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Brother Jerome stands at the front entry of the new retirement home for the Brothers of Christian Instruction on Shaker Hill.

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Melissa Sage at the Buxton Hollis Rod and Gun club craft fair on Oct. 22 to benefit the Robbie Foundation. PHOTO BY CYNTHIA MATTHEWS

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The retired Brothers of Chris-tian Instruction on Shaker Hill moved into their new home, Francis Hall, this past summer. As Brother Jerome explained, it has all the conveniences (many lacking in their long lives of service.) Chief among the new conveniences is privacy, a con-venience they may not have thought about before retirement. Each Brother has his own bed-room with large clothes closet, also a storage closet, bath, hook-ups for a computer, television and telephone, even room for a couch.

Two of the rooms are hand-icapped accessible. The rooms

By CynthiA mAttheWs

On Oct. 22, the Buxton and Hollis Rod and Gun Club spon-sored a craft fair, one of the first of the holiday season. But this wasn’t your average craft fair. All proceeds from this fair will go to the Robbie Foundation.

The Robbie Foundation is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support Maine chil-dren, from birth to age twenty, with special needs and improve their quality of life. They do so by providing funding for adaptive equipment, assistive technology therapy treatment and/or any oth-er necessary item that insurance does not cover. Founded in 2010 by Lynn Gierie on behalf of her son Robbie, who was born with cerebral palsy. Robbie is now a Senior at Scarborough High School, and is doing very well. “It is my passion to meet the over-whelming needs of children with developmental disabilities,” said Gierie. Developmental disabili-ties may include physical disabil-ities, speech and language delays, sensory integrated disorders, ce-rebral palsy, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive challenges, etc.

The Rod and Gun Club want-ed to give back to the community, and chose the Robbie Foundation as their charity. Melissa Sage, wife of Club President Shawn Sage, works with a physician

face a wide hallway lit by attrac-tive motion lights. There is a liv-ing room, or common room, with television, book shelves, and a large table handy for board games or puzzles. The high ceilings provide an inescapable sense of space. A sun porch is a handy spot just for sitting.

Architect David Joy worked with the Brothers on all aspects of the building. Because of the color of the clapboards it blends in beautifully with Henry Hall, to which it is attached. Work began before Christmas of 2015; there was a two week delay in construc-tion, once because of the weather, and once while waiting for ma-terials. By the end of July, it was ready for occupancy.

Food is prepared by the shelter

who is on the Board of the Robbie Foundation, and Melissa herself felt inspired by Lynn and Robert Gierie. “They took a negative, and turned it into a positive,” she said. “I have so much respect for them, and Robbie, too!”

This is the third year that the club has hosted the event. Both

New home for the brothers

Craft fair helps kids in need

staff, and brought to the food ser-vice area where a large coffee ma-chine provides six types of coffee. Another machine dispenses fruit juices. The nearby dining room can comfortably seat 16 or 17.

Brother Henry Monday of Uganda is the building caretak-er. An open house was held fol-lowing a Sunday service, stated Brother Jerome Lessard who was recently appointed superior of the Shaker Hill community.

The home was named for Br. Francis Blouin FIC, “A model re-ligious for 70 years, a dedicated teacher, principal, 2-term Provin-cial superior, outstanding presi-dent of Walsh University, Ohio” and also the Founding President of Kisubi Brothers University, in Uganda.

Shawn and Melissa Sage were on hand, and so was Vice Pres-ident Steve Flaherty. Member Carole Loranger of Gorham, and her crew headed up the kitchen, providing quiche, coffee and do-nuts for breakfast, and mac and cheese, hotdogs, burgers, sausage

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The Massabesic Middle School’s Students of the Month for October were Jackson Corey, Jackson Merrill, Carly Turgeon, Ellie Salvatore, Ethan Paquin, Grace Fleming, Kaitlyn Clark, Taylor Bastarache, Ryan Topham, Collin Bruns, Devin Morissette, Samantha Roy, Ava Gerard, Jack Carroll, Nathaniel Lajeunesse, Nicholas Hughes, Phoebe Morley, Isabella Laine, Hunter St. Onge and Ashley Baricko. COURTESY PHOTO

BUXTON-HOLLIS HISTORI-CAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEET-ING Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. Features include a pot luck sup-per and a preview of the first BHHS permanent exhibit: “All Roads Lead to Bar Mills,” presented by Past-Pres-ident Brenton Hill. The annual busi-ness meeting will feature election of officers as well as the dedication of a “Memorial Tree” commemorating those whose final gifts transcend past and future by supporting our build-ing and our collections. All interested persons (members or non-members) are invited, Buxton-Hollis Histor-ical Society History Center, 100 Main Street, Bar Mills, Buxton.Call or email Bertie Ramsdell for dinner reservations at 929-4529 or [email protected].

VETERAN’S DAY PRO-GRAM The Historical Society of Newfield will hold a program on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in front of the Town Office/Library building on Route 11. Ha-zel McGlincey will be master of ceremonies. The program will in-clude raising of the flag by the Boy Scouts, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation and Benediction by Rev. Phyllis MacDonald. A wreath will be place on the Veterans Monument by veterans Bruce Palmer and Keith Palmer. The guest speaker will be Jen Fullmer, Executive Director of Boots2Roots. She is a recently retired United States Air Force B-1 instruc-tor pilot. She served for 24 years, including 90 combat missions during multiple tours supporting troops on the ground in Afghanistan and Iraq. Invited guests included Newfield Se-lectmen, Fire/Rescue and Auxiliary, Town Office Staff, Librarian, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the public. Refreshments will be served in the library after the program.

Limerick Congregational Church ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND SALE Sat. Nov 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Main Street, Limerick. Homemade Luncheon, Gifts, Rada Knives, This

N That and Bake Sale. Sponsored by Women’s Fellowship.

HOLIDAY FAIR & SILENT AUCTION The Waterborough His-torical Society will have its annual

FREE COMMUNITY DIN-NER Saturday, Nov. 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church on the Mill Pond, Rt 35, Goodwins Mills.

QUILTERS! The Evergreen Quilt Guild will meet on Monday, Nov. 28 from 5:30-9 p.m., at St. Da-vid’s Episcopal Church, Route 1, two miles south of Kennebunk Village. Evergreen Quilters usually meet the 4th Monday of each month except July and December. Newcomers are always welcome. November features an annual Thanksgiving potluck.

ACOUSTIC COUN-TRY-BLUEGRASS CONCERT featuring Zink & Company at the Wells Activity Center on Nov. 19 at 7

p.m. at 113 Sanford Road, Route 109, Wells, with a rare southern Maine ap-pearance by The Seth Sawyer Band. Tickets are $18. Call 207-251-0881 for more information.

NAMI WATERBORO join us for a free confidential support group for family members, friends and oth-ers affected by mental health chal-lenges on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Massabesic Lions Club, 813 Main St, Waterboro. Take elevator to right of front door to the 2nd floor and follow signs.

HOLIDAY FAIR The Waterbor-ough Historical Society will have its annual Holiday Fair & Silent Auction at the Grange Hall, 31 West Road, South Waterboro on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Check out the crafters on two floors offering a variety of items, and break for lunch available downstairs. Bid on a bar-gain in the huge silent auction fea-

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CONTRA DANCE Saturday, Nov. 12 – Contra Dance with Live Music called by Bill Olson and Pam Weeks at Kennebunk Town Hall from 7-10 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes to this family event - children are welcome. Tickets are $10(under 12 come free) and proceeds will ben-efit the New School students Inten-sive Studies. Call 985-3745 for more information.

HOLIDAY SHOPPE at the North Parish Congregational Church, UCC, Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 895 Main Street, San-ford. Jewelry boutique, crafts, books, Devine temptations, Grandma’s Attic, toys, raffles, gift baskets and much more. Call 324-3163.

LETTER

Where are the recommendations?

Why haven’t the Lyman Select Board or the Lyman Budget Com-mittee provided their recommen-dations as required under 30-A M.R.S. sec. 2528(5)(B) regard-ing Article 3 of the Lyman Town Warrant regarding the funding of renovations for Cousens School through a municipal bond in the amount of $893,000 and an addi-tional $250,000 to be withdrawn from the unassigned reserve fund for a total cost of $1,143,000?

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Article 5 of the local Hollis Ballot asks if the citizens of the town if the Board of Selectmen should sign a one-year contract with the York County Sheriff’s Office for a Town Contract Dep-uty. The Deputy would provide coverage for 40 hours a week. The cost to the town for this cov-erage would cover the cost of the Deputy’s car, uniform, comput-er, cell phone and other equip-ment. The cost would not exceed $135,000 for the first year, and not to exceed $100,000 for each subsequent year thereafter. The funds for this Deputy would come from the Poland Spring Tax Incre-ment Funding (TIF) account. The Board of Selectmen recommends a yes vote on this article, while the Budget Committee recommends a no vote.

Currently the Town of Hol-lis dos not have a town contract deputy. However, the town is “covered” by the York County Sheriff’s Department. The Patrol Division of the York County Sher-iff’s Department is responsible for providing services to the 14 towns in York County that do not have their own police department. These officers respond to calls, investigate thefts, burglaries, complaints of domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents and other violations.

One of the issues is distance between the towns that the Sher-iff’s office serves. It may take some time to get from one call to another. Statistics show that the crime rate has gone down in

Hollis deputy and municipal complex articlestowns where there is an officer or contracted deputy.

Hollis Selectperson Mike Seely said that this issue is a matter of spending money. “The Select Board and the Budget Commit-tee have different views,” he said. “The town will vote and future of this initiative is in their hands.”

The Hollis Municipal Econom-ic Complex Committee has put forward a proposed project for a Municipal Complex building. The complex could potentially house the Town Hall, a community cen-ter, emergency services and librar-ies. The proposal includes a needs assessment, in which the current facilities of the town will be ana-lyzed to determine future needs. Then, the committee would like to make a request for competitive proposals from architecture and engineering firms to provide doc-uments of planning and design. The estimated cost for this would be $90,000. This is what Articles 10 and 11 are asking the town for. Article 10 asks for $45,000 from the undesignated fund account, while Article 11 asks for an ad-ditional $45,000 from the Poland Spring Tax Increment Funding (TIF). These two articles would mean that there would be no im-pact on property taxes. The Select

Board recommends both articles, while the Budget Committee only recommends a yes vote for Article 10 (for $45,000).

If these articles pass, once the needs assessment is complet-ed and a design is chosen, there would then be another proposal put forth to the town to pay for the construction of the complex. This will be put to a town vote after the design has been chosen. The cost for this is yet to be determined.

Article 12 asks for an addition-al $20,000 from the Undesignated Fund Account, to gather informa-tion for expansion of the Town Hall in order to accommodate ADA required access, and space for consolidated services on the first floor. Again, while the Select Board recommends both of these articles, the Budget Committee does not.

The difference in the rec-ommendations is one of spend-ing money. Selectperson Seely commented, “The Select Board is looking into several available options in the event that the new complex initiative is not funded.”

Hollis polls will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Hollis Fire Station, 405 Plains Road, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WaterboroGeneral and referendum

election voting will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Massa-besic EAST Building on West Road (Next to Massabesic High School). Polls in Waterboro will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

NewfieldNewfield polls will be open

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the New-field Town Hall, 23 South Effing-ham Road (across from the West Newfield Post Office). The town office will be closed that day.

ShapleighShapleigh polls will be open

from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Shap-leigh Town Hall, 22 Back Road.

LimerickLimerick polls will be open

from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mu-nicipal Building, 55 Washington Street. Sample ballots are avail-able online at www.limerickme.org/registrarofvoters.html.

AlfredAlfred polls open at 8 a.m. to

8 p.m. in the Conant Chapel of the Alfred Parish Church, 8 Kenne-bunk Road.

LymanLyman polls are open 8 a.m.

to 8 p.m. at the Lyman Town Hall, 11 South Waterboro Road. Sample ballots can be seen on the town’s website under public documents.

HollisHollis polls are open 7 a.m. to

8 p.m. at the Hollis Fire Station, 405 Plains Road.

BuxtonBuxton polls are open 6 a.m. to

8 p.m at Buxton Town Hall, 185 Portland Road.

LimingtonLimington polls are open 6

a.m. to 8 p.m at Limington town office, 425 Sokokis Ave.

State of MaineReferendum Questions

Question 1: Citizen’s InitiativeDo you want to allow the pos-

session and use of marijuana under state law by persons who are at least 21 years of age, and allow the cultivation, manufacture, distribu-tion, testing, and sale of marijuana and marijuana products subject to state regulation, taxation and local ordinance?

Question 2: Citizen’s InitiativeDo you want to add a 3% tax on

individual Maine taxable income

above $200,000 to create a state fund that would provide direct sup-port for student learning in kinder-garten through 12th grade public education?

Question 3: Citizen’s InitiativeDo you want to require back-

ground checks prior to the sale or transfer of firearms between individuals not licensed as fire-arms dealers, with failure to do so punishable by law, and with some exceptions for family members, hunting, self-defense, lawful com-petitions, and shooting range activ-ity?

Question 4: Citizen’s InitiativeDo you want to raise the mini-

mum hourly wage of $7.50 to $9 in

2017, with annual $1 increases up to $12 in 2020, and annual cost-of-living increases thereafter; and do you want to raise the direct wage for service workers who receive tips from half the minimum wage to $5 in 2017, with annual $1 in-creases until it reaches the adjusted minimum wage?

Question 5: Citizen’s InitiativeDo you want to allow voters

to rank their choices of candidates in elections for U.S. Senate, Con-gress, Governor, State Senate, and State Representative, and to have ballots counted at the state level in multiple rounds in which last-place candidates are eliminated until a candidate wins by majority?

Question 6: Bond IssueDo you favor a $100,000,000

bond issue for construction, re-construction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for fa-cilities, equipment and property acquisition related to ports, har-bors, marine transportation, freight and passenger railroads, aviation, transit and bicycle and pedestrian trails, to be used to match an esti-mated $137,000,000 in federal and other funds?

Treasurer’s StatementThe State of Maine borrows

money by issuing bonds. General Obligation bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the State and must be submitted statewide to the voters for approval.

Once approved, the Treasurer issues bonds as needed to fund the approved bond projects and uses a rapid 10-year repayment of prin-cipal strategy to retire the debt.

If the bond proposals on the ballot in November 2016 are ap-proved by the voters, general obligation debt service as a per-centage of the State’s General Fund, Highway Fund and Reve-nue Sharing appropriations is ex-pected to be 2.78% in FY17 and 2.99% in FY18.

The 2016 Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election can be found at https://www1.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/citizens-guide2016.pdf


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Waterboro sidewalk project meeting

The town of Waterboro will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall to present information and solicit pub-lic input on the design of a sidewalk on Old Alfred Road.

The new sidewalk would generally run from the entrance of Massabesic Middle School to Friendship Park. Town leaders along with engineers from Wright-Pierce, the town’s consulting fi rm, will be present to answer questions.

This project is funded through the Maine Department of Transporta-tion’s Quality Community Program to improve pedestrian safety. It’s also part of the town’s overall goal of improving safety and walkability along Old Alfred Road.

Call Tom Ursia, the town Plan-ner, at 247-6166, ext. 3, or email to [email protected], for more information.

Dinner theater benefits Odyssey

On Saturday, May 19, at 5:45 p.m., Sanford Maine Stage will present “Café Murder,” a mur-der-mystery dinner-theater event at Massabesic Middle School to benefi t the Odyssey of the Mind teams from Regional School Unit 57. The teams are headed to the

world fi nals. The cost is $15 for adults and $12

for seniors and children under 12. Call 247-4936 for reservations.

New location for recycling meeting

The Waterboro Transfer Station/Recycling Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at a new location – the second fl oor of-fi ce in the original Town Hall.

Garden clubsets plant sale

On Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m.-noon, the Ossipee Meadows Garden Club will hold a plant sale at the historic Taylor House, off Route 5, in Center Waterboro. All proceeds will benefi t the garden club’s scholarship fund, as well as its community projects.

Plants for sale include peren-nials, vegetable and annual seed-lings, herbs and houseplants. In addition, select perennials from the Taylor House gardens will also be available. Call Donna at 247-3604 for more information or to donate plants to the sale.

The Ossipee Meadows Gar-den Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at Waterboro Town Hall. New mem-bers and visitors are welcome. Call Lisa, at 247-6154, or Maggie, at

727-5810, for more information about the club and its programs.

Absentee ballots ready in Waterboro

Absentee ballots are now available from the Waterboro town clerk’s of-fi ce for the June 12 municipal elec-tion. Requests for absentee ballots can be made during normal business hours by calling 247-3166, ext.227, or going online to https://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/Absen-

teeBallot/index.pl. Voting absentee is only available through Thursday, June 7, at 5 p.m.

The polls will be open at Massabesic Middle School, 134 Old Alfred Road, in East Waterboro, from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. on June 12. For those not registered to vote, the

Registrar of Voters will be available on Election Day, as well as dur-ing normal business hours at Town Hall. An I.D. and proof of residency are required.

The annual town meeting will be at held at 10 a.m. on June 16, also at Massabesic Middle School.

MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012

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Shoreland Zoning draft moves toward Nov. 22 vote

Two changes to the draft Waterboro Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, that were made in response to public concern, were central at a recent public hear-ing. The first, according to Board Chair Dennis Abbott, “Takes the town out of the business of reg-ulating or granting permits for docks” on residential waterfront properties. The second makes clear that a building permit is not required for routine upkeep and maintenance on properties in the shoreland zone, but that one is re-quired for any “structural chang-es.” The ordinance states that it is the homeowner’s responsibility to find out whether or not any proposed changes are considered to be structural. This brings the shoreland requirements in line with land in the rest of the town.

Town Administrator Gary Lamb also explained that there will be an edit to the wording in Section 15 C on docks and piers that currently reads, “Waterboro doesn’t regulate, enforce or per-mit piers, docks, wharfs, bridges and uses extending over or be-low the normal high-water line or within a wetland.” Noting the potential confusion in this word-ing, he said the words, “Require building permits for,” is to re-place “permit” in the new word-ing.

Some in attendance ques-tioned items in the town’s pro-posed ordinance that they be-lieved to be new. Lamb agreed that they were new, in that they differ from the old town ordi-nance in place since 1996. He then explained that the old ordi-

nance was “Hugely out of com-pliance with state law,” so that what looked new was not so, as it had, in fact, been required by state law for around 20 years.

The Board will vote on the new ordinance at their Tuesday, Nov. 22 meeting.

Signatures gathered to move Town Meet-ing question

As Waterboro voters go to the polls Tuesday at Massabesic High School East on West Road, in ad-dition to voting, they will have an opportunity to sign a petition that will place the question of wheth-er the Waterboro will leave the Town Meeting form of govern-ment behind, in favor of referen-dum voting. The petition reads, “To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Town Charter Section 212 to abolish the Town Meet-ing, conferring the powers of the town Meeting upon the Board of Selectmen, including setting the annual budget, subject to ap-proval by referendum vote of the registered voters of the Town.” According to the Charter, a min-imum of 15% of registered vot-ers must sign the petition, which Town Administrator Gary Lamb estimates at around 732 signa-tures. Successful collection of the required number of signatures will then allow the question to be placed on the ballot for voters to decide the fate of Town Meeting at the June, 2017 election.

Dave Benton new Public Works Director

After conducting interviews, Town Administrator Gary Lamb announced that David Benton of Waterboro has been appointed new Public Works Director. Ben-ton replaces Doug Foglio who resigned as of October 1. Lamb thanked Foglio for his service as

he continues to help during the transition, and stated that he looks forward to working with Benton.

Library temporarily closed for repairs

Waterboro Library’s furnace failed earlier in October, and a temporary heater caused fumes that required closing the building. Installation of the new burner was scheduled to be underway and it is hoped that the library will re-open Saturday Nov. 4 or Monday Nov 7. In the meantime, patrons are asked to call the library at 247-3363, check with the library’s website, www.waterborolibrary.org or its Facebook page to check its status.

PTO sponsors Turkey Trot

The 3rd Annual Turkey Trot will take place at Waterboro El-ementary School on Saturday, November 12. Registration for the 1-mile walk/run starts at 9:30 and the race will start at 10:30. There will be a giant raffle at the end of the race and the first place adult will win a turkey and the first place 5th grader or under will receive a turkey and first choice of the raffle prizes. Registration costs $10 per person, with a $30 maximum cost per family. The first 100 kids registered up to Grade 5 will receive a free Turkey Trot T-shirt.

The route will take runners around the loop in front of the school and around the play-ground, out onto Old Alfred Road, through the fire department road, down Rte. 5 and back to the school. Registration forms can be found on the Waterboro Ele-mentary School Facebook page. Payment can be made the day of the race. FMI, email to [email protected].

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The regular firearm season for deer opened on Oct. 29 for resi-dents and concludes on Saturday, Nov. 26.

“Opening day of deer season is an eagerly awaited event that draws together family and friends year after year,” said Chandler Woodcock, Commissioner, De-partment of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. “It’s a Maine tradition filled with memories and antici-pation that encompasses genera-tions.”

Maine has over 225,000 li-censed hunters, a number that has increased each of the past five years. Hunting continues to be an economic catalyst in much of Maine, supporting over 3,400 jobs with an economic output of over $338 million.

Following a 2016 winter that was on average warmer than usu-al, hunters should see more deer than last year. If normal hunting conditions and normal hunter ef-fort prevail, IFW biologists believe that the deer harvest will be higher than last year’s 20,325 deer. For the past eight years, the deer har-vest has averaged 20,900.

“Last year’s winter was more moderate than what we usually ex-perience in Maine, and as a result, we have increased the number of Any-Deer permits in southern, cen-tral and western Maine,” said Kyle Ravana, IFW’s deer biologist.

The department manages white-tailed deer through regulat-ed hunting, and controls the deer population in parts of the state to limit vehicle crashes, reduce in-stances of lyme disease and reduce property damage complaints. In other areas of the state, the depart-ment manages the deer population to increase opportunities for hunt-ing and viewing.

The state’s multiple deer sea-sons begin the Saturday after La-bor Day and continue into mid-De-

cember. These structured seasons, along with controlling the harvest of female deer in the 29 wildlife management districts across the state through the Any Deer permit system, allows biologists to man-age population trends.

Hunting continues to be an ex-tremely safe sport. Last year, there were only four hunting-related firearm injuries, and two of those were self-inflicted. Over the past ten years, Maine has averaged only seven incidents per year, and there has been only one fatality in that time period.

“Nearly half of our hunting-re-lated firearm injuries are self-in-flicted, so hunters are reminded to treat every firearm as if it is load-ed, and always keep your firearm pointed in a safe direction,” says Corporal John MacDonald of the Maine Warden Service.

If you plan on hunting this year, experienced hunters are en-couraged to introduce someone new to the sport. An apprentice license is available to both resi-dents and non-residents, and sales of the license have increased by nearly 50% since they were first introduced in 2008. An apprentice license allows someone to hunt in the presence of an experienced hunter. For more information, please visit http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/apprentice-ship.htm.

And remember; please seek landowner permission on the land you want to hunt. Asking for per-mission only takes a minute, and the time that it takes benefits both you and the future of hunting.

“So many of our outdoor tra-ditions are made possible through the generosity of private landown-ers,” said Woodcock. “Please treat private land as if it were your own, and remember to thank any land-owner who allows you access to hunt.”

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Allison Salley broke a 1-1 tie with just 1:17 left in the game to lift Skowhegan (14-3-1) to the Class A state title over Massabe-sic in varsity field hockey on Sat-urday, Oct. 29 in Bath.

The Mustangs entered the con-test riding high after an emotional 2-1 win over rival Marshwood in the Class A South regional game just three days prior, but peren-nial powerhouse Skowhegan was ready for a fast start and they controlled the early play while Massabesic struggled to get their footing.

At the halfway point of the first half, Maleia Kelso scored off a penalty corner to give the Indians, winner of 16 consecutive Class A North regional crowns, a 1-0 lead and the teams went into the break with the score the same, at 1-0.

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game going in the second half, carrying the play while being awarded multiple penalty cor-ners. With 6:28 left, Jackie Bearse made the hard work and effort pay off as she banged home a goal off a penalty corner, Morgan Pike as-sisting, and the score was tied 1-1.

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The lady Mustangs were third and the men were fourth at the an-nual class A South Regional Cross Country Championships held Sat-urday, Oct. 29 at Twin Brook Rec-reation Park in Cumberland. Fal-mouth took first in both the men’s and ladies division’s.

Donovan Duffy lead the way for the Mustang men with a 17:27.61, good for tenth overall out of a field of 119 runners and Massabesic’s men finished fourth out of 17 teams, with 126 points.

Falmouth placed three runners in the top five, led by winner Jer-emiah Sands’ 16:39.41, and they posted just 56 team points. Deer-ing was runner-up with 89 points, Scarborough was third with 111 and the Scots were fifth, right be-hind their neighbors from Massa-besic, with 145.

Alex Swett (16th) and Jacob Aboud (20th) both cracked the top 20 and, along with teammate Duffy, were among just 25 run-ners who turned in a time under the 18-minute mark.

Malika Pasch of Falmouth was first overall with a 19:18.13, one of just 10 runners to post a time under the 21-minute mark

for the ladies, and Falmouth com-pleted the Class A regional title sweep with the ladies totaling just 75 points. Bonny Eagle was run-ner-up with 86 points, Massabesic was third with 123, Biddeford had 138 and Kennebunk and Scarbor-ough tied for fifth with 155.

Kylie Johnson (20:38.03) was seventh and the top finisher for Massabesic. Hallie Benton was 18th, freshman Sarah Cloutier was 24th, Hope Saucier was 26th and Emily Cyr was 48th out of a field of 114 runners.

The Scots had excellent per-formances as well, placing four runners in the top 14 as Ami Beaumier was third, Kayla Ray-mond was 10th, Abbie Nelson was 13th and Christine Troy was 14th.

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place, as five players from each school compete in an 18-hole round with the top four scores counting toward the team score. Ethan Laverriere led the way for Massabesic with a 91, Caleb Roy shot 92, Ryan Townsend had a 94 and Ethan Nugent carded a 102.

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They began the year with a loss and ended it with a loss in the championship game, but in between the Jr. Mustangs brought pride and their best season ever to the Massabesic Area Youth Foot-ball and Cheering (MAYFC) pro-gram.

The Scots dropped the Jr. Mus-tangs in their opening game 20-12, but the gang in green ripped off five consecutive regular season wins after that. They hammered Windham 32-6; topped Portland in an OT thriller 20-14 the next week; slammed Sanford 44-6 in week four and Scarborough 44-22 in week five and they finished the streak with a 44-0 romp over South Portland before dropping the final regular season game to Thonton Academy.

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semi-finals and the #2 seeded Scots and Jr. Mustangs finished regulation deadlocked at 12-12, forcing the game into an extra period of play. The Jr. Mustangs drove the ball the length of the field for a score and converted a two-point conversion to go ahead 20-12. Their defense, a source of pride all year, kept the Scots of-fense in check with a solid defen-sive stand to secure the win and a date in the Gold Ball game against the #1 seeded Jr. Trojans from Thornton Academy.

The Trojans took the title game with a 24-0 win, but, even with the loss, a new era for Massabesic football had dawned.

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I came to Maine in seventy-eight, With Bob Boland, now gone, my wonderful mate.We were glad to find Sanford, and raise children here.Among friendly people who work hard and care.I served in the House for eight busy years, Constituents brought me their smiles and their tears.I worked hard to answer their questions and needs,And shared in their learning as I chased down the leads.

Did you see that I’ve authored important legislation?And that some of it was the very first in the nation? Labels on cell phones about brain cancer dangers Brought down the wrath of manufacturers and strangers.Who knew the warnings were there in their guides? Was it in small print? Just to cover their hides?

And imagine suggesting insurance coverage for prevention!Maine Medical Association and insurers howled at my intention.When I asked to give parents ingredients in vaccines,They accused me of using scare tactics as meansTo cause parents to decide against inoculations;But my goal was just data to cool accusations. Well, how about cost estimates for upcoming bills?They replied, “That’s impossible, focus only on ills.”

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pulse) attack by a terrorist or rogue nation. Either could take down the electric grid for months, and require years to repair. Many people would perish in the fi rst year. I’d like to close out my campaign with a brief review for you of the key points about it, and what we’ve done in Maine to cause us to be considered national leaders.

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Halloween strollIn spite of wind and rain, the

Halloweeners — witches, dragons, tigers, fairies and everything in between — were lined up outside Alfred Elementary School this last Friday evening. The line snaked out the door and down the walk. Once inside the well-decorated gym, they circled the room, collect-ing candy for their bags from older youngsters who were dispensing goodies, and to the cafeteria for an opportunity to admire each other’s costumes and do a craft. Mostly it seemed to be turning a lollypop into a ghost.

There were cider and cookies and plenty of sweets which on any other night would be discouraged. But this was Halloween; even some parents joined in the fun by arriving in costume. Probably the most original arrival was the father dressed as a washing machine. His wife came as a basket of laundry! There were also other originals. A little girl carried an umbrella fes-tooned with colorful streamers. A dragon was seen but no clowns. Law enforcement and the mili-tary were represented plus several witches. It was evident everyone enjoyed pretending they were someone else.

Holiday activities

Almost all the table are al-ready booked by vendors for the

Holiday Fair on Nov. 19 and 20 at Alfred Elementary School but anyone wanting to try for the lim-ited space left may call 247-1034. The fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 11 being Veter-an’s Day there will be no school. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Nov. 15. Parents are asked to

contact teachers to schedule a time. Nov. 16 is an early release day. The Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23 to Nov. 25. The theme for Hat and Bubble Gum Day on Nov. 10 is goals. The hat should some-how be decorated with something that reflects the student’s goal. A $1 donation for the PTSA will be needed to wear the hat and obtain

gummies. Fliers advertising the PTSA

Backpack Program are available at school and include lists of foods which can be included. To help with the program or learn more about it contact Julia Chap-lin at [email protected] or call 651-8489.

A coming attraction for those in first and second grades will be “Melton, the Warm Hearted Snowman” on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Massabesic Middle School Gym at 6:30 p.m.

Reformation Sunday

Participants in the unusu-al service at the Parish Church on Reformation Sunday were: Drummer, Barbara Berry, who is usually the organist; Tythingman, Elder Williams, whose duty was to keep people awake by tickling them with a feather on his pole; the Beadle carrying the bible, El-der Dugovic; Foresinger. Brother Ducharme, who initiated the sing-ing, and minister, Rev. Diane Har-vey. Most members of the con-gregation were in subdued shades of black or gray. Notes for the ser-vice were taken from “The Wor-ship of the American Puritans” by Horton Davies.

Parishioners were reminded that Turkey Bucks could be do-nated to York County Shelter for Thanksgiving. It is less expensive for the Shelter to purchase them than having them donated. Gloves and socks are still being collected for Grace Street Mission in Port-land.

There will be All Saints Re-

membrance on Sunday, Nov. 6, with memorial candles and com-munion.

In conjunction with the bake sale by the Friends of the Library, a pie sale will be held on Election Day, Nov. 8 at Conant Chapel.

School intern

Alice-Marie Allen is working in Alfred and Lyman this school year as an administrative intern. She will be in Alfred Monday and Wednesday mornings and all day Fridays. Her background is in spe-cial education, in which she has worked the past seven years. She hopes to finish her Doctorate for Educational Leadership this com-ing spring. She has two sons, Jamal and Joe, who enjoy outdoor sports.

Town hall

The polls open at 8 a.m. on Nov. 8 and close at 8 p.m. in Conant Chapel. Besides electing our country’s leaders, there will be a referendum vote on the Alfred Comprehensive Plan. Copies of the plan are available at Town Hall and on the town website, www.al-fredme.us.

Town Clerk Andy Bors reports there were two births in Alfred in October, five deaths, seven burial permits issued, and no marriages. He licensed 17 altered dogs, 3 un-altered, and sold four hunting and fishing licenses.

Thomas Holland, the animal control officer, reports only two stray dogs were found and returned to owners, and one cat which had been injured in a car accident, and which later died.

Lyman Elementary School NewsJoy Spencer

MakerSpace If you haven’t taken a peek

into the MakerSpace in Room 10 you might like to do that in the near future. One of the activities that the students may be engaged in is 3D Printing. Charlie Cian-iolo, Technology Specialist, de-scribes the program as, “poised to have a massive impact on the learning of students. A 3D printer in education is unique compared to other technologies. The mindset of the student becomes one where it is okay to fail and encourages experimentation in their learning. Our 3D printing before and after school programs have been the spark to ignite students’ creativity and interest in a future technology that will benefit students for years to come.”

Halloween funAbout 150 people attended the

second annual Halloween Stroll sponsored by the Lyman Elemen-tary PTC on Oct. 28. Students and their families were warned to be prepared to be spooked as soon as they entered the building and they weren’t disappointed. The primary wing was decorated with spider webs, black and orange lights and folks dressed at ev-

ery classroom door in garb from football players to an evil queen. These costumed characters were actually former students of LES and adults passing out candy to the trick or treaters.

After leaving the hallway the students were invited to enter the gym where everyone could get a glimpse of children and adults, many who joined right into the fun including Hercules with a flame on his head that could be activated at a whim, a Tootsie Roll and a variety of fairy tale charac-ters such as Snow White. Many animals were represented as well as witches and zombies. Along the walls were games galore. There was a ball toss, candy corn toss, bowling, eyeball toss toward a skeleton, and pin the facial fea-tures on a pumpkin while blind-folded – just to mention a few.

Arriving in styleÀ very lucky student was

treated to a ride to school in one of the Goodwin Mills fire trucks escorted by a rescue vehicle on Oct. 27. Fifth grader, Julia Hall won a crossword puzzle contest provided by the members of the Firefighter and Rescue Associ-ation, earning a trip to school in one of their trucks.

Julia arrived at the fire station in time to get a tour of the facility

and accept a goody bag from the firefighters. She and the school nurse, Betty Soule Parent, arrived at school to find that the whole student body was outside to greet them. Accompanying Julia were Chief Roger Hooper, Captain Rob Lang, Ltd. Pat Sartorial, Firefight-ers Joe Demers, Jake Cole and Jake Boyden.

The Brock youngsters, Area as Davy Crockett, and Boden as a policeman, the children of Jamie and Allie Brock, enjoyed the refreshments after the Halloween stroll at Alfred Elementaty School.

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CARE AND PROTECTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATIONDOCKET NUMBER: 16CP0083LA

Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTSEssex County Juvenile Court

2 Appleton Street, Lawrence, MA 01840, 978-725-4900

TO: Eric W. Franzen A petition has been presented to this court by Haverhill DCF, seeking, as to the following child(ren), Haley M. Franzen, that said child(ren) be found in need of care and protection and com-mitted to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child(ren) named herein, if it finds that the child(ren) is/are in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child(ren) would be served by said disposition. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on 12/14/2016 09:00 AM Hearing on Merits (CR/CV) You may bring an attorney with you. If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you. If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter. For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magistrate at 978-725-4900.

WITNESS:

Hon. Mark Newman, FIRST JUSTICE

Judith M. Brennan, Assistant Clerk Magistrate

DATE ISSUED: 10/14/2016

STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT ALFREDYORK, ss.

PROBATE NOTICES

Notice is hereby given by the respective petitioners that they have filed proceedings in the following matters. These matters will be heard at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as they may be on the fourteenth day of November, 2016 at the York County Probate Court, 45 Kennebunk Road, Alfred, Maine, 04002. The prayers for relief may be granted on or after the hearing date if no sufficient objection be heard. This notice complies with the requirements of the Maine Probate Code and Probate Rule 4. THIS IS A RETURN DAY ONLY. NO APPEARANCE IS NECESSARY. HOWEVER, ANY OBJECTIONS MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO HEARING AND MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE COURT RULES.

LYDIA ROSE McDONALD-RUE of Buxton. Petition that the name of Lydia Rose McDonald-Rue may be changed to Lydia Rose McDonald Rue, presented by Charles Rue and Ansley Rue, father and mother of said Lydia Rose McDonald-Rue, minor, of 64 Union Falls Road, Buxton, Maine, 04093, telephone number – 929-5648.

Dated: October 31, 2016

Carol J. Lovejoy Register of Probate

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He was born in West-brook, May 20, 1930 the son of Clyde and Mildred Dyer.

James graduated from West-brook High school and served in the National Guard. After high school her served in the United States Air Force in Korea, during the Korean Conflict, and later in Sumter, SC. until his discharge in 1955.

After his service to this coun-try, he worked for AT&T, later Lucent as a technician until he re-tired in 1985.

James was a member of the Hollis Center Baptist Church and the Bible study group. He enjoyed bowling, watching the New En-gland Patriots and reading the Bible.

He is predeceased by a son James Jr., and three brothers George, Byron and Adrian Dyer.

James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Theresa Peters Dyer of Windham, a daughter and her companion Lisa Dyer and Wil-liam Hesketh of Hollis, three sisters Grace Jordon of Gorham, Myrtle Miller of Arundel and Mary Bruns of Scarborough, three grandchildren Danielle, Macey

and Morgan. The family would like to thank

VNA Home Health and Hospice, St. Joseph’s, Dr. Brett Loffredo, and the staff and doctors at Mercy Hospital for their care and con-sideration of James over the last months.

A graveside service with mili-tary honors was held on Nov.1 at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale with Rev. Ron Sargent officiating. Dennett, Craig & Pate 13 Portland Road, Buxton(Bar Mills) are in charge of the ar-rangements. Providing services to our Veterans with pride.

Carl Douglas BrowningCarl Douglas Browning, 78,

of Cape Porpoise, died peacefully at home sur-rounded by his family on Oct. 25, 2016.

He was born Nov. 15, 1937 in G u e r n s e y County Ohio to Norman A. and Margaret O. Browning who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gail Browning.

Carl graduated from New Phil-adelphia High School in Ohio and shortly after joined the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the destroyer USS Beatty. He resided in San-ford, Maine for many years and was known in the community for his work as a Master Electrician and owner of Browning’s Green-house. He was also a member of the Sanford Volunteer Fire De-partment. He was an avid garden-er and enjoyed bird watching and traveling with his family.

Other surviving family in-clude; a sister Karen (Joseph) Pace and brother John (Norma) Browning; daughters, Nancy (Tim) Yost and Susan Browning and grandson Benjamin Yost.

He is preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Edward and Gene Browning.

A celebration of life will be held in June 2017 when a tree will be planted in his memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the New Philadelphia High School Alumni Association (Quaker Foundation) at www.quakerfoun-dation.org

The Autumn Green Funeral Home in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.

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OBITUARIES

SMHC health education programs for November

Southern Maine Health Care is

offering the following health edu-cation programs during the month of November. This listing is also available on the SMHC website at www.smhc.org under Community Programs.

CANCER CARE

Macrobiotics Natural Foods Cooking Class

Macrobiotics is a natural ap-proach to health and sickness. A macrobiotic diet consists of whole foods and cooking techniques brimming with health giving qual-ities. Should you be facing a seri-ous illness or simply looking for better health, we encourage you to explore the possibilities. Present-ed by Macrobiotic Master Chef Connie Arnold.

FREE, Nov. 26, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sweetser School, 50 Moody Street, Saco. Pre-registra-tion required 283-7320.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

Childbirth Education Class This class will cover a variety

of birth information, as well as pain control, stages of labor, po-sitions, breathing and much more. Let us help you become more informed so you can create real-istic goals and expectations for your most perfect day. Expectant mothers should be in their last tri-mester.

Every 4-5 weeks on a Satur-day (Nov. 19), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Med-ical Center Drive, Biddeford, Cost: $75. Pre-registration is re-quired 283-7350.

Daddy Survival Class This class is for first time Dads

who will be looking to get more information in a brief version of the amazing year ahead. Topics include: planning and preparing for your new addition, labor from a man’s point of view and what to expect once you get home; from

the first few weeks to the chang-ing year ahead.

FREE, Nov. 22, 6 to 8 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Biddeford. Pre-reg-istration required 283-7350.

The “Grand” Parent A class for grandparents-to-be.

Grandma/Grandpa, Nana/Pop, Mémère/Pépère, what’s your name going to be? Information to prepare you for your baby’s baby. So many changes and so many choices. Come join us to learn basic Infant CPR, Car Seat Safety and review new information since your child was a newborn.

FREE, Nov. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Biddeford. Pre-reg-istration required 283-7350.

Safe Baby - Infant Safety &

Infant/Toddler CPR This class provides a non-cer-

tificate course by the American Heart Association to family and friends, as well as basic home

safety for your baby as they grow.Third Thursday of each month

(Nov. 17), 6 to 9 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Biddeford, Cost: $35/cou-ple; $20/person. Pre-registration required 283-7350.

CLASSES/EVENTS

Adult Day Services for Alz-heimer’s & Dementia – Sanford

SMHC’s Adult Day Service Program promotes the well-being of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Participants enjoy dif-ferent activities in a therapeutic environment designed to maxi-mize their current abilities. For the caregiver, the Adult Day Ser-vice Program offers support and education, as well as a break from the responsibility of providing 24-hour care.

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., The Pavilion, 35 July Street, Sanford. For more information, call 490-7650.

Total Joint Replacement Ed-ucation Class

Designed for those consider-ing total joint replacement. Par-ticipants will learn what to expect before, during and after their pro-cedure and stay in the hospital. Open to anyone interested.

FREE, First Thursday (Nov. 3), 1 to 2:30 p.m. and third Thurs-day (Nov. 17), 3 to 4:30 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Biddeford, 1st floor, Classroom 1. To pre-register (not required), call 283-1126.

Weight Loss Surgery Infor-

mation SessionIs weight loss surgery the right

decision for you? Have you tried the other weight loss methods and nothing seems to work? If you’re considering weight loss surgery, then this introductory class is for you. Information will be present-ed about nutrition, resources, and other topics to help with the life-style and emotional adjustments you may face.

FREE, Second Wednesday of each month (Nov. 9), 5 to 6 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Biddeford. Regis-tration is required 284-2630.

FREE, Fourth Thursday of each month (Nov. 17), 5 to 6 p.m., 25 June Street, Sanford. Registra-tion is required 284-2630.

Smoking Cessation SessionsThere’s never been a better

time to quit. Southern Maine Health Care offers a smoking cessation program involving one on one sessions designed to offer the tobacco user all the informa-tion and tools required to become tobacco free. The Certified To-bacco Treatment Specialist will offer insights into smoking habits, stress and the relationship it has to smoking, as well as nicotine replacement options available. Ongoing support is also valuable in guiding the tobacco user to be-come tobacco free

FREE Individualized Ses-sions, SMHC Pulmonology, 9

Healthcare Drive, Biddeford. Call 283-6408 for appointment.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alzheimer’s Support GroupOpen to anyone that has a

loved one diagnosed with Alzhei-mer’s or any form of dementia. The group helps participants un-derstand the process of the dis-ease and allows for sharing and questions. Those attending the daytime support group are able to bring their loved one with them who will attend the Pavilion’s Activity group during the support group. The group is supported by the Alzheimer Association of Maine.

FREE, First Wednesday of each month (Nov. 2), 7 to 9 p.m. and third Wednesday (Nov. 16), 10 a.m. to noon, Pavilion Confer-ence Room, 35 July Street, San-ford. For More information, call 490-7650.

Breast Cancer Survivors

Support GroupFREE, Second and fourth

Thursday of each month (Nove. 10 only), 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Biddeford, Webber Building, 2nd floor Conference Room. For more information, call 283-7805.

Cancer Support Group - SacoWe welcome those affect-

ed by cancer and their family/friends. Support, information, and networking will be provided by skilled facilitators.

FREE, Fourth Monday of each month (Nov. 28), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., SMHC Walk-In Care, 655 Main Street (entrance on Ross Road), Saco - 2nd floor Confer-ence Room. Registration required 283-7320.

Mature Women’s Support

GroupThis group discusses issues

pertaining to life as we grow old-er. This is a 50+ age group.

FREE, Every other Tuesday (November 1, 15), 4 to 5:15 p.m., SMHC Medical Center, 1 Medi-cal Center Drive, Biddeford. For more information call 240-8638.

Parkinson’s Disease Support

GroupA place to share information

and support for people with Par-kinson’s disease, their families, caregivers and those in related health fields.

FREE, Second Thursday of each month (Nov. 10), 2 to 4 p.m., Huntington Common, Ross Road, Kennebunk. For more informa-tion, call Selena Carey 767-9773.

Young Widow & Widowers

Support GroupHosted by Center for Grieving

ChildrenFREE, Second and fourth Fri-

day of each month (Nov. 11, 25), 6:30 to 8 p.m., Cancer Care Cen-ter of York County, 27 Industrial Avenue, Sanford. Registration is required 775-5216.

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The York County Shelter Pro-grams (YCSP) was honored with the prestigious “Nicholas Halias Law Enforcement Award,” during the New Futures 2016 Annual Recognition Dinner on October 13.

YCSP, along with (recently re-tired) Eliot Police Chief Ted Short and Kristina Goodwin, began the foundation for what became “Community Access to Recov-ery.” Community Access to Re-covery is a Service Provider and Law Enforcement program on the Seacoast of Southern Maine and

York County Shelter Programs honored for fight in opiate crisis

New Hampshire. Modeled after Project Hope, in Gloucester, MA, Community Access to Recovery provides help to any person who is afflicted by a heroin addiction.

In the presence of Tom Coderre, Chief of Staff, SAMH-SA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) YCSP Clinical Director, Jen Ouel-lette, joined other members of the Community Access to Recovery as they were presented with the “Nicholas Halias Law Enforce-ment Award.”

Appointed to this post by Presi-dent Obama, Chief of Staff Coderre is a passionate advocate and com-mitted public servant eager to re-duce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. Chief Coderre works closely with the White House on the issue of addiction.

YCSP is a nonprofit organi-zation that serves people with addiction, mental health, poverty, and homelessness in a variety of capacities and is located in Alfred, Maine.SAMHSA Chief of Staff Tom Coderre and YCSP Clinical Director, Jen

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subs for lunch. Signs for the event were donated by M&H signs out of Westbrook. Other club mem-bers helped with parking and/or volunteered at the Club’s table in the fair, offering hand-made crafts by members, club memberships, and raffle tickets for the penny raf-fle. “Vendors pay $40/table, and are required to donate an item to the raffle,” said Sage. All proceeds from the table costs and the raffle are for the Robbie Foundation.

There were about 25 vend-ers present, including consultants from home sales companies such as Tupperware, Scentsy, Thir-

ty-One bags, LuLaRoe, Origami Owl, Tastefully Simple, and Sea-cret. There were also local crafters selling their wares: bracelets by Linda Woodcock of Arundel, My Bay Bracelets; glass crafts from Dianne Farrington; Woodart by G and J, handmade birdfeeders, banks and cutting and cribbage boards by George Francis and his son Dale of Buxton, and Becky Hebert with her homemade crafts: candle holders, knitted and wood-en ornaments. “We all get to know each other, and do several fairs together each year,” said Brenda Walker of Origami Owl.

Barb Marais of Windham, a Thirty-One consultant, said that she comes every year. “I like be-

ing able to donate each year, love the raffle, and it’s fun to see people come back each year,” she said. Marais also has a personal connec-tion. “I have a friend in Brownfield whose son has received equipment from the Robbie Foundation.”

The Craft Fair raised just under $1,000 for the Robbie Foundation, and the Foundation itself couldn’t be more thrilled. “There is a huge need out there,” said director Gi-erie. “We are really the only spe-cial needs organization that bridg-es the gap for what is not funded by insurance. We are the ‘go to’ organization for children with spe-cial needs.” The Robbie Founda-tion serves hundreds of children per year. Gierie went on to ex-

plain that each quarter, the Robbie Foundation receives approximate-ly $50-60,000 worth of requests, and are able to award about $10-15,000 each quarter. “There are so many children whose needs are unmet.” To put things in perspec-tive, a wheelchair, for example, can cost between $8-10,000. The organization itself holds 5 fund-raisers a year, “so we really need community involvement.” Gierie continued, “If we had 10 groups or individuals doing fundraisers on their own, such as the Rod and Gun Club, raising about $1000 each, that’s $10,000 that we could use to help a child in need.”

If you would like more infor-mation about the Robbie Founda-

tion, contact Lynn Gierie at [email protected], visit their website at www.robbiefoun-dation.com or find them on Face-book. If you or a group you work with would like to hold a fund-raiser for the Robbie Foundation, such as hold a Jeans Day, or would like to partner with the organiza-tion, Gierie says there is a waiting list of items needed. Contact her at the above, or give her a call at 229-1807. You can also make do-nations online on their website.

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