Bethel Living Summer 2014 by Lauriekh1

Bethel LIVING Rockin’ & Roastin’ Coffee Comes to Bethel What do Joey Kramer, Aerosmith and Bethel have in Common?

Mahoosuc Pathways Receives Recreational Trails Grant Info on the Bethel Village History Walk, the Mount Will Trail and Puzzle Mountain Trails

Upcoming Summer Events Jessie Perkins Reports

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Fishing Magicians of Western Maine Three of the Area’s Best Registered Maine Fishing Guides: Hakan Adams, Eric Souther and Luke Gray

Summer Chillin’ & Grillin’ Lime Grilled Chicken, Grilled Broccoli with Almond Dressing and Grilled Spiced Peaches

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3 Bedroon Hanover Cape Vintage$239,000 Renovated Cape $275,000 3 Bedroon Hanover Cape $239,000

Water Access Home Riverfront Farmhouse $375,000 $469,000 Water Access Home

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4 Bedroom - Trail Views New Chalet - Views! $419,000 $299,000 4 Bedroom - Trail Views $419,000

Bethel Village Home Charming Intown $185,000 Bungalow Bethel Village Home $149,900 $185,000

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Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer is a coffee-lovin’ Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer who has pounded the skins since his teens fueled by love for music and spirited beans. 100% USDA Organic Certified Arabica coffee, available at fine establishments throughout the Bethel area: 22 Broad Street Barking Dawg Bethel Foodliner Bethel Inn Resort Black Diamond Steak House Hannaford Mt. Abrams Resort The Matterhorn Ski Bar www.facebook.com/RockinRoastin 4

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Publisher’s Note Thank you for picking up the Summer Issue of Bethel Living Magazine! Aaaaaahh! Summertime is here, with festivals, music, events and so much more. Get out and picnic on the town green -- or hit the trail by bike, on foot or by horseback. Our mountain vistas and cool waters provide places to explore, to relax, to test our strength and patience as we hike, swim, fish, summit and paddle.

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For this issue, we interview Joey Kramer from Aerosmith about his coffee; we report on Mahoosuc Pathways. We give you an inside look at three top Maine Fishing Guides in our area, and as usual, we offer up some seasonal recipes. Finally, with the help of the Chamber, we give you information on the best of summer events, you’ll not want to miss a single one! My appreciation runs deep for my amazing support team, from Ben Bruno in design and production, to Nate Scott with his editing finesse, to Dean Gilbert for his unflagging enthusiasm in restocking the great establishments that carry BL, and finally, for Rebecca Hastings at Mahoosuc Realty for her constant smiles and encouragement. I am honored to lead this team -- without you Bethel Living would not have received the Chamber’s 2014 Award for Service and Retail. Thank you to the community as well for your warm words of praise and encouragement. To me, Bethel is home. Laurie Knowles Herron Publisher

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Mahoosuc Pathways is dedicated to connecting communities through the development, maintenance, and promotion of a multi-use recreational trail network.

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Many people have taken the time to enjoy the Bethel Pathway, a well constructed one-and-a-half-mile route that meanders along the Androscoggin from Davis Park over to Route 2, crossing the river on the new multi-use bridge and coming to an end on the side of the North Road near Great Adventure. And there, oddly, it stops. But not for long. Mahoosuc Pathways (MP) is a non-profit founded in 2011 that promotes outdoor adventure and connects communities in the greater Bethel area. Their mission is to build, maintain and advocate for a multi-use trail network in the Bethel area. MP, in collaboration with the Town of Bethel recently received a Recreational Trails Program grant to begin construction this summer on a new route extending the Bethel Pathway from its current terminus at Big Adventure Center out towards Angevine Park. Great news! What comes next is even better. Angevine Park is a natural gateway to the Town of Bethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2,358 acre Bingham Forest, an enormous tract of land conveyed to the Bethel Water Company in 1925. This forest is to be managed in three ways; first as a backup water supply for the town, second, for sustainable timber management and third, for low impact recreational uses such as fishing, hiking, hunting, nature observation, picnicking, boating, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, bicycling and swimming. Bingham Forest has the potential for miles and miles of high quality mountain biking, Nordic and hiking trails and Mahoosuc Pathways is leading the effort to develop those trails in a sound manner. Sounds fantastic, but who is going to do the physical labor to develop this exciting infrastructure? Mahoosuc Pathways has the answer: in a unique partnership with the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond, MP has created the Oxford County Conservation Corps, a program that provides local high school students the opportunity to pitch in. The program offers a stipend to the students as compensation for their time in the field while they develop leadership skills and learn modern, sustainable trail building techniques on public and conserved lands around the area. Mahoosuc Pathways is led by a committed Board of Directors, two vibrant committees and one part time staff member. Gabe Perkins, officially hired in March 2014 as the Projects Director for MP, oversees funding and implementation of the projects mentioned above and any emerging projects. Gabe recently graduated with a BA in Environmental Policy and Planning from the University of Maine at Farmington Photo Credit Mac Davis

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and was the recipient of the 2014 Bethel Area Non-Profit Leadership Award from the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. Gabe serves as chair of the Bethel Comprehensive Planning Committee, on the Airport Authority and in his spare time likes to find swimming holes and wild apples.

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Mahoosuc Pathways partners with Maine Trail Finder â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the robust online hiking resource for Maine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to highlight Bethel area hikes. The following are three examples for a variety of ability levels that are accessible from Bethel. See you on the trail! For more information visit www.mahoosucpathways.org.

Easy Hike: Bethel Village History Walk This self-guided walking tour of 39 historic homes and sites in Bethel takes the user past homes that date from the 1770’s to the 1920’s. Explore the village of Bethel and take in historic inns, culturally significant homes, local leaders’ homesteads, churches and common spaces that help make Bethel unique. This easy walk through the village is on sidewalks or quiet, tree-lined streets. The network of homes is designed so that the user can fully immerse oneself in the experience or check out small portions of the tour. There are interpretive guides and occasional guided tours and information about these can be found at the Bethel Historical Society. FMI: www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/bethel-village-history-walk

Moderate Hike: Mount Will Trail This foot trail was developed by the Bethel Conservation Commission to increase public awareness of the natural resources and beauty of the Androscoggin River Valley. The section of trail from the trailhead to the North Ledges is in the 115 acre Bethel Town Forest. The Town of Bethel acquired the property in the 1800’s and it served as the Town Farm for a number of years. No buildings remain on the property but a field in the southeasterly portion of the land is still maintained for hay production by a local farmer. Timber is harvested periodically by the town. Deer winter on much on the southerly and easterly portions of the property and the harvesting plan protects the large hemlocks that provide cover for the deer. A number of descriptive signs on the North Ledges Section provide a guide to understanding the natural and logging history of the area. The overall loop is 3.25 miles long, moderately strenuous with short steep sections, and typically requires about 2 hours walking time. A shorter hike to the North Ledges only, or to the South Cliffs only, requires about 1.5 hours walking time. FMI: www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/mount-will-trail

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Difficult Hike: Puzzle Mountain and Woodsum Spur The Grafton Loop Trail (GLT) leaves the parking lot and ascends to the open summit of Puzzle Mountain after passing several ledges with fine views of the Bear River Valley, the Mahoosuc Range and the Presidential Range beyond. About 0.1 miles before the summit, at a sign, the Woodsum Spur branches to the right. The GLT continues to the southwest peak and a large cairn with fine views in all directions. Descending slightly, it then follows open ledges until about 0.2 miles after the summit where the other end of the Woodsum Spur branches to the right. The GLT continues down Puzzle toward the the valley between Puzzle and Long Mountain. The Woodsum Spur, assuming you are traveling in a clockwise direction, goes gently up and down through small conifers skirting below the northern (tree-covered) and highest peak of Puzzle to a series of open ledges. It crosses over the open summit of the Southeast peak and begins heading consistently downhill. The trail then enters the woods and crosses a stream with reliable water about three fourths of the way along the Woodsum Spur. After another 0.5 miles in the woods, the trail emerges again at the GLT. It is about 6.5 miles round trip from the parking lot to the southwest summit of Puzzle and back on the GLT. The Woodsum Spur adds about 2.1 miles for a round trip of 8.6 miles. FMI: www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/puzzle-mountain-and-woodsum-spur Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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Aerosmith drummer and rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer, Joey Kramer, has been served way too many lousy cups of coffee while on the road touring. Finally, in 2012 during a brief hiatus between worldwide gigs, Kramer combined his lifelong ambition to start a business with another overriding passion: coffee. He called up his longtime friend and lawyer, Frank Cimler, and together – along with Kramer’s brother-in-law, Ron Mann – they formed a business partnership to create and launch Rockin’ & Roastin’. “Rock star turned serious coffee entrepreneur? Only in America!” jokes Kramer. “I’ve put together a great team, and we’re devoted to bringing quality gourmet coffee to the market for a reasonable price -- Rockin’ & Roastin’ truly is my baby and getting to work with talented friends on this project has been amazing.” Cimler, an entertainment lawyer whose myriad of Joey Kramer, JC Monahan (Producer and credits include the Host of the TV show “Chronicle”, formerly production of the of Maine) and Frank Cimler “Boston Strong” 12

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concert, is a New Hampshire native with close ties to the Sunday River region, where he owns a vacation home. Like Cimler, Kramer’s roots are most closely associated with New England and the duo have long shared a love for the Bethel area. This summer, Rockin’ & Roastin’ is a major sponsor of the 25th Annual Bethel Area Chamber Golf Classic and the java will flow all day to the delight of golfers and spectators alike. “It is important to us to make sure that we are immersed in the Bethel community due to the wonderful reception we have received from the local businesses and residents,” commented Cimler. “The area has really embraced us and we are entirely dedicated to doing our part.” For Bethel residents and visitors, Rockin’ & Roastin’ is becoming a year-round way of life. In May of 2013, Kramer announced a part-

Steven Tyler, Frank Cimler and Richard Blanco

Frank Cimler and Steven Tyler

Frank Cimler, Richard Blanco and James Taylor

nership with Comfort Foods, Inc. (North Andover, MA) to roast, package and distribute the fast growing coffee line. With this partnership, Kramer, Cimler and Mann were able to transition Rockin’ & Roastin’ from an online business into a regional entity, putting it on the shelves of thousands of grocery, wholesale and convenience stores and into restaurants and hotels throughout the East Coast. Says Kramer, “Aerosmith’s roots in New England are deep, so it was only natural for us to take Rockin’ & Roastin’ to this area first.” What does this mean for Bethel? You can get Rockin’ & Roastin’ all over the area, including fine establishments such as 22 Broad Street, the Barking Dawg Market, the Bethel Foodliner, the Bethel Inn Resort, the Black Diamond Steakhouse, Hannafords, Mt. Abram Resort and at The Matterhorn Ski Bar. Currently available in three organic brews, Rockin’ & Roastin’s varietals hail from Ethiopia, Guatemala and Sumatra, Kramer’s three favorite coffee-producing countries. What’s next? A single-serve option and new flavor are in the works. Sipping one of Kramer’s brews also has a charitable benefit. In June of 2013, Kramer announced a campaign to donate a portion of the Rockin’ & Roastin’ coffee sales to auto-dealership magnate, Ernie Boch, Jr.’s (Boch Enterprises) nonprofit organization, Music Drives Us, which supplies grants for music programs to effect positive changes for people in need throughout New England. “Ernie and I are friends who have long shared a love of music,” says Kramer. “With this pledge, we will be able to further deliver that passion to local New England communities that are near and dear to us.”

Steven Tyler and Frank Cimler

Want to start Rockin’ & Roastin’? Here are Joey’s tasting notes:

ETHIOPIA - DARK: strong, earthy woodiness with hints of clove, chocolate and a great variety of fruit and citrus notes GUATEMALA - DARK-MEDIUM: a mix of bright citrus with dark chocolate and dark char that has a pleasant woodiness, free of any bitterness SUMATRA - DARK: earthy at the start, then evoking tones of chocolate, citrus and sweetness For more information on Rockin’ & Roastin’, please visit: www.rockinandroastin.com. Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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Fun & Festive

Summer Events by Jessie Seymour Perkins

There’s no shortage of fun, interesting, and quirky summertime events in the Bethel area. Just about every weekend features something going on in Bethel village, Sunday River, and beyond. Independence Day meets up with the Bethel Art Fair this year on the first weekend of July. On Friday, July 4, meet at the Bethel Historical Society for the Fourth of July Community Picnic & Concert (bethelhistorical.org). Dr. Moses Mason, one of Bethel’s founding fathers, began this Fourth of July tradition in the 1850s. Then, the weekend of July 5 & 6 features the newly-expanded Art Fair with a wide variety of fine art vendors on the town common, and fireworks on Saturday the 5th (mahoosucarts.org). MollyOckett Days on July 19 is the largest and longest-running festival, celebrating its 55th year in 2014. It’s a can’t-miss event with a parade around the village, food and craft vendors on the town common and Main Street, a hotly-contested frog-jumping contest, and fireworks. Always the third Saturday in July, the event was named for a Native American woman who lived in and around 16

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Bethel in the late 1700s and very early 1800s and was known as a healer. On Sunday, July 20, the MollyOckett Days Classic features a 5-mile run, a 2-mile walk, a 1-mile kids’ run, and a diaper dash for toddlers. It has become a summer homecoming for those who have lived in Bethel in the past, whether they grew up here or spent time here for just a few seasons (mollyockettdays.com). In addition to the MollyOckett Days Classic, the Bethel area is host to many other competitions throughout the summer. Sunday River puts over 2000 hard-core competitors through mud pits, hoops of fire, walls of rock, and other crazy obstacles during its Tough Mountain Challenge July 26 (sundayriver.com). Golfers have the 14th Annual New England Couples Golf Championship to look forward to at The Bethel Inn Resort July 25-27 (bethelinn.com). The Maine State Triathlon on August 10 boasts lots of repeat racers due to its beautiful sprint-length course around Songo Pond and surrounding country roads. Kids can also test their mettle at the Kids’ Triathlon on Saturday, August 9, a noncompetitive event for kids age 8-14 with a 100-yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, and 1 mile run (mainestatetriathlon.com). Like fast cars and dirt roads? Sunday River is home base of the New England Forest Rally July 18-19. Regional and national pros take on the back roads of western Maine and northern New Hampshire in one of the country’s premiere rally events (newenglandforestrally.com).

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Laughs are guaranteed with 15+ comedians from all over the country coming to town for the 4th Annual Maine Comedy Festival at The Bethel Inn Resort August 1-2 (bethelinn.com). Trappers come from all across the U.S. and Canada for the Trappers’ Convention August 23-25 at the Olsons’ field on the East Bethel Road. The event features demonstrations and lectures from skilled trappers, contests for kids, music, food, and camping

(207-875-5765). These are just a sample of the events in the Bethel area. Each season has something different to offer. Details on these and other things to do in the area can be found at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce’s website, bethelmaine.com.

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Fishing Magicians

of Western Maine

Photo Credits Luke Gray

With over 6,000 lakes and ponds, and more than 32,000 miles of rivers and streams Maine boasts some of the country’s best fishing -- and many people that love to wet a line think Western Maine’s bounty truly is as good as it gets. Anglers travel from New Zealand, England, Argentina and Chile, as well as from across the United States, to try their luck right here in the Bethel area because we have some of the best fishing on the planet. In very little time, you can be surrounded by cold, fresh, clean water with tributaries aplenty. Trout, salmon and small mouth bass abound,

displaying the unspoiled vigor found in fish that have not been hooked again and again. Biologists, Fish Culturists, Anglers, Wardens, and Registered Maine Guides claim that what we have is amazingly special and unique. It is not uncommon to catch a 4-5 lb. brook trout and a very healthy salmon all in the same morning. BL had a chance to sit down with three of the most in-demand area fishing guides to find out what they know about stalking the local waterways.

Luke Gray

Hunting, Fishing & Recreational Guide Locke Mountain Guide Service Luke Gray is proud to admit that his passion for fishing comes from his free-spirited, barefooted mom, Jennifer Pitcher. He caught his first trout while fishing at age 5 and immediately fell in love with the sport. Just two days before meeting with BL Luke’s mom caught a 28” lake trout and was thrilled with the catch. Luke’s dad bought him his first fly rod at age 10, and recently Luke passed that rod on to Eric Souther’s boy Adler. Summers spent on South Arm hanging out with friends at Middle Dam provided Luke with the opportunity to meet many Maine characters. He told BL of “Honey” Cronin who got her guide’s license at age 12, and is the “Queen of South Richardson Lake”. Luke also mentions “Fly Rod” Crosby, (she boasts the title of the First Registered Maine Guide) and spoke of Louise Dickinson Rich, famed for her 1940’s publication “We Took to the Woods”. This is what Luke grew up with, savoring Richardson Lake as his playground. After graduating from Gould Academy Luke attended UVM, acquiring his BA in English. He spent a decade traveling around, then returned home upon realizing the unique nature of his childhood. After spend-

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ing a summer fishing like crazy, Luke decided to pursue the sport as a career. He tells BL that the Maine Guide test is hard -- you have to study -- and it’s work to achieve the title, but once you receive that status it’s important to start giving back. He’s been guiding for 6 years now and feels his strength is in communicating the experience of harmony with the outdoors. He is a hunter, a fisherman and a gatherer who knows his way around the Western Maine woods. Whether locating the perfect fishing spot or leading a moose or rabbit hunt, Luke excels at getting his clients into the environment that suits their goals. He is a Fishing Guide and a Recreational Guide, and loves to work with people who are committed to the outdoor experience. His expertise encourages folks to return year after year because he pours his heart into fulfilling their aspirations. Luke’s favorite venues to fish are the Androscoggin River, the Rapid River, the Magalloway River, the Wild River -- and a few other secret places he shared with BL . . . but that’s another story. He has some special techniques to get his clients the best fishing experience and wants to share the magic as soon as you can spare some time. Luke can be contacted through Locke Mountain Guide Service. Visit www.lockemountainguideservice.com and call him at 207-381-7322

Eric Souther

Maine Fishing Guide, the Enriched Learning Center Eric has been rafting and guiding in this area for over 17 years. His combination of practical knowledge and skill make him one of ELC’s senior guides. He knows that the love of fishing can start early -- his favorite scenario is to be out on a pontoon boat in the early morning with a couple of youngsters waiting for the inevitable hook of a small-mouth bass or a pickerel. When he introduces fishing to a beginner there is no greater thrill than the first tug on the end of the line and the action of reeling in to marvel at the surprise of the catch. Trips to the pontoon boat start in his 10-passenger van; as you wind through the mountains to your destination Eric narrates the local history and shares his knowledge of flora and fauna. Eric teaches the gentle handling of the fish at the shore followed by a careful release in order to encourage sustainability. Once on the water he will assist with the catch, identification, photography shoot, and then the release, all of which brings Eric joy. Eric provides a good time – he loves to interact with his clients on a very personal level, often taking them out of their comfort zone in a supportive manner. He strives to teach solid skills in a safe environment -- bringing clients to places they would be unable to tackle on their own. Eric tells BL that the State of Maine once required all “out-of-staters” wishing to wander into the wilderness to have a Registered Maine Guide along because so many folks got lost. Eric loves the Rapid River, and knows it from a kayak, on foot or in a raft. The Rapid River, Eric assures us, is most renowned for it’s brook trout -- known as Maine’s premier native brook trout fishing spot, anglers can land 5-6 pounders up to 28” long -- the river boasts it’s generous share of monsters. Due to the deep water spawning grounds, the state regulates it as “Catch and Release” and fly fishing only. The Rapid runs through a series of laddered rapids and deep pools called “the staircases”; this unique set of features provides excellent grounds for the trout as well as many salmon. His passion for this sport is obvious. On Lake Umbagog, with its amazing scenery, unbroken wilderness, sunsets and wildlife it is breathtakingly gorgeous, pristine and untouched. Eagles, moose, loons and clean untouched shoreline deliver a day that will always be remembered. Contact Eric at the Enriched Learning Center 26 Exchange St, Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 215-0002 www.enrichedlearning.net

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Hakan Adams

Maine Fishing Guide • Sun Valley Sports Hakan Adams guides for Sun Valley Sports in Newry, located on the access road to the Sunday River Ski Area. He grew up in Oxford County, has fished these waters his entire life and knows where to find bass, trout or pretty much anything else you might want to catch. He started fishing with his dad a bit late -- at the age of 3 -- and picked up fly fishing with a passion when he hit high school. After moving west, he began teaching lessons in 2009 with the Reel Life out of Santa Fe and introduced the sport to many beginners before returning to Maine three years ago. This will be his third season back in Maine as a fly fishing instructor, and a newly inducted Registered Maine Guide. Some of Hak’s favorite hot spots include the Androscoggin River, (where Sun Valley does most of their float trips), the Magalloway River, (where he leads many of their “walk and wade” trips), and the Rapid River. But Hakan also likes fishing many of the local ponds -- Indian Pond for it’s seclusion as well as Songo and South Ponds for the small-mouthed bass and pickerel. Choose a half- or whole-day excursion and whether you want to “walk and wade” or be in a “float boat” Hakan will have you out as early as possible -- a departure of 5:30am is often what he recommends. Drop-in at Gilead to start the six-mile float down the “Andro” and glory in approximately 4 hours of uninterrupted fishing. The Androscoggin is float-boat heaven where there are few shore areas accessible by foot. A drift boat is ideal for two fishermen, allowing Hakan to maneuver clients into the most likely setting for success. He will help select the proper fly, get to a hot spot and keep you in the action, assisting with the catch and release to support sustainability. A side benefit of a trip with Hak is the opportunity to view a wide variety of wildlife -- from eagles and osprey, herons and hawks to moose and deer. Warm days delight anglers with large hatches that offer a lot of surface activity. Hakan’s passion for fishing comes from his love for connecting with nature. “To see beaver swimming around you, to watch a hatch, these are things that folks in a motor boat will miss for sure. Fishing brings me a connection to nature that I can find nowhere else.” Sun Valley Sports offers passionate guides - Brian Reeder and Lisa Whitcomb Freda join Hakan in ensuring that your trip will be a delight. Their fishing classes for women bring new fans to the sport. Sun Valley also offers ATV trips. Check out their website and watch for updates for an exciting 2014 season. FMI check out www.SunValleySports.com and www.facebook.com/pages/Sun-Valley-Sports Sun Valley Sports • 129 Sunday River Road • Bethel, Maine 04217 • (207) 824-7533 Photo Credits Hakan Adams

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CHillin’ & GRillin’

George Bryant is the creative genius behind the wildly popular Paleo food blog “Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations.” After spending the first 20-something years of his life in a constant battle with his weight, and then nearly losing both his legs while on deployment as a US Marine, George took matters into his own hands and began his own Paleojourney. What started as a simple place to post recipes for friends has since turned into an award-winning food blog. After being in the Marines for 12 years, George has since been medically separated and is enjoying working fulltime creating delicious Paleo recipes, while hoping to change as many lives for the better by making REAL food recipes simple and tasty. All of these recipes come from our hero George. You can learn more at www.civilizedcavemancooking.com.

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• Combine all the above ingredients except your chicken in a bowl and mix well • Place your chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour your marinade over the top and cover. • Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours but up to 48 hours • When ready to cook, pull your chicken out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature • Place chicken breasts on a plate and pour your marinade into a sauce pan • Heat your marinade on

the stove and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until it thickens up so you can baste the chicken while cooking • Preheat your grill on medium heat and then go cook your chicken breasts, should be about 10 minutes per side • While your chicken is cooking keep basting them with your marinade reduction • Your chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees fahrenheit • Enjoy :)

Grilled Broccoli with Almond Dressing Prep time: 5 mins • Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins • Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS Broccoli • 1 tead broccoli cut into florets • 2 tbsp sesame oil • Salt and pepper to taste Dressing • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp tahini • 3 tbsp almond butter • 1 tbsp raw organic honey • 1 tbsp sesame oil • 2 tbsp coconut aminos • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Instructions Broccoli • Combine the broccoli florets, sesame oil for the broccoli and salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and coat evenly • Move the broccoli into an aluminum foil packet and fold shut for cooking on the grill • Grill the broccoli to your liking on a medium heat, approximately 20 minutes for my liking Dressing • While your broccoli is cooking, combine all the ingredients listed under the dressing in a mixing bowl • Using a whisk, mix well until you have a thick dressing consistency • Once your broccoli is done, plate and place your dressing on top of your broccoli and enjoy • Serve with this with Lime Grilled Chicken

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Bethel Area | Local Events 2014

Ongoing SUMMER Events: June to September: Deertrees Theatre, the unique 77 year old ‘theatre in the woods’ will be presenting a full program of Theatre, Music and Family Friendly Entertainment from June to September 2013. 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. FMI: www.deertreestheatre.org, 207-583-6747, deertrees@usa.net July 1 – Aug. 30: Summer Season Guided Tours of the 1813 Dr. Moses Mason House; 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Tours may be arranged during the remainder of the year by calling 207-824-2908; Adults, $3.00 / Children, 6 to 12 years, $1.50 (under 6 free) / Family special, $9.00 / Bethel Historical Society Members, free 207.824.2908 / 800.824.2910. www.bethelhistorical.org July 4: The Fourth of July Community Picnic & Concert takes place on the side lawn of the Dr. Moses Mason House (14 Broad Street). Bring your lunch, and after the presentation of colors and the National Anthem, enjoy a two-hour concert by the Portland Brass Quintet. 207.824.2908 / 800.824.2910. www.bethelhistorical.org

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July 5-6: 25th Annual Bethel Art Fair. Enjoy the work of local artists and artisans, musical entertainment, and more. On the Bethel Town Common. 207.824.3575. www.mahoosucarts.org July 12-13: 53rd Annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Telstar High School. 207.665.2759. www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com July 18-19: New England Forest Rally at Sunday River Resort - One of the country’s premiere rally events as regional and national pros take on the back roads of western ME and northern NH. www.newenglandforestrally.com July 19-20: Annual Mollyockett Days Festival -- This is a fun two-day community and family festival held on the Bethel Village Common on Broad Street. Events on Saturday include, arts and crafts fair, parade through town at 10am, contests, entertainment, frog jumping contest, plenty of food, fireworks, and lots more. Sunday features the Mollyockett Days Classic Road Races at 8AM

- 5-mile run, 2-mile walk, 1 mile kids’ run, and a diaper dash at 10am for toddlers 3 and under. 207.824.2282. www.mollyockettdays.com July 20: Mollyockett Days Classic Road Race. Take part in one of the road races through the Bethel countryside, 5-mile or 2-mile walk for adults; 1-mile run for kids 14 & under. T-shirts & prizes. 207.824.2282. www.bethelmaine.com July 26: 4th Annual Tough Mountain Challenge. The ultimate event for the thrill-seeking athlete and undoubtedly the hardest race at Sunday River as competitors face many obstacles and some of the most demanding and unique terrain at Sunday River in a 5k course. 207.824.3000. www.sundayriver.com July 25 – 27: 14th Annual New England Couples Golf Championship. The perfect weekend for couples who love the game. Two day tournament, all meals, entertainment & great prizes. 207.824.2175. www.bethelinn.com Aug 1-2: The 4th Annual Maine Comedy Festival. Join 15+ comics from across the country, a weekend full of laughs not to be missed at The Bethel Inn Resort. 207.824.2175. www.bethelinn.com

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Aug. 1-3: Annual Andover Old Home Days Celebration. Parade, antique car displays, exhibits, art & flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, horse show, plenty of food & music. Andover. 207.392.4311, www.andoverjournal.net August 4-25: Bethel Bandstand Concert Series on the Bethel Common. Sunday afternoons at 4pm. Free to the public. Rain site: Gould Academy’s Bingham Hall. 207.824.3575. www.mahoosucarts.org Aug. 9: 7th Annual Maine State Kids’ Triathlon. A noncompetitive 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run. Ages 8-14. Everyone is a winner! Start and finish at Angevine Park, 456 North Road. Registration: 1:30-2:30 pm. Race starts at 3:00pm. 207.824.2282. www.mainestatetriathlon.com Aug. 10: 23rd Annual Maine State Triathlon. A sprint triathlon with a 750-meter swim at Songo Pond, 24K bike race on scenic country roads, and a 5.8 K cross-country run. Teams or individuals. 207.824.2282. www.mainestatetriathlon.com Aug. 23-25: 37th Annual Trappers’ Convention. Demonstrations, contests, music, auction, etc. 760 East Bethel Road. 207.875.5765.

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Stony Brook Variety & Campground

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A short drive from many of the major cities in the North East (Boston, Portland, Manchester and Montreal) ELC Outdoors offers a wide variety of adventure and recreational experiences for families, school groups, summer camps and anyone else looking to explore the rivers and forests of Western Maine and Northern New Hampshire. From whitewater rafting to high ropes aerial adventures and wildlife tours - whether you like your adventure mild or wild - ELC Outdoors has got you covered.

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