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 Fun Fossil Facts The self proclaimed "old fossil himself" Dale Maloney contributes this bit of river lore: "The Devonion brachiapod (meaning devonian era, long foot) were bivalves in an ancient ocean here 350 million years ago. Their feet were so long they looked like plants on the end of a stalk, as you can see on the fossil. This was one continent at that time, Pangea. These are the first animals, they are our ancestors, we evolved from these shells. This fossil I found at McKay Station." |
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| AT LAST AN EXPLANATION... Start with a cage containing five monkeys. Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with very cold high-pressure water. After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result -- all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it. Now, put away the cold water. Remove one monkey from the cage and replace it with a new one. The new monkey sees the banana and wants to climb the stairs. To his surprise and horror, all of the other monkeys attack him. After another attempt and attack, he knows that if he tries to climb the stairs, he will be assaulted. Next, remove another of the original five monkeys and replace it with a new one. The newcomer goes to the stairs and is attacked. The previous newcomer takes part in the punishment with enthusiasm! Likewise, replace a third original monkey with a new one, then a fourth, then the fifth. Every time the newest monkey takes to the stairs, he is attacked. None of the monkeys that are beating him have any idea why they were not permitted to climb the stairs or why they are participating in the beating of the newest monkey. After replacing all the original monkeys, none of the remaining monkeys have ever been sprayed with cold water. Nevertheless, no monkey ever again approaches the stairs to try for the banana. Why not? Because as far as they know that's the way it's always been done around here. And that, my friends, is how company policy begins. (from flyanglersonline.com/lighterside/part206.htm) |
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| SHUTTLE RIDE SIMPSONS TRIVIA 1]Which of the following is not a sign from The Simpsons? A)“The Lucky Stiff funeral home. ‘We put the fun in funeral’” B)”Toxic Waste. Do not eat.” C)”Happy Hour: 5:00 to 5:30.” D)None of the above 2]Who said:”Not only am I not learning, I'm forgetting stuff I used to know.”? A)Barney B)Millhouse C)Homer D)Krusty 3]Which of the following Simpsons characters does not smoke? A)Nelson B)Krusty C)Barney D)Mrs Krabapple. 4] What state was Homer born in? A)North Carolina B)Maine C)Disarray D)Chicago 5]Who was the narrator for "The Raven" in Halloween Special I? A)Dr. Hubbard B)Grounskeeper Willie C)Sideshow Bob D)James Earl Jones (answers in print edition) | |
| Letters to the Editor SURF-A-THON RAISES $12,000 FOR CAMP SUSHINE The Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society (PPCS), a paddling club that draws its members primarily from Maine, held a successful fundraiser for charity on August 2 in the Forks. The event was called the Taylor Pelotte Surf-a-thon for Camp Sunshine. Taylor Pelotte is the 9-year-old daughter of Greg and Sharon Pelotte, members of the PPCS. When she was diagnosed with cancer last fall, club members decided to hold a fundraising event on her family's behalf. But the Pelottes asked that the money be raised for Camp Sunshine instead. Located on the shore of Sebago Lake in southern Maine, Camp Sunshine is a haven where families like the Pelottes can enjoy a respite from the physical, emotional, and financial stresses of dealing with cancer or other serious illness. Camp Sunshine's week-long program includes recreational activities for the ill children and their brothers and sisters, counseling and workshops for parents, and other activities designed to help families cope with their situation while deriving strength and inspiration from others sharing similar experiences. Everything, including meals and lodging, is provided free of charge. The $1500 a week cost to host a family at Camp Sunshine is defrayed in large part by donations. On August 6, over forty club members and friends dedicated the day's paddle on the Dead River to Taylor Pelotte and Camp Sunshine. Paddlers raised money by soliciting pledges for the number of times they surfed a wave or for the distance that they paddled. Several paddlers made the Dead River run twice in one day. It was a tiring but very heartwarming way to spend a Saturday, made perfect because Taylor herself felt well enough that day to be at The Forks for the occasion. After the day on the river, participants enjoyed a potluck dinner at The Forks Fish and Game Association hall. The PPCS wishes to extend a special thanks to that organization for the use of their building. Thanks also to Andy, Karen, and Ed Webb for hosting everyone at their campground; to the organizers of the Raft Guide Olympics, who pledged the proceeds of that event to Camp Sunshine; and to everyone who stopped by that weekend and threw some more money in the kitty. Sincerely, Kyle Duckworth Surf-a-thon Coordinator | |
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