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Uncle Andy's Digest - January 2016

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I hate insect puns, they really bug me.<br />

MODERN WOODMEN<br />

OF AMERICA<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

Tuesday, Jan 5th<br />

Luiggi’s 4pm – 7pm<br />

(Chapter 10589)<br />

67 Sabattus St., Lewiston<br />

$4.50 Member; $5.50 Guest<br />

Saturday, Jan 9th<br />

Sabattus KC Bean Supper<br />

4:30pm – 6pm<br />

Parish Hall 131 High St,<br />

Sabattus<br />

$6 Member; $7 Guest<br />

Tuesday, Jan 12th<br />

Roy’s Breakfast 7am – 10am<br />

(Chapter 14437)<br />

5 Washington St. Auburn<br />

$3 Member; $4 Guest<br />

Wednesday , Jan 13th<br />

Schemengee’s 4pm – 7pm<br />

(Chapter 12907)<br />

551 Lincoln St, Lewiston<br />

$8 Member; $9 Guest<br />

Saturday, Jan 16th<br />

KC Sacred Heart Bean Supper<br />

4:30 - 5:30pm<br />

(Chapter 14346)<br />

8 Sacred Heart Place, Auburn<br />

$5 Member; $6 Guest<br />

Tuesday, Jan 19th<br />

Dairy Queen 4pm - 7pm<br />

(Chapter 8609)<br />

661 Minot Ave. Auburn<br />

$4.50 Member; $5.50 Guest<br />

Tuesday, Jan 26th<br />

Pizza Hut 11:30am – 1pm<br />

(Chapter 10929)<br />

Rt. 26, Oxford, ME<br />

$5 Member<br />

Thursday, Jan 28th<br />

Mandarin 11:00am – 1pm<br />

(Chapter 12749)<br />

Sabattus St, Lewiston<br />

$5 Member; $6 Guest<br />

An ad at the zoo: ‘Don't scare the ostriches! The floors are concrete!’<br />

TICKETS ARE LIMITED – NO RE-<br />

TURNS & NO REFUNDS ALLOWED<br />

Prices, Dates and Menu are subject to<br />

change. If additional info is needed, please<br />

call our office, please do not call restaurants.<br />

All activities can only be attended at<br />

the times listed.<br />

*************************<br />

Tickets need to be purchased at the<br />

Modern Woodmen District Office,<br />

184 Webster Street, Lewiston for all<br />

activities and can only be picked up the<br />

week prior to the activity, Mon – Thurs<br />

9am - 4pm & Friday 9am - Noon<br />

(excluding Holidays). Call 782-1833.


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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

"What else can we think about?" – Insomnia


I took a picture of a field of wheat, it was grainy.<br />

Message<br />

Delivery<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

A man goes into an ice<br />

cream parlor and says,<br />

“I’d like two scoops of<br />

chocolate ice cream,<br />

please.”<br />

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The girl behind the<br />

counter says, “I’m very<br />

sorry, Sir, but our delivery<br />

truck broke down<br />

this morning. We’re out<br />

of chocolate.”<br />

“In that case,” the man<br />

says, “I’ll have two<br />

scoops of chocolate ice<br />

cream.”<br />

“You don’t understand,<br />

Sir,” the girl says. “We<br />

have no chocolate.”<br />

“Then just give me<br />

some chocolate,” he<br />

says.<br />

Getting angrier, the girl<br />

says, “Sir, will you spell<br />

VAN, as in vanilla?”<br />

The man says, “V-A-N.”<br />

“Now spell STRAW, as<br />

in strawberry.”<br />

“OK. S-T-R-A-W.”<br />

“Now,” the girl says,<br />

“spell STINK, as in<br />

chocolate.”<br />

Only Post painted by Scott LoBaido in Maine!<br />

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426 Washington St. N. Auburn • 207-783-6992 • LegionPost31.com<br />

The famous SOS Breakfast 1 st Sunday of each month<br />

Cooked to order. PUBLIC Welcome! Only $ 5<br />

The man hesitates.<br />

Then he says. “There<br />

is no stink in chocolate.”<br />

“THAT’S WHAT I’VE<br />

BEEN TRYING TO<br />

TELL YOU!” she<br />

screams.<br />

My door was ajar, so I added jelly, now it's a door jam.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Out ’n About with<br />

the Auburn<br />

Exchange Club<br />

for their annual Christmas<br />

Giving Program<br />

My daughter asked me if I was having fun doing the laundry. I replied, “Loads.”<br />

Look your best. Feel your best!<br />

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Scott Whalen<br />

Expert wrapper<br />

Most everyone else preferred<br />

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would have none of it.<br />

THANK YOU<br />

Rowe Ford for your<br />

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a lot of kids very<br />

happy!!<br />

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The king of diamonds proved hard to deal with.<br />

Know Who You Hire<br />

BIG SEXY<br />

Shawn Holt<br />

We’re not sure where the<br />

nickname came from, but we<br />

believe it was well picked.<br />

I failed my driver's test<br />

today. The instructor<br />

asked me "What do<br />

you do at a red light?"<br />

I said, "I usually check<br />

my emails and see<br />

what people are up to<br />

on Facebook."<br />

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...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

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Driver Violation & Accident Reports<br />

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Kicking cancer<br />

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How did Mister Nucleus escape from prison? Through the cell wall.


Interesting Fact: The American patriot Paul Revere was born<br />

on <strong>January</strong> 1st, in the year 1735.<br />

Out ’n About with<br />

the Auburn<br />

Exchange Club<br />

for their annual Christmas<br />

Giving Program<br />

classrooms. offices. libraries. rest rooms. locker rooms. cafeterias.<br />

Janet Sprague<br />

The newest member to the<br />

club, Janet was so busy<br />

wrapping she couldn’t take<br />

time to look up.<br />

Every year,<br />

for 20 some years, this<br />

club has given winter<br />

coats, hats, mittens, a<br />

Christmas gift and a<br />

complete turkey dinner<br />

to approximately 75 children<br />

who might not have<br />

those things otherwise.<br />

Designed for learning.<br />

Engineered for longevity.<br />

www.SchiaviLeasingCorp.com<br />

Sadie Landry<br />

The President of the Exchange<br />

Club has taken the<br />

bull by the horns.<br />

“History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” – Winston S. Churchill<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Out ’n About at<br />

the Chickadee<br />

of Lewiston<br />

Interesting Fact: On <strong>January</strong> 1st, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the<br />

Emancipation Proclamation freeing many slaves.<br />

The nicest<br />

mug ever!<br />

O.M.G!<br />

Billy Hird<br />

opens his gift from his<br />

employees<br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

They just found a sword swallower dead. The police suspect it's an inside job.


If you can't choose between an angry psychic and a sad psychic,<br />

you'll have to find a happy medium.<br />

WE’RE EXPANDING!<br />

We’ll have indoor seating, customer bathrooms & a walk-in beer cave!!<br />

FREE<br />

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Free 20 oz. coffee<br />

with purchase of<br />

Breakfast Sandwich<br />

every Friday.<br />

Enjoy one of our<br />

more than 200<br />

menu items!<br />

<strong>January</strong> Special:<br />

Buffalo Chicken Wrap<br />

(buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomato & ranch dressing)<br />

Only $ 5<br />

There’s NO PLACE like...<br />

Dad’s Place<br />

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Out ’n About at<br />

the Chickadee<br />

of Lewiston<br />

Earle & Angie<br />

St. Hilaire<br />

Luiggi’s & Blue Goose<br />

“What would men be without women? Scarce, sir...mighty scarce.” – Mark Twain<br />

Kearsten Caiani &<br />

Donna Chamberland<br />

The bartenders<br />

I’m a little<br />

disappointed that<br />

Barry couldn’t be<br />

here...<br />

www.pelletierskarate.com<br />

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”<br />

– Charles Dickens<br />

Matt Drewal &<br />

Tricia Brooks<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Well Done<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

Time flies whether or not you're having fun.<br />

The Pillsbury Doughboy,<br />

died yesterday of<br />

a severe yeast infection<br />

and complications<br />

from repeated pokes to<br />

the belly. He was 71.<br />

Now Serving Beer,<br />

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Need Catering?<br />

Call Us Today!!<br />

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Doughboy was buried<br />

in one of the largest funeral<br />

ceremonies in recent<br />

years. Dozens of<br />

celebrities turned out,<br />

including Mrs. Butterworth,<br />

the California<br />

Raisins, Hungry Jack,<br />

Betty Crocker, the<br />

Hostess Twinkies,<br />

Cap’n Crunch and<br />

many others.<br />

49 Spring Street, Auburn • 207-784-2300<br />

Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. 7am - 4pm; Thurs & Fri 7am - 9pm; Sat 8am - 9pm<br />

World Tour for the 2nd Amendment<br />

Happy Hour<br />

4-6pm<br />

Serving Dinner<br />

Thurs. - Sat.<br />

4-9pm<br />

The grave was piled<br />

with flours as longtime<br />

friend, Aunt Jemima,<br />

delivered the eulogy,<br />

describing Doughboy<br />

as a man who “never<br />

knew how much he<br />

was kneaded.”<br />

Doughboy rose quickly<br />

in show business but<br />

his later life was filled<br />

with many turnovers.<br />

He was not considered<br />

a very smart cookie,<br />

wasting much of his<br />

dough on half-baked<br />

schemes. Still, even as<br />

a crusty old man, he<br />

was a roll model for<br />

millions.<br />

Doughboy is survived<br />

by his second wife,<br />

Play Dough. They have<br />

two children and one in<br />

the oven. The funeral<br />

was held at 3:50 for<br />

about 20 minutes.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

We have buyers searching NOW for the following homes:<br />

3 Bedroom Ranch with garage (Lewiston/Auburn) $150,000-$175,000<br />

3+ Bedroom 2 Bath Cape or colonial on 1+ acre(Auburn/Minot/Poland) $165,000-$215,000<br />

Condominium with 1st floor bedroom & bath (Auburn/Lewiston/Gray) $175,000-$225,000<br />

If you know someone who wants to sell a home that fits the above descriptions, call us TODAY!<br />

Marnie DuBois<br />

Kate Pastore & Rick Montminy<br />

were recently at Gillette Stadium, just one of the stops on their world tour<br />

promoting the 2nd Amendment. Here they are surrounded by true Patriots.<br />

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195 Center St. • Auburn • DuBoisRealtyGroup.net<br />

My body is like a dictionary filled with blank pages: thick and no definition.<br />

Brian DuBois


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Out ’n About at the<br />

Lewiston PAL<br />

Celebrity Hockey<br />

Game<br />

with former Maine<br />

Mariner hockey players<br />

I don't always procrastinate, but when I do, I'll do it tomorrow.<br />

Bruce Shoebottom<br />

played from 1987-1991<br />

Who? Me?<br />

Where am I?<br />

The secret of happy living is not to do what you like, but to like what you do.<br />

David St. Pierre<br />

24 Mollison Way • Lewiston<br />

786-2695<br />

www.sparetimerec.com<br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

Learning to walk in high heels will keep you on your toes.


My insurance did not cover acupuncture, so I got stuck with the bill.<br />

Dress for<br />

Success<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

A priest was walking<br />

along the corridor of<br />

the parochial school<br />

near the preschool<br />

wing when a group of<br />

little ones were trotting<br />

by on the way to the<br />

cafeteria. Little Johnny<br />

stopped and looked at<br />

him in his clerical<br />

clothes and asked,<br />

“Why do you dress<br />

funny?”<br />

He told him he was a<br />

priest and this is the<br />

uniform priests wear.<br />

Out ’n About with the<br />

Auburn<br />

Exchange Club<br />

Rowe Ford came on<br />

board as a major sponsor of<br />

the club’s annual Christmas<br />

Giving Program for the first<br />

time this year.<br />

For 20+ years the Auburn<br />

Exchange Club has honored<br />

this tradition. There’s not<br />

many things better than<br />

giving children joy at<br />

Christmastime. Especially<br />

to families who might not be<br />

able to do so on their own.<br />

This year the club served<br />

25 families, which totaled<br />

75 children.<br />

Each child received a<br />

new winter coat, hat, mittens,<br />

snow pants, a Christmas<br />

gift and a complete<br />

meal for the whole family.<br />

Teaching your slinky new tricks is like spring training.<br />

Sadie Landry<br />

Auburn Exchange Club President<br />

Jake Anderson<br />

General Manager, Rowe Ford<br />

My vacuum broke in the middle of cleaning and I can't tell if the situation sucks or not.<br />

Little Johnny pointed to<br />

the priest’s plastic collar<br />

tab and asked, “Do<br />

you have an owie?”<br />

The priest was perplexed<br />

till he realized<br />

that to him the collar<br />

tab looked like a bandaid.<br />

So the priest took<br />

it out and handed it to<br />

Little Johnny, to show<br />

him. On the back of the<br />

tab were raised letters<br />

giving the name of the<br />

manufacturer.<br />

Little Johnny felt the<br />

letters, and the priest<br />

asked, “Do you know<br />

what those words<br />

say?”<br />

“Yes I do,” said Little<br />

Johnny, who was not<br />

old enough to read.<br />

Peering intently at the<br />

letters he said, “Kills<br />

ticks and fleas up to six<br />

months!”<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Job<br />

Security<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

A husband and wife<br />

were driving down a<br />

country lane on their<br />

way to visit some<br />

friends. They came to<br />

a big, muddy hole in<br />

the road and the car<br />

became bogged. After<br />

a few minutes of trying<br />

to get the car out by<br />

themselves, they saw a<br />

young farmer coming<br />

down the lane, driving<br />

some oxen before him.<br />

The farmer stopped<br />

when he saw the couple<br />

in trouble and offered<br />

to pull the car out<br />

of the mud for $50. The<br />

husband accepted and<br />

minutes later the car<br />

was free.<br />

The farmer turned to<br />

the husband and said,<br />

“You know, you’re the<br />

tenth car I’ve helped<br />

out of the mud today.”<br />

The husband looks<br />

around at the fields incredulously<br />

and asks<br />

the farmer, “When do<br />

you have time to plow<br />

your land? You must<br />

do it at night.”<br />

“No,” the young farmer<br />

replied seriously, “Night<br />

is when I put the water<br />

in the hole.”<br />

I tried talking to my dentist during a cleaning, but my words got flossed in translation.<br />

Our 5th Annual<br />

Competition!<br />

OPEN<br />

AUDITIONS<br />

Saturday <strong>January</strong> 23, <strong>2016</strong><br />

9am - 1pm<br />

Franco Center, Heritage Hall<br />

46 Cedar St. Lewiston<br />

FMI Call Sandcastle at 782-2150.<br />

Email: info@sandcastlemaine.org<br />

Performers must bring their own<br />

musical accompaniment, however,<br />

a piano will be available that day.<br />

The MAIN event will be on<br />

Saturday, March 5th, <strong>2016</strong><br />

Reception at 6pm • Show starts at 7:30pm<br />

Franco Center, Lewiston<br />

Tickets start at $25<br />

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Lion Tamer<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

Two unemployed guys<br />

are talking. One says,<br />

“I’m going to become a<br />

lion tamer.”<br />

The other replies,<br />

“That’s crazy, you don’t<br />

know nothing about no<br />

lion taming.”<br />

“Yes I do!”<br />

“Well, OK, answer me<br />

this. When one of<br />

those lions comes at<br />

you all roaring and biting,<br />

what you gonna<br />

do?”<br />

“Well, then I take that<br />

big chair they all carry,<br />

and I stick it in his face<br />

until he backs down.”<br />

“Well, what if the lion<br />

takes that big paw, and<br />

hooks the chair with<br />

them big claws, and<br />

throws that chair out of<br />

the cage? What do you<br />

do then?”<br />

“Well, then I take that<br />

whip they all carry, and<br />

I whip him until he<br />

backs down.”<br />

“Well, what if that lion<br />

bites that whip with his<br />

big teeth, and bites it in<br />

two? What you gonna<br />

do then?”<br />

“Well, then I take that<br />

gun they all carry, and I<br />

shoot him.”<br />

“Well, what if that gun<br />

doesn’t work? What<br />

will you do then?”<br />

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“Well, then I pick up<br />

some of the crap that’s<br />

on the bottom of the<br />

cage, and I throw it in<br />

his eyes, and I run out<br />

of the cage.”<br />

“Well, what if there ain’t<br />

no crap in the bottom<br />

of the cage? What you<br />

gonna do then?”<br />

“Well, that’s dumb.<br />

Cause if that lion<br />

comes at me, and he<br />

throws the<br />

chair out of the cage,<br />

and he bites the whip<br />

in two, and my gun<br />

don’t work, there’s<br />

going to be some crap<br />

on the bottom of that<br />

cage, you can<br />

bet on that.”<br />

Birthday<br />

Celebration<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

“Look at ME!!” boasted<br />

the fit old man, pounding<br />

a very flat and firm<br />

stomach, having just<br />

finished 100 situps before<br />

a group of young<br />

people.<br />

“Fit as a fiddle! And<br />

you want to know why?<br />

I don’t smoke, I don’t<br />

drink, I don’t stay up<br />

late, and I don’t chase<br />

after women!”<br />

He smiled at them,<br />

teeth white, eyes a glitter,<br />

“And tomorrow —<br />

tomorrow, I’m going to<br />

celebrate my 90th<br />

birthday!!”<br />

“Oh, really?” drawled<br />

one of the young onlookers,<br />

“How?”<br />

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Out ’n About with<br />

Dad’s Place at their<br />

Christmas Party<br />

at Mac’s Grill in Auburn<br />

“...and then the doctor slapped my little bottom and handed me to her.”<br />

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what happened to<br />

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Oh, crap!<br />

Elwood & Debbie<br />

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The Dad’s Place crew played<br />

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Out ’n About at<br />

the Chickadee<br />

of Lewiston<br />

Billy, let’s get<br />

the other guys in<br />

the photo...<br />

“He had "Kermitment" issues.” – Ms. Piggy<br />

Torrie Dubois &<br />

Billy Stevens<br />

Torrie is the award winning<br />

bartender at the<br />

Chickadee of Lewiston.<br />

Visionary<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

I bumped into an old<br />

school friend at the<br />

store today. He started<br />

showing off, talking<br />

about his well paid job<br />

and expensive sports<br />

cars.<br />

Then he pulled out his<br />

phone and showed me<br />

a photo of his wife and<br />

said, "She's beautiful,<br />

isn't she?"<br />

I said, "If you think<br />

she's gorgeous, you<br />

should see my girlfriend."<br />

He said, "Why? Is she<br />

a stunner?"<br />

I said, "No, she's an<br />

optometrist."<br />

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Jim Kelly, Larry Stewart, Billy Stevens & Gill Vigue<br />

chumming with the bartender, Torrie Dubois<br />

Birthday<br />

Celebration<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

A lady was throwing a<br />

party for her granddaughter,<br />

and had<br />

gone all out, with a<br />

caterer, band, and a<br />

hired clown.<br />

Just before the party<br />

started, two men<br />

showed up looking for<br />

a handout. Feeling<br />

sorry for the men, the<br />

woman told them that<br />

she would give them a<br />

meal if they will help<br />

chop some wood for<br />

her out back. Gratefully,<br />

they headed to<br />

the rear of the house.<br />

The guests arrived,<br />

and all was going well<br />

with the children having<br />

a wonderful time.<br />

But the clown hadn’t<br />

shown up. After a half<br />

and hour, the clown<br />

finally called to report<br />

that he was stuck in<br />

traffic, and would probably<br />

not make the party<br />

at all.<br />

The woman was very<br />

disappointed and<br />

unsuccessfully tried to<br />

entertain the children<br />

herself. She happened<br />

to look out the window<br />

and saw one of the<br />

men doing cartwheels<br />

across the lawn. She<br />

watched in awe as he<br />

swung from tree<br />

branches, did mid-air<br />

flips, and leaped high<br />

in the air.<br />

She spoke to the other<br />

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man and said, “What<br />

your friend is doing is<br />

absolutely marvelous. I<br />

have never seen such<br />

a thing. Do you think<br />

your friend would consider<br />

repeating this<br />

performance for the<br />

children at the party? I<br />

would pay him $50!”<br />

The other bum says,<br />

“Well, I dunno. Let me<br />

ask him. ‘HEY WILLIE!<br />

FOR $50, WOULD<br />

YOU CHOP OFF<br />

ANOTHER TOE?’”<br />

Out ’n About at<br />

the Chickadee<br />

of Lewiston<br />

My cousin has a callus on only one foot. Does that make her a unicorn?<br />

HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br />

Continuous Quality Year After Year!<br />

We look forward to serving you in <strong>2016</strong>.<br />

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L/A, we’re worth the<br />

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Lining up<br />

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like the way<br />

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Denise Asselin<br />

& Denise Roy<br />

Yep. We love<br />

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br />

Make Heidi’s one of your resolutions, we’ll make it stick!<br />

What kind of<br />

line up is this<br />

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We are out of light bulbs. Our home faces a dim outlook.


Sailing is like oil drilling because they're both crewed businesses.<br />

Triple<br />

Play<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

My husband and I were<br />

returning home from<br />

our childbirth class at<br />

Manhattan’s Beekman<br />

Hospital.<br />

Noting my obvious<br />

pregnancy, the taxi<br />

driver, a Mr. Ho, proceeded<br />

to tell us about<br />

his wife’s experience at<br />

the same hospital. She<br />

had been admitted one<br />

December 24 and the<br />

next day delivered<br />

triplets.<br />

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles M. Schulz<br />

Happy New Year! We Appreciate Your Support!<br />

Visitors and staff were<br />

amused Christmas<br />

morning when they<br />

saw the newborns in<br />

the nursery and read<br />

the names on the three<br />

bassinets: Ho, Ho, Ho.<br />

Mom’s New<br />

Piano<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

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My Dad bought my<br />

Mom a piano for her<br />

birthday.<br />

A few weeks later, I<br />

asked how she was<br />

doing with it.<br />

“Oh,” said My Dad, “I<br />

persuaded her to<br />

switch to a clarinet.”<br />

“How come?” I asked.<br />

“Well,” he answered,<br />

“because with a clarinet,<br />

she can’t sing….”<br />

“Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.”<br />

– Charles Bukowski<br />

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Discipline<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

“I remember 2015 like it was yesterday!” – <strong>January</strong> 1, <strong>2016</strong><br />

A school teacher injured<br />

his back and had<br />

to wear a plaster cast<br />

around the upper part<br />

of his body. It fit under<br />

his shirt and was not<br />

noticeable at all. On<br />

the first day of the<br />

term, still with the cast<br />

under his shirt, he<br />

found himself assigned<br />

to the toughest students<br />

in school.<br />

Walking confidently<br />

into the rowdy classroom,<br />

he opened the<br />

window as wide as<br />

possible and then busied<br />

himself with desk<br />

work. When a strong<br />

breeze made his tie<br />

flap, he took the desk<br />

stapler and stapled the<br />

tie to his chest.<br />

He had no trouble with<br />

discipline that term.<br />

Tough Talk<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

Three little boys were<br />

bragging about how<br />

tough they were. ”I’m<br />

so tough”, said the first<br />

boy, “that I can wear<br />

out a pair of shoes in a<br />

week.”<br />

“Well,” said the second<br />

little boy, “I’m so tough,<br />

I can wear out a pair of<br />

jeans in a day.”<br />

“That’s nothing,” said<br />

the third boy. “When<br />

my parents take me to<br />

see my grandma and<br />

grandpa, I can wear<br />

them out in a hour.”<br />

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Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

No, I dont have bad handwriting. I have my own font.


Kayla Rioux<br />

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Why is Monday so far from Friday, but Friday so close to Monday?<br />

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“My tastes are simple: I am easily satisfied with the best.” – Winston S. Churchill<br />

Hostage<br />

Situation<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

My mother was away<br />

all weekend at a business<br />

conference. During<br />

a break, she<br />

decided to call home<br />

collect.<br />

My six-year-old brother<br />

picked up the phone<br />

and heard a stranger’s<br />

voice say, “We have a<br />

Marcia on the line. Will<br />

you accept the<br />

charges?”<br />

Frantic, he dropped the<br />

receiver and came<br />

charging outside<br />

screaming, “Dad!<br />

They’ve got Mom! And<br />

they want money!”<br />

Average<br />

Weight<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

Doctor: What’s your<br />

average weight?<br />

Patient: I have no idea.<br />

Doctor: Well, what do<br />

you think is the most<br />

you have ever<br />

weighed?<br />

Patient: I’d say about<br />

one hundred and fiftyfour<br />

pounds.<br />

Doctor: Good. And<br />

what do you think is<br />

the least you have ever<br />

weighed?<br />

Patient: Six pounds, fifteen<br />

ounces, I think.<br />

Overworked physicists put too many ions in the fire.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong> <strong>Uncle</strong>Andys.com 25


Life Lessons<br />

from Frosty<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

Wearing white is always<br />

in style – even<br />

after Labor Day.<br />

Getting outside in the<br />

winter is good for your<br />

health.<br />

It’s fun just to hang out<br />

in your front yard.<br />

We’re all made up of<br />

mostly water.<br />

Accessories don’t have<br />

to be expensive.<br />

Don’t get too much<br />

sun!<br />

If you’re a little bottom<br />

heavy – hey, that’s<br />

okay!<br />

Where are average things made? In the satisfactory.<br />

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT<br />

Large Inventory<br />

of Guns & Ammo<br />

• Concealed Weapons<br />

Courses<br />

• Basic Pistol Courses<br />

481 Maine St, Poland Spring<br />

207-998-2806 • TopGunofMaine.com<br />

ALL PRICES THROUGHOUT THE STORE HAVE BEEN REDUCED<br />

STOP BY AND CHECK US OUT!<br />

We Buy Guns<br />

Maine’s Premier Indoor Shooting Range & Gun Shop<br />

I tried to finish the leftovers, but ... foiled again.<br />

Out ’n About at the Chickadee<br />

of Lewiston<br />

You know you’ve made<br />

it when they write a<br />

song about you.<br />

If you look down and<br />

can’t see your feet –<br />

you’re probably not<br />

very active.<br />

Sometimes sweating<br />

too much can have<br />

disasterous results.<br />

Nina Bartlett, Boomer Vachon,<br />

Dan LaBonte & Steve Bartlett<br />

People say that as a child, William Shakespeare was very playful.<br />

Mainely Foot Care & Wellness<br />

Kathy Long<br />

Aesthetician /Podologist<br />

Tiffany Parsons<br />

Massage Therapist<br />

Foot Care • Massage<br />

Reflexology • Skin Care<br />

155 Center Street, Auburn<br />

(207) 784-6699 • mainelyfootcare.com<br />

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26<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

My fear of roses is a thorny issue. I'm not sure what it stems from,<br />

but it seems likely I'll be stuck with it.


WORRYING does not take away tomorrows' TROUBLES, it takes away today's' PEACE.<br />

Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

Art Letourneau<br />

WWW.SRCU4U.COM<br />

“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong<br />

end of a telescope.” – Dr. Seuss<br />

SABATTUS MAIN STREET MARKET<br />

Daily Specials:<br />

Monday: Ham Italian ...................sm. $1.59 lg. $2.59<br />

Tuesday: 10” 1-topping Pizza ............................$3.99<br />

Wednesday: Chicken Salad ..........................sm. $1.99<br />

........................................................................lg. $3.49<br />

Thursday: Bowl of Chili......................................$3.99<br />

BLT .............................sm. $1.99 lg. $3.49<br />

Friday: Tuna Italian ......................sm. $1.99 lg. $3.49<br />

Saturday: Baked Beans ................qt. $3.59 pt. $2.59<br />

Sunday: .................................$2.00 off any large pizza<br />

2 Main Street, Sabattus • 207-375-8502<br />

For the best in<br />

take-out,<br />

groceries, fresh<br />

meats, cold beer<br />

& more!<br />

Try us once,<br />

you’ll be a regular!<br />

Calvin Ames,<br />

Jimmy Turcotte &<br />

Nick Fischer<br />

Jeremy Barnies with his<br />

granddaughter, Carlene<br />

Our pizza<br />

will make whatever<br />

you’re doing better.<br />

Come find out for<br />

yourself!<br />

OPEN 7 Days 6am - 8pm<br />

$<br />

5 .00 OFF<br />

ANY 2 LARGE<br />

PIZZAS<br />

UAD Expires 1.31.16<br />

Carmen Coulombe<br />

The cardiovascular<br />

system is a work of<br />

artery, but is also<br />

really vein.<br />

I've heard that the airplane industry is really taking off and reaching new heights.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong> <strong>Uncle</strong>Andys.com 27


Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

A friend of mine tried to annoy me with bird puns, but I soon realized that toucan<br />

play at that game.<br />

Chuck, Ford, &<br />

Whitney Buker<br />

I think that<br />

photographer is in<br />

cahoots with <strong>Uncle</strong><br />

Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong>...<br />

Craig & John<br />

Latuscha<br />

David Gunter &<br />

Andrea Gunter<br />

Eliza Bachelder &<br />

Phoebe Messinger<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

28<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

My clock radio goes off with alarming frequency.


Abrupt appearance of sinkholes is ground breaking news!<br />

AUBURN<br />

649 Turner St.<br />

207-330-7081<br />

Open 7 Days a week<br />

7am-10pm<br />

Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

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Purchase any regularly menu entree<br />

and two beverages and receive a second<br />

entree of equal or lesser value FREE<br />

(up to $8.00 value) exp. 2/15/16<br />

Valid Monday-Friday<br />

20% OFF*<br />

Entire Guest Check<br />

(Regularly priced menu items only.)<br />

Valid Monday-Friday<br />

exp. 2/15/16<br />

$<br />

5 OFF*<br />

$20.00 or more<br />

Receive $5.00 off of your guest check<br />

when you spend $20 or more.<br />

Valid Monday-Friday<br />

exp. 2/15/16<br />

*Offers are for regular priced items only. Discounts not valid on specialty items and senior menu items. Cannot be combined<br />

with any other offer or discount. Not valid on weekends and holidays. Valid at Auburn ME location only.<br />

Fleur, Kevin, Emma-<br />

Rose & Kealan Vining<br />

Dad,<br />

can this guy be<br />

trusted?<br />

Ford & Chuck Buker<br />

Super Senior Night<br />

Every Monday & Wednesday After 4pm<br />

FREE<br />

Buy 1 Entree & Two Beverages<br />

at regular price, receive a<br />

second entree of equal or<br />

lesser value FREE.<br />

KIDS EAT<br />

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*One kids meal per adult entree.<br />

Drink not included. Not valid<br />

with any other discounts or<br />

advertised specials.<br />

Dine in only.<br />

George Ebbinghousen<br />

& Jaine Jacobs<br />

All You Can Eat Pancakes!!<br />

Jan. 4th thru Feb. 14th<br />

I wasn't originally going to get a brain transplant, but then I changed my mind.<br />

Jay Calnan<br />

President of Great Falls<br />

RR Club<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong> <strong>Uncle</strong>Andys.com 29


Greater Lewiston/Auburn’s 21 st<br />

Y<br />

O<br />

UR<br />

V<br />

O<br />

TES<br />

Best Chinese Restaurant:<br />

Chopsticks<br />

37 Park St., Lewiston • 783-6300<br />

#1 Jeweler in the area:<br />

600 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 784-6766<br />

Best Auto Body<br />

Shop in the area:<br />

1524 Minot Ave.,<br />

Auburn • 784-6121<br />

Best Dance Studio:<br />

Mary Jane’s School of Dance<br />

675 Main St. Lewiston • 946-7302<br />

Best Pizza:<br />

95 Lincoln St.,<br />

Lewiston • 786-2020<br />

Best Casual<br />

Restaurant:<br />

120 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 786-0715<br />

14<br />

20<br />

18<br />

21<br />

16<br />

Lewiston<br />

House of Pizza<br />

14<br />

Best Community<br />

Bank/Credit Union:<br />

391 Main St.,<br />

Lewiston • 784-5435<br />

Best Convenience<br />

Store:<br />

484 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 622-1609<br />

Best Chiropractor:<br />

Dr. Gerald Nadeau<br />

Best Hair Colorist:<br />

336 Center St., Auburn • 777-1104<br />

Best Roofing Contractor:<br />

99 Spring St.,<br />

Lewiston 784-1819<br />

Best Prime Rib<br />

775 Washington St N,<br />

Auburn • 784-2110<br />

124 Ash St.,<br />

Lewiston • 782-9046<br />

St. Hilaire<br />

Contractors<br />

7<br />

7<br />

7<br />

7<br />

7<br />

7<br />

Best Banquet Facility:<br />

490 Pleasant St, Lewiston<br />

330-3775 14<br />

Inn &<br />

Conference<br />

Center<br />

Best Hair Salon:<br />

124 Ash St.,<br />

Lewiston • 782-9046<br />

7<br />

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Best Landscape Company:<br />

78 Lisbon St, Lisbon<br />

353-4848<br />

Best Insurance Agency:<br />

Bilodeau Insurance<br />

541 Lisbon St, Lewiston, • 784-4029<br />

Best Sports<br />

Pub:<br />

120 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 786-0715<br />

Best Breakfast Place:<br />

11<br />

Rolly’s<br />

87 Mill Street Auburn<br />

753-0171 8<br />

DINER<br />

9<br />

13<br />

Best Eye Care Professionals:<br />

Optometric Associates<br />

Dr. Pauline Beale, Dr. Douglas Henry, Dr. Stephen Ebersole<br />

168 East Ave., Lewiston (784-3564)<br />

Best Burger:<br />

120 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 786-0715<br />

Best Financial Planners:<br />

541 Lisbon St.,<br />

Lewiston<br />

786-0651<br />

Best<br />

Wait Staff:<br />

120 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 786-0715<br />

6<br />

Poirier<br />

6<br />

6<br />

Associates<br />

5<br />

Market Surveys of America, an independent survey company, is proud t<br />

Best Businesses for 2015 Survey. The above winners are the result of public b


Annual Best Businesses for 2015<br />

Best Heating Oil Service:<br />

3 Conant Rd<br />

Turner<br />

225-3588<br />

Best Boutique:<br />

785 Main St., Lewiston<br />

754-3057<br />

Best Contract<br />

Security Company:<br />

86 Main St.,<br />

Auburn • 800-292-4965<br />

Best Place To Buy Carpet/Flooring:<br />

675 Main St.,<br />

Lewiston<br />

782-0831<br />

Best Automotive Service:<br />

101 Lisbon Rd.,<br />

Lisbon • 407-2955<br />

Best Car Wash:<br />

1103 Lisbon St.,<br />

Lewiston<br />

333-3655<br />

4<br />

Best Real Estate Company:<br />

3<br />

Best International<br />

Restaurant:<br />

40 East Ave. #2<br />

Lewiston • 795-6888<br />

Best Sushi<br />

Restaurant: 3<br />

40 East Ave. #2<br />

Lewiston • 795-6888<br />

3<br />

Best Bar/Lounge:<br />

490 Pleasant St.,<br />

Lewiston • 330-3775<br />

Best Martini Bar:<br />

490 Pleasant St.,<br />

Lewiston • 330-3775<br />

336 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 784-3800<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

Blanchard’s Cash Fuel, INC<br />

3<br />

3<br />

4<br />

J&S Oil/Ultra<br />

Clean Car Wash<br />

Japanese Cuisine<br />

Japanese Cuisine<br />

at the Ramada Inn<br />

at the Ramada Inn<br />

2<br />

Best Dental Care Facility:<br />

22 Strawberry Ave.<br />

Lewiston • 782-0670<br />

Best Buffet:<br />

279 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 241-0870<br />

Best Mortgage Company:<br />

Debbie Bodwell, MLS #280336<br />

181 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 777-1551<br />

Best Massage<br />

Therapy:<br />

600 Turner Rd. #3<br />

Auburn • 376-3233<br />

Best Flower<br />

Shop: 2<br />

14 Millett Dr.,<br />

Auburn • 782-3457<br />

Best Take Out:<br />

245 Center St.,<br />

Auburn • 376-4295<br />

Best Attorney:<br />

192 Lisbon St.,<br />

Lewiston • 786-0606<br />

#<br />

Indicates<br />

number of years<br />

as winner.<br />

2<br />

1<br />

1<br />

2<br />

Dr. James P.<br />

Herbert, DMD<br />

2<br />

2<br />

Ann’s<br />

Flowers<br />

Best Plumber: Ray Hurilla Plumbing<br />

Greater Lewiston/Auburn Area & Heating Co.<br />

485-7357 1<br />

Best Hearing Aid Center:<br />

1761 Lisbon St.,<br />

Lewiston • 777-1134<br />

1<br />

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by<br />

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207-225-5012<br />

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Arborist<br />

20+ years<br />

Blackie’s Farm<br />

Fresh Produce<br />

Open Year Round<br />

966 Minot Ave, Auburn<br />

207-786-0005<br />

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• Tree Cutting & Removal<br />

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I ordered a vault and speakers to be delivered to my home yesterday. They arrived safe and sound.


CALL THE PROS<br />

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I tried to update my computer this morning but it wouldn't work. After several attempts, I had that syncing feeling.


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Proper punctuation can make the difference between a sentence that's well-written<br />

and a sentence that's, well, written.<br />

Permanently Closed<br />

Now to<br />

work on<br />

retiring from<br />

Gisele’s<br />

‘Honey-Do<br />

list!<br />

We got this card especially<br />

for YOU!<br />

Tom Larrivee<br />

His line is officially closed at Great Falls Post<br />

Office! Congratulations on your retirement after<br />

35 years of service!<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

34<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

“It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.”<br />

– Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland


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Baked Ziti<br />

$<br />

6.00<br />

THURSDAY<br />

Mini Pizza<br />

1 topping $<br />

2.99<br />

2 toppings $<br />

3.99<br />

“So many books, so little time.” – Frank Zappa<br />

Since 1953<br />

Open Daily 9am - 10pm<br />

MONDAY<br />

The Fergy<br />

sm $<br />

2.99<br />

lg $<br />

5.75<br />

LuiggisPizzeria.com<br />

TUESDAY<br />

Meatball Subs<br />

Shout "out" to baseball players who get three strikes.<br />

WEDNESDAY<br />

Spaghetti Dinners<br />

1 meatball, salad,<br />

sm $<br />

3.35 w/ch $ 3.99<br />

garlic bread, drink<br />

lg $<br />

6.50 w/ch $ 7.50 $<br />

5.99<br />

FRIDAY<br />

$1.00 OFF<br />

Any Large Pizza<br />

SATURDAY<br />

2 Ham or Salami<br />

Italians<br />

EVERY DAY: Regular Pizza with Drink $ 5.99<br />

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in its employment practices & services provided.<br />

Experiencing Deja Vu indicates that you are exactly where you're supposed to be<br />

at that very moment.<br />

Golfing<br />

Gorilla<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

The pro at the country<br />

club was rude. When<br />

he beat you on the golf<br />

course he not only took<br />

your money he then<br />

told you everything you<br />

did wrong and suggested<br />

that you would<br />

never be able to hit the<br />

ball out of your own<br />

shadow.<br />

One of the members<br />

had enough. So he<br />

bought a gorilla and<br />

trained it to play golf.<br />

He then set up a game<br />

with the pro, $1000 to<br />

the winner.<br />

The day of the match<br />

arrived and all parties<br />

were ready. The first<br />

hole was a par five of<br />

575 yards. The pro<br />

teed off splitting the<br />

fairway some 270<br />

yards out.<br />

The gorilla lumbered<br />

up to the tee. Placed<br />

the ball on the ground<br />

and made a mighty<br />

swing. The ball rocketed<br />

off the clubface<br />

100, 200, 300 400<br />

,500, 575 yards and<br />

stopped 5 inches from<br />

the cup.<br />

The pro just about wet<br />

his pants. If this was an<br />

indication of the way<br />

things were going to go<br />

then he would never<br />

live it down. He put<br />

down his clubs and immediately<br />

settled the<br />

bet, remembering that<br />

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(continued from previous page)<br />

he had urgent business<br />

across town.<br />

As they walked from<br />

the tee the pro asked,<br />

“How does he putt”<br />

Music has been known to improve relationships. It can strengthen a couple's bond<br />

and relieve emotional tension.<br />

CAMERON TIRE & SERVICE<br />

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1983<br />

The challenger answered,<br />

“Oh about the<br />

same as he drives,<br />

around 575 yards.”<br />

Go Pats!!<br />

OUR TIRES<br />

Walk of<br />

Shame<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

On New Year's Eve,<br />

Tim was in no shape to<br />

drive, so he sensibly<br />

left his Lincoln in the<br />

parking garage and<br />

walked.<br />

As he was wobbling<br />

along, he was stopped<br />

by a policeman. “What<br />

are you doing out here<br />

at four o'clock in the<br />

morning?” asked the<br />

police officer.<br />

“I'm on my way to a<br />

lecture,” answered Tim.<br />

Scooter<br />

We can do it:<br />

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• Complete brake<br />

work<br />

• Engine tune-up<br />

• Lube-oil-filter<br />

• State Inspections<br />

60 Minot Ave., Auburn • 782-6666 or 783-2026<br />

I'm not brave. I'm just past the age where running is an option.<br />

Minion Santa visits Jasmine Cafe<br />

The employees of Jasmine Cafe<br />

got into the holiday spirit and offered pictures<br />

to be taken with the Minion Santa.<br />

“And who on earth, in<br />

their right mind, is<br />

going to give a lecture<br />

at this time on New<br />

Year's Eve?” asked the<br />

officer sarcastically.<br />

“My wife,” slurred Tim.<br />

People are so worried<br />

about what they eat<br />

between Christmas<br />

and the New Year, but<br />

they really should be<br />

worried about what<br />

they eat between the<br />

New Year and<br />

Christmas.<br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

“You don't get in life what you want; you get in life what you are.” – Les Brown


“I'll give you 5 minutes to yourself, but only 10 seconds at a time.” – Kids<br />

JT Reid’s<br />

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Out ’n About with<br />

Dad’s Place at their<br />

Christmas Party<br />

at Mac’s Grill in Auburn<br />

I suppose<br />

we ought to include<br />

the guys, huh?<br />

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The newlyweds<br />

Thank You for Your Support!<br />

Front row: Darcy • Amanda • Jen - Back row: Christopher • Kelley • Dezarae<br />

When the farmer died,<br />

all his chickens were<br />

sold to the highest bidder.<br />

They would have<br />

preferred to stay on the<br />

farm, but auctions<br />

speak louder than<br />

birds.<br />

I think War and Religion need to go to couples' therapy.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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I don't need one of those sticks, the police take my selfies.<br />

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“Where you’re<br />

treated like family.”<br />

When I grow up I want to be a kid.<br />

Out ’n About at the Lewiston PAL Celebrity<br />

Hockey Game<br />

50/50 Raffle Volunteers<br />

Santa (aka Paul Jalbert) pays a visit to All About U's<br />

Haircuts for Hope Christmas Party<br />

Kaelynn Girouard, Elena Clothier, Paige<br />

Dymkoski & Lauren Foster<br />

Send us your<br />

jokes & stories.<br />

We’ll get YOU published!<br />

Send them to<br />

editor@<strong>Uncle</strong>Andys.com<br />

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38<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

If you brush your teeth using the hand that you don't usually do,<br />

your self control level will increase.


“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.”<br />

– Charles M. Schulz<br />

Out ’n About with<br />

Dad’s Place at their<br />

Christmas Party<br />

at Mac’s Grill in Auburn<br />

Mr. Frederick,<br />

we should visit<br />

Hollywood?<br />

Presents L/A’s<br />

40 Under 40<br />

YPLAA is pleased to present the INAUGURAL EVENT of the<br />

Lewiston-Auburn area’s top 40 professionals under the age of 40.<br />

Candace & Sam<br />

Frederick<br />

All nominees will be in one of 10 categories with the top four vote getters<br />

in each category winning the prestigious honor of being one of our<br />

40 under 40!<br />

The Categories<br />

• Education<br />

• Entrepreneurs<br />

• Local Heroes<br />

• Local Government/Civic Leaders<br />

• Volunteers<br />

• Building L/A<br />

• Health & Wellness<br />

• Economic Development<br />

• Emerging Leaders<br />

• Creative Geniuses<br />

It’s time to nominate (thru <strong>January</strong> 31st)<br />

a young professional you know that<br />

lives, works or plays in L/A.<br />

How do I nominate a<br />

Young Professional?<br />

1. “Like” YPLAA on Facebook<br />

2. Follow the link and instructions<br />

for submitting a nomination.<br />

Nominations accepted thru<br />

<strong>January</strong> 31, <strong>2016</strong>.<br />

3. Cast your vote! Voting happens<br />

February 1–29th.<br />

(max one vote per category per person)<br />

All 40 Under 40 winners<br />

will be recognized at the<br />

YPLAA’s<br />

10th Anniversary Dinner<br />

on Friday, May 13, <strong>2016</strong>.<br />

This<br />

BLACK TIE<br />

EVENT<br />

will be one to remember!<br />

Questions? Email chair@yplaa.com • www.yplaa.com • Stay connected:<br />

I'm going to stand outside. So if anyone asks, I am outstanding.<br />

Angie & Scott Barry<br />

Lyndon Proulx<br />

& Hailee Cote<br />

Guest: “Why does<br />

your dog sit there and<br />

watch me eat?”<br />

Hotel Host: “I can’t<br />

imagine, unless it’s because<br />

you have the<br />

plate he usually eats<br />

from.”<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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New Team<br />

Member<br />

48% of women and 38% of men admit to stalking someone online before going out on a<br />

date with them.<br />

Dezarae’ Walker<br />

Perfect Image Salon &<br />

Spa is please to announce<br />

the addition of<br />

their newest team member.<br />

Dezarae' Walker is a<br />

Nail Technician, who is<br />

happy to be part of this<br />

team.<br />

Dezarae' is a Maine<br />

native and has had a<br />

passion for beautifying<br />

nails for many years. She<br />

offers manicures, pedicures,<br />

acrylics, Shellac<br />

manicures, unstoppable<br />

nail art, and specializes<br />

in custom blended color<br />

acrylics.<br />

Stop by and say hello<br />

to Dezarae’ at Perfect<br />

Image Salon & Spa, located<br />

at 336 Center<br />

Street in Auburn. Call<br />

207-777-1611 if you’d like<br />

to make an appointment.<br />

See their ad on page 37.<br />

A boss tells his new<br />

employee, “I’ll give you<br />

8 bucks an hour starting<br />

today and in three<br />

months, I’ll raise it to<br />

10 bucks an hour. So<br />

when would you like to<br />

start?”<br />

”In 3 months.”<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

40<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

"It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues."<br />

– Abraham Lincoln


If I die in my sleep, at least I can actually say that I died doing what I loved.<br />

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years running, 2014 & 2015!<br />

Free Advice<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

A doctor and a lawyer<br />

were talking at a party.<br />

Their conversation was<br />

constantly interrupted<br />

by people describing<br />

their ailments and asking<br />

the doctor for free<br />

medical advice. After<br />

an hour of this, the exasperated<br />

doctor<br />

asked the lawyer,<br />

“What do you do to<br />

stop people from asking<br />

you for legal advice<br />

when you’re out of the<br />

office?”<br />

“I give it to them,”<br />

replied the lawyer, “and<br />

then I send them a bill.”<br />

The doctor was<br />

shocked, but agreed to<br />

give it a try. The next<br />

day, still feeling slightly<br />

guilty, the doctor prepared<br />

the bills. When<br />

he went to place them<br />

in his mailbox, he<br />

found a bill from the<br />

lawyer.<br />

Ketchup<br />

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A woman was trying<br />

hard to get the ketchup<br />

to come out of the<br />

bottle.<br />

During her struggle the<br />

phone rang so she<br />

asked her four-year-old<br />

daughter to answer the<br />

phone.<br />

The child said,<br />

“Mommy can’t come to<br />

the phone right now.<br />

She’s hitting the<br />

bottle.”<br />

Economic experts report that while cactus sales have spiked,<br />

aquarium sales have tanked.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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There is a highway in Michigan that bans all motor vehicles - it can only be traveled on by foot, horse, or bicycle.<br />

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Crane & Rigging Since 1966<br />

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Out ’n About at the<br />

Lewiston PAL<br />

Celebrity Hockey<br />

Game<br />

with former Maine<br />

Mariner hockey players<br />

When my ice house falls apart igloo it back together.<br />

Former Maine Mariners<br />

Bruce Shoebottom 87-91 & Steve Tsjiuta 82-90<br />

“Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.” – Paul Terry<br />

Jimmy “The Cat” Avery<br />

& his son, Maverick<br />

“Snow is diamonds for<br />

a faery's feet; Blithely<br />

and bonnily she trips<br />

along,<br />

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Her lips a-carol with a<br />

merry song,<br />

And in her eyes the<br />

meaning... Life is<br />

sweet!”<br />

― Ruby Archer<br />

Don Mailhot<br />

NRA - Law Enforcement<br />

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NRA Certified Instruction<br />

Education • Training • Confidence<br />

Bill Rousseau<br />

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Roland Levasseur<br />

NRA-SIG Academy - Frontsight<br />

rdtacticalhandgun.com<br />

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...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

You'd have to walk for about 6 hours straight to burn off a McDonald's Big Mac combo<br />

meal.


Join us for our<br />

Super Bowl Party!<br />

$50 pp (all inclusive)<br />

Tailgate Hors d'oeuvres & includes<br />

2 beverages of your choice! Tons of giveaways!!<br />

Super Bowl Sunday!<br />

12+ Grand Prizes!<br />

Everyone gets a prize!<br />

and MUCH, MUCH MORE!!<br />

No better<br />

place to be on<br />

Super Bowl<br />

Sunday!<br />

Happy<br />

New Year!<br />

1052 Minot Avenue, Auburn • 783-6885 • MacsGrill.com


Out ’n About with<br />

Dad’s Place at their<br />

Christmas Party<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

44<br />

at Mac’s Grill in Auburn<br />

The expansion<br />

at Dad’s Place is<br />

coming along nicely.<br />

See page 9 for<br />

more info.<br />

Louise & Fern<br />

Roy<br />

Dalmatian<br />

Discussion<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

A mom playing taxi<br />

was delivering a station<br />

wagon full of kids<br />

home one day when a<br />

fire truck zoomed past.<br />

Sitting in the front seat<br />

of the fire truck was a<br />

Dalmatian. The children<br />

fell to discussing<br />

the dog’s duties.<br />

“They use him to keep<br />

crowds back,” said one<br />

youngster.<br />

“No,” said another,<br />

“he’s just for good<br />

luck.”<br />

A third child brought<br />

the argument to a<br />

close. “They use the<br />

dogs,” she said firmly,<br />

“to find the fire<br />

hydrant.”<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

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Morin<br />

excavating<br />

Inc.<br />

Chinese takeout containers are actually meant to unfold<br />

into a makeshift plate, which you can easily reassemble<br />

into a box for storing leftovers. (Great idea!)<br />

Andy Morin<br />

207.784.8293<br />

cell: 207.576.4714<br />

amorinexc@roadrunner.com<br />

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Come visit our new location at 205 Washington Street South in Auburn<br />

• Screen Printing<br />

• Embroidery<br />

• Promotional Products<br />

• Team & School Uniforms<br />

• Work Wear<br />

205 Washington Street South, Auburn • 207-784-4184 • coastaltshirts.com<br />

Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.


Cats “headbutt” people because they make them feel safe, or they trust them.<br />

Out ’n About at the<br />

Lewiston PAL<br />

Celebrity Hockey<br />

Game<br />

with former Maine<br />

Mariner hockey players<br />

I might just<br />

wear this face mask<br />

out on patrol...<br />

We want to buy you dinner!<br />

BUFFET DINNER<br />

February 6th @ Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn<br />

4-5pm Cocktail Hour • 5-7pm Dinner<br />

Cash Give-a-ways • Prizes • Cash Bar Available!<br />

Introducing exciting changes from the market place & to our practice...<br />

Updates for <strong>2016</strong>, including new Social Security rules and new Advisory Services<br />

Bring a referral & you and your referral will be<br />

entered to win the Grand Prize Drawing!<br />

RSVP by Jan. 29th • 207-241-7430<br />

Call for<br />

your FREE<br />

Consultation<br />

Michael Dumond<br />

These guys<br />

look mean. Do I have<br />

to go out there?<br />

Celebrate with Frisbie & Associates with Kevin Frisbie,<br />

Angela Wilkinson, Chad Dion, Rick George, Patti Theriault<br />

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Kevin Frisbie<br />

Financial Advisor<br />

Trever Campbell<br />

Smile.<br />

Your enemies hate it.<br />

I don't understand how medicinal pizza is not covered by insurance yet.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Eat Dessert<br />

First<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

The Chaplain had been<br />

assigned to the ship<br />

and he noticed how<br />

much grief the cooks<br />

(Mess Specialists)<br />

caught from the crew<br />

and how they gave<br />

back as much as they<br />

got. He talked to the<br />

Food Service Officer<br />

and decided to talk to<br />

the cooks and get them<br />

to be more cheerful<br />

when they served the<br />

meals to the sailors<br />

coming down the line.<br />

A smile and a cheerful<br />

comment, a willingness<br />

to serve them will reap<br />

great benefits he told<br />

them.<br />

After his pep talk the<br />

Food Service Officer<br />

and the Chaplain stood<br />

back and watched the<br />

food being served.<br />

A new sailor aboard<br />

walked down the line<br />

but he didn’t like anything<br />

he saw so he just<br />

carried his tray down<br />

the line till he got to the<br />

desert section. He<br />

picked up a saucer<br />

containing a large<br />

piece of chocolate<br />

cake.<br />

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The Mess Specialist<br />

looked at him, “Is that<br />

all you’re gonna eat,”<br />

he asked.<br />

The sailor said, “Yeah,<br />

the rest of it don’t look<br />

too appetizing.”<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

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(continued on next page)<br />

<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

Andrew Lunn, Amanda Ashton, Mrs. Claus, Flo Poulin, Santa Claus, Michelle Firczak &<br />

Tiffiny Stewart<br />

Nothing says' I love my dog' quite like spending more money on his haircut<br />

than you do your own.


A politician who works for his own self interest, and not the interest of the people is<br />

known as a “snollygoster.”<br />

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(continued from previous page)<br />

The Mess Specialist<br />

smiled and said, “Well,<br />

in that case would you<br />

like two pieces of<br />

cake?”<br />

The Chaplain smiled<br />

and hit the Food Service<br />

Officer in the ribs, “I<br />

told you my talk did<br />

them some good.”<br />

The kid said, “Yeah,<br />

man, I’d appreciate it.”<br />

The cook leaned over<br />

and cut the piece of<br />

cake in half.<br />

TOYS<br />

FOR<br />

TOTS<br />

Children<br />

making<br />

donations at<br />

Sabattus<br />

Regional Credit<br />

Union.<br />

Think You’re<br />

Having a Bad<br />

Day?<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

The average cost to<br />

rehabilitate one seal<br />

after the Valdez oil spill<br />

in Alaska was $90,000.<br />

At a special ceremony,<br />

two of the most<br />

expensively-saved animals<br />

were released<br />

into the wild amid<br />

cheers and applause<br />

from onlookers.<br />

A minute later, a killer<br />

whale ate them both.<br />

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<strong>January</strong> Special<br />

Fresh Mako<br />

Shark Loin<br />

$<br />

13/lb<br />

I decided not to go to Pisa, but I was leaning towards it.<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

If plan A doesn't work, just remember there are 25 more letters in the alphabet.<br />

Tom Coulombe<br />

Station Master<br />

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Refinance with us now.<br />

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*Annual Percentage Rate. Restrictions & qualification apply.<br />

Holly Cooney<br />

The salesman claimed the shoes were made from alligator, but I knew it was a crock.<br />

Jack & Carol Dexter<br />

of Edgecomb<br />

Trains<br />

are cool.<br />

Jeff, Oliver & Zoe Anderson<br />

of Winthrop<br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

All About U staff<br />

Dee, Leah, Paul, Samantha & Linda<br />

If you can't remember my name, just say 'donuts'. I'll turn around and look.


Dogs never make the debate team because they agree with everything you say.<br />

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Sunday 12 - 9pm; Monday - Saturday 4pm - 1am<br />

Live Music Every<br />

Saturday Night!<br />

Jan. 1<br />

Jan. 2<br />

Jan. 9th<br />

SKOSH<br />

Closed<br />

DJ BOOM BOOM<br />

12 Beers on Tap<br />

DJ w/Karaoke<br />

Full Pub Menu<br />

Open Mic<br />

Pool Tables<br />

8 TV’s<br />

Dart Boards<br />

LIVE Entertainment<br />

“Water” Pong<br />

Cooking Class<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

One day during cooking<br />

class, the teacher,<br />

Mrs. Jones, was extolling<br />

her secrets for<br />

preparing perfect<br />

sauces.<br />

When she ordered us<br />

to the stoves to prepare<br />

our assignments,<br />

she said, “Don’t forget<br />

to use wooden<br />

spoons.”<br />

As I stirred my sauce, I<br />

contemplated the<br />

physics behind the<br />

mystery of the wooden<br />

spoon and decided it<br />

must have something<br />

to do with heat conduction.<br />

I approached Mrs.<br />

Jones to test my theory.<br />

“Why wooden<br />

spoons?” I asked.<br />

Jan. 16th<br />

STRONGHOLD<br />

“Because,” she replied,<br />

“if I have to sit here listening<br />

to all your metal<br />

spoons banging<br />

against metal pots, I’d<br />

go nuts.”<br />

Wrong Feet<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

As a 5 year old boy,<br />

Jerry put his shoes on<br />

by himself. His mother<br />

noticed the right one<br />

was on the left foot.<br />

Jan. 23RD<br />

TINA KELLY BAND<br />

Jan. 30th<br />

BRAZEN CANE<br />

Shooters Sports Pub • 128 Lewiston Road, Mechanic Falls • 207-345-7040<br />

She said, “Son, your<br />

shoes are on the<br />

wrong feet.”<br />

He looked up at her<br />

with a raised brow and<br />

said, “Don’t kid me,<br />

Mom, I know they’re<br />

my feet.”<br />

The pupil of your eye expands up to 45% when you look at someone you love.<br />

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...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

Sophie Dubuc &<br />

Pam Snyder<br />

of Greene<br />

Our wifi went down during family dinner tonight. One kid started talking and I didn’t know<br />

who he was.<br />

Rolly’s Diner<br />

Just good cookin’ and plenty of it!<br />

Breakfast & Lunch<br />

Specials Daily<br />

HAPPY NEW YEAR!<br />

From Our Family, to Yours!<br />

• Unusual Omelettes<br />

• Crepes<br />

• Breakfast All Day<br />

• Extensive Menu<br />

87 Mill St.<br />

New Auburn<br />

753-0171<br />

(for take-out)<br />

3 Generations: Sadie, Jordan, Ken & Rolly<br />

Mon – Sat 5 am – 2 pm<br />

Sunday 7 am – noon<br />

Tanner, Simon & Mike<br />

Williams<br />

winners of Thomas the Tank<br />

Engine train set<br />

Some people say I'm addicted to summersaults, but that's just how I roll.<br />

The <strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong> crew – fully doused in Xmas spirit<br />

Tina, Chance &<br />

Shannon Judd<br />

“Fate is like a strange,<br />

unpopular restaurant<br />

filled with odd little<br />

waiters who bring you<br />

things you never asked<br />

for and don't always<br />

like.”<br />

– Lemony Snicket<br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

People say love is the best feeling, but I think finding a toilet when you've really got to go<br />

is better.


Listening to music while working helps create a more positive mood,<br />

and can help you to become more productive.<br />

Friends You<br />

Can Count<br />

on<br />

Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

Joseph Beck-Poland<br />

Matty B.<br />

5-10am<br />

Greg Michaels<br />

10a-2pm<br />

Kayley & Lacey<br />

Barnies<br />

Dave Dean<br />

2-6pm<br />

Gene Cassidy<br />

6pm-midnight<br />

Also Chris Hodgkins, Jay Mitchell & Alan Kabel<br />

Why Listen to Portland Radio<br />

When You Have Your Own?<br />

Larry Cyr<br />

Online at Z1055.com<br />

The official radio station of the<br />

Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and the<br />

L/A Fighting Spirit hockey team<br />

555 Center St., Auburn • Tel: 784-5868 • Email: GleasonMedia@gmail.com<br />

There’s a lesson hidden in everything. You just have to find it.<br />

Wisler Johnson<br />

I grew a beard thinking<br />

it would say ‘Distinguished<br />

Gentleman.’<br />

Instead, turns out it<br />

says, ‘Senior Discount,<br />

Please!’<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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You're slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter.<br />

New at<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

WHEN<br />

YOU’RE<br />

TIRED OF<br />

THIS...<br />

Steven Simard<br />

Auburn Native<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong> is pleased to announce the addition of<br />

Steve Simard to its sales staff. With more than 35 years experience<br />

in the business field, he has worked as a purchasing agent,<br />

Contracting Officer for the United States of America (Coast<br />

Guard), Supply Officer/Purchasing Manager, Materials Management,<br />

Logistics / Warehousing / Delivery and Sales. Steve retired<br />

in 2012.<br />

Simard is a 1977 graduate of Edward Little High School. He<br />

attended University of Maine at Machias, majoring in<br />

Marketing/Business. He is a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard,<br />

Chief Petty Officers Academy, Leadership and Management,<br />

Petaluma, California. A retired Veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard,<br />

serving more than 20 years.<br />

Steve decided to come out of retirement to work in sales at<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong>. He resides in Auburn with his wife. Lori.<br />

Auburn was the first city to participate in the ‘Hire-A-Vet’ campaign<br />

started by Governor LePage. Jimbo Marston, Owner of<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong>, stated, “We heard about the campaign after<br />

the fact. Campaign or not, we would have hired Steve anyway!<br />

But it was great to hear we were one of the first companies in<br />

Auburn to have hired a Veteran in one of Maine’s newest initiatives.<br />

LePage has a goal to commit 100 employers to hire 100<br />

Vets within 100 days. Steve is a stand-up guy and we’re looking<br />

forward to working with him. He’s a pretty good golfer, too.”<br />

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Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

I had a problem with my boiled egg this morning. I've cracked it now!


Sat. Jan. 2 Ragged Jack<br />

Fri. Jan. 8 Skosh<br />

Sat. Jan. 9 Skid Marks<br />

Fri. Jan. 15 Perpetual Mood Swing<br />

Sat. Jan 16 Shady Lady<br />

Fri. Jan 22 4 Play<br />

Sat Jan. 23 Continental Shakedown<br />

Fri. Jan. 29 Eds Meds<br />

Sat. Jan. 30 Juke Joint Devils<br />

A hippopotamus can open its mouth 180 degrees.<br />

Live Music Lineup!<br />

All<br />

shows<br />

8:30-<br />

12:30<br />

Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

Lisa & Frank Mottram,<br />

Lavinia Davis<br />

Like a kid<br />

in a candy store...<br />

Eat, Drink & Be Family!<br />

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Only 100 steps from the parking garage!<br />

Sun. – Wed. 11am-11pm<br />

Thurs – Sat 11am-1am<br />

Claustrophobic people are more productive thinking outside the box.<br />

Calling all<br />

SWEET<br />

HEARTS<br />

Keep your eyes peeled for our<br />

upcoming<br />

SWEETHEART CONTEST<br />

on our Facebook page! Starts in<br />

early <strong>January</strong>.<br />

We’re planning on bigger and better<br />

prizes this year!<br />

Get Ready to<br />

Submit Your<br />

Sweetheart pic<br />

Nick & Maureen<br />

Mamich<br />

Peg & Bud Cherry<br />

Only in <strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong>!<br />

The character for Luke Skywalker was originally written as a girl.<br />

Willie Lemarie &<br />

grandson, Miles Burke<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Rump Roast<br />

Submitted by Thomas Hill<br />

A lawyer’s dog, running<br />

about unleashed,<br />

beelines for a butcher<br />

shop and steals a<br />

roast. Butcher goes to<br />

lawyer’s office and<br />

asks, “If a dog running<br />

unleashed steals a<br />

piece of meat from my<br />

store, do I have a right<br />

to demand payment for<br />

the meat from the<br />

dog’s owner?”<br />

The lawyer answers,<br />

“Absolutely.”<br />

“Then you owe me<br />

$9.50. Your dog was<br />

loose and stole a roast<br />

from me today.”<br />

The lawyer, without a<br />

word, writes the<br />

butcher a check for<br />

$9.50.<br />

Several days later the<br />

butcher opens the mail<br />

and finds an envelope<br />

from the lawyer: $100<br />

due for a consultation.<br />

Gang Violence<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

A turtle was walking<br />

down an alley in New<br />

York when he was<br />

mugged by a gang of<br />

snails. A police detective<br />

came to investigate<br />

and asked the<br />

turtle if he could explain<br />

what happened.<br />

The turtle looked at the<br />

detective with a confused<br />

look on his face<br />

and replied “I don’t<br />

know, it all happened<br />

so fast.”<br />

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<strong>January</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

Telling a demolitions expert how to do his job is destructive criticism.<br />

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MONDAY<br />

75¢ Wings<br />

Cheeseburger Special<br />

$<br />

5.99<br />

25oz domestic drafts $ 3.00<br />

WEDNESDAY<br />

Mexican Day<br />

3 Beef Tacos $ 4.99<br />

Thatcher’s Burrito $ 6.99<br />

$<br />

5 Well Margaritas<br />

$<br />

3 Coronas<br />

FRIDAY<br />

Fish & Chips<br />

$<br />

8.99<br />

Fried Scallops<br />

$<br />

12.99<br />

TUESDAY<br />

75¢ Wings<br />

Thatcher’s Burger<br />

BBQ sauce, cheddar, caramelized onions<br />

$<br />

7.99<br />

25oz domestic drafts $ 3.00<br />

THURSDAY<br />

Stuffed Peppers<br />

$<br />

5.99<br />

$<br />

4.00 microbrews<br />

SATURDAY<br />

Terriyaki tips $ 10.99<br />

2 Hotdogs w/fries $ 4.99<br />

$<br />

3 Shipyard Pumkinhead<br />

12oz cans<br />

with Mashed<br />

A place where<br />

family & friends<br />

gather for good food<br />

& cheer at great prices!<br />

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Mon. - Sat. 10:30am - 9pm<br />

Sun. 11am - 5pm<br />

SUNDAY<br />

12” cheese pizza $ 5.99<br />

$<br />

5 Well Bloody Mary’s • $ 2 Bud/Bud Lt cans<br />

I just saved lot of money on my car insurance by switching... my car into reverse and<br />

avoiding an accident.<br />

Out ’n About with Dad’s Place at their Christmas Party<br />

We’ve got a lot<br />

of exciting things<br />

happening and can’t<br />

wait to see what<br />

<strong>2016</strong> brings!<br />

Larry Roy, Fern & Louise Roy, Nina Stimson & Diana Roy<br />

I want to open a photo processing store in a developing country.


There was something going on in the bathroom, but I wasn't privy to the details.<br />

Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

CARPET CLEANING ◆ TILE & GROUT ◆ UPHOLSTERY CLEANING ◆ AREA RUGS<br />

Celebrating 30 Years of Service in the L/A Area!<br />

Rev. Sharon Workman<br />

“Family owned<br />

and operated<br />

since 1986.”<br />

If you think<br />

my engine looks good,<br />

you should see my<br />

caboose!<br />

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I'd tell you a chemistry joke but I know I wouldn't get a reaction.<br />

Rick James<br />

Roger & Martha<br />

Feeley<br />

Out ’n About with Community Credit Union<br />

Natalie Green, Jen Hogan, Joann Jackson & Monty Moose at the Turner Tree Lighting event.<br />

So what if I don't know what apocalypse means!? It's not the end of the world!<br />

Roger Bouvier<br />

<strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong><br />

...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

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Fried Chicken<br />

Submitted by Jimbo<br />

Our teacher asked what<br />

my favorite animal was,<br />

and I said, “Fried<br />

chicken.”<br />

She said I wasn’t funny,<br />

but she couldn’t have<br />

been right, because<br />

everyone else laughed.<br />

My parents told me to<br />

always tell the truth. I<br />

did. Fried chicken is my<br />

favorite animal. I told<br />

my dad what happened<br />

and he said my teacher<br />

was probably a member<br />

of PETA. He said they<br />

love animals very much.<br />

I do, too. Especially<br />

chicken, pork and beef.<br />

Anyway, my teacher<br />

sent me to the principal’s<br />

office. I told him<br />

what happened, and he<br />

laughed, too. Then he<br />

told me not to do it<br />

again.<br />

If you dial 3-0-7-5-6-6-6-5-5-5-6-6-6-3-0-7-5-6-6-6-5-5-3-2-1 on a phone,<br />

you'll play "Mary Had a Little Lamb".<br />

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Home of Maine’s LARGEST Diamond Selection<br />

Out ’n About at the <strong>Uncle</strong> Andy’s <strong>Digest</strong> Christmas Party<br />

The next day in class<br />

my teacher asked me<br />

what my favorite live animal<br />

was. I told her it<br />

was chicken. She asked<br />

me why, so I told her it<br />

was because you could<br />

make them into fried<br />

chicken. She sent me<br />

back to the principal’s<br />

office. He laughed, and<br />

told me not to do it<br />

again.<br />

We made Thomas Hill blow<br />

up all the balloons...<br />

Then we<br />

made antlers.<br />

First one<br />

done was the<br />

winner.<br />

Pam Ashby<br />

Lori Simard<br />

I don’t understand. My<br />

parents taught me to be<br />

honest, but my teacher<br />

doesn’t like it when I<br />

am. Today, my teacher<br />

asked me to tell her<br />

what famous person I<br />

admired most.<br />

I told her, “Colonel<br />

Sanders.” Guess where<br />

I am now...<br />

Tracy Draper<br />

Jimbo Marston<br />

Sue Marston<br />

Vickie Rucker<br />

We all had a blast.<br />

It was great to get together and<br />

let our hair down, so to speak.<br />

Steve Simard<br />

Tim Rucker<br />

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...with<br />

Jimbo<br />

783-7039<br />

Zero is an even number.


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Out ’n About at<br />

Great Falls<br />

Railroad Club<br />

for their ExTRAINaganza<br />

After the bank was robbed, the owner bought cows to beef up the security.<br />

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