We Welcome You to Come Join Us! On behalf of the REM Partners, I invite you to respond to what you read here by joining as a volunteer to work with one or more of these organizations. Those who join hands with other caring people to move our world forward, responding to an ember that burns inside them, often develop a glow that sustains their work and spreads to all who work with them. If you haven’t yet had this experience, I urge you to give it a try. If you have and it didn’t work out, maybe you haven’t found the perfect match. Try again!

Sincerely yours, Faye W. Nicholson REM Partners Chair Table of Contents 1 Welcome 25 Maine Centers for Women, Work, & Community 1 Table of Contents 26 Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers 2 What is REM? 27 Maine Dance Teachers Association 3 Mid-Maine’s Strategic Vision for 2020 27 Maine International Film Festival 4-5 Community Initiatives Under the REM Umbrella 28-29 MaineGeneral Medical Center 6 About the REM Partners Directory 30 Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce 7 REM’s Service to REM Partners 30 Mid-Maine Global Forum 8 Acknowledgements 31 Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter 9 Alfond Youth Center 32 Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 10 Aqua City Actors’ Theatre 32 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 10 American Red Cross 33 REM 11 American Lung Association 34 Ripple Effect Project 12 Big Brothers Big Sisters 35 Salvation Army 12 Central Maine Growth Council 35 Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center 13 City of Waterville 36 Spectrum Generations 13 Colby College 36 Sunset Home 14 Eastern Maine HomeCare 37 Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition 14 Good Will-Hinckley 37 Thomas College 15 Greater Waterville Area Food Bank 38 United Way of Mid-Maine 15 Hardy Girls Healthy Women 38 Universalist Unitarian Church 16 HealthReach Community Health Centers 39 University of Maine Cooperative Extension 16 HealthReach RSVP 39 Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity 17 Healthy Northern Kennebec 40 Waterville Business and Professional Women 17 Humane Society – Waterville Area 40 Waterville Historical Society 18 Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area 41 Waterville Main Street 19 Inland Hospital 41 Waterville Opera House 20 Kennebec Behavioral Health 42 Waterville Public Library 20 Kennebec Messalonskee Trails 42 Winslow VFW 21 Kennebec Montessori School 43 WMHB 22 Kennebec Valley Chordsmen 43 Youth Matter 22 Kennebec Valley Community Action Program 44-66 Community-Conscious Businesses 23 Kennebec Valley Community College 67-68 Business Directory 23 Kennebec Valley Council of Governments “Look here first!” 24 Kotlas – Waterville Area Sister City Connection 24 Literacy Volunteers 25 Maine Association of Nonprofits 1 REM (Revitalizing the Energy in ME)

REM is a network of volunteers engaged in building community in Mid-Maine. What Is REM is a grassroots organization born in this very community in 1995. People’s vision REM for how democracy should be and its actuality are in conflict. There is a great disconnect between the huge governmental systems that no one seems able to understand and the people they serve.

REM strives to bring people together in a non-governmental process that connects people to each other, helps them create commonly held visions, and then supports their work to transform their visions into realities.

REM provides a forum and a form for our people to determine their own future by working to create it.

“If you want to be a place you’ve never been, you have to choose a path you’ve never taken.”

REM moves to the beat of a different drummer based on two deeply-held principles:

ONE... TWO... We believe the power of We believe that everyone’s community is the ideas, talents and energies diversity of its people. are important.

Most organizations have one specific purpose. REM is open to unlimited possibilities in our community. Those possibilities are linked to the creativity of our people and their willingness to work for positive change.

Sometimes those changes are based on a community need. More often REM Community Initiatives are based upon an expanded vision of something that could be…creation of a community asset that moves us toward our dream of a community where people thrive.

"We have passed our responsibilities along for too long. The closer we are to a problem, the more efficient and appropriate the resolution. Our democracy affords us many rights. To the extent that we assume responsibilities for our democracy, we create the balance a healthy democracy demands.” Faye Nicholson, REM’s “Dream Catcher”

REM has more than 80 teams, projects and events outlined for 2013. You are invited to call our “Dream Catcher” at 873-4444 and share your concerns and dreams for our community. Chances are there are already efforts underway and you need only engage your talents and share your energy and ideas with people who share your dream. If not, REM will help you find your team and support you all the way!

2 This vision is commonly held by all Mid-Maine’s Strategic REM Partner Organizations. As you read about them, notice how their work moves us toward our 2020 Vision for the Year 2020 vision of Mid-Maine.

e are a vibrant, family-oriented, regional community actively engaged in and responsible for shaping our Wfuture. Family in our community is about our relationships with each other: we are all family. We are an inclusive community that embraces individuality and values diversity. We promote interaction and respect among people of all ages and backgrounds. We nurture honesty, integrity, spirituality, and personal and civic responsibility.

veryone feels secure here. We can express ourselves without fear and we encourage public discussion Eand debate. We celebrate a high participation in consensual government. Our government and service agencies are coordinated and effective. We have an open-door policy in all our institutions and welcome participation from everyone.

e are fiscally responsible. We maintain a vigorous economic environment while preserving a small- Wtown atmosphere that is attractive, enjoyable and affordable. We actively recruit and support socially responsible enterprises. We are competitive in the global economy. High quality jobs provide economic equity, advancement and security for individuals and families. We cooperate regionally to foster the entrepreneurial spirit and promote sustainable economic development. We work with other communities to enhance their quality of life.

e are a community that coordinates our responses to our social, economic, cultural and artistic needs. WOur health care services foster the physical, emotional and spiritual health of our residents. Our community offers broad educational opportunities for people of all ages and all needs. We emphasize service in all levels of education. Educational, religious, government, social and business organizations collaborate in supporting life-long learning and growth. We promote the creative and performing arts as a cornerstone of our regional identity.

e place a high priority on our youth. The entire community shares responsibility for the welfare of Wevery child. Parenting is valued and supported. All children have a healthy, nurturing start in life. Youths actively participate in the community decision-making process. The community prepares young adults for productive lives and provides local career opportunities. As community members age, we value their wisdom and continue to provide opportunities for them to meet their needs.

e hold an ethic that respects the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living things. We Wmake decisions based upon our understanding that the quality of our lives depends on respecting our environment. We value and work together to preserve our heritage, our architecture and our natural environment. Because we have preserved the blessing of our rivers, lakes, forests and farms, we are a center for rest, reflection and recreation. We trust in the value of community. We respect each other. This is a place where people thrive.

Signed publicly by all 48 REM sponsored Community Catalyst participants, January 5, 1996.

3 Just a few community initiatives working... Under the REM Umbrella...

"Talk to the Animals" in Castonguay Square - An opportunity for area children to experience an up-close relationship with animals and learn about their care and the food and materials they provide for us.

PFLAG Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.

PFLAG is a REM Community Initiative working to protect the human potential by helping to preserve families in loving "REM Awards" - The Hammond family relationships. gathers in the REM Lounge to celebrate with Mary Hammond (seated on rt.) who was honored for her volunteer work by the Waterville Business and Professional Women. Each year REM Partners gather Vintage Tea on the stage of the Waterville Opera House Lovely vintage attire created to honor a volunteer for their exemplary a trip down memory lane. work and celebrate volunteerism in our community.

Dreamers' Creative Catering One way REM volunteers raise REM Forum Events money to keep the space at Celebrate a special occasion The Center available for or hold a business meeting community, is through catering in REM’s spaces. events there.

4 “Women’s Initiative” - is a REM Project "REM Craft Fair" - REM helped assimilate the Colby Craft providing an opportunity for women to come Fair into the community as the "REM Craft Fair" when it was together and create a community which in jeopardy of being abandoned. encourages and enriches their lives in a safe environment where women from all walks of life feel welcome and nurtured.

REM Delta Prime Robotics - A REM Initiative of high school aged youth who (with the guidance of adult mentors) built a robot from a kit and remotely controlled Business Workshops in REM Forum - Area it to shoot frisbees at targets, achieving Top Rookie team businesses utilize REM spaces using wireless status at the FIRST Robotics competition in Lewiston. connection and other technology created in recent renovations.

Waterville Community Land Trust - A REM initiative which will provide opportunities to low and moderate income individuals and families to own their own homes.

5 About the REM Partners’ CommunityDirectory

This Directory makes its debut every year at the REM REM Partners 2014 Community Volunteer Awards Ceremony. It is Alfond Youth Center distributed all year long by the REM Partner American Lung Association American Red Cross of Mid-Maine organizations as a collaborative effort to demonstrate Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT ) the presence in Mid-Maine of both a lively nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters service sector and a large community-conscious Central Maine Growth Council business sector that supports it. REM compiles and City of Waterville produces this Directory for its REM Partners. To learn Colby College & The Goldfarb Center about REM, see page 33. Eastern Maine HomeCare Good Will-Hinckley Greater Waterville Area Food Bank REM Partners are a wonderfully diverse group of Hardy Girls Healthy Women people working on quality of life issues in this HealthReach Community Health Centers community. In 2001, REM invited them to join to talk HealthReach RSVP about what they might do if they were to work Healthy Northern Kennebec together collaboratively. The eleven organizations Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Humane Society - Waterville Area wrote this Vision Statement. Although the group has Inland Hospital not worked to recruit new members, the REM Kennebec Behavioral Health Partners now number over 50 organizations. Kennebec Messalonskee Trails Kennebec Montessori School Kennebec Valley Chordsmen REM Partner Vision Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) Kennebec Valley Community College Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) Statement Kotlas - Waterville Area Sister City Connection e are a diverse group of area nonprofit Literacy Volunteers of America - Waterville Area Affiliate Worganizations working to collaborate, coordinate Maine Association of Nonprofits and communicate our missions and our services to Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community Maine Children's Home for Little Wanderers this community, including ways to access them. We Maine Dance Teachers Association hold commonly the belief that communication and Maine International Film Festival cooperation enhance the common good of all. We MaineGeneral Medical Center encourage volunteerism and honor and celebrate vol- Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce unteers throughout our community, fostering the Mid-Maine Global Forum growth of a shared commonly held pool of volunteers. Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter Pleasant Street Methodist Church lways open to new membership, we pledge our REM Aorganizations to the support of our partners and Ripple Effect Project share openly ways we can be of help to each other. Salvation Army Sexual Assault Crisis & Support From this strong base, we identify community Spectrum Generations problems and potential and develop programs St. Mark's Episcopal Church together to address them, utilizing our shared Sunset Home awareness of our community resources. Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition Thomas College United Way of Mid-Maine About Our Honorees Universalist Unitarian Church This Directory is also about our honorees. For many University of Maine Cooperative Extension REM Partner organizations, volunteers are our Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity Waterville Business & Professional Women lifeblood. REM, for example, is an entirely volunteer Waterville Historical Society army. Giving of one’s talents through community service Waterville Main Street is highly commendable and important to the creation Waterville Opera House of a community where people thrive. This Directory Waterville Public Library proudly tells the story of exemplary volunteers Winslow VFW honored in 2014 by REM Partner organizations. You WMHB Youth Matter will find them on the REM Partner Pages to follow. 6 REM’s Service to REM Partners There are two types of REM Partnership. Collaborating Partners promise to join hands and work together, attending one networking luncheon per year. Their membership fee is $75.00 per year. Affiliated Partners receive all of the benefits of Partnership but are not expected to attend the meeting or work collaboratively but enjoy the same benefits of membership. Their membership fee is $125.00 per year.

REM provides services based on the expressed needs of the REM Partners. Collaborative efforts are effective in direct correlation to the communication systems which join them. Most of the services REM offers are communication systems. All are volunteer based. Many are designed and maintained by Gregor Smith, our 2010 REM Award honoree.

REMnet - An email and internet communication system linking the REM Partners to each other and to community members interested in the community-building missions and activities of the REM Partner organizations.

Poster Team - REM volunteers distribute posters twice monthly to many sites in the surrounding towns for the Partners who leave posters in the REM office.

Rental Spaces Downtown - REM pays $32,000 per year to provide spaces for community events downtown at The Center. Partners pay the reduced rate of $20 per hour to use these spaces.

REM Community Volunteer Awards Ceremony and this REM Partner Directory - REM produces this Directory and invites Partners to honor a volunteer at the celebration and asks nothing for costs incurred. REM presently has 60 teams, projects and events underway to help fund our community projects, including our services to REM partners.

REM Partners rent REM REM Lounge spaces at reduced rates is Perfect for... including - Small meetings - Buffets for events REM Lounge. held in REM Forum - Private conversations - When you’d like visibility to downtown - When you need planning space for speakers

The beautiful decor in this space includes... - A fireplace - Oak furniture & trim - Leather club chairs and ottoman - Vessel bar sink - Stained glass art in windows and lighting

7 Acknowledgements

It's not possible to thank all of the people who worked to produce this REM Award Ceremony...but we'll try.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to...

All of the talented performers who brought joy to our event and made it a real celebration All of the wonderful Community Conscious Businesses that funded this event with their ads! Burt Pratt for the wooden stands for the REM Award pendants Diane Bryan and the Waterville Opera House Association for the wonderful Waterville Opera House venue Diane Louten and the REM Crafting Klatch and Decorating Team for decorating REM Forum and the stage Diane Louten for decorating the REM window for the event “Dreamers Creative Catering” volunteers (a REM Team) for the wonderful reception Evan Sposato for being an eloquent emcee Faye Nicholson for writing and selling ads for the Directory, scripting the show, and making the necklaces Gregor Smith for placing our REM Award Ceremony on REMnet (www.rem1.org) Jackie Dalton for Directory layout, sewing the velvet cases for the award pendants and the PowerPoint presentation Jeff Cook at Omnigraphique Designers for our banners Jeremy Martinez of Skowhegan Press for printing our Directory Jim Nicholson for his photography and being our accountant Karen Giles for being our President and helping us promote the Award Ceremony Kico Passalacqua for cover design and picture Laura Guite at CATV for taping the event for us and making it available on TV for everyone to see Leaps and Bounds Gymnastic Performing Team for sharing their amazing prowess Marie Jacques for designing, creating and instructing the Crafting Klatch in the creation of the REM Award pendants Nancy Day Clark for proofing the Directory, preparing honoree pictures and being a deserving 2014 REM Award Honoree REM Poster Team Volunteers for distributing our posters Ron Woodbrey for hanging the REM Partner banners Sappi Fine Paper for paper that gives our Directory class and style Shannon Thurston and Tyler Richardson for the gift of their lovely voices Trenetta Pelletier of Saba Photography for the excellent photos of our honorees Tyler Richardson at the Waterville Opera House for helping with the technology for the show Wendy Webber for preparing and sending invitations, proof reading and billing Directory ads

Most of all we thank our REM Partners. We couldn’t have done it without you!

The REM Award A Gift To Community From Community

Honorees can choose how they will display their awards.

The awards are all handmade by local volunteers: • Marie Jacques designed and instructed the creation of the pendants by REM’s Crafting Klatch volunteers • Jackie Dalton sewed the velvet cases • Faye Nicholson beaded the necklaces • Burt Pratt designed and built the wooden stands

8 Alfond Youth Center Boys & Girls Club and YMCA 126 North Street, Waterville, ME 04901 207-873-0684 www.ClubAYC.org Great Futures Start HERE - BE GREAT

The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth Center is the only merged Boys & Girls Club and YMCA in the country. The AYC opened in 1999, to continue the service of the Waterville Boys Club (estab. 1924), and the Waterville YMCA (estab. 1948). The AYC's 72,000 square foot facility is the largest Boys & Girls Club in the country. Our unique non-profit organization brings to the Greater Waterville Area and Mid-Maine the very best offerings in youth development, recreation and athletic programs, active older adults programs, Toddler Time, Adventure Playland, and family fun. Check out our website and program guides. Financial assistance is available.

Licensed After School Childcare, ages 6 to 12 - FREE to children who are Free/ Reduced School Lunch eligible and ability to pay fees for other families. The After School Program offers a free hot meal and snack, free busing from Fairfield, Waterville, Winslow, and Oakland public schools, free homework help and tutoring by a teacher, Art Club, Drama Club, Computer Lab. There is after school Karate and Swimming. The Summer Enrichment Program fills summer childcare needs with fun, nurturing activities.

ADVENTURE PLAYLAND - Parties welcomed! Adventure Playland! An indoor, inflated playground, obstacle course, bounce house, and slide facility! Free in Toddler Time, After School Program, and Family Memberships. Public Sessions are on Saturdays, and Sundays.

Summertime! Camp Tracy in Oakland hosts traditional YMCA Day Camp experiences and Specialty Camps~Maine Baseball Academy/Junior Red Sox Camp Featuring MLB guest coaches Bucky Dent & Mike Torres! Walter Simcock Football Camp Featuring NFL guest coaches Marty Lyons & John Huard! NAHA Karate Camp Featuring 6th degree black belt Javier Diaz Piscil. Jolovitz Theater Camp Featuring W.H.S. Drama Director Gayle Giguere. Mid-Maine Swim Camp Featuring Record Holder Coach Tim Lecrone. TRAIN ON MINI FENWAY CAMP TRACY

Mr. Dave Perry is an inspiration and Master Gardener at the Alfond Youth Center (AYC). Dave came to volunteer his countless hours in the organic gardening project of the Boys & Girls Club After School Program at the AYC, through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Dave took over the leadership and mentored 100 youth in organic, raised bed gardening of produce for the table.

As part of his efforts, Dave also mentored the youth in composting and preparing the garden beds for winter. Following his aspirations for helping youth have a future with growing fresh, organically grown foods, we will be expanding our gardens by 50%; we are adding a high tunnel to extend our growing season well into the fall; and we are teaching the kids how to start and operate their own After School/Summer Enrichment Program vegetable stand.

Dave Perry is an inspiration to our youth, families, and staff. His visual impairment, his blindness, has not prevented him in his endeavors. His disability is not a barrier to mentoring youth. Dave Perry

Not only has he brought leadership to an organic gardening project, Dave Perry has shown us all that you can overcome barriers and achieve success.

9 Aqua City Actors’ Theatre (ACAT)

Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) consists of local people interested in promoting edgy, compelling productions for the Central Maine audience.

The performance space (The Studio Theater) is operated by the Waterville Opera House and, with a seating capacity of just 65, provides an intimate theater experience. For details about upcoming shows, visit the web site: www.acattheatre.org Reservations may be made by calling the box office at (207) 873-7000 or by visiting the Waterville Opera House on-line ticket agent: www.operahouse.com/tickets.html Waterville Opera House Studio Theater 93 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 American Red Cross

Phone: 207.872.5642 A Tradition of Service www.maineredcross.org

The American Red Cross has spent 125 years keeping our communities safe and helping families in times of crisis. As the need for the Red Cross continues to grow, we are committed to uphold our tradition of service to the community. The Red Cross provides immediate relief to victims of house fires, winter storms, and flooding in the form of shelter, food, and clothing. In 2007, your local Red Cross chapter helped 83 families (243 individuals) get back on their feet after losing their homes to fire. With the cost of heating homes escalating, more families have turned to alternative sources of heat, resulting in a significant increase in home fires. In the first 6 months of this fiscal year we have seen a 40% increase in single family home fires over this time last year. Since 1917, Red Cross chapters across Maine have been the key in delivering a range of critical services that directly affect the quality of life in our community. Critical life-saving skills in CPR and first aid classes, disaster relief services and emergency military communications and services are all a part of what the Red Cross does everyday here in Maine. In carrying out these activities for over 90 years, we have relied on the volunteers that are the life-blood of the Red Cross. We actively encourage and develop the volunteer spirit. These efforts have contributed to an improved quality of life in our community. The example set by Red Cross volunteers is a mode of volunteerism that motivates us all. We are proud to have local volunteers living throughout Kennebec and Somerset counties, as well as around the State, who serve both locally and nationally when the need arises.

Your support makes it possible for volunteers to train others to save lives. Your contribution makes it possible for volunteers to provide relief to families who have lost everything in a disaster. Please support the Red Cross and its volunteers as we strive to serve those in need in this community. Together, we can change a life! We can be reached at www.maineredcross.org or by calling 872-5642.

10 American Lung Association

122 State Street Augusta, ME 04330 800-499-LUNG Fax: (207) 626-2919 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lungne.org Mission: Save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health agency in the United States, founded in 1904. Our focus today is on healthy air, tobacco control and all lung disease, including asthma and COPD. Our mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease and we do that through education, research and advocacy. For more information visit: LungNE.org On Father’s Day Weekend the Trek Across Maine will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary! This 3-day fundraising cycling event has raised more than $22 million for the American Lung Association in the past 29 years. Join us as a cyclist or volunteer! 30th Anniversary Trek Across Maine June 13 – 15, 2014 TrekMaine30.org

Edward Miller is the Senior Vice President for Public Policy for the American Lung Association of the Northeast. He is responsible for providing leadership to the public policy initiatives of the organization in the seven state region covering New England and New York. He has served in this capacity since July 2012.

From 1986 until 2007, he served as the CEO of the American Lung Association in Maine. During that time the organization’s assets grew from less than half a million to over two million dollars. The Maine chapter was the first and only state to receive straight A’s on the annual American Lung Association Edward Miller nationwide Tobacco Control Report Card.

Ed has been involved with the Trek Across Maine for nearly all of its 30 year history. The Trek has become the largest fundraising event of its kind for the American Lung Association nationwide. Ed volunteers for four days each year to support the management team of the Trek Across Maine, along with traveling throughout the Northeast region to volunteer at other ALA fundraising events each year; including the Autumn Escape Bike Trek on Cape Cod, Cycle the Seacoast in New Hampshire and the Boston Stair Climb.

Ed has served as past president of the Maine Public Health Association and was a founding member and chair of the Maine Coalition on Smoking OR Health. He has served on the board of directors for HealthInfoNet, Maine’s statewide electronic clinical information-sharing system, the Maine Health Information Center and the Maine Center for Public Health. Prior to joining the American Lung Association Ed served as the first Director of the Division of Health Promotion and Education in the Bureau of Health (now the Maine Center for Disease Control) from 1973 until 1986.

11 Big Brothers Big Sisters

Kennebec County Office: Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA at the Alfond Youth Center 126 North St., Waterville, ME 04901 Big Brothers Big Sisters 873-0864 [email protected] of Mid-Maine www.bbbsmidmaine.org OUR VISION Our vision is that all children achieve success in life.

OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide children in Kennebec, Somerset, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot and Waldo Counties facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported 1-to-1 relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

ACCOUNTABILITY We work with parents/guardians, volunteers and others in the community and hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program achieving:

• Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships • Avoidance of risky behaviors • Educational success Central Maine Growth Council

12 City of Waterville One Common Street • Waterville, Maine 04901 Phone: (207) 680.4200 • Fax: (207) 680.4207 The City of Waterville is governed by a City Council. The City's chief administrative officer is the City Manager, who is responsible to the Council for the management of all City affairs as provided for in the Charter. The City Manager, working with individual department directors, is also responsible for the performance of all City departments. More information and services are available online at: www.waterville-me.gov Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WatervilleMEOfficial CITY DEPARTMENTS EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergency Phone: 9-1-1 Fire Department: (207) 680-4735 Police Department: (207) 680-4700

Administration • (207) 680-4204 Finance Department • (207) 680-4248 Public Library • (207) 872-5433 Assessing • (207) 680-4221 Health & Welfare • (207) 680-4227 Public Works • (207) 680-4744 Clerk's Office • (207) 680-4211 Human Resources • (207) 680-4215 School Dept. • (207) 873-4281 Code Enforcement • (207) 680-4231 Parks and Recreation • (207) 680-4744 Technology • (207) 680-4721 Engineer • (207) 680-4232 Planning • (207) 680-4230

CITY COUNCIL

WARD 1 • Charles F. Stubbert WARD 2 • Edward Lachowicz WARD 3 • Rosemary J. Winslow WARD 4 • Erik Thomas Phone: (207) 873-0121 Phone: (207) 623-5016 Phone: (207) 872-8526 Phone: (207) 873-2300 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

WARD 5 • John O'Donnell WARD 6 • Dana Bushee WARD 7• Karen Rancourt-Thomas Phone: (207) 873-7946 Phone: (207) 739-9247 Phone: (207) 872-6768 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Colby College

4180 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Maine 04901-8841 Admissions: 1-800-723-3032, [email protected] 207-859-4828 (fax) www.colby.edu

Founded in 1813, Colby, in Waterville, Maine, is one of the nation's oldest and best independent liberal arts colleges.

Colby Volunteer Center The Colby Volunteer Center provides students with opportunities to have a positive influence on the lives of others through volunteerism in the Greater Waterville Area. The CVC’s goal is to increase awareness of the importance of volunteer work as a social responsibility as well as a form of self- development and education.

For more information, please visit www.colby.edu/cvc.

13 Eastern Maine HomeCare

Eastern Maine HomeCare Community Care Team 224 Kennedy Memorial Drive Suite G-1 Waterville, ME

Thanks to a multi-year grant from Maine Quality Counts, Eastern Maine HomeCare is proud to be a designat- ed Community Care Team (CCT). The primary goal of the CCT is to provide support for the most complex, high risk, high need and/or high cost patients served by the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) & Home Health Sites. The CCT will identify at risk patients whose healthcare needs often come second to basic needs like food, shelter, and transportation. Referred to as Eastern Maine HomeCare “CCT South”, our CCT Team provides additional community based services to reduce emergency room utilization, re-hospitalizations and support patients to attain their personal health goals. There is no charge for the program to participants or to the physician practices that contract for the services. “Expanding to the Waterville area was a goal for 2013,” explains Jaime Boyington, LCSW, CCT Coordinator. “We are delighted and grateful to Inland Hospital for donating a much needed work space for our CCT Team!” All services are confidential and free of charge. Referrals are made through a patient’s PCP by calling 207-275-2134. Good Will-Hinckley

PO Box 159, Route 201 Hinckley, ME 04944 www.gwh.org 207-238-4000

Good Will-Hinckley (GWH) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a home and helping hand for young people and families. The organization has helped more than 6,000 youth from Maine and other states. Historically, Good Will-Hinckley has been home to youth facing complex academic, social, behavioral and emotional challenges. Current GWH programs include:

• The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (MeANS) is an alternative high school located in central Maine on several hundred acres of wilderness, organic farmland and river frontage. Our programs are tailored to a students’ specific interests, introducing them to careers in farming, forestry, sustainability, alternative energy and other related fields. Students gain knowledge and skills through hands-on projects, internships with local businesses, running our organic food farm stand and maple sugar shack, targeted curriculum, joint coursework with the local community college, and real-world experiences. • The Glenn Stratton Learning Center (GSLC) offers educational services to students in grades kindergarten through twelve who experience significant social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Individualized and small group instruction geared to Maine State Learning Results is provided within a consistent behavioral structure and therapeutic milieu. 14 Greater Waterville Area Food Bank

61 Pleasant Street (United Methodist Church) Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-7564

Monday through Thursday 10 AM to Noon (except holidays)

Our mission is to provide food assistance to our neighbors in need.

We provide food items to clients who are facing some type of emergency situation or who do not have sufficient income to provide for the nutritional needs of themselves or their families. Prior to visiting the Food Bank clients must obtain a voucher from the Salvation Army or the Waterville General Assistance office where they can also receive information about other programs that might provide them with assistance.

The foodstuffs that we distribute typically include fresh eggs, fruits and vegetables, canned soups, canned fruits and vegetables, spaghetti sauce, tuna fish, pasta, cereals, milk, meat, bread and margarine.

We were founded in 1981 and have been housed since that time at no cost by the people of the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church. We greatly appreciate monetary or food donations. We are able to greatly stretch monetary donations as members of Good Shepherd Food Bank where we purchase much of our food at greatly reduced costs. We are the sponsoring 501(c)(3) organization for the George Mitchell School Food Pantry but do not share funding sources. Hardy Girls Healthy Women

14 Common Street, PO Box 821, Waterville, ME 04903-0821 Phone: 207-861-8131 Fax: 207-615-0514 Email: [email protected]

Hardy Girls Healthy Women (HGHW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and well being of girls and women. Our vision is that all girls and women experience equality, independence, and safety in their everyday lives. To that end, we create opportunities, develop programs, and provide services to empower them.

Since day one, Hardy Girls programming, resources, and services have been powered by the latest research in girls’ development. Much of that research comes from the work of Hardy Girls co-creator and board member, Lyn Mikel Brown, Ed.D. You can download Lyn Mikel Brown’s keynote address “Cultivating Hardiness Zones for Adolescent Girls” by visiting the Hardy Girls website at www.hghw.org.

Although many, if not most, national programs designed to support girls in the past 15 years have focused on self-esteem and other internal, psychological issues, HGHW is one of the few programs that addresses girls’ lives in relational and social contexts. We believe that it is not the girls, but rather the culture in which they live that is in need of repair. The developmental psychology concept of “hardiness” shifts attention from the individual to their environment, families, schools, and community organizations as the key agents of change in girls’ lives.

Our goal is to connect girls to these environments, while transforming their surroundings into safer havens. By providing parents, teachers, and community members with as many possible resources and skills available to us, we first raise awareness about their capacity to serve as agents of change, and then enlist their action. 15 HealthReach RSVP

RSV P HealthReach Retired & Senior Volunteer Program Getting Things Done. 10 Water Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Phone: 207.861.3428 Fax: 207-861-3419 Email: [email protected]

At HealthReach RSVP our mission is to engage people 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs and to provide a high-quality experience that enriches volunteers’ lives.

RSVP volunteers make a difference in their communities by: volunteering at food banks, food pantries and local Area Agency on Aging Associations’ Nutrition Programs; serving in their local library; mentoring school-age children; and much more. RSVP volunteers give anywhere from a few to several hours of their time and experience. They may be placed with an area non-profit organization, help with event-specific projects or serve in one of HealthReach RSVP’s signature programs. These programs are:

Veterans and Military Families Program: Volunteers can choose one of three ways to help veterans and military families: transportation to the VA Hospital; help them sign up for benefits they are eligible for; and train individuals to use a website specifically designed for veterans and families.

Thresholds: A five-step decision making model taught to inmates with less than six months to serve on their sentence in the Kennebec and Somerset County jails as well as the Pre-Release Program in Hallowell.

Bone Builders: An osteoporosis prevention program new to HealthReach RSVP this year.

HealthReach RSVP offers volunteers many benefits, including: mileage reimbursement; supplemental insurance; recognition; and ongoing support.

16 Healthy Northern Kennebec

Vision: Ensure that Northern Kennebec communities are the "healthiest" in Maine www.healthynorthernkennebec.org Partnership Director Mission: To improve public health in Northern Kennebec by [email protected] engaging the community, assessing needs, and planning (207) 872-4127 actions for success Healthy Northern Kennebec, a Local Healthy Maine Partnership (HMP), is a community based coalition which formed in 1988 with the goal of identifying local health problems and working collaboratively with community agencies, government and local citizens towards a resolution of these problems.

Healthy Northern Kennebec's role in the community is: • To conduct community health needs assessments; Healthy Northern Kennebec subcontracts portions of • To convene meetings with community stakeholders; Healthy Maine Partnership work to: • To develop and implement community plans; • Youth Matter - to do youth substance abuse and • To develop and implement environmental and tobacco prevention work. policy change for: • MaineGeneral Prevention Center - for prescription • Physical Activity drug use prevention services. • Nutrition • Healthy Weight Funded through Healthy Maine Partnerships: • Tobacco HMP is a collaborative effort among 28 local coalitions, the Maine DHHS (Maine • Substance Abuse CDC and Office of Substance Abuse) and DOE, supported primarily by the Fund for Healthy Maine with federal grants from the US CDC, SAMHSA, and DOE Humane Society - Waterville Area

100 Webb Road Waterville, ME 04901 207-873-2430 www.hswa.org Visit us on Facebook!

Established in 1970, the Humane Society - Waterville Area's on-going mission is to shelter homeless animals until they can be placed in new homes, to educate the public about responsible pet ownership, and to advocate for animal welfare. Thanks to all our Volunteers! All of the generous community members who volunteer at our shelter are pivotal in helping us provide the best care for our animals as they wait for their forever homes. Stop by for a visit! If you are interested in volunteering with us, please attend one training session, which is held on the first Visiting hours are Monday - Saturday Saturday of every month at 10am at our shelter, from noon - 5pm. located at 100 Webb Road.

17 Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area

Susan Roy, Executive Director Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area 304 Upper Main Street Waterville, Maine 04901 Phone 207-873-3615 x 13 ~ FAX 207-873-5094 ~ www.hvwa.org

HVWA is pleased to honor Florence Donovan as their REM Award honoree this year.

Florence has been volunteering since she was a girl. She went door to door in her Winslow Neighborhood collecting for the American Cancer Society and she and her friends operated a lemonade stand donating the proceeds to Thayer Hospital for children’s books. Florence has been a volunteer with the Canaan Fire and Rescue Auxiliary for the past 13 years raising money for needed sup- plies.

Florence is giving and caring and always willing to step in and lend a hand wherever she is needed. She feels that she receives more than she gives. Florence believes that she owes much of who she is to her mother who raised Florence Donovan her children alone.

Florence states that volunteering at the Hospice Resale Shop is personally rewarding. She believes that the volunteers are a wonderful group of people. She looks forward to our volunteer gatherings and is always willing to lend a hand in any way that she can.

Florence is understated and kind. She is always willing to pitch in and help when needed.

HVWA is blessed to have Florence as a volunteer.

Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area (HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 that serves 27 communities in central Maine. Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area promotes quality of life by: Providing non-medical support to individuals and their families at the end-of-life, support to grieving individuals, and education and support for the community regarding issues related to death and grieving. Bereavement services are available to anyone who has sustained loss either through illness or unexpectedly. HVWA is volunteer-based and community-funded.

18 Inland Hospital

19 Kennebec Behavioral Health

A growing number of people across the region are turning to us for professional assistance. Our team of 225 behavioral health professionals provides essential services for 77 communities.

• Outpatient Adult, Adolescent, Child & Family Counseling • Psychiatry & Medication Management • Home-based & School-based Services • Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders Program • Community Support Services • Independent and Supported Housing Services • Vocational Clubhouse Program • Wraparound Maine

- Waterville Clinic, 67 Eustis Parkway ...... 873-2136 - Augusta Clinic, 66 Stone Street ...... 626-3455 - Skowhegan Clinic, 30 High Street ...... 474-8368 - Winthrop Clinic, 736 Old Lewiston Road .... 377-8122

www.kbhmaine.org

For service or information, contact our single point Access Center 1-888-322-2136 Kennebec Messalonskee Trails

KMTrails PO Box 2388 Waterville, ME 04903 - www.kmtrails.org (207)873-6443

Kennebec Messalonskee Trails’ network continues to grow. We now have more than 30 miles of trails throughout the City of Waterville and its surrounding Towns of Oakland, Fairfield, Benton and Winslow. More are coming. In 2013 we will be working to develop a new trail connection to allow a pleasant bike ride for the 8 miles from Benton, south along the Kennebec to the Winslow Schools trails, then via Scott Park, the 2 Cent Bridge and Head of Falls to city streets on the way to the Quarry Road Recreational Area. More routes are planned throughout the community. The idea is to have everyone active, walking and biking to enjoy not only our beautiful open spaces but also for getting from point A to point B within our city and towns.

We are an entirely volunteer organization, working with municipalities and others to locate, design and build the trails, encouraging the public to use the trails, and as volunteers to keep them in good shape. We welcome participation. 20 Kennebec Montessori School BILL GETTY PHOTO

Nurturing a love of le Founded in 1976, KMS is the oldest arn Montessori school in the state, and is accredited by the ing American Montessori Society. We offer Preschool, Kindergarten and for o Elementary programs to children ages 3 to 8. Currently we serve 98 children from ver 30 years the mid-Maine area from Newport to Vassalboro. In addition to the Montessori curriculum, we offer special instruction 453-6055 in Music, Spanish, Physical Education Fairfield, Maine and Art. Frequent field trips offer the opportunity to explore the world beyond [email protected] the classroom. Our Summer Program is open to all children, ages 3 to 8. We welcome visitors! We are located on 14 acres nestled amidst farmland in Fairfield just off I-95. Please call 453-6055 for more information or to arrange an observation. Or visit us online at www.kennebecmontessori.org.

We encourage our parents to get involved in their child’s education by volunteering at the school.

This year, our honoree is Shasta Pelotte, who has been a dedicated volunteer both in the classroom and through her fundraising efforts with our Annual Auction. Shasta, you have raised the bar on parent involvement! Thank you for giving your time and energy with such generosity over the past nine years.

Our Mission: to provide young children with an educational program rooted in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, in which respect for self, others, and the environment are fundamental. The program is designed to heighten intellectual and social development through the process of exploration and discovery with concrete materials, while nurturing a natural curiosity and a love of learning. Accredited by the American Montessori Society

WWW.KENNEBECMONTESSORI.ORG

21 Kennebec Valley Chordsmen

Mission The Barbershop Harmony Society brings men together in harmony and fellowship to enrich lives through singing.

http://kennebecvalleychordsmen.com

Purpose: • Perpetuate and celebrate harmony in the barbershop style • Promote fellowship and friendship among men of good will • Provide the opportunity to experience the joy of four-part a cappella singing • Introduce and sustain music in the lives of people everywhere

Values • The joy of singing and ringing chords in four-part barbershop harmony • Fellowship and friendship • Service to others through our music

Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP)

CAP 97 Water St., Waterville, ME 04901 K Phone: 1-800-542-8227 Email: [email protected] V Website: www.kvcap.org

The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), Inc. is a private, non-profit social service agency that has served individuals and families in Somerset and Kennebec counties for over 40 years. Incorporated in 1965 under the Economic Opportunity Act and the Community Service Act, KVCAP has worked hard and successfully to accomplish its mission to partner with area residents, organizations, and local, state and federal entities, creating solutions to the conditions of poverty in order to strengthen individuals, families and communities. We seek collaborative partnerships in the community to identify needs, coordinate resources, and creatively invest funding dollars to make the greatest, positive impact on the lives of the low-income families we serve. KVCAP’s success comes from its ability to meaningfully involve low-income people in its programs, to mobilize public and private resources to support such programs, and to coordinate efforts throughout the com- munity to improve delivery of services.

KVCAP offers many programs and services including the following: Child Care, Head Start, Transportation, Maine Families (homevisiting), Child Abuse Prevention Councils, Employment Services, Fuel Assistance, Weatherization, Home Repair, Foreclosure Counseling and Prevention as well as a Teen Center.

22 Kennebec Valley Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is a two-year commuter college. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Our mission is to "prepare students to achieve their educational, professional and personal goals in a supportive environment inspired by shared values of responsibility, integrity, and respect." To accomplish this mission, KVCC offers more than 30 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs that meet both citizen and employer needs in a caring and inclusive environment. We have an especially wide array of Allied Health programs and a popular Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies program that prepares students to transfer to 4-year institutions. Many of the programs at KVCC have articulation (transfer) agreements with other colleges, so that upon graduation students are able to more easily continue their education at the associate or bachelor degree level without loss of credit. Kennebec Valley For Fall 2010, we enrolled more than 2,400 students, including more than Community College 1,800 degree-seeking students, and enrollment continues to rise each fall. 92 Western Avenue Fairfield, Maine 04937 KVCC maintains a 97% job placement rate for graduates. Most of our graduates find jobs right in the region, primarily in Kennebec and Michelle Gayne, 453-5040 Somerset counties. www.kvcc.me.edu

Kennebec Valley Council of Governments

17 Main Street Fairfield Maine, 04937

Phone: (207) 453-4258 Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) is a Fax: (207) 453-4264 municipal services corporation which was founded in 1967 and is www.kvcog.org owned and operated by and for the benefit of its members. KVCOG helps its members to deliver cost effective and efficient municipal services, to create a more stable, growing, and diversified regional economy, to improve transportation and communication, and to preserve our natural environment through conservation of resources and wise land use planning and decision-making.

KVCOG grew out of a shared desire by municipal officials in Kennebec, Somerset, and western Waldo Counties to take a regional approach to improving life for their citizens by pooling resources and building their capacity to solve problems and to take advantage of opportunities not otherwise available to any one municipality. KVCOG is an example of a successful and productive regional collaboration in practice.

23 Kotlas-Waterville Sister City Connection

The Kotlas-Waterville Area Sister City Connection strives to develop friendship and understanding between the peoples of Central Maine and of Kotlas in Russia. To that end, the Kotlas Connection sponsors educational and cultural programs in the Waterville area to raise awareness of Russia and of Kotlas. It also sponsors exchanges of people and ideas between Greater Waterville and Kotlas. The first meeting between Watervillians and Kotlasians occurred in April 1989, when three Waterville area residents journeyed to Kotlas. In June of 1990, the mayor of Kotlas led a four-person delegation to the Waterville area. During that visit, he signed a proclamation with Waterville's mayor declaring Kotlas and Waterville sister cities. The relationship was commemorated with the planting of a cluster of birch trees near the Two Cent Bridge. Replanted birches were dedicated during a 2004 visit of a Kotlas mayor and a small delegation. Since 1990, over 50 Waterville area residents, including two Waterville mayors, have visited Kotlas and over 800 children and adults have been matched with pen pals. The Kotlas Connection has sponsored numerous visits by Kotlas residents. In December 2008, the Connection hosted a delegation of five Kotlas-area teachers and a facilitator in an exchange made possible by a grant from the Open World Program. In March 2009, at the invitation of the Waterville Committee in Kotlas, four members of the Kotlas Connection accompanied two teachers and four high school students from Erskine Academy to give presentations to Russian students at American Sampler Day. In previous years, the Connection has arranged exchanges for medical, student, artist, and civic groups. In June 2010, the Connection celebrated its 20th anniversary, with a visit to Waterville by the current mayor and deputy mayor of Kotlas, and several members of our counterpart committee in Kotlas. This year, with another Open World grant, the Connection is hosting a five-member social services delegation from Kotlas. More than 90 Kotlas-area residents have visited Waterville, both in official capacities and as private guests. For more than a decade the Kotlas Connection has offered Russian Sampler. This is a full-day workshop about Russia and Russian culture for central Maine junior-high and high school students presented in conjunction with the Colby College Russian Department. Visit our web site, where you will find our newsletter, pictures of Kotlas, and information about Kotlas and the Kotlas Connection. The URL is http://www.kotlas.org. We can also be reached at P.O. Box 1747, Waterville, ME 04903-1747. Literacy Volunteers - Waterville Area

Literacy Volunteers—Waterville Area has been www.lvwaterville.net providing literacy services for forty years in 107 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville and surrounding communities. We P. O. Box 1645 offer tutor training and workshops to further Waterville, ME 04903 educate our tutors under our parent organization, (207) 873-7786 ProLiteracy. Serving the greater Waterville area for over 40 years.

As our world changes and the demands on individuals, families, and businesses increase, the definition of literacy continues to evolve. In the past, literacy was considered the ability to read and use printed materials on a basic level. Literacy today is much more broadly defined, encompassing not only reading and writing, but numeracy, problem solving, and high-level reasoning skills.

Adults who have low reading skills are at a great disadvantage in our society. Low literacy levels are closely connected to the social problems linked with poverty. According to the 2008 US Census and the latest National Assessment of Adult Literacy, 15% of adults in Kennebec county never finished high school or do not have a GED, and 42% of all Maine adults are at or below the basic levels of literacy, which means they cannot fill out a basic job employment form, read the instructions on prescription medications, or read a book to a child.

Literacy Volunteers provides free one-to-one tutoring services for area adults in need. Tutors and students meet weekly to address a wide variety of literacy needs, including help for those whose functional reading and writing abilities are at or below grade level, students with learning disabilities, and people who are learning English as a second language.

We are so thankful for and proud of our many volunteers who give so much to provide tutoring services to adults who want to improve their literacy skills. We also thank the communities in which we serve for their support and good will which has allowed us to improve our outreach each year. "We teach adults to read."

24 Maine Association of Nonprofits

Maine Association of Nonprofits 565 Congress Street, Suite 301 Portland, ME 04101 (207) 871-1885 www.NonprofitMaine.org

MANP is the voice of Maine's nonprofit sector. Over the past 19 years, we have grown to be the state's comprehensive resource for the tools, knowledge and connections nonprofits need to be effective and well-run. Membership has grown to almost 800 organizations from all parts of the state because, in one member's words, "MANP is the go-to organization that is in touch with the pulse of the nonprofit world and is the best advocate for the sector."

MANP is the source for new and seasoned nonprofit executives, staff, board members and volunteers for: • Answers to all your nonprofit questions • SkillBuilder workshops and in-depth leadership training programs • Connections to the statewide nonprofit community and updates on national trends • Data on the economic and social significance of the Maine nonprofit sector • Advocacy on issues and policies important to all nonprofits

MANP helps nonprofits operate more efficiently by providing: • Access to nonprofit focused insurance specialists, business services and consultants • The definitive high-traffic site for posting and finding jobs in Maine's nonprofit community • Best practice standards, organization assessment tools and MANP guidebooks

Maine Centers for Women, Work & Community

Women, Work, and Community is committed to improving the economic lives of Maine women and their families. We meet women "where they are" and provide them with support and guidance and the tools they need to take the next steps toward a more promising future. All services to individuals are free and open to women and men. We provide training, advocacy, and individual assistance in four program areas: Building your Career Includes individual assistance and classes in exploring and choosing a career, finding and keeping a quality job, returning to school and gaining new skills. Learn how to succeed in the workplace. Starting a Business Includes individual assistance and classes in exploring self-employment, getting a business off the ground, writing a business plan, sustaining business success, and networking with peers for fun and profit. Managing your Money Includes individual assistance and classes in managing your money, saving for the future, building assets and planning for greater financial security. Becoming a Leader Includes individual assistance and classes in exploring your community, using your voice and influencing others, developing leadership skills, turning ideals into action. Learn how to contribute your ideas, talents and time to building stronger communities.

Please visit our website for current workshop schedules: www.womenworkandcommunity.org 93 Main Street, Lower Level Waterville, ME 04901 Phone: 872-9482 or 1-800-442-2092

25 Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers

93 Silver Street Waterville, ME 04901 Phone: 207 873-4253 Fax: 207 872-7548 www.mainechildrenshome.org

The mission of the Maine Children's Home is to build and strengthen families and their children, instilling hope for the future and a better quality of life.

Brief Overview of Programs, Services and People Served:

• The Children’s Place provides comprehensive childcare and education for infants, toddlers and school-age children. Provides care for 55 children from infants to 5-years old from the general community. Six slots are reserved for the Teen Parent School Program students. • The Teen Parent School Program provides the opportunity to earn a high school diploma for up to 20 young women a year. This is an alternative education setting with parenting classes, prenatal instruction, as well as a regular high school curriculum. Co-location of Waterville Public School’s Alternative Education Program in the Teen Parent School Program’s classroom building. • The Harland A. Turner Family Counseling Center, which specializes in outpatient counseling to children and families. • The Adoption Program, which places children domestically and internationally. • The Christmas Program, which served 1,722 underprivileged children in 2013. • The Summer Camp Program, which sent 120 underprivileged children to a weeklong camp experience in 2013.

Destiny Demo has been a Board Member for the Maine Children’s Home for over 8 years. She is the Northern New England Human Resources Manager for Cianbro Corporation, a position that is demanding of her time. Despite that, Destiny has volunteered countless hours to benefit MCH. She has successfully accessed her resources at Cianbro to benefit the construction of our Sun Shelter. Thanks to her perseverance, Cianbro Corporation fabricated, donated and delivered all of the steel for the shelter which had a value of over $13,000. With her knowledge and expertise in Human Resource Management, Destiny ably chaired the Personnel/ Policies Committee as they totally re-wrote the Personnel Policies and procedures Destiny Demo for MCH. During her time on the board, she has been a valued member sharing her expertise in finance/accounting, Program development, employee evaluations and assessments, as well as marketing. An example of her commitment to the Home and her generous heart, was shown at the last Wine Tasting Event. She was the winner of the 50/50 raffle in the amount of $750; realized that the day after this event, her family was leaving for Disney World, and she turned all of her winnings over to MCH.

Destiny is a perfect role model for what a good board member should be. We totally appreciate everything she has done for the Maine Children’s Home.

26 Maine Dance Teachers Club

Feeling a need to organize Maine dance teachers in an organization dedicated to the promotion and furtherance of dance in the State of Maine, Ellen T. Cooper and the late Evelyn Dyer Clark co-hosted a meeting held at Evelyn’s studio in Auburn, Maine in October of 1950, and the Maine Dance Teachers Club became a reality. Maine dance teachers were contacted and the Club began with monthly meetings at which Maine teachers offered instruction to the teachers attending. That first year, these meetings were held at various dance studios throughout the state.

The following year, the Club moved its meetings to the DeWitt Hotel in Lewiston, offering both teacher and student classes, drawing upon such New York teachers as Charles Kelley, Joe Price, Art Stone, Henry LeTang and many others.

As the Club and attendance grew, the monthly classes were moved to Lewiston area schools where both a gym and auditorium were available and teachers, such as Gus Giordano, Peter Genaro, and Al Gilbert came to Maine to teach. Because of large attendance from dance teachers and students throughout the state, the Club moved to the Augusta- Waterville area and continued to hire nationally known teachers such as Gus and Nan Giordano, Lynda Gache, Bob Rizzo, Bill DiRicco, Fred Knecht, and Tom Ralabate.

Because of the great interest in these meetings and workshops, the Club decided to expand and offer a one-day summer workshop which started at the Encore Dance Studio in Augusta. After two years, the workshop grew so much that the Club moved on to Boothbay Harbor, then to Portland, then Bar Harbor, and now back to Boothbay Harbor, Maine. This is a three- day workshop where top dance faculties, as well as Maine dance teachers, present material for students, assistant teachers and teachers. Currently, the Club offers an annual three-day summer workshop in Portland.

Maine International Film Festival Founded in 1998, the Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) is a project of Friends of Art & Film in Central Maine. MIFF is an annual 10-day event that brings thousands of people to Waterville to enjoy films that would otherwise never be seen in the State of Maine.

10 Days, 80+ Movies During the 10 days of the festival, MIFF shows nearly 100 films, representing the best of American independent and international cinema. MIFF also spotlights some of Maine and New England’s most exciting and innovative filmmakers through the Maine Student Film and Video Festival and the Maine Filmmakers’ Forum. Film screenings are held at two Waterville venues, the Waterville Opera House and Railroad Square Cinema.

More Than Just Movies Audiences also have opportunities to meet and talk with some of the people behind the movies - directors, producers, writers, musicians. Every year, MIFF honors a member of the film industry who has made significant contributions to independent cinema with the annual Mid-Life Achievement Award. Our honored guests and visiting filmmakers host panel discussions as well as informal Q&A sessions, giving the audiences an incredible chance to hear about the art of film from those on the front lines. MIFF’s special guests have included Mid-Life Achievement Award winners Bud Cort (MIFF 2007), Walter Hill (MIFF 2006), Lili Taylor (MIFF 2005), Ed Harris (MIFF 2004), Peter Fonda (MIFF 2003), Jonathan Demme (MIFF 2002), Sissy Spacek (MIFF 2001), Terrence Malick (MIFF 2000), and Jos Stelling (MIFF 1999).

MIFF Volunteers MIFF simply would not happen without volunteer support. Volunteers do everything from taking tickets, to helping with posters and publicity, to providing rides for festival guests, and so much more.

Maine International Film Festival, Waterville, ME 04901, (p) 207-861-8138, www.miff.org

27 MaineGeneral Medical Center

28 29 Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is dedicated and committed to promoting, educating, and advocating for business prosperity For more information: and regional economic improvement. Our vision is to be the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce 50 Elm Street leader and partner in providing real value and service to its Waterville, ME 04901 members. The priorities of our membership and Board of (207) 873-3315 Directors are: business expansion and retention; enhanced Fax: (207) 877-0087 communication, networking and educational opportunities; and [email protected] impacting the political environment by evaluating issues and www.midmainechamber.com advocating positions that support our members. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s committees drive our annual goals and are charged by our membership to address these priorities. We do so in part by hosting a range of events, including five major public events: • Business to Business Showcase on March 27, 2014, is the premier trade show in the area, with over 150 exhibitors and thousands of attendees. The Showcase also features internship opportunities for area students. This event is made possible by sponsors Are You Ready To Party??, Kennebec Savings Bank, Central Maine Growth Council, Electricity Maine, Summit Natural Gas, and Central Maine Motors Auto Group. • Annual Awards Dinner on April 29, 2014, sponsored by Central Maine Motors Auto Group and Inland Hospital, honors Chamber businesses and professionals for outstanding contributions to the economic well-being of mid-Maine. • Chamber Golf Classic on June 2, 2014, is a tournament in which 32 teams compete for prizes, including gift certificates from Chamber businesses, golf products, and even cash awards up to a million dollars! • Taste of Greater Waterville on August 6, 2014, is one of the area’s largest festivals, featuring the greater Waterville area’s outstanding restaurants with sidewalk dining, vendors, beer garden, live entertainment, children’s activities, and more. • Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate Super Raffle Dinner Show on September 25, 2014, is a festive evening which includes dinner and a drawing with over 150 fabulous gifts, including a $3,000 cash prize. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce also offers Business After Hours, a monthly networking event, and the Business Breakfast Series, a monthly series of presentations by various speakers on topics relevant to the business community hosted and co-sponsored by Thomas College. For more information on these events and more about the Chamber, visit www.midmainechamber.com or call (207) 873-3315. Additionally, we fulfill area tourism and relocation inquiries, produce an area guidebook and street map, administer the Shop Locally Chamber Gift Certificate and Chamber Advantage Discount Card programs, provide tourism marketing, aid in workforce development, and work with area economic development entities to sustainably grow our region. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce serves 18 communities and over 600 area businesses, helping them to grow and prosper. Shouldn’t your business be among them?

ALBION • BELGRADE • BENTON • BURNHAM • CHINA • CLINTON • FAIRFIELD • HINCKLEY • OAKLAND• ROME • SIDNEY • SHAWMUT • SOUTH CHINA • THORNDIKE • UNITY • VASSALBORO • WATERVILLE • WINSLOW WWW.MIDMAINECHAMBER.COM Mid-Maine Global Forum The Mid-Maine Global Forum contributes to the local community's understanding of issues of global significance by organizing and disseminating informed public presentations and discussion.

This is the twelfth year we have presented programs. During the previous years, speakers have addressed a variety of issues about other countries whose actions impact the USA. Experts with specific knowledge about countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central America, South America and Canada have shared their knowledge and experience and led discussions with attendees at these public meetings. A wide range of topics including globalization and the world economy, international law, energy and the environment, human rights, child welfare, shortages of food and water, health care and sexually transmitted diseases, and many more have recently been covered.

The Forum has been supported by the Waterville Rotary Club, the Oak Foundation, other charitable foundations and, of course, our members. Dues paid by members enable us to continue to offer lively and thought provoking programs and also help to provide support to enable high school students to attend these programs as our guests. For further information please visit our web site at www.midmaineglobalforrum.org. 30 Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter

19 Colby Circle Waterville, ME 04901 207-872-8082 www.shelterme.org

Our Mission: To end homelessness one family, one child, one person at a time. About The Shelter: The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter is a special place where homeless people are treated and referred to as guests. On October 4, 2012, we moved from a modest home with 18 beds to our location at 19 Colby Street, Waterville which houses 24 twin bunk beds (48 beds), cribs, toddler beds and numerous floor mats. The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter is a private, non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors broadly representing the community including clergy, business leaders, educators, health care professionals, social service providers, and volunteers. The shelter program is currently 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for men, women and children without family or community support seeking safe emergency housing and day-time family support services. We serve breakfast and dinner daily. The shelter includes a community resource room for both the community to use, as well as the shelter guests. Programs offered in this room include, but not limited to: employment workshops, parenting classes, Financial Sense classes, Healing Arts, meditation and sewing classes, AA, Double Trouble Substance Abuse and Mental Health support groups, all being taught or led by volunteers. We open a food pantry every Friday to support homeless prevention and partner with 17 agencies to provide the most effective life management plan for each person and family. How We Began: Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter was founded by the Interfaith Council of Waterville in 1990. It first opened on November 26, 1990, in the Notre Dame Christian Awareness Center at 110 Silver Street as the temporary, 6-bed Interfaith Emergency Shelter. Eleven months later, a permanent home was located on 28 Ticonic Street. In 1994, a two-floor, 12-foot by 16 foot extension was added to provide office space and to relieve some of the over-crowding. In November of 1996, a family unit was added downstairs so that families could remain together.

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In 2010, Jake Smith saw a need at his school, Messalonskee High School. There were some students who didn’t seem to have some of ‘the school things’ that the rest of the kids had. He went to his guidance counselor and was told about the homeless children at Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. He enlisted his Nana, Nancy Wilson to work with him. Together they went to the Shelter and talked to the director, Betty Palmer. They asked how they could help. They came up with the idea of making and handing out "Smile Bags" to homeless children staying at Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter. They filled the bags with toiletries, pencils, notebooks, paper, cards, games, stuffed animals, mittens, and a soft cozy blanket, made by Jake and his Nana. Jake and Nana created an information sheet to give a child’s parents when they arrive at the homeless shelter. They then used this information when making the “Smile Bag” to personalize each one, according to favorite color, etc. Jake and Nancy solicit items from local groups, Nancy Wilson & business, other students, and purchase many themselves. So far, they have made and given Jake Smith out 283 Smile Bags. This idea eventually led to giving needed articles to homeless students at Messalonskee High School and the neighboring schools.

Jacob and Nancy saw a need and found a way to help homeless kids in the local schools and community. They are an incredible family. The Homeless Shelter loves you, Jake and Nancy!

31 Pleasant Street United Methodist Church

Pleasant Street United Methodist Church 61 Pleasant Street Waterville, Maine 04901 (207) 872-7564 [email protected] Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Thursday

Our Mission Statement We are Christian disciples called together by God to unite our hearts, hopes and talents for the benefit of all God's creation. Guided by the Spirit of Christ, we strive to express our faith through Spirit-filled worship, service and hospitality.

At Pleasant Street, we try to be concerned about things that matter. Your age, race, ethnicity, marital status, physical ability, financial condition, your clothing, your past, or anything else that might make you feel "different" does not matter. What matters to us is that you hunger for an abundant life in Christ. We welcome you as you are, because we ourselves have experienced God's all-inclusive love. We seek through worship, study, spiritual formation, and fellowship to provide a nurturing environment for personal Christian growth, equipping us to minister in Christ's name to those in need, and empowering us to work for justice and peace in the world. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Phone: (207) 872-7869 60 Eustis Parkway Church email: [email protected] Waterville, Maine 04901 Website: www.stmarkswaterville.org

The parish family at St. Mark’s believes that serving God must include stewardship within our community. To that end, church facilities are made available on a regular schedule and at little or no cost to the following community groups: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alanon, Amnesty International, and Codependents Anonymous. For a schedule of meeting times, please contact the specific community group or call the church office. For many, many years parishioners have sponsored public suppers to extend Christian fellowship to the Greater Waterville Community. Proceeds from three of these events are given to the Waterville Interfaith Homeless Shelter, the Waterville Area Food Bank, and the Evening Sandwich Program. The Evening Sandwich Program is a joint effort of Waterville-area churches to provide an evening meal to persons in need. ESP operates near its clients at the Universalist-Unitarian Church on Silver Street in Waterville. Parishioners from St. Mark’s prepare meals on Thursdays. The St. Mark’s Christmas Fair, held annually on the first Saturday in December, is a joint effort of the entire parish. A portion of the net proceeds of the Fair are committed to outreach efforts. A basket for food donations to the Waterville Area Food Bank welcomes contributions, which are gathered on a weekly basis. Parishioners of St. Mark’s contribute regularly to the United Thank Offering and the Episcopal Relief and Development.

32 R E M (Revitalizing the Energy in ME) REM was born in the greater Waterville area in 1995 out of REM citizens' desire to take responsibility for creating their own future. 93 Main Street-Suite 3 People were, and still are, extremely disappointed in the growing Waterville, ME 04901 divisiveness and struggles for power that seem to see "the people" and “the common good" as irrelevant. There was a commonly 873-4444 held vision that we could learn to work together more [email protected] effectively…to truly welcome our diversity and engage its richness www.rem1.org to work together for the common good. In February of 1996 REM sponsored a three day planning process involving several hundred people. Participants produced a plan which included a commonly held vision, objectives to meet that vision and specific initiatives to address those objectives. REM (Revitalizing the Energy in ME) is a totally volunteer network of citizens engaged in creating a community where people thrive. All volunteers engage in one of two ways: they either join a team working on a community initiative (dream) they share with others, or they work on a team that acts as an umbrella to support the various community initiatives and the REM organization. A few examples of Community Initiatives for the year 2014 include: • Women’s Initiative – Providing a safe, healthy and creative place for women to gather. • Providing space downtown for community events; i.e. the REM and Waterville Main Street collaboration bringing Santa and his visitors into a warm, visible space in our downtown. • REM Craft Fair at Champion’s supporting 80 Maine artisans and promoting the arts • Tourmaline Singers – Singing to the convalescing and dying • Waterville Community Land Trust - Supporting strong, vital neighborhoods in the development and stewardship of permanently affordable homes and associated community assets. • REM Delta Prime Robotics – A competitive robotics team for area teens • Gingerbread Mania and Mrs. Santa’s Workshop – Winter holiday events for young children • Kennebec Messalonskee Trails – A trails group born in REM and now a nonprofit on its own and a REM Partner organization The umbrella of support teams allows community initiative team members to concentrate on their specific missions so that even very busy people can volunteer to work on a dream they share with others. Support teams include teams which provide and manage gathering spaces, communication equipment and systems, office staff, equipment and supplies, leadership development training and support, or team building policies,processes and procedures which facilitate sustainable group process. They write press releases, or make and put up posters, or cook, clean or set up for meetings and events. They raise funds, pay bills or write grants. They build or maintain databases. They write, decorate, phone, vacuum, set tables, keep books or wash windows. For 19 years thousands of REM volunteers have worked to build a model based on consensus building. These amazing people are all stars in REM's eyes. But once a year we like to take a moment to focus our telescopes on just one star and celebrate what they have brought to us. This year we take joy in honoring Nancy Day Clark. Nancy has taught us how powerful it is to have someone who is always there. Someone you can count on. An artistic eye when you need it. A great proof reader and language resource. A REM presence even when REM’s leaders cannot be. Nancy never needs a job description; she simply senses what needs to be done and does it. She takes care of those who work daily at REM enabling them to better perform the volunteer roles they have chosen for themselves. If she knows they are supposed to be drinking water for their health, she brings them water. She senses people’s needs and responds to meet them. One of the nicest parts about working in REM is that there are few rules and expectations. REM welcomes the gifts of time given by all of the volunteers. Nancy welcomes all who come to REM with a smile and an openness that makes people relaxed and glad they came. She makes every day a family day and she’s always ready to help…whatever it is that needs to be done. If there’s not much for her to do, she is perfectly at ease just being there, ready to help when the need for help arises. She doesn’t have to be told or asked; she sees and moves on her own. For REM leaders, this makes work so much easier; leaders can focus on their tasks and know that people who call or visit will have their needs met. Nancy Day Clark REM is indeed proud to present Nancy Day Clark with the 2014 REM Award.

33 Ripple Effect Project

PO Box 1956 Waterville, Maine 04903 [email protected] http://www.rippleeffectproject.org

Supporting self-sustainable agricultural and educational endeavors in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ripple Effect Project is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, based in Central Maine. Since 2005 we have been dedicated to supporting educational and agricultural endeavors of independent schools and orphanages in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are currently working with Korando Faith Widows and Orphans Group in Kisumu, Kenya. We help to provide food, education, and shelter for more than 200 orphans.

Over the past seven years the generous donations of our supporters have allowed us to accomplish many projects including providing electricity, which permits students to study past sun-down, as well as fresh drinking water from a deep water well. Please take a minute to see some of the many ways our supporters help in this worthy cause at http://www.rippleeffectproject.org.

Susan Sinclair was chosen by the Ripple Effect Project board for her long term involvement and support of Ripple Effect Project.

She is the kind of volunteer that every organization seeks to find. Her work with us began shortly after we formed and received our non-profit status. Sue has assisted with almost every fundraising event we have held. Nothing is too big, such as organizing a yard sale, or too small, such as a bake sale. She quietly and cheerfully takes care of whatever needs to be done. She is always available when needed and is the one we turn to for most of our mailings. Sue is the kind of volunteer who quietly does the work without taking center stage. Susan Sinclair

It is with great pleasure that we bring her into the spot light to honor her service with Ripple Effect Project.

34 Salvation Army ~Waterville Chapter

Mission Statement The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Comprehensive social ministries provide prevention, support, protection, alleviation, rehabilitation, treatment, guidance, education, and opportunities for personal development. Holistic service is the goal — to meet the physical, social, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of families and individuals. The Salvation Army has designed a range of programs almost as broad as human need. We also partner with churches, charities, and organizations to reach as many people as is practical, believing that even a touch or presence can kindle hope for a better tomorrow.

255 Main Street Phone: (207)872-2172 PO Box 137 Fax: (207)872-8057 Waterville Maine

Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center

Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center Administrative Office P.O. Box 417 Winthrop, ME 04364 207-377-1010 Fax 207-377-1013 www.silentnomore.org Helping Our Community Become Silent No More 24 hour, Confidential Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Line 1-800-871-7741

Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center provides free, confidential services to Kennebec, Somerset, Knox & Waldo Counties:

• A 24 hour, confidential, statewide, Crisis Support Line: 1-800-871-7741 • Support Groups for survivors of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, and for non-offending parents of children who have been sexually abused • Crisis intervention and information • Support and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and their families • Advocacy for survivors who chose to seek medical attention, report to the police, or go through the criminal justice system • Referral to appropriate agencies and individuals in the community • Community and professional education

35 Spectrum Generations

Spectrum Generations Muskie Community Center 38 Gold Street Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-4745 TTY 1-800-464-8703 Spectrum Generations, Central Maine’s Area www.spectrumgenerations.org Agency on Aging, has been a leading provider of information, referrals, programs and activities for older Muskie Center Hours: and disabled adults for 40 years. Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM With seven community centers throughout central Maine, it offers services such as health & wellness programs; socialization; dining; Meals on Wheels; AniMeals; catering; Family Caregiver Support; Medicare/Medicaid guidance; tax rebate and federal/state tax help; Bridges Home Care; Adult DayBreak; space rentals; activities, special events and more.

For more information on Spectrum Generations, or how to become a volunteer, visit our website at spectrumgenerations.org or call 1-800-639-1553. Sunset Home

114 College Ave “Where Caring and Quality Sunset Home Waterville, ME 04901 make our house a home.” Administrator: William McKeagney “A Residential Care Facility” (207) 872-8414 www.sunsethomeofwaterville.me

Founded in 1924 with a bequest from a local businessman, Sunset Home is a non-profit residential care facility dedicated to providing high quality assisted living services for older women in a safe, comfortable and dignified home-like atmosphere. Sunset Home has provided the highest quality of residential care in Waterville to women age 65 and older since 1924. The home continues its tradition of a warm and friendly environment that many ladies have called "home". Indeed, Sunset Home has all the comforts of home - cozy family room, living room, dining room, screened porches, and two lovable cats. Antique furnishings, sentimental belongings, and comforts of the original Sunset Home, including an antique stained glass window and grandfather's clock, grace the home. Sunset Home upholds its reputation of having a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.

Services Provided: We Offer: • 24 hour staffing • The opportunity for residents to keep their own physicians • Medication administration • Occupancy for twenty residents with sixteen private rooms with bathroom • Housekeeping and two semi-private rooms with an attached bathroom and shower • Laundry • Whirlpool bath • Three homemade meals plus snacks daily • Cable-ready rooms • Transportation for physician appointments • Furnishes rooms (per resident's request room may be unfurnished to • Daily activities program allow for personal belongings) • Personal care assistance • All residents have the option to have their own phone in their room • Modern in-floor heating • Hair salon on premises • Easy access storage • Covered entryway • Maintenance services 36 Sustain Mid Maine Coalition New Maine Vision, Old Maine Values Sustain Mid Maine is a grassroots initiative created to conserve our resources, sustain a healthy environment, and promote economic prosperity for the Mid-Maine region. Mission: Promote energy conservation and alternative energy use for area residents, businesses, and municipal operations, thereby reducing energy costs for taxpayers while also cutting harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

The Objectives of the Coalition are to: The group includes teams focused on issues including: • reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in municipal • Energy facilities as well as area homes and businesses; • Transportation • recommend appropriate alternative energy technologies to elected • Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle officials and staff for implementation; • Education • make education and resources available to the public to assist the • Local Foods community in reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions; • Climate Change Public Policy • grow and support local foods; • promote solid waste/recycling/composting practices; • increase public transportation as well as awareness of its availability; Contact the Coalition through the City of Waterville: • develop alternative transportation systems for both passengers and One Common Street freight; Waterville Maine, 04901 • provide activities to educate the public about the importance of Phone: (207) 680-4208 sustainability; • explore and engage opportunities for regional solutions and cooperation; Email: [email protected] • implement these objectives so as to provide sustainable employment Web: www.waterville-me.gov/departments/mmsc/ opportunities. Like us on Facebook Thomas College

180 West River Road, Waterville ME 04901-5097 207-859-1111 1-800-339-7001 FAX: 207-859-1114 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.thomas.edu

Thomas College was founded in 1894 as a nonsectarian, co-educational college dedicated to career training. In the spring of 1956, the College moved from its downtown location to a large, private estate in the city of Waterville. When the College outgrew this campus in 1966, it purchased more than 70 acres of land next to the historic Kennebec River and developed a small-college facility. By 1971, the entire college was relocated to the West River Road campus.

Thomas College's mission is to prepare students for success in their personal and professional lives, and for leadership and service in their communities. The private, career-oriented College is committed to preparing its undergraduates for careers in business, technology and education. The College is focused on providing an accessible and affordable quality education to any student who is motivated to work hard and succeed. The College offers its students Guaranteed Tuition and its graduates Guaranteed Job Placement within six months of graduation.

For more information about Thomas College, please visit www.thomas.edu. 37 United Way of Mid-Maine

Serving Somerset, northern Kennebec, and western Waldo Counties.

What does United Way of Mid-Maine do? We help. We help by working with our many partner agencies and coordinating local initiatives such as the Keeping Mid-Maine Warm Program, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the Central Maine CA$H Coalition and 2-1-1. Our work focuses on three major areas: • Basic needs • Job & Life Success • Children & Youth We help. It’s what we do. It’s what we need from you.

To find out how you can Give, Advocate or Volunteer visit us at www.unitedwaymidme.org or http://www.facebook.com/UnitedWayMidMe. United Way of Mid-Maine, 105 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, ME 04901-0091. Ph (207) 873-0686, Fx (207) 872-0674, [email protected]. Universalist Unitarian Church

Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville 69 Silver Street Waterville, Me 873- 4006 Rev. Meg Anzalone, Minister http://www.uuc-wtvl.org/ Mission Statement We, The Universalist Unitarian Church of Waterville Maine, value respect for all points of view as we seek to build a supportive, loving and peaceful community within our church family, our community and the world beyond. We commit to building a sustainable relationship with our earth through responsible action and leadership and promote a search for personal truth and justice, sustained by worship that brings together a variety of traditions and rituals.

A Welcoming Congregation since 1996 A Green Sanctuary since 2011 Our community involvement includes - • Leadership in the Evening Sandwich Program (ESP) • Support of the GLBT Teen Drop In Center • Membership in the Interfaith Council and the Interfaith Resource Fund • Sponsorship of Adult Spirituality Groups • Collaboration with the Family Violence Project • Volunteering at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter • Strengthening the Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition • Outreach through our Crafting & Fellowship Groups The Strengthening Our Faith in Action Committee (SOFIA) is active in promoting other areas of social justice. 38 University of Maine Cooperative Extension

University of Maine University of Maine Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension Kennebec County Office is your doorway to 125 State Street, 3rd Floor University of Maine expertise. Augusta, ME 04330 207-622-7546 phone For over 90 years, we've been putting university research to work in 207-622-7548 fax homes, businesses, farms, and communities-in every corner of Maine. http://extension.umaine.edu/ Some specific programs available in Kennebec County:

4-H/Youth Development Gardening & Horticulture • Community 4-H Clubs • Master Gardener Volunteers • 4-H Tractor Safety • Maine Harvest for Hunger • Public Speaking • Growing vegetables, fruit, and ornamentals • Team Building • Garden pest identification • Afterschool 4-H Enrichment Programs • Operation Military Kids Nutrition & Food • 4-H Science • Eat Well Nutrition Education Program • Nutrition Associates visit homes, schools and community groups to provide Agriculture free practical hands-on education on nutrition, stretching food budgets, • Beginning farmer training cooking and food safety for families who are eligible to receive SNAP • Soil health and nutrient management benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps) • Crop and livestock management • Eat Well-by-Mail nutrition correspondence course for SNAP eligible adults • Pest management and safe pesticide use • Training programs for teachers, day care providers and others who want to learn • Maine Compost School how to improve nutrition and increase physical activity in children • Pressure canner gauge testing UMaine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity

Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box 1972, Waterville, Maine 04903-1972 www.watervilleareahfh.org

Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity seeks to help qualifying families become homeowners by working with them to build decent, affordable houses. WAHFH homes are not given away...... they are purchased by the homeowner family via a zero, or very-low interest, mortgage. Efficient building practices and extensive use of volunteer labor help to keep the house cost at low levels. Families seeking a WAHFH house must have lived in our service area for at least one year and are expected to complete a multi-step application process. Families are chosen by a committee after careful consideration of the following criteria: • Household income in the range of 50 - 70% of the median for our service area • Housing need (for example, currently living in substandard housing) • Ability to pay the monthly costs for a zero, or very-low interest mortgage, property taxes and homeowner's insurance • Willingness to work in partnership with WAHFH in the construction of the home. Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity is committed to the success of its chosen partner families and the communities in which it serves. In addition to building houses, WAHFH also has a Weatherization program in which its goal is to reduce air leaks and energy use by 25% or more. The potential heating savings can be used by the homeowner for other budget items while enjoying a home that is more comfortable to live in. For more information on WAHFH, its programs, and how you can volunteer or join a committee: Visit us at www.watervilleareahfh.org or call our Executive Director, Holly Towle at (207)441-6748.

39 Waterville Business & Professional Women

aterville Business and Professional Women was chartered in 1922 and is a member Wof BPW Foundation and BPW/Maine. BPW promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and resources. enefits –– Members benefit from networking opportunities year-round, skill-building Band educational opportunities, and legislative visibility. The BPW Foundation provides scholarships, grants, and a resource library in Washington, DC. BPW has a strong voice on Capitol Hill, and supports issues important to women. artnerships –– BPW/Maine founded the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame and has a state-wide scholarship Pprogram. Waterville BPW partners with REM and the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. BPW partners with other BPW local organizations throughout Maine. Local members assemble “Kids’ Packs” ( things to keep children occupied in court) for the Waterville Municipal Court system. Members volunteer, either singly or as a group, helping other local non-profit organizations. omen –– Through membership in BPW, women benefit from networking opportunities, career positioning, Weducational programs, and visibility. BPW members work on behalf of equity in the workplace and support the Paycheck Fairness Act. On the local level, monthly programs have included pay equity, women owned businesses, life-long lessons on leadership, domestic violence, teen suicide, and social security.

BPW/Waterville c/o WI at 93 Main Street, Suite 6, Waterville, ME 04901 web: www.bpwmaine.org email: [email protected] Waterville Historical Society 64 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-9439 Open Memoral Day Week to Labor Day Closed on Holidays TOURS: 10:00 & 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 & 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday www.redingtonmuseum.org

Resident Custodians Redington Museum Bryan and Bonny Finnemore

The Waterville Historical Society, a non-profit corporation, was organized in 1903 as a result of enthusiasm aroused by the city’s centennial in 1902. In 1924 the Redington house was presented to the society as its permanent home by Mrs. William P. Redington, whose husband was born there. At the time of its presentation, the house had been occupied by Redington descendants for over 100 years. Society membership is open to the public; there is a yearly membership fee that helps fund the museum’s work.

A nominal admission fee is charged to non-members. Special tours of the museum may be arranged for school groups and other organizations by contacting the resident custodian.

Donations and bequests to the Waterville Historical Society and the Redington Museum are tax deductible to the extent provided by the law. Artifacts are generally accepted without restrictions.

40 Waterville Main Street

Waterville Main Street 44 Main Street, Suite 202, Waterville, ME 04901 Phone: 207-680-2055 www.watervillemainstreet.org • [email protected]

Waterville Main Street is dedicated to the revitalization of downtown Waterville through an incremental and cumulative Four Point Approach. Four key committees bring together a broad cross-section of volunteers to design and implement work plans in each area of interest:

• Economic Restructuring – strengthening existing businesses and recruiting new ones • Design – improving the physical appearance of downtown, while protecting historic resources • Promotion – promoting downtown as a destination for shopping, dining, arts and culture • Organization – developing broad-based volunteer and financial support

The Heart of the City!

Waterville Opera House 93 Main Street, 3rd Floor Waterville, ME 04901 Ticket Office: (207) 873-7000 Fax: (207) 861-7096 Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11-4 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.operahouse.org

Opened in 1902, the Waterville Opera House is the largest facility of its kind in Central Maine. More than 100 performances are held each year, involving over 85,000 participants. In addition to its main stage, the Opera House has a Studio Theater, where they present smaller productions and concerts, in the Waterville Regional Arts and Community Center.

With the completion of a $5 million renovation in 2012, the Waterville Opera House is now a modern facility with beautiful historic ambiance. The renovations have made it possible to offer a broad range of performances, host nationally-known musicians, present more technically complex theatrical productions, and build upon its relationships with community partners by hosting a number of events on the main stage.

Check our website for all of the upcoming events! Thank you to all the Waterville Opera House Angels who volunteer their time to keep this historic community organization a vibrant gathering place for the arts in downtown Waterville!

41 Waterville Public Library If you haven't been in the Waterville Public Library lately, you may not have known the following - With over 90,000 books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, VHS videotapes, magazines, newspapers, and more, the WtvlPL has one of the largest public library collections in the state! You can order books and other library materials online through the WtvlPL website 24/7! The WtvlPL is a member of the statewide Minerva Library Network, which means your library card gives you free access to almost six 73 Elm Street million items! (You can even order those items online!) Waterville Maine 04901 207.872.5433 You can catch programs like storytimes, puppet shows, special films, preschool playgroups, science demonstrations, or parenting workshops www.waterville.lib.me.us in the Children's Room! You can bring in a laptop to use our free WiFi or use any of the Mondays-Fridays library's free public computers! 10:00-7:00 Saturdays 10:00-3:00 Your library card gives you access to thousands of magazines and newspapers online through MARVEL!, Maine's Virtual Library (check (Closed on Saturdays in it out on our website!) summer) The library has a trained staff of friendly librarians who are waiting to help you find what you need for learning or fun! Winslow VFW

Office - 873-1908 175 Veteran Drive - Winslow, ME 04901 Lounge - 872-9850

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization of American Veterans who have served their country on foreign soil in a conflict approved by Congress. The Winslow Post #8835 received its Federal Charter on December 29, 1946, with 87 signatories. Today it has 482 members.

The objectives of the Veterans of Foreigh Wars are fraternal, patriotic, historical, educational and charitable.

42 WMHB

WMHB Waterville, 89.7FM, is Colby College's student-run radio station and Central Maine's only choice for alternative music. We broadcast live 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at 89.7FM and online at www.wmhb.org.

The station is supported by over 100 student and community DJ's who volunteer their time every week to bring new music and community programming to Colby, Waterville, and the rest of the world. WMHB plays NEW music in all genres, from alternative to techno to blues to world. We also feature weekly community and public affairs programming in the form of speeches, lectures, performances by local bands, and more.

Here are a few facts that you might not know about WMHB:

• WMHB has been broadcasting live from Colby College for over 60 years. • The WMHB webcast is most popular in the United States, followed in order by Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, France, Taiwan, Finland, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. • WMHB recently entered the top 5% of over 10,000 internet radio stations on Live365.com

To place a request, give us a call at (207) 859-5450 or visit www.wmhb.org. For questions about business partnership, station involvement, or underwriting with WMHB, please write to [email protected] or call (207) 859-5454. Thanks for listening! Youth Matter!

Youth Matter! 179 Main St., Suites 204-206, Waterville, ME 04901 www.YouthMatter.net 207-859-9840

Youth Matter!'s Mission: To measurably improve the lives of area children and youth through community collaboration that promotes positive youth development and reduces substance abuse. Youth Matter!’s Vision: Children and youth are • Safe and Respected • Happy and Healthy • Nurtured and Committed to Learning • Connected to the Community We are one of 68 Communities for Children & Youth coalitions statewide partnering with the Maine Children's Cabinet. We have been active in the area since 1996 under the direction of a "volunteer" Leadership Council. To achieve our mission we collaborate with local schools, hospitals, law enforcement, community organizations and businesses. Our two primary program areas include After School Aspirations Programs (ASAP) funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant that is delivered at 5 Waterville sites (Alfond Youth Center, South End Learning Center, Albert S. Hall Elementary School, George J. Mitchell Elementary School, Waterville Junior High) and our Prevention Coalition that provides a number of programs dealing with the issue of youth substance abuse. For more information please contact our office at 859-9840 or view our website at www.YouthMatter.net. Jeanette Glidden, Program Coordinator [email protected] 43 “Look here first!” Directory of Community Conscious Businesses Supporting Local Businesses is one of the best ways to build a community where people thrive.

BUY LOCAL! Come Play With Us & Help Your Children Grow Musically! Stop by Barrels Community Market for the finest in locally produced foods and hand-made goods.

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44 SBS Carbon Copy At Our House there is always: Great Food, Great Smiles, • Full Color Printing and Great Service! • Binding • Mailing Services Congratulations to all of the exemplary • Paper & Office Supplies REM Award Winners! 54 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04903 Sun - Thurs: 11 am - 10 pm Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Fri - Sat: 11 am - 11 pm (800) 427-7947 [email protected] (207) 873-7947 99 West River Road, Waterville, ME 04901 www.maineprintingservices.com Fax: (207) 873-7948 207-877-8325 207-87 STEAK http://jfs.me/

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47 Central Maine’s Fastest Growing Public Accounting Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Derek Gervais, CPA to our client service team. Derek comes to us with over 16 years of experience providing tax preparation, attestation and consulting services to individuals, nonprofit organizations and other small businesses. He also specializes in providing tax preparation and advisory services to trusts and estates. Derek will be joining the team as a senior tax manager and will be assisting in the continued expansion of quality client service that has made our firm successful. Derek resides in Waterville with his wife Lori and their two children, Olivia and Madison.

Congratulations to all who work to create a community where people thrive.

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51 52 Personali-Tease Bay Street Redemption Hair Styles 120 China Rd, Winslow, ME 04901 207-873-2008 $9 Haircuts for Men and Women We're Fast, Accurate & Friendly Reduced rate for children Thank you to all who Volunteer! Mon-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm 5 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 872-0642

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56 57 “The Difference is in the Details”

Commercial and Industrial Roofing Roof Design, Installation and Repair Annual Preventive Maintenance Leak Investigation and Repair Roof Asset Management 24 Hour Emergency Service 669 Riverside Drive, Augusta, ME 207-622-9503 www.geroofing.com Asian Cafe

Thai, Japanese, Korean, & Vietnamese Cuisine

53 Bay Street Winslow, Maine 04901

Phone: 207.877.6688 Fax: 207.887.6606

Heart healthy Homemade Food Daily specials - Lunch Combinations More than 25 items! *Mild ~ **Medium ~ ***Hot & Spicy 129 Silver Street Waterville, Maine 04901 www.goldenpondwealth.com Hours: 7 Days a week - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. WE DO NOT USE MSG! FREE DELIVERY Securities offered through LPL Financial; Member FINRA/SIPC

10 China Road, Winslow 207-873-4612 58 A & L Barber Shop

47 Main Street Waterville, ME 873-1010 258 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville 872-5636 Shop hours 51 Main Street, Oakland 465-3070 Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. - Noon

     

Come and see us at Gallant Funeral Home

11 Old Windsor Rd JOHN O. GALLANT, CFSP China, ME OWNER/DIRECTOR

(207) 445-7099 Waterville’s Only Locally Owned & Operated Funeral Home 10 Elm Street phone: 873-3393 Coffee, Tea, Waterville, ME 04901 fax: 877-7106 Sandwiches, and website:www.gallantfh.com Treats! email: [email protected] 59 Congratulations! Nancy! From the Faye’s

Nale Law Offices Trusted Legal Services Since 1977 Elder Law Long Term Care & Estate Planning www.nalelaw.com

660-9191 58 Elm Street, Waterville

A.E. Hodsdon Engineers TEL 872-6231 10 Common Street Waterville, Maine 04901 (207) 873-5164 Fax: (207) 872-0645

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Planning • Design • Construction • Operations

Local Business Helping Build a Better Community Civil-Environmental Consultants JOE & JUDY MARCOUX 60 Patriot Vinyl Siding Co. Specializing in Vinyl Siding, Windows & Gutters Fully Insured - Free Estimates - Best Warranty 157 Main Street Marc Roderick 649-7425 Serving Central Maine Vassalboro, ME 04989

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Helping to bring good things to our community, country and the world, one diamond at a time. Diamond Professionals Learn more about Day’s Diamonds for Peace Program at www.daysjewelers.com Since 1914

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61 62 O’DONNELL, LEE, MCCOWAN & PHILLIPS, LLC Attorneys at Law 112 Silver Street; PO Box 559 Waterville, Maine 04903

Phone: 207-872-0112 Fax 207-872-0002 www.watervillelaw.com Committed to Serving the Community

801 Kennedy Memorial Drive Oakland, ME 04963 873-7193 www.rayhaskell.com

Congratulations honorees!

REMEDY SALON AND SPA “Wellness from Head to Toe”

Hair Services: The Spa At Remedy: • Color/Color Correction • Facials • Massage • Specialty Hair • Manicure/Pedicure • Hair Removal • Relaxing Foot Soaks indivdually or parties up to 6 • Now offering Botox Gift Certificates Available

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63 BOY LOCKSMITH Stevens Your Key to Security Since 1975 Forest Products Low Impact Logging - Cut To Length 547-3840 David P. Halle Certified Professional Locksmith Philbrick Road - Sidney Alan Stevens: 215-8752 872-5862

Congratulations Ming Lee to all the volunteers! Chinese Restaurant

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NARDI APPRAISAL SERVICE Certified Residential Appraiser

To Place Your Order, Please Call 207-873-2828 or 207-873-2829 PineTree Square P.O. Box 458 365 Main Street Waterville, ME 04903 (207) 873-1972 Waterville, Maine 04901 [email protected] FAX (207) 873-1716 Sun - Thurs 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Fri - Sat 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

USDA, FDA to EPA Listed Analysis for: • Drinking & Waste Water • Radon Air & Water Answers for a Healthier Environment • Mold & Indoor Air Quality • Food Analysis Tel. 207-873-7711 Fax 207-873-7022 • Solid & Hazardous Waste 227 China Road Winslow, ME www.nelabservices.com Courier Service & Field Sampling

64 We’ve Got Your Groceries & More! Mon - Sat: 8 to 8 Sun: 9 to 8 95 MAIN ST., FAIRFIELD 453-7500 We Accept Credit Cards and Food Stamps www.villagemarketfairfield.com

Exceeding Expectations Everyday! Thompson Volkswagen, Inc. For More Info: 347 Main Street www.advance1clean.com Ph. 207-873-0777 P.O. Box 685 Fx. 207-873-7325 Waterville, ME 04901 www.thompsonvw.com Congratulations, REM Award Honorees!

Garland Road Small Animal Hospital

Specializing in Laser Surgery Your pet's complete health care is our priority Planning, Community and Economic Accepting New Clients and Referrals Development, Business Counseling, and Business Finance. 163 Garland Road - Winslow, Me ...... (207) 872-0987 17 Main Street, Fairfield, Maine 207-453-4258 CONGRATULATIONS REM VOLUNTEERS www.kvcog.org

65 Auctioneers & Appraisers

James D. Julia, Inc. is located in Fairfield, Maine and based on annual sales is one of the Top 10 Antique Auction Houses in all of North America. Their extraordinary Firearms Division is the leader in the world today. Their Rare Lamp & Glass Division is one of the Top 3 in the world today. The Antique Advertising, Toy & Doll Division and the Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Division are both one of the leaders in North America. Over the past 45 years in the antique trade, they have established a sterling reputation for honesty and fair dealing. Their goods come from all over North America and throughout the world and are sold to clients all over the globe. This is all done from Fairfield, Maine. Their state of art facility and their reputation is a treasure of Central Maine.

James D. Julia, Inc., 203 Skowhegan Rd., Fairfield, ME 04937 www.jamesdjulia.com Tel: (207) 453-7125 Auctioneer: James D. Julia Lic#: ME:AR83 Kennebec Eye Care

216 Main Street Waterville, ME 04901 207-872-2797

Frank J. Myska, O.D. Rochelle Hudson, O.D. Ryan Hogan, O.D.

66 Directory of Community-Conscious Businesses REM Partners invites you to support these businesses who support our community building missions.

Accounting Services 48 - Nicholson, Michaud & Company CPA's Dentistry 51 - Esthetic & Reconstructive Dentistry Ambulance Services 46 - Delta Ambulance Disposal Services 50 - Tom's Rubbish Removal Antiques 66 - James D. Julia, Inc. Eateries 57 - 18 Below Appraisers 49 - Amici's Cucina 64 - Nardi Appraisal Service 58 - Asian Café 50 - Buen Apetito Attorneys 61 - Governor’s 53 - Marden, Dubord, Bernier & Stevens 53 - Eric's Restaurant 60 - Nale Law Offices 59 - The Green Bean Coffee Shop 63 - O'Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips, LLC 47 - Jin Yuan 60 - Jorgensen's Automotive Sales/Service 45 - Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse Central Maine Auto Group - Inside Back Cover 55 - Lobster Trap & Steakhouse 63 - Ray Haskell Ford Lincoln Mercury 66 - Mainely Brews 65 - Thompson Volkswagen, Inc. 64 - Ming Lee 60 - The Villager Banks and Credit Unions 54 - Waterville Dairy Queen 45 - Bangor Savings Bank 59 - Bank of Maine Economic Development 47 - Bar Harbor Bank and Trust 65 - Kennebec Valley Council of Governments 55 - Kennebec Federal Savings Bank 62 - Kennebec Savings Bank Electronics 50 - Peoples’s United Bank 46 - AmComm Wireless - CellMedic

Engineers Bottle and Can Redemption 60 - A.E. Hodsdon 53 - Bay Street Redemption Entertainment Building & General Contractors 50 - Spell-Bound 58 - G&E Roofing 61 - Patriot Vinyl Siding Co. Eye Care 54 - Sheridan Corporation 66 - Kennebec Eye of Care 46 - Plum Creek 49 - Eye Care of Maine 65 - Poulin Opticians Camp Rentals 44 - Belgrade Lakes Resources Forest Products 50 - E. D. Bessey & Son Children's Books 64 - Stevens Forest Products 54 - Children's Book Cellar Funeral Homes Cleaning Services 59 - Gallant Funeral Home 65 - Advance 1 Gifts, Clothing, and Accessories Colleges 47 - Madlyn's 62 - Colby College 53 - Maine Made and More 58 - Paragon Shop Communications 59 - Oxford Networks (Continued next page)

67 Please support these local businesses...our local economy will be what we make it.

(Continued) Paper Manufacturers Groceries, Food Products, Etc. 51 - SAPPI 61 - B & F Vegetable Stand 44 - Barrels Community Market Personal Messages 49 - Joka's Discount Beverages 60- Faye Wells & Nicholson 58 - Pleau's Market 55 - The REM Office 65 - The Village Market Picture Framing Hair Care 47 - The Framemakers 59 - A & L Barber Shop 47 - Headquarters Printing, Signs, Banners, and Graphics 53 - Personali-Tease 45 - SBS Carbon Copy 54 - Prime Cut 63 - Remedy Salon & Spa Realtors 50 - Perkin's Management Home Inspections 58 - Cornerstone Home Inspections Schools and Classes 49 - Kennebec Montessori School Hospitals 44 - Kennebec Music Together Inland Hospital - Back Cover 28-29, 56 MaineGeneral Medical Center Software Development & Training 55 - Pinnacle IT Insurance 47 - State Farm,John Fortier Storage 49 - Poor Bob’s U-Store-It Interesting Places 46 - Sign of the Sun Veterinarians 65 - Garland Road Small Animal Hospital Investment Management 58 - Golden Pond Wealth Management

Jewelers 61 - Day's Jewelers 45 - Larsen's Jewelery

Laboratory Services 64 - Northeast Laboratory Services

Landscaping 55 - Fieldstone Gardens

Locksmith 64 - Boy Locksmith

Newspaper 52 - Morning Sentinel

Oil Sales and Service 45 - Fabian Oil

Organizations 63 - American Lung Association 46 - Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers 51 - Maine Dance Teachers Association 47 - Waterville Business and Professional Women

68 CENTRAL MAINE MOTORS AUTO GROUP 1935 -Charles Gaunce, Jr. and his 2 partners incorporate their business naming it, Central Maine Motors selling Pontiacs, La Salles and Cadillacs at 198 College Avenue 1947 -A major addition to the existing facility included a modern service department and body shop 1952 -Charles Gaunce, Jr. becomes sole owner of Central Maine Motors 1960 -Charlie Gaunce joined his Dad at the dealership 1962 -Charlie Gaunce becomes Dealer Principle 1970 -Operated Budget Rent-A-Car for the State of Maine 1971 -Central Maine Motors began operating a long term leasing company 1975 -Peugot was added to the line up 1984 -C&G Motors opened in Skowhegan 1985 -The existing facility was renovated adding a two story parts Charles Gaunce, Jr. department 1991 -Central Maine Motors purchases Northeast Dodge-Toyota, moving Central Maine Motors, College Ave., 1935 Pontiac, Cadillac franchises to 420 KMD. 1992 -Central Maine Motors acquires a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership and added Dodge combining the 3 nameplates back to the 198 College Avenue 1994 -Central Maine Motors purchases a Buick-Oldsmobile-GMC dealership and relocates them to the 420 KMD rooftop, now offering Pontiac, Buick, GMC truck and Toyota at that location 1996 -Central Maine Motors purchases a building on 30 Airport Road which becomes a state of the art collision center and a rental department 1997 -Chris Gaunce, after working with GM for 4 years moves back to Maine to join the company 1997 - Jeep was added to the College Avenue rooftop, now housing Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge and Jeep 1998 -Central Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep was moved to its new locations at Charlie Gaunce 300 KMD. 1998 -The Chevrolet franchise was added to the 420 KMD store, now selling Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick and Toyota. 2001 -A new building was constructed on 15 Airport Road to house the Toyota franchise, Operating as Central Maine Toyota 2005 -Central Maine Toyota adds the all new Scion franchise to its line-up 2007 -Central Maine Motors Reconditioning Center was opened at 23 Airport Road providing reconditioning services for all of our locations as well as for the general public 2010 -Celebrating 75 years as a family owned business while serving the automotive needs of the Central Maine area 2011 -Company structure change from two operating companies, to 4 operating companies due to large growth from operations. 2012 -GM and Toyota build new additions for service. 2013 -Service addition at Central Maine Toyota Chris Gaunce Complete renovation at Central Maine Motors, including a drive-thru service area. Thank you to all of our customers and employees for your loyalty over the past Central Maine Collision Center Central Maine Reconditioning Center 30 Airport Road, Waterville 78 years. 23 Airport Road, Waterville

Central Maine Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep Central Maine Motors - Chevy - Pontiac - Buick Central Maine Toyota Scion 300 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville 420 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville 15 Airport Road, Waterville Inland’s Volunteer of the Year... Ammie Breton You’ve seen Ammie Breton’s smiling face at Inland’s main entrance Information Desk for ve years. at welcoming smile and helpful attitude is why Inland has chosen her as our Volunteer of the Year! We are proud to celebrate Ammie – who has top notch customer service skills and is a wonderful rst impression at our front desk. Her kind and gentle demeanor is a calming inuence for patients and families who need assistance. Her friendly, caring nature is a true t for Inland and our philosophy of putting patients rst in all we do! TOGETHER Sometimes Ammie arrives at Inland with a blue volunteer vest on, other times, with the collar of a spiritual leader. Besider her front desk position, Ammie is also a Eucharistic Minister and delivers communion to patients who request it. Ammie lives in Oakland with her husband of 35 years, Alan. eir daughter Kelly lives in the area and works as a middle school teacher. When she’s not volunteering, Ammie works alongside her husband at their family business, Oakland Furniture. She enjoys cardio kickboxing and long walks with her dog, Gracie. But she says it’s her

time at Inland that gives her deep reward. We’re Stronger “I enjoy every minute of my time at Inland,” Ammie says. “I have had the opportunity to meet some really wonderful and inspiring people. It brings me a lot of joy to interact with patients and the caring sta at Inland. I’m so happy to be part of the Inland family!”

To volunteer at Inland, call Caroline Crowell, 861-3325 and at Lakewood, call Penny Lagasse, 873-5125. 
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