Winter Carnival Citizens That Under .The New Milo Charter Which Becai:Ne Effective January 1, 1977, the Filing of Nomination Papers for Selectman, MSAD #41
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FUND RAISING LETTER, TURKEY SUPPER HIGHLIGHT NEW HOSPITAL FUND RAISING "The Milo Community Hospital is busier now than anytime since 1974," Vice Chairman Claude Trask said on Tuesday, "but we are still in need of funds to help retire our-debts." Trask's comments came with the announcement of the release of an all-purpo-se fund raising letter to be sent to hundreds of citizens. The letter presents several ways the citizens, de pending on the individual case, can help the hospital. Such ways include pledging, contributing, paying an old bill if appli cable, and releasing old building fund money. "We are hoping for a substantial response," Trask said, "especially with past solid support on record. 11 In addition to the letter, a fancy turkey dinner with all the fixings will be held at the Milo Town Hall on Saturday, Febru Vol. 16, ~o. 6 ary 12, 5 ·- 7 p. m. The dinner is sponsored by Friends of Thursday , Feb. 10, 1977 Milo Community Hospital, and will feature fresh turkey and Twenty Cents home-baked pumpkin pie. The "Friends" are hoping for a big turnout at the dinner, as it is viewed by Trask "as a very tasty <frntral fllain.e ·.s llerkly N .ew.s ililagaztnr way to help the hospital. 11 The turkeys for the dinner were raised and donated by Mr. Paul Canney. FEB. 18TH DEADLINE FOR FILING N()MINATION PAPERS IN TOWN OF MILO Milo Town Manager Dale Green wouldllke to remind all Winter Carnival citizens that under .the new Milo Charter which becai:ne effective January 1, 1977, the filing of nomination papers for Selectman, MSAD #41 . School Director, Town Clerk and Town Treasurer must be in no later than February 18, 1977. Last year the filing of nomination papers was Feb ruary 15, 1976. Green states that two select men will be elected - each for a three year term, two MSAD #41 Directors - each for a threeyearterm, aTown Clerk for a three year term, and a Town Treasurer for a two year term. The nomination papers have to be in 21 days prior to the Annual Town Meeting which ~s Saturday, March 12, 1977. Green would like to remind all residents of Milo that Town Meeting will begin at 1:00 p. m. Saturday, March 12, 1977 and that the polls will be open from 7:00 a, m. to 4:00 p. m. also on March 12, 1977. COMING EVENT The February meeting of the Penquis Chapter of the Amer ican Association of Retired Persons (A. A. R. P.) will be The students of Penquis Valley High School held their annual Winter Carnival last weekend. held ·on Thursday, February There were games, contests, snow sculpture, refreshments and a Coronatio.n Ball. The King 10, at the Thompson Free and Queen and their court are pictured above: Ricky Russell, Robin Bouchard, Mike Grinnell, LibraryClubRoom, EastMain ~ Gina Germano, last years queen Pam Ricker, King Matthew Hamlin, Queen Lynn MacDonald, st. , Dover - Foxcroft, The '-./last years king Dick Dewitt, Susi Lumbra, Clifford Smith, Jane Gerrish, Perry Dyer and meeting will start promptly '' the. little lady attendant was Karen Hogan, (Photo by Russell Lewis) at 1:30 p. m. There will be a guest speaker following the meeting. · Page 2 February lv, _977 THE TOWN CRIER MILO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL THE TOWN CRIER is published each Thursday ADMISSIONS WEEK OF JAN. 31 evening by the Milo Printing Company. We hope to MILO BROWNVILLE be of help to the citizens of the towns in our cover Arthur Van Dyne Grace Df,Vi.c age through NEWS, INFORMATION, AND LOWPRIC Marjorie Howe ED-ADVERTISING. Alberta Chamberlain We accept no financial responsibility for errors in· Edna Brewer ad~~rtising but Will gladly print corrections. Clarice Munson DISCHARGES .Coples of mestphotos appearing in THE TOWN CRI MILO BROWNVILLE ER may be obtained through our office. Arthur Van Dyne Grace Davis If you have nevs or available photos of any sort we Marjorie Howe, urge you to call or drop in. Deadlh1e will be Monday Edna Brewer Noon but we would appreciate copy received earlier in the week. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROBLEM CONTINUE TO BE MAJOR 'IOPICS Classified ad's 50 cent minimum including up -~ 12 FOR MILO PLANNING BOARD words, 3 cents for each additional ·word. Display "The Milo Planning Board will complete five years of oper ad space by-the column inch. ation this year, " Planning Board Chairman Nancy Bowley said recently, "but many of the problems we confront will require CALL 943-7384 for Ad Space or with News even more long-term attention. I believe these sentiments Joanne Brigham, Editor reflect the views of the Planning Board as a whole." Last April, the Planning Board began the development of a A~ ,_J Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Bowley cited a number of reasons f;ll',t/f~ for undertaking the project, the most relevant in her opinion T FOR SALE being "the new growth in town and the problems that might u you want to BUY, SE x.~ 396 cu. in. Chevy roo~r • develop if information about the town is not compiled and an- RENT or SWAP, ~ "Town New parts include cam, hh_ft- h alyzed." She added, "some federal funding rests on whether Crier" Claasifie4. ers, timin_g chain, gears, tgd or not the town has a Comprehensive Plan, and state law for- ..- volume oil pump, and qua - bids a town theoptionof adopting anykindof zoning wiless such FOR RENT ~ rajet carburetor. Al~o new a plan has been developed." She described the proposed con- Wheelchairs, Walkers Canee rings, bearings, valve JOb ang tents of the plan as "a combination of researched facts onall 50 Crutches,· for sale or ~ent at ' heads redone, only 2 • facets of the town's economy and geography, recommendations ·Daggett's Pharmacy in·Milo. miles on motor. for solving or alleviating both long and short term problems Call 943-7780. Gregg Varney - 943- 2463 such as growth, land use, tax reform, and governmental spending, and a profile of the town itself as the basts for FLOWE RS FOR SALE recommendations. " We have Fre13h and Artificial Two gas stoves, 4 burners Since April, the Board has been working with Charles Flowers for all o~casions. and oven_ $35. oo. Two bur- Horne, Jr., hired under CETA to research and prepare the MILO FLOWER SHOP ON Mai1 ner electric .hot plate, almost data to be used in the Plan, and to prepare and plan for pub Street, Milo 943-2638. new_ $10. oo. 15 Albert st., licatlon. In May of last year, a survey was conducted and the Milo __ 943-2236. information from the survey will, according to Mrs. Bowley, VILLAGE GIFT SHOPPE "be the main source for making recommendations in the plan. " For the unusual and different NOTICE Mrs. Bowley indicated that the recommendations in the Plan visit the Village Gift Shoppe, There will be an Alumni are now belng contemplated now that most of the research has Spring Stree, Milo. Association meeting on Sun been completed. "But in order for us to actually decide on day, February 13, at 7 :30 recommendations, we feel more public input is needed. We WANTED p. m. at the home of Merna are presently preparing a sheet of general areas for recom Club Secretaries, earn cash Dunham. mendations, and we are hoping our future meetings will be value for merchandise. Con- • All are welcome to attend. attended by any citizen who desires some input. 11 tact Town & Country Clothing Mrs. Bowley stated that the next Planning Board meeting Store in Milo. 943-2251. NOTICE Will be on Monday evening, February 21, 7 p. m. , at the Milo At a meeting of the Direc Town Hall, and further noted that a full schedule of meetings SERVICE tors of the Milo Housing Cor will be published as soon as possible so that all potential re Carpenter- for hire by the poration it was voted to have oommendations for the Comprehensive Plan can be fully dis hour. Remodeling , shop work Open House at the Pleasant cussed by all those who are interested. and finish. Park Apartments on Knapp "We hope that the final recommendations we make are Call H. R. Roy at 965- 8456 Avenue on February 13 from acceptable to the citizens who will be voting on them when the 1:30 to 4:00 p. m. Don Wy Comprehensive plan is presented for public approval, 11 Bowley FOR SALE man, Director of Transpor added. Firewood, all hardwood. tation under the Eastern Me. She also noted the problem of Open Burning Dumps and the Also Kennebec potatoes. Call Task Force, said a mini-bus state and federal environmental officials intentions of discon 943-2215 or contact Parker will pick up the senior citizens tinuing them. "The Board has been looking into alternative Willinski. twice a week to take them solutions other than sanitary landfill, which is expensive, short shopping in town. term, and difficult to implement in a cold climate. We are HOUSE FOR SALE Some apartments are still hoping to keep the dump going until a solution comes along 17 Highland Ave. Milo, available. Anyone interested which is long term and has a reasonable cost. 11 · ' Large Lot. Garden. Fire please call Florence Gilbert < place. Richard Chessa. at 943-8881. 943-8890 THE TOWN CRIER February 10, 1977 Page 3 Real Estate '-/ for Sale For Your '7alentinez, at MILO - WILLOW STREET rYlmulay February 14 t!llJ9 4 8 room home on deadend street. Needs renovating. Small barn and garden spot. Asking $12,500. 1'~ MILO - STODDARD ST. 8 room family home.