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Calais Motor Inn Opens Ceaser’s Pub

Ceaser’s Pub & Grill was open last Sunday to allow family and friends a first look while catching the football game. (Photo by Jayna Smith).

By Jayna Smith

Many changes are being made at the Calais Motor Inn, includ-ing the full renovation of fifty rooms, an updated look in the lobby, and the addition of a new pub to complement its already popular restaurant. New own-ers John Marchese and fiancé Kristy Preston-Ellsmore have been working diligently with their staff and crews over the last few months to complete the extensive project.

The new restaurant, now named Nino’s Down East Cui-sine, has quickly gained in popularity. Trained chef Shawn Marsh, a Calais native who has world-wide experience as an executive chef, now creates nightly chef’s specials that, when coupled with the already-diverse dinner menu, provides patrons with numerous reason-ably priced selections like none other in the area. He is joined in the kitchen by pizza specialist and chef Joey Kromer.

Downstairs at Ceaser’s Pub & Grill friends can relax around a fireplace on the leather lounge seating, or choose one of the

other 80 seats available, all within view of a sporting event on one of the eight large screen high-definition televisions. Patrons will also enjoy the electronic dart machines and pool table.

Of course the drink menu and special pub menu will entice all those looking to quench their thirst and satisfy their hunger. With ice cold beer, including on tap, along with wine and cock-tails, traditional pub food will be offered, along with New York style pizza available to eat in or take out. Although Ceaser’s Pub & Grill will open for busi-ness this weekend, its scheduled grand opening is February 2nd for Super Bowl Sunday.

Hotel guests will soon experi-ence a more inviting atmosphere with the completion of the lobby renovation. Additionally, fifty rooms will soon receive a more modernized look with replace-ment furniture, bedding, and art-work. Each room will include a mini refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

After the completion of the room updates, Preston-Ellsmore reports that a “massive indoor

yard sale” will take place in the spring with the sale of beds, night stands, dressers, and such. Additionally, she told The Calais Advertiser that all of the

blankets no longer needed will be donated to P.A.W.S. Humane Society.

A long-term goal set for the Calais Motor Inn includes the

re-opening of the indoor heated swimming pool. Along with the pool will be the adjoined fitness room.

Chef, John Gallant with his helpers, granddaughter Maya Gallant and MacKenzie Camp-bell show the secrets of his win-ning the trophy. (Bags of candy). All the chilis were excellent. See all the chefs on page 28. (Photo by Dorothy Johnson).

Chili Cook-Off A Huge Success

By Dorothy Johnson

The organizers of the chili cook-off for the People’s Unit-ed Methodist Church were very pleased with the support of the chefs and the community. Many participants admitted that after sampling all seven

chilis, they had a hard decision to make and little left for a bowl (or two) of their favorites. The chili meal was accompanied by cornbread and crackers and fol-lowed by a variety of desserts. This event was so successful that organizers are planning on making it an annual event.

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Baileyville Town Council Covers Abatements And Comprehensive Plan

By Gwen Clark

The Baileyville Town Coun-cil held their regularly sched-uled meeting on January 13, 2014. The approval of War-rants #46 dated 01/02/2014 for $15,021.96, #47 dated 01/09/2014 for $12,469.68 and #48 dated 01/13/2014 for $102,895.30 were all ap-proved by the Council. Coun-cilors Tim Call; Jack Costello, Craig Croman, and Thurman Roberts via Skype as well as Town Manager Rick Bronson were present.

The department heads pre-sented their reports for the month. Public Works De-partment Supervisor Jamie McLaughlin expressed a con-cern with one of the plow

trucks having an odd sound but they have yet to get it to repeat and find it. All catch basins have been opened up and roads are remaining cleared. Transfer Station has been continually processing as usual with no problems. Chief Bob Fitzsimmons reported no large problems. They have placed the unmarked vehicle in storage and online training for the officers were being completed. The Funday Sun-day was a huge success for all children and adults involved and that an event on February 15th is being planned to have bus runs to and from the el-ementary school for children to attend free fishing day, ice skating and hotdogs and warm drinks at the Pokey Landing with the Maine Warden Ser-vice, and other police depart-ments supporting. The bait for fishing and food for the attendees will be purchased through a donation of $250 from Stacy Crosby formerly of Baileyville that was made to the Police Department to be used for community events. The Fire Department reported having added a new man to the workforce and training was going well. A schedule

for the Recreation Department with all of its winter programs in full action as well.

Andrew Snowman, Code Enforcement and Planning Officer reported that the Com-prehensive Planning Commit-tee had been meeting and that the completion of the compre-hensive plan was drawing to a close. 41% of the total number of households in the village had been enumerated and an-other 59% remained. A flow chart had been drawn up and showed that there are a lot of code enforcement issues that need to be addressed in the village. Approximately 20% of the buildings in Baileyville are empty. Sixty one family homes are unoccupied. A to-tal of 397 enumerations were done with 362 as households and 35 as businesses. The assessors report included re-sponding to people who have called concerning their tax bills. Part of that report re-ferred to XNG numbers which were at first presented as hav-ing 20 trailers on the road as of April 1 plus the building itself and after a response from XNG the actual number of trailers was eleven trailers. An adjustment will be made to

XNG on the trailers due to the estimated overlay in excess. The number of trailers for next year is approaching 40.

The Sewer Collection Re-port was presented under old business. A copy of a collec-tion notice that will be used by AmerAssist Collections for their service in gaining action on outstanding bills.

New Business covered the reading of the Hardship Abate-ment Policy which included the review of the abatement application. The policy itself is written following Maine State Law on abatement poli-cies. Applicants names and information will be reviewed in executive session and voted upon out of executive ses-sions. A motion was made by Councilor Croman to ac-cept the policy and seconded by Councilor Costello with a unanimous vote by the Coun-cil. An abatement in taxes due to the flooding in driveway and backyard that could not be addressed until the upcoming in 2016 by Maine Depart-ment of Transportation and the property in question is on Route 1, Map 17, lot 12, account 321. The acknowl-edgement of Chief Fitzsim-

mons, Public Works , Jamie McLaughlin, John McPhee, Gary Townsend, Jane Smith, Paul Story, Dan Daley, Stacy Crosby and Downeast EMS for their help and efforts on the sledding day, Sunday Funday by the Town Council. The approval of a resolve and changes to TIF funds and uses are scheduled to send to a special Town Meeting.

The Town Manager reported that Bob Proux was back to work at the town office and that the current budget is on track and up to date. Public Works has a truck that will need to be replaced due to the rust and un-inspectable nature of the current green truck. Manager Bronson will be taking a medical leave of absence briefly while recover-ing from rotator cuff surgery that will be performed locally and anticipates being out for up to two weeks. In Councilor closing comments, Councilor Costello inquired as to the ownership of property that was once owned by Irving plus whether it is an expansion of the truck stop and it is being kept a check on.

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By Gwen Clark

The Washington County Re-publicans met at Karen’s Diner for their first monthly meeting of 2014. Following a call to order by newly elected Chair-man Chris Gardner, the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of si-lence and roll call, there was the recognition of elected officials and a review of the previous meetings 12/6/13 minutes. Trea-surer Martin Ingham reported on the groups monetary status. Previous to Joe Turcotte of the Maine GOP giving a guest presentation on membership; Bruce Nelson updated the group on his progress in a Washing-ton County GOP membership drive. He has been going door to door and making phone calls in several Washington County communities attempting to get more people involved. Nelson stated that “I’m contacting these people because I feel that I work for them and they need to have input. They need to get involved. My perception is that the reason these people have dropped off is lack of dialog. I think I know the Maine people being a Mainer.” Field Director for the Maine GOP, Turcotte said that “This is my first time being in Wash-ington County. I have been to seven different counties so far.” He stressed that Republicans need to regenerate their local governments and communities by rebuilding their local com-mittees through the effectiveness of being volunteers in promot-ing the candidates, set goals for those committees and finding candidates for local elections, support local businesses and get to know people, visit local high schools and encourage them to register to vote and get involved as well.

State law says that caucuses have to be held by March 1st. There will be a “super caucus” again this year for Washing-ton County communities. It will fall under the new title of Washington County Repub-lican Convention and will be held on February 22nd, 2014 at Washington Academy in East Machias. Members on the

County Convention Committee that you can contact for more in-formation are: Tim Thompson, Gwen Clark, Martin Ingham, Shane and Mariah Curtis and Bruce Nelson.

A second guest speaker, Mike Coleman from York County, spoke about fund raisers for Maine Republicans and that the State Convention Program sells ads in promotion of their counties and the number of ads that are sold for printing in the program depends on where that county is seated during the State Convention. Many also will view the ads in the program.

Legislative up-dates were related from Joyce Maker concerning her sex offend-ers registry bill, Beth Turner on her transportation MDOT improvements up and coming in Washington County roads, Dave Burns although was absent sent information surrounding his Freedom of Religion bill. Candidates from the area that will running in the upcoming elections who were present at this meeting and spoke on their behalf: Will Tuell running for District 139, Dick Paul run-ning for Peter Doakes position upon his medical withdrawal. Dale Earle running for Wash-ington County Sheriff; Paul Cavanaugh running for District Attorney , which will be the first Washington County candidate ; Joyce Maker and Beth Turner will be running for their new Districts again, and Karen Raye spoke on behalf of her husband, Kevin Raye.

Work on an updated Website for the Washington County Republicans was discussed and suggested that it be further researched before updating with a little more control over the content appearing on the site. There will be an attempt to set up a 2014 Meeting sched-ule with alternating meeting sites and their respective dates established and sent out to all members ahead of time.

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Cavanaugh Running for DAPaul Cavanaugh, who has been an attorney with the Hancock

and Washington counties District Attorney’s Office for more than 20 years, announced that he is running as a candidate for the office of District Attorney for the two counties. Hancock and Washington counties current District Attorney, Carletta `“Dee” Bassano, announced earlier this year that she does not plan to seek re-election.

Cavanaugh, who has spent two decades living in Calais, has suc-cessfully prosecuted thousands of cases in his role as first assistant district attorney under Bassano and before that Michael Povich. Cavanaugh was born in 1964 to Paul and Sally Cavanaugh.

The candidate’s mother, Sally, taught school, including a few years at the Maine Youth Center in South Portland. Cavanaugh’s late father, Paul, was the first paramedic in the state. For years, the family traveled the state as the candidate’s father helped establish paramedic ambulance services in Maine. “We lived in 21 homes before I turned 18,” the candidate said.

Paul has a younger brother Bill who currently lives in Penn-sylvania with his wife and two children.

For a time the family lived in Raymond and Cavanaugh re-flected on how being nurtured by a community in a small town has had a major impact on his life. When the family moved to Westbrook where Cavanaugh started high school, the first assistant district attorney noted how that experience exposed him to living in a Maine city. Cavanaugh graduated from Skowhegan High School 30 years ago. “Coming of age in mid Maine was a lot of fun and sent me into the world with confidence and determination,” he said.

But there also were some tough times growing up. At one point the family had to go on state aid. “I’ll never forget the mixed reaction of my par-ents. The discomfort my father felt having to accept state aid and the comfort it brought my mother knowing her boys would be fed,” Cavanaugh reflected. Then another change occurred. His parents divorced and Cavanaugh admitted that during those tumultuous years he made some mistakes grow-ing up. “I fixed those mistakes and worked my way through college and law school. I have worked since the summer I turned 15. I embody the val-ues of a hard working thrifty Mainer,” he said.

As a high school student, Ca-vanaugh trained to be an EMT. “I volunteered and worked for ambulance services for years making life and death deci-sions,” he said.

Cavanaugh attended college at the University of Maine and graduated in 1987. The year be-fore he graduated from UMaine he was invited to try out for the U.S. National Men’s Field Hockey team with a chance to compete in the Olympics the following year. He traveled to California to compete, but the USA team did not qualify. “My Olympic dream was over,” he said.

The first assistant DA decid-ed he wanted to be an attorney and enrolled in Vermont Law School in 1988. He graduated from there in 1991, receiving his Juris Doctorate. Although it has been several decades since he graduated from col-lege, Cavanaugh, like so many Americans, continues to pay off his college student loans.

The first assistant district attorney married fellow col-lege student, Diane Wood in June 1988 before they moved to Vermont for law school.

Diane grew up in Bar Harbor. Her father, Donald Wood was the long-time director of the Town Band. Mr. Wood recently started spending winters in

South Carolina with his daughter Donna and her fam-ily, but still lives in the house his father built in that seaside community. The Cavanaughs have four children Sean, Ryan, Meaghan and Katie.

In 2001 Diane Cavanaugh was diagnosed with breast can-cer and after a formidable battle with the disease, she died in 2006. “I was so touched by how the communities of Washington and Hancock counties came together to support Diane and my family. It was the very best of community life in Maine,” he said.

Cavanaugh assumed the role of father, mother, friend and confidant to his children while holding down a 60-hour a week job in the DA’s office. Cavanaugh’s oldest son, Sean, graduated from UMaine in 2013 and teaches second grade in Princeton. His second oldest is Ryan, who is in his third year at Rochester Institute of Tech-nology (RIT), but leaves in

February for a semester in Australia. The first assis-tant DA’s oldest daughter, Meaghan, just finished her first semester at UMaine and is looking forward to her spring semester. Cavanaugh’s young-est daughter

Katie is a freshman at Calais High School. “They are great kids and I am so proud of them,” Cavanaugh said. In ad-dition to his college loans, he is helping his children fund their college educations.

Reflecting on his life, Cava-naugh said, “I have known and lost true love. I have watched my father’s health deteriorate to the point of needing assisted living and then nursing home care before he died. I’ve seen huge medical bills and ap-preciated medical insurance. I am a single parent trying to provide financially, spiritu-ally and emotionally for four children,” he said. It is those life experiences, he said, that has helped him not only in his role as a prosecutor, but in his role as an advocate for the dis-enfranchised, like women and children.

In addition to his home life and job, Cavanaugh has been a scout leader and coach. He was a Deacon in his church. He is president of the St. Croix Rec-reation Association and was a past Volunteer of the Year for the City of Calais.

A Republican, Cavanaugh notes that he has not run for office before - at any level. If elected, he plans to divide his time between both Hancock and Washington counties so that he will be more accessible to his constituents. “I seek the District Attorney’s office

to continue to provide public service not for personal gain or to further a political career, but because it’s a job I know that I can do well. I will represent the interest of all the voters of Hancock and Washington county and I will work hard to see that the DA’s office contin-ues to serve the interest of the people of the two counties,” he said.

Cavanaugh encourages vot-ers to contact him through an email message to Cavanaugh.da@hotmail; or via US mail to PO Box 747, Calais, Maine 04619; or through his cam-paign Facebook page Cavana-ugh DA.

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If you are a quilt diva or if there’s a quilt diva hidden deep within, the St. Croix International Quilters [SCIQ] are looking for you. President Sue McIver and her executive board have put together a first quarter slate of workshops and programs aimed to attract area sewers and quilters alike to brave the snow and cold temperatures to join in the fel-lowship of quilting.

McIver explains that 1st and 2nd vice presidents Mary Lou-ise Peters and Liz Trouant plan and coordinate Wednesday evening and Saturday work-shops. “The 1st Wednesday of each month members meet at 6 pm to work on a project that may be completed in a few hours while the first Saturday is reserved for all day projects.”

On February 5, Trouant has planned Emerald Isle, a table runner workshop that will have quilters ready for St. Patrick’s Day, on March 5 fellow member Lynda Coffey will be teaching attendees how to make Quilter’s Tote, and on April 2nd McIver will instruct participants on making a four corner apron.

At the recent January busi-ness meeting, Peters informed members that because Spe-cial Events Chair Mary Ann O’Brien is planning a Valentine Tea for Methodist Homes resi-dents on February 1, there will not be a Saturday workshop for that month; however, Saturday workshops resume in March when Betsy Dorr of Quilt Es-sentials in Auburn comes to Calais on the 1st for a day-long session on machine quilting.

“Although most workshops do not require a fee, due to the nature of this workshop [Machine Quilting with Betsy Dorr], we are charging a mod-est $10.00 with pre-registration required as space is limited.” The morning portion of the workshop will be geared for beginners and the afternoon for those who have some ex-perience.

“We are also going to try something a little different for April 5th; we are calling it PMS,” Peters explains with a wry grin. “PMS stands for Pizza, Music, and Sewing. This will be a day when we gather to work on whatever project we

want, listen to music, and break for pizza at noon.”

McIver also explains that SCIQ is quite involved with charitable causes. “For the past two years we have chosen to donate lap quilts to Down East Hospice (Calais) and Hospice of Charlotte (St. Stephen) and that practice will continue for 2014.” Member Bonnie Hunter recently led January’s Briar Rose workshop for these charities; however, quilters may choose another quilt de-sign for the Hospice donation.

Theresa Wright, Fundraising Chair, also explains that every other year tickets are sold on a raffle quilt with proceeds being donated to the Ronald McDon-ald House of Bangor. The 2014 raffle quilt, Gaelic Garden, is a lighthearted design incor-porating Irish Chain blocks with Duck Paddle Blocks. “Its grayed blues with earthly ac-cents are marvelous on the ol-ivine background.” The queen size quilt was designed by Susan Dyer and Nancy Rasch-ka-Reeves of Glad Creations. “The raffle quilt is presently on display at the Wool Emporium in St. Stephen and the winning ticket will be drawn at our Quilt Show planned for September

26 and 27, 2014,” Wright says. Tickets are available from members, at the Wool Emporium, and on sale during various festivals, craft fairs, and other special locations over the upcoming months.

To become involved with SCIQ, contact membership chair Joline Cook of Calais or attend a meeting as a guest on the third Wednesday of each month at the Methodist Homes Rec Center of Calais. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. EST. For more information go to the SCIQ website at www.stcroixquil-ters.com.

Introduction to Beekeeping Course Offered in Machias Beginning in February

Machias, ME - Would you like to learn how to produce your own local honey and help provide pollinators to your yard and neighborhood? Don’t miss this opportunity to take beekeeping classes in Machias from a member of the Maine State Beekeepers Association, through the Uni-versity of Maine Cooperative Extension.

Introduction to Beekeeping, a five-week introductory bee-keeping course, starts Febru-ary 25th and continues on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 pm through March 25th. The course will cover such topics as the honey bee colony, constructing hives, seasonal management, pests and diseases, and honey pro-duction. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a local hive for observation and hands-on experience during a field lab. Instructing this course will be Andrew Dewey of the Maine State Beekeep-ers Association. The course fee is $50 per person/couple to help cover the cost of ma-terials. The course is limited to 25 people. Class partici-

pants will become members of the Washington County Beekeepers, a chapter of the Maine State Beekeepers As-sociation.

Beekeeping classes will take place at the University of Maine at Machias. Regis-tration deadline is February 10th. For more information about the course, please con-tact Andrew Dewey at 266-7294 or by email at [email protected]. For registration including online registration, please see the Extension website at http://umaine.edu/washington/pro-grams/introduction-to-bee-keeping-course/ or contact the Washington County office of UMaine Extension at 1-800-287-1542 (in state) or 207-255-3345 or [email protected].

Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for the program should con-tact Jen Lobley at 1-800-287-1542 to discuss their needs at least 7 days in advance. UMaine Extension programs are open and accessible to all in accordance with program goals.

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10 year-old Grand Lake Stream Girl Receives HAPPY GrantThe mysteries of Easter Is-

land fueled Princeton Elemen-tary School student, Vivian Noakes’ desire to become a forensic archaeologist. For now, she is happy to spend her time on hobbies like horseback riding, scrapbooking, and read-ing books about Greek mythol-ogy.

This fascinating 5th grader also has an inspiring vision for her community – the creation of a public children’s garden. It was this project that led Noakes to apply for the HAPPY Grant. In her grant application she ex-plains the reason for wanting to

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lot of children who come on vacation in the summer. They don’t always know each other or those of us who live here all year. We could do projects in the garden as a way to get to know each other. I would love to make it a place where we could play hide and seek, build fairy houses, or have pretend adventures. Also Grand Lake Stream has a lot of trees and grass but not a lot of flowers. When kids come here on va-cation, it will be nice to have some place to dig and play that

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this community-minded stu-dent gained support of the town to use a public parcel of land for her project and of a Women’s group to assist with the sup-plies and labor. Noakes will use the funds from the grant to purchase flowers and gardening tools that can be used by chil-dren visiting the garden.

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The Calais branch of the Knights of Columbus donated the proceeds of their largest annual charity function, the Tootsie Roll Drive, to local organizations in a jovial cere-mony on Sunday the 19th. This year’s Drive netted $3,000, all of which will be committed to handicapped and charitable causes.

The Knights collected dona-tions for the Tootsie Roll Drive over Columbus Day Weekend, donning yellow aprons and standing in front of stores and buildings in Princeton, Wood-land, and Calais. Donors had their kind gestures matched with a gift of the namesake sweet treats.

Recipients of this year’s pro-ceeds were the Calais, Wood-land, and Princeton Special Ed Programs, along with the Beck-ett Center, which will use its contribution to sponsor people for the Special Olympics. 80%

of the collected funds will remain in the local area, while 20% of the funds are amassed from each of the branches in the state and pooled toward a chosen cause, such as purchas-ing an ambulance for a needy community.

The Calais branch has tradi-tionally been among the leaders in the state for contributions despite its relatively small service area. Program Direc-tor Tom MacDonald said that since he’d joined the Knights in 1994, he estimates that the Calais Council has raised nearly $85,000 for the cause. He praised the generosity and kindness of local citizens and gave special thanks to the vol-unteers who helped orchestrate the Drive.

The K of C also hosts the Celtic Concert Series, which will resume in grand fashion on February 23rd, with multiple Tony-award winning Acadian Celtic musicians, Genticorum.

The Calais Knights of Columbus donated the proceeds from their most recent Tootsie Roll Drive on Sunday. Pictured left to right: Kathy Smith for the Calais Special Ed Program, Grand Knight Fred Hartman, Kristina Richard for the Woodland and Princeton Special Ed Programs, Troy Donovan and Betsy Craig for the Beckett Center, and Program Director Tom MacDonald. Each check is for $600.00. (Photo by Lura Jackson).

Calais Knights of Columbus Collect $3,000 for Local Causes

Cupid’s PlungeCALAIS-There will be a

lot of love at this year’s 14th annual Washington County Community College dip be-cause the theme is Valentine’s Day.

The event is sponsored by the Student Senate and the motto this year is “Cupid’s Plunge.”

The WCCC Student Senate held a contest and this year’s design was created by WCCC student Logan Dubay. She won a WCCC three-credit course valued at $265.

The dip is at 12-noon, Fri-day, January 31, at Split Rock on the Pleasant Point Reserva-tion on Route 180.

New this year is how the proceeds will be divided. Half will to go to the Ronald Mc-Donald House in Bangor and the other half to Sarah’s House in Brewer.

Again this year, WCCC Cu-linary Art’s students will hold their annual Chili Cook-Off contest.

The Maine National Guard will be on hand with snacks and tents where swimmers can change their clothes and get warm once the dip is over.

Looking ahead to the dip, Karen Gookin, Director of Residential Housing and Stu-dent Senate advisor said she hoped for good weather. In the past, temperatures have ranged from a bone-chilling below

zero to above 20 degrees and to a knock-down drag out snowstorm that delayed last year’s dip. But once again there will be a huge bonfire to keep everyone warm.

Participants from both sides of the international border in-cluding from St. Stephen and St, Andrews, New Brunswick are expected to participate again this year.

Last year’s dip raised more than $13,000. That amount was down from years past because the snowstorm forced the event to be delayed by a week. As a result some of the plungers who participate an-nually were unable to attend.

“Of course we are hoping to beat last year’s amount, but if we raise just $1.00 it will be 50 cents more for each ben-

it is not uncommon for some patients to visit the facility as much as 40 times in the first year for treatment.

Translating those numbers locally, in Washington County on average more than 675 pa-tients each year require three of more weeks of treatment and live 80 plus miles from the site.

Those who wish to partici-pate in the dip can pick up their sponsor forms at the college or on the school’s web site at www.wccc.me.edu. Those who turn in pledge sheets with $75 or more will receive a hooded sweatshirt with this year’s Polar Bear Dip design on the back to commemorate their adventure. Please make checks payable to WCCC

eficiary than they had before “Dip Day,” Karen Gookin, WCCC director of Residential Housing and Student Senate advisor said.

For 13 years, the money raised from the dip has been donated exclusively to the Ronald McDonald House to help families of children who travel to Bangor for criti-cal medical treatment. The Ronald McDonald House was founded in 1983 and has provided lodging to more than 15,000 families with seriously ill children. Each year upwards of 500 families stay at the house with more than half of them from either Washington or Aroostook counties.

But with the announcement last year of the construction of a housing facility in Brewer for adults in need of cancer treatment, the Student Senate decided to donate proceeds to both agencies.

“According to its fact sheet, on any given day CancerCare of Maine sees upwards of 300 patients and of those, more than 130 travel 30 or more miles each way to receive cancer services. Although each patient’s treatment is unique,

Polar Bear Dip.In 2013 Washington Coun-

ty Community College was ranked one of “America’s Top 50 Community Colleges” by Washington Monthly. WCCC was named number 24 out of 700 community colleges nationwide.

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop, Sunday, February 9 at the CCLCThere will be a Fruit Tree

Pruning Workshop, Sunday, February 9, 1-5pm, snow date, February 16, at the Cobscook Community Learning Center. This class is for everyone in-terested in growing fruit trees.

Pruning is an essential skill for the home orchardist. Know-ing where and when to cut can make the difference between a bountiful crop and a fruitless tree.

Pat Owen will demonstrate pruning on one of the apple trees on the CCLC grounds. He will begin by leading participants in an assessment of the tree and what should be pruned: deer damage, dead limbs, vertical “waterspout” non-productive growth that hinders fruit pro-duction, and limbs that shade other limbs. There will also be discussion about and demon-stration about how to identify

vigorous growth that should be saved and encouraged.

Owen will teach everyone not to be afraid to prune a tree, as he says, “most people don’t cut enough when pruning.” After Owen pruned one of the trees on the CCLC campus, it went on to produce a bumper crop of apples.

For those interested in attend-ing the Scionwood Exchange on March 9, winter pruning is

a good time to gather scions. The Scionwood Exchange will take place at the CCLC on Sunday, March 16, snow date, March 23.

The Fruit Tree Pruning Work-shop will be held at the Cob-scook Community Learning Center, 10 Commissary Point Rd in Trescott. There is a $10 suggested donation. For more information about the workshop and other programs, visit our

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State Police Crashes Lead To “Move-over” EnforcementAfter six State Police cruisers

were struck by other motorists in the past six weeks, Maine Troop-ers have begun to beef up en-forcement of the state’s “move-over” law. That statute requires motorists to slow down and give police and other emergency vehicles room, while they are stopped along the highway with their emergency lights activated. The law says motorists should merge into an adjacent lane, if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down. Three cruisers were struck last week and another three were

struck in December. The Chief of the State Police, Colonel Robert Williams said, “This is serious. When you see a police officer stopped along the road with their emergency lights on – it’s time to slow down and move over to give them room to work.”

Last week State Police cruis-ers were damaged in Portland, Brewer and north of Lincoln. In each case, the troopers were stopped along the Interstate with their emergency lights on. Three similar crashes involving Troop-ers took place during December,

in York, Manchester, and San-ford. Of the six crashes - four Troopers were injured.

On Monday evening (1/13), Troopers along the turnpike stopped 40 vehicles in two hours in the Portland area as part of a beefed up enforcement cam-paign. While one trooper had stopped a vehicle for a viola-tion, three other troopers were nearby monitoring traffic and issued 40 summonses for various violations, including 11 for not moving over. Colonel Williams said the additional enforcement of the “move-over” law will con-tinue, all in an effort to remind motorists to move over when

encountering a police cruiser, fire truck, ambulance or wrecker, stopped along the road with its emergency lights on. The fine for such a violation is $311.

Williams said, “The move over law is designed to reduce the risk to emergency workers stopped along the highway. Motorists can do their part by giving those workers room to do their jobs and helping to keep everyone safe.”

Maine law requires motorists to move over and slow down. Title 29-A, Section 2054 reads:

Stationary vehicles. The op-erator of a vehicle passing a stationary authorized emergency

vehicle using an emergency light or a stationary wrecker using its authorized lights, with due regard to the safety and traffic conditions, shall:

A. Pass in a lane not adjacent to that of the authorized emer-gency vehicle or wrecker, if possible; or [2007, c. 348, §20 (AMD).]

B. If passing in a nonadjacent lane is impossible or unsafe, pass the emergency vehicle or wrecker at a careful and prudent speed reasonable for passing the authorized emergency vehicle or wrecker safely. [2007, c. 348, §20 (AMD).]

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Baileyville Police ReportThe report on the activities of

the Baileyville Police Depart-ment covers the period from December 15, 2013 through January 5, 2014. Through that time, the department worked on well-being checks, motor ve-hicle accidents, fire, probation violations, harassment, criminal trespass, domestic disturbances, traffic violating, disorderly con-duct and agency assists.

On December 15 on-duty of-ficer conducted a well-being check on Washington Street. Subject was transported to the hospital.

On December 15, police responded to a motor vehicle crash on Houlton Road. The ve-hicle sustained no damage and was towed back on the road.

On December 16, on-duty of-ficer assisted a chimney fire on Berry Lane.

On December 17, Stephen Perkins, 23, of Alexander was arrested for a probation viola-tion on Houlton Road.

On December 18, 2 subjects were warned for disorderly conduct on the South Princeton Road.

On December 21, on-duty of-ficer responded to South Princ-eton Road on a civil issue and took possession of a firearm for safety reasons.

On December 21, on-duty of-ficer served a harassment warn-ing on Houlton Road.

On December 22, on-duty officer reported downed power line on Broadway.

On December 24, on-duty officer answered a call of resi-dents without electricity and heat on Foley Road. Officer as-

sisted with kerosene heater.On December 26, officer was

called to a motor vehicle crash on the Houlton Road. Accident involved minor property dam-ages with no personal injuries.

On December 26, a util-ity pole was broken on Sum-mit Street. Officer assisted with traffic rerouting until EMMC arrived to repair wires.

On December 27, a criminal trespass warning was issued for Houlton Road.

On December 31, officer responded to a motor vehicle crash on Washington Street. This was a two-car crash with no reported injuries.

On December 31, on-duty of-ficer responded to a domestic disturbance on First Avenue. Disturbance was verbal in na-ture and no charges were is-sued.

On January 3, 2014, officer responded to a motor vehicle crash on Main Street where an 18 wheeler trailer separated from the cab. No injuries re-sulted.

On January 3, 2014, officer warned subject for plowing snow on a street and on neigh-bor’s property.

On January 4, officer respond-ed to Big Stop and warned a subject for disorderly conduct.

On January 5, on-duty officer assisted Calais Police Depart-ment with a suicidal subject.

Through this period, the Baileyville Police Department received seventy-five calls for service, five traffic stops and is-sued five warnings.

Farhan Abdi of Brooklyn Park, MN. Rule violation, duty status not current. Fine $250.

Adam Michael Ainsworth of Toronto. Operating while license suspended or revoked. Fine $250.

Joshua Berube of Charlotte, ME. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Fine $150. Restitution $227.00.

Steven F. Day of Calais, ME. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer. Fine $200. Restitution $5.

Brian A. Doten, Jr., of Perry, ME. Unlawful possession of scheduled drug. Fine $400.

Brian A. Doten, Jr., of Perry, ME. Possession of marijuana,

up to 1-1/4 oz. Adjudicated. Fine $350.

Daniel Lawrence Fischer of Orient, NY. Domestic violence assault. Jury trial.

Flint Adam Harriman of Topsfield, ME. Violation of rule fish. Fine $100.

Jennie Kneeland of Bai-leyville, ME. Failure to regis-ter vehicle. Fine $100.

Misty D. Thurlow of Princ-eton, ME. Disorderly conduct, loud unreasonable noise. Fine $250.

Denise C. Van Gemeren of Kitchener. Rule violation op-erate with intoxicating bever-age. Fine $100.

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JANUARY 27: Monday Morning Knitters @ the Calais Free Library from 9:30 -11:00 am

JANUARY 22: Book Lov-ers’ Café @ the Calais Free Library from 9:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

JANUARY 24: Family Move & Movie Night at Cal-ais Elementary School Caf-eteria. Doors open 5:30 PM, movie/fun starts 5:45 PM. $1 per person. Calais PTO event.

JANUARY 25: Downeast Astronomer’s Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Library, 221 County Road. Open to the public. FMI call 726-4795.

JANUARY 25: Breakfast at the Pembroke Elementary School from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Home fries and eggs, pan-cakes and sausage, beans and biscuits, bacon, fruit and muf-fins. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice available to drink.

JANUARY 29: Monthly Chantey Sing at the Pembroke Library, 221 County Road from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Free admission.

FEBRUARY 2: February Breakfast at Baileyville Odd Fellows’ Hall from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

FEBRUARY 3: The Maine Educational Opportunity Cen-ter will be hosting a FREE workshop entitled Essentials

of College Planning for adults 19 & over at the Machias Ca-reerCenter, 53 Prescott Drive, Suite 1 at 10:00 a.m. To reg-ister or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit us on the web at http://meoc.maine.edu.

FEBRUARY 9: Bingo at Baileyville Odd Fellows’ Hall. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. for lunch; games begin at 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING: Meets once a week in Ma-

chias: Downeast Sexual As-sault Services offers a self-help support group to sexual assault survivors. No cost. FMI call 1-800-492-5550, ext. 258.

-2nd, 4th and 5th Monday: Every month at 7:00 p.m. the Monday Night Music Circle at CCLC. Bring an instrument or come and listen!

Tuesdays: QuickBooks II class starting January 14, 2014 from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Cal-ais Free Library. This class is for beginners and intermediate users. The class will run each Tuesday evening for 6 weeks. The last class is scheduled for February 18.

-Tuesdays & Thursdays: Piano and music lessons with John Newell at CCLC. FMI call 207-733-2233.

-First Tuesday of every month: Death Cafe at CCLC.

Understanding of death and wonder of life. Light refresh-ments. FMI call 207-733-4844.

-Wednesdays: AL-ANON meets at 6:30 p.m. in the old Calais Hospital basement.

-Wednesdays: Centering Prayer Interfaith Group meets at Calais United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m. A few minutes of thoughtful prayer and meditation every week. Call 454-3926 for more infor-mation.

-Fridays: Caregiver Sup-port group at Machias Veter-ans’ Home meets first Friday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Contact Lisa at 255-0162 FMI.

-Mondays - Weekly com-puter tutorials beginning at Lincoln Memorial Library in Dennysville 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Open and free to all.

-Saturdays: Shape-Note singing at the Cobscook Com-munity Learning Center, first Saturday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Potluck supper after. All levels of ex-perience welcome.

-Saturdays: Outdoor Ad-venture Club at the CCLC from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For youth age 8-12, all skill levels. FMI call 207-733-2233.

-3rd Saturday of Each Month: Calais Chapter of the American Sewing Guild meets at the Second Baptist Church, Church Street, Calais at 10:00 a.m. FMI call Irene at 454-2422.

1st Thursday of the Month: WCDA will meet at the Machias CareerCenter and by video-conference at WCCC President’s Conference Room from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

1st Monday of the Month: Caregiver Support Group meets at the Maine Seacoast Mission in Cherryfield at 2:00 p.m. Contact number is 546-4456.

1st Friday of every Month: Foster/Adoptive/Kin-ship support group meeting at the Rose M. Gaffney Elem. School in Machias from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. RSVP re-quired, contact Mindy Cane

(CHCS) at 263-2014 or email [email protected].

3rd Wednesday of Each Month: St. Croix Interna-tional Quilter’s Guild meets at the Methodist Homes Rec Center, 6 p.m. New members welcome.

Thursdays: (when school

in session) at the Lincoln Me-morial Library in Dennysville - cursive writing practice, homework help, and gen-eral literacy workshops after school (bus drop-off permis-sion protocol necessary and parental pick up) - 2 to 5 p.m.

Funding for New School on Pleasant Point Reservation

Representatives Chellie Pin-gree and Mike Michaud said that the “omnibus” funding bill that passed the House includes funding to build a new K-8 school on the Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Indian reserva-tion to replace the Beatrice Rafferty School. The school is a U.S. Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) funded school and serves approximately 125 students. There are 183 such schools around the country, mostly on Indian reservations.

“The Beatrice Rafferty School has been on a list of schools that have been tar-geted for replacement for ten years, during which time they have been living with danger-ous and unsafe conditions including weakened walls and mold,” Pingree and Michaud said. “It’s a terrible learning environment for the 125 stu-dents and their teachers but this funding is going to bring an end to those problems and allow the community to build a new school.”

The bill that passed the House today includes funding for just one Bureau of Indian Education School in the entire country—a replacement for the Beatrice Rafferty School in Sipayik. Pingree and Michaud expect the design and construc-tion of a new school to be fully funded by the legislation that passed yesterday.

Pingree is a member of the Interior and Environment Ap-propriations Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over this funding. At a hearing last February, Pingree made the case for funding the con-

struction to Kevin Washburn, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior.

“I let the school committee know the good news and they were very excited. We started that project 15 years ago and now we’re finally close to the point where we will be finally getting a new school,” said Ron Jenkins, Superintendent of Schools for Maine Indian Education.

In her testimony, Pingree said:

The Beatrice Rafferty School in Maine was included on the 2004list of priority construc-tion projects, yet today, nine years later, they are still only in the planning stages, and have yet to receive any fund-ing for design, let alone for construction.

In the time they have wait-ed for their funding to come through the school has needed extensive repairs just to ensure that the building remains us-able. That means hundreds of thousands of additional dollars have been spent rebuilding walls that have been compro-mised, replacing a portion of the roof, and conducting ongoing mold inspections to make sure that their extensive mold growth hasn’t become too toxic.

Every day this continues we are sending the message that it is acceptable to allow 125 kids in Maine to breathe, play, and learn in an extremely danger-ous environment. This is simply unconscionable.

Given the length of time they have already waited, the uncer-tainty around sequestration, and recent proposals to zero out funding for new construc-tion, they told me they don’t even know if they can be sure the money will come at all.

Can I have your assurance that someone will contact the school to confirm the timing and next steps for this fund-ing?

The spending bill that con-tains the funding is expected to also pass the Senate later this week.

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know that the library will have new days with new hours of op-eration. Starting the first full week of February, the library will be closed Sunday and Monday. The library will then be open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Tuesday, February 3, 2014 will be our first day of our new schedule. Stop in and see us.

The Used Book Sale is still going on in the Art Gallery. We have a nice selection from many genres. The sale will be ongoing through the month of January.

Miss Joyce, our new Youth Services librarian, is having lots of fun meeting old friends and new ones in the Children’s section of the library. She is excited about our new Saturday hours and looks forward to meeting young patrons and their caregivers. Let her know when your birthday is so you can be in the birthday club.

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Unfortunately our Monday Morning Knitters will have to undergo a name change. We will continue to meet twice a month throughout the cold winter months. The knitters decided Wednesdays will work out nicely. Wednesday Morning Knitters will be meeting on February 12 and February 26 from 10 am to 11: 30 am.

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Members of Calais Assembly International Order of the Rainbow for Girls recently volunteered at the Heart 2 Heart Thrift Store. The members helped organize clothes and clothing racks for the facil-ity. Pictured left to right: Heather Baker, Tammy Moody, Katy Tickle. Calais Assembly meets on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM at the Calais Masonic Hall on Calais Avenue, Calais, Me. Girls from the ages of 11-20 are encouraged to make application to join the organization. For more information call 454-8577 and go to gorainbow.org (submitted photo)

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indoors?Well dust off your fishing

pole, bundle up and hustle on over to the annual Washington County Community College Fishing Derby.

The Outdoor Adventure Cen-ter, in partnership with the Calais Recreation Department, is glad to offer this event for the second year. Chris Woodside, Outdoor Adventure Center Co-ordinator at WCCC, said, “This event went over so well last year we had to offer it again.” The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8th, on Boyden’s Lake.

The fun-filled day is open to all families who are in the mood for some winter fun and who would like to win some great prizes. The price is $10 for individuals and $20 for a

family. Tickets to participate in the event will be on sale at area stores including The Strawberry Patch, Johnson’s, Ace, the Cal-ais Recreation Department and the Outdoor Adventure Center.

Prizes this year will be for biggest fish in two different age categories, under 18 and over 18, but don’t be discour-aged if you don’t land the prize whopper because there also will be random drawings just for attending.

Calais Recreation Director Toby Cole enjoyed the event last year. “It was great to see so many families on the lake last year enjoying an outdoor winter activity that anyone can have fun doing”

The day includes a free lunch. There also will be coffee and hot chocolate served throughout the day.

“This is a family friendly event. It is a chance to get out and do some good ice fishing for the year,” Woodside added.

Of course all Maine fishing laws do apply. So if you are interested, don your winter gear and head to the public boat landing at Boyden’s Lake on the Ridge Road.

If Mother Nature does not cooperate and/or the ice con-ditions are not satisfactory, information about the event’s status can be found at Face-book.com/WCCCOAC; the college’s web site at: www.wccc.me.edu; or be heard on WQDY/WALZ FM.

CALAIS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 23, 2014PAGE 12

High School Basketball ActionLady Blue Devils Handle #1 Shiretowners

There was a lot of anticipa-tion for a great game Saturday evening in Calais when the #2 8-2 Lady Blue Devils played host to #1 Houlton (12-0). One of Calais’ loses came at the hands of the Shiretowners ear-lier in the season, the other to “B” Ellsworth. A balanced Cal-ais attack in the opening frame closed with the hosts leading by a couple, 8-6. In the second period senior veteran Taylorae Carter came off the bench and exploded for 8-points helping Calais to surge to a 16-point advantage, as the tough Cal-ais defense held its guests to 1-hoop. Taylorae continued her dominant presence in the third as she added 6-more and Calais pulled away never to look back until the 50-25 win at the buzzer. Taylorae scored 16-points with 12-rebounds pacing the 25-point victory,

Maddy McVicar hit 9, Paige Gillespie 8 (7-boards, 4-blocks) and 6-each by Kaylee Johnson and Olivia Smith (4-steals, 6-rebounds). Condon was the lone guest in double points at 10.

Tuesday the Lady Knights gave Calais an exciting game that remained tight through-out the 32-minutes of regular play and ended in a 42-42 deadlock. However, in the OT frame Maddy McVicar earned 6-points and Paige added 3 for the 51-47 win. Maddy led all players scoring 29 and Paige added 10 for the Lady Blue Devils. Sophomore Kelli Ken-nedy led her Lady Knights with 25, Ramsay hit 10, and Young 8 in the loss.

On Monday in Ellsworth, Calais jumped ahead in the first half leading their counterparts 28-22 with Maddy collecting

11 and Kaylee Johnson 5 pacing the lead. After the half the hosts held Calais to 9 in the third while they scored 12, closing the gap to 3. Calais scattered 13 in the fourth while Ellsworth hit 18 securing a thriller, 52-50. Pacing the guests were Maddy with 18, Smith 10, and Kaylee Johnson 9. Berry hit 17 for the hosts, M. Card 11, Card 10, and Langley 8.

The Calais Blue Devils are presently in third place with a 9-3 mark in the East “C” divi-sion. At WA this past Tuesday the Blue Devils had a see-saw effort against the area private school, as the Raider held on to secure a narrow 45-42 victory. Gage Feeney paced the hosts’ victory scoring 20-points, Ma-cLean and Taylor added 6 each in the win. Nathan Newell led the Blue Devils with 11, Hor-ace Diffen added 10, and Kyle Johnson netted 6.

Calais hosted a talented Knights team on Wednesday but exploded to a decisive 64-35 over their Narraguagus guests. Veteran Kyle Johnson paced the hosts’ attack scor-ing 14-points; PJ Descoteaux added 13, and Tyler Niles 10. In the loss Thompson hit 13 and Batson 8.

Very well matched Dragon and Tiger teams meet early last week in Eastport. The visiting Dragons took a 2-point edge af-ter 8, and held just a single point lead midway. Toby Tomah led the guests attack with 12-points in the opening half, while Mark Clossey with 11 led the Tiger hosts. The battle continued through the next two periods and ended regular time in a tie at 53-53. Five Tigers scoring in the OT helped to pace Eastport over Woodland 62-60. Mark Clossey led the win hitting 29, Cushing made 12, and Urquhart 10, while Woodland had Toby Tomah leading everyone with 31-points, Trevon Rhoades added 9, and Tyler Cochran 7 for Woodland.

Woodland jumped early on its Viking guests from East Grand and powered to a 57-32 win. Toby Tomah led the hosts with 14, Damon Lincoln hit 13, CJ Brown netted 10, and Boies and Rhoades had 7-each.

The Dragons traveled to Lee Academy and found them-selves unable to compete with the private school athletes. After one frame the Pandas led 23-11, and then with all twelve players scoring, they powered to an easy 84-40 victory. Ryan

McIver led the Dragon offense with 10-points; Cochran, Har-riman, and Brooks all added 5-each in the loss.

The Lady Dragons earned a 48-36 win over a visiting Danforth Lady Vikings team. Daynah Brown paced the win scoring 12-points with 9-points each from Jaycie MacArthur and Devon Perkins.

A second win came last week for the Lady Dragons as they defeated a visiting Lady Roy-als team from J-B 55-23. In this win Jaycie MacArthur led all players with 12-points, Julia Sprague netted 10, Nicole Hanson and Daynah Brown hit 8-each, and Sara Boies scored 6.

Shead took charge early at home playing to a 14-6 lead after a period, then playing to a solid 36-25 win. Cierra Seeley led the winners with 13-points, while the Dragons had fresh-man Lauren Cook scoring 8.

At Lee Academy the Pandas had 6’1” Theresa Onwuka taking the game herself with a huge 33-point evening, as the hosts powered to a 51-29 win. Mackenzie Pelletier added 9 for the hosts, while Woodland had Julia Sprague with 7 and Lauren Cook 6 in the loss.

Felicia Moholland moves up to defend Houlton’s Megan Collett. (Photo by John Rogers). Carson Hold defends visiting Shiretowner Abby Schools. (Photo by John Rogers).


High School Sports Schedules

1/27 M 5:00 WHS girls/boys @ East Grand1/28 TU 5:00 Lincoln girls @ CHS1/28 TU 5:00 Lee girls/boys @ WHS1/29 W 6:00 Wrestle @ CHS1/30 TH 5:00 WHS girls @ Narraguagus1/31 F 5:00 WHS boys @ Narraguagus1/31 F 5:00 CHS girls @ Woodland2/1 SA 9:30 PVC Wrestle Championship2/1 SA 11:00 WHS wrestle @ Bucksport2/1 SA 1:00 CHS girls @ Fort Kent2/1 SA 2:30 CHS boys @ Fort Kent

Calais Recreation NotesMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE (January 26th. All games played at the High School)10:00 – Artichokes vs. Zips11:15 – Rail-splitters vs. Anchormen12:30 – Banana Slugs vs. TrollsYOUTH BASKETBALL- Our youth basketball program

continues play this week. The 3rd/4th grade teams will play on Tuesday evenings, the 5th/6th grade teams will play on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and the 7th/8th grade teams will play on Saturday mornings. For a complete schedule, check out the Rec Department Facebook page or call the Rec at 454-2761.

Wed. 1/22 4:00 Duke vs. KansasThur. 1/23 4:00 Syracuse vs. KentuckySat. 1/25 9:00 Celtics vs. Bulls 10:00 Celtics vs. Heat 11:30 K of C Free Throw Competition (Ages 9- 14)Mon. 1/27 4:00 Syracuse vs. KansasTues. 1/28 4:00 USM vs. HussonWed. 1/29 4:00 Duke vs. KentuckyJHS BASKETBALLWed. 1/22 @ Machias (G4:00/B5:00)Thurs. 1/23 Home against St. Stephen (G5:00/B6:00)

Senior veteran Malorie Black takes the Lady Blue Devils fast break down the sideline. (Photo by John Rogers).

Calais senior center finds the angle to the glass against Katie Condon from Houlton. (Photo by John Rogers).

Senior veteran guard Taylorae Carter had an exceptional evening against the visiting #1 rated Shiretowners from Houlton, as she delivered a double-double with 16-points and 12-rebounds to pace all players. (Photo by John Rogers).

Maddy McVicar beats Shiretowner Chelsea Gentle for an easy two off the board. (Photo by John Rogers).

Lady Blue Devil junior Olivia Smith gets a step on senior guard Brianna Longstaff. (Photo by John Rogers).


Woodland Rec. Dept. Notes

NEW PROGRAMS: For your New Year’s Resolution: getting more exercise and los-ing weight.

ZUMBA: Professional in-structor, Rosa Subialdea will hold classes on Mon. Evenings from 6 - 7 pm at the Woodland Elem. School, on Mon. Jan. 27. Classes will be open to anyone ages 13 and up.

YOGA: professional in-structor, Christine Henry will hold classes on Thurs. Eve-nings from 6 - 7 pm at the Woodland Elem. School, on Thurs. Jan. 23. Classes will be open to anyone ages 13 and up. Participants may bring mats, blocks, or blanket to help with the classes

ELEM. BASKETBALL / CHEERING:

Players are to double check their schedules for game & practice times. F.M.I. contact the Rec. Dept. Tues. at 5 pm; Wed. at 5:30 pm; Sat. at 4 pm, all at WES Gym

JR. HIGH BB LEAGUE (GR. 6 / 8):

Sat. Jan. 25 at 9 am = Lakers/ Bulls; 10 am = Celtics / Bulls. Any questions, or F.M.I. con-tact the Woodland Rec. Dept. at 427-6205 or on Facebook.

OPEN GYM BASKET-BALL: Sun. Jan. 26 at 4:30 pm at the Woodland H.S. Gym for gr. 3 /8.

EXERCISE / AEROBICS: on going, Sun. Jan. 26 & Wed. Jan. 22 and 29 and every Sun-day afternoon at 4 pm, and on Wed. at 6:30 pm evening; classes are held at the Wood-land Elem. School Gym.

The Woodland Parks & Rec-reation is always interested in starting New programs. Con-tact the Woodland Rec. Dept. with your ideas and interest, at 427-6205 or [email protected], or on Facebook.

Pictured above is the 2014 Calais Recreation Department JHS girls’ basketball team. Members include front l-r: Faith Tirrell, Emily Mitchell, and Prue Maxwell. Back l-r has: Coach Nate Maxwell, Stephanie Look, Sydney Hatch, Katie Erskine, Mackenzie Lapointe, and Coach Rod Tirrell, Sr. (Photo by John Rogers).

Pictured above is the 2014 Calais Recreation JHS boys’ basketball team. Members include front l-r: Sam Cundiff, Riley Waycott, and Blake Collins. Back l-r has: Coach Mark Hornbrook, Nathan Smith, Addison Coty, Matt Perkins, Luke McDonald, Alex Newsome, and Trevor Ogdon. (Photo by John Rogers).

207-454-7545 • 888-855-2992

207-454-2907 1-866-448-7102

The ice skating rink is now open.

Please observe the rules posted at the rink as well as any signage indicating

poor ice conditions. Thanks to the Public

Works, Fire and Water Departments for their help in setting up the

rink and getting it ready to skate on.


Woodland Rec. Dept.Activity Calendar

WED. JAN 224:00 pm: ELEM. BB.: KENTUCKY, WES GYM5:30 pm: ELEM. CHEERING, GR. 4 / 6, WES GYM6:30 pm: EXERCISE / AEROBICS, WES GYMTHURS. JAN. 234:00 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 / 6) BB, DUKE , WES GYM6:00 pm; “YOGA”, AGES 13 & UP WES GYMSAT. JAN. 259:00 am: GR. 6 / 8 COED BB LEAGUE, LAKERS / BULLS,

WHS GYM10:00 am: GR. 6 / 8 COED BB LEAGUE, BULLS / CELT-

ICS WHS GYM12:30 pm: PEE WEE BASKETBALL, GR. 1 / 3; WES GYM4:00 pm: ELEM. CHEERING, GR. 4 / 6, WES GYMSUN. JAN. 262:30 pm: ADULT OPEN GYM BB, WHS GYM4:00 pm: EXERCISE / AEROBICS, (AGES 13 & UP), WES4:30 pm: OPEN GYM BASKETBALL, GR. 8 & DOWN,

WHSMON. JAN. 272:30 pm: KARATE, GR. K / 6, WES GYM4:00 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 / 6) BB, U.CONN., WES GYM6:00 pm: “ZUMBA”, AGES 13 & UP, WES GYMTUES. JAN. 282:30 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 / 6) BB, DUKE, WES GYM

Senior Dragon veteran guard Scott Boies handles the ball on-top against a defender. (Photo by John Rogers).

All the area fans wish the Calais Blue Devil cheerleaders the very best in their upcoming championships. (Photo by John Rogers).

Calais Blue Devils get ready for their PVC and Eastern Maine championships. (Photo by John Rogers).

Freshman Trevon Rhoades puts it back up for the Dragons. (Photo by John Rogers).

Woodland senior guard Damon Lincoln penetrates the lane for a layup down the middle. (Photo by John Rogers).

4:00 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 / 6) BB, KENTUCKY, WES GYM

5:00 pm: ELEM. CHEER-ING, WES GYM

WED. JAN. 293:30 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 /

6) BB, KENTUCKY / DUKE, WES GYM

4:30 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 / 6) BB, KENTUCKY / U. CONN., WES GYM

5:30 pm: ELEM. CHEER-ING, GR. 4 / 6, WES GYM

6:30 pm; EXERCISE / AER-OBICS, WES GYM

THURS. JAN. 304:00 pm: ELEM. (GR. 4 / 6)

BB, U. CONN., WES GYM6:00 pm: YOGA, AGES 13

& UP, WES


In Memory

29 Church Street, Calais / 454-8016The Rev Dr. Jennifer Reece, Priest in Charge

Holy Eucharist Sunday Morning at 9:00 amSunday School 9:00 am

Wednesday Evening Service - 6:00 pmNursery Care provided during the service • Handicap Accessible

Office Hours: Thurs/Fri-9am-4pm or by appointment21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333

Sunday School and Discipleship Classes at 9:30AMMorning Worship - 10:45AM

Evening Service - 6PMMidWeek Bible Study & Prayer Meeting -

6:00pm (Wednesday)(Nursery Available at AM Service)

Tel: 454-0680 E-mail: [email protected]

Winter Mass Schedule Sunday

8:30 a.m.: Immaculate Conception, Calais

10:30 a.m.: St. James, Baileyville5:00 p.m.: St. Ann, Pleasant Pt.

Saturday4:00 p.m.: St. Joseph,

Eastport 6:00 p.m.: Immaculate

Conception, Calais

Worship: Sundays at 11AM Please join us!

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Sunday School 9:45am-10:45amGrades K-8 will be learning about the Ten Commandments, with games, songs,

Bible stories, and the popular K-10-C animated DVDs. Need a ride? Call us.

Saturday, Sabbath School: 9:45 am Church Service: 11 am

Bible Study: Tuesday at 3:30 pm

Calais Seventh-day Adventist® Church8 Chapel St, Calais, ME, 04619 • 207-454-7481

Arnet Mathers, PastorFor further information call 1-866-669-1110

MICHAEL W. MILBURN“CHIEF”

5/13/1951 - 1/28/2013He wore his badge with honor, dignity & prideAnd did his best to serve mankindSo now, a scholarship, we present in his nameTo those who seek to do the same.His mischievous grin, that twinkle in his eyeA wave to all he knew, as he drove by.His contagious laugh, and unforgettable pranksFor so many memories we say “Thanks.”I can hear his voice, speak words of wisdomI am at peace, here in God’s kingdomDo not dwell in that dark place you have crawledSince that fateful day changed you allDo not cry because I am goneCelebrate my life, so my memory lives on.And although, at times, that is so hard to doWe will do out best to honor youWe will share our stories, through laughter and tearsAnd remember you throughout the yearsSo until the day we meet againWe love and miss you, our beloved husband, father and friend

Love always and forever,Lynn

Missy, Bryan, Nathan & MackenzieMike, Aleisha & Khloe

Pam & CharlieThe family of Ernest Scott

would like to give thanks to all of their friends and relatives for their support during their recent loss. Your prayers, cards, and calls meant so much.

Card ofThanks

Free Snowmobile Weekend Slated for January 31-Feb. 2

Snowmobilers in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont will have a chance to get out-side their own state and dis-cover new trails for free during the Reciprocal Snowmobile Weekend that will take place Jan. 31 thru February 2, 2014. This open weekend allows all legally registered Maine snowmobiles to be operated in New Hampshire and Vermont without being registered in those states.

It also means that all snow-mobiles legally registered in New Hampshire and Vermont can be operated in Maine with-out a current Maine registra-tion. Snowmobilers can ex-plore more than 14,000 miles of Maine’s interconnected, groomed and marked trails.

The Maine Warden Service reminds snowmobilers to ride with caution at all times.

“With the increased traffic anticipated during the recipro-cal snowmobile weekend, we remind all riders to obey laws of prudent operation, do not drink and drive, and be mind-ful that this is a family sport, so please keep our trails safe,”

said Maine Warden Colonel Joel Wilkinson. “Pay close at-tention to ice conditions on all Maine waterways especially when travelling at night. We hope that enthusiasts partici-pate in this great opportunity to discover Maine’s tremendous snowmobiling opportunity.”

Snowmobilers should stay off roads, ride at a reasonable speed, use hand signals and ride to the right.

If you need to register your snowmobile in Maine, visit: https://www10.informe.org/ifw/atv-snow/.

For information about snow-mobile laws and rules in Maine, go to: http://www.eregulations.com/maine/atv/snowmobile-laws-and-rules/.


ACROSS1 “One Day __ Time”4 Actress __ Travis9 Felix or Garfield

12 Black Jack or Juicy Fruit13 Boise’s state14 Spanish year15 Actor __ Marienthal16 __ with; struggled through

reasonably well17 “What __ to Wear”18 Actor Jeremy __20 Bert’s pal22 Role on “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”26 “__ of Endearment”; Shirley

MacLaine/Debra Winger movie27 One of Ted Turner’s networks28 Ooh and __; express delight29 Jacuzzi32 Julia Child and Emeril Lagasse35 Melina, once of “Providence”39 Malcolm-__ Warner40 Actor James __ of “Benson”42 “I can’t believe I __ the whole

thing!”43 Shade of purple

47 “__ Yes to the Dress”48 Diner owner on “Alice”49 “Hearts __”; sitcom for John

Ritter and Markie Post50 __ out a living; get by51 Mrs., in Mexico52 Frasier’s brother53 “__ and Stacey”

DOWN1 Grows older2 Flower from Holland3 “Breaking __”4 Actress Kidman5 “Much __ About Nothing”6 Afternoon rest7 Revolutionary Guevara8 Alpine goatherd’s song9 Detective series for William

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Muddah, Hello Fadduh”37 Jed Clampett’s portrayer38 Quench39 Traffic tie-ups41 Observed44 “__ Had a Hammer”45 Comic strip “__ Abner”46 “Who Do You Think You __?”

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THE TV CROSSWORDby Jacqueline E. Mathews

Solution to Last Week’s Puzzle

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SOLUTION TO MONDAY’S PUZZLE

Complete the gridso each row, column and 3-by-3 box(in bold borders)contains everydigit, 1 to 9. For strategies onhow to solveSudoku, visitwww.sudoku.org.uk

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Michaud: Expand Access to Health Care Michaud Urges Maine to Accept Federal Dollars to Cover Nearly 70,000 Mainers

As the state legislative ses-sion kicks-off, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud is urging Gov. Paul LePage and the state Legisla-ture to expand health care ac-cess to nearly 70,000 Mainers.

“Health care is a right. Not a privilege. Now is the time for Maine to join the growing list of states, governed by both Republicans and Democrats, and expand access to Medicaid. We’ve delayed it for too long,”

Michaud said. Last year, LePage and the

Republicans in the Legislature blocked passage of Medicaid expansion when the governor vetoed a bipartisan bill and Republicans upheld the veto. Because of their actions, when Medicaid expansion went into effect on Jan. 1 in most states across the country and millions of Americans gained access to coverage, Maine residents were

left behind. “There is no rational explana-

tion for the state’s unwilling-ness to accept these federal dollars. Only blind partisanship and extreme ideology are stand-ing in the way, and it’s uncon-scionable,” Michaud said. “As Maine’s Legislature returns to work, our state has a second chance to do the right thing for Maine people and Maine’s economy by expanding access

to health care. Now is the time for Gov. LePage and state Re-publicans to put partisanship aside and follow the lead of the other Republican governors across the country who have worked across the aisle to pass Medicaid expansion and do what’s best for the people they represent.”

To demonstrate public sup-port for expanding access to health care, Michaud is launch-

ing an online petition urging them to implement Medicaid expansion.

For more information about Michaud, visit: www.michaud2014.com. Follow the campaign on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MikeMichaudForGov-ernor; and on Twitter @mi-chaud2014.

2013 Annual Report To The Citizens Of Washington CountySubmitted by

Sheriff Donnie Smith

During 2013, the Sheriff’s Office worked hard to meet goals around training, depart-ment cohesion, and community involvement. Our dedicated employees show their com-mitment to our agency and the community through their willingness to work with other agencies and the care with which they approach their work. I continue to be impressed by our phenomenal staff. Our officers responded to a total of 3,922 calls for service in 2013 - an average of more than 10 calls per day. The Uniform Crime Reporting statistics show that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office continues to rank among the top agencies in the state for reported crimes that were solved or cleared. Our K-9 partner Stryker has again proven his worth to the depart-ment by assisting deputies. Stryker is certified for a range

of narcotics detection.2013 brought changes to the

administration within the de-partment. Shawn Donahue, a former deputy and past chief of the Baileyville Police Depart-ment, joined us as Chief Dep-uty. Shawn has worked hard to bring our deputies together to increase their efficiency as a team. Richard Rolfe, a one-time MDEA agent and former patrol sergeant, has taken on the role of Jail Administrator. Despite funding restrictions from the state, Rich has worked with corrections officers to improve jail procedures. The state inspection of the jail this past spring went very well with a 98% approval rating.

Collaborative law enforce-ment has been aided by the new records management system which was put in place last sum-mer. This database is used by all law enforcement agencies in the county. Several days of train-ing were held to make sure that employees could use the system

to its greatest advantages. Do-mestic violence continues to be an issue, not only in Wash-ington County, but across the state. In 2013, I was appointed to the Domestic Violence Com-mittee of the National Sheriff’s Association. This appointment, along with our continued suc-cessful partnership with The Next Step Domestic Violence Project, supports my conviction that our agency is involved at the ground level in tackling the important work of eliminating domestic violence. In 2013 I received the Next Step First Annual Community Partner Award.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Board of Visi-tors continues to play a vital part in the success of the agency.

We couldn’t be more proud of those citizens who continue to amaze us with the concern that they have for others in their communities. There are net-works, both formal and infor-mal, for checking on the elderly

and house-bound. During the last few weeks of 2013, there was widespread concern for the well-being of those without heat, power, and water. While we are always happy to perform well-checks, we also applaud those who go above and beyond

to make sure their neighbors are safe and cared for.

Thank you to the citizens of Washington County for your support of the Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate your confidence and trust.


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The fish truck was in town on Friday. This year the ven-dor is parking across from the Foodmart and last Friday, he was there for several hours. He plans to come back on January 31st if he can get the fish to make it worthwhile. Friday he carried smoked pollock, fresh haddock and scallops. As far as I am concerned, there is noth-ing as good as fresh fish.

The fresh fish and vendor’s visit reminded me of the old days. On the farm we would usually be visited once a week when the fish available. One of the guys came from Eastport and made a day of peddling fish. He would carry fresh pollock and salted and dried pollock, fresh haddock, Fin-nin haddie (smoked haddock), clams, scallops, cod sometimes smoked herring or smoked mackerel.

My mother and aunt would

always buy fresh fish if they had money handy and we could usually scrape up enough for a meal or two. They grew up on the Hersey Side in Pem-broke and relied on the sea for many of their meals. In fact, they lived close enough to the clam flats that my uncles had to dig clams for a meal or to sell (trade) for other kinds of food.

My mother and aunt did not always see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, but they both agreed that under no conditions would they buy cod fish. I think they got this attitude from my grand-mother, but truthfully, I think my grandmother was glad to have any fish to feed the fam-ily. Anyway, my mother and aunt believed that cod fish had worms. This piece of informa-tion should not turn any readers against cod if they have been eating it all their lives. This was just a family legend.

My younger cousin Dennis

Mains has told me repeatedly that all fish have worms and I should just get over it. I keep my eyes peeled when I prepare fresh fish and I am still eating everything but cod. That does not mean that I am not getting out my magnifying glass to check things out.

When I moved to Woodland, I did not get as much fresh fish, but one day a gentleman came to the Swamp (my house on Palm Street) and asked if I would like to buy some fish. I was really happy to have fresh fish and told him I would buy a pollock. I went out to his truck to pay him and when I saw that fish, I knew I had made a mis-take. First, I had all I could do

to carry the fish in the house. That pollock filled my kitchen sink with its head hanging out on one end and its tail hanging out on the other end.

It was a whole fish except for its innards and it needed some manufacturing and I needed help just controlling that mon-ster. I called my friend Pauline Bires and she came to the Swamp to help me cut up the fish. We had several pieces left after I got the head off. I did not know how to fillet that thing so I had several good sized pieces of pollock with skin and bones. The bones come out easily once the fish is cooked and the skin can be scraped off when it is cooked. It is smart, though, to

take the scales off the carcass before the cooking begins.

Mrs. Bires took some pieces home with her, I froze some and had fish for quite a while. Mostly I ate the fish with salt, pepper and butter because I do not care for bones in my chowders. I am glad to say that now the fish comes all filleted with not much skin on it. It is already for chowder as soon as it is cut into pieces…and nothing tastes better than fresh fish chowder. Fresh fish is also very healthy. The following recipe for Baked Pollock has per serving 87% of daily value of protein, 2% of daily value of sugar and 0% carbohydrates.

Ingredients:4 to 6 pollock fillets

1/3 C. sour cream • 1/4 C. grated parmesan cheese2 TBSP melted butter

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Calais Knights of Columbus to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the (year) Saturday, Janu-ary 25th at 11:30 at the Calais Elementary School. This year 9-year-olds can participate.

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with win-ners progressing through lo-cal, district, and state competi-tions. International champions are announced by the K of C international headquarters based on scores from the state-

level competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 lo-cal competitions.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Par-ticipants are required to fur-nish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional informa-tion contact: Toby Cole at

214-8792 or Tom MacDonald at 214-2067.

The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service or-ganization with over 1.8 mil-lion members in 14,500 local councils. Last year, Knights donated over 70 million vol-unteer hours and $162 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, culture of life, families and youth.

Down East Community Hospital on 2013 Harvard Pilgrim Honor Roll

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Honor Roll hospitals are noted in Harvard Pilgrim’s printed and online provider directories as well as on the organization’s web site (www.harardpilgrim.org), enabling consumers to evaluate and select hospitals based on quality and safety performance.


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BaileyvilleDorothy Johnson

The furnaces have enjoyed a few hours of respite each day as the residents of the St. Croix Valley have enjoyed a few days of above freezing temperatures. The intermittent rain has given us slick roads for the morning drive to work and school, but the ice soon disappears and just leaves the ground wet. The weather has been a pleasant break from the rough ice storm of last month.

The first semester of the school year is now complete so that means the year is half over. Seniors who have ap-plied to further their education should be receiving news from the colleges of their choice.

The Riverside Rebekahs are planning their February breakfast for Sunday, Febru-ary 2 from 7:30 until 9:a.m. This is a really great breakfast (pancakes, eggs, toast, bacon, sausage) and a good social time so let’s hope the weather cooperates.

The Riverside Rebekahs are planning a new fund raiser for the second Sunday in Febru-ary, a beano noon with lunch-es served. More information on this event will be in new week’s column.

Readers are reminded of the free computer course being offered at the Woodland Pub-lic Library. Call the librarians for more information.

The People’s United Meth-odist Church had its first annu-al chili-cook-off on Saturday. The event was well attended and everyone seemed to en-joy the choices of chili, drinks and dessert. The members are planning to make this a mid-

winter fund raiser again next year.

The next fund raising event for the People’s United Meth-odist Church will be a turkey supper the first Thursday in February. Freddie, John, Ron and Carleton are out looking for the turkeys on the week-ends, but so far Carleton is the only one seeing any.

Six turkeys have been seen in the Junction in back of the Perkins’ property on Oxford Street. Charlene thought she was feeding the crows, but other critters are coming for lunch. After the turkeys cleaned up the food, they went down to the railroad track to alert the Border Patrol that they had their eyes on Cana-da.

Some fairly tame deer have been seen around town. Many people are visiting a family of deer on Palm Street and I have seen two deer in the Junction. Drivers beware.

Before Christmas, Iris Brown headed up a “Cards for Troops” program and encour-aged several members of the Methodist Church to write ge-neric notes that were then sent to troops all over the world. Everyone was surprised and encouraged that John Gallant received a thank you from shipmates and fellow ser-vice members stationed at the Coast Guard Communications Station at Kodiak Island, Alas-ka. The thank you was written by Patrick Hanks (OS3) on behalf of those stationed with him. The service members were pleased to get Christmas mail, and it was rewarding to receive an acknowledgement.

Several Baileyville resi-

dents enjoyed the “Supper in a Bowl” fund raiser at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church last Friday. Church members prepared lentil soup, chick-en noodle soup, chili, corn chowder and fish chowder for their menu and supported the meal with corn bread, rye and wheat bread and several kinds of crackers and dessert. The event went over quite well with participants looking for-ward to when the next one would be scheduled.

The W. T. Wren Ameri-can Legion Auxiliary met on Monday evening and pre-pared boxes to send to the Maine troops now deployed in Afghanistan. The department sent the information on where the items should be sent and

now the auxiliary has filled five boxes to send along. It is surprising how many sim-ple items our troops can use in their deployment and why these items are not provided by the government who sends them. With donations and aux-iliary money, the ladies were able to put together five boxes of snacks, playing cards, word search books and toiletries.

Happy birthday wishes are going out this week (January 24th through January 30th) to the following: Marilyn James, Alane Gayton, Pam Moore, Jenna Ripley, Tommy Far-nam, Michael Murphy, Jer-emy MacArthur, Abby The-riault, Ralph Flood, Rolfe Flood, Adam Simpson, Alicia Roderick, Ernest Carle, Wil-

liam Nicholas, Jr., Jordyn Ols-son, Ruth Smith, Mia Emery, Ebonica Newman, Robin Har-riman, Jimmy James, Beth Boomer, Madeline Perkins, Don Roffey, Dean Carlow and Bob Miller.

Celebrating their anniversa-ries this week will be Clarence and Shirley Murphy. Their nubers are getting really high.

Special hellos are going out this week to Marian Hun-newell, Madeline Perkins, Iris Brown, Gloria Smith, Pete Mercier, Arline McLaughlin, Thelma Wescott, Gail Moffitt, Ernest and Gloria Leighton, Bud Kneeland, Rose Merritt, John McArthur and anyone else who needs a lift.

Stay warm and have a great week.

Calais American LegionMichael McLean

454-3435

We canceled our monthly meeting on Monday, due to weather and personal com-mitments. This week will be a very cold one. Please keep your pets indoors and check on your neighbors and family members for possible frozen pipes and heat. Winter can be

a burden on us, with the essen-tials that we need heat, elec-tricity, water and our health. I realize that times are tough all around, but I am sending out letters to local organizations for support of a laptop and compatible printer. We want to continue to provide support to our veterans and their families via internet service. Any as-sistance would be greatly ap-

preciated. Any correspondence: Com-

mander Calais American Le-gion Sherman Brothers Post #3, PO Box 311 Calais, Maine 04619.

Email: [email protected]. Tel: 207-214-4410(cell). Please leave message. Com-mander Mike.

MeddybempsLinda Baniszeski

Here we are in Meddybemps -- the land of power outages, snow, ice and just plain winter weather. Our temperatures are again dipping to more seasonal single digits making many of us grateful for the added warmth of our wood stoves. Each season has its own beauty and this one is no exception. The brightness of the outside lights, as I took Scuffy out for

the last time Saturday night, created a breathtaking reflec-tion across the snow as if mil-lions of tiny crystals had been strewn across lawns, lanes and lake surfaces. Yes, winter can be beautiful!

Winter is certainly nicer in warmer climates. Ask Lance and Cheryl Bagley, who are enjoying some down-time in the islands. They flew to Flori-da, and then boarded a ship for a cruise from Florida to Puerto

Rico, St. Barts, St. Kits and other tropical ports. We are so happy that Cheryl recovered from her recent appendicitis surgery to completely enjoy the trip. House and pet sitting services provided by Penny Lurie made it possible for them to travel without worries about their home and furry family members.

Caution to everyone about going out on lake surfaces. Due to changing temperatures, there are still areas of open water along many shorelines. Our little Scuffy took a run out onto the ice and nearly ended up in a thawed area. Thank-fully, it was at our shore. She stared at the open water for a little while; and then smartly decided to retrace her steps across the ice back to our yard. Since she is only 17 or so pounds, she didn’t break through. She never ventured into dangerous territory be-fore. We now know we must keep a sharp eye on her if we allow her to run around the yard. Actions of little kids and little pets can be so tricky -- and risky, not realizing their actions can be life threatening. And so we must be ever more vigilant to protect them.

Continuing get well wishes to Ed Ketchen, Paul Johnson, and many in our community who have come down with the flu and other winter ailments.

Please send your family, community and organization news to [email protected] or phone 454-3719.


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One of the oldest homes in Calais still standing is the Elias Barber, sometimes spelled Barbour, house at the corner of Main and Germain streets.

This house was built about 1830 for Elias Barbour, but by 1856 it belonged to Mr. J. Ames. For many years the house was owned by Dr. Miner, who lived in the house and practiced dentistry. After retir-ing in 1976, he sold the house to its present owner, the Ken-dalls, and moved to his farm in Robbinston, where he now resides.

Elias Barbour is a bit of a mystery. If the house was in-deed built in 1830 it was one of the nicest homes in Calais at the time and its owner, we would have thought, would have been quite a prominent

citizen. However very little can be found in the historical record about Elias Barbour in Calais proper but in 1856 he became the first lighthouse keeper at St Croix Island, a position which paid $350 per year.

From genealogy records we know Elias was born about 1793 in Massachusetts and married Sarah P. who died in 1854. They had two children Vesta and Horatio. Sarah is buried in the Red Beach cem-etery and, while there is no gravestone for Elias, Sharon Howland speculates he may also be buried there as many of the stones in the Barbour (Bar-ber) lot are overturned. Elias remarried to a Robbinston lady named Eliza Collins and they has a son Luther in 1860.

Views of the side of the house from the park, 1976 and 1931.

Elias Barber House

News Of The Hannah Weston Chapter Machias – Members of the Hannah Weston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

will gather for a Dutch treat luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8th at the Bluebird Restaurant in Machias.

An interesting program is being planned for the meeting that will include the showing slides of photographs from the well-known collection of Michael Hoyt of Machias. Hoyt has been collecting photos and post cards of the Machias and the surrounding area. He has published several books featuring the photographs and frequently posts photos on the Machias Memories site of Facebook. The program was previously shown during the 2013 Machias Historical Societies annual History Symposium.

Calais Bookshop Selects “Winter’s Tale” by Mark Helprin for Feb. 12 Reading Group

Calais Bookshop has selected “Winter’s Tale”, by Mark Hel-

prin, for its next reading group on Wednesday, Feb. 12 when the first half of the book will be discussed and the second half will be discussed the following month on Mar. 12.

“Mark Helprin’s masterpiece will transport you to New York of the Belle Epoque, to a city clarified by a siege of unprecedented snows. One winter night, Peter Lake – master mechanic and sec-ond-story man – attempts to rob a fortress-like mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish burglar and Beverly Penn, a young girl dying of consumption. It is a love so powerful that Peter Lake, a simpler and uneducated man, will be driven to stop time and bring back the dead. His great struggle is one of the most beautiful and extraordinary stories of American literature,” according to the book’s cover.

“Winter’s Tale” is being released as a film this Feb. 14. This is the 97th book group in an ongoing reading program

available at Calais Bookshop, 405 Main St. Group begins at 5:30 p.m. (U.S. time). For book group schedules and other program information, call 454-1110 or like us on Facebook.


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Calais High SchoolQuinn Sluzenski

This is a very important week at Calais High School. All students are taking their midterms, which will greatly influence their first semester grades. Make sure to wish your kids luck on these impor-tant tests.

The Academic Decathlon members will be taking sev-eral more tests on Saturday, January 25 at their regional competition. Only three days later, January 28, the members of the scoring team will write a fifty-minute essay about a mystery topic relating to this year’s theme, World War I.

After midterms, some stu-dents may want to seek out academic help for the second semester. The National Honor Society tutoring service will

be starting very soon in order to give assistance to any stu-dents who want it. Tutoring will be offered in all subject areas.

National Honor Society has been busy in other areas as well. They took the recent holiday as an opportunity to plant the Relay for Life tulip garden at Washington County Community College. The tu-lips will be in bloom during the Relay for Life in the spring.

Winter Carnival is quickly approaching, and the year-book class is reviving their popular T-shirt sale. For the next few weeks, students may submit their design for this year’s official Winter Carnival T-shirt. The winning designer will receive a free T-shirt and, of course, school-wide fame.

Public speaking is the num-

ber one fear in America, which makes the recent Poetry Out Loud competition even more impressive. Freshmen and sophomores in Mrs. Wilkin-son’s Honors English class performed two poems in front of scrutinizing judges last Wednesday. Riley Sluzenski won third place, Anna-Jean McClure won second, and

Sophia McDonald won first. Sophia will travel to the Uni-versity of Maine at Orono to compete in the Northern Re-gional Competition in Febru-ary. Congratulations to So-phia and all the winners! Also, thank you to Honor Wilkinson, Tom Robb, and Herb and Lyn-da Duplissea for judging the competition.

Congratulations to the Lady Devils’ Varsity basketball team on their recent hard-fought win over the Houlton Shire-towners.

It’s been a busy week for academics, athletics, and com-munity service— but really, when you’re at Calais, which week isn’t?

Robbinston SchoolKathy Mekelburg

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Parents are reminded that since the cold weather is here, please remember to dress your child appropriately, including extra socks and pants. There was no basketball practice on Monday because it was Martin Luther King Day. Friday January 24th is an early release day.

The school is still collecting box tops, used ink cartridges, Capri Sun pouches, Frito-Lay chip bags, old shoes and lunchable packag-ing.

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Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell, The Adjutant General for Maine, announces the promotion to the rank specified below for the following:

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Grand Lake StreamDave McCullough

What a great relief on the wood pile this past week has been. Every day the tempera-ture was above freezing and several days in the low fortys! With firewood in tight supply, it took good luck to find a couple cords to hold in reserve should the more seasoned wood run out by springtime. A quick look at the forecast over the next 10 days looks like more very cold weather coming our way. It is this cold weather that makes ice fishing, snowmobiling, ski-ing and a snowman possible.

Speaking of snowmobiling here is a note from Andrea, President of the West Grand Snowmobile club.

The Snowmobile Club will be hosting a fund raising Spa-ghetti Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 29th from 5 to 6:30 pm at the School House. There is a cost. Dinner includes spa-ghetti with meat balls, salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee or tea. The club is open weekends from 10:00-2:00 pm for brunch and lunch. The Snowmobile Club also has started collect-ing returnables as a fund raiser. Leave the bottles at the Club House on weekends.

In a conversation with The Pine Tree Store owner, Laurel Farrell she mentioned that the store will be opening on Janu-ary 30 to be ready for ice fish-ing season. A shipment of gas has been delivered. More de-tails to follow.

The Women to Women group has had great success by open-ing the Schoolhouse on Mon-day, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 to 12:00 for cof-fee, conversation and exercise. They are hoping everyone will stop to pick up their mail and come in to have a cup of cof-fee, visit with their neighbors and try out all the wonderful equipment in the town exercise room!

Up Coming Events from the

Downeast Lakes Land Trust: Trees in Winter. Sunday, Janu-ary 26, 2014 - 1:00 PM, Town Building. Water St, Grand Lake Stream

Identifying a dormant tree is not nearly as complicated as it might seem at first glance. Join the Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s forester, Kyle Burdick on a hike through the winter woods and learn to identify local trees by their branches, bark, and buds

Nature Club Starts at Area Schools

The Downeast Lakes Land Trust was pleased to launch after school Nature Clubs at Indian Township and Wood-land Elementary this week. Nineteen students gathered to start a winter garden at Peter Dana Point, on Tuesday. Stu-dents collected and rinsed out milk cartons to use as recycled starter pots. They then plant-ed nasturtiums, spinach, let-tuce, peas and sunflowers. “I didn’t know there were flowers your could eat!” enthused one student as she planted nastur-tiums.

“I’ve never seen kids, so ex-cited about spinach before,” said DLLT Education and Communications Manager Tanya Rucosky. “Kids growing their own food empowers them and builds their willingness to make healthy food choices.”

At Woodland Elementary, seventeen students donned blindfolds and adventured out into the woods holding each other’s shoulders in a long cat-erpillar to explore with their less commonly used senses.

Students explored with their fingers and noses everything from birch conks, to robin nests and beaver chews to woodpecker holes. Even with-out their sight, the nature club identified beaver jaws, old man’s beard, and chaga.

“Both these groups are im-bued with a huge amount of energy and knowledge, and I

am looking forward to our next adventures,” said Rucosky.

Nature clubs will meet once a week at Indian Township and Woodland, and will begin at Princeton Elementary as well in March.

Munson Island Ice Cutting Hike—February 1st or 2nd

Saturday, February 1, 2014 - 9:30 AM Munson Island, West Grand Lake Water St, Grand Lake Stream

Join DLLT for a guided snowshoe/ski/hike on West Grand Lake to Munson Island for the traditional ice harvest. Dave Tobey, Maine Guide, and Munson caretaker, will dem-onstrate how he cuts blocks of ice and carefully packs the ice house, providing refrigeration for the island that lasts all sum-mer long.

Maine Guide Dale Tobey will lead the trip. Participants will meet at the Grand Lake Stream Town Building on Wa-ter St. and carpool from there to access the lake from White-ly’s private camp partway up the shore on the Bonney Brook Rd.

Round trip over the ice to Munson Island and back is a little over 1 mile. Come pre-pared for the weather, and bring snacks, water or a ther-mos with a warm drink. After the hike, Lee and Sue Whitely invite everyone to their camp for a cup of hot cocoa to warm up.

Please contact the DLLT or watch this website for confir-mation of date. All outdoor winter activities are weather dependent – timing of the ice harvest depends on ice condi-tions.

Jenifer is doing well with the knee replacement surgery and while resting from ther-apy she saidthere are only 20 weeks before we are in Grand Lake Stream for the summer! Your humble correspondent, Dave McCullough [email protected] or 207-839-4205


Woodland Pulp LLCProcess Control Engineer

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• This position maintains and optimizes DCS controls and PLC systems.• This position maintains and optimizes the human machine interfaces.• Position maintains and implements process control communication net works.• Supports implementation of capital projects.• Needs to be able to work with all personnel, operations, electricians and instrument mechanics on process troubleshooting.• Needs to be able to provide technical support to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency• This position supports process control systems (CEM, process analyzers.)• Needs to have strong communication skills.• Ability to multi-task efficiently under demanding circumstances.• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a group to a quick decision, or make a timely decision on their own.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PRE-REQUISITES:This position will require a B.S. in Process Control Engineering or similar with 3 – 5 years of work experience. Solid working knowledge in Microsoft applications and Honeywell TDC3000 is preferred. Candidate needs to be motivated and self directed. Selected applicant will be responsible for installation, design, project management, system modifications, troubleshooting and failure analyses of electrical and control equipment. This job typically requires light travel. The work environment involves following detailed mill safety procedures and appropriate precautions.

Persons interested in applying must submit a resume outlining their qualifications, education and job/military experiences. Resumes can be submitted to Woodland Pulp LLC, Attn: Human Resource Department, 144 Main Street, Baileyville, ME 04694, no later than the close of business Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

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Air Conditioning Maintenance Personnel The maintenance department has an immediate opening for a journeyman air conditioner maintenance person.

Qualifications/Education

1. Successful completion of an air conditioner maintenance curriculum through a vocational school or the military.

2. A minimum of four (4) years Industrial or Commercial experience with HVAC maintenance 3. Show proof of universal certification in the handling of refrigerants.

Attributes

1. Responsible for all aspects of air conditioning maintenance, including handling and installation of refrigerants, installation of compressors, evaporators and condensers, the ability to troubleshoot both electrical and electronic HVAC controls.

2. Equipment within the plant is primarily manufactured by Trane and Carrier. Specific training in this equipment would be helpful. Some large chilled water systems and Honeywell commercial pneumatic and electronic HVAC control systems maintenance fall under this position.

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All open job positions require the applicant to be able to work around production equipment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as hazards dictate. It is understood that all above duties are not intended to be complete in every detail and may vary and change as business conditions necessitate.

Persons interested in applying must submit a resume outlining their qualifications, education and job and/or military experiences. Resumes must be submitted to the Woodland Pulp LLC, Human Resources Department, 144 Main Street, Baileyville, ME 04694, no later than close of business Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

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Robbinston Kathy Mekelburg

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The day I wrote this, Sun-day, we have just ended two days of snow flurries which fortunately only amounted to 2 inches, and that means we don’t have to shovel or plow. I was interested to find out that the long cold stretch from Jan-uary 2nd to January 4th was the longest stretch of below zero temperature in 96 years. It is supposed to be cold until

the end of the week then warm up again. No storms in sight.

Last Tuesday, January 14th, Darlene McConnell and Joan Ross traveled to Bangor for a doctor’s appointment. When it was time to come home, the fog was so thick it took them almost twice as long.

Get well wishes to Chad Al-len who is school secretary and keeps everything running smoothly.

Services at the Sewall Me-morial Congregational Church

have recessed until the spring.

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Arline Flood454-3347

After a brilliant moonlit night, it’s cloudy again on this Monday morning. The snow has added up and is sticking to everything. And there is a planned power out-age from 10 - 1 today. We’re heading for Calais!

We went to our first Chili cook-off contest at the People’s United Methodist Church in Woodland. It was an eye opener and fun! One cook was still bribing cus-tomers with candy bars. I haven’t heard if he won with his sweet bribes or not. It was great to have Rolfe and Jan-ice there also. The best part of attending anything at this church is meeting up with old friends.

It’s a small world some-times. After a medical ap-pointment, Marcia, Paul and PJ decided to eat lunch at the Weathervane and ran into Vint and Ann Cassidy and Vince Dineen and Janet Ketchen in the lobby ready to leave. They were there separately also in Brewer for medical reasons.

Two teenagers escaped with bumps and bruises after their car spun out of control on South Princeton Road, turned over and then smashed into a tree. Austin Niles and Josey Lee were picking up a friend from school and ran into the black ice. It’s a scary thought when this happens to our loved ones and we need to remind them to look out for black ice in the morning especially. The school buses were delayed one hour for a reason.

Pete and Liz Trount had just returned from a happy belated Christmas visit when they received the sad news of Pete’s uncle’s passing in New York State and so will be traveling again this week there for the funeral. Safe traveling wishes for them during this uncertain weath-er. Pastor Jeremy Towne and Jane were with us again this week. His theme for his ser-mon this week was “Hades.” Last week it was “Heaven.” The Meddybemps Christian Church starts at 9:30 until 10:15 each Sunday. After the service “coffee” was enjoyed with lots of good snacks to pick from. Pastor Joe will be back next Sunday.

Dawn Winchester is plan-ning a “CROP” party this Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm at the Meddybemps Com-munity Center. On Friday, a special banquet will be held for those who completed 213 pages in their albums. I made it!

The Cooper Volunteer Fire Department meets the first

Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the fire hall. Once again, they came to the rescue of an elderly gentleman who lay sick in bed without his long driveway being plowed and some of the local firemen helped shovel and get him out to the ambulance.

The Cathance Grange is in recess for the next two months to save on fuel. It takes all day to heat up the Hall and that runs into quite a fuel bill for the town. I be-lieve the Community Cen-ter is also meeting in other places at this time to plan future activities at the Hall in warmer weather. No one is being singled out, it is a deci-sion of the Selectboard.

Much sympathy to the family of Ethel Granville. I met her through TOPS some time ago. I know she will be missed.

TOPS 256 meets each Tuesday at the Methodist Church in Calais from 4:30 pm until 6:00 pm. Marcia Wheelock is the leader and Jeff Townsend the co-leader. Timely subjects, hints and help for weight loss are dis-cussed each meeting. The area leader, Martha Nason, has retired and a card was mailed to her. Janice Cote has been elected to take her place. We already know her and have worked on a rally with her. Two of the KOPS have left the group and we miss their support. There is nothing more inspiring to a weight loss group than to have a member lose and keep it off for years. We have a couple of members that are on a roll starting in late De-cember and we are all cheer-ing them on. I managed to get through the holidays with a 1 pound loss. I’m hooked on oranges big or little and that helps. (By hooked, I mean a couple a day.)

Free Family Fishing Days

Free fishing days for 2014 are February 15 - 16, 2014 and May 31, 2014 and June 1, 2014. On these days, any person (except those whose license has been suspended or revoked) may fish with-out a license. All other laws and regulations apply on these days.


NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALEPURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. §6323

By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered August 22, 2013, in the Maine District Court, District Four, Division of Northern Washington at Calais, Civil Action, Docket No. CALDC-RE-2012-017, in an action brought by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, f/k/a the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, against SHIRLEY G. MCCALL, Defendant, for the foreclosure of Mortgage Deed dated February 27, 1990 and recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 1624 Page 205, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the offices of the USDA, Rural Housing Service, 967 Illinois Avenue, Bangor, Maine, on February 24, 2014 at 10:30 A.M., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 317 Davis Road in the Town of Alexander, Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. Ten percent (10%) of the bid price will be required to be paid, in cash or by certified check payable to the Rural Housing Service at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights of way of record and utility easements and rights of way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Alexander.

Further information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A., at (207) 794-6557.

Dated: January 13, 2014 /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALENotice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 25, 2013 in the action entitled Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., As-set-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R6 v. Dorothy Stevens-Gardner et al., by the Maine District Court, Division of Calais, Docket No. RE-11-25, wherein the Court adjudged the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Dorothy Stevens-Gardner to Ameriquest Mortgage Company dated April 14, 2004 and recorded in the Washington County Reg-istry of Deeds in Book 2867, Page 229, should the period of redemption have expired without redemption of the property by the mortgagor(s), a public sale of the property described in the mortgage will be conducted on

February 26, 2014 commencing at 11:30 a.m.at 45 Court Street, Houlton, Maine

The property is located at 95 Union Street, Calais, Washington County, Maine, reference as described in said mortgage.

The sale will be by public auction. All bidders for the property will be required to make a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash, certified or bank check at the time of the public sale made payable to Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP, which deposit is non-refundable as to the highest bidder. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the public sale. In the event a representative of Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-R6 is not present at the time and place stated in this notice, no sale shall be deemed to have occurred and all rights to reschedule a subsequent sale are reserved.

Additional terms will be announced at the public sale.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2004-R6, by its attorneys, Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP Jeffrey J. Hardiman, Esq. 1080 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. (401) 272-1400.

SEALED BID SALE OF REAL ESTATEThe Town of Baileyville offers to sell through sealed bids

Its interest in the real property located at 10 Spring Street in Baileyville

Thought to be Registry book 2846 page 89To be sold in “as is condition”

With no warrantiesMinimum bid $3,000.00

Bids to Town of Baileyville, PO Box 370, Baileyville, ME 04694Bids must be received before February 28, 2014

Baileyville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Town of Baileyville needs to fill

Positions on various Boards and committeesIncluding positions on the Planning Board,

Holiday Festival Committee, Utilities District Trustee And othersBaileyville residents interested in serving the community

Should send a letter of interest toTown Manager, 63 Broadway, Baileyville, ME 04694

The Baileyville Town Council Will appoint the persons they selectTo the various Boards and committees

Please respond before February 17, 2014

PUBLIC SEALED BID SALEThe Town of Baileyville is accepting sealed bids

For one 1995 GMC Sierra 3500 truckTruck has 125,334 miles on it • Rack body, standard transmission

Minute mount V plowCurrently will not pass inspection

Minimum bid $1,000Bids labelled sealed bid to Town of Baileyville

63 Broadway, Baileyville, ME 04694Bids must be received before Monday February 17, 2014Baileyville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids

Maine Job Bank has employers seeking employees for various job openings, including:

Washington County has lots & LOTS of job openings! Are you job searching? Looking for a

better job? Curious about what jobs are available in Washington

County or throughout the State of Maine? Go to

mainecareercenter.com and register with Maine Job Bank!

For information on these jobs and more log on to Maine Job Bank today! Need help with your Maine Job Bank registra-tion and/or your job search? Call YOUR CareerCenter at 255-1900 (Machias) or 454-7551 (Calais) or stop by see us! Em-ployers, list your jobs for FREE on Maine Job Bank and increase your job seeker pool! Register today at mainecareercent-er.com to post your job openings, or give us a call and we will list them for you!

-Tech Support/Bench Technicians (weekends), Machias-Therapist Consultant, Calais/Machias-RN, Machiasport-Customer Service Representative, multiple locations-Executive Director, Machias-Carpenter/Glazier, multiple locations-Washington County Adult Drug -Court Case Manager, Machias -Bodyman/Mold Maker, Eastport-Maintenance Supervisor, Machias-Marine Outfitter-Engine Installation, Eastport-Rural Carrier Associate, Harrington-Store Manager, Calais -Independent Support Services Workers, multiple locations-Behavioral Health Professionals, multiple locations-Class B Delivery Driver, Machias; and more!

2013 ACHS ActivitiesSeven new articles were pre-

pared in 2013 and soon will be on our web site, <mainething.com/alexander> A long list of place names in Alexander will not only identify the places, but also in many cases de-scribe where the name came from. Who knows where to find Henderson Swamp or Pine Ridge Road?

A picture lost, but found in our files is of ten soldiers of the Sixth Maine Light Artil-lery from the Civil War. One from Crawford is identified and has many descendants in the area. Who are the other nine? Sprague Connections ties together the Sprague fam-ilies of Alexander. One signed

the Petition for Alexander’s Incorporation as a town.

Ella Hunnewell Howe’s autograph book from the mid-1950s gives a picture of her activities and people she knew. Several who still live in Alexander signed her book. We have the story of Jim McCurdy who lived here and played country – western music. Find out who played in his ‘kitchen band’ and listen to the clip of four songs.

The major work is a time line with maps. This would print out to be 80 pages and is meant to be searched on line. It describes Alexander from the time of the glaciers and has many people names

listed and detailed such as on the 1914 Tax Collectors records.

And finally we bring up to date the Alexander – Craw-ford Community Scholarship. We list all the recipients and donors. The updated Scholar-ship Book is at the Alexander Town Office. The fund can always stand more money; so if you wish to support this worthwhile local effort, send your check (A – C Scholar-ship) to Susan Wallace, 2252 Airline Road, Crawford ME 04694.

The Society still collects news of Alexander and Alex-ander people for future his-torians. The major addition

to our files is called Luther Thornton Images. These are 55 images likely all taken by Marcia Grover Williams be-tween 1955 and 1959. All, but one, are Crawford or South Princeton images, the odd one is of Peaked Hill north of the Airline in Clifton. Hopefully we can share some of these images in 2015. We thank Susan Thornton Wallace for sharing these neat pictures.

ACHS still collects for the archives (at the Alexander Municipal Building), helps researchers (Woodruff for one this summer) and shares our history. Contact John Dudley at 216 Pokey Rd Alexander 04694 - phone 454-7476.

Does your community

organization or group have an

event coming up?

PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT IT!

events@thecalaisadvertiser.

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MAINE INDIAN EDUCATIONBEATRICE RAFFERTY SCHOOL

CULTURAL ED. TECH.Passamaquoddy Language and Culture Ed. Tech. position

to work 35 hours per week with the teacher. Applicants must be fluent in the Passamaquoddy language and culture, have or be willing to apply for ed. tech. status

and a criminal history records check and submit to substance abuse testing as required by the school committee.

Apply to: Ronald D. Jenkins, Superintendent of SchoolsMaine Indian Education

39A Union Street, Calais, ME 04619 • 207-454-2126Teacher Application available at: http://www.mie.bie.edu/

Deadline for Acceptance of Applications: Friday, January 31, 2014

Native American Preference/Equal Opportunity Employer

Apprentice/Journeyman Line WorkerEastern Maine Electric Cooperative is seeking an apprentice or experienced line worker to work in the Calais area. The successful candidate will be required to live in this area. Experience is a plus but not a necessity. We offer an apprentice training program.Qualified applicants must:• have a safe driving record (Class 1 license will be required within 1 yr from hire date);• be able to perform tasks that involve construction and maintenance of overhead and underground electric distribution line; and• be able to work at elevated heights.

This job requires:• standing, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, and being in awkward positions;• working in adverse weather conditions and at all hours of the day;• repetitive lifting of 80 to 100 pounds; and• exposure to loud noise.

Applicants must be highly motivated and possess a high degree of initiative. A company physical will be required for the success-ful applicant. Please send resume/application and references by February 7, 2014 to:

Thomas FarnhamEastern Maine Electric Cooperative, Inc.21 Union St, P.O. Box 425, Calais, Maine 04619Fax: (207)454-8376Email: [email protected]

Woodland Pulp LLCMAINTENANCE E & I SUPERVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION:Responsibilities include: supervising the electrical and instrument crews, primarily in the Pulp & Utilities: work with the planning, engineering, business teams, and mechanical groups to improve machine uptime and product quality. Stand weekend duty for E & I for the entire mill. Conduct small project planning and weekly schedule tracking of their crew. Ensure that troubleshooting of E & I problems is done in an efficient manner and that any follow up is completed until the problem is completely solved. Accept responsibility for the crew to perform tasks and jobs safely following mill policies and procedures. Conduct daily/monthly safety meetings.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: • Possess understanding of Kraft process, including a strong focus in recovery boilers, limes kilns, digester, bleach plants, etc. • Must be skilled in troubleshooting large electrical and control systems including electrical power distribution. • Specific experience with Honeywell control systems, PLCs, motor starters, variable speed drives, and process instrumentation preferred. • Successful candidate must be able to focus on details yet prioritize activities based on long term goals and act professionally in stressful circumstances. • The successful candidate also must have strong supervisory skills, be able to assign and follow up on jobs, enforce policies and procedures, and in general focus his crew to the daily tasks necessary to keep the area maintained in a safe and efficient manner. • The candidate needs to have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate his/her thoughts and those of the managers effectively and be able to listen & understand concerns and issues brought forth by his crew and Management. • This job requires a good deal of self direction and dedication which the candidate is expected to exhibit in their daily job performance. • Applicant to be prepared to talk about his/her personal safety performance and the performance of any crew he/she may have supervised, as well as his/her expectations around safety.

EDUCATION:B.S. in Electrical Engineering or an Associate’s Degree in the Electrical Field and 3-5 years industry experience preferred.

Persons interested in applying must submit a resume outlining their qualifications, education and job/military experiences. Resumes can be submitted to Woodland Pulp LLC, Attn: Human Resource Department, 144 Main Street, Baileyville, ME 04694, no later than the close of business Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

Woodland Pulp LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.An EEO/AA Employer

Woodland Pulp LLC

Journeymen Electrical / Instrumentation Technician The maintenance department has an immediate opening for journeymen E&I Technician. The rate for this position will be paid per the wage schedule outlined in the labor agreement covering the respective positions.

Qualifications/Education

1. Successful completion of an IBEW apprenticeship program or post secondary technical school or college. 2. A minimum of three (3) years industrial electrical and instrumentation experience is preferred. 3. A current State of Maine Journeyman or Master Electrician license is preferred.

Attributes

1. Knowledge for all aspects of electrical maintenance including but not limited to: AC and DC electric motors, variable frequency and DC drives, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), control system communications, medium voltage motor controls and switchgear, distributive control systems (DCS).

2. Knowledge for all aspects of instrument maintenance and troubleshooting including but not limited to: Smart transmitters as well as pneumatic/analog instrumentation used in the measurement of temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement, distributed control systems, automatic valves, actuators and positioners.

3. Applicants should have the ability to read and understand electrical and instrument prints as well as process flow diagrams.

4. Willingness to learn new procedures and techniques as conditions warrant.

***Employees applying for open trades positions must also be: 1. Willing to accept a reasonable amount of overtime and may be required to work on shift basis,

as needed. 2. Able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds 3. Willing to take certain trades test/exams to determine level of expertise in the respective trade 4. The ability to communicate and demonstrate knowledge of safe work history and practices in

their trade

Please note that the above duties and/or qualifications are intended to be abbreviated.

Persons interested in applying must submit a resume outlining their qualifications, education and job and/or military experiences. Resumes must be submitted to the Woodland Pulp LLC, Human Resources Department, 144 Main Street, Baileyville, ME 04694, no later than Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

Woodland Pulp LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An EEO/AA Employer

Apply within. Best time to apply is between 8AM - 11AM. Use door in the back of the building.

Yancy’s RestaurantHELP WANTED

Part-Time Cook Needed (Cleaner/Closer)20 to 25 hours a week. Fixed schedule.Wage dependent on experience


CLASSIFIED ADSFOR RENT

FOR SALE

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Maybe it’s time for a new roof.

Call Handyman / Roofing214-6422

BUILDING & REPAIR • SIDING & PAINTINGJACKING & LEVELING • TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL

DECKS • DOORS • WINDOWSBLOWN-IN INSULATION

MASONRY: REPAIR & REBUILDSTONE FOUNDATIONS • CHIMNEYS & LINERS

INSURED

Rubber / Metal / Asphalt Roofs~YEAR ROUND INSTALLATION~

FOR RENT: 12’ x 70’ 3 bdrm trailer

53 Rolfe St., Princetonoverlooking Lewey LakeNice neighborhood and within

walking distance to all amenities.

$400/monthContact William Fisher

796-2296

Office Space For Rent 800-900 sq. ft. at

403 Main St. Calais Heat, Water & Sewer

Included in Rent $350.00/month - References & security

deposit required Call 454-2350

for information.

Apartments for rent in Calais

Office Spacefor lease

$450-$750Inclusive.

Call 214-6002

7,000 FT. OF WAREHOUSE

SPACE AVAILABLE!RENT ALL OR PARTIAL.

Loading dock and overhead doors and office.

Call 454-7712, 214-9136 or 214-7497

MODERN OFFICES FOR

RENTOne or more, all utilities paid including heat and

air conditioning.

CALL 454-7712 or214-9136

LARGE HOME IN CALAIS

4 BDRM, LARGE LOT.Modern • Clean$750 + utilities

Security & References required.

214-8700

FOR SALE REDUCED!!!

2.5 acres of land on Hardscrabble

Road, Calais$11,900

Call 454-8280 after 5PM or anytime on weekends

FOR RENTSpacious single story 2 bedroom

apartment1200 sq. ft. apartment has

ceramic tiled kitchen/dining room, full bath and carpeted living

room. All appliances included, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, & garbage disposal.

$1,060/mo includes HEAT, heated attached garage, water/septic, mowing, shoveling & plowing

of snow and garbage removal. Located on riverfront property.

www.cousinsrealtyonline.com214-9128 / 454-2868

Call Len @ 853-3101

1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

1851 MANOR HOUSE

Comfortable • BeautifulAffordable

A Great Place to Live

FOR SALE

2004 Wilderness Camper.33 ft. Sleeps 7. Slide-Out

Asking $6,000

Call 454-3980

LARGE 1 BEDROOM APT. IN TOWN, 2ND FLOOR

Includes heat, hot water, internet, cable, washer/dryer, trash and snow

removal.No smoking. No pets.

$700 + security.207-952-1974

APARTMENT FOR RENT ON

LOWELL ST., CALAIS

2 BEDROOMFMI CALL214-6373

House for rent in Calais3 bedroom/ 1 bath, split level

Close to the elementary schoolVery quiet neighborhoodNewly renovated kitchenNo pets/ Non-smoking

2 car garageMonthly lease $1,000.00

Includes: Water/Sewer/ElectricCall Lynnette 454-1117

CLEAN AND QUIET ROOMS. Smoking and non-smoking available. Reason-able rents. Call 454-3630 24-TFN-C FURNISHED ROOM for rent in quiet building in Calais. Call 454-7492. 14-TFN-CAPTS. 91 North Street, 1 BDRM and efficiency. No pets. 454-8936 day, 454-2287 evenings. 21-TFN-C2 BDRM APT. in Baileyville. Heat and utilities. $660/month. 214-0033 after 7 pm. 41-TFN-C1 & 2 LG. BEDROOM APTS. in Calais. Newly reno-vated, hot water, water and sewer included. One month and security deposit needed. $585/month. Call 214-0033.

33-TFN-CHOUSE FOR RENT Cathance Lake. Fully fur-nished. 214-0033. 43-TFN-CHOUSE FOR RENT in Bai-leyille. 3 BDRM. $750 per month plus utilities, plus de-posit. Credit check. 506-321-4545 45-TFN-C3 BDRM APT. 627 Main St. Calais $500/month. 207-252-8128. 45-TFN-C1 or 2 BDRM APTS available in Calais and Princeton. Store front for rent in Calais on North Street. 949-1321.

48-TFN-CFURNISHED STUDIO APT. Heat, lights, cable in-cluded. WD hookup. All in-clusive. $1,000 a month. Call 207-952-0241. 2-TFN-CLGE. 1 BDRM APT. North Street, 2nd Floor. No pets. $375 plus damage deposit. Call 1-506-467-6077.

50-TFN-CNICE LGE. 1 BDRM APT. in Baileyville. Easy to heat. $425/month. Water and sewer included. Call 454-3900.

50-TFN-CAFFORDABLE 2 BDRM TRAILER in Calais. $450/month plus utilities. Washer and dryer included. Security deposit and references re-quired. Call 853-4016 .

2-TFN-C

2 BDRM DUPLEX in Wood-land. W/D hookup, private driveway. Deposit required. $420/month. 952-0301 or 454-3096. 2-TFN-CAPT FOR RENT. 9 Cal-ais Ave - 1 large and 1 small bdrm. Security deposit and references. $800. All utilities included. Call 207-512-6008

2-TFN-C1 BDRM 1ST FLOOR STU-DIO APT. Nonsmoking. Heat, lights, water, sewer, plowing, garbage removal and cable included. $1,000/month. 207-952-0241.

3-TFN-C

DUMP TRUCK 1988 GMC KODIAK 70 series, 3208 CAT Turbo, 5+2 transmission. Less than 100,000 miles New paint, plow and wing, new clutch, Asking 9,000 OBO. Excellent condition. Call 207-461-8649 3-EOW-PPOWER SHAKER SCREEN CONFEYER fed. approx 60’ belt with hopper. 4’ x 5’ shaker screen. $8,000 OBO. 207-461-8649

3-EOW-C‘98 SAFARI AWD VAN Ex-cellent shape. 130,000 miles. Call Robbinston 454-2832.

4-TFN-B

IFW Ice Fishing Report For January 17, 2014

Region CDowneast“We are getting a lot of

calls and reports that things are going well for anglers,” said IFW fisheries biologist Greg Burr.

Burr did say that early on, with the deep snow and slush, people were having difficulty getting out to different areas of some lakes, but as condi-tions got better, anglers were getting out to their favorite spots.

Most places Downeast have at least 8-12 inches of ice, with some locales having more. Burr cautioned anglers that there are some treacher-ous areas, however, with the recent warm-up.

“Anglers should use cau-tion,” said Burr, “Old ice fish-ing holes and areas around rocks have opened up. Any-where there is moving water such as saddle areas, inlets and outlets can be dangerous as the ice has deteriorated.

Around shore, there are pock-ets of water between the shore and ice. It’s hard to get on the ice in some places, and people should use caution,” said Burr, who added that with colder weather on the way, things should get better in a hurry.

While the ice may be below

average for this season, the fishing has been very good.

“People are excited on Sc-hoodic Lake. There’s a new stocking program there and anglers are catching brook trout in the 14-16 inch range, and even some trophies in the 18-22” range. Anglers are also catching some nice salmon,” said Burr.

Tunk Lake also has been producing, with togue in the 26-30 inch range and 22-23 inch salmon being caught. Anglers have also had good success for salmon at Beech Hill Pond and Cathance Lake.

Anglers are also excited about rainbow trout in Jones Pond in Gouldsboro. People are still figure out the best way to get rainbow trout, but some are having suc-cess. There’s also some nice browns in the 16-20 range as well.

HOUSE FOR SALE~Princeton~

2003 Astro Double wide 28’ x 52’

3 bedroom, 2 bath on slab.Forced hot air propane

heating system.75 acre lot

ASKING $63,000214-7667 or 214-3226

Have a home to rent or sell? Try an ad

like those below for$12.60/week!


Residential Care DirectorWe have an opportunity available for a full time, 40-hour Residential Care Director on a 30-bed Residential Care Dementia Unit.

Responsibilities include: Overall unit operation and assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the interdisciplinary plan for each resident that ensures appropriate level of care and placement. To ensure that the necessary care and services are provided to each resident and to assist him / her to maintain the highest practicable levels of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being in accordance with the resident service plan and current standards of federal, state, and Veterans’ Administration regulations. Directly supervises the residential care staff.

Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred. A Registered Nurse from an accredited Diploma Program or Associates Degree Program is required. Candidates must have a current and valid State of Maine RN license. Supervisory experience required. Experience or training in dealing with or caring for residents with dementia in the assisted living setting desired.

If you would like to have a job you can be truly proud of, MaineVeterans’ Homes is the place for you. For immediate consideration, you may mail or e-mail a cover letter and resume to:

Maine Veterans’ Home - MachiasAttn: Marcia Jackson, Administrator

32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654(207) 255-0162 or 1-877-866-4669

[email protected]

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maine Veterans’ Homes is a public, not for profit organizationcommitted to providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation, long-termresidential and dementia care to veterans, their spouses, widows,widowers, and gold star parents.

Sunrise County Economic CouncilExecutive Director

Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC), a private, nonprofit business and community development organization serving Washington County, Maine is currently recruiting an Executive Director. SCEC was established in 1993, and the organization’s mission is to initiate and facilitate the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine. The position currently supervises 4 full time, 2 part time and 1 contract staff member. The organization has offices in Machias and Calais. The Director provides overall leadership, guidance and direction to SCEC. This position is responsible for achieving SCEC’s mission, accomplishing its strategic goals, supporting the Board, supervising and coaching the staff, maintaining existing revenue sources, and identifying new revenue sources and opportunities to advance the organization. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors. The right candidate must have outstanding communications skills, significant economic development experiences, knowledge and skill as a leader in strategic development and policy making, demonstrated success in organizing, motivating, and managing professional people, nonprofit operations, finance, lending, advancement and program design and implementation. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to economic development and to Washington County. Salary is based on experience and strengths of the successful candidate. A complete job description can be found at SCEC’s web site, www.sunrisecounty.org. Please submit a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and list of 3 references no later than Friday, January 31, 2014, position is open until filled. Please send to Search Committee, SCEC, 53 Prescott Drive, Suite 3, Machias, ME 04654 or email [email protected].

SCEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Paying cash for your old unwanted gold or

sterling jewelry.Kendall’s Fine Jewelry

293 Main Street, Calais454-8814

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:30AM-5PMFriday: 8:30AM - 6PM

Saturday: 8:30AM - 5PM

The Calais Advertiser is looking to fill a position in Reception and AdministrationMonday to Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM.

Answering telephone, taking care of customers and invoicingAccounting knowledge of Peachtree an asset

Interested candidates can e-mail [email protected] JANUARY 17.

RECEPTION AND ADMINISTRATION OPENING

IMMEDIATE OPENINGSAT New Horizons

Wanted:Nurses’ Aides & CRMAs

Full-time and Part-time.Applications available

at New Horizons522 South St., Calais • 454-3709

College Store ManagerPart-time

WCCC’s is currently looking to hire a part-time College Store Manager. This 20 hour a week position oversees the opera-tion of the college bookstore while providing customer service to students and others. This position orders books, main-tains stock of soft goods and college office supplies; provide assistance to students and third party vendors. Minimum Qualifications: Associates degree in Accounting, and relevant experience in accounting and retail sales, and merchan-dise control. Duties require knowledge of stock and inventory control methods and procedures, principles and methods of retail store merchandising and management, as well as standard bookkeeping practices and procedures. Ability to accurately maintain various records, determine inventory levels and deal effectively with the public is essential. Customer service skills are essential in performing the functions of this job. Other appropriate credentials and experience may be considered. Salary: This is an hourly position, MSEA Unit, starting $13.91 to $15.00, depending on qualifications and experience. Prorated Benefits: Health, dental & life insurance for employees, Maine State Retirement, vacation and sick time allowances, professional development, and free tuition within the MCCS. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by the close of business Friday, January 31, 2014. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, list three professional references (letters accepted) to [email protected] or mail to Robyn Leighton, Payroll and Personnel Coordinator, Washington County Community College, One College Drive, Calais, ME 04619. WCCC is an EO/AA Employer.

Calais Regional HospitalJob Opportunities

Receptionist:Full time, Calais Regional Medical Services Rural Health Clinic

Apply online at www.calaishospital.com www.calaishospital.com or email [email protected] to request an application,

207-454-9228 to request by mail. Equal Opportunity Employer

PASSAMAQUODDY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER HIRING HEAD START LEAD TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education; or a baccalaureate or advanced degree and

coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children.

(Note: applicants actively engaged in acquiring their baccalaureate may be considered.)

Applications for the position are available at the Head Start Center or Call 853-4388 or 454-2128 Or Passamaquoddy

Child Development Center, 39A Union Street , Calais, Maine 04619Deadline for applications: February 7, 2014 Former/Present Head Start Parent Preference

EOE


663 Main St., Calais, ME • 207-454-7111 or 1-800-439-5531You’d have to drive 100 miles to find a cleaner, more comfortable atmosphere. Come and see us today.

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Watch TV from any seat in the house! BIG

SCREEN TVs!

Check out our lounge area!

How about a game of Billards at our

LARGE POOL TABLE!

Bring your friends and

team up for some

dart throwing

fun!

Join us for SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!

FEBRUARY 2nd!

Famous chefs who put their spices and reputations on the line Saturday at the Chili Cook-Off are (lef to right) John Gallant, Rhonda Oakes, Rachel Hamilton, Pastor Randy Chretien, Fred Sprague and Ron McAlpine. Sheri Emery also entered the contest but was not available for the picture. These willing volunteers were appreciated for their hard work and donations making this a successful event. The trophy sits behind the ballot cans. (Photo by Dorothy Johnson).

Chili Cook-Off A Huge Success2013 Annual Report To The Citizens Of Washington County

Submitted by Sheriff Donnie Smith

During 2013, the Sheriff’s Office worked hard to meet goals around training, depart-ment cohesion, and community involvement. Our dedicated employees show their com-mitment to our agency and the community through their willingness to work with other agencies and the care with which they approach their work. I continue to be im-pressed by our phenomenal staff. Our officers responded to a total of 3,922 calls for service in 2013 - an average of more than 10 calls per day. The Uniform Crime Reporting statistics show that the Wash-ington County Sheriff’s Office continues to rank among the top agencies in the state for re-ported crimes that were solved or cleared. Our K-9 partner Stryker has again proven his worth to the department by assisting deputies. Stryker is certified for a range of narcotics detection.

2013 brought changes to the administration within the de-partment. Shawn Donahue, a former deputy and past chief of the Baileyville Police Depart-ment, joined us as Chief Dep-

uty. Shawn has worked hard to bring our deputies together to increase their efficiency as a team. Richard Rolfe, a one-time MDEA agent and former patrol sergeant, has taken on the role of Jail Administrator. Despite funding restrictions from the state, Rich has worked with corrections officers to improve jail procedures. The state inspection of the jail this past spring went very well with a 98% approval rating.

Collaborative law enforce-ment has been aided by the new records management system which was put in place last summer. This database is used by all law enforcement agen-cies in the county. Several days of training were held to make sure that employees could use the system to its greatest ad-vantages. Domestic violence continues to be an issue, not only in Washington County, but across the state. In 2013, I was appointed to the Domestic Violence Committee of the National Sheriff’s Associa-tion. This appointment, along with our continued successful partnership with The Next Step Domestic Violence Project, supports my conviction that our agency is involved at the ground level in tackling the

important work of eliminating domestic violence. In 2013 I received the Next Step First Annual Community Partner Award.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Board of Visi-tors continues to play a vi-tal part in the success of the agency.

We couldn’t be more proud

of those citizens who continue to amaze us with the concern that they have for others in their communities. There are net-works, both formal and infor-mal, for checking on the elderly and house-bound. During the last few weeks of 2013, there was widespread concern for the well-being of those without heat, power, and water. While

we are always happy to perform well-checks, we also applaud those who go above and beyond to make sure their neighbors are safe and cared for.

Thank you to the citizens of Washington County for your support of the Sheriff’s Office. We appreciate your confidence and trust.

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