Orono Observer

A Quarterly Town of Orono Publication September-October-November 2011 Volume 18.3 Leaf & Brush Household Regular Meetings Pickup Hazardous in the Council Chambers Northside - Nov. 7 Waste Disposal Town Council Meetings, 7:00 pm Southside - Nov. 14 Saturday, Oct. 1 September 12, October 17, The Town of Orono will once again The Town of Orono will participate and November 14 be picking up leaves and brush. Leaves along with over 20 greater Bangor area Planning Board Mtgs, 7:00 pm must be bagged and brush neatly stacked towns in the annual collection of house- September 21, October 19, at curbside. hold hazardous waste. On Saturday, and November 16 Pickup for the north side of Stillwater October 1, 2011, Orono residents can River will be the week of November 7, bring their hazardous waste items to 2011. All leaves/brush must be curbside the Bangor Public Works Department 2012 dog tags by Sunday, November 6th. at 530 Maine Avenue, which is near the Dog tags for 2012 will be available at Pickup for the south side of Stillwater Bangor Airport, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 the Town Office after October 15th. River will be the week of November 14, p.m. Additional traffic lanes will be 2011. All leaves/brush must be curb- open again this year, making the process Property Taxes side by Sunday, November 13th. Items quick and easy. placed out after the deadlines will not (Continued on page 7) Due Friday, Sept. 23rd be picked up. Property tax bills were mailed the end Orono Public Works will pick up BLACK BEAR/ORONO of August. The first-half of these taxes leaves/brush Monday through Friday. SHUTTLE are due on Friday, September 23, 2011 Due to reduced staffing levels, it may and the second-half will be due Friday, take longer to pick up all the items. RESUMES SERVICE February 10, 2012. Items placed curbside by the deadlines The Black Bear/Orono Express re- will be picked up. Remember, brush sumed service on August 26th. This Town Office News must be cut into four-foot sections and Shuttle service, which is free to all, Trash will be delayed one day due not be larger than six inches in diameter. brings riders between downtown Orono to the Labor Day holiday and Thanks- (Continued on page 11) and the University of Maine in a thirty- giving Day holiday. minute loop. Entering its third year of Trash will not be delayed service, the Shuttle has exceeded rider- Welcome Back due to the Columbus Day holi- ship expectations, carrying more than day and Veteran’s Day holiday. university of 42,000 riders during the 2010 academic Maine Students year. What’s Inside Page The Town would like to welcome Currently, the Shuttle runs from Mill new and returning University of and Pine Streets in Orono, making stops Arts Day & Adult Ed ...... 11 Maine students, faculty, and friends in the Webster neighborhood, Orchard Code News & Election ...... 10 to Orono. For those who wish to reg- Trails, Talmar Woods, the University Historical Society Event ..... 5 ister to vote, or register their vehicle, Credit Union, the Student Recreation Library News ...... 4 & 5 the Town Office is open M – F from Center, and the Student Union before Orono Festival Day ...... 3 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. If you have returning to the downtown Orono village Police Dept News ...... 8 questions about these, or any of the area. Hours of service are 7:00 am to Recreation News ...... 3 services Orono offers, please stop 10:00 pm Monday through Friday, and Recycling Expanded ...... 7 by to see us, or visit our web site at 12:00 noon to 10:00 pm on Saturdays. Senior Citizens Dinner ...... 2 www.orono.org (Continued on page 9) Webster Mill Cleanup ...... 6 The Town of Orono is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. WPCF News ...... 9 2 Orono Observer

Senior Citizen town of Orono Adopts a Thanksgiving Workplace Smoking Policy Dinner The Town of Orono is dedicated to School, the Keith Anderson Building, providing a healthy and productive the Tredwell Building, and the Public environment for its employees and all Works Garage. Town citizens. Accordingly, the Town Smoking will only be allowed out- is proud to announce that effective Au- doors, at least twenty feet from entry- gust 1, 2011 it will, in accordance with ways, windows, vents and doorways, The Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Maine state law, adopt a Workplace and not in any location that allows Dinner will be held Thursday, Novem- Smoking Policy that makes all of its smoke to circulate back into a Town- ber 17th, 4:30 pm at the Birch Street facilities “smoke free.” School, off Pine Street. The dinner is owned building or facility. “No Smok- sponsored by the Orono Town Employ- This Policy will apply to all Town ing” signs will be posted at the entrance ees. employees, clients, contractors, and to all Town buildings and properties, and visitors, and is in effect three hundred throughout all Town facilities. and sixty-five days per year, twenty- All Orono Senior Citizens Copies of the Workplace Smoking four hours per day. Town facilities are invited to attend. Policy are available at the Town Offices; include, but are not limited to, the Town and, any questions about the Policy can Offices, the Public Safety Building, If you would like to attend, please call be referred directly to the Assistant Man- the Public Library, the Water Pollu- the Town Office at 866-2556 to make ager, Maria Weinberger, at 866-2556 or tion Control Facility, the Birch Street your reservations. [email protected] Daylight Savings ends November 6th REPLACE Batteries When Daylight Savings ends it’s a good time to replace those smoke detector batteries. So when you change the clock back one hour on Sunday, November 6th, replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. Your hometown insurance team since 1956

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Join us (search Dawson Insurance Maine) Orono Observer 3 Orono Parks & Recreation News Office is located at 8 Bennoch Road, the Tredwell Building, call 866-5065 for information on any program. Community PRE-K & Youth House activities After Soccer 19 Bennoch Road school Registrations are now being accepted for the fall Youth Soc- Mondays: Care cer season. Deadline for registrations is Preschool Playgroup, 9:00-11 am, Orono Parks and Recreation offers Monday, September 12th. The Rec Youth Drop in, no cost. Starts Nov. 14th supervised care for your child during Soccer Program is open to all children in Tuesdays: the after school hours Monday through kindergarten through 6th grade. Mary Drew School of Dance Friday from 2:30-5:30 pm. Ballet - preschool, 3-3:30 pm; K- Cost for the program is $25/child for New this year is the Afternoon residents and $35/child for non-residents. 1st grade, 3:30-4:30 pm; grades Session of Pre-K Care from 11:00 Multiple child discounts available! 2-3, 4:30-5:30 pm am -2:30 pm (or 5:30 pm). This new Step Aerobics, 6:00-7:00 pm group of Pre-K Students will be picked Junior League (K-1st grade) Adult Karate, 7:30 pm up at Asa Adams after the morning *Senior League (2-3 grades) Wednesdays: session of Pre-K School. After 2:30 *Pro League (4-6 grade) Downeast School of Fencing, pm the children will be integrated into 4-9 pm the regular Afterschool Care Program *Some games played againstVeazie and Glenburn. Thursdays: until 5:30 pm if that is the desire of the parent(s). Cost for Pre-K Care is $35/ Mary Drew School of Dance week (11 am - 2:30 pm) and $85/week 2nd Pie in the Sky Ballet, 4-6 graders, 3:30-4:30 pm (11 am -5:30 pm). Advanced Ballet, 4:30-5:30 pm 1-Mile Fun Run Step Aerobics, 6:00-7:00 pm The program is open to children and 5k road race Fridays: attending Asa Adams School in kin- dergarten through 5th grade. Saturday, September 10th, in conjunc- Available for rental - book your tion with Orono Festival Day, Destination next birthday party, anniversary or Cost: $50 per school week; or $13 Imagination (DI) will sponsor a 1-Mile dance. per day. The fee is $20 per day dur- Fun Run starting at 9:00 am and a 5K Saturdays: ing School vacations (open 7:30 am Race starting at 9:45 am in the parking lot 2nd Sat. - Contra Dance 8-11 pm –5:30 pm). The program operates on behind the Fire/Police Station. 3rd Sat. - Dadgad Coffeehouse, snow days! Pre-registration is $12/person or $30/ 6-11:00 pm Arrangements will be made for the family. Race Day registration is $15/ first two weeks of kindergarten with person or $35/family. programs available each day at 1:00 Youth pm. Call 866-5065 for more infor- First 40 to register will receive a limited mation. 2011 Race t-shirt! Race registrations are Football available at www.oronorec.com or www. oronocreates.com. Come and join in the fun while learning to play the game of football! Each level progresses from Flag for the 1-2 graders to Orono Village Festival Flag with equipment for the 3-4 graders and Saturday, September 10th Full Contact with equipment for 5-6 graders. Join in the food, fun, crafts, and entertainment for all ages in downtown Practices vary depending on grade groups Orono on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Mark your calendar, and check with games on the weekends. The Full Con- the website at www.orono.org and Cable Channel 7 for details about the tact Program plays in a league which requires day. New this year - Chili Cook-Off. some traveling. Starts the week of August 22nd. Cost: Flag Football (1-2 graders) $30. Contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 866-5065 to reserve a booth Flag w/Equipment (3-4 graders) $45. Full or table for the festival. Contact (5-6 graders) $45. Multiple child discount – Family Rate $70. 4 Orono Observer Orono Library News Corner The Orono Public Library serves all ages. For more information or to sign up for a program, call us at 866-5060 or visit us on the web at www.orono.org. Or, better yet, come to the library for a full view of our services. ADULT PROGRAMS Youth PROGRAMS Beginner and intermediate computer classes taught September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! What is the by Shellie Batuski will be offered at the library starting in best back to school gift for your special student? A library card! October. Each class will meet once a week for six weeks: Visit us to find out how to get one… (It’s really easy!) If your day and time to be announced. Please visit our web site or child is beginning Kindergarten, he/she will be visiting with contact the library for additional information. the class at least once a month and will receive a library card application form to bring home. E-Readers @the Library: This one-night workshop will cover demonstrations of the iPad, the Sony, and Nook Festival Day Activities. Saturday, September 10th, 9 am e-readers and tips on how to use the free on-line e-book – 1 pm. If your child has read ten books this summer, he/she downloads. Bring your own E-Reader and laptop (if you may open up a TD BankNorth savings account with ten dollars have them) and plenty of questions. James Jackson San- already in it! Look out for the bank’s mascot as he wiggles born of Maine Infonet will be the presenter in the library’s about the festival, and visit the library to find out more! community room, Tuesday, Oct. 4th at 6:30 pm. Every Thursday. Infant Story Time ~ 10:15 am, ages birth MEDICARE 101: This one-night workshop will cover to 2 years and their parents. Toddler Story Time ~11:00 am, the basics of Medicare, Parts A and B, Medicare Advantage ages 2 to 4 years and their parents. Join us for stories, songs plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. and finger plays! We will also discuss options for subsidies and/or extra Teen Game Afternoons. Beginning Thursday, September help to pay for Medicare. Bring your questions! Instruc- 1st. Meet your friends for some laptop-free time! Every tor: Colleen Jordan, Date: Wednesday, October 5th, Time: Thursday, from 3ish to 4ish, enjoy snacks while playing board 6:00-8:00 pm games. No need to sign up, just show up. Let us know you’d like to play games and we’ll get you set up! ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A SCAM ARTIST? This workshop will help participants learn how to better Teen Movie Night at the Library! For 6th grade and up. protect yourself from scams connected to things such as September 15th, October 13th, November 10th, December credit cards, charity donations, online shopping, telemar- 15th; 5-7 pm. Pizza and popcorn will be served. keting, insurance and Medicare. Teen Mysteries. Dates and times to be announced. Let Instructor: Colleen Jordan, Date: Wednesday, October Louise know that you are interested. 19th, Time: 6:00-8:00 pm Pajama Story Time. Thursdays ~ September 29th, October 27th, November 17th and December 22nd. All ages welcome. ADULT READING GROUPS Climb into your pajamas and join us for some cozy stories to The Tuesday Readers will meet September 20 at 10 get you ready for a warm and comfy sleep. 6 pm. am. The book selection is The Lady and the Unicorn MeSBA Club. Tuesdays ~ September 27th, October 25th, by best-selling author, Tracy Chevalier. “A delightful November 29th and December 20th. For Grades 4 and up – historical novel…Marvelously imagined and sharply read and discuss books from the Maine Student Book Award constructed, with a good feel for the people and the era: list. Come for pizza, fun discussions and games. Please call a fascinating portrait of the intersection of life and art.” to reserve your slice of pizza: 866-5060. 5:30-6:30 pm. Kirkus Reviews Guys Read Too! A book group for boys, grades 4-7 and The Thursday Thoughtful Readers will meet the third dads or mentors. Pre-registration required: 866-5060. Thursday of the month from 3:00 to 4:30 pm beginning Four meeting dates: November 16th, January 18th, September 15. The book selection will be announced in March 7th and May 2nd. Meetings take place at the next few weeks. the Senior Center, 5:30-7 pm. Both groups are led by Friends’ member, Judy Hakola, Kindred Spirits. A book group for girls, and will meet in the Community Room of the Library. grades 4-7 and their moms or mentors. The groups are open to all and readers from surrounding Pre-registration required: 866-5060. Four meeting towns are most welcome to join. For more information dates: October 5th, December 7th, February 15th and to reserve copies of the books, please visit the library and April 4th. Meetings take place at the Senior or call 866-5060. Center, 5:30-7 pm. Orono Observer 5 LIBRARY NeWS closure. Please feel free to contact the Town Manager directly with any ques- Visitors to the Orono Public Library tions or concerns about this matter. may have noticed from time to time Fall Program during summer months the building MORE LIBRARY Orono Historical Society can become uncomfortably warm. We would like to let Library patrons know YOUTH PROGRAMS that the Town Council became aware of TEA TIME & PHOTOS Special Saturdays with RSU 26 this issue shortly after the Library’s first Adult and Community Education. full year of operation; and, has recently October 1st, 10:30am, Messy Art with 4-6 PM engaged in discussions about potential Louise, at the Library. November 5th, solutions. Thursday, October 6, 2011 10:30 am, Wes Booth, Magician, at the At this juncture, the Council is review- Keith Anderson Community House. De- ing all options, including the possible cember 3rd, 10:30 am, Hula Hoopla, at Orono Town Council Chambers installation of air conditioning at the the Keith Anderson Community House. 59 Main Street Library. Until a final determination Free programs for families! Orono, Maine can be made as to the feasibility of this 2011 Halloween Party with Orono undertaking, the Town has crafted a Parks & Recreation. Friday, October A Digital Presentation policy that will ensure that the health 28th, 4:30 – 6 pm at the Orono Public of Orono’s Vintage Photos and safety of its employees and citi- Library. Stories, crafts, hay rides and zens will not be adversely affected by treats! conditions of high heat. Under certain Free to the Public limited circumstances, the Town may Maine Discovery Museum Pass. make a determination as to the necessity We give out one pass each day, allow- Complimentary of closing the Library for short periods; ing up to four people in your group free Tea and Assorted Refreshments of course, every effort will be made to admission to the museum. Call us to inform patrons in advance of a Library reserve a pass.

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Webster Mill Operation Days WINTER Clean-Up Schedule at the PARKING BAN Orono Landfill The Webster Mill clean-up and rede- With the approaching velopment project continues on a steady The days of operation at the Orono winter season, a brief re- pace. During August the remaining Landfill are Wednesdays and Saturdays view of off-street parking regulations petroleum, asbestos and other hazard- each week from 8 AM to 4 PM. Obtain is useful to avoid inconvenience. The ous wastes still in the structure were a permit at the Town Office, 59 Main Town of Orono has a “parking ban” from removed. Street. Limited winter hours will start November 1 to April 15. Motor vehicles in December. The prospective developer -- Webster must be parked in off-street locations Point LLC – which is planning a 24- If you have any questions or concerns, between 12 midnight and 8:00 am. unit residential condominium on the please feel free to contact the Public During a major snow storm, the site – also began demolition of the mill Works Department at 866-5062. Public Works Department has to plow building. This will be completed at the the streets in the daytime. Vehicles end of September. Orono Thrift Shop in residential areas are required to be A major part of the clean-up project, parked off street at these times to aid in Located in the Birch Street the remediation of contaminated soils snow removal. If owners of motor ve- along the site’s river banks, will then Community Building. hicles do not comply, they can be fined begin the first week of October and take Hours Open: from $10 to $100 each day or vehicles about six weeks to complete. Funding 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, Wednesdays can be towed. Please help the snow plow for the clean-up comes from the EPA and 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, Saturdays crews and keep vehicles parked off- the Maine Department of Economic and Take Pine St. off Main St... 2nd right off street overnight and during storms. Community Development. Pine (Birch St.) Sponsored by Orono Health Assoc.

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8 Orono Observer Orono Police department News BIKE RODEO - SEPT. 10TH kids know where you will be on certain erator to proceed. Title 29a Sec 2308. days. The section will remind parents On September 10, 2011 the Orono PEDESTRIANS IN MARKED that their child has an appointment or Police Department will be conducting CROSSWALK a bicycle rodeo in the Asa Adams park- will be at a friend’s house. Make a list ing lot during Orono Festival Day. The of contact numbers to get in touch with When traffic-control devices are not rodeo will be for kids through 5th grade the parents or guardian. There should in operation, a driver must yield the and will focus on bicycle safety. Come be a list of phone numbers of the chil- right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing in a join in the fun. dren’s friends. This planner may include marked crosswalk. Title 29a Sec 2056. some instructions to follow concerning CALEA RECOGNITION SCHOOL’S OPEN having friends in the house without On July 30, 2011, the Commission The Police Dept. would like to remind adult supervision or if he/she wants to go somewhere after school, it must be on Accreditation for Law Enforcement everyone that a new school year has ar- Agencies (CALEA) awarded the Orono rived. We would like to take a moment approved first. There are many other ideas that can be added to the planner. Police Department official Recognition to remind everyone of ways to make this status at its annual conference. Captain year a safe one. Pick what works for your family and stick to it. Joshua Ewing attended the conference, Parents and children should sit down and accepted CALEA Recognition on and plan a schedule of events. This plan- The following are a couple of topics behalf of the OPD. The OPD began ner should be placed somewhere in the to consider this school year: working in collaboration with University house so it can be referenced quickly. STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS of Maine and Old Town Police Depart- Some of the items in the planner should WITH LIGHTS FLASHING ments toward CALEA certification in include the route the child is to use when 2008, and those Departments have also traveling back and forth from home or The operator of a vehicle on the road, earned CALEA Recognition. CALEA special days when school is let out early. parking area or school property on meet- Recognition involves a stringent evalua- Consider a comment section to let your ing or overtaking a school bus from ei- tion process, and is something that fewer ther direction when than five percent of all police depart- the bus has stopped ments have attained nationwide. This with its red lights is a highly regarded designation, and a flashing to receive singular accomplishment for the OPD. or discharge pas- CALEA Recognition required a great sengers, shall stop deal of work for all members of OPD, the vehicle before and demonstrates its commitment to the reaching the school highest professional standards in policy bus. The operator and practice. The OPD is extremely may not proceed proud to become a member of this elite until the school bus group. Anyone interested in information resumes motion or on CALEA, or the OPD’s policies and until signaled by procedures should contact Capt. Ewing the school bus op- at 866-4000 or [email protected]. Orono Observer 9

Notes From WPCF shuttle bus On July 19th during an inspection of To all who have con- resumes service the outfall pipe, located 700 feet from tributed and supported the (continued from cover page) the building in the Penobscot River, Orono WPCF for the last 40 years, thank Joe Madigan observed some rather you: the salmon are back! Although For 2012, Shuttle partners University large finned fish swimming in front of smaller numbers of salmon may have of Maine, Town of Orono, the Orono the pipe. Upon further investigation, been returning in years past, this year’s Village Association, Orchard Trails the fish were identified as Atlantic record numbers may be the beginning of and the BAT Community Connector Salmon. Some of these salmon were sustained record numbers every year. Is are excited to announce the “Passport 2 feet long. Anecdotally, it is reported this what Congress was thinking back in Program” – look for promotions that will that the salmon have sought refuge in 1972 when they enacted the Clean Water qualify you to win exciting prizes just front of this pipe due to the cooler water Act to make the nation’s waters fishable for riding the Black Bear/Orono Express temperatures and good dissolved oxy- and swimmable? and visiting local businesses. gen levels coming from the treatment Continued support of municipal waste- plant. It is likely that having ultraviolet Check www.orono.org, or UMaine. water treatment plants and other pollution light (UV) for disinfection (instead of edu/shuttle for full shuttle bus schedule abatement initiatives plays a large role in chlorine) and overall good treatment information and details on the “Passport maintaining good quality water for all plant operation are contributing to this Program”. species of wildlife in the Penobscot River pheomenon. So that this event can be Consider saving time, energy and gas Watershed. Those of us at the Orono documented, officials from the Penob- by riding the Black Bear-Orono Express Water Pollution Control Faciltiy were scot Indian Nation Natural Resources Shuttle. astounded to discover Atlantic Salmon visited the site and confirmed the find- at the outfall pipe. The WPCF staff is ings. Maine DEP and a Penobscot proud of the role they play in keeping River Restoration Scientist have also the Peonbscot River clean. been informed. 10 Orono Observer

Referendum Code Enforcement News Election With the construction season upon us, we want to remind Tuesday, November 8, 2011 everyone that permits are required for most projects – for new buildings, additions, most types of interior renovations, plumb- Voting for the November 8, 2011 Referendum Election ing and electrical work, new heating appliances, and some will be held between the hours of 7:00 am - 8:00 pm in the minor activities such as earth work and timber harvesting. following locations: A permit is needed for all new or replacement structures. The Ward 1, Precinct 1 voters will vote at the Birch Street permit fee for such structures is based on the square footage of School Senior Center located at 10 Birch Street. the structure. We do not charge a fee for accessory structures of less than 200 square feet, but we do require that a permit be Ward 1, Precinct 2 voters will vote in the All Purpose obtained. Permits are also required for commercial businesses Room at the Memorial Union on the University of Maine as well as home based businesses. Certain activities may also Campus. require permits from the Maine Department of Environmental Ward 1, Precinct 3, and Ward 2 voters will vote in the Mu- Protection or from the Army Corps of Engineers (for work near nicipal Building Council Chambers, 59 Main Street. water bodies or wetlands). We can help you determine if your project needs to go to either agency, and we’ll be happy to help The Registrar of Voters will be in open session on the you prepare your plans for submission to those agencies. following dates and times in the Orono Town Office for the purpose of registering and enrolling new voters and to cor- Last year the Town Council adopted an Ordinance which rect the voting list for the November 8, 2011 Referendum allows homeowners in the Medium Density Residential dis- Election: November 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7th from 8:30 am – 4:30 trict to raise and keep no more than six (6) female chickens. pm. On voting day, registration of voters will take place at If you’re considering raising chickens in the MDR district, all precincts. please remember to get a permit. Absentee ballots may be requested from the Orono Town If you have any questions about our requirements, please feel Clerk’s office in person, in writing, or by phone. Maine Law free to call the Code Enforcement Office at 866-5051. does not require a voter to give a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. Email requests must be done through the Exciting Offerings in Orono! Secretary of State’s web site at http://www.maine.gov/cgi- On 495' of the Penobscot River's waterfront bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl. in this college town, this lovely house offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & custom woodwork- If you would like to work on Election Day by being an ing, including a cherry fireplace mantel, election clerk or registering voters, please call the Town ash pocket doors and white ash floors! Office at 866-2556. Beautiful landscaping, two barns & views! 28 Stacy Lane #1009886 $439,0000 Don’t Forget to Vote November 8th! Stacy Lane (Parcel B): 16 acres of rolling fields and wooded areas with 540' along the Penobscot River; incredible views; trails for walking or cross country skiing; two natural landings for canoes or kayaks; septic design and soil test. #1010102 $159,000

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Stillwater Community Arts ORONO ADULT & “FALL into the ARTS” Workshop Day COMMUNITY As Stillwater Community Arts moves EDUCATIon • stomp the yard dance forward from the fabulous success of STARTING SOON! Stillwater Arstapalooza, we are excited (percussive dancing) to announce the first FALL into the • storytelling, song, and signing Italian Regional Cooking ARTS workshop series. On Saturday, • watercolor painting. with Debe Averill October 1, Stillwater Community Arts All workshops are 90 minutes, cost Ballroom Dancing will offer a series of 90-minute arts $15 and will take place at Asa Adams Digital Photography workshops at 10a.m. and 1p.m. Sign Elementary School or Old Town El- Beginning Woodworking up for one of our fabulous workshop ementary School, unless otherwise Hunter Safety offerings: specified. Workshops will be filled on Hospice Volunteer Training • balloon sculpting a first come, first served basis. CNA Training • beginning print making For more information pick up a Water Color Painting • beginning bookbinding brochure and registration form at any Hula Hooping for Fun • crystal pendant jewelry making of the following places: Orono Parks Tai Chi for Health • beginning embroidery and Recreation, Orono Town Office, Yoga for Relaxation • encaustic (wax) painting Orono Public Library, Old Town Public Introduction to Zumba • improvisational theatre Library, Old Town Elementary School, Kung Fu for Exercise & Self-Defense • juggling Asa Adams Elementary School and the Personal Finance Workshops • latin and swing dancing Church of Universal Fellowship, or Mommy & Me Crafting • origami garland making email stillwatercommunityarts@gmail. GED Preparation com to have a brochure emailed to you. • seaglass and shell jewelry making High School Diploma Courses If you have more questions or would like CPR / First Aid to register “paper free”, please con- For a more complete listing of courses tact Cami Carter or to find out about the nearly 400 online at stillwatercom- distance learning classes that we have munityarts@ available, contact us at 866-4119 or at: gmail.com or www.riversidersu.org/adulted. Most 401.274.6221. classes start in late September or early October. leaf & brush pickup (continued from cover page) No small chunks of fire wood or construction material will be picked up. All leaves will be taken to the University of Maine and utilized for compost. Residents can put out brush only dur- ing the pick up. Public Works can no longer accept brush at the garage. Please remember to put only leaves in bags. If bags con- tain other items they will not be picked up and will be left curbside.

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Town of Orono HOMESTEAD VETERAN EXEMPTION Hours of Operation EXEMPTION If you are a veteran, at least age 62 Town Office: 866-2556 is for everyone if... or 100% disabled and served during a 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM you answer yes federally recognized war period, you Monday-Friday may qualify for a $6,000 reduction in the assessed value of your property. Public Works: 866-5062 ♦ Are you a resident of the State of Tues.-Fri. 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Maine? Widows of veterans may also qualify (As of Oct 11) Mon-Fri 7AM-3:30 PM ♦ Have you owned a home in the for a reduction. Recreation: 866-5065 State of Maine for at least the You must apply by 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM past 12 months prior to April 1, April 1, 2012 Monday-Friday 2012? ♦ And, do you declare that home Library: 866-5060 If you believe that you may qualify Sun. & Mon. - Closed as your perma- for either a veteran or homestead Tues. & Thurs. - 10 AM - 7 PM nent place of resi- exemption, you must apply by Wed. & Fri. - 10 AM - 5 PM dency? April 1, 2012 in order to receive Sat. - 9 AM -1 PM the exemption(s) on your Sep- Sundays - closed If you answered yes tember 2012 tax bill. Check your Disposal Area (Landfill): to all of these ques- current tax bill to see if you are Wed. & Sat. - 8 AM - 4 PM tions, you may be entitled to a $10,000 receiving these exemptions. If you are, (Obtain permits from Town Office) there is no need to reapply. If you are reduction in the assessed value of your Curbside Recycling Dates: home, regardless of your income. not, you may obtain applications at the September 8, 9, 22, 23 Town Office. October 13, 14, 27, 28 November 17, 18

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