway which is very she meant to be.” the blockages that are created in nique, as it is nicknamed, is a Now offering Crossinology, a subtle but powerful in its abil- Ouellette, who holds a mas- the brain as a result. For those gentle non-invasive technique rare brain integration technique, ity to reset various areas of the ter’s degree in counseling, was who are interested in pursuing that achieves the integration of to the region to help community brain and return it to normal personally drawn to becoming a drug-free, alternative therapy brain function in a completely members overcome learning dis- functioning. a practitioner of Crossinology approach to resolving learning, natural way, without the use of abilities and emotional barriers “Every person, every hu- after experiencing its effects memory, and comprehension prescription medications. is Paul Ouellette of Acadia Brain man being, has a natural in- on himself. As a survivor of issues, Acadia Brain Care is Crossinology utilizes a com- Care. The clinic will be opening telligence,” explained Paul in Calais on September 15th. (continued on page 3) preparing to open its doors in bination of the understandings (Photo by Lura Jackson) Ouellette, the Crossinology Regional School Consolidation Discussed by Liaison Committee By Kaileigh Deacon school about school consolida- so we can be frugal with our tax dating resources and potentially he felt consolidation would not tion with Baileyville. dollars and see where we might even entire schools, with Jenkins benefit Calais. A joint committee consisting “It’s not even just about the be able to have some savings and advocating for utilizing the Cal- The discussion of school con- of members from both the city school, it’s about the city,” said produce a better product for our ais building because of its con- solidation has been mentioned council and the school commit- City Councilor Marcia Rog- clients, which is our kids and dition and space. Others were by the Baileyville town council tee met on Wednesday, Septem- ers. “It might be about how we community members.” against it, such as school com- as well as the Baileyville build- ber 6th at the Calais High School share resources for the fire, for Rogers and Superintendent mittee chairman Bob Greenlaw, ing committee, but so far there with the main focus of starting a the ambulance [departments]. Ron Jenkins were among those who presented the joint group discussion between the city and We’re trying to do this city-wide who spoke in favor of consoli- with a written statement of why (continued on page 2) Patriots Tickets Auction Adds to $1800 Arts Alive! Riverfront Donation for Local Charities Festival By Lura Jackson Two local charities are the twin recipients of $900, courtesy of Ian Pratt. Pratt, who is the owner and operator of the Pratt Chevrolet Buick GMC dealer- ship in Calais, selected the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry and the Lioness Club charities to receive the proceeds of an online auction for two coveted Patriots tickets. Paul Cavanaugh successfully won the tickets for $900, prompting Pratt to match the amount for a total donation of $1,800. Community members came out in droves to participate in the free art lessons and supplies provided during the Arts Alive! Riverfront As the holder of a season pass Art Festival on Saturday, September 9th. Blackfinger Battalion to all Patriots games, Pratt rec- supplied the artists with classic rock to paint by. (Photo by Lura ognized that the first game of the Handing out two checks for $900 each is Ian Pratt on Monday, Jackson) See story on page 2. season, held on September 7th, September 11th. The checks, which were presented to the Lioness would be a major one for fans. Club and the Irene Chadbourne Ecumenical Food Pantry, represent Last year’s championship Su- the proceeds of an auction for two coveted Patriots tickets and a per Bowl banner was unveiled matching donation from Pratt. Pictured from left to right: Lionesses INDEX at the game, marking the fifth Lorraine Mitchell, Laurel Perkins, Theresa Porter, and Theresa Veteran Spotlight....................5 such distinction for the storied Brown, Ian Pratt, and David Sivret of the food pantry. (Photo by We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! team. The tickets were for seats Lura Jackson) Hurricane Harvey Help.........6 at the 30-yard line, just over 20 and he saw the food pantry and an amazing job helping so many City of Calais News....................7 rows behind the Patriots bench. the Lionness Club as suitable people in our community,” Pratt Similar tickets on StubHub were recipients. said. “I know that one hundred Pirate Festival Photos............8 selling for $725 each. With tick- “I wanted to do something percent of the money goes to ets going at such a price, Pratt Square Dance, St. Stephen....9 special with those tickets to help Check out prattcars.com saw it as the perfect time to two organizations that do such (continued on page 2) Tent Revival...........................11 raise money for local charities, US Route 1, Calais • 207-454-0600 PAGE 2 Festival Attracts Art Enthusiasts to Downtown Calais By Lura Jackson haircut, or gift cards. Art lessons and supplies were provided in It is never easy to plan an Triangle Park, accompanied by outdoor event in Maine, and music from Blackfinger Bat- on Saturday, September 9th, it talion of Eastport and multiple appeared that rains would wash performances by the students out the Arts Alive! Riverfront of Barbara’s School of Dance. art extravaganza in Calais. As More than 150 children and the rain began to ease by late adult participants partook in the morning, however, participants lessons despite the rain. and vendors came out in earnest “It was a joy to see so many for a brief but vigorous engage- people enjoying themselves,” ment. said Helen Messemer-Thomas, The event, which was spon- Director of the Chamber of sored by the St. Croix Valley Commerce. Many of the profes- Chamber of Commerce, in- sional artists stayed for the entire volved several local businesses weekend, and all them reported and 21 professional artists. Each increased sales over previous of the participating artists set up years. Business owners noted a booth in either Triangle Park the increased traffic during the or the garden area around the event. fountain. Participants were en- “We’ve had many people,” couraged to visit St. Croix Me- said Shari Doten, owner of dia, Mimi’s Kitchen, Artemis’s Artemis’s Attic. “You wouldn’t Accompanying Blackfinger Battalion during the Arts Alive! Riverfront Art Festival is guest singer Attic, Rachel Ashley Jewelers, believe the families coming in.” Penny Young. The Eastport-based band, which specializes in classic rock, was among the musical Mercier’s Hair Salon, and Jo’s She said that the event had good performers during the event. The band members are Scott Young on lead guitar, bassist Laura Lane, Diner to collect art supplies to participation with the youth, and drummer Luke Lane. (Photo by Lura Jackson) comprise a complementary art ranging in ages from 2-12. At kit. Each of the businesses of- Rachel Ashley Jewelers, where many were from out of town. PCT Communications, Machias WQDY, International Motel and fered a free raffle simultaneous- participants were asked to write The organizers wish to thank Savings Bank, Woodland Pulp, City of Calais. ly, giving participants a chance what town they were from for all of the volunteers and local The First National Bank, FA to win a free website, a meal, a the raffle, Jayna Smith noted that sponsors, including Jo’s Diner, Peabody, Calais Screen Printing, Consolidation and members of the school parents couldn’t afford to take and more to students who may into various grants for health ser- (continued from page 1) committee in attendance, he ex- them to a doctor if they didn’t,” not have access to these services vices that could be used to help plained that the state of Maine, said CMHS Principal Mary without this health center.

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