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LEGISLATIVE RECORD

OF THE One Hundred And Fourteenth Legislature

OF THE State Of Maine

VOLUME V

SECOND REGULAR SESSION March 20, 1990 to April 14, 1990 Index

HOUSE & SENATE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS December 7, 1988 to April 14, 1990 LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS

OF THE One Hundred And Fourteenth Legislature

OFTHE House of Representatives HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

APPENDIX TO THE LEGISLATIVE RECORD Ray Lund and Jennifer Merry, art educators at 114TH MAINE LEGISLATURE Thornton Academy, whose art program has been selected by the National Art Education Association to receive the Program Standards Award for excellence in the The following expressions of Legislative area of art education; (HLS 15) Sentiment appeared in the House Calendar between December 7, 1988 and Apri 1 14, 1990 pursuant to Joi nt Rocco Deluca, of Thornton Academy, on being named Rule 34: (These sentiments are dated December 7, to the 1988 Telegram All-State Class A Second-team 1988, through December 4, 1990.) Defense Football Team; (HLS 16)

Todd Mauri ce, of Thornton Academy, who has been Bob and Barbara Cormier, a well-liked couple in named to the 1988 All-State Telegram Class A First­ the Kennebec Vall ey, on the occas i on of thei r 35th team Offense Football Team; (HLS 17) wedding anniversary; (HLS 1) John Douzepis, of Thornton Academy, who has been University of Maine student Sharon M. Seile, of named to the 1988 Telegram All-State Class A First­ Greene, reci pi ent of the Pres i dent I s Achi evement team Offense Football Team; (HLS 18) Award for academic accomplishment; (HLS 2) Christian Sommer, of Thornton Academy, who has Reverend and Mrs . Wall ace Sutton, of Dover- been named to the 1988 Telegram All-State Class A Foxcroft, and extending best wishes on the occasion first-team Offense and Defense Football Teams; (HLS of their 60th wedding anniversary; (HLS 3) 19)

Armand Landry, of Sabattus, for his untiring Lance Lavoie, of Thornton Academy, on being named efforts in obtaining a Maine flag for display at the to the 1988 Telegram All-State Class A First-team Bastogne Historical Center; the center is a Belgium Offense and the Second-team Defense Football Teams; memorial to veterans who fought in World War II; (HLS (HLS 20) 4) Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hastings, of Madison, on the Timothy M. Cheney, of Yarmouth High School, on honored occas i on of thei r 60th Wedd i ng Ann i versary, being named to the 1988 All-State Soccer Team; (HLS 5) November 26, 1988; (HLS 21)

Jason Si mmons, of 01 d Orchard Beach, on bei ng Rena M. Penn, who has been named President of the named to the 1988 Class C All-State Football Team; Husson College Student Government for 1988-89; (HLS (HLS 6) 22)

Ron Bl anchette, of 01 d Orchard Beach, on bei ng Jordan Cl ark, who has been named Vi ce Pres i dent named to the 1988 Class C All-State Football Team; of the Husson College Student Government for 1988-89; (HLS 7) (HLS 23)

Ed Gregoire, of Old Orchard Beach, on being named George Maxsimi c, who has been named Secretary - to the 1988 Class C All-State Football Team; (HLS 8) Treasurer of the Husson College Student Government for 1988-89; (HLS 24) William Goodman and Sons, Inc., paper recyclers and brokers, for their outstanding record in Dan Cross, I'!ho has been named Res i dent Pres i dent recycl i ng, and extendi ng best wi shes on the estab­ of the Husson College Student Government for 1988-89; lishment of their new plant located in Scarborough; (HLS 25) (HLS 9) ·Kevin Carol, who has been named Commuter Sandy Brochu, of Thornton Academy, who has been President of the Husson College Student Government named to the 1988 Telegram All-State Field Hockey for 1988-89; (HLS 26) Class A Second Team; (HLS 10) Matt Tobin, of the Dexter Tigers Football Team Ch ri sty Brugh, of Thornton Academy, who has been from Dexter Regional High School, who has been named named to the 1988 Telegram All-State Cross Country the 1988 Gatorade Circle of Champions "Maine High Class A Second Team; (HLS 11) Schoo 1 Footba 11 Pl ayer of the Year"; (HLS 27)

Ji 11 Dolby, of Thornton Academy, wi nner of the Gibby and Helen Fowler, of Millinocket, and campus essay contest sponsored duri ng Computer extendi ng best wi shes on the occas i on of thei r' 50th Education Week; (HLS 12) Wedding Anniversary, December 25, 1988; (HLS 28)

E1 i zabeth Lowe, of Thornton Academy, reci pi ent of Twi ns Oscar H. and Ormand T. Stevens, 1 i fe long the Good Citizen award sponsored by the Rebecca Emery residents of North Belgrade, on the occasion of their Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; 90th bi rthday. Oscar and Ormand are reputed to be (HLS 13) the oldest twins living in Maine; (HLS 29)

Michelle Mercier, of Thornton Academy, who has Forest and Berni ce Hall, of Dover-Foxcroft, and been named to the 1988 Telegram All-State Cross extending our best wishes on the observance of their Country Class A First Team; (HLS 14) 65th Wedding Anniversary, Decembe.r, 1988; (HLS 30)

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Ri chard Agreste and hi s fi ne staff of assi stants and 7 great-great grandchildren; (HLS 45) at Thornton Academy, on wi nni ng the Cl ass A State Football Championship; (HLS 31) the members of the Mt. Blue High School Band, and extendi ng our best wi shes in bei ng chosen to Robyn Cyr, a 6th grader from Mi 11 i nocket, who represent Maine at the Presidential Inauguration raised $3,725.00 and subsequently was named the first Ceremony in our Nation's Capital; (HLS 46) pl ace wi.nner in the State and Nat ion duri ng the Multiple Sclerosis 1988 Wreathathon; (HLS 32) Louis E. Ayoob, lifelong resident of Ft. Fairfield, who was a successful local businessman, Andies Football Coach, Steve Hersom, who was community and state 1eader, havi ng been a member of named Mountain Valley Football Coach of the Year by the 102nd Legislature; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 47) his colleagues in the Class C Division; (HLS 33) Mari on Adams, outgoi ng Treasurer of the Frankli n Douglas Findlay, assistant vice president and Towers Tenants Council, Portland, for loyal service manager of the Key Bank office in Livermore Falls, and dedication to advancing issues of concern to the who has been named the 1988 Offi cer of the Year in elderly; (HLS 48) Key Bank of Maine's central division; (HLS 34) Alice Steward, outgoing President of the Franklin Leon and Archi e Meader, who have been honored by Towers Tenants Council, Portland, for loyal servi ce the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department for their and dedication to advancing issues of concern to the dedication and active participation as volunteer elderly; (HLS 49) firefighters; (HLS 35) Ethel Taylor, outgoing Vice President of the Kathryn Maietta, of Winterport, for her help and Franklin Towers Tenants Council, Portland, for loyal support so kindly given to the Legislative Subcom­ service and dedication to advancing issues of concern mittee on Rehabilitation in enabling members to more to the elderly; (HLS 50) fully understand the issues of Maine'S injured, ill and disabled community to ensure that they receive Timothy Witham, of Hermon, who has attained the due benefits in a just society; (HLS 36) high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 51) Lisbon school bus ddver, Leland Gamache, whose John J. Joyce, of Portland, our well respected quick action on January 10th in spotting a house fire colleague and community leader, who served as a and assisting a resident is being credited with member of the House of Representatives during the averting a disaster; (HLS 37) 107th, 108th, l09th and lllth Legi s 1atures. A man well-known as a caring and dedicated citizen who took Norman Lamphere, recipient of the Lisbon Rotary an active role in the civic affairs of Portland and Club's 1989 "Citizen of the Year" award; (HLS 38) who provided sound leadership to the State of Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 52) Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rivet, of Lisbon Falls, who have reached a milestone in their lives as they Lescar and Villa Laweryson, of Bingham, and celebrate 50 years of marriage; (HLS 39) extending our best wishes on the celebration of their 65th Wedding Anniversary, January 19, 1989; (HLS 53) Thomas E. Quinney, of Scout Troop #356 in Wells, who has attained the high rank and distinction of John Laweryson, whose dedication and commitment Eagle Scout; (HLS 40) of 60 years of service to the Bingham Fire Department exemplifies the generous spirit of Maine and its Dennis Dyer, of the Dover-Foxcroft Police Depart­ citizens; (HLS 54) ment, who has been honored as the 1st police chief in America to be certified in the BABES alcohol and Albert Harjula, of Thomaston, whose death as the substance abuse program; (HLS 41) result of the Ripogenus Dam tragedy has saddened family, friends and many other compassionate citizens the members of the Kennebunk Hi gh School Band, throughout the State; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 55) and extending our best wishes in being chosen to represent Maine at the Presidential Inauguration Ki rk Matthieu, a senior from Lawrence High Ceremony in our Nation's Capital; (HLS 42) School, who is the 18th recipient of the Fitzpatrick Trophy which is presented annually to Maine's Catheri ne Segee, of Orono, who has been named a outstanding Class A football player; (HLS 56) grand prize winner in the University of Maine Amateur Art Competition and Exhibit; (HLS 43) Isabel Brewer, of Houlton, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her 80th birthday; (HLS 57) Michael Boyington, who has retired after 20 years of dedi cated servi ce with the Bangor Police Depart­ the faculty and students of Houl ton Hi gh School, ment. Mr. Boyi ngton served as a patrol offi cer and for volunteering their time over Christmas vacation was very active in the department's firearms program; to paint 4 walls at the school and decorate them with (HLS 44) murals. The 19 students, 5 faculty members and vice-principal who participated have encouraged and Rhoda Shi rl ey, of Bucksport, and extendi ng best greatly increased school spirit at SAD 29; (HLS 58) wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday, February 27, 1989. Mrs. Shi rley h the mother of 9 Mae Colter, of Houlton, and extending our best children, 22 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren wishes on the occasion of her 80th birthday; (HLS 59)

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the Bass Shoe Company, honored as the Business of Erik Everett Hedblom, of Boy Scout Troop #648 in the Year by the Western Maine Mountains Chamber of Brunswi ck, who has attai ned the hi gh rank and Commerce; (HLS 60) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 73) Lewis Maxwell, who was honored with the David L. Mary Beth Owens, of Newcastle, for her out­ Hodgkins Award, an award given for outstanding com­ standing achievement in creating "A Caribou munity contribution and citizenship, presented by the Alphabet", selected by Parents Magazine as one of the Western Maine Mountains Chamber of Commerce; (HLS 61) 10 Best Chi1drens' Books of 1988; (HLS 74) Brian Michaud, of Millinocket, for his determined Peter Jamerson, of Portland, in ce 1ebrat i on of rescue efforts in the tragi c event at Ri pogenus Dam; hi s 65th bi rthday and the 50th anni versary of hi s (HLS 62) debut in the original production of "Life with Father," in which he appeared with Lillian Gish and Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Moscone, of Millinocket, and Loui s Cal hern at the Bl ackstone Theatre in Chi cago; extendi ng congratu1 at ions on thei r 50th Weddi ng (HLS 75) Anniversary, November 24, 1988; (HLS 63) Tillson Davis Thomas, of Pittsfield, beloved Horace and Estelle Patterson, of Portland, and family member and highly respected educator who had a extending our best wishes on the occasion of their combination of 25 years as principal of Mexico High 68th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 64) School and Foxcroft Academy. Mr. Thomas was active in several fraternal and community service organi­ Evangeline Berry, of Portland, outgoing President zations and as a young adult had played semi-pro of the Portland chapter of the NAACP, wi th gratitude baseball for the Shell's Baseball Club; (IN MEMORIAM) for her dedication to the cause of social justice in (HLS 76) Maine; (HLS 65) Paul Hunter, whose dedication to public service and expressing affection and appreciation to in the South Berwi ck community exemp 1if i es the Abraham Leibowitz, of Portland, former Representative generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 77) to the 104th Legislature, philanthropist, polar trave 1er and fri end of the underpri vil eged youth of David Page, who has been honored by the Limestone Maine, on the occasion of his 80th birthday; (HLS 66) Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Cl ub as "Outstandi ng Citizen," striving always to make Limestone a better Katheri ne M. Hi ckson, of Searsport, former1 y of place to live; (HLS 78) Bangor, longtime member of the Democratic National Committee from Maine, two-time candidate for Congress Freida Timms, a student at Shead High School, in Maine's 3rd District, and a dedicated public recipient of the winning presentation in the VFW's servant who served faithfully and competently for "Voice of Democracy" contest for Eastport; (HLS 79) decades as Clerk of the U. S. District Court in Bangor; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 67) Timothy W. Ellis, of Augusta, who risked his life to save a neighbor whose attempt to rescue a trapped C1 i fford and Althea Gil bert, of North Anson, and loon failed when she fell from her canoe into the icy extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r waters of Togus Pond; (HLS 80) 50th Wedding Anniversary, December 27, 1988; (HLS 68) Michael Chamberlain, of Scout Troop #25 in The Honorable Ralph Gowell, of Portland, formerly Hermon, who has attained the high rank and a member of the House of Representatives in the 90th distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 81) and 91st Legislatures, on the occasion of his 80th birthday; (HLS 69) Po 1 i ce Captain Thomas Pl ace 11 a. on the occas ion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service Lawrence M. Read, of Raymond, and extending best with the Bangor Police Department; (HLS 82) wishes on the occasion of his 85th birthday. A gentleman whose devotion to family, dedication to his Reverend Robert Simon, of Greenville, who is alma mater, Bowdoin College, and active participation ret i ri ng after 15 years of dedi cated servi ce to the in senior citizen activities in southern Maine have Greenville Union Church and the community of earned the respect and admi rat i on of many throughout Greenville; (HLS 83) the years; (HLS 70) Gwen Fossett, a dedicated public servant who Morton A. Strom, of Camden, a teacher at Camden­ served faithfully and competently for 16 years as Rockport High School, who has been named this year's Registrar of Deeds for Lincoln County; (HLS 84) Industrial Arts - Technology Education Teacher of the Year. Mr. Strom is being honored by the Technology Leonie Deshaies, of Livermore Falls, and Education Association of Maine and the International extending our best wishes on the occasion of her 80th Technology Education Association Conference in birthday; (HLS 85) Dallas, Texas, in March, 1989; (HLS 71) Anna Ferland, of Jackman, and extending our best Southern Aroostook Community School student Maria wi shes on the occas i on of her 100th bi rthday, K. Gueri n, of Hersey, who has qual if i ed for member­ February 10; (HLS 86) shi pin the Sound of Ameri ca Honor Band and Chorus; (HLS 72) Florence Nichols, of Portland, on the occasion of her 92nd birthday. Born the granddaughter of slaves, H-3 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 she has devoted 75 years of servi ce to her church, gat i on" of a burg1 ary that occurred on January 12, communi ty and to the cause of equal ri ghts for all 1989; (HLS 98) people; (HLS 87) Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nicholson, of Crystal, and Francis W. Mathews, of Berwick, and extending our extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r best wi shes on the occas i on of hi s 85th bi rthday, 50th Wedding Anniversary, February 26, 1989; (HLS 99) February 4, 1989; (HLS 88) David Lowd Legro, of Scout Troop 301 in York, who Dr. and Mrs. Harold Bowie, of Durham, and has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Scout; (HLS 100) 68th Wedding Anniversary, January 22; (HLS 89) Chri stopher Alan Maraghy, of Scout Troop #301 in Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pruitt, and extending our York, who has attai ned the hi gh rank and di st i nct ion best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding of Eagle Scout; (HLS 101) Anniversary, March 25, 1989; (HLS 90) Harriet W. Look, of Jonesboro, and extending our Heather Hews, of John 8apst Memorial High School best wi shes on the occasi on of her 90th bi rthday, in Bangor, who accomplished the amazing feat of January 28, 1989; (HLS 102) winning 3 events in the Girls' Eastern Maine Indoor Track League meet and was subsequently named the Frank Dowling, of East Machias, and extending our "Athlete of the Week". Heather won the 60 hurdles best wi shes on the occas i on of hi s 100th bi rthday, (9.2), long jump (15-7 112), and triple jump (33-7); Aprll '8, 1989; (HLS 103) (HLS 91) Mrs. Nellie Bagley, of East Machias, and Paul and Josephine Fiske, of Harrington, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 100th birthday, April 10, 1989; (HLS 104) 65th Wedding Anniversary, January 2, 1989; (HLS 92) Leon M. Sanborn, of Gorham, beloved family member Leland E. Overlock, of Warren, beloved husband of and known in the community as an active participant the late Grace Davis Overlock and well-known in the in 1oca 1 and state po li tics, havi ng served as town community for his active participation in the Warren moderator, councilman and as a member of the 94th, Historical Society and the Mid-Coast Genealogical 95th and 99th Legislatures in the House of Society. He recently authored "Windships of Warren, Representatives; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 105) Maine" and had been instrumental in compiling the Warren Histori cal Soci ety' s "Warren Cemeteri es: Clifton Foster, of Caribou, who is retiring after 1735-1985"; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 93) 23 years of dedicated service as a Provider Relations Specialist with the Department of Human Services; Irvin "Cut" Foster, of Mill inocket, who was (HLS 106) installed Potentate of Anah Temple, on January 21, 1989. This position and title makes him the leader Staff Sargeant Glenn L. Wiley, of Millinocket, on of over 4,000 Shriners whose philanthropy is the the occasion of his retirement after 41 years of support of 19 crippled chlldren hospitals and three dedicated service as a member of the Maine Army burn institutes; (HLS 94) National Guard; (HLS 107) John Michaud, of Eagle Lake, who was honored at a Emily Me1e, a 6th grade student at Cherryfield testimonial dinner given by Le Club Franco American El ementary School, wi nner of a "geography bee" spon­ de Bristol. Mr. Michaud has been a member of the sored by the National Geographic Society; (HLS 108) club for 22 years and during that time has served as president and financial secretary; (HLS 95) David and Ethel Cairnie, of Benton, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Governor John R. McKernan, Jr., and United States Anniversary; (HLS 109) Representat i ve 01 ympi a J. Snowe of the 2nd Congres­ sional District, whose dedication and commitment to Walter W. Cameron, whose years in the Legislature the well-being of the State of Maine have earned them and continuing public service to the citizens of the admi rat i on and respect of Mai ne' s ci t i zens; and Penobscot County exemplify the generous spirit of with our genuine affection and respect, we extend our Maine and its citizens; (HLS 110) congratulations to this special couple on the announcement of their engagement to be married on Tammy L. Tufts, of Wells High School, who was February 24, 1989; (HLS 96) chosen to play the tenor saxophone wi th the Un; ted States Navy Band of Washi ngton, D. C., at a concert the Honorable Ray L. Littlefield, judge, fire and in Sanford on February 18, 1989; (HLS 111) automobile insurance agent, licensed real estate broker and town tax collector. Fondly remembered by Josee M. Vezeau, of Well s Hi gh School, who was many for his active participation in fraternal, chosen to play the alto saxophone with the United civic, church and social activities in the greater States Navy Band of Washington, D. C., at a concert Scarborough area; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 97) in Sanford on February 18, 1989; (HLS 112) Officer Thomas Gould, recipient of a certificate Vivan V. Thelin, recipient of the 1988 Humani­ of commendation from the Livermore Falls Police tari an Award gi ven by the Ogunquit Rotary Cl ub, for Department for his "timely and dll igent investi- her valuable service to Girl Scouts, young people and H-4 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 senior citizens; (HLS 113) member of the Legislature from 1961 to 1967; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 125) Traci D. Harmon, of Wells High School, who was chosen to play the trombone with the Uni ted States Janet Lang, whose commitment as wife of fire­ Navy Band of Washington, D. C., at a concert in fighter Durward Lang and unselfish dedication to her Sanford on February 18, 1989; (HLS 114) community as a dispatcher for the Buxton/Hollis Di spatch Center exempl ifi es the generous spi rit of Marc D. Harnum, of Wells High School, who was Maine and its citizens; (HLS 126) chosen to play the trumpet with the United States Navy Band of Washington, D. C., at a concert in Durward Lang, whose dedication and commitment to Sanford on February 18, 1989; (HLS 115) the citizens of his community as a member of the Bar Mills Fire Department for 34 years, having started as Christine R. Tanguay, of Wells High School, who a junior fi refighter and advancing through the ranks was chosen to play the trumpet with the United States as a Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief and Chief, Navy Band of Washington, D. C., at a concert in has earned him the honor of bei ng named the "York Sanford on February 18, 1989; (HLS 116) County Fi refi ghter of the Year" in the publ i c servi ce category; (HLS 127) Right Worshipful Hollis G. Dixon, recipient of the 17th Masoni c Di stri ct' s Mason of the Year Award; the following 1988-89 Shead High School Varsity (HLS 117) Cheerleading Squad members, who won the Class D State Cheerleading Championship: Sharon Pottle; Frieda Daniel Ladner, affectionately known as "Music Timms; Beth Austin; Nicole Donahe; Jennifer Bishop; Man", on bei ng named the 1989 "Citizen of the Year" Sherrie Metcalf; Jeffrey Franklin; Laura Hanson; by the Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary Clubs of Presque Jennifer Neptune; Eric Bechard; Tammy Jones; and Isle; (HLS 118) Jessica Taylor; (HLS 128) Mr. and Mrs. Archi e Blood, of Scarborough, and the Fort Kent Community High School "Warriors" extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r girls ski team, winners of the Class A skiing 60th Wedding Anniversary, December 1, 1988; (HLS 119) championship; (HLS 129) Ethel Walker, longtime Poland resident now the Bangor High School Boys Swim Team, winners of residing in Livermore Falls, on the occasion of her the Class A boys swim competition; (HLS 130) 100th birthday, February 21, 1989; (HLS 120) Tabitha Slicer, a student at Cherryfield the Wells Junior High School student body, for Elementary School, who has been named a first place its participation in Time Magazine's mock election pri ze wi nner in the Worl d Peace in the Nuclear Age and recognizing Shawn Tierney as Vice President Bush; Poster Contest sponsored by Physicians for Social Jeremy Pell et i er as Governor Dukaki s; Genevi eve Responsibilities; (HLS 131) Peters as Senator Quayle; Long Nguyen as Senator Bentsen; and Erica Schwally and Eric Larson as Heather Dalton, a 5th grader at the Cherryfield campaign managers for a mock debate. Three hundred Elementary School, who has been named a winner in the twenty-three students participated under the 1989 Dental Health Month Poster Contest; (HLS 132) supervision of Michael A. MacKinnon, Director of Student Activities and Karen Doughty and Mary Jonathan Gay, a 4th grader at the Cherryfield Albans-Rand, social studies teachers; (HLS 121) Elementary School, who has been named a winner in the 19B9 Dental Health Month Poster Contest; (HLS 133) Superintendent Cecil Cross, upon his retirement on January 31, 1989, from the Anson/Lufkin plant in Dan Curtis, a 6th grade student from Cherryfield, Madison following 23 years of dedicated service to who has been named a winner in the 1989 Dental Health the plant and the surrounding communities. During Month Poster Contest; (HLS 134) the last 13 years of his tenure, he is credited with being the motivating force behind an unprecedented Andrew Whitten, a 3rd grade student at Harrington and unmatched record of 10 years without a lost time Elementary School, who has been named a winner in the accident; (HLS 122) 1989 Dental Health Month Poster Contest; (HLS 135) Ethel Lovejoy, of Fryeburg, and extending best Emily Mele, a 6th grader from Cherryfield, who wi shes on the occas i on of her 100th bi rthday, March has been named a wi nner in the 1989 Dental Hea lth 14, 1989; (HLS 123) Month Poster Contest; (HLS 136) Sally Ann Johnson, of Brewer, beloved family Laurie Fickett, an 8th grader from Cherryfield, member and former Penobscot County Superior Court who has been named a winner in the 1989 Dental Health Clerk and Dedimus Justice, appointed by former Month Poster Contest (HLS 137) Governor James B. Longley; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 124) Andrea Grant, a 5th grader at the Cherryfield Warren H. Cookson, of Glenburn, beloved family Elementary School, who has been named a winner in the member and known in the community as an active 1989 Dental Health Month Poster Contest; (HLS 138) participant in local and state government, having served as selectman, road commissioner, assessor, the Honorable Gerald Talbot, former chai rman of charter member of the volunteer fire department, as the Maine State Board of Education, and his wife, we 11 as many other pos i ti ons in the town and as a Anita, co-founder of "Black Education and Cultural H-5 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Heri tage," for thei r 1ast i ng contri but ions to the Jacqueline Christnot, a student at Ashland study and teaching of Maine's valuable black heritage Community High School, who has been named a state and culture; (HLS 139) winner in Division III of the 7th Annual Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Awareness Poster the Bangor Hi gh School Gi rl s Swim Team, wi nners Contest; (HLS 153) of the Class A girls swim competition; (HLS 140) Jennifer Kearns, a student at Narraguagus High Paul Jack, an ei ghth grade student at Woodl and School, who has been named a state award wi nner in Juni or Hi gh Schoo 1 , fi rst pl ace wi nner of the the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council 1988 school's first Geography Bee. The bee was organized Annual Awareness Contest; (HLS 154) by social studies teacher Tom Brennan and was sponsored by National Geographic World; (HLS 141) Saundra Lord, a student at Narraguagus High School, who has been named a state winner in the 1988 David McHugh, a seventh grade student at Woodland Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Junior High School, second place winner of the Awareness Contest; (HLS 155) school's fi rst Geography Bee. The bee was organized by social studies teacher, Tom Brennan and was Jerry Lyon, a student at Van Buren District sponsored by National Geographic World; (HLS 142) Secondary School, who has been named a state winner in Division IV of the 7th Annual Maine Developmental John Bell, a seventh grade student at Woodland Di sabil it i es Council Awareness Poster Contest; (HLS Juni or Hi gh Schoo 1, thi rd place wi nner of the 156) school's first Geography Bee. The bee was organized by social studies teacher Tom Brennan and was Sheridan Kelley, a student at Narraguagus High sponsored by National Geographic World; (HLS 143) School, who has been named a state winner in the Mai ne Developmental Di sabil it i es Council 1988 Annual Tracy Lynn Peasley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Awareness Contest; (HLS 157) Lynwood Peasley of Dexter, recipient of Dexter Regional High School's 1988-89 Maine State Principals Brittany Ray, of Narraguagus High School, who has Association Award for demonstrated excellence in both been named a state winner in the 1988 Maine academic and extracurricular programs; (HLS 144) Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Poster Contest; (HLS 158) Fred L. Kenney, of Augusta, beloved family member and known in the community for hi s active part i ci­ Christopher Willey, a student at the Cherryfield pation in fraternal, civic, church and social activ­ Elementary School, who has been named a regional ities in the Augusta area; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 145) winner in the Maine Developmental Disabilities Awareness Contest; (HLS 159) Patrolman John Bostwick, whose friendly personali ty and dedi cati on to poli ce work has earned Todd LeBlanc, Brian Gamage, Melissa Baker, Mike him the title of South Portland's "Officer of the Montgomery, Justine Roths and Peter Orne, who have Year"; (HLS 146) been chosen to represent Rockland District High Schoo 1 at the AllState Chorus and Band Concerts; Chad Gray, a student at Hall-Dale Primary School, (HLS 160) who has been named a state winner in Division I of the 7th Annual Mai ne Developmental Di sabil it i es Amy McClellan, of Smyrna Mills, a student at Council Awareness Poster Contest; (HLS 147) Southern Aroostook Community School, recipient of the DAR Good Citizens Award for 1989; (HLS 161) Jennifer Ouellette, of Sinclair, who has been named a state winner in Division I of the 7th Annual Hollie Ann Tidd, of Hodgdon, a student at Hodgdon Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Awareness High School, recipient of the DAR Good Citizens Award Poster Contest; (HLS 148) for 1989; (HLS 162) Kristy Estes, a student at Prides Corner School, the members of the Scarborough gi rl s track team, who has been named a state winner of Division I of wi nners of thei r thi rd champi onshi pin si x years at the 7th Annual Mai ne Developmental Di sabil iti es the Southern Maine Girls Indoor Track Conference; Council Awareness Poster Contest; (HLS 149) (HLS 163) Matt Stevens, of Bangor, who has been named a Alvin E. Peterson, of Portland, and extending our state winner in Division II of the 7th Annual Maine best wi shes on the occasi on of hi s 90th bi rthday; Developmental Disabilities Council Awareness Poster (HLS 164) Contest; (HLS 150) Deloris Luftus, of Buxton, for her determined Susan York, a student at Mark Emery School, who efforts in effecting a rul e change whi ch resulted in has been named a state winner in Division II of the allowing students to sell food on school property 7th Annual Maine Developmental Disabilities Council wi th profi ts accrui ng to the student group and in Awareness Poster Contest; (HLS 151) successfully incorporating her efforts into a positive learning experience for her class of 5th Karen Clark, a student at Orland Consolidated grade students at the Frank Jewett School during the School, who has been named a state winner in Division 1987-88 school year; (HLS 165) II of the 7th Annual Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Awareness Poster Contest; (HLS 152) Warren Ard, a 9-year old from Liberty, for his

H-6 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 brave actions in leading his younger brothers to National Merit Scholarship program; (HLS 181) safety while fire raged through their home; (HLS 166) Edgar C. "Bud" Prouty, Jr., of Dover-Foxcroft, Ethel Blow, outgoing Otisfield selectperson, for who was appointed Outer Guard for Anah Temple, dedi cated and loyal servi ce to the ci t i zens of her AAONMS, of Bangor; (HLS 182) community; (HLS 167) Police Chief Bertram Snow, on the occasion of his Louis C. Stearns, III, of Hampden, who passed retirement; a gentleman whose dedication to public away peacefully at his home on January 3, 1989; a service and commitment to the well-being of the distinguished, life-member of the Maine Bar, having people of Rockland exemplifies the generous spirit of pract iced law in the Bangor area for over 50 years; Maine and its citizens; (HLS 183) having served his community for many years in several capac it i es, i ncl udi ng town moderator, counsel to the Davi d Cartier, who has been named "Person of the town, and trustee of the water di stri ct; and havi ng Year" in appreciation of his many hours of dedicated devoted hi s career to the ass is tance of the common volunteer service to the Rockland Area Chamber of populace; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 168) Commerce and the midcoast area; (HLS 184) Emily Winchenback, of Waldoboro, and extending Neil S. Bi shop, of Stockton Spri ngs, former our best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday, farmer and dedi cated educator who taught in Augusta, March 19, 1989; (HLS 169) Brownville, Gray, New Gloucester and other school systems; a well-known Republican considered a the Rockland District High School Boys Basketball political maverick by many, whose political career Team, the only undefeated boys team in the State of included four years in the State Senate and several Maine, the first undefeated team in Rockland High campaigns for high elective offices; (IN MEMORIAM) School's history which has earned the title of (HLS 185) Eastern Maine Class B Champions; (HLS 170) the following Windham High School Cheerleaders, the Boothbay Harbor Basketball Team, coach I. J. recipients of the Class A State Championship title: Pinkham and Tri-cocaptains Robbie Carbone, Richie Hope Gallant, Cheryl Zem1a, Meredith Sawyer, Anne Raymond and Russell Lee on a fine 19-2 season and Melcher, Amy Perkins, Nikki Levine, Kim Forbes, Sarah participation in the Western Maine Class C Shin, Keri Varney, Sara Stern, Erica Howard, Cathy tournament; (HLS 171) Wood and coach Sue Hapenney; (HLS 186) Eric Treadwell, of Milford, a member of Scout the Cumberland Historical Society, on the Troop #73 in Old Town, who has attained the high rank occasion of the 50th Anniversary of its founding and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 172) March 25, 1939, and extending our sincerest best wishes to its members for continued success in Dan Chapman, math teacher at Orono Juni or Hi gh preserving and promoting the history of the Town of School, and "mathletes" Gregg Markowsky, Shah ram Cumberland; (HLS 187) Tadayyon, Andrea Pearce and Jason Towns, first place winners of the sixth annual National Mathcounts the members of the Winthrop High School Girls Competition; (HLS 173) Basketball Team, winners of the Western Maine Girls Class C championship; (HLS 188) Thelma B. Johnston, formerly of Dover-Foxcroft, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her Jennifer Mary Cook, a 6th grader at Wayne 92nd birthday; (HLS 174) Elementary School, winner of the National Geographic Geography Bee; (HLS 189) Vicki Conner, of Dover-Foxcroft, recipient of the 1989 DAR Citizenship award; (HLS 175) Monmouth Academy, wi nner of the Academi c Decath­ lon held at Deering High School in Portland, and Clinton Herring, of Sangerville, and extending extending our best wishes when the academy represents our best wishes on the occasion of his 95th birthday; Maine in Rhode Island this spring; (HLS 190) (HLS 176) Ruth Kelleher Shacter, of Wayne, who has been Doris Austin, of Dover-Foxcroft, and extending selected to be Maine's National Endowment for the our best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday; Humanities Reader's Digest Teacher-Scholar for 1989; (HLS 177) (HLS 191) Wil bur and Dorothy Rukszni s, of Dover-Foxcroft, Richard and Mary Carroll, of Southwest Harbor, on and extending our best wishes on the occasion of the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 178) 192) Dr. Leo and Hilda Robbins, of Dover-Foxcroft, and Constance "Conni e" Doboga, who is ret i ri ng after extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 30 years of dedicated service as clerk and postmaster 68th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 179) of the Lisbon post office; (HLS 193) Rick Hartley, of Dover-Foxcroft, finalist in the Gregory C. Hanscom, Chief of Police for the City National Merit Scholarship program; (HLS 180) of Lewiston, in appreciation of his outstanding contributions and dedication to the people of Heather Chase, of Dover-Foxcroft, finalist in the Lewiston as Chief of Police for 4 years; (HLS 194)

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the Hermon Hi gh School Gi rl s Basketball Team, on Tigers, March 4, 1989; (HLS 209) a tremendous season of tournament victories which includes title to the Eastern Maine Class B Basket­ Robert David Benner, Sr., of North Haven, a ball Champi onshi p and the State Cl ass B Basketball beloved family member and dedicated servant to the Championship; (HLS 195) people of his community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 210) Celina Chamberlain, of Somerset Manor in Bingham, Thomas fortier, a senior at Edward Little High originally of Jackman, and extending our best wishes Schoo 1 , who has been named to the McDona 1 d's on the occasion of her 90th birthday; (HLS 196) All-American High School Jazz Band; (HLS 211) the Reverend Paul E. Coury, on the 50th Mabel W. Burnham, of Kittery, former State Repre­ anniversary of his ordination into priesthood, March sentat i ve and known in the community for her active 25, 1939. Reverend Mr. Coury was educated at St. participation in civic, church and social activities franci s Xavi er Semi nary in Bei rut, Lebanon, and was in the Kittery area; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 212) pastor of St. Joseph's Maroni te Church in Watervi 11 e until his retirement in 1979; (HLS 197) Patricia Smith, of Poland, for her dedicated and loyal service to the citizens of Poland as Assistant Missy Smith, of Thornton Academy Girls Track Rescue Chief; (HLS 213) Team, on a fine season which includes being named to the All-State Girls Track Team; (HLS 198) the Li ncol n Academy II Eagl es" Boys Basketball Team, who won the State Class B Basketball Champion­ Beth Randall, of the Thornton Academy Girls Track ship for the first time in their school's history; Team, on a fine season which includes being named to (HLS 214) the All-State Girls Track Team; (HLS 199) Technical Sergeant Normand Rivard, of the 101st Thornton Academy Girls Track Team coaching staff, Air Refueling Wing, who was named the Maine Air Mark Defrancesco and Alice Brechting, for their National Guard's Outstanding Airman for 1988. Tech. concerted efforts in coach i ng thei r team to a second Sgt. Rivard developed a military accounting and State Class A Track Championship victory; (HLS 200) financing system for the Z-lOO computer that is used by the Air National Guard; (HLS 215) the members of the Washburn High School Girls Basketball Team, wi nners of thei r 3rd State Cl ass D Matt Hancock, of Colby College, who has been Basketball Championship in the last 4 years; (HLS 201) named New England Division III Player of the Year in basketball and has also been named to the All-New Nellie fogg, whose outstanding service and England ECAC team; (HLS 216) conwnitment to the Town of Greene as town cl erk for nearly 4 decades truly exemplify the warm and Brigadier General Nicholas Eremita, commander of generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 202) the 101st Air Refueling Wing, who was presented the Legion of Merit, the second - highest peacetime Zella Mott, of Katahdin Nursing Home in military award; (HLS 217) Millinocket, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her 106th birthday. Ms. Mott is the Scott Philbrick, Chief of Staff of the Maine Air oldest resident in Millinocket; (HLS 203) National Guard, who has been promoted to brigadier general; (HLS 218) Jessie Kent, recipient of the 1989 Annual fabyan R. Drake Good Cit i zenshi p Award, presented by El i ot Leigh Bubar, of Waterboro, who has been chosen Memorial Post No. 188 of the American Legion; (HLS Miss Maine USA and will represent Maine in the 1990 204) Miss USA Pageant; (HLS 219) Rusty Mercier, of Livermore falls, who was named the Gorham High School Boys Basketball Team, for outstanding boys basketball player in the Western its outstandi ng record, whi ch i ncl udes bei ng 1988-89 Maine Class C Tournament; (HLS 205) Class B Western Maine finalists; (HLS 220) Amy Chessie, of Livermore falls, who was named Ray Morin, a student at Gorham High School, who outstanding girls basketball player in the Western took an individual first place in the Class B Western Maine Class C Tournament; (HLS 206) Maine Wrestling Competition; (HLS 221) Mr. and Mrs. Henry Martin, Sr., and extending our the Gorham High School Girls Basketball Team, on best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding its excellent record, which includes being the Anniversary; (HLS 207) 1988-89 Class B State finalists and Western Maine Champions; (HLS 222) John Bapst Memorial High School Basketball Team, Bangor, for a fine season of schoolboy basketball Mark Hamblen, a student at Gorham High School, which includes title to the State Class C Basketball who took an individual first place in the Class B Championship; (HLS 208) Western Maine Wrestling Competition; (HLS 223) Chris McKenney, a senior at Lincoln Academy, who Kelly frasier, a student at Gorham High School, set a tournament record by scori ng 46 poi nts who took first place in the State Indoor Track Meet including 6 3-point field goals in the State in the 600-yard event; (HLS 224) Championship Game against the Rockland High School H-8 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Mary Lou Merrill, of Poland, who is retiring as Richard Wright, of the Maine Air National Guard, rescue chief after many years of dedicated and loyal who has been promoted to the rank of Col one 1; (HLS service to the citizens of her community; (HLS 225) 238) Thomas Maguire, 1949 graduate of Colby College, the Schenck High School Girls Basketball Team, upon his retirement following 37 112 years of wi nners of the Cl ass C State Basketball Champi onshi p dedicated service with American Cynamid Corporation; for the 3rd consecutive year; (HLS 239) (HLS 226) Seth Thornton, of Hallowell, a member of the Joel Swanton, of Holden, who has been honored by Kennebec Valley YMCA Swim Team who captured first the Small Woodlot Owners of Maine for his dedicated place in the lntermediate 100-yard breaststroke and service to good forestry practices; (HLS 227) the 100-yard freestyle at the 1989 State YMCA Championship Swim Meet; (HLS 240) Scott Snell, of Big Squaw Township, whose brave and heroic actions were directly responsible for Gil bert E. Burbank, of North Anson, whose prompt saving the life of a snowmobiler who fell into the and decisive actions were directly responsible for frigid waters of Moosehead Lake; (HLS 228) saving a Maine Department of Transportation vehicle and possibly a building; (HLS 241) Jonni e Desjardi ns, a student at Fort Kent Community High School, who has been named to the 1st Robert Pottle, Frieda Timms, Jonathan Cowles and team, Class B, Hi.i.n.e. ~ Telegram All-State Ewan Johnson, of Shead Hi gh School, wi nners of the Wrestling Team; (HLS 229) Best Delegation Award representing Morocco at the University of Maine's High School Model United Ross Gatcomb, a student at Fort Kent Community Nations session, an educational program that provides High School, who has been named to the 2nd team, experience in world affairs and diplomacy. The Class B, ~ ~ Telegram All-State Wrestl ing students were chosen as the best delegation based on Team; (HLS 230) their leadership, effective role-playing and knowledge of international issues; (HLS 242) Merriam Cole, on the occasion of her retirement after 24 years of dedicated service as a public Shirley Brawn, of Camden, a much loved family servant to the citizens of North Berwick; (HLS 231) member, school teacher and community leader who dedicated her life to the well-being of so many the following members of the Livermore Falls Boys others; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 243) Basketball Team, Western Boys Class C Champions: Rusty Mercier, Jon Laverdiere, Scott Jones, Ryan Stephani e D. Well s, who pl aced 1st in the gi rl s Ward, Kent Gregory, Randy Mercier, Neal Gammon, Jim teenage division of the Spring Classical Open Laverdiere, John Trask, Robbie Mitchell, Eric Bodybuilding Competition sponsored by the AAU held in Stevens, Jon Beedy, Matthew Jacobs, Jason Jacobs, Farmington on March 11, 1989; (HLS 244) manager Ron Leger and coaches Mark Cyr and Ron Pratt; (HLS 232) Carrie Goodhue, of Sidney, basketball player for the University of Maine "Black Bears," who has been the following members of the Andies Ski Team, who named the Seaboard Conference "Rooki e of the Year"; were named Giant Slalom Class B State Champions: Eric (HLS 245) Knight, Captain Derrick Pomeroy, Kevin Kezal, Clayton Pelletier, Brandon Stanhope and George Taylor; (HLS Euni ce Spooner, of Oakl and, reci pi ent of a 1989 233) Jefferson Award given by the American Institute for Public Service and WLBZ-TV in Bangor. Jefferson Councilor J. Donald MacWilliams, of Portland, Awards are presented to people "who do what it takes historian, public servant and proud son of Long­ to make the towns and cities of Maine a better place fell ow's "City by the Sea", upon hi s reti rement after to live and who do so largely without recognition." 2 decades of service on the Portland City Council, Ms. Spooner founded the Oakland Computer Club, is a where conscience and independence have been his watch volunteer computer tutor at the Atwood-Tapley School words; (HLS 234) in Oakl and, has served for 3 years on the board of Adaptive Living for Handicapped Adults (ALPHA I), has the Yarmouth "Cl i ppers , " wi nners of thei r 3rd served on the school board since 1986, is a charter consecutive Class B Hockey Championship; (HLS 235) member of the town's new Comprehensive Planning Com­ mi ss i on, a member of the Board of Deacons at the the North Yarmouth Academy Hockey Team, winner of First Congregational Church in Waterville, teaches the Class A Hockey Championship; (HLS 236) Sunday school and serves on various church commit­ tees; (HLS 246) the Bangor Band, as it celebrates its 130th anni­ versary thi s year. Ri ch in hi story, the band once Nathan J. Marsh, of West Gardiner, whose death as played for stumping politicians, torchlight proces­ the result of a tragedy at Bath Iron Works has si ons, pi cni cs, parades, 1 awn parties and steamboat saddened famil y, fri ends and citizens throughout the excursions. Today the band has the distinction of State; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 247) being the 2nd oldest continuously performing band in the country and remains an enduring symbol of the Rangeley "Lakers" Basketball Team, on a ter­ Bangor's commitment to good music from the best local rific season of schoolboy basketball which includes talent; (HLS 237) their first Class D State Championship; (HLS 248)

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the Lawrence High School "Bulldogs," winners of the following members of the Portland High School the Eastern Maine Class A Basketball Championship; Girls Basketball Team, winners of the Western Maine (HLS 249) Cl ass A Champi onshi p: Tracey Ouest, Heather Dutton, Cocaptain Holly Feeney, Nhien Dang, Lori Basso, Scott Snell, of Big Squaw Township, whose brave Leslie St. Lawrence. Cocaptain Sharon Bay, Fran and heroic actions were directly responsible for Infantine. Kristin Westort, Deanna Smalley, Maura saving the life of a snowmobiler who fell into the Reagan, Marga Cappel 1 , Head Coach Ed Feeney and Assi­ frigid waters of Moosehead Lake; (HLS 250) stant Coaches Alan Palais and Dan Deniso; (HLS 262) the Northern Maine Vocational-Technical Institute the descendants of Pierre Paradis, the first "Falcons" Basketball Team and Coach Bill Casavant, on Paradis to settle in North America in 1652. on the being named Maine Small College Conference Champions; occas i on of thei r famil y reuni on in Madawaska duri ng (HLS 251) the weekend of June 30-July 2, 1989; (HLS 263) Gera 1d Ayotte. Jr., Superi ntendent of Ope rat ions Arthur C. Gordon. Jr.. on the occasion of his for the Bureau of Public Works, recipient of the 1988 retirement from activities with the Maine Labor Group "Employee of the Year" award in appreciation of his on Health, Inc .• after 12 years as a leader in the hard work and dedication as a public servant for the health and safety movement. Since serving as a State City of Augusta; (HLS 252) Senator in the 1960' s. Arthur has worked to improve health and safety conditions for Maine's working Susan Oliver. of Stearns High School, who has people. He and other union members founded the Maine been named Class Valedictorian for the graduating Labor Group on Health, Inc. in 1977; Arthur'S leader­ class of 1989; (HLS 253) ship has been instrumental in building a constituency for the right to a healthy and safe workplace; (HLS Daniel Eaton. of Stearns High School. who has 264) been named Class Salutatorian for the graduating class of 1989; (HLS 254) Mary Murray. on the occas i on of her ret i rement after 25 years of dedi cated servi ce to the Augusta Kent Burnham, of Topsham, a senior at Mt. Ararat School Department and the citizens of Augusta;" (HLS High School, on a fine golfing season which includes 265) winning the Maine State Schoolboy Golf Championship and being named ~ Telegram Player of the Year; Lyman and Barbara Albert. of Mattawamkeag, and (HLS 255) extending our best wishes on their 35th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 266) the members of the Brewer Girls' Varsity Basket­ ball Team, who recently reached the semifinals; the the Morse High School "Shipbuilders" and Coach Brewer Freshmen Girls Basketball Team and Coach Tom Maines, for winning the State Class A Boys Valerie Dionne. who were the Eastern Maine Freshmen Basketball Championship for 1989; and for winning the League Champions; the girls indoor track team and State Class A Boys Basketball Championship for 3 Coach Davi d Jeffery, wi nners of the PVC Champi onshi p consecut i ve years. the fi rst team to accompli sh thi s and the Eastern Maine Track League Championship; the goal in 50 years; (HLS 267) swimmi ng team for a fi ne season; and the boys who were chosen to be McDonald's East/West Senior Gl adys Gani e 1 , a 6th grader at Harri ngton All-Stars; (HLS 256) Elementary School, who won the state title in the Elk National basketball free throw contest held in Belinda Perry, a member of the Brewer High School Lewiston on February 12, 1989; (HLS 268) Swim Team. who broke the school record in the 50 freestyle at the state meet; (HLS 257) Millard (Tim) Clark, upon the occasion of his retirement as Selectman, for his many years of dedi­ Mary Slack. a resident at the Caribou Nursing cated service to the people of Damariscotta; (HLS 269) Home. and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her lOOth birthday. March 25, 1989; (HLS 258) Ms. Bonnie Drake, of Montello Manor Nursing Home in Lewiston. who at the age of 83 has received her Karen Bowman. a junior at Dexter Regional High GED diploma. proving that age is no deterrent in School, the recipient of a full scholarship from the achieving your goal; (HLS 270) Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program. Ms. Bowman will study in Germany during the 1989-1990 academic Abraham Newton, of Boothbay, who finished first year; (HLS 259) in the Intermediate Boys 100-yard Butterfly in the State Swim Meets; (HLS 271) Raymond O. Washburn, of Orrington, Assistant Vice-President of Merrill/Norstar Bank, retiring Douglass Keeley Reed. on the occasion of his after 36 years of dedi cated servi ce to the bank and ret i rement after 35 years of dedi cated servi ce and the people of Orrington; (HLS 260) commitment to the Young Men's Christian Association. Highlights of Doug's numerous accomplishments during the more than 600 international students who are his career include: the development of resident enriching the cultural fabric of our State through camping that led the Western District YMCA of New their attendance at Maine's colleges, universities Hampshi re to purchase Camp Coni ston; the hi ri ng of and vocational-technical institutes. many of whom are New Hampshire's 1st woman YMCA Director; and the participating in International Students Recognition restoration of the State YMCA Camp of Maine in Day in Augusta on April 12, 1989; (HLS 261) Wi nthrop. The YMCA's have fl ouri shed under Doug's

H-10 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 professional and personal interest in our nation's Award based on academic excellence and citizenship. youth; (HLS 272) She will compete with representatives from other school s throughout the State for the $1,000 Horace Albert Erickson, respected member of the McGowan Scholarship; (HLS 284) Millinocket business community, on the occasion of his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service to Jen Brann, of Hampden Academy, who has been named the Mi 11 inocket Chamber of Commerce; (HLS 273) to the McDonald's East-West Academic All-Star Team. The Academic All-Stars must be seniors who rank in Phyllis A. Kelley, an employee with the the top 25% of their class academically and who have Department of Human Servi ces, on the occasi on of her achi eved above average grades for at 1east 7 semes­ reti rement after over 12 years of dedi cated servi ce ters. The recipients must have played on a varsity in helping children, families and foster parents in team for 2 full seasons and made a significant Waldo County; (HLS 274) contribution to their squads this season; (HLS 285) Frank J. Perry, a charter member of the Dexter Apri 1 Main, of the 7th grade at Boothbay Regi on Regional Federal Credit Union, on his retirement on Elementary School, on winning her school's 1989 March 31, 1989, after 23 years with the credit union spelling bee; (HLS 286) as President, Treasurer and Manager, whose hard work and dedication were instrumental to the starting and Sumner Swett, of the 6th grade at Southport continued success of the credit union; (HLS 275) Central School, on winning his school's spelling bee; (HLS 287) Hercules Roy, of the Cyr-P10urde Post 145 at Frenchville, for being named Department Commander for Meredith Garey, of the 6th grade at Edgecomb the American Legion, Department of Maine, and for Elementary School, on winning her schools's 1989 being the first from the St. John's Valley to attain spelling bee; (HLS 288) such a distinction; (HLS 276) Kelly Frazier, a student at Gorham High School, Leo Curran, beloved husband, father, brother and for outstanding academic achievement by qualifying as grandfather, whose death has saddened many in the a National Merit Scholarship finalist; (HLS 289) greater Sabattus area. Mr. Curran was an active member of Our Lady of the Rosary Church, the Thi rd Virgil H. Jordan, a distinguished citizen of Old Order of St. Domi ni c and the Lewi s ton Council 106 Town, well-known for his active participation in Knights of Columbus. He also served his community town, fraternal, church and social service dutifully as chairman of the water district and the organizations, including membership in the following: planning board; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 277) the United Methodi st Church; Masoni c Lodge No. 60; grange organizations, including the Maine State and David Jacques, of Livermore Falls and a senior at Nati ona 1 Granges; Boy Scouts of Ameri ca; and the 01 d Thomas College, who won first place in the computer Town City Council; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 290) and job i ntervi ew compet it ions and 2nd place in the business law competition in the first New England Phi Ri chard Mank, honored by the City of Portland as Beta Lambda Conference; (HLS 278) its Police Officer of the Year for 1988, for his 16 years of exemplary and courageous service to the Dawn Jackson, a student at Livermore Falls High Portland Police Department and the citizens of that School, who has been selected as a DAR Good Citizen city; (HLS 291) candidate for 1989; (HLS 279) Lucille Wells, a school crossing guard for School Jonathan Cowles, a senior at Shead Memorial High Administrative District 36 for the past 15 years, an School, who has been selected to receive the Maine honored and respected citizen of Livermore Falls, who Secondary Pri nci pal s Award based on academi c exce 1- was nominated for the prestigious Jefferson Award, 1ence and citizenship. He will compete with repre­ for her personal contribution of time, care and sentatives from other schools throughout the State concern for others through work in the area of for the $1,000 Horace McGowan Scholarship; (HLS 280) children's safety; (HLS 292) Melanie Ward, of Lawrence High School, recipient Amy Ri chard, on her achi evement in wi nni ng the of the DAR Good Citizen Award; (HLS 281) public speaking competition held among the students of Livermore Falls Middle School with her moving the Sanford Lions Club 10th annual Franco­ speech on the heroism of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; American Night, April 1, 1989, a festive celebration (HLS 293) in honor of the traditions and contri buti ons whi ch this group has made to the community; (HLS 282) Brenda L. Rogerson, of Hampden, 1989 Jefferson Award winner for outstanding service as a foster Sarah Curtis, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has been parent and as the area founder and supporter of selected to receive the Maine Secondary Principals "Compassionate Friends," an organization which helps Award based on academi c exce11 ence and cit i zenshi p. bereaved parents; (HLS 294) She will compete with representatives from other schools throughout the State for the $1,000 Horace Child Development Services, formerly known as the McGowan Scholarship; (HLS 283) Lincoln County Preschool Project, for 10 years of outstanding service to young children with special Susan Hathaway, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has been needs, as they celebrate their anniversary with a new selected to receive the Maine Secondary Principals name and continuing assistance to the children and H-ll HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 families of Lincoln County; (HLS 295) Charles French, recipient of the President's Award presented by the University of Maine for Christopher Cooper, of Alna, for his 14 years of outstanding academic achievement as a Junior at dedicated public service to the community of Alna, as Gorham High School; (HLS 309) its First Selectman and valued citizen; (HLS 296) Rega Langi 11 e, Town Cl erk of York, on the occa­ Andy· Swan, of Alna, a 6th grader at Wiscasset si on of her retirement after 18 years of dedi cated Middle School, on winning his school's 1989 spelling servi ce; (HLS 310) bee; (HLS 297) John E. "Jack" Cunni ngham, on the occasi on of hi s Linda R. Hindal, formerly of Brunswick, beloved retirement, a gentleman whose dedicated and tireless wife and mother who will be remembered for her active servi ce as House Doorkeeper for the House of Repre­ participation in the La Leche League of Maine. She sentat i ves for 10 years and 12 years as a member of was active in many organizations, including the Mary- the Augusta City Council, including 6 months as 1and Chapter of La Leche League; the Genesta Chapter Act i ng Mayor, exempl ify the generous spi rit of Mai ne OES, Bath, Maine; the Business and Professional and its citizens; (HLS 311) Women's Cl ub; the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Girl Scouts of America; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 298) Alan M. Argondizza, well-known public educator and leader for the Portland Public School System, the Maine Coast Memori a 1 Hospita 1 in Ell sworth, active participant in church and professional recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Top Drawer Award organizations including the Maine State Elementary for 1989 for its outstanding service to the community Principals Association, Habitat for Humanity project for over 30 years; (HLS 299) and Cumberl and County Chil d Abuse and Negl ect Council; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 312) Lorraine Desjardins, of Van Buren, who has been elected Maine Mother of the Year for 1989 by the Peter Marchetti, who has been named Valedictorian Maine Mothers Association; (HLS 300) of the 1989 graduating class of Morse High School; (HLS 313) the 5,143 dedicated social workers of this State on the occasion of National Professional Social Work John Conley, who has been named Sal utatori an of Month, celebrated during this month of March, for the 1989 graduating class of Morse Hi gh School; (HLS their outstanding efforts to make Maine a better 314) place for children, the elderly, the sick, infirm and homeless, the victims of domestic violence and mental Carl G. Yeaton, on the occasion of his retirement illness and all others in need of a he 1pi ng hand; on March 5th as Selectman, for hi s many years of (HLS 301) dedicated service to the people of Belgrade; (HLS 315) James Frost, on the occasion of his reti rement Ron Pratt, Livermore Falls High School Boys after decades of thoughtful, dedicated service as Basketball Coach, reci pi ent of a Medal of Excellence Monroe's Town Manager. Mr. Frost has served with 17 for leading the "Andies" boys varsity team all the different selectmen during his term as town manager way to the finals this year; (HLS 316) and will be remembered for his thoroughness and fairness to the community and its citizens; (HLS 302) Matthew T. Riordan, of Livermore Falls, recipient of the 1989 Principal's Award in recognition of high Kevin Keaton, of Boy Scout Troop #184, who has academic achievement and citizenship; (HLS 317) attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 303) Edward Feeney, of Portland High School, who has been named the Western Maine Class A Girls Basketball Adam Gage, of Boy Scout Troop #184, who has "Coach of the Year" by the Maine Association of attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Basketball Coaches; (HLS 318) Scout; (HLS 304) Rick DiFusco, Cape Elizabeth High School Girls Ruth Schacter, a teacher at Li vermore Fall s Hi gh Basketball Coach, on being named Western Maine Class School, recipient of the National Endowment For the B Girls "Coach of the Year"; (HLS 319) Humanities 1989 Teacher-Scholar Award; (HLS 305) Brittany E. Ray, of Narraguagus High School, Maine State Police Detective Giles R. Landry, recipient of the 1989 Principal's Award for academic beloved son, husband and father, respected and achievement and citizenship; (HLS 320) we11-1 i ked coworker, whose tragi c death whil e in the line of duty shocked and saddened citizens throughout Kristy Jones, of New Limerick, who has been named Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 306) Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class of Hodgdon High School; (HLS 321) Heather C. Moore, recipient of the President's Award presented by the University of Maine for out­ Wallace E. Gould, Sr., of American Legion Post standing academic achievement as a Junior at Gorham #92, who was recently honored as a member in good High School; (HLS 307) standing for over 70 years; (HLS 322) Ke 11 i e Gagnon, wi nner of the Greater Area Mi ss Lawrence and Edith Macomber, of Auburn, and Madawaska Scholarship Pageant, who also was voted extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Miss Congeniality; (HLS 308) 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 28, 1989; (HLS 323)

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Michael Sawyer, of Merrill, who has been selected Adam Leach, of Boy Scout Troop #179 in Ashland, by the Southern Aroostook Conservation District to who has attained the high rank and distinction of receive the Diversified Farmer Award for 1988; (HLS Eagle Scout; (HLS 335) 324) the following students from Lisbon High School, Davi d Ingmundson, Morse Hi gh School Engl ish on thei r induction into the Worumbo Chapter of the teacher, .recipient of the Intellectual Freedom Award, National Honor Society: Kim Mortimer, Michelle gi ven by the Mai ne Li brary Associ at i on and the Mai ne Lindsay, Trent Kamke, Richard Mynahan, Janice Gould, Educat ion Medi a Associ at i on for hi s defense of the Matthew Koza, Jennifer Bowie, Tyson Curtis and Paula film "1984" in his classroom; (HLS 325) Levesque; (HLS 336) Marion Goodman, of Damariscotta, recipient of a ten-year-old Leon Swett, grandson of Josephine 1989 Jefferson Award for her dedi cati on and commi t­ Marr and son of Minnie Barta, on participating in the ment in establishing the Parent Resource Center in International Special Olympics in Nevada and Cali­ Damariscotta; (HLS 326) fornia; (HLS 337) Peter Hel 1egers , of Whitefield, and extending eleven-year-old Danny Peters, son of Leo and best wi shes on the occasi on of hi s 80th bi rthday, Elizabeth Peters, of Boothbay Harbor, on partici­ April 6, 1989; (HLS 327) pating in the International Special Olympics in Nevada and California; (HLS 338) Sabri na Ramsdell, a seni or at Lubec Hi gh School and a recipient of the 1989 Principal's Award for Ryan James Anderson, outstandi ng patri ot of the academic excellence and citizenship; (HLS 328) Uni ted States, for hi s upcomi ng "Ameri cani sm Assem­ bly" to be held on April 14, 1989, at the Teague Park Sharon Hilton, of Penobscot Valley High School, School in Caribou, Maine, and in honor of his unique for her exemplary entry in the 24th Maine Student Art rendi t i on of the Pl edge of All egi ance and pri de in Program. Her pi ece of artwork is one of 150 works America; (HLS 339) that will tour the State for a year with the Traveling Art Collection of the University of Maine's Renee Perez, a fi fth-grade student at Jack Art Museum; (HLS 329) Memorial School in West Buxton, who placed thi rd in the MADD statewide poster contest; (HLS 340) Julie Ludden, a senior at Penobscot Valley High School, who has been selected to receive the 1989 Jennifer Cross, who was chosen for the first team Maine Secondary Principal's Award based on out­ of the All-State girls soccer team; (HLS 341) standing academic achievement and citizenship; (HLS 330) J. P. Fogg, who was chosen for the first team of the All-State boys soccer team; (HLS 342) Coach Mark Simpson and the "Andies" girls varsity basketball team: Lisa Burnett, Amy Chessie, Julie Denise Michaud, who was chosen for the first team Chretien, Kristin Cook, Shanna Enman, Shannon of the All-State field hockey team; (HLS 343) Halliday, Angela Hastings, Christina Hebert, Pam Jordan, Lisa Morse, Bonnie Parker, Tammy Pelletier, Katie Bliss, who was chosen for the first team of Heidi Richards, Amy Wilkins and Trisha Young for the All-State girls soccer team; (HLS 344) placing in the semi-finals of the Western Maine Class C girls basketball tournament for the 1988-89 season; David Pelletier, who was chosen for the first (HLS 331) team of the All-State boys basketball team; (HLS 345) the delegates from Livermore Falls High School Mary Lanphear, of Brownvill e Junction, a student who have been chosen to represent their school at the at Penquis Valley High School, recipient of the Maine forthcomi ng Boys State for 1989 by vi rtue of thei r Secondary Principal's Award based on academic excellent scholarship, dedicated leadership and excellence and citizenship; (HLS 346) responsible citizenship: Steve Jones, Brad Allen, Richard Tufts, Kenneth St. Pierre and Robert Richard Mazurek, Sean Kalloch, Steve Walsh and Mitchell; (HLS 332) alternate Brian Gamage, the delegates from Rockland District High School, who, by virtue of their excel­ the delegates from Livermore Falls High School lent scholarship, dedicated leadership and respon­ who have been chosen to represent their school at the sible citizenship, have been chosen to represent forthcomi ng Gi rl s State for 1989 by vi rtue of thei r their school at the forthcoming Boys State for 1989; excellent scholarship, dedicated leadership and (HLS 347) responsible citizenship: Amity Laux, Betsy Wakefield, Pam Jordan and Tammy Pelletier; (HLS 333) Beth Montgomery, of Rockl and. who has been named to the McDonald's East-West Academic All-Star Team. Dave McKeen, of Albion, recipient of the The Academic All-Stars must be seniors who rank in "Outstanding Volunteer in the Agriculture Area" award the top 25% of thei r class academi ca 11 y; have presented by the University of Maine Cooperative achi eved above average grades for at 1east 7 semes­ Extension Service. Dave, along with family members, ters; have played on a varsity team for 2 full operates Silver Maple Farms which is recognized as a seasons and made a significant contribution to their leading dairy in the State and has been cited for its squads during the 1988-89 season; (HLS 348) modern conservation and dairy practices; (HLS 334) the delegates from Rockland District High School H-13 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 who have been chosen to represent their school at the the following El iot Elementary School students: forthcomi ng Gi rl s State for 1989 by vi rtue of thei r Michael Kumin, Jennifer Taylor, Lars Collind, Scott excellent scholarship, dedicated leadership and McKenney, Shawna Norton and Chri stopher Gi bson, responsible citizenship: Kristin York and Leslie Tax winners of the State Odyssey of the Mind Contest; and alternates Heather Armstrong and Heather Batty; (HLS 361) (HLS 349) Elizabeth Montgomery, a senior at Rockland Gloria Blake, recipient of the prestigious District High School, who has been selected to Horatio Alger Award, whose strength and determination receive the 1989 Principal's Award in recognition of have earned her the respect and admi rat i on of academic achievement and citizenship; (HLS 362) students and faculty at Westbrook High School and exemplified the ideals of the Horatio Alger the following honor students of the 1989 tradition; (HLS 350) graduating class at Rockland District High School: Valedictorian, Paul Will; Salutatorian, Elizabeth Alec Randall, a student at Westbrook High School, Montgomery; Summa Cum Laude: Peter Orne, Tracy who was selected as first alternate to the National Borgerson, Heather Bri mer; Magna Cum Laude: Wi 11 i am Student Council Executive Committee; (HLS 351) Walker, Dean Dearborn, Tracey Sylvester, Kellie West, Todd LeBlanc; and Cum Laude: Jeanne McMahon, Angela Kelly McCullough, a student at Westbrook High Crossman, Holly Feyler, Katherine Bosica, Lisa School, winner of the Century III Scholarship award; Varney, Jessica Simmons, Bruce Carlson, Robert (HLS 352) Calderwood and Stacey Cluney; (HLS 363) Bri an Gay, a student at Westbrook High School, Mary Perry, whose dedication and commitment as for representing his school in such an excellent President of the 6th District Ladies Auxiliary manner as a Maine State Representat i ve to the exemplifies the generous spirit of Maine and its Presidential Classroom of Young Americans in citizens; (HLS 364) Washington, D.C.; (HLS 353) Wellby Super Drug Store in Livermore Falls, the hard work and dedicated efforts of Rosa reci pi ent of the Servi ce Store of the Year award, an Pri me, who is ret i ri ng after years of public servi ce award given by Hannaford Bros. for excellent customer in State Government. Public service extended to service; (HLS 365) Rosa's home where she has been active in many service organizations including the International Heifer Marge Ritchie, of Eastport, and extending our Project, the Windsor Historical Society and the best wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday, Wi ndsor Fai r Associ at ion. Rosa and her husband al so April 16, 1989; (HLS 366) rout i ne ly opened thei r Rosel edge Farm to area school chil dren for tours of the famil y' s farm. Rosa trul y State Trooper Kim M. Espling, of Woodland, who exemplifies the generous spirit of Maine and its has the honored distinction of being named "1988 citizens; (HLS 354) Trooper of the Year" of the Houl ton based Troop F Division; (HLS 367) Mike Sweeney, of Dover-Foxcroft, recipient of the McDona 1d's Academi cAll - Star All Cl asses Combi ned Patricia Baldwin and Wayne Buck, coworkers at Sports Award; (HLS 355) Demers Laboratory in Springvale, whose swift action in applying CPR techniques helped save the life of Dan Sharrow, of Dover-Foxcroft, who has been heart attack victim Arthur Demers; (HLS 368) selected to perform with the national performing organization known as The Sound of America Honor Band Karen Wyman, a student at Great Sa lt Bay and Chorus; (HLS 356) Elementary School of Damariscotta, on winning her school's 1989 spelling bee; (HLS 369) Dominic Ayotte, of Limestone, recipient of the 1989 Japan-United States Senate Scholarship; (HLS 357) Lori Thompson, a student at Whitefield Elementary School, on winning her school's 1989 spelling bee and Lucy Poulin, founder and president of H.O.M.E., on being runner-up in the county bee; (HLS 370) Inc., in Orl and, who has been chosen as the fi rst recipient of the Robert R. Masterton Leadership Katharine Thorpe Bryant, of Newcastle, beloved Award. The award recognizes outstanding leadership wife and mother, dedicated teacher and active member and accomplishments in the production of 1ow-i ncome of the church; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 371) housing in Maine and was presented to Ms. Poulin for her innovation and creativity in using scarce resour­ James W. Mattison, and extendi ng our best wi shes ces effectively to produce housing for very poor on the occasion of hi s retirement after 42 years of people; (HLS 358) dedicated service to Central Maine Power Company; (HLS 372) Terri Graham, of Bangor, who won her fifth straight racquetball title in the women's open Esther Poland, of Athens, and extending our best division during the Maine State Singles Champion- wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday; (HLS 373) ships; (HLS 359) Edith Barnard Doughty, of Topsham, whose musical Shawn Blanchette, of Boy Scout Troop #322 in West "Courtly Appeal," which portrays colonial Maine's Newfield, who has attained the high rank and dis­ response to the new const i tut ion, received national tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 360) recognit i on for Outstandi ng Contri but i on to the

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Commemorations of the Bicentennials of the United Kim Espling, of Woodland, who was named 1989 States Constitution and the Bill of Rights; (HLS 374) Trooper of the Year; (HLS 388) William "Bill" McFarland, on the occasion of his the Richelieu Club, of Lewiston and Auburn, and ret i rement from the Wi ndsor Board of Sel ectmen after extending our best wishes on the occasion of its 30th 11 years of dedi cated servi ce. Hi s wi 11 i ngness to anniversary. Richelieu is an international service serve the people of his community will long serve as club comprised of French-speaking members whose goals an inspiration to all; (HLS 375) are to help needy children and promote the French language; (HLS 389) the members of the Massabes i c Pol it i cal Affai rs Cl ub of Massabesi c Hi gh School, SAD #57. The cl ub Ralph "Bud" Leavitt, Jr., on the occasion of his was one of 8 national winners chosen by Time Magazine ret i rement after 54 years in the newspaper busi ness. for displaying creative leadership in voter education For 42 of those years, he served the ~ ~ in the 1988 National Student/Parent Mock Election; News in many pos it ions, ret i ri ng as Executive Sports (HLS 376) Edi tor and Outdoor Edi tor. Wi th all hi s accompl i sh­ ments, "Bud" wi 11 be best remembered for hi s dail y Representative Tony Tammaro, of Woodland, column "Outdoors"; (HLS 390) recipient of the Distinguished Service Award given by the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Directors Richard C. Gillian, of Boy Scout Troop #805 in Associ at i on for hi s many years of contri but ions to Wi ndham, who has attai ned the hi gh rank and high school athletics; (HLS 377) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 391) Sarah Swift, who has been named the 1989 Knox Vaughan A. Walker, Sr., of Island Falls, Maine, County School Spelling Bee Champion; (HLS 378) and Haines City, Florida, State Representative who served as a Member of the House of Representatives the sailors aboard the USS Iowa, whose deaths in during the 106th and 107th Legislatures, prominent one of the worst peacetime naval disasters in recent businessman, highly respected and loved by family and years have shocked and saddened citi zens throughout friends and well-known for his active participation Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 379) in town, fraternal, church and social organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 392) Betsy Sweet, Executive Director of the Maine Commission for Women from 1984 to 1989, for her Jean Paul Ouellette, of Frenchville, who has been dedi cat i on and commitment to secure soci al equali ty named Frenchville's Citizen of the Year for his 30 and economic justice for Maine women and their years of service to the community; (HLS 393) families; for her spirited leadership and tireless work as founder of the Women's Legislative Agenda Sarah Dobbi ns, a 6th grader at Wentworth Mi ddl e Coalition; (HLS 380) Schoo 1 in Scarborough, wi nner of the annual "Once Upon A Time" town-wide storytelling competition; (HLS Leon and Cora Knowles, of Pittsfield, and ex­ 394) tending our best wishes on the occasion of their 77th wedding anniversary; (HLS 381) Gene Burchi 11, Sr., for hi s outstandi ng servi ce for the Veterans and the Mari ne Corps League; (HLS Jason Kennedy, Tanya Fortin, Christopher Chessey, 395) Niena Varney, Kristy Brown, Michelle Chasse and Jenny Robitaille, members of the 6th grade at Martel School Aaron LaCrosse, the fi rst Varsity Scout in the in Lewiston and their teacher Lillian Castonguay, State of Maine to attain the high rank and whose entry of "Endeavour" won first place in the K-6 distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 396) division in a contest at the State level to name the next NASA space shuttle; (HLS 382) Richard Blanchard, recipient of the 1989 Falmouth Cumberland Community Chamber of Commerce "Citizen of Brian Guerrette, a junior at Caribou Regional the Year" award, a dedi cated publi c servant with over Vocational Center, who placed 1st at the Maine 50 years of service to the town of Cumberland, inclu­ Secondary School Principal Association's Science Fair ding town moderator, selectman, school committee held at the University of Maine at Farmington, for member, planning board and board of appeals member, his small engine dynomometer project; (HLS 383) chairman of the charter committee and volunteer fire­ man; (HLS 397) Joan Sylvain, of Fort Kent, on the occasion of her retirement after more than 25 years of dedicated William J. Barnum, M.D., who served the people of servi ce and commitment to the youth of Mai ne; (HLS midcoast Maine in the capacity of Executive Director 384) and Psychiatrist at the Mid-Coast Mental Health Center from July 1973 through July 1988; (IN Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiggins, of Charleston, and MEMORIAM) (HLS 398) extendi ng best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 385) Phil i P Soucy, Fort Kent's "Citizen of the Year", for dedicated and outstanding public service to his Jason Noble, on his retirement from the post community and county; (HLS 399) office after 30 years of dedicated service; (HLS 386) Donald H. Hackett, on the occasion of his retire­ John Wortman, who has been named Old Orchard ment as Pri nci pa 1 of Stearns Hi gh School, whose 20 Beach Citizen of the Year for 1989; (HLS 387) years of dedication and commitment to the Millinocket

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School System typify the spirit of Maine and its the Carnegi e Medal, gi ven by the Carnegi e Hero Fund citizens; (HLS 400) Commission; (HLS 413) Patricia A. Wilson, on the occasion of her Angela Milardo, of Bonney Eagle High School, who retirement as a teacher at the Millinocket Middle has been named a winner in the National Women's School, whose 28 years of dedication and commitment History Week Essay Contest; (HLS 414) to the Millinocket School System typify the spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 401) Tatum Kendri ck, of Bonney Eagl e Juni or Hi gh, who has been named a winner in the National Women's Robert R. Pelletier, on the occasion of his History Week Essay Contest; (HLS 415) ret i rement as Superi ntendent of the Mi 11 i nocket School System, whose 36 years of dedication and Paul Haines, who has been named the Caribou commitment to the school system typify the spi rit of Chamber of Commerce "1988- Citizen of the Year" and Maine and its citizens; (HLS 402) for hi s many years of dedi cated work as Chai rman of the 1976 "Save Loring Committee" and the 1988 "Keep Carolyn A. Coco, on the occasion of her retire­ Loring Committee;" (HLS 416) ment as Stearns High School Librarian, whose 12 years of dedication and commitment to the Millinocket Captain Eugene B. "Red" McDaniel, for his out­ School System typify the spirit of Maine and its standing work with POW's and MIA's throughout the citizens; (HLS 403) nation; (HLS 417) Robert Maxcy, whose 25 years as Fire Chief of the Mike Carter, of Waterboro, for his dedicated and Waldoboro Fire Department exemplify the generous faithful service in helping to save 1 ives and spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 404) property. Mr. Carter is a member of the Waterboro Fi re Department, York County Fi refi ghters Asso­ Ri chard Gl i dden, whose 25 years as Deputy Chi ef ciation, Maine State Federation of Fi refighters of the Waldoboro Fire Department exemplify the Association and a past member of the Hollis Fire generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 405) Department; (HLS 418) the First Congregational Church of Kittery Point, Gregory Ames, of Boy Scout Troop #9 in Bangor, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of its for obtaining the high rank and distinction of Eagle 275th anniversary; (HLS 406) Scout; (HLS 419) Sandy St. Peter, Jr., a Caribou native, for being Emi 1y Caswe 11 , of Pej epscot, who has been named "Sailor of The Year" for Naval Station Willow selected to receive the 1989 Principal's Award at Mt. Grove, Pennsylvania. He was selected for his Ararat School in recognition of academi c achi evement exempl ary performance and ci ted as the most dynami c and citizenship; (HLS 420) and effective production manager; (HLS 407) Melvin Williams, on the occasion of his retire­ Everett Meserve, on the occasion of his retire­ ment as Principal of Williams Junior High School in ment as a distinguished member of the automotive Oakl and, whose 15 years of dedi cat i on and commitment faculty at Central Maine Vocational-Technical Insti­ to the Oakl and school system typify the spi rit of tute, whose 23 years of dedi cat i on and commitment to Maine and its citizens; (HLS 421) the school have helped the automotive program obtain its present prominence in the automotive field; (HLS beautiful, historic Hancock County, on the oc­ 408) casi on of its bi centenni al anniversary and extendi ng best wi shes to the good ci t i zens of Hancock County Mr. and Mrs. F. Harold Willey, and extending our for continued success and achievement as they look to best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 75th weddi ng the future; (HLS 422) anniversary; (HLS 409) the Methodi st Conference Home, of Rockl and, and the Knox-Li nco 1n Extens ion Servi ce, for 75 years extending our congratulations as they celebrate their of dedi cated servi ce and commitment to the citizens 20th anniversary as provi ders of congregate livi ng; of the State; (HLS 410) (HLS 423) the following students from Noble Junior High Vernon Haines, of Millinocket, winner of the 1989 School in North Berwick: Michael Blanchette, Aaron Adrian Batson Fin and Feathers Sportsman of the Year Fontneau, Nathan Michaud, Eric Ridlon, Brandy Award; (HLS 424) Hutchinson, Gregory Pappas and coaches, George Ridlon and Rich Michaud, who are the Division II Odyssey of Mrs. Louella Gardner, the oldest resident of the Mind state winners; (HLS 411) Allagash, and extending best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday, May 5, 1989; (HLS 425) the following students from the Mary Hurd School in North Berwi ck: Carri e-Jean Cl ark, Hannah Dodd, Maynard J. Lindsey, of Harrington, named the 1988 George "A. J." Sevigny, Christopher Walker, Christine Legendary Trooper of the Year by the Maine State Tahai, Adam MacDougall, Lori Fecteau and coach Heidi Police; (HLS 426) Porter, who are the Di vi si on I Odyssey of the Mi nd state winners; (HLS 412) Trooper Garry A. Curtis, of Cherryfield, named Trooper of the Year for 1988 of Troop J, his 2nd year Michael Weatherhead, of Jefferson, recipient of in a row receiving that distinguished award; (HLS 427)

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Scott A. Webster, of Boy Scout Troop #16 in Education Association of Maine; (HLS 441) Brewer, for obtaining the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 428) Ulrich Braunschweiger, Laurette DeJonge, Maria Pia Vallilenqua, Andrea Mifsud and Lin Siri Hansen, Adam M. Stymiest, of Boy Scout Troop #16 in foreign exchange students at Gray-New Gloucester High Brewer, for obtaining the high rank and distinction School, who promote world peace, international of Eagle ·Scout; (HLS 429) friendship and global understanding through their participation in the Youth for Understanding program; Reverend John Rothrock, who has gui ded the (HLS 442) congregation of Eaton Memorial United Methodist Church wi th faith, understanding and dedication, on the top 10 seni or honor students in the Gray-New the occasion of his upcoming retirement; (HLS 430) Gloucester High School graduating class of 1989: Daniel John Novak, Laurel Jean Caron, Becky J. Maxim, Peter Ogden, the 4th grade first place winner; Benjamin James Endres, James Alan Carroll, Cheryl Eri ca Ri chardson, the 5th grade fi rst pl ace wi nner; Jean Slocum, Jennifer Dawn Latham, Jean M. Plummer, and Josh Hambrick, the 6th grade first place winner Michelle Anne Grondin and William Emert Solomon, III; in the fifth annual Belgrade Central School Speech (HLS 443) festival; (HLS 431) the Honorable Millard Edward Emanuelson, late of Ryan Baker, the 4th grade second place winner; Portland, an outstanding citizen and distinguished Katie Mathias, the 5th grade second place winner; and member of Maine's legal community, having served as a Laura Pal ange, the 6th grade second place wi nner in District Court Judge, commissioner in the U. S. the fifth annual Belgrade Central School Speech federal Court, United States magistrate and associate festival; (HLS 432) professor of business law. Prior to his legal profess ion, Judge Emanuel son was a teacher and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strickland, of Belgrade, and baseball coach in several Maine communities. He was extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r active in numerous professional and service organi­ 40th wedding anniversary; (HLS 433) zations including Pine Tree Legal Assistance, the Cerebral Pal sy Associ at i on and the 24-Hour Cl ub; (IN Mr. and Mrs. Earsel Porter, of North Chester­ MEMORIAM) (HLS 444) ville, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; (HLS 434) the Maine Dance Institute, a 30-week in-school dance program administered by Mountain Arts in School the Mapl eton El ementary School students; teacher Administrative Districts 58 and 74, on another highly Gai 1 Chandl er; advi sor Judy McCall; and student successful year in bringing Maine's artistic commun­ coordinators Lane McCall, Rowena Alley, Shaun Haines ity and local citizenry together in the development and Cory Johnston as first place winners in the of an exemplary student dance program; (HLS 445) Junior Division of the MUlti-activity Category for thei r project "Leaders in Energy Awareness and the Rockland Convalescent Center and extending Development"; (HLS 435) our congratulations as they celebrate their 20th anniversary; (HLS 446) Renee Michele Beausoleil, a senior at Thornton Academy and National Merit Commended student, who was the East Eddington Grange, on the 100th anni­ named a Boston University Trustee scholar for 1989, versary of its foundi ng, and acknowl edgi ng the an honor bestowed on only 35 students nationwide; contri but; ons of its present and past masters: (HLS 436) Lillian Morse, Mason Shaw, Alma Williams, Vernon Shaw and R. Leon Williams; (HLS 447) Valerie Thi beau, a seni or at Thornton Academy, winner of the 1989 Pri nd pal's Award gi ven in Debbie Elz, a student at Edward Little High recognition of academi c achi evement and cit i zenshi p; School, winner in the district speech and debate (HLS 437) tournament in the humorous i nterpretat i on category; (HLS 448) Daphne Backman, a senior at Jonesport-Beals High School, winner of the 1989 Principal's Award given in Lucien Ouellette, a student at Edward Little High recogni t i on of academi c achi evement and cit i zenshi p; School, the State Champion in the 100-yard and the (HLS 438) 200-yard free styl e events in the State C1 ass A Swim Meet; (HLS 449) Beth Charczynski, a junior at Jonesport-Beals Hi gh School, who won second place in the Shorthand I Michael Smith, a student at Edward Little High competition sponsored by the Business Education Asso­ School, who is the State Indoor Track Shot Put ciation of Maine; (HLS 439) Champion; (HLS 450) Rebecca Smith, a freshman at Jonesport-Beals High Shawn Bazinet, a student at Edward Little High School, who won first place in the Typewriting I School, the State Champion in the 100-yard butterfly compet it i on sponsored by the Bus i ness Educat ion event in the State Class A Swim Meet; (HLS 451) Association of Maine; (HLS 440) the following members of the Edward Little Girls Trida Alley, a junior at Jonesport-Beals High Ski Team: Gretchen Hayes, Cheryl Castonguay, School, who won first place in the Advanced Type­ Jennifer Darling, Kate Corbin, Beth LaBrie, Pearl writing competition sponsored by the Business Violette, Pattie Hill, Amy Goldberg, Shelly Bishop,

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Darci Lapdse, Molly Murphy, Anjulee Nigam, Jennifer named the Sal utatori an of the 1989 graduating cl ass Oxman, Julie Plummer, Sarah Searway and Jill Stevens at foxcroft Academy; (HLS 466) and coach Mi chael Case and assi stant coach Mi chael Maki nand extendi ng our congratul at ions on an the students from the Little Red Schoolhouse, and excellent season; (HLS 452) offering congratulations on their participation in the 1989 Special Olympic Games; (HLS 467) the top 10 seni ors in the Edward Littl e Hi gh School graduating class of 1989: Michael Bosse, John and Jeannette Healey, of Wells Beach, Jason Oxman, Danielle Picher, Jenna McConnell, Joshua recipients of the National A.A.R.P. Outstanding Higgins, Jennifer Lynn, Nicole Tucker, Andrew Community Service Award; (HLS 468) frohlich, Thomas fortier and Jodi Sturgis; (HLS 453) Jamie V. Carter, of Machias Memorial High School, fort fairfield High School, first place winners reci pi ent of the Hannah Weston Chapter DAR "Good in the State Show Choi r Compet it i on and second place Citizen" award for 1989; (HLS 469) winners in the State Jazz Choir Competition; (HLS 454) Ruthie Faulkingham, a sophomore at Machias Mrs. Geralene Case, of Embden, on the occasion of Memorial High School, an award winner in the 24th her retirement after 45 years of dedi cated teachi ng, Annua 1 Maine Student Art Program sponsored by the 32 of them at Canaan Elementary School; Mrs. Case has Bangor Daily News. Ms. faulkingham's art work will been an i nspi rat i on to thousands of Mai ne students; be included in the traveling art show presented by (HLS 455) the University of Maine System during the 1989-90 school year; (HLS 470) the Orono Health Associ at i on and extendi ng our best wishes on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. Kim Peterson, a junior at Machias Memorial High The Orono Health Association has involved many people School, an award winner in the 24th Annual Maine in the community in finding creative ways of meeting Student Art Program sponsored by the Bangor Daily the health-care needs of the citizens of Orono and News; (HLS471) the surrounding area; (HLS 456) Francis Houde, a freshman at Machias Memorial William E. Crowley, of Jonesport-Beals High High School, an award winner in the 24th Annual Maine Schoo 1, reci pi ent of the Hannah Weston Chapter DAR Student Art Program sponsored by the Bangor Daily "Good Citizen" award for 1989; (HLS 457) News. Mr. Houde's art work wi 11 be included in the traveling art show presented by the University of Ju 1 i e LaPoi nte, a sophomore at Machi as Memori a 1 Maine System during the 1989-90 school year; (HLS 472) High School, an award winner in the 24th Annual Maine Student Art Program sponsored by the Bangor Daily Carleton Edwards, whose public service as a News; (HLS 458) member of the House of Representatives for 7 terms and as a selectman for 50 years in the town of Susan Morrill, who has the distinction of being Raymond exemp 1 ifi es the generous spi rit of Ma i ne and named the Sal utatori an of the 1989 graduating class its citizens; (HLS 473) at Piscataquis Community High School; (HLS 459) Mi chae 1 Ti mmons, of Wi ndham Hi gh School, who has Mary Lanphear, daughter of Helen and Harry been chosen Secondary School Principal of the Year; Lanphear, who has the di st i nct i on of bei ng named the (HLS 474) Val edi ctori an for the 1989 graduating cl ass at Penquis Valley High School; (HLS 460) Sarah Smith, a senior at Machias Memorial High School, an award winner in the 24th Annual Maine Sally Brewer, daughter of Patricia Brewer, who Student Art Program sponsored by the Bangor Daily has the distinction of being named the Salutatorian News; (HLS 475) for the 1989 graduating c1 ass at Penqui s Vall ey Hi gh School; (HLS 461) Lee Gardner, of Washi ngton Academy, reci pi ent of the Hannah Weston Chapter DAR "Good Citizen" award June Murphy, of Livermore falls, and extending for 1989; (HLS 476) our best wishes on the occasion of her 104th birthday, April 24, 1989; (HLS 462) Rebecca Plummer, who has the distinction of being named the Valedictorian for the 1989 graduating class Philip C. Avila, of the Herbert Sargent at Piscataquis Community High School; (HLS 477) El ementary School in Still water, who has been named Maine's 1989 Distinguished Elementary Principal of Chri stopher Brown, of Boy Scout Troop #436 in the Year; (HLS 463) Waterville, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 478) Blanche Morency, and extending special con­ gratulations as she celebrates her 50th year as owner Marjorie Leavitt, of Gardiner, who at 85 has and operator of the Jackman Restaurant; (HLS 464) become a great-great-grandmother. Marjorie has had 6 children, 5 of whom are still living, 12 grand­ Heather Chase, who has the distinction of being children, 20 great-grandchildr.en and one great-great­ named the Valedictorian for the 1989 graduating class grandchild, Nicole Marjorie McAllister, born August at foxcroft Academy; (HLS 465) 6, 1988; (HLS 479) Michael Sweeny, who has the distinction of being John R. Phelan, recipient of the 1988 "Civilian H-18 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Employee of the Year" award at Loring Air Force Base; the fo 11 owi ng members of the Mi 11 i nocket Mi ddl e (HLS 480) School Show Choir: Stephanie Burrell, Christine Landry, Renee Dubois, Melanie Hooper, Giovani the fo 11 owi ng students from Katahdi n Avenue Angotti, Tricia Rossignol, Rebecca Upham, Erica School: Steven Reed, Casey Raymond, Jered Tapley, Jones, Eric Jackson, Tracy Jewers, Rachel Merrill, Lindsay Boynton, Matthew Jackson, Alex Morrison, Marcy Morrison, Hope Leavitt, Heather Leet, Rachel Nikki Wnnams and Christina Cesare, winners in the Bi nder, Tonya Thomas, Jonathan Di Centes, Ni col e Millinocket Junior Literary Club Poetry contest; (HLS Legere, Rachel Daniels, Lauralee Dubois, Kristen 481 ) Will iams, Pattie Himes, Jody Bouchard, Jamie Ayotte, Linda Goody, Carolyn Adams, Janelle Ulman and Shawna the following students from Aroostook Avenue Manzo, first place winners in the Division B, State School: Frank Bowley, Jonathan Seamans, Eddie Craig, Jazz competition; (HLS 493) Andrea Barr, Hanna Grunthaler, Steven Osborne, Sara Gruntha 1er and Katie Goodwi n, wi nners in the Mi 11 i­ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chamberlain, of Millinocket, nocket Junior Literary Club Poetry contest; (HLS 482) and extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary; (HLS 494) the fo 11 owi ng students from the Mi 11 i nocket Middle School who placed in the regional science fair Philip Haines, of Vassalboro, on his retirement held in Brewer: Andrew Barker, Candace Warren, Kelly as selectman, whose untiring and dedicated service Phi 1brook, Sarah Bond, Eri c Jackson and Andrew Bond; and effective hard work for the past 8 years have (HLS 483) contributed greatly to the town's positive growth; (HLS 495) William Ahrens and Jean Barker, teachers at Millinocket Middle School and finalists in the fourth Toni Qui rri on, a member of the "Ashes" Seni or annual Newspaper in Education Teacher of the Year Citizens Bowling Team, recipient of an award for the compet it ion, who were presented awards by the Mai ne highest score in a single string; (HLS 496) Press Association; (HLS 484) Lorri na Joy Eastman, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. the following members of the Eastern Maine Math Harvey Eastman of Livermore Falls, recipient of the League Team 1 from Millinocket Middle School: "Outstanding Senior in Psychology Award" from Mary Stephani e Souther, Candace Warren, Andrew Barker and Washington College in Virginia; (HLS 497) Mi chae1 B1 anchette and extendi ng our congratu1 at ions on an excellent year; (HLS 485) Jennie Goulet, recipient of an award for the highest score in three strings, presented by the Roland F. Batchelder, Jr., who on May 25, 1989, Senior Citizens Bowling Team, and a member of the top graduated from the Uni ted States Mi 1 i tary Academy at team, the "Maples;" (HLS 498) West Point; (HLS 486) Loi s Gordon, a member of the "Oaks" Seni or the Athens Victory Club, formerly known as the Citizens Bowling Team, recipient of the most improved Young Peoples Cl ub for 45 years and founded in 1925 award; (HLS 499) by Arlie Cayford and Florence Walker, on the occasion of its 64th anniversary and extending our best wishes Evelyn Richards, recipient of an award for the for its continued success in servi ng the ci t i zens of highest average, presented by the Senior Citizens the Athens community; (HLS 487) Bowling Team, and a member of the top team, the "Maples;" (HLS 500) Representative William B. O'Gara, recipient of the first annual Westbrook High School Distinguished I rene Ril ey, a member of the "Maples," the team Service Alumni Award; (HLS 488) chosen as the top team by the Senior Citizens Bowling Team; (HLS 501) the following students from the Granite Street School: Darrin Daniels, Richard McLain, Jonathan Jacki e Coates, a member of the "Maples," the team Bowley, Kristen Morin, Jamie Jewers, Michael Martin, chosen as the top team by the Senior Citizens Bowling Kris Shields, Leigh Plourde, Jessica Morse, Gina Team; (HLS 502) Mosca, Jennifer Saucier, Mark Jenkins, T.J. Brown, Suzy Lomrn1er, Josh Howes, Adam Page, Amy Knowlton and Kevin Pennell, who has the distinction of being Tommy John Smith, wi nners in the Mi 11 i nocket Juni or named as one of two "top students" of the 1989 Literary Club Poetry contest; (HLS 489) graduating class at Machias Memorial High School; (HLS 503) Vi kki Conner, of Foxcroft Academy, who has been awarded the trophy for "Outstanding President" in the Heidi Bernhardt, who has the distinction of being New England District of Key Clubs; (HLS 490) named as one of two "top students" of the 1989 graduating class at Machias Memorial High School; Robert and El i nor Cochran Godreau, and extend i ng (HLS 504) best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 45th Weddi ng Anniversary; (HLS 491) Dominic P. Pasquine, of Millinocket, beloved family member, known in the community for his active Eric Jackson, Rebecca Upham and Rachel Binder, participation in fraternal, civic and social activi­ vocalists from the Millinocket Middle School, ties in the Millinocket area; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 505) recipients of Outstanding Musicianship Certificates awarded at the Maine State Jazz Festival; (HLS 492) Pamela McLaughlin, daughter of Joel and Elizabeth

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McLaughlin, who has the distinction of being named American Food Service Association; (HLS 518) the Salutatorian for the 1989 graduating class at Central High School; (HLS 506) Scott Rutherford, who has the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating Anngela Gardner, daughter of Thomas and Joyce class at Van Buren District Secondary School; (HLS Gardner, who has the di st i nct i on of bei ng named the 519) Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Central High School; (HLS 507) Keith Theriault, who has the distinction of being named the Honor Essayist of the 1989 graduating class Albert and Lois Harjula, who have the distinction at Van Buren District Secondary School; (HLS 520) of being named Grand Marshalls of the Thomaston 4th of July parade; (HLS 508) Karen Cyr, who has the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Van Donat and Rose Laperle, of Rumford, who are Buren District Secondary School; (HLS 521) celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with their family and many friends. They were married June 19, Brittany E. Ray, of Milbridge, who has the 1939, by Father Philip Boivin in the St. Athanasius distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the and St. John's Catholic Church in Rumford, Maine; 1989 graduating class at Narraguagus High School and (HLS 509) who has been selected to receive the 1989 Principal's Award in recognition of academic achievement and Jason Bermudez, a student at Edward Li tt1 e Hi gh citizenship; (HLS 522) School, winner in the district speech and debate tournament for his original oratory; (HLS 510) Marcia Hammond, of Addison, who has the di st i ncti on of bei ng named the Sal uta tori an of the Sarah Boutaugh, whose 13 years of dedi cat i on and 1989 graduating class at Narraguagus High School; commitment to the resi dents of Mi 11 i nocket exempl ify (HLS 523) the spirit of Maine and its citizens, on the occasion of her retirement as tax collector of Millinocket; Eileen Hunt, who has the distinction of being (HLS 511) named the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Southern Aroostook Consolidated School; (HLS 524) Wi 11 i am H. Layman, of York, on the occas i on of his retirement after 40 years of service to the labor Ri chard Mader, of Boy Scout Troop #192 in movement; (HLS 512) Limestone, who has attained the hi gh rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 525) Mrs. Elhabeth R. Crosby, of Carlisle, Pennsyl­ vania, a summer resident of Castine for 40 years. Jody R. Lachance, who has earned the distinction Mrs. Crosby attained her Master of Liberal Studies of bei ng named the Sa 1utatori an of the 1989 Degree at the University of Maine Orono campus in graduating class at Washington Academy in East August of 1988 at the tender age of almost 97 years. Machias and is the recipient of the 1989 Principal's Her master's thesi s topi c about the Panama Canal was Award in recognition of academic achievement and chosen because of her experience and deep interest in citizenship. Jody was also the only senior to the canal which she had visited in 1977; (IN recei ve the II Go 1den App 1 ell for havi ng been on the MEMORIAM) (HLS 513) honor roll all 14 quarters for the first 3 1/2 years of his school career; (HLS 526) the following Rockland District High School students who have been inducted into the National Daphne J. Backman, who has earned the distinction Honor Society: Tracey Sylvester, Robert Calderwood, of being named the Salutatorian of the 1989 gradu­ Melissa Baker, Susan Dodge, Morgan Holland, Maura ating class at Jonesport-Beals High School; (HLS 527) Manning, Leslie Tax, Bill Batty, Michael Flanders, Tammy Kolmosky, Karen Miller, Lisa West, Heather the following Frank L. Mitchell Auxiliary members Batty, Brian Gamage, Susan Lundquist, Angela Pease who were recognized on IIVolunteer Recognition Day" and Kristen York; (HLS 514) for thei r servi ce to the Pomeroy Hi 11 Nurs i ng Home: Pat Cristina, Patty Larochelle, Joan Knapp, Jeannette Good Will - Hinckley, a home and school for Buck, Claudia Jacques, Kay Larochelle, Betty Houle, troubled children, on the occasion of its 100th Connie White, Mary Darnell and Diane Getz; (HLS 528) anniversary on July 15, 1989 and extending our best wishes for its continued efforts in serving the needs Sarah Herlihy, of Sanford, who has been elected of our children; (HLS 515) to serve as Governor for the 1990 YMCA Model Legislature; (HLS 529) Matthew Riordan, who has the distinction of being named the Valedictorian for the 1989 graduating class the following top ten students from the class of at Livermore Falls High School; (HLS 516) 1989 at Sanford High School: David R. Proulx, Vale­ dictorian; Jeffrey J. Tarbox, Salutatorian; Kirsten Eric Knight, who has the distinction of being M. Thien; Thomas D. Roux; Michael T. Humphrey; named the Salutatorian for the 1989 graduating class Michael F. Gendron; Daniel T. Dela Rosa; Gabriel T. at Livermore Falls High School; (HLS 517) De 1a Rosa; Scot t A. Hathaway and Marye 11 en L. Authier; (HLS 530) Sylvia Morris, a baker for 23 years for SAD #36, recipient of a Manager Certificate after completing Eric Giles, of Franklin, who has earned the 70 hours of continuing education credits from the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the H-20 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

1989 graduating class at Sumner High School; (HLS 531) cluded in the "Who's Who In Music" listings; (HLS 548)

Kelly L. Brown, whose academic achievements have Susie Ward, and extending our best wishes on the earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine occasion of her 90th birthday; (HLS 549) House Scholar; (HLS 532) Henry Obar, on his retirement from the United Andrew L. Doyle, whose academic achievements have States Postal Servi ce, after 39 years of dedi cated earned him the distinction of being named a Blaine and faithful service; (HLS 550) House Scholar; (HLS 533) James Ballard, on his retirement from the United Amy L. Rotthoff, whose academic achievements have States Postal Service after 35 years of dedicated and earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine faithful service, 18 years of which he served as House Scholar; (HLS 534) Postmaster; (HLS 551) Andrew J. Gushee, whose academic achievements Rita Ames, on her retirement from the United have earned him the distinction of being named a States Postal Servi ce, after 32 years of dedi cated Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 535) and faithful service; (HLS 552) Tamara D. Lee, whose academi c achi evements have the top 10 senior honor students in the Oxford earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine Hills High School graduating class of 1989: Alyson House Scholar; (HLS 536) Spencer, David W. Gatchell, Magili Anne Chapman, Marci Lynne Jackson, Katherine Anne Cook, Brian Dorothy Phair, on her retirement after 21 years Touchette, Sara R. Cook, Yvette Young, Prescott F. of si ncere dedi cated servi ce as a bookkeeper in the Millett and Norma E. Luke; (HLS 553) Limestone school system; (HLS 537) the delegates from Gardiner Area High School who Mae Lawton, on her retirement from the Limestone have been chosen, by virtue of their excellent school system after 34 years of service to our scholarship, dedicated leadership and citizenship, to children as a teacher; (HLS 538) represent their school at the forthcoming "Girls State for 1989: Danielle Jamison, Julie LeClair, April Kri sty Cherry, of Limestone, who has been chosen Glidden, Kristina MacPhee, Michelle M. Cameron and Miss Limestone 1989; (HLS 539) Jessie Lawrence; (HLS 554) Michelle Cravinho, who has earned the distinction the Town of Hermon, on its 175th anniversary and of being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating its citizens' spirit of cooperation and participation class at Limestone High School; (HLS 540) throughout its history; (HLS 555) Sharon Nordick, who has earned the distinction of Sharon Ri nes, of Hermon, who has been named to being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class the Bangor Daily News All-Maine Schoolgirl Basketball at Limestone High School; (HLS 541) Second Team; (HLS 556) Kristi Arsenault, whose academic achievements Heather Morgan, a student at Hermon High School, have earned her the distinction of being named a who has been selected to receive the 1989 Principal's Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 542) Award in recognition of academic achievement and citizenship; (HLS 557) the top four students of the 1989 graduating class of Deering High School: Jessica L. Krichels, Morita's School of Dance in Hermon and Li nco 1n, Valedictorian; Howard J. Hirsch, Salutatorian; in winning three prizes in the ballet category in The Barbara R. Conno 11 y, Honor Essayi st and Rebecca C. Young American National Invitational held in Hunt, Bible Reader; (HLS 543) Hollywood, California; (HLS 558)

Abbi e Rabi ne, who has been chosen "Li ttl e Mi ss Douglas Dodge, Jr., who has earned the Maine" for 1989; (HLS 544) distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Jonesport-Beals High School; Ji11aine Rabine, who has been chosen Mrs. Maine (HLS 559) for 1989; (HLS 545) the following top 10 students from the class of Amy Griffin, who has earned the distinction of 1989 at Mexico High School: Jennifer Plante, Erik being named the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating Ducas, Keith Worthley, Kathy McTeek, Allyson class at Washington Academy and was chosen as one of MacIsaac, Aaron Cummings, Kristi Arsenault, Shannon the ten Student Athletes of the State; (HLS 546) Jacobs, Wendi Austin and Judy Surette; (HLS 560) Melissa Hatch, who has earned the distinction of Tracy Peasley, who has earned the distinction of being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Machias Valley Christian Academy; (HLS 547) at Dexter Regional High School; (HLS 561) Tamara Manwarren, who has earned the distinction Stacey Reed, who has earned the di st i nct i on of of being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class class at Machias Valley Christian Academy and who has at Dexter Regional High School; (HLS 562) been recognized for her musical abiHty by being in- H-21 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7. 1988 - DECEMBER 4. 1990

the Aroostook Avenue School. in Millinocket. on class at Rumford High School: Aimee Ames. Heather the occasion of its 75th Birthday. 1914-1989; (HLS Baker. Wilbur Bernard. Reginald Bragdon. Tammy 563) Daigle. Linda Gawtry. David LePage. Jay Lyons. Robert Murray and Amy Stickney; (HLS 577) Evla Goodwin. of Madison. and extending best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday. June 1. James Carter. of Hampden. recipient of a 1989 1989; (HLS 564) Jefferson Award for his tireless efforts with church. civic and children's organizations; (HLS 578) Mary Dahl gren. who has earned the di st i nct i on of being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class Mathieu G. Gagne. Mathew Scease and Gerald at Washburn District High School; (HLS 565) McGwin, Jr., who have earned the distinction of being among the top members of the 1989 graduating class at Cindi Baker. who has earned the distinction of Cheverus High School in Portland; (HLS 579) being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class at Washburn District High School; (HLS 566) Bert and Margaret Turner, of Washburn. and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Danny Raymond. of Dayton - Lyman Boy Scout Troop 50th Wedding Anniversary. June 6, 1989; (HLS 580) #399. who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 567) Jennifer Hammond, of Presque Isle High School, whose academic achievements have earned her the Leonard Daigneault. of Dayton - Lyman Boy Scout distinction of being named a Presidential Scholar. Troop #399. who has attained the high rank and She is the fi rst Presque Isl e Hi gh School student to distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 568) be chosen for thi s honor in the program's 25-year history; (HLS 581) Zane Goodwi n. of Boy Scout Troop #524 in Livermore Falls. who has attained the high rank and Jean E. Perkins, of Belgrade, whose academic distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 569) achievements have earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 582) Rabbi Harry Z. Sky. on the occasion of his retirement after 28 years of dedicated service as Michael J. Pingree, of Dover-Foxcroft, whose spiritual leader at the Temple Beth El in Portland. academic achievements have earned him the distinction whose efforts as an advocate for human ri ghts and of being named a Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 583) social service causes exemplify his love and devotion toward all humankind; (HLS 570) Carl a J. Bragan and Robert J. Bragan, of Dover­ Foxcroft, whose commitment to teaching and to the the following members of the Reiche School students of Mai ne has earned them the di st i nct i on of Community Playground Committee: Liz Bryant. Miriam being named Blaine House Scholars; (HLS 584) Remar. Bev Kelley. Debby Clark. Carol Zack. Jim Oliver. Mike Caidla, Regina Fontaine, Judd Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Moore, and extending our best Stephen Thomas, Nan Urban, Tina Allen. Dodo Stevens. wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniver­ Ed Perry and Mark Chri sti ansen and the students of sary; (HLS 585) the Reiche School. for their time and effort in building the playground, which will be dedicated to the top 10 students of ~he 1989 graduating class the memory of Representative Laurence Connolly at a at Marshwood High School 1n Eliot: Lisa Mancini, ceremony on June 4, 1989; (HLS 571) Chri st in Gray, Scott Simcock, Tanya Turcotte, Bonny Starr, Lee Bogh, Will i am Vi etas, Mary Dennett, El i zabeth A. Myri ck, whose academi c achi evements Danielle deRochemont and Jessica Martin; (HLS 586) have earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 572) the following students from Leavitt Area High School in Turner: Meghan Maloney, Jason House, Kim Rachel F. Caron. whose academic achievements have Smi rl es, Rebecca Stowe, Betsey Bri ggs, Jeff Croteau earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine and Emil y Zocchi and coach John Kimball and teacher House Scholar; (HLS 573) Martha Field, who finished fourth out of 48 teams in the "Do Less With More" category at the world Odyssey Harold and Marilyn Bean. of Vienna. for their of the Mi nd champi onshi ps held at the Uni vers ity of outstanding support and volunteer services to the Colorado in Boulder, Colorado; (HLS 587) Vienna Fire Department and the people of Vienna; (HLS 574) Gretchen Meyerhoff, a student at Dexter Regi onal Hi gh School, who has been selected as one of three Andrew Anderson. a 5th grader at Belgrade Central high school seniors in Maine to receive an Out­ School, who was named a New England finalist in the standing Foreign Language Award given by the Foreign Environmental Protection Agency's 16th Annual Language Association of Maine; (HLS 588) Elementary Education Ecology Poem and Poster Contest; (HLS 575) Fred Hewett, whose dedication and commitment to the community of Fayette as a bus driver and Constance Holling. in appreciation of 31 years custodian of the Fayette Central School exemplify the service as the librarian for the City of Brewer; (HLS generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 589) 576) Bertha Foss Farnsworth, a resi dent of Resthaven the top 10 honor students of the 1989 graduating Nursing Home in Jonesport, and extending our best H-22 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday, May 25, and rai sed $3060 and subsequent1 y was named the 1989 1989; (HLS 590) top fund raiser in the Multiple Sclerosis Read-a­ thon; (HLS 605) Coopers Mills Volunteer Fire Department Chief Hazen Pass and firefighters Bruce Mathews and Michael Sandra J. Lane, of Rumford High School, whose King, for their heroic efforts in saving the life of academic achievements have earned her the distinction Roger Pi erce of Coopers Mi 11 s when fi re engulfed hi s of being named a Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 606) mobile home on May 22, 1989; (HLS 591) Linda T. Gawtry, of Rumford High School, whose the members of the Coopers Mills, Jefferson, academic achievements have earned her the distinction North Whitefield, Kings Mills and Windsor Volunteer of being named a Blaine House Scholar; (HLS 607) Fire Departments, for their tireless dedication and cooperation in protecting the lives and homes in Karen J. Flagg, who has earned the distinction of their communities; (HLS 592) being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Shead Memorial High School in Eastport; (HLS 608) the following Wiscasset High School students who have been inducted into the National Honor Society: Bonita L. Smith, who has earned the di st i nct ion Chad Merwin, Joseph Nichols, Kerry Ratigan, Aaron of being Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class at Leavitt, Jennifer Leigh, Ethan Tancredi, Rhonda Shead Memorial High School in Eastport; (HLS 609) Wanser, Beth Campbell and Susan Carter; (HLS 593) the following top 10 students from the graduating Thor Eri ckson, who has earned the di st i nct i on of class of 1989 at Lisbon High School: Stephanie being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class Doyon, Michael Marchus, Leo Beaucage, Richard at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 594) Mynahan, Robert Biron, Janice Gould, Trent Kamke, Kim Mortimer, Marla Koza and Nicole Boucher; (HLS 610) Ell een Anderson, who has earned the di st i nct ion of being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating John and Rita Reed, of Troy, and extending our class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 595) best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anniversary; (HLS 611) Jessica Ann Chase, who has earned the distinction of being one of the top 10 students of the 1989 Sherry Spaulding, a student at Narraguagus High graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 596) School, reci pi ent of the Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution "Good Citizen" award for 1989; (HLS 612) Melanie Gail Lecher, who has earned the dis­ tinction of being one of the top 10 students of the G1 adys Brown, of Mi 1bri dge, who has been named 1989 graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 597) the outstanding food service employee of 1989 by the Mai ne Touri sm Commi ssi on and the Department of Lewis Albert Cameron, Jr., who has earned the Economic and Community Development; (HLS 613) distinction of being one of the top 10 students of the 1989 graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS Gary R. Johnston, for 21 years of dedicated 598) servi ce to the Ci ty of Cari bou, the Cari bou School System and for the realization of his dream of a new Kendra Lin Palmer, who has earned the distinction Performing Arts Center for the community; (HLS 614) of being one of the top 10 students of the 1989 graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 599) Kathryn Mathias, a 5th grade student at Belgrade Central School, who has been named a New England Ethan John Rose, who has earned the distinction finalist in the Environmental Protection Agency's of being one of the top 10 students of the 1989 16th Annual Elementary Education Ecology Poem and graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 600) Poster Contest; (HLS 615) Marianne Hunt, who has earned the distinction of Julie Daigle, who has earned the distinction of being one of the top 10 students of the 1989 being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 601) at Fort Kent Community High School; (HLS 616) Jordan David Belknap, who has earned the dis­ Christine Chasse, who has earned the distinction tinct i on of bei ng one of the top lOs tudents of the of bei ng an Honor Essayi s t of the 1989 graduating 1989 graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 602) class at Fort Kent Community High School; (HLS 617) Bruce R. Ellis, of Sheepscot, beloved family Michelle L. Pelletier, who has earned the member and respected businessman who will long be distinction of being an Honor Essayist of the 1989 remembered for his participation in marathon running, graduating class at Fort Kent Community Hi gh School; named the 1988 Maine Runner of the Year and holder of (HLS 618) several marathon titles; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 603) Benjamin Tao, who has earned the distinction of Susan Elizabeth Lamb and Clair Siggins, reci­ being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class pients of the Bob Clark Memorial Award at the Union at Fort Kent Community High School; (HLS 619) Street School in Brunswick; (HLS 604) Truax O'Connor Mcfarland, who has earned the dis­ Ni cki Cyr, a 3rd grade student at Grani te Street tinct i on of bei ng one of the top 10 students of the School in Millinocket, who read a total of 21 books 1989 graduating class at Lincoln Academy; (HLS 620)

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the delegates from Gardiner Area High School who Dennis St. Cyr, Kyle Dinsmore, Aaron Shurtleff, Todd have been chosen, by virtue of their excellent Sinclair, Todd Glover, Sam Bromberg, Mike Carrier, scholarship, dedicated leadership and responsible Mil es Roberts and Dave Thi bodeau and coach Ri chard citizenship, to represent their school at the Nokes, who are the Western Maine Regional Class A forthcoming Boys State for 1989: Ryan Shea, Tom Wrestling Champions; (HLS 635) Smith, David Miller and Ethan Keyes; (HLS 621) Stephani e Berry and Vi ctori a Heath, students at Mr. and Mrs. Raoul H. Cyr, and extending our best Katahdin High School, who have been named National wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 60th Weddi ng Anni­ Winners in the 1989 National Energy Education versary; (HLS 622) Program; (HLS 636) Kim Doucette, of Old Orchard Beach High School, Michael Buckley, a junior at Katahdin High who set a Class C record in the 100-meter dash (12.1 School, recipient of first and second place honors in seconds) at the State Class C Track and Field the single-activity category of the Maine Energy Edu­ Championships; (HLS 623) cation Program's annual Energy Education Competition; (HLS 637) Donald Bensen, Jr., of Millinocket, on the occasion of his retirement from the Millinocket the top ten honor students for the 1989 Police Department after 22 years of dedicated service graduating class at Gardiner Area High School: to the town and its residents; (HLS 624) Valedictorian Michelle Dumont, Salutatorian Jamie Boynton, John Trussel, Holly Sherburne, Karen Miriam Talbot, who has earned the distinction of Tomberlin, Sara McLaughlin, Denise Tass, Michelle being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating class Lavalee, Peter Crockett and Amy Millett; (HLS 638) at Wisdom High School; (HLS 625) David M. Franson, of Boy Scout Troop #594 in Ji 11 Edgecomb, who has earned the di st i nct i on of Farmington, who has attained the high rank and bei ng an Honor Essayi st of the 1989 graduating cl ass distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 639) at Wisdom High School; (HLS 626) Andrew Kinley, who has earned the distinction of Julie Roy, who has earned the distinction of being the Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class bei ng the Val edi ctori an of the 1989 graduating cl ass at Lawrence High School in Fairfield; (HLS 640) at Wisdom High School; (HLS 627) Vincent Hartley, who has earned the distinction Ni col e Corri veau, who has earned the di st i nct ion of being the Salutatorian of the 1989 graduating of bei ng an Honor Essayi st of the 1989 graduating class at Lawrence High School in Fairfield; (HLS 641) class at Wisdom High School; (HLS 628) Derek Legassee, of Holden, a member of Boy Scout Wendy S. Cl ark, whose academi c achi evements have Troop #1 in Brewer, who has attained the high rank earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 642) House Scholar; (HLS 629) the Orono High School Boys Track Team, winners of Shei la Wall ace, a 3rd grader at Mil bri dge the State Cl ass C Champi onshi p, and thei r coaches, Elementary School, who won first place in the for their perseverance, discipline, teamwork and National Hospital Week Poster Contest sponsored by commitment to excellence in athletics; (HLS 643) the Down East Community Hospital at Machias; (HLS 630) Ted Curtis, of Eddington, who has attained the Lisa Merritt, of Cherryfield, winner of the 1989 high rank of Eagle Scout, and commending and con­ Juni or Speaki ng Contest at Narraguagus Hi gh School; gratulating him for his diligence, perseverance and (HLS 631) service to the people of Penobscot Valley; (HLS 644) journalist Phyllis Austin, of Brunswick, reci­ the members of the Greely High School Girls Track pient of a John S. Knight Fellowship at Stanford Team and coaches Danny Paul and Jack Hardy, on University for the 1989-90 academic year and acknow- winning their 4th consecutive State Class B Track 1edgi ng the outstandi ng contri but ions whi ch she has title; (HLS 645) made in the reporting of environmental and public policy issues; (HLS 632) Ni ko 1as Granger, of Mil 0, for scori ng 98% in the Maine State Assessment Tests for 4th graders; (HLS Derek Adams, a senior at Rumford High School, who 646) was named the 1989 Class A Cross Country Skiing Champion; (HLS 633) Allison Boatman, whose academic achievements have earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine the Boys Cross Country Ski Team Class A Champions House Scholar; (HLS 647) from Rumford High School: Derek Adams, Jon Sassi, Aric Beane, Eric Boucher, Kevin Charleston, Scott Carlton Fournier, of Vassalboro, under whose Marchildon and coach Richard Kent; (HLS 634) leadership the Vassalboro Federal Credit Union grew from a one - room operation to a respected and con­ the fo 11 owi ng members of the Rumford Hi gh School tinually growing financial institution. His kindness Wrestling Team: Barry Breton, Scott Gauvin, Brian and love for his community will long be remembered; MacK i nnon, Mi chae 1 Soubb 1e, Jeremy Perry, Scot t (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 648) Barri ngton, Aaron Carey, Davi d Glover, Brent Newton, H-24 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Beth Gl eeson, a member of the Greely Hi gh School Reverend James Christensen, for 20 years of Girls Track Team, whose victory in the 100 and devoted service as Pastor of the South Berwick 300-meter hurdles and participation on the relay Federated Church; (HLS 662) teams contri buted to the team's wi nni ng a 4th state title; (HLS 649) the top 9 seniors in the Noble High School graduating class of 1989: Daniel R. Coll ins, Sasha Goodwin, a member of the Greely High School Kimberly Howard, Sean Jameson, Jill Allen, Rebecca Girls Track Team, who won 1st place in the 1600-meter Grant, Hodge Griffone, Stewart Guay, Wendy 01 son and run, 2nd place in the 800-meter run, and who Patricia M. Sirois; (HLS 663) cont ri buted to the team's vi ctory in the 1600-meter relay to help it win another state title; (HLS 650) Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Sirois, and extending our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Julia Bonarrigo, Megan Gondek and James King, Anniversary; (HLS 664) students in Mrs. Peg Newberg's 8th grade U.S. History class at Mt. Ararat Junior - Senior High School, Joyce Perry, secretary to the superi ntendent of winners of the State National History Day Award, Gardiner-area schools, who was chosen "SAD #11 junior division, for thei r study and display about Employee of the Year"; (HLS 665) Theodore Parker, a founder of the Unitarian movement, abolitionist and supporter of John Brown's raid at Earl and Edna Newton, and extending our best Harper's Ferry; (HLS 651) wi shes on the occas ion of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anniversary; (HLS 666) Charl i e Stewart, a sophomore at Hampden Academy, who has been named State Chess Champi on for 1989; Michelle Smith, daughter of Jerry and Jannell (HLS 652) Smith of Woodland, winner of the "Young Miss of America" state title; (HLS 667) the Bangor Daily News, on the occasion of its 100th birthday, whose ongoing commitment to high Brian Kubeck, president of Calais High School journalistic standards has kept the citizens of Maine Cl ass of 1990, who has been elected to the position informed accurately and intelligently; (HLS 653) of president of the Maine Association of Student Councils for the 1989-90 school year; (HLS 668) Hi 1da M. Brown, whose 30 years of dedi cat i on and commitment to the SAD #44 food service program Carleton H. "Curly" McLean, well-known and exemplify the generous spirit of Maine and its respected citizen of Millinocket, whose years of citizens; (HLS 654) volunteer service to his community earned him a 20-year silver pin which was presented in January of Ronald D. Moody, on the occasion of his retire­ 1989. He was also very active in the Nat i ona 1 Guard ment as Principal of Monmouth Academy, whose 18 years and the VFW; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 669) of ded i cat i on and commitment to the Monmouth school system typify the spirit of Maine and its citizens; Stephen Clark, Windham Junior High School (HLS 655) Guidance Counselor, recipient of the "Maine State Counselors Award for Professional Services"; (HLS 670) Aileen Burhoe, of Fayette, who was named 1989 "Tutor of the Year" by the Adult Basi c Education Wi 11 i am B. Herrman, a teacher in the Manchester Program; (HLS 656) Schoo 1 , who has been named the "Newspaper in Education Teacher for 1989"; (HLS 671) Seth Wi 1 fred Race Garri son, of Boy Scout Troop #677 in Gardiner, for obtaining the high rank and the Windham Parent Teacher Association, reci­ distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 657) pients of the "National Award for Advocates for Children"; (HLS 672) Simone B. Utley, of Harpswell, for her dedication and commitment to educating the youth of Maine, Dolora LaPenta, of Cherryfield, a student at reflected by her selecHon for the 1989 Presidential Narraguagus Hi gh School, who was chosen as 1 of 60 Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics students to participate in the 6th annual Maine Teaching; (HLS 658) Summer Arts Program to be held this summer at Bowdoin College; (HLS 673) Elizabeth "Betty" Seeley, a member of Frank D. Hazeltine Unit #43 of Belfast, President of the Richard Daigle, a senior at Wells High School, American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine and a who competed in a "Speak Out" competition on the dedi cated 1 eader who has served her unit, town and local, regional and district levels in Maine and New state with distinction; we are better because she Hampshire and finally in Newfoundland. Mr. Daigle's walked our way; (HLS 659) topic was Patriotism; (HLS 674) Joseph R. Stevens, for his 15 years of continuous Karyn Di amond, who is the Seni or Cl ass Presi dent servi ce to the Town of South Berwi ck as Manager of and has earned the distinction of being the the Transfer Station; (HLS 660) Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Windham High School; (HLS 675) Donald A. Boston, Sr., of South Berwick, on the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of service seven-year-old Randy Dufour, a great fighter, and as hi ghway foreman for the Town of South Berwi ck; his wonderful, courageous and supporting family; (HLS (HLS 661) 676)

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Superi ntendent Mel vi n J. Labbe, for 27 years of Class of 1989; (HLS 691) dedi cated servi ce and commHment to the education of the youth of St. John Valley; (HLS 677) A1 eci a Arsenault Day, of Dresden, who has earned the di st i nct i on of bei ng one of the top 10 students the 50th Anniversary of American Legion Post 147, of the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High of Madawaska, the third largest post in the State of School; (HLS 692) Maine; (HLS 678) Krista Ekholm, a senior at Lincoln Academy, Annie Levesque, the sole surviving charter member winner of the 1989 Principal's Award given in of the Amedcan Legion Auxniary Post 147 in recognition of academi c achi evement and cit i zenshi p; Madawaska; (HLS 679) (HLS 693) F1avie Albert, for 50 years of continuous member­ Steve Shea, of Wiscasset, who has earned the ship in the American Legion Auxiliary Post 147 in distinction of being one of the top 10 students of Madawaska; (HLS 680) the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High School; (HLS 694) Emny Gerard, for 50 years of continuous member­ ship in the Amedcan Legion Auxniary Post 147 in Ben Niles, of Whitefield, who has earned the Madawaska; (HLS 681) distinction of being one of the top 10 students of the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High School; Madawaska Boy Scout Troop #190, on the occas ion (HLS 695) of thei r Gol den Anni versary, whi ch wn 1 be observed July 1st and 2nd of 1989; (HLS 682) Joseph Ni cho 1 s, of Wi scasset, who has earned the distinction of being one of the top 10 students of the St. John Valley, which will be celebrating the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High School; the 12th Annual Acadian Festival in Madawaska from (HLS 696) June 28 to July 2; (HLS 683) Deborah Boulette, of Wiscasset, who has earned Seth J. Leblond, of Port land, who placed 3rd in the distinction of being one of the top 10 students the "Brai 11 e Readers are Leaders" compet it ion of the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind and School; (HLS 697) the National Association to Promote the Use of Braille; (HLS 684) Jennifer Boul ette, of Wi scasset, who has earned the distinction of being one of the top 10 students the Hussey Seating Company, of North Berwick, and of the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High extending congratulations to its employees who parti­ School; (HLS 698) cipated in the highly successful General Equivalency Di p1 oma Graduate Program offered in conj unct ion wHh Johnna F1 ood, of Wi scasset, who has earned the the Noble Adult and CommunHy Education Program of distinction of being one of the top 10 students of M.S.A.D. #60; (HLS 685) the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High School; (HLS 699) the City of Archangel in the Soviet Union and its Chairman Stanislav V. Potemkan, on the occasion of Matthew Hall, of Wi scasset, who has earned the the 406th anniversary of its founding, with high distinction of being one of the top 10 students of hopes for continuing good relations with Greater the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High School; Portland, its United States sister city; (HLS 686) (HLS 700) Murray Putnam, baseball coach at Southern Sister Vivian Bond, whose 57 years of religious Aroostook Community School, reci pi ent of a Frankl i n 1 ife i ncl ude 38 years of dedi cated servi ce to the Select Circle Coaching "Gold Award" in recognition of people of Frenchville and Millinocket; (HLS 701) his high number of career victories; (HLS 687) Jason Lyons, son of Rick and Linda Lyons of Charles Hotham, basketball coach at Southern Patten, who has earned the distinction of being the Aroostook CommunHy School, recipient of a Franklin Valedictorian of the 1989 graduating class at Select Ci rc1e Coaching "Gold Award" in recognHion of Katahdin High School; (HLS 702) his high number of career victories; (HLS 688) Dawn Buckl ey, daughter of Robert and Lynne Conni e Oulton, of Edgecomb, who has earned the Buckley of Sherman, who has earned the distinction of distinction of being one of the top 10 students of bei ng the Sal utatori an of the 1989 graduating class the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High School; at Katahdin High School; (HLS 703) (HLS 689) Joyce Houle, a student at St. Joseph's College, Monica Abreu Hanson, of Westport, who has earned who has been named a United States National the di st i nct i on of bei ng one of the top 10 students Collegiate Award winner in Leadership. This award is of the 1989 graduating class at Wiscasset High given to students upon the recommendation from a School; (HLS 690) professor or di rector in recogni t i on of thei r academic performance, leadership qual Hies, interest Isabelle LeBorgne, who, at the age of 82 years, and aptitude, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation earned the highest essay score of any of her fellow to learn and improve, citizenship, attitude and graduates of Westbrook's Adult Educati on Hi gh School cooperative spirit and dependability; (HLS 704)

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the Li vermore Fall s Pri mary School, on its 100th and extending congratulations on the occasion of anniversary, the oldest school in MSAD 36; (HLS 705) their 60th Wedding Anniversary June 15, 1989; (HLS 718) Jennifer Richard and Kevin Kezal, students at Livermore Falls High School, recipients of the United Meredith Dalessandro, of Livermore Falls, teacher­ States Army National Scholar-Athlete Award; (HLS 706) principal at Livermore Falls Primary School, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her the top ten students for the 1989 graduating retirement after 30 years as an educator; (HLS 719) class at Livermore Falls High School: Erika Fournier, Edyta Gawron, Lisa Hunt, Dawn Jackman, Kevin Kezal, the 75th Anniversary of the University of Maine Salutatorian Eric Knight, Deborah Merrill, Cooperative Extension Service of York County and Valedictorian Matthew Riordan, Shannon Riordan and extending congratulations on its success as a leading William Robinson; (HLS 707) resource in the community; (HLS 720) Ron Boucher, a member in good standi ng of the Mr. and Mrs. Herman Foster, of Skowhegan, on 1989 graduating class at Livermore Falls High School, thei r reti rement after 40 years of outstandi ng and applauding his determination to excel academi­ service in the teaching profession, and extending our cally despite the challenge of being deaf; (HLS 708) best wi shes on the occas i on of thei r 40th Weddi ng Anniversary, July 1, 1989; (HLS 721) Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasion of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anni­ the Southern Aroostook High School "Warriors" versary; (HLS 709) baseball team, of Dyer Brook, and coach Murray Putnam, winners of a 3rd Class D State Baseball David Wilkins, for all his time, energy and Championship; (HLS 722) efforts in assisting the students at Katahdin High School with their project for the Maine Energy Marcella Morin, of the Old Town Police Depart­ Education Youth Awards Program; (HLS 710) ment, on being named the Law Officer of the Year by the Ameri can Legi on. Ms. Mori n is the fi rst woman Elizabeth Leach, for volunteering over 2000 hours officer to receive this award; (HLS 723) at the Brunswi ck Teen Parent Education Center; her love and care of the babies in the center is Reverend Romeo St. Pierre, for 35 years of appreciated by all; (HLS 711) priestly service in the diocese of Portland, especially for 17 years of religious devotion to the Gorham Police Detective Wayne Drown, who has been parishioners of the Holy Rosary Church of Caribou and named "Policeman of the Year" by the American Legion service to St. Catherine's of Washburn; (HLS 724) in Maine. Detective Drown has shown outstanding effort both at work and whi 1e off duty, havi ng been Rusty Mercier, Jon Laverdiere, and Scott Jones, cited for tenacious crime solving and commended for students at Livermore Falls High School, and Troy his community service work; (HLS 712) Demers, a student at Jay Hi gh School, who have been named to the Mountain Valley Baseball All Star Team the following Foster Grandparents of Portland: by the Mountain Valley Baseball Coaches; (HLS 725) Evelyn Foley, Florence Gilliam, Florence Little, Edith Love and Ila Ross, for ten years of dedicated the Trai p Academy "Rangers" Gi rl s Softball Team, service to children in need; (HLS 713) of Kittery, winners of the State Class C Softball Champi onshi p for the second consecutive season; (HLS Lee V. Gimb1e, Vice-president of Financial 726) Affairs at Parkview Hospital in Brunswick, on the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of dedi­ the York High School "Wildcats" Girls Softball cated commitment to the hospital; his wise financial Team, who captured the State Class B Softball management contri buted to the buil di ng of the ori­ Championship title for the second time in three gi na 1 hospital and to the hospital's cont i nued straight championship appearances; (HLS 727) growth; (HLS 714) Kri sten Mori n, of Greene, on her exce 11 ent Dana W. Small, of Bowdoin, on the occasion of his performance in the Northern New England Twirling ret i rement after 30 years of outstandi ng servi ce to Council combined state championships and open the Division of Regulations within the Maine State competition, placing 1st in the two-baton and solo in Department of Agri culture, Food and Rural Resources; the junior state division; 1st in intermediate solo, (HLS 715) dance-twi rl and semi -advanced so 10 in the open compet it ion; 2nd in two-baton and 3rd in the Juni or Ronald Lane, of Belgrade, whose heroic actions in Miss pageant; (HLS 728) aiding a police officer led to the apprehension of a suspect who was resisting arrest; (HLS 716) the Limestone Hi gh School "Eagl es" Gi rl s Softball Team, which earned the distinction of being named Chris Henry, Terry Smith, Allen Bonito, Mike Eastern Maine Class C Softball Champions; (HLS 729) Wright and Chad Mitchell, members of a Maine roller hockey team that placed 1st in the Northeast Regional Peter Russell, a senior at Southern Aroostook Ball Roller Hockey Championships held in Utica, New High School, whose pitching a no-hitter for the York; (HLS 717) "Warri ors" baseba 11 team marked one of the great performances in the history of Maine State champion­ Andrew J. and Beatrice M. Whitten, of Fryeburg, ship competition. This is the 3rd consecutive year H-27 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 that Peter's top-notch pitchi ng has 1ed hi s team to Shane Hussey, of Easton High School, for out­ capture the Class D baseball title; (HLS 730) standing scholastic performance which has earned him the distinction of being Valedictorian of the 1989 Pauline Goudreau, Vice President of Casco class; (HLS 743) Northern Bank and Manager of the Rumford Branch, who has served the people of the Rumford area and the Carmen Si rois, of Easton High School, for out­ State with distinction for over 45 years. Miss standing scholastic performance which has earned her Goudreau has also served as an active member of the the distinction of being Salutatorian of the 1989 Board of Governors of St. Joseph's College for many class; (HLS 744) years; (HLS 731) Richard Theriault, of Easton High School, for Jessica Ashlee Selser, of Hallowell, on her outstandi ng schol ast i c achi evement whi ch has earned excellent finish in the YMCA Individual State him the distinction of being first Honor Essayist of Gymnastic Championship, which includes placing first the 1989 class; (HLS 745) in the vault, 6th all around and 8th in the balance beam events in the children's division of the Class 4 Anne M. Patterson, of Central Aroostook High Compulsories; (HLS 732) School, for outstanding scholastic achievement which has earned her the distinction of being Salutatorian Tony LaPlante, of York, and extending our best of the 1989 class; (HLS 746) wi shes on the occasi on of hi s retirement after 25 years of service at the York Post Office; (HLS 733) Jennifer York, of Easton High School, for outstanding scholastic achievement which has earned Maurice and Helen Walker, of Bangor, and her the distinction of being Second Honor Essayist of extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r the 1989 class; (HLS 747) 61st Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 734) Mark C. Brewer, of Central Aroostook High School, Jessica Singal, of Bangor, who was one of two for outstanding scholastic achievement which has Maine students chosen as a Century III Leader through earned him the distinction of being Valedictorian of the National Student Leadershi p Development Program the 1989 class; (HLS 748) sponsored by the Shell Oil Foundation; (HLS 735) Jill M. Ouellette, of Fort Fairfield High School, Debra Knight, a member of the 1989 graduating who, for hi gh academi c achi evement, has earned the Class at Messalonskee High School, who earned the distinction of being the top student of the 1989 distinction of being a single gold cord recipient and graduating class; (HLS 749) was presented a Pres i dent i a 1 Academi c fitness award for her outstanding academic achievements; (HLS 736) Kimberly R. Davenport, of fort fairfield High School, who, for high academic achievement, has Rita Dubois Picard, on the completion of 35 years earned the distinction of being one of the top 3 of dedi cated servi ce as a teacher to the chi 1dren of students of the 1989 graduating class; (HLS 750) the St. John Valley; (HLS 737) Stephen Schneider, of Fort Fairfield High School, Louis and Annette Roy, of Upper Frenchville, and who, for hi gh academi c achi evement, has earned the extendi ng our best whhes on the occasi on of thei r distinction of being one of the top 3 students of the 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 738) 1989 graduating class; (HLS 751) Lisa L. Harper, of Southwest Harbor, a member of Ralph folsom, of Windsor, on achieving the the 1989 graduating class of the University of Maine esteemed status of Eagle Scout. His patience and at Orono where she excelled academically and hard work, perseverance and accompli shments for God participated in many extracurricular activities. and hi s country serve as a model of patri ot ism to Lisa wi 11 long be remembered as a bri ght young woman other scouts and his community; (HLS 752) who earned the respect and admiration of all who knew her; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 739) Stacey J. Auger, of Boy Scout Troop #310 in Saco, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Sabrina Bachand, a member of the 1989 graduating Eagle Scout; (HLS 753) class at Messalonskee High School, who was a runner­ up in the Oakland Lions Club "Speakout Contest"; (HLS A. W. "Bill" Kany, of Saco, on being elected the 740) 1989-90 Chairman of the Savings Banks of America; (HLS 754) the Messalonskee High School "Eagles" Girls Softball Team: Erika Milligan, Jenni Fernald, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Maxcy, and extending our Margaret Henrick, Jill Downing, Kelsey Albanese, best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 70th Weddi ng Nancy Kitchin, Nicole Pelletier, Tanya O'Neal, Jen Anniversary, July 3, 1989; (HLS 755) Pelletier, Debbie Knight, Missy Austin, Kelly Pinney, Alicia Bickford and Amy Morrell and coach Bruce Scott L. Thibodeau, of Boy Scout Troop #312 in Meader, who earned the distinction of being named North Berwick, who has attained the high rank and Eastern Maine Class B Softball Champions; (HLS 741) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 756) Mrs. Beverly fournier, recipient of the "Parish­ Susan Curra, on her retirement after 11 years of ioner of the Year" award by the St. Rose Parish in publi c servi ce as town cl erk of Knox, whose fulfill­ Livermore Falls; (HLS 742) ment of all the vari ed duties requi red of a small

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town clerk has been of imeasurable service to the July 29, 1989; (HLS 771) community; (HLS 757) the Telstar Regional High School baseball team, Fred "Ted" Blodgett, on the occasion of his 100th of Bethel, winner of the Class C State Baseball bi rthday, June 30, 1989, and in recogni t i on of hi s Championship; (HLS 772) long-standing tradition of service to the Hallowell business.comunity as a barber at Dom's Barbershop; Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Pi card, of Watervi 11 e, and (HLS 758) extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 773) Mr. and Mrs. Clyde M. Tracy, Jr., and extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 40th Wedding Carl and Prisdlla "Pat" Winslow, on the occasion Anniversary, July 2, 1989; (HLS 759) of thei r retirement from the Yarmouth school system. Si xty years of combi ned servi ce has earned them the Coach Bruce Lucas and the Edward Little High respect and admi rat i on of many gene rat ions of former School "Red Eddi es" Baseball Team, on thei r vi ctory students and Yarmouth citizens; (HLS 774) in the State Class A Baseball Championship; (HLS 760) John H. Bailey, who has served as the Information Dr. Fred B. Knight, Dean of the College of Forest Systems Director for the Legislature since 1983, and Resources, whose excellence in teaching, dedication who previously assisted the Joint Standing Comittee to students and scientific research have earned him on Mari ne Resources and the Joi nt Standi ng Comittee the University of Maine Alumni Distinguished on Energy and Natural Resources as a Legislative Professor Award; (HLS 761) Analyst between 1977 and 1983, on the occasion of his departure for new challenges in the private sector. Dr. Davi d F. Wi hry, Chai r of the Department of Mr. Bailey's work has revolutionized the Legisla­ Economics at the University of Maine, whose contri­ ture's information processing capabilities and leaves butions to the health care of Maine'S citizens as a us well positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st charter member and the first chair of the Maine century. His dedication to this Legislature and to Health Care Finance Comission have earned him the the improvement and integrity of the legislative University of Maine Presidential Public Service process are recognized and appreciated; (HLS 775) Achievement Award; (HLS 762) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weymouth, and extendi ng our Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Landry, of Madison, and best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng extending our best wishes on their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 776) Anniversary, August 27, 1989; (HLS 763) Diane M. Lamontagne, who has been honored as an Mr. and Mrs. Patri ck Si roi s, of Madi son, and ex­ Outstanding Citizen by the Falmouth - Cumberland tending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Chamber of Comerce. Di ane is well known for her Wedding Anniversary, September 30, 1989; (HLS 764) many years of service to the citizens of Falmouth, including partlcipation in Parent Teacher Asso­ Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Haskell, of Madison, and ciations, the Emergency Medical Team and the Volun­ extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r teer Fi re Department. She has served as Town C1 erk 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 30, 1989; (HLS 765) in Falmouth and has contributed many years of service to her church; (HLS 777) Dr. William Baker, recipient of the 1989 Univer­ sity of Maine Research and Creative Achievement Ross C. Babcock, who has been honored as an Award, recognizing him for his international repu­ Outstanding Citizen by the Falmouth - Cumberland tation and pioneering contribution to the field of Chamber of Comerce. Mr. Babcock has made a great sports history; (HLS 766) many contributions to his comunity and its citizens. Among his broad spectrum of activities are: scouting, the Town of Sangerville, on the 175th Anniversary servi ce on the Emergency Medi cal Team and servi ng as of its incorporation and extending best wishes to the both a director and president of the local Chamber of good citizens of this comunity as they celebrate Comerce. This long record of service deserves a this special occasion; (HLS 767) special thank you from Falmouth's citizens; (HLS 778) Dan Myrand and Bi 11 Thompson, both of li vermore Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, of Harrington, and Fall s, for thei r tlme and effort as coaches for the extending our best wishes on the occasion of their Maine roller hockey team that placed 1st in the 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 30, 1989; (HLS 779) Northeast Regi onal Ball Roll er Hockey Champi onshi ps held in Utica, New York; (HLS 768) Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Grant, of Cherryfield, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Hall i e Lei ghton, of Limestone, and extendi ng our 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 21, 1989; (HLS 780) best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday; (HLS 769) Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Haskins, of Sorrento, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Mina 8al1ard, of Limestone, and extending our 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 10, 1989; (HLS 781) best wi shes on the occas i on of her 90th bi rthday; (HLS 770) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Corrigan, of Millinocket, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of Lauri e and Charl es Arri goni, and extendi ng our their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 17, 1989; (HLS best wishes on the occasion of their wedding day, 782)

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Mr. and Mrs. Emile Pelletier, of Millinocket, and the playground for the Kiwanis Park; (HLS 798) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 783) Otis W. Leary, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of his 90th birthday, May 9, 1989; (HLS Lillian and Albert Belz, of Winthrop, and 799) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 17, 1989; (HLS 784) Philip Martin, who has been inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame; (HLS 800) Berni ce "Bunny" Jarvi s, on the occasi on of her retirement as treasurer - manager of the Eastmill George Nickerson, on the occasion of his retire­ Federal Credit Union in East Millinocket after more ment after 34 years of dedi cated servi ce and commi t­ than three decades of outstanding service to the ment to the Scarborough Police Department; (HLS 801) people of her community; (HLS 785) Edward "Bo" McFarl and, who has been inducted into Charles Leighton Medd, of Gorham, whose distin­ the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame; (HLS 802) guished career from 1967 until 1988 as a news analyst wi th the Voi ce of Ameri ca, the federal government's Sergeant Ralph L. Henderson, on the occas i on of international radio news network, included coverage his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service of American politics, labor and civil rights issues; and commitment to the Presque Isle Police Department; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 786) (HLS 803) Andrea Stairs, of Hampden, who has been named Eri c Oberg, of Boy Scout Troop #73 in 01 d Town, "Outstanding Citizen" of Dirigo Girls State; (HLS 787) who has earned the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 804) Frank F. Harding, of Rockland, a distinguished, lifetime member and president of the Maine Bar Asso­ Susan Elias, of Readfield, who finished fourth in ciation who served his community as county attorney, the women's division of the Tour de France cycling district attorney, and member of the 95th and 96th classic; (HLS 805) Maine State Legislatures; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 788) Robin Fort, of Bangor, who has been selected as the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Governor of Dirigo Girls State; (HL$ 806) Leroy Gammon, of Limestone, who were married in Canada on August 4, 1939; (HLS 789) Shari Scullion, of Presque Isle, who captured the Pepsi/National Basketball Association Hotshot title Glenys Everett, of Norridgewock, and extending for girls 13-15 with her "hot shooting" in the our best wishes on the occasion of her 86th birthday, national competition finals held in Cleveland, Ohio; July 26, 1989; (HLS 790) (HLS 807) Edith L. Dunphey, of Dover-Foxcroft, and the Parkside Neighborhood Association, on the extending our best wishes on the occasion of her 88th occasion of its first anniversary, and its out­ birthday, July 12, 1989; (HLS 791) standi ng and ongoi ng efforts promoti ng safe streets, preserving public parks and inspiring a greater sense the Skowhegan Free Publ i c Li brary, on the of community among neighbors in Portland, Long­ occasion of its 100th anniversary and extending best fellow's "City by the Sea;" (HLS 808) wi shes for its continued success as a 1eadi ng community resource; (HLS 792) Donald and Gwendolyn Elliott, of Corinth, and extendi ng best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Grace Furlong, of Dover-Foxcroft, for her dedi­ Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 809) cation in planting and nurturing hundreds of flowering plants for the beauty of the Kiwanis Park; Katherine W. Flint, of Thomaston, an admired and (HLS 793) dedicated member of the community who actively par­ ticipated in civic organizations and served as Public Charleston Correctional Facility Instructor Tom Health Nurse for 28 years; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 810) Sands and his vocational class, for their outstanding workmanshi p on the construction of a bandstand for Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Brousseau, of Fairfield. and the Kiwanis Park; (HLS 794) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 811) Ruth and Martin French, in their role as foster parents who gi ve dedi cated and tender 1ovi ng care to Mr. and Mrs. Leon J. Guerette, Sr., of Fairfield orphaned wildlife; (HLS 795) Center, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 812) the Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club, for its con­ tinued support and efforts to develop community - the Ste. Agathe Cathol ic Parish, Father Plourde, based projects; (HLS 796) Pastor, on the occasion of its August 1989 Centennial Anniversary; (HLS 813) Ed Gilmore, of Dover-Foxcroft, for his tremendous effort in making the Kiwanis Park a reality; (HLS 797) Oscar Whalen, Esq., whose hard work and dedicated efforts were i nstrumenta 1 to the foundi ng and suc­ Jeff Jordan and his work crew from the Charleston cessful growth of the Eastport Rotary Club during the Correctional Facility, for their part in developing past 30 years; (HLS 814)

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Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Pillsbury, of Winslow, and Arnold and Elizabeth Brewer, of Boothbay Harbor, extending our best wishes on the occasion of their and extending our best wishes on the occasion of 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HlS 815) their 40th Wedding Anniversary, August 27, 1989; (HlS 828) Albert Anderson, Jr., of Gorham, a distinguished doctor whose longtime concern and efforts for the the following members of the Portland North developmentally disabled have had considerable impact Lit t 1e league, wi nners of the Maine State Champi on­ on federal and state legislation. Dr. Anderson was a ship for little league Softball for Girls and the New National Cancer Institute fellow at Jackson labora­ Engl and State Champi onshi p: Eri n Anderson, Jennifer tory in Bar Harbor, and his research was presented at Caron, Mary Dawson, Danielle Difillipo, Amy Duprey, national and international meetings and published in Andrea laplante, Melissa Malone, Kerry Martin, several scientific journals; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 816) lindsay Meader, Katherine Music, Melissa Procida, Courtney Schaab, Shannon Thompson and Sadi e Ti bbetts the York County Chi 1d Abuse and Negl ect Cound 1 , and Coaches Steve Newcomb and Bill Malone; (HLS 829) for its ten years of servi ce to the chi 1dren of the communities of York County; (HLS 817) Mr. and Mrs. Mauri ce Monson, of Madawaska lake and Cari bou, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the Scott l. Quartuccio, of Millinocket, of Boy Scout occas i on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anniversary, October Troop #57, who has attained the high rank and 25, 1989; (HlS 830) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 818) Mr. and Mrs. Ri chard Hall owe 11, Jr., of Woodl and, Mr. and Mrs. Adri an Marqui s, of fort Kent, and and extending our best wishes on the occasion of extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r their 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 12, 1989; (HLS 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 819) 831) the players and coaches of the Bangor West little David W. Crook, District Attorney for Kennebec League All Star Team, winners of the Maine State County and Somerset County; hi s staff of Assi stant Little League Championship; (HLS 820) Prosecutors: Alan Kelley, Everet fowle, Pamela Ames, Wi 11 i am Baghdoyan, Mi chae 1a Murphy and Nancy Mi 11 s; Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel fickett, of Cherryfield, and all law enforcement officers in Kennebec County and extending our best wishes on the occasion of and Somerset County, on their 8th consecutive year of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, August 16, 1989; (HlS being the top prosecutors of OUI cases in the State; 821) (HlS 832) the 80th anniversary of the final polar expe­ the members and friends of the Surry Opera dition of Robert E. Peary, a proud adopted son of the Company, the Russ i an Kl ass i ka Chamber Orchestra and Pine Tree State, a Bowdoin graduate, and a citizen of the leningrad Amateur Opera Chorus, for their efforts Portland, fryeburg and Eagle Island, Maine, whose to bring about diplomacy and friendship through quarter century of explorations and seven expeditions music; (HlS 833) to the far Arctic cl imaxed in hi s approach to the North Pole in April, 1909, with Matthew Henson and Jean M. Hare, R. N., on the occasion of her four Inuit companions. His daring, perseverance and retirement after 55 years in the nursing profession, determination to bridge the unknown exemplify the the last 17 of which were spent giving dedicated exploring spirit, as Tennyson wrote, "To strive, to service to the residents of the Montello Manor seek, to find, and not to yield"; (HlS 822) Nursing Home in lewiston; (HlS 834) the members and residents of the franklin Towers the Russian Klassika Chamber Orchestra, for their Tenants Council, Portland, on the 20th anniversary of efforts to bring about diplomacy and friendship the opening of franklin Towers, Maine's first high­ through music; (HlS 835) ri se devoted to the needs of our seni or citizens; (HLS 823) the Leningrad Amateur Opera Chorus, for thei r efforts to bring about diplomacy and friendship the Reverend Eli D. Smith, outgoing pastor of the through music; (HLS 836) Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Munjoy Hill, Portl and, for conti nui ng hi s hi stori c congregation's the officers and crew of the Russian Ship commitment to church, community and the cause of Arktika, who are processing fish off the Coast of civil rights for all; (HlS 824) Maine; (HlS 837) Mr. and Mrs. levi Guay, of Auburn, and extendi ng the Rockl and Di stri ct Hi gh School Band under the our best wishes on the occasion of their 60th Wedding direction of Marlene Hall, recipients of a first Anniversary, June 24, 1989; (HLS 825) place award in the Concert Band Division at the President's Music festival in Washington, D.C.; (HLS Sarah J. Thistle, of Dover-foxcrfot, recipient of 838) the Rensselaer Medal, an award given by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to high school students for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Moulton, of Scarborough, outstandi ng achi evements in the study of mathemati cs and extending best wishes on the occasion of their and science during their junior year; (HlS 826) 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 9, 1989; (HlS 839) Robert Ouellette, on being named the letter John "309" McGillicuddy, of Dryden, who has carrier of the year for Aroostook County; (HlS 827) faithfully served as dispatcher for the Jay fire

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Department for several years. "A good job well Andrea Pratt, of Livermore falls, one of the top done!"; (HLS 840) runners in the July 4th Independence Day Kids lK Race; (HLS 855) Christopher A. Wright, of Scout Troop #356 in Wells, who has attained the high rank and distinction Ross Timberl ake, of Li vermore fall s, one of the of Eagle Scout; (HLS 841) top runners in the July 4th Independence Day Kids lK Race; (HLS 856) Edwin Thompson, who took 1st place in speed skat i ng compet it i on at the Northeast Regi onal Roll er Crystal Nickel, of Jay, one of the top runners in Skating Championships in Milford, Massachusetts; (HLS the July 4th Independence Day Kids lK Race; (HLS 857) 842) Just in Ri chards, of Jay, one of the top runners Bruce Meader, coach of the Messalonskee High in the July 4th Independence Day Kids lK Race; (HLS School Girls Softball Team, who has been named 1989 858) Coach of the Year; (HLS 843) Justin Easter, of Jay, the top runner in the July Josh Hambrick, winner of the children's Belgrade 4th Independence Day Kids lK Race; (HLS 859) Lakes Loon-calling championship; (HLS 844) Ray Bryant, of Jay, who was the top runner for Mazie Perry, of Livermore falls, on the occasion hi s age category in the Jul y 4th Independence Day of her 87th birthday, July 15, 1989; (HLS 845) Race held on the streets of Livermore falls and Chisholm; (HLS 860) Bridget Salley, of Smithfield, recipient of a University of Maine at farmington Upward Bound Mike Simoneau, of Jay, who was the top runner for Scholarship to use for postsecondary education hi s age category in the Jul y 4th Independence Day following her high school career; (HLS 846) Race held on the streets of Livermore falls and Chisholm; (HLS 861) Gary Cook, of Livermore falls, recipient of a University of Maine at farmington Upward Bound Caro 1 Ni cho 1s, of Jay, who was a top runner in Scholarship to use for postsecondary education the 36 to 40 year age category in the July 4th Inde­ following his high school career; (HLS 847) pendence Day Race held on the streets of Livermore falls and Chisholm; (HLS 862) Navy Petty Officer florence M. Cabas, a Livermore falls resident, who has been named Sailor of the Corey Decker, of Livermore falls, one of the top Quarter for London-area United States Naval forces; runners in the July 4th Independence Day Kids lK (HLS 848) Race; (HLS 863) Coaches Steve feather and Tony Couture, Manager Jay Hardy, of Somervi 11 e, on hi s departure from Terry Allen and the 1989 State of Maine Babe Ruth the Department of Economic and Community Development Bambino Champions from Messalonskee: Travis after four years of dedi cated servi ce and commi tment Hafenecker, Matt Borman, Matt Lenfestey, Chad to the citizens and municipalities throughout the Nickless, Chris Douin, Greg Goodwin, Adam Jackson, State; (HLS 864) Chumby Zeppeda, Brian Bechard, Tom Hunter, Jarod Stone, Jenny Marshall, Seth Wills, Cory Cummings, and Therese Blais, outgoing secretary of the franklin Seth Couture, who fi ni shed 4th in the New Engl and Towers Tenants Council, Portland, for her dedication Regional Championship; (HLS 849) to serving her neighbors and the cause of senior citizens; (HLS 865) Russell Chretien, of Livermore falls, who was the top runner in the 20 to 25 year old age category of Jeff and Tina Meserve, of Livermore falls, who the July 4th Independence Day Race held on the were the top male and female runners in the July 4th streets of Livermore falls and Chisholm; (HLS 850) Independence Day Race held on the streets of liver­ more falls and Chisholm. Jeff placed first for the Randy Easter, of Jay, one of the top ten runners fifth year in a row; (HLS 866) in the July 4th Independence Day Race held on the streets of Livermore falls and Chisholm; (HLS 851) Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mayo, on the occasion of thei r 25th Weddi ng Anniversary, September 5, 1989; Scott Luciano, of Jay, who placed first in the 13 (HLS 867) years and younger category of the July 4th Indepen­ dence Day Race held on the streets of Livermore falls Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mori n, on the occas i on of and Chisholm; (HLS 852) thei r 25th Weddi ng Anni versary, September 5, 1989; (HLS 868) Jami e frost, of Jay, who was the top runner in the 14 to 16 year old age category of the July 4th Mr. and Mrs. Wi 11 i am "Bounce" Condon, of Portage, Independence Day Race held on the streets of liver­ on the honored occasion of their 50th Wedding Anni­ more falls and Chisholm; (HLS 853) versary; (HLS 869) Levi Jones, age four, of Li vermore fall s, wi nner Rob Pendergist, of Ellsworth, who was named "Male of the July 4th Independence Day fun Run in his age Athlete of the Year" at the Maine Sunday Telegram category; (HLS 854) All-Sports Awards Ceremonies, June 24, 1989; (HLS 870)

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Selena Verney, on the occasion of her 95th birth­ Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hasty, of South Berwick, and day, October 22, 1989; (HLS 871) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 40th Wedding Anniversary, October 15, 1989; (HLS 885) Eleanor Lewis, a member of the Huntoon Hill Grange #398, on the occas i on of her 50th year of Louise Crowley Hammond, for all her time and membership with the grange organization; (HLS 872) effort in organizing the 50th class reunion for Lew­ iston High School's class of 1930, to be held October Anne Beattie, of Wi scasset, who has been named 7, 1989, at the Martindale Country Club; (HLS 886) "Member of the Year" by the Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Maine; (HLS 873) Gertrude Barton, of Jonesport, and extending best wi shes on the occas i on of her 100th bi rthday, Sep­ Grace and Philip Poland, and extending best tember 21, 1989; (HLS 887) wishes on the occasion of their 35th Wedding Anni­ versary; (HLS 874) Barbara DeSalle, whose academic achievements have earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine Fred and Dorothy Green, and extending best wishes House Scholar; (HLS 888) as they celebrate the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends at the First Dorothy B. Hall, L. P. N., for over 50 years of Parish Federated Church in South Berwick; (HLS 875) dedicated service in the nursing profession; (HLS 889) Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Holmquist, of New Sweden, on Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Bi ckford, and extendi ng our the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anni versary; (HLS best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding 876) Anniversary, September 4, 1989; (HLS 890) Mr. and Mrs. John Longl ey, of Anson, and Mr. and Mrs. Dana Drew, and extending our best extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anni­ 68th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 877) versary' September 9, 1989; (HLS 891) the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Edith and Edmond Styles, of Shapleigh, and ex­ First Baptist Church building in Dexter; (HLS 878) tending our best wishes on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, September 27, 1989; (HLS 892) Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, an organization Reverend and Mrs. Russell Wallace, of Ogunquit, that has inspired self-esteem, self-reliance, concern on the 60th anniversary of their wedding October 15, for others and care for the envi ronment to the thou­ 1929; a happy anniversary to two special people to sands of individuals who have participated in its whom we send best wishes for a wonderful day and many programs; (HLS 879) wonderful memories; (HLS 893) Peter Willauer, President and Founder of the Mr. and Mrs. Ad ri en Boucha rd , of Lewi s ton, and Hurri cane Isl and Outward Bound School, on the extending our best wishes on the occasion of their occasion of his retirement as President after 25 60th Wedding Anniversary, August 12, 1989; (HLS 894) years of assisting thousands of people in developing their individual self-esteem, confidence and inner Mr. and Mrs. Francis Goodwin, of Madison, and spirit through challenging their outer physical self extendi ng best wi shes on the occasion of thei r 50th through the programs provided by his school; (HLS 880) Wedding Anniversary, September 23, 1989; (HLS 895) Merrill Payson, beloved family member and George H. Barker, leader, and the following respected community 1eader who will long be remem­ members of the Franklin County 4-H Working Steer bered for his dedicated service as county commis­ Club: Brad Howard, Shawn Howard, Jeremy Butterfield, sioner and town selectman and his active partici­ Richard Currier, Melinda Whitney, Jamie Nile and pation in numerous civic organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) Jeremy Lane, who have been selected to attend the (HLS 881) Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts; (HLS 896) Ray Skolfield, Artist, of Hallowell, on September 17, 1989, his 80th birthday, for his many contri­ Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Wadleigh, of Belgrade, and butions as an artist and a musician to the people of extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r the State of Maine and, in particular, to the com­ 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 897) munity of Hallowell; and for his enduring sense of humor, wonderment and joy of life; (HLS 882) Anita Alvino, on her retirement after 27 years of dedicated service to the Livermore Falls Trust; (HLS Mr. and Mrs. Everett Rush, of Millinocket, on the 898) occas i on of thei r 67th Weddi ng Anni versary, October 5, 1989; (HLS 883) Alice Siegel, of Thomaston, and extending best wi shes on the occas i on of her 90th bi rthday, October Roland J. "Babe" Beaulieu, beloved family member 14, 1989; (HLS 899) and respected citizen of Millinocket, who was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the St. Martin the Coastal Family Hospice, on the occasion of of Tours Catholic Church and the Hillcrest Golf Club; its 10th anniversary of providing hundreds of volun­ (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 884) teer hours to patients and families in need of respite and hospice care and in special recognition H-33 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 of Patti Smith, Nancy Hanrahan and Brenda Squibb, extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r whose efforts were instrumental in the creation of 67th wedding anniversary, September 19, 1989; (HLS the hospice organization; (HlS 900) 915) Walter A. Birt, who served 18 years as a repre­ Jason Met i vi er, of Boy Scout Troop #63 in sentative to the Legislature from the East Milli­ Newport, who has attained the high rank and distinc­ nocket area, including four years as assistant tion of Eagle Scout; (HLS 916) majority floor leader, and whose public service refl ected hi s commitment to i mprovi ng the 1 i ves of Margaret Russell, for her six years of dedicated those around him; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 901) service to Maine's older people as the chairperson of the Maine Committee on Aging; (HLS 917) Russe 11 R. Day, a we 11-1 oved and respected citizen of the Westbrook area, whose contributions to Mr. James Fl anagan, for hi s ten years of his community included active participation in civic dedicated service to the Maine House of Repre­ and fraternal organizations and membership in the sentatives and his many contributions to Maine's 1l0t:h and l1lth Maine State Legislatures; (IN older people as a member of the Maine Committee on MEMORIAM) (HLS 902) Aging; (HLS 918) Lloyd R. Davis, whose longtime efforts as a Vaughn Woodruff, of Boy Scout Troop #428 in volunteer in organizing and supervising recreational Pittsfield, who has attained the high rank and act i vi ties for the youth of Medway have been honored distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 919) with an athletic field dedicated in his name; (HLS 903) the Lubec Volunteer Fire Department, whose service to the community under the supervision of Dana H. Burleigh, for his years of dedicated Earl "Bunky" Tinker is greatly appreciated; (HLS 920) service to the Francis E. Eliot VFW Post #4154; (HLS 904) Lieutenant Colonel William H. Northcutt, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Captain Robert Weinman, of Lynwood Winslow, who earned the American FFA Milwaukee, Wisconsin; 2nd Lieutenant Alfred H. Taft, Degree; (HLS 905) of Urbana, New York; and Airman First Class Jack D. Cupp, of Athens, Tennessee; the crew members who Mr. and Mrs. Earle Hildreth, Sr., of Lisbon perished in the tragic explosion of the Air Force Falls, on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anni­ KC-135A Stratotanker whi ch was enroute to Lori ng Ai r versary; (HLS 906) Force Base after a refueling mission; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 921) Karl Casey, of Ashland, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 907) Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Kelley, of Milo, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Joel Hall, of Ashland, who has attained the high 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 922) rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 908) Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ramsdell, of Harrington, on Mr. and Mrs. Edward Floyd, and extending our best the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th weddi ng anni­ October 21, 1989; (HLS 923) versary; (HLS 909) Grace Kerry, in celebration of 25 years of Mr. and Mrs. Grovenor Gammon, and extending our servi ce in cari ng for tile li brary needs of chil dren best wishes on the occasion of their 61st wedding who patronize the Dyer Library in Saco; (HLS 924) anniversary; (HLS 910) Mr. and Mrs. Merle C. Mosher, on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs. James Andrews, and extendi ng our their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 925) best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 60th weddi ng anniversary; (HLS 911) Kevin P. Blain, of Boy Scout Troop 39 in Scar­ borough, for obtaining the high rank and distinction Thomas Daggett, of Cushing, who demonstrated of Eagle Scout; (HlS 926) remarkable bravery and exemplary love for his sister Rachel by risking his own life in attempting to Douglas W. Adams, of Boy Scout Troop 39 in Scar­ rescue her from the crashing surf at Hart's Neck, St. borough, for obtaining the high rank and distinction George, September 9, 1989; (HLS 912) of Eagle Scout; (HLS 927) Brian Daggett, of Cushing, who demonstrated Carl D. Dow, of Boy Scout Troop 39 in Scar­ remarkable bravery and exemplary love for his cousin borough, for obtaining the high rank and distinction Rachel by risking his own life in attempting to of Eagle Scout; (HLS 928) rescue her from the crashing surf at Hart's Neck, St. George, September 9, 1989; (HLS 913) Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. McPheters, of Mi 11 i nocket, on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anniversary, Harold L. Kelley, of Vienna, who was presented October 8, 1989; (HLS 929) with the bicentennial cane as the oldest village resident; (HLS 914) the excellence of the Westbrook High School Marchi ng Band, and extendi ng congratul ati ons on Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Kelley, of Vienna, and winning the Maine State High School Band Championship H-34 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 19B8 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

in Class A competition; (HLS 930) Roger E. Hanscom, on the occasion of his retire­ ment after 39 years of dedicated service as a select­ Mr. and Mrs. Reed S. Bartlett, of Madi son, and man for the citizens of Newry; (HLS 946) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 55th wedding anniversary, November 10, 1989; (HLS 931) Lynn and B1 anche Mi 11 er, of North Jay, on the occas i on of thei r 65th Weddi ng Anni versary, December Director Lester Tomlinson and the Madison Area 2, 1989; (HLS 947) Hi gh School Marchi ng Band, on thei r outstandi ng performance whi ch earned them the Mai ne 1989 Cl ass C Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon, Jr., of Bingham, on the Championship; (HLS 932) occas i on of thei r 40th Weddi ng Anni versary, October 16, 1989; (HLS 948) Armand Beaulieu, of Augusta, who is the 1989 recipient of Le Club Calumet's Medaille d'Honneur; Coach Eric Pendleton, Assistant Coach Joel (HLS 933) Stevens, managers Heather Brown and Dymphna Estep, and the Shead Hi gh School soccer team members: Ti m Tesla and Rosetta Watson, of Lisbon Falls, and Demo1et, Roger Keezer, Mark Emery, Stephen Sull ivan, extendi ng best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Richard Critchley, Mike Barnes, Jon Sullivan, Nathan Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 934) Wallace, Larry Jarrett, Ricky Jameson, Jonathan Mullen, Doug Leighton, Jason Smith, Brian Mullen, the members and coaches of the Winthrop High Sheldon Ashby, Rodney Green, Randy Diffin, Matt Holey School Field Hockey Team, winners of their second and Ryan Garri son, who have been named State C1 ass straight Class C Field Hockey Championship title; "0" Soccer Champions for 1989; (HLS 949) (HLS 935) Coach Marsha Giglio, Assistant Coach Paula Jorg A. A. Waggoner, of Boy Scout Troop #10 in Callan, Manager Stephanie Ruark and the Cony High Bangor, who has attained the high rank and dis­ School "Lady Rams" field hockey team members: Jenny tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 936) Keliher, Sally Massey, Jody Castonguay, Jenny Bourgoin, Amy Parent, Co-captain Michele Pelletier, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dow, of Milbridge, and Amy Knowles, Co-captain Meaghan Lane, Holly Labbe, extending best wishes on the occasion of their 40th Jenny Vautour, Kim Reed, Lisa Samson, Laureen Samson, Wedding Anniversary, November 7, 1989; (HLS 937) Carol Michaud, Amy LaPierre, Kara Gasink, Sarah Fenderson, Elizabeth Hathaway, Wendy Hodgson, Meghan Frona Thornton, gold cane recipient of Orrington, Pe 11 egri n i, Amy Marchil don and Amy Wi ns low, who have on the occas i on of her 100th bi rthday, December 5, been named State C1 ass "A" Fi e 1 d Hockey Champi ons for 1989; (HLS 938) the second consecutive year and show an impressive 2- year total of 35 wins, 1 tie and no losses; (HLS 950) Betty Syvinski, on the occasion of her retire­ ment, whose 34 years of dedicated and tireless S. E. S. Red Jacket, Shi p 209, on the occas i on of servi ce to the Cooperative Extensi on exempl ifi es the its 50th year of providing leadership and training to generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 939) the sea scouts of the Rockland area; (HLS 951) the Ashland Community High School Girls Soccer Chri s Castonguay and Peter Castonguay, of Li ver­ Team, and extendi ng congratul at ions on thei r Cl ass 0 more, and Jay Nutting, of Leeds, 4-H dairy club State Championship victory, November 4, 1989. This members who won blue ribbons from the Eastern States is the first state title in any sport for the Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, for Hornets; (HLS 940) exhibition of their heifers; (HLS 952) William C. Burns, of Boy Scout Troop 509 in Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hinkley, of Chesterville, Rumford Poi nt, who has attai ned the hi gh rank and and extending best wishes on the occasion of their distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 941) 25th Wedding Anniversary, October 24, 1989; (HLS 953) Coach Carl Rudman and the Madison Area Memorial Linwood Hibbard, for his dedication and commit­ High School football team, on winning their 2nd con­ ment to the Vienna Fire Department; (HLS 954) secutive Maine Class "c" Championship, November 11, 1989; (HLS 942) Robert and Lois Shannon, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 7, 1989; (HLS 955) Cole L. Theriault, III, of Caribou, who is the first F. F. A. member in the 59-year history of the Emery and Lydi a Dunbar, on the occasion of thei r Maine association to win the National F. F. A. 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 23, 1989; (HLS 956) Proficiency Award contest in turf and landscape management; (HLS 943) Dorothy R. Fitch, on the occasion of her retire­ ment, whose dedication and commitment to the citizens the excellence of the Westbrook High School Golf of Hancock County through 35 years of pub1 i c servi ce Team, winners of the 1989 Class A State High School have earned the admi rat i on and respect of the com­ Golf Championship; (HLS 944) munity; (HLS 957) Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fickett, of Milbridge, on the Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piecuch, of Belgrade Lakes, occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anni versary, November and extending our best wishes on the occasion of 7, 1989; (HLS 945) their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 958)

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Mr. and Mrs. Earl Doody, of Fairfield, and All-State Football 2nd Team; (HLS 972) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 55th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 959) Michael E. Saucier, Esq., who is retiring as Chairman of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission; his Thomas J. Gaspar, of Boy Scout Troop #312 in gui dance and ethi cal standards over the years have North Berwick, who has attained the high rank and resulted in the improvement of the criminal code in distinctton of Eagle Scout; (HLS 960) this State; (HLS 973) the Marshwood High School "Hawks" Football Team, Mr. and Mrs. Prize Tozier, of Fairfield, on the coached by Rod Wotton, on winning the 1989 Maine High occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 974) School Class A Football Championship and extending congratul at ions to the team's 20 seni ors who, duri ng Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Burr, of Fairfield, on the thei r hi gh school careers, have won the State Cl ass occasion of their 72nd Wedding Anniversary; (HlS 975) A, Band C titles; (HLS 961) Ethilda G. Gosselin, of Lewiston, and extending Lawrence Poulin, of Ellsworth, on the occasion of best wi shes on the occasi on of her 100th bi rthday, his retirement from the University of Maine Cooper­ January 14, 1990; (HLS 976) ative Extension Service after 22 years of dedicated public service to the people of Hancock County; (HLS Avi s Harmon, reci pi ent of the 1989 Woman of the 962) Year award by the Ellsworth Business and Professional Women's Club; (HLS 977) Lillian Littlefield, whose many years of dedi­ cation to public service and commitment to the Lawrence Poulin, of Ellsworth, on the occasion of welfare of others as shown through her active parti­ his retirement from the University of Maine Cooper­ cipation in numerous political, civic, church and ative Extension Service after 22 years of dedicated fraternal organizations exemplify the generous spirit public service to the people of Hancock County; (HLS of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 963) 978) Mr. and Mrs. Neal McQuarri e, of Mi 11 i nocket, and Jean MacLean, for 56 years in the nursing profes­ extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r sion, including 31 years of service to Maine's citi­ 53rd Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 964) zens, whose exce 11 ence is refl ected in the recently established Maine State Nurses "Jean Maclean" Nursing Jonathan Wil n am Dowdy, a student at Co 1 by Education Award; (HLS 979) College and a member of Scout Troop #222 in Palermo, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Air Force Technical Sergeant Max D. Yates, II, of Eagle Scout; Jonathan is also a member of the Order Vienna, who has been named noncommissioned officer of of the Arrow; (HLS 965) the quarter; (HLS 980) Stuart A. Bradstreet, a student at Rose-Hulman Dan Gorgone, a receiver for the Messalonskee High Institute of Technology in Indiana and a member of School Football Team, who has been named to the Class Scout Troop #222 in Palermo, who has attained the B Little Ten Conference; (HLS 981) high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; Stuart is a member of the Order of the Arrow and was Camp Handi­ Staff Sergeant Randall D. Marshall, who was craft Di rector at Katahdi n Scout Reservation; (HLS presented with the U. S. Air Force commendation medal 966) for meritorious service while assigned to the fire protection branch of. the 380th Civil Engineering Coach Tom Lichtenberg and the University of Maine Squadron, 380th Combat Support Group; (HLS 982) "Black Bears" Football Team, and extending congrat­ ulations on an impressive season of football play Mr. and Mrs. Eric Norton, of Oakland, and which included participation in the NCAA Division extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r I-AA playoffs; (HLS 967) 35th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 983) Dan Boothby, a forward for the Thornton Academy Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Jones, and extending our best Boys Soccer Team, who has been named to the SMAA wishes on the occasion of their 40th Wedding Anni­ All-Star Soccer 2nd Team; (HLS 968) versary; (HLS 984) Judy Bruce, a member of the Thornton Academy Bill Nave, Maine's Teacher of the Year for 1990; Girls Field Hockey Team, who has been named to the (HLS 985) SMAA All-Star Field Hockey 2nd Team; (HLS 969) Jane Boudreau, a halfback for the Messalonskee Gai 1 Martin, a member of the Thornton Academy High School Girls Field Hockey Team, who has been Gi r 1s Golf Team, who has been named to the Tel egram named to the 1989 Maine Field Hockey Association's All-State Golf 2nd Team; (HLS 970) All-State team; (HLS 986) Art Leveris, a running back on the Thornton Aca­ Steve Breznyak, a center for the Messalonskee demy Footba 11 Team, who has been named to the Tel e­ High School Football Team, who has been named to the gram All-State Class A Football 2nd Team; (HLS 971) Class B Little Ten Conference as a second-team offensive player; (HLS 987) Eri k Sargent, a center on the Thornton Academy Football Team, who has been named to the Telegram Dan Hammond, an offensive tackle for the Messa- H-36 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 lonskee High School Football Team, who has been named Maine House of Representatives. Vivian, a devoted to the Class B Little Ten Conference as a lineman; Democrat, firmly believed in the two-party system and (HLS 988) will be remembered by all as being exceptionally dedicated, hardworking, generous and good-natured; Bill Dolley, a running back for the Messalonskee (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1002) High School Football Team, who has been named the Most Valuable Player of the Class B Little Ten Con­ B. Jean Harding, who is retiring after 18 years ference. Dolley also made the fi rst-team offense as of dedi cated servi ce to the Presque Isl e City a running back and the second-team defense as a Council; (HLS 1003) linebacker; (HLS 989) Edith Fogg, of Windham, and extending best wishes Lora Rackleff, a goalie for the Messalonskee High on the occasion of her 90th birthday, January 6, School Girls Field Hockey Team, who has been named to 1990; (HLS 1004) the 1989 Maine Field Hockey Association's All-State team; (HLS 990) Mr. and Mrs. Francis Rowe, of Albion, on the occas i on of the 60th anni versary of thei r marri age, Terry Dumney, of Chesterville, who was honored January 19, 1990; (HLS 1005) and presented with a trophy by the Vienna Fire Department for being a special friend to the depart­ E. Leroy Souther Jr., of Livermore Falls, who has ment; (HLS 991) been named the Mai ne Tree Farmer of the Year for 1990; (HLS 1006) E. Leroy Souther, Jr., of Li vermore Fall s, who has been selected as outstanding 1990 Tree Farmer for Bernard McA 11 i ster, "Offi cer Fri endl y" of the the Southern Maine region; (HLS 992) Lisbon Police Department, who has been named Citizen of the Year by the Lisbon Rotary Club; (HLS 1007) Sergeant Robert Lord, of Livermore Falls, who was presented wi th the Ai r Force Good Conduct Medal for Sherry Lee Smi th, of Hampden, a sophomore maj or­ three years of exemplary conduct; (HLS 993) ing in guidance and counseling at Bob Jones Univer­ sity at Greenville, South Carolina, who received the the Livermore Falls Rotary Club, and extending President's Club Overcomer Award; (HLS 1008) our best wishes on the observance of its 25th anni­ versary; (HLS 994) Philip D. Spiller, upon his retirement as Mayor of the City of Westbrook and for his many outstanding Charles J. and H. Leona Skehan, owners of contributions to the quality of life of the people of Skehan's Dairy in Gardiner, who have been honored for the community; (HLS 1009) a lifetime of charitable and humanitarian efforts in their community; (HLS 995) Robert L. "Tim" Gayton, Sr., of Sabattus, a well respected community leader, who participated in Bri an Shorey, of North Vassa 1boro, who has numerous civic, fraternal and recreational organiz­ attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout ations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1010) for hi s hard work and dil i gent servi ce and stands as a model of true patriotism for all of us; (HLS 996) Jim Dorso, on the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedi cated servi ce as a Wil dli fe Kirk Cote, of Limestone High School, who has been Technician with the Department of Inland Fisheries named to the 1989 Class C All-State Cross Country and Wildlife. Jim's success with the waterfowl team; (HLS 997) nesting box program is widely known and truly exem­ plifies his work ethic and pride; (HLS 1011) Shelly L. Chatman, of Limestone, who has been named as a member of the Outstanding High School Dorris A. Isaacson, of Popham Beach, a warm, Students of America for outstanding merit and accomp­ sensitive lady who was a principal architect and lishment as an American high school student; (HLS 998) moving force in the historical and cultural develop­ ment of Maine. She was a tenacious leader deeply Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Getchell, of Franklin, on the committed to the arts and humanities and one who, occasi on of the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age, with outstanding skills as a writer, journalist and December 24, 1989; (HLS 999) edi tor, combi ned a profound knowl edge of state and national affai rs to achieve many noteworthy accomp­ Beatrice Marion Dodge, of Trenton, and extending lishments. She earned the love, admiration and appre­ our best wishes on the occasion of her 100th birth­ ciation of the Maine Leghlature and the citizens of day, January 13, 1990; (HLS 1000) Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1012) Madeline P. Colby, a long time resident of Wis­ Mrs. Florence Hartley, on the occasion of her casset, highly respected and loved by family and retirement after 38 years of dedicated service in the friends and well-known for her operation of the school nutrition program in Augusta, 28 years of Wiscasset School Department hot lunch program and for which were as Director of the program; (HLS 1013) her active participation in town, fraternal, church and social organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1001) Reti red Navy Captai n Charl es L. Wyman, of Bruns­ wick, whose distinguished service to his community, Vivian Powell, who passed away on January 2, State and country includes serving as commanding 1990, after more than 7 years of distinguished officer of the Brunswick Naval Air Station, guberna­ service as Public Address System Operator for the torial appointment to numerous state boards and H-37 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 active participation in church activities; (IN Caron, Barbara-Ann Smi th, Donna Dorri gan, John MEMORIAM) (HLS 1014) Junkins, Nicholas Bruen, Amy Barley, Christopher Wi nter, Jonathan Bruen, Shane Judd, Lawrence Bruen, Michael Canders, an employee of the Control Beth Nichols, Jeremy Leclerc, Ashley Lakin, Jamey Center at the Pi scataqui s County Jai 1, whose concern Chaousis and James lyman, on their outstanding per­ for the welfare of the inmates at the jail duri ng a formance which earned them second place in the Maine recent fi re exempl ifi es the spi rit of Maine and its 1989 Class C high school band competition; (HLS 1026) citizens; (HLS 1015) Coach Jerry Hoff and the following members of the Correct ions Offi cer Jeff Starbi rd, whose concern livermore Falls Girls Cross-country Team: Jackie for the welfare of the inmates at the Pi scataqui s Castonguay, Katherine Chabot, Rachelle Leger, Sarah County Jail during a recent fire exemplifies the Pike and Theresa Pratt, winners of the 1989 Mountain spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1016) Vall ey Cl ass C Conference Gi rl s Cross-country Compe­ tition, the 1989 Western Maine Girls Class C Cham­ Correct ions Offi cer Ivery Webber, whose concern pionship and the 1989 State Class C Championship; for the welfare of the inmates at the Pi scataqui s (HLS 1027) County Jail during a recent fire exemplifies the spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1017) Mr. and Mrs. Regi na 1d D. Scott, of Rumford, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Avis Merrill, Supervisor of the Control Center at 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1028) the Pi scataqui s County Jail, whose concern for the welfare of the inmates at the jail during a recent Ralph Hooke, of Winn, who has been named the fire exemplifies the spirit of Maine and its Northern Ameri can Seed Potato Grower of the Year by citizens; (HLS 1018) the National Potato Council; (HlS 1029) Ann Kezal, Second District President and a member Francis "Mac" McKenzie, a Newport volunteer fire­ of Rumford American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24, a man for 31 years, who on January 19, 1990, lost his dedicated leader who has served her town, state and life in a tragic accident while answering a call for nation with distinction; (HLS 1019) the emergency rescue vehicle; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1030) William J. Hennessey, of West Bath, former member Gene Giroux, of Sanford, on the occasion of his of the House of Representatives, and are proud to retirement from Parke-Davis after having conscien­ honor him on hi s 75th bi rthday and wi sh him well as tiously served the medical and pharmaceutical com­ he continues to serve the cORlllon good. We recogni ze munity throughout Mai ne and parts of New Hampshi re the honor and prai se bestowed on him for hi s cORllli t­ for 34 years; Mr. Giroux'S primary concern has always ment to the servi ce of hi s connunity and state. He been in offeri ng a product whi ch gi ves the best per­ and hi s wi fe of 52 years, Ruth Brown Hennessey, have formance and affordability to the public consumer; rai sed 9 chil dren who, with thei r fami 1 i es, are a (HLS 1031) credit to their communities; (HLS 1020) Candance Johnson Vinette, of Belgrade, who Larry Baker, Assistant Principal and Athletic through 10 years of dedicated service in the Univer­ Director of Winthrop High School, on the occasion of sity of Maine System Financial Aid Department pro­ his departure after more than 20 years with the vided financial planning and counsel ing to hundreds school; Mr. Baker'S dedication and commitment to the of Maine families, and who was a community leader and students, faculty and staff are recognized and appre­ a role model for the young women in her area; ( IN ciated; (HLS 1021) MEMORIAM) (HLS 1032) Mr. and Mrs. William McGraw, of Oakfield, and Robert Wade, a res i dent of the Veterans Admi ni s­ extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r tration Hospital at Togus, whose positive attitude, 50th Wedding Anniversary, January 26, 1990; (HLS 1022) courage and perseverance despite being physically challenged due to the debilitating effects of Lou Donald Cole, Administrative Assistant of the Town Gehrig's disease is an inspiration to all; (HLS 1033) of York, for his many years of public service to the town government of York; (HLS 1023) David Bagley, on his retirement and in appre­ ciation for 28 years of dedicated service to the Kyes Agency, recipient of the Business of the people of the State of Maine; (HLS 1034) Year Award sponsored by the Western Maine Mountains Chamber of Commerce: (HLS 1024) lieutenant Rene A. Goupil, of West Buxton, Com­ mander of the Maine State Police Academy, whose Roy B. Cowing, of Boy Scout Troop #622 in untimely death has shocked and saddened family, Manchester, who has attained the high rank and friends and colleagues. Lt. Goupil, a Saco native, distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1025) joined the Maine State Police in 1970 and was a patrol supervisor in Scarborough prior to his Director Darrell Roundy and the following members promotion to 1 ieutenant. Lt. Goupil was an active of the Livermore Falls High School Band: Sarah member of Saint Ann's Church, in Gorham, a member of Junkins, Sarah Pratt, Sarah Pike, Theresa Reeve, the Masons and Past Master of the Buxton Lodge; (IN Peter Weed, Rebecca Chretien, Amy Palmer, Sara MEMORIAM) (HLS 1035) Leclerc, Carleton Young, Ron Morris, Stephen Roberts, Angele Caron, Anthony Weed, Rose Blais, Michael Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Leighton, of Franklin, and Theberge, Roxcie Tufts, J. Bradley Wright, Marc extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r H-38 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

60th Wedding Anniversary, February 15, 1990; (HLS U.S. Army Air Corps; and Robert Henry of Madison, 1036) U.S. Army, all recipients of a prisoner of war medal; (HLS 1049) retired Judge Julian W. Turner, recipient of the Presque Isle Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs second Richard W. Clark, recipient of the 1990 Windham annual Citizen of the Year Award in appreciation of Chamber of Commerce "Busi nessman of the Year" award, his many-activities in service of his community; (HLS for dedicated and outstanding service to his com­ 1037) munity; (HLS 1050) John "309" McGillicuddy, of Wilton, dispatcher Benoit and Roseanna Gervai s, of Ste. Agathe, on for the Town of Wi lton for 15 years, 5 months and 2 the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their days. His dedication and perseverance is acknow­ marriage; (HLS 1051) ledgement that disability is no barrier; (HLS 1038) Lawrence and Irene (Albert) Ayotte, of Ste. John Castonguay, a halfback player on the liver­ Agathe, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of more Falls High School Football Team, who has been their marriage, December 26, 1989; (HLS 1052) named to the Class C All-Stars Football 2nd Team; (HLS 1039) Soeur Yvonne Germaine, of Ste. Agathe, on her Jubilee, February 2, 1990, celebrating 50 years as a Jeff Meyer, a guard for the Livermore Falls High Daughter of Wisdom; and in appreciation of her School Football Team, who has been named to the Class selfl ess devotion to others through 37 years as a C All-Stars 1st Team; (HLS 1040) teachi ng mi ssi onary in Haiti and 13 years in Mai ne and New York; (HLS 1053) Ceneretta J. Ward, who has received recognition for Outstanding Junior Grange Leadership from the John O. Douphi nett, Scoutmaster of Troop #39 in National Grange; (HLS 1041) Scarborough, recipient of the Boy Scouts' Silver Beaver Award for Di st i ngui shed Servi ce to Boyhood; Jon Beedy, a member of the Livermore Falls High (HLS 1054) School Football Team, who has been named to the Class C All-Stars All Academic Team; (HLS 1042) Verne Weatherhead, who has been named Limestone's 1990 "Citizen of the Year" for his numerous contri­ the Methodist Conference Home, Inc., of Rockland, butions to the community; (HLS 1055) in cel ebrat i on of the servi ng of its one mi 11 i onth meal on January 31, 1990, and acknowledging the com­ Timothy Peterson, of Boy Scout Troop #184 in mitment and dedication of the employees who prepare Caribou, who has attained the high rank and distinc­ and serve the meals which are enjoyed by so many in tion of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1056) the greater Rockland area; (HLS 1043) Benjamin Keaton, of Boy Scout Troop #184 in Commander Fred G. Cole, a Gardiner native, who Caribou, who has attained the high rank and distinc­ has assumed command of the warship USS Buchanan; (HLS tion of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1057) 1044) Harold Irish, for his 20 years of dedicated Sgt. Elmer L. Jackson, Jr., of Anson, U.S. Army, service to the people of the State and the develop­ 2nd Infantry Division, recipient of a medal for being ment of the Veterans Cemetery; (HLS 1058) a pri soner of war duri ng the Korean Confl i ct; (HLS 1045) Heather Stevens, a senior at Foxcroft Academy, recipient of the 1990 Good Citizen Award sponsored by Di ane Wyman, of Damari scot ta, who is ret i ri ng as the Daughters of the American Revolution for a stu­ Town Clerk of Damariscotta. Her many years of dedi­ dent demonstrating leadership, dependability, service cated service to the people of the town exemplifies and patriotism; (HLS 1059) the generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1046) Sherill Zinnerman, a senior at Piscataquis Com­ munity High School, recipient of the 1990 Good Citi­ Theodore Ross, of Alna, on the occasion of his zen Award sponsored by the Daughters of the Ameri can ret i rement from public servi ce after 15 years as a Revolution for a student demonstrating leadership, se 1ectman and 11 years on the school board, whose dependability, service and patriotism; (HLS 1060) dedi cat i on and commi tment in servi ng the ci t i zens of his community exemplify the generous spirit of Maine Nathan Stooke, of Boy Scout Troop #192 at Loring and its citizens; (HLS 1047) Ai r Force Base, who has attai ned the hi gh rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1061) Elena Carpenter, of Fort Kent, who has earned the Silver Award, one of the highest awards in Girl Carl and Hel en Li bby, reci pi ents of the Bangor Scouting; (HLS 1048) Chamber of Commerce 1990 Norbert X. Dowd Achievement Award in appreciation of their dedicated service and the following prisoners of war of World War II: significant contributions to the Bangor area for over Lieutenant Joseph F. Gill of Madison, U.S. Army Air 25 years; (HLS 1062) Corps; Private Nunzie F. Lafratta of Madison, U.S. Army Field Artillery; Staff Sergeant Thomas A. L. Felix Ranlett, a former librarian and active MacDonald formerly of Madison, U.S. Army Air Corps; civic leader in the Bangor area, who was a member of Staff Sergeant Ernold Williamson of Norridgewock, numerous professional and philanthropic organizations H-39 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 and was active in hi s church, the All Soul s Congre­ high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1075) gational Church of Bangor; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1063) Specialist 4th Class Kent A. Cousins, of Caribou, John Milton "Jim" Seelye, of Cornish, highly who has been named the Maine Army National Guard respected farmer and businessman and an active member Soldier of the Year for 1990; (HLS 1076) of the Democratic Party, former member of the Cornish Grange, selectman in Cornish and an administrator for Eva Smith, of Dover-Foxcroft, and extendi ng our the York County Community Action programs; (IN best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday; MEMORIAM) (HLS 1064) (HLS 1077) Catherine MacMillan, of Gorham, on being one of Jason Rowe, of Dover-Foxcroft, for his out­ 61 college students given honorable mention in USA standing performance at the State Bible Quiz held at Today's first college all-academic team listings. Ms. the North Windham Church of the Nazarene, February MacMillan, a nontraditional student at the University 10, 1990; (HLS 1078) of Southern Maine, was nominated for the honor by Dr. Cherie Foster of the USM education department and was Christopher Dindio, who has attained the high the only student f rom a Maine college to make the rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1079) honorable mention roll; (HLS 1065) Cha~ene Gregor, a student at Hodgdon High Albert Rand and the Friends of the Levinson School, recipient of the 1990 Good Citizen Award Center, for their dedication and effort in ralslng sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revo­ money for a pool for disabled children at the lution, for a student demonstrating leadership, Levinson Center; (HLS 1066) dependability, service and patriotism; (HLS 1080) Betty and A1 Blake, of Saco, and extending our Cheryl Schi 11 i nger, a student at Southern Aroos­ best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng took Community High School, recipient of the 1990 Anniversary; (HLS 1067) Good Citizen Award, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution, for a student demonstrating Dick McCabe, of Kennebunkport, who has been named leadership, dependability, service and patriotism; Maine's Greatest Race Driver. Mr. McCabe has been a (HLS 1081) stock car driver for over 20 years and throughout his career has raced on some of the wor1 d's most famous Central Aroostook High School, of Mars Hill, speedways and against some of the best drivers ever winner of its second consecutive state cheering cham­ to compete in racing; (HLS 1068) pionship at the Maine Secondary School Principals' Association Cheer1eading Championships; (HLS 1082) Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Harris, of Milo, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Ra 1 ph and Euni ce Wallace, of Brunswi ck, on the 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1069) occas i on of the 65th anni versary of thei r marri age, February 21, 1990; (HLS 1083) Michael Martel, an 8th grade student from the Holy Cross School in Lewiston, for organizing a drug Tobie William Kimball, of Boy Scout Troop #56 in awareness day for younger students at the Holy Cross Medway, who has attained the high rank and dis­ School; Michael's effort constitutes the major ser­ tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1084) vice project toward earning the Eagle Scout badge; (HLS 1070) Matthew Ross, of Boy Scout Troop #47 in Orono, who has attained the high rank and distinction of C1 ement and I ri s McDona 1d, of Cari bou, and Eagle Scout; (HLS 1085) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1071) (HLS 1086 appeared on the Calendar in error) Mart in Leo Jami eson, Sr., beloved famil y member Mi ke Dowd, Bangor Dail y News Sportswriter since and distinguished citizen of Millinocket, well-known 1981, who has been selected as the 1989 Maine Sports­ for his active participation in fraternal, church and wri ter of the Year by the Nati ona1 Associ ati on of social organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1072) Sportscasters and Sportswriters; (HLS 1087) Members of the Sanford Police Department, who Laurie Jones, of Livermore Falls, who won the successfully participated in the county-wide under­ state pie bake-off contest and qualified for the New cover drug operation in cooperation with the Bureau England bake-off competition; (HLS 1088) of Inter-Departmental Drug Enforcement, that on January 8, 1990, dealt a significant blow to the Mary Stone, of Capi tal City Manor, and extendi ng insidious drug menace in York County; (HLS 1073) our best wi shes on the occasi on of her 100th bi rth­ day, February 25, 1990; (HLS 1089) Father Jon Martin, a Madison native, on the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Russ, of Cape E1 i zabeth, Father Martin wi 11 be honored at a Mass on February on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their 13, 1990, at St. Sebastian Church in Madison; (HLS marriage, February 22, 1990; (HLS 1090) 1074) Jeannine Allard, of Hampden Academy, recipient of William M. Brown, of Boy Scout Troop #518 and the gi r1 s' Outstandi ng Performer Award for her Explorer Post #555 in Wilton, who has attained the impressive performance in the Eastern Maine Indoor H-40 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Track League championship meet; (HLS 1091) woman who wi 11 be remembered by all for her strength and indomitable spirit, for her exceptional dedi­ Todd Austin, a 6th grader at the Mountain Valley cation, hard work and generosity; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS Middle School in Rumford, who won his 3rd consecutive 1104) Eastern United States Ski Jumping Championship at Lake Placid, New York. Todd was a class five cham­ Matt Hancock, three-time basketball All-American, pion in 1988 and a class four champion in 1989 and whose outstanding contributions and accomplishments 1990; (HLS 1092) as a member of the Colby College basketball team have led to the prestigious retirement of his uniform David Glover, a student at the Mountain Valley number 24; (HLS 1105) High School in Rumford, winner of the Class B 130 lb. State Championship Wrestling Title for 1990; (HLS Sister R. Mildred Barker, spiritual leader of the 1093) Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake, Maine, who, as a member of the United Society of Shakers for 86 years, Brent Newton, a student at the Mountain Valley embodi ed the spi ri t of the Shaker message, "Hands to High School in Rumford, winner of the Class B 140 lb. Work and Hearts to God," who received the National State Championship Wrestling Title for 1990; (HLS Endowment For the Humanities' Master Traditional 1094) Artist Award in 1984 and whose passing is deeply felt by her Brothers and Sisters and the "World's People" Kyle Dinsmore, a student at the Mountain Valley in Maine and beyond; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1106) High School in Rumford, winner of the Class B 189 lb. State Championship Wrestling Title for 1990; (HLS the Town of Smithfield, on the 150th Anniversary 1095) of its incorporation and extending best wishes to the good citizens of this community as they celebrate the Jen Pelleriti, an outstanding Junior at Orono sesquicentennial year; (HLS 1107) Hi gh School, who is the fi rst pl ayer from Orono and the only one from Maine to be named a 1989 Penn Monto Franci s P. Weeks, for hi s many years of servi ce Field Hockey High School All-American; (HLS 1096) as a volunteer to the residents and staff at the Aroostook Health Care Center; (HLS 1108) Norma F. Rossignol, of Waterville, who has been named "Mai ne Mother of the Year" by the Mai ne Chapter Clarence W. Bell, Jr., on the occasion of his of American Mothers Incorporated; (HLS 1097) retirement after 28 years of distinguished service to the Presque Isle Police Department; (HLS 1109) the Bangor High School Boys Swim Team, winners of the 1990 Class A State Championship; (HLS 1098) Leroy "Roy" Frank, one of Poland's most memorable citizens, who will be remembered best for his love of the Bangor High School Girls Swim Team, winners children and his active participation in community of the 1990 Class A State Championship; (HLS 1099) affairs; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1110) the Stearns Hi gh School Jazz Band, di rected by Ethel M. Baker, of Orrington, our well respected Jerry Walker, first place winner in the 1st annual colleague and community leader, who served as a Waterville Jazz Classic; (HLS 1100) member of the House of Representatives during the 99th, 100th, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th and 106th Roy D. Loux, Auburn Superintendent of Schools, Legislatures. A woman well-known as a caring and recipient of the 1990 "Maine Superintendent of the dedicated citizen who took an active role in civic Year" award from the Maine School Superintendents affairs and who provided sound leadership to the Association; (HLS 1101) State of Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1111) the Dean Park Apartments, in Greenville, reci­ Walter and Call i e Nesbit, on the occas i on of the pient of the 1989 "Best Elderly Project in the State" 60th Anni versary of thei r marri age, March 3, 1990; award from the State Di rectors of the Farmers Home (HLS 1112) Administration and acknowledging general contractors A1 bert and Ali ce Theri ault, whose dedi cat i on to the Head Coach Mark Karter, Junior Varsity Coach Matt project was instrumental in the construction of the Kaubris, Manager Ann Thomas and the Mountain Valley award winning apartments; (HLS 1102) "Falcons" boys basketball team members: Cory Plante, Ben Meisner, Mike Arsenault, Matt Gaudet, Daryl Andrew Barker, a seventh grader at the Milli­ Gurney, Tim Kenny, Eric Chiasson, Craig Dickson, nocket Middle School, who earned 1st place among 114 Scott New, Ryan Casey, Todd Wheeler, Mike Stickney, seventh and ei ghth graders competing in the regi ona 1 Tim Watson and Carlo Zanoni, who won the Western MathCounts contest held at the University of Maine on Maine Class B Basketball Championship held at the February 10, 1990; (HLS 1103) Augusta Civic Center February 23, 1990; (HLS 1113) Villa Hayden Quinn, a native of Presque Isle, who Pau 1 Seavey, Pri nci pal of Bi ddeford Hi gh School, passed away on February 12, 1990; an outstanding recipient of the School Administrators Award spon­ educator who contributed 50 years of distinguished sored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Perfor­ service to the people of Maine; a state curriculum ming Arts, Alliance for the Arts Education; (HLS 1114) consultant with the Department of Education from 1936 until her retirement in 1973 who was known and recog­ Mr. and Mrs. Rene DeRoche of Madison, on the nized throughout the State and region and in many occas i on of the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age, areas of the nation as preeminent in her field; a May 4, 1990; (HLS 1115)

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Mr. and Mrs. William Cade, of Madison, on the the United States Jaycees. Mr. Maxwell is credited occasion of the 50th anniversary of their marriage, with developing an early germination seed potato June 22, 1990; (HLS 1116) program; (HLS 1129) Haze 1 Dunphey Call ery, a native of Sebec, on the Coach Lori McPherson and the Marshwood High occas i on of her 90th bi rthday, March 16, 1990; (HLS School "Hawks" cheerleaders, winners of the 1990 1117) Maine Class B Cheerleading Championship; (HLS 1130) Jeremiah Bolen, of Boy Scout Troop #565 in Kim Stires, of North Livermore, who has been Bethel, who has attained the high rank and distinc­ honored by the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 156, tion of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1118) in Brunswick, for her winning essay, "What Patriotism Means to Me"; (HLS 1131) Bangor, the fi rst ci ty in the State to become a Keep America Beautiful City; (HLS 1119) Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dunham, of South Jefferson, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their the Central Aroostook Hi gh School Gi rl s Basket­ marriage, January 27, 1990; (HLS 1132) ball Team, winners of the 1990 Eastern Maine Class D Championship; (HLS 1120) Coach Matt Rix and the Marshwood High School "Hawks" wrestl i ng team, wi nners of the 1990 Western Sarah L. Lei ghton, and extendi ng our best wi shes Maine Class B Wrestling Title; (HLS 1133) on the occasion of her 93rd birthday, February 25, 1990; (HLS 1121) Abel Schultze, of Marshwood High School, winner of the Class B Unlimited State Wrestling Championship the Limestone High School Girls Basketball Team, Title; (HLS 1134) winners of the 1990 Eastern Maine Class C Basketball Championship; (HLS 1122) Vera Burri dge, of El i ot, who has volunteered for a second term of service with the Peace Corps and, at Reynold J. LaMontagne, on the occasion of his 74, wi 11 be one of the fi rst group of Peace Corps retirement after 30 years with the Maine State volunteers to go to eastern Europe; (HLS 1135) Police. Captain LaMontagne began his career in 1960 as a road trooper, was chosen "Trooper of the Year" Leona Ri chards, of Dover-Foxcroft, on the occa­ in 1968 and quickly advanced through the ranks to sion of her 90th birthday, March 23, 1990; (HLS 1136) eventually become statewide commander of the Criminal Investigation Division. Captain LaMontagne will long Matt Gaudet, of Mountain Valley High School, who be remembered for his investigative abilities which was the reci pi ent of the Pi erre Harnoi sAward whi ch led to the solving of many serious crimes; (HLS 1123) is given annually to the outstanding player-sportsman in the Western Maine Class B basketball tournament; Mary Gosline Parker, an extraordinary woman of 96 (HLS 1137) years, who has the di st i nct i on of bei ng one of the most well-known and highly respected citizens of the Coach Jim Doane and the Scarborough Boys Track West Gardiner area. Upon graduation from Gardiner Team members, winners of the State Class B Boys High School, Mary taught school in the Gardiner area Indoor Track Championship; (HLS 1138) for 2 years and then continued her studi es at Mount Holyoke College where she graduated in the class of the 2,800 dedicated social workers of this State 1916. She later followed an exciting career path on the occasion of National Professional Social Work which led to employment in Washington, D.C. and New Month, celebrated during the month of March, for York City and included positions as a translator, their outstanding efforts to make Maine a better publicity writer, secretary and campaign manager. place for children, elderly, disabled and homeless Mary returned home to Gardiner in 1955 and has persons, the victims of domestic violence, mental remained active in church and community organi­ illness and a 1coho 1ism and all others in need of a zations; (HLS 1124) helping hand; (HLS 1139) George Ray, Sr., of Ell sworth, reci pi ent of the Kenneth N. Smith, of Boy Scout Troop #603 in 1990 Chamber of Commerce Top Drawer Award for out­ Augusta, who has attained the high rank and distinc­ standing service to the community; (HLS 1125) tion of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1140) Ellsworth High School Varsity Cheerleaders and Gary Robinson, of Dover-Foxcroft, for outstanding their Coach Patricia Boles, winners of the 1990 Class performance with Bible Quizzing at the Church of the B Eastern Maine Championship; (HLS 1126) Nazarene in North Windham; (HLS 1141) John Nadeau, of Sanford, for 10 years of dedi­ Coach Morri son and the Foxcroft Academy Freshman cated servi ce to the Mai ne Fi re Trai ni ng and Educa­ Boys Basketball Team, winners of the 1990 Class B tion Service as Deputy Fire Administrator; (HLS 1127) State Basketball Championship; (HLS 1142) Cl iff Davi s, of Mattawamkeag, for 45 years of Sedomocha Junior High School Cheerleaders, who service to the citizens and town of Mattawamkeag; placed first out of 7 teams to win the Penquis League (HLS 1128) Championship; (HLS 1143) Kevin Maxwell, of Winn, on being named one of John F. Santore, of Foxcroft Academy, a final ist four National Outstanding Young Farmers of 1990 by in the National Merit Scholarship Program and one of H-42 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

14,000 students nationwide eligible for a scholar­ Daryl Gurney, Tim Kenny, Ben Meisner, Scott New, Cory ship; (HLS 1144) Plante, Mike Stickney, Tim Watson, Todd Wheeler and Carlo Zanoni, wi nners of the Cl ass B State Champi on­ Mi ke Mi chaud, of foxcroft Academy, wi nner of the ship held at the Bangor Auditorium March 2, 1990; 171 lb. State Championship Wrestling Title for 1990; (HLS 1154) (HLS 1145) the Mountain Valley Middle School Girls Cross Sedomocha Junior High School Boys Basketball Country Ski Team members: Janel Ippol ito, Kathl een Team, winners of the Northern Division Penquis League Sassi, Jessica Trundy, Kristen Carrier, Kelly Daigle Title, the Penquis League Championship and the and Cori Boucher, wi nners of the State Juni or Nordi c Penquis League Sportsmanship Award; (HLS 1146) Championship at the Titcomb Mountain ski area; (HLS 1155) Sedomocha Junior High School Girls Basketball Team, winners of the Northern Division Penquis League Todd Austin, of Rumford, winner of the 1990 Title and the Penquis League Championship; (HLS 1147) Juni or Cl ass IV Ski Jumpi ng event at the Bi 11 Koch New England Festival held at Black Mountain of Maine Honorable Bernard M. Devine, of falmouth, on the in Rumford; (HLS 1156) occasion of his retirement as Chief Judge of the Mai ne Di stri ct Court. Judge Devi ne has served wi th Coaches Lance Gallant and Bob Goodwin, Managers great distinction as a member of the Judiciary since Andrea Mitchel and Stefanie Tutlis and the Mountain his appointment as a Judge of the Municipal Court in Valley Middle School "Hawks" Boys Basketball Team August 1956. He has been the longest serving Judge in members: Fred Kent, Andy Bedard, Adam Dayon, Aaron the hi story of the Di stri ct Court, havi ng served in Capponi, Neil Weston, Mike Chiasson, Brendon Lamppa, District Nine since its establishment in August 1965. Dean Boudreau, Jim Arsenault, Matt Foreman, Louis In two terms as Chief Judge beginning in January Stetson, Keith Sastamoine and Matt Wilson, winners of 1981, he has led the District Court through a period the Sandy Andy League 1989-90 Western Division Cham­ of great growth and moderni zat ion. Hi s long and out­ pionship; (HLS 1157) standing service to the state is appreciated by the bench, the bar and this body; (HLS 1148) Queenie Whipple, of Solon, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday, February Sergeant Paul McCrossin, on the occasion of his 19, 1990; (HLS 1158) retirement after 21 years of dedicated service to the Presque Isle Police Department; (HLS 1149) Roy Doak, reci pi ent of the 1990 Cari bou Chamber of Commerce's "Citizen of the Year" award for his 10 Phy11 is H. Stafford, beloved wife of Douglas A. years of hard work to secure medical care for Stafford of Augusta, who was for many years a dedi­ veterans in Aroostook County and for hi s many years cated and loyal legislative employee. Mrs. Stafford of dedicated service to his community; (HLS 1159) was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Maine State Retirees Association and the Maine Nurses Asso­ Coach Charles Harris and the Washburn District ciation; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1150) High School Boys Basketball Team, winners of the Eastern Maine and State Class D Boys Basketball Cham­ Coaches Greig Parr and Lynn Broomha11, Managers pionships; (HLS 1160) Kellie Estes and Leann Henry and the Mountain Valley Middle School "Hawks" Girls Basketball Team members: James Pulsifer, of Peru, whose dedication and Dot McPherson, Amy Bri ggs, Andrea Doucette, Jennifer commitment to his community exemplify the generous Young, Pam Thompson, Crystal Burgess, Genn MacIsaac, spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1161) Heather Richard, Moriah Muse, Mhsy Thibeault, Diana Beaul i eu, Tracy McPherson, Donna Iri sh, Manda Trundy Kim Doucette, a student at Old Orchard Beach High and Mary Ellen Viger, winners of the Sandy Andy School, who won her fourth consecutive State Class B 1989-90 League Championship; (HLS 1151) Indoor 60-yard Dash Championship; (HLS 1162) Coaches Grei g Parr and Lynn Broomha 11, Managers Adella LaChance, of Caribou, and extending our Kellie Estes and Leann Henry and the Mountain Valley best wishes on the occasion of her 97th birthday, Middle School "Hawks" Girls Basketball Team members: March 4, 1990; (HLS 1163) Dot McPherson, Amy Briggs, Andrea Doucette, Jennifer Young, Pam Thompson, Crystal Burgess, Genn MacIsaac, Amy McDougal, a student at Thornton Academy in Heather Richard, Moriah Muse, Missy Thibeault, Diana Saco, who has been named to the Gi r 1 s Cl ass A Maine Beaul i eu, Tracy McPherson, Donna Iri sh, Manda Trundy ~ Telegram All-State Track Team; (HLS 1164) and Mary Ellen Viger, winners of the Sandy Andy 1989-90 Western Division Championship; (HLS 1152) Kri sta Chute, a student at Thornton Academy in Saco, who has been named a McDonald's Restaurant the Scarborough High School Academic Decathlon Basketball All-Star and will participate in the East­ Team, for their extraordinary efforts which won the West All-Star game at the Augusta Ci vi c Center on State Academic Decathlon Championship; (HLS 1153) March 24, 1990; (HLS 1165) Head Coach Mark Karter, Junior Varsity Coach Matt Bob Petersen, a student at Thornton Academy in Kaubris, Managers Ann Thomas, Nghia Ha and Janet Saco, who has been named to the Boys Cl ass A ~ Hoyle and the Mountain Valley High School "Falcons" ~ Telegram All-State Track Team; (HLS 1166) Boys Basketball Team members: Mike Arsenault, Ryan Casey, Eric Chiasson, Craig Dickson, Matt Gaudet, Coach Tom LeBlond and the Lewiston High School H-43 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

"Blue Devils" Ice Hockey Team, winners of the 1990 Against Drunk Driving Poster Contest; (HLS 1179) State Class A Ice Hockey Championship; (HLS 1167) Starley Moffitt, a student at Milbridge Elemen­ Coach David Halligan and the Falmouth "Yachtsmen" tary School, who won 2nd place among elementary Boys Basketball Team, on thei r successful season and pupils throughout the State who entered the 1990 outstanding accomplishment of winning the 1990 Maine Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Essay Western Maine Class C Basketball Championship; (HLS Contest; (HLS 1180) 1168) Matthew Barsalou, a student at Cherryfield Ele­ Shawn McDonough, a member of the Yarmouth Hi gh mentary School, who won 2nd place among middle school School 1990 State Class B Championship Ice Hockey students throughout the State who entered the 1990 Team, who tied the national high school scoring Maine Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving Poster record when he scored hi s 62nd goal of the season Contest; (HLS 1181) during the Western regional tournament; (HLS 1169) Joey Morrison, 12-year-old son of David and Pat Victor V. Verney, a well-known and respected Morrison of Bar Harbor, whose calm thinking and quick member of the Wi scasset conwnunity, who was a member action in alerting emergency personnel led to the of several civic, fraternal and social organizations safe rescue of an elderly woman who was in need of in the greater Wiscasset and Sheepscot area. Mr. medical care; (HLS 1182) Verney will long be remembered for maintaining the Wiscasset town clock; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1170) Assistant Fire Chief Phillip E. Ware, of Fair­ field, on the occasion of his retirement after 32 Mr. and Mrs. Wil bert Ni ckerson, of Frankl in, on years of service to the Fairfield Fire Department the occasion of the 60th anniversary of thei r where he at one time held the position of Fire Chief. marriage, January 20, 1990; (HLS 1171) Hi s dedi cat i on and conwnitment to the safety of the citizens of Fairfield typify the spirit of Maine and Coaches Howard Paradis and Mike Pelletier and the its citizens; (HLS 1183) Madawaska High School Gi rls Ski Team members: Mary Rancourt, Danielle Fillion, Shelley Guerrette, Lisa Horace C. Brewer, of Damariscotta, beloved Gass, Pat Pelletier, Kayla Baker, Karey Dufour, husband of Joan Higgins, former bank officer and Sylvie Picard, Cindy Sirois and Jennifer Albert, dedicated citizen who took an active role in church, winners of the 1990 State Class C Championship; (HLS fraternal, civic and social organizations in his 1172) community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1184) Coach Kate Buck; Assistant Coach Dan Jack; Mana­ Jonathan Lee Bingham, who has earned the title of gers Robert Young, Stacie Crocker and Tracy Grant; Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class at Stearns and the members of the Buckfi el d "Bucks" Gi rl s High School in Millinocket; (HLS 1185) Basketball Team: Jenny Warren, Michelle Enwnons, Sarah Hi nkl ey, Nan Boucher, Camy Schul er, Heather Sargent, John G. Morton, Jr., of Troop #300 in Wells, who Jenny Young, Rhonda McAlister, Marcia Gagne, Cindy has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Heald, Hannah Hinkley, Marcia Stevens, Sandy Stevens, Scout; (HLS 1186) Esther Parker and Sandy Jack, wi nners of the 1990 Class D Girls State Basketball Championship; (HLS Harri et Lancaster, of Cli nton, who is ret i ri ng 1173) after 24 years as Town Manager of Clinton. Her dedi­ cated servi ce to the conwnunity exempl ifi es the the Gorham High School "Lady Rams" Basketball generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1187) Team, winners of the 1990 State Class B Championship; (HLS 1174) the Winthrop High School "Ramblers" Girls Basket­ ball Team, winners of the 1990 State Class C Basket­ Kimberly Allison Givens, who has earned the title ball Championship; (HLS 1188) of Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class at Stearns High School in Millinocket; (HLS 1175) Coach Dick Barstow and the Presque Isle Lady Wildcats, winners of the 1990 Class A Eastern Maine Edgar Prouty, Sr., of Dover-Foxcroft, reci pi ent Basketball Championship; (HLS 1189) of the 1990 TIME Magazi ne Qual ity Deal er Award for exceptional performance in his dealership combined Paul Guay, of Lincoln Academy, who won his second with distinguished conwnunity service; (HLS 1176) straight state wrestling title in the 145-pound division at the State Class B Championship, February Etta Doyle, of Bingham, and extending our best 17, 1990; (HLS 1190) wishes on the occasion of her 92nd birthday, March 5, 1990; (HLS 1177) Stephen Dougl as Goodell, of Boy Scout Troop #302 in Glenburn, who has attained the high rank and Woodland High School basketball team members: distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1191) Marcie Bell, Krista Hill and Mac Bacon, who have each scored 1,000 points during 1989-90 basketball season Retired Fire Chief Walter Hoyt, of Eliot, reci­ play; (HLS 1178) pient of the 1990 Fabyan R. Drake Good Citizen Award, presented by the Eliot Memorial American Legion, Post Jennifer Kearns, a sophomore at Narraguagus Hi gh #188; (HLS 1192) School, who won first place among high school stu­ dents who entered the Maine Chapter of Mothers Anne Kerr DeSimone, whose senior year at Thornton H-44 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Academy includes the distinction of being named a Judi Tobin, of New Gloucester, for her dedication finalist in the 1990 National Merit Scholarship Pro­ and commi tment to the AMVETS Auxi 1 i ary and Mai ne' s gram and a reci pi ent of the Mai ne Secondary School veteran community; (HLS 1207) Principals' Award; (HLS 1193) Gi 1bert and Edna Vi 01 et te, of Van Buren, on the Heidi Parker, a sophomore from Thornton Academy occas i on of the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age, in Saco, ·who has been chosen as a member of the 1990 April 20, 1990; (HLS 1208) Spi ri t of Ameri ca Marchi ng Band whi ch wi 11 tour and perform in Europe; (HLS 1194) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray, of Anson, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their marriage, Robert Johanson, of Whitefield, with the support february 10, 1990; (HLS 1209) of his devoted wife Martha, for his untiring efforts as a model citizen, setting a high standard of public George Morris, of Limestone, and extending our participation through his involvement with the fire best wishes on the occasion of his 90th Birthday, department, Repub 1 i can Party, town meetings, and the March 11, 1990; (HLS 1210) famous North Whitefield firemen's suppers as well as numerous other civic activities; (HLS 1195) the St. Mary's Grammar School boys and girls bas­ ketball teams, on thei r successful season of unde­ Suzy Lommler, of Millinocket, 2nd place winner in feated basketball play that includes winning league the Northern Penobscot League Spell i ng Bee held at tournaments and the 1990 Capitol Area League Title; Mount Jefferson Junior High School; (HLS 1196) (HLS 1211) Manisha Pai, of Millinocket, 1st place winner in Ira Peter LePage, of Boy Scout Troop #302 in the Northern Penobscot League Srelling Bee held. at Glenburn, who has attained the high rank and dis­ Mount Jefferson Junior High Schoo; (HLS 1197) tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1212) the Stearns High School stage band di rected by clients and their families, staff and board Jerry Walker and the show choi r 1ed by Ell en Cogen, members at Maine's 39 intermediate care facilities of Mi 11 i nocket, for thei r overwhelmi ng1 y successful for people with mental retardation, who· are cele­ performances in the regional jazz festival held at brating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln; (HLS 1198) March 1990. facing significant and lifelong chal­ lenges, individuals with mental retardation, their Jacki e McAdam, of Mi 11 i nocket, red pi ent of the families and caregivers display monumental courage in prestigious Jefferson Award for 1990, for her ti re­ integrating their lives to the maximum extent pos­ less efforts on behalf of the people of Millinocket sible in Maine life; (HLS 1213) and East Millinocket; (HLS 1199) the members of the Bangor High School math team, Steve Nokes, Mountain Valley High School Wrest- who placed first in the Eastern Maine Math Meet, 1 i ng Coach, who was chosen "Coach of the Year" of the claiming the Class A trophy; (HLS 1214) Mid-State League Tournament; (HLS 1200) Coach Dick Barstow and the Presque Isle Lady the eighth grade students of St. Athanasius - St. Wil dcats, wi nners of the 1990 Gi rl s Cl ass A State John School, whose efforts in securing a proclamation Basketball Championship; (HLS 1215) from Governor McKernan designating March 21, 1990, as "Samuel Read Hall, Jr. Day," in tribute to the inno­ the Lawrence High School "Bulldogs" and Coach vative educator and favorite son of Rumford, exem­ Mike McGee, winners of the State Class A Boys Basket­ plify the spirit of "Maine Street '90"; (HLS 1201) ball Championship; (HLS 1216) Thomas P. Judge, of Port Clyde, recipient of the Coach Di ck Barstow and the Presque Isle "Lady prestigious Jefferson Award for outstanding public Wildcats" Girls Basketball Team, winners of the 1990 service to his community; (HLS 1202) Class A Eastern Mai ne Basketball Tournament Sports­ manship Award; (HLS 1217) Adam Day, of Boy Scout Troop #58 in Cumberl and, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Carl and frederica Hilton, on the occasion of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1203) thei r retirement, whose combi ned servi ce of 80 years to the citizens of Bremen includes Mr. Hilton's 1 the Lawrence High School "Bulldogs" and Coach year as 3rd Selectman, 16 years as 1st Selectman, 32 Mike McGee, the Eastern Maine Class A Boys Basketball years as Tax Collector and Treasurer, and Mrs. Champions; (HLS 1204) Hilton's 31 years as Town Clerk; (HLS 1218) Ruth farnum, of Gorham, red pi ent of the pres­ Jackie Knight, an employee of the Lewiston branch t i gi ous Jefferson Award for outstandi ng publ i c ser­ of Maine's Motor Vehicles Division, for her quick vice to her community; (HLS 1205) actions and exceptional courage in responding to a crime in progress by immediately aiding the victim Benjami n Burdi ck, of Cari bou, who has been and then assisting with the apprehension of two purse honored by the Ameri can Red Cross and the Aroostook snatchers; (HLS 1219) Medical Center for donating 5.5 gallons of blood over the past 16 years, an amount which could save the Monique Nadeau, an employee of the Lewiston lives of 176 people; (HLS 1206) branch of Maine's Motor Vehicles Division, for her qui ck act; ons and excepti onal courage in respond; ng H-45 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 to a crime in progress by immediately aiding the Assessment Program test exemplifies the spirit of victim and then assisting with the apprehension of Maine's dedicated teachers; (HLS 1233) two purse snatchers; (HLS 1220) Carol Farthing, a teacher at Bangor High School, Gl od a Hanson, reci pi ent of the Jefferson Award whose i nfl uence on the education of a student who for outstanding community service; (HLS 1221) scored in the top ten of the Maine Educational Assessment Program test exemplifies the spirit of Ardell Flanders, whose many years of maintaining Maine's dedicated teachers; (HLS 1234) the "Enchanted Forest" in Sangerville, exemplifies the generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS Paul S. Tomlinson, of Bangor High School, for his 1222) meritorious achievement on the Maine Educational Assessment Program tests. Paul was among the 10 Frank Murch, for 23 years of dedicated service to highest scoring students; (HLS 1235) Piscataquis County; (HLS 1223) Roland C. Berry, of Mexico, on his retirement Representative and Mrs. Nathaniel J. Crowley, after 42 years of servi ce on the Mexi co Fi re Depart­ Sr., of Stockton Springs, on the 50th anniversary of ment, the last 2 years serving as Fire Chief; (HLS their wedding, September 14, 1990; a happy anniver­ 1236) sary to two special people to whom we send best wi shes for a wonderful day and many wonderful Kenneth J. Blackstone, first President of the memories; (HLS 1224) first chapter of the Future Farmers of America in the State of Maine, on the occasion of the 60th anniver­ the Edward Little High School Marching Band, of sary of the Caribou chapter on March 28, 1990, and in Auburn, winners of the second place trophy in the special recognition of his many years of personal 1arge band category compet it i on at the St. Patri ck' s dedication and effort in helping the chapter remain Day parade in Lawrence, Massachusetts; (HLS 1225) one of the best in the State; (HLS 1237) Richard E. Dowe, recipient of the 1990 Outstan­ Scott D. Kaiser, of Bangor High School, for his ding Citizen Award from the Modern Woodmen of America meritorious achievement on the Maine Educational for unselfish contribution to his community as an Assessment Program tests. Scott was among the 10 outstanding businessman and concerned citizen; (HLS highest scoring students; (HLS 1238) 1226) Edgar E. Carr, Jr., on hi s retirement after 35 Robert C. Dowe, recipient of the 1990 Outstanding years as Postmaster for the Town of Millinocket; (HLS Cit i zen Award from the Modern Woodmen of Ameri ca for 1239) unselfish contribution to his community as an out­ standing businessman and concerned citizen; (HLS 1227) Robert S. Robbins, of Boy Scout Troop #312 in North Berwick, who has attained the high rank and Ruth Witham, on the occasion of her retirement, distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1240) whose 25 years of dedi cat i on and commitment servi ng the citizens of Nobleboro includes 19 years as Tax and commendi ng the women of the armed forces of Collector and Treasurer, and 6 years as a Selectman; the United States and recognizing and supporting the (HLS 1228) creation of the Women in Military Service Memorial; (HLS 1241) Dennis Paquette, a seventh grader from Notre Dame De Lourdes, in Saco, second place winner of the Raymond and Marjorie Coleman, of Mechanic Falls, regional spelling bee sponsored by the Maine Sunday on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Telegram held on March 13, 1990; (HLS 1229) May 10, 1990; (HLS 1242) Lisa Labonte, a sixth grader from Sa co Middle Matt Strout, a junior at Gardiner Area High School, winner of the regional spelling bee sponsored School, who won the Central Maine Regional Citizen by the Maine Sunday Telegram held on March 13, 1990; Bee Competition sponsored by the Close-up Foundation; (HLS 1230) (HLS 1243) the fo 11 owi ng members of the Stearns Hi gh School Dr. Moshe Myerowitz, of Bangor, who set a Math Team: Christian Dubois, Kyle Warren, Heather national record while competing in the 1990 United Givens, Jana Montgomery, Deanna Madore, Alyssa Huton, States National Masters Track and Field Champion­ Kim Givens, Keith Legins and Seann Ives and math ships; (HLS 1244) teacher and coach Norman Dubois, on placing second in the Division A competition and extending our con­ the spirit of Samantha Smith's friendship with gratulations on an excellent year; (HLS 1231) the Sovi et Uni on, by encouragi ng and supporting the increased exchange and interaction of Soviet and the Town of Caratunk, on its sesquicentennial American students and educators as they lay a founda­ celebration and extending best wishes to the good tion for cooperative problem solving, as together we citizens of this community on this special occasion; restructure the world of the 20th century in prepara­ (HLS 1232) tion for the 21st century; (HLS 1245) Victoria Kornfield, a teacher at Bangor High Mr. and Mrs. Vernon A. Brown, of Norway, on the School, whose influence on the education of a student 50th anniversary of their wedding, March 31, 1990; a who scored in the top ten of the Maine Educational happy anniversary to two special people, to whom we H-46 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 send best wi shes for a wonderful day and many won­ the following members of the Livermore Falls High derful memories; (HLS 1246) School Math Team: Pam Jordan, Wendy Riggs, Tim Jones, John Junki ns, Larry Whi te, Brad Allen, Steve Jones, Richard A. Laverriere, beloved husband of Travis Mills, Tony Young, Sarah Junkins, Ben Scott, Fernande Gregoire Laverriere of Biddeford, well-known Tim Terranova, Melissa Loewe and Kim Terranova; and grocer and business leader, and member of the 110th math team advisor Harold Foss, on placing first in Maine Legislature; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1247) the small school division of the Pi-Cone League and extendi ng our congratu1 at ions on an excell ent year; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Nelson, of Wiscasset, who (HLS 1260) cel ebrated the 48th anni versary of thei r marri age on March 14, 1990; (HLS 1248) Air Force Airman First Class Ellen L. Fi1teau, of Livermore Falls, on being named airman of the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation Dis­ quarter. This award is given to an individual for trict, in South Paris, recipient of a 2nd place exemplary duty performance, job knowledge, leadership nat i ona1 di stri ct award for its "Ki ds for Trees" qual ities, significant self-improvement and other program, at the Nat i ona 1 Associ ati on of Conservation accomplishments; (HLS 1261) Districts' national convention in February 1990; (HLS 1249) Steve Knight, a running back for the Marshwood High School Hawks football team, recipient of the Richard Pelletier, a teacher at Bonny Eagle James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy, which is presented Junior High School in West Buxton, whose ambitious annually to the state's outstanding Class A player; efforts to organi ze and di rect the successful Path­ (HLS 1262) finder II goal oriented, high adventure program exempli fy the spi rit of Mai ne' s dedi cated teachers; Reney Newman, of Penquis Valley High School, (HLS 1250) recipient of a first place award in the 1990 State Science Fair for her project "Identification and Peter Libby, a teacher at Bonny Eagle Junior High Pi gments in Leaves"; (HLS 1263) School in West Buxton, whose ambitious efforts to organize and direct the successful Pathfinder II goal Chris Hussey, of Penquis Valley High School, oriented, high adventure program exemplify the spirit recipient of a first place award in the 1990 State of Maine's dedicated teachers; (HLS 1251) Science Fai r for his project "Elasticity of Golf Balls"; (HLS 1264) Sam Shaw, a junior at Limestone High School, who was elected Governor of the 1990 Model YMCA State Erica Melanson, of Penquis Valley High School, Legislature; (HLS 1252) recipient of a first place award in the 1990 State Science Fair for her project "The Effect of Acid Rain Jeremy Ray, of Milbridge, 1st place winner in the on the Corrosion of Iron"; (HLS 1265) 6th annual Mike Ashmore Washington County Math Meet, sponsored by the Washi ngton County Pri nci pal s Asso­ Tara Hayes, of Penquis Valley High School, reci­ ciation; (HLS 1253) pient of a first place award in the 1990 State Science Fair for her project "Hydroponics"; (HLS 1266) Scott Fernald, a sophomore at Narraguagus High School in Harrington, winner of the 1990 State Foul Ryan Bradeen, of Penquis Valley High School, Shooting Competition; (HLS 1254) recipient of a first place award in the 1990 State Science Fair for his project "Modeling Wave Power St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and its Electricity"; (HLS 1267) parishioners, on the occasion of the centennial of the church; (HLS 1255) Tim Gallagher, of Penquis Valley High School, recipient of a first place award in the 1990 State Iota Nu Chapter of Si gma Nu Fraterni ty at the Sci ence Fai r for hi s project "Do Cones Affect the University of Southern Maine, on the occasion of the Characteristics of Sound?"; (HLS 1268) 15th anniversary of the chapter on April 28, 1990 and in special recognition of 15 years of service to the Jennifer Levine, of Penquis Valley High School, University of Southern Maine and the people of the recipient of a first place award in the 1990 State area, keeping alive the spirit of love, honor and Sci ence Fai r for her project "The cause of MS: Is truth; (HLS 1256) environment a piece of the puzzle?"; (HLS 1269) and honoring the Rural Community Action Minis­ Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Phelan, of Sabattus, and tri es on thei r 20th Anniversary for continued dedi­ extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r cation and aid to people in need in Central Maine; 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1270) (HLS 1257) G1 enna Johnson Smi th and the student actors from Bernard Wi 11 i am Mi 11 er, of Bangor, who has been Presque Isle High School, who won first place at the honored by the Maine Pharmacy Association as the 1990 Maine Drama Festival and who will represent the State recipient of the A. H. Robins "Bowl of Hygeia" award of Maine at the New England Drama Festival; (HLS 1271) for his outstanding community service; (HLS 1258) Ansel Hammond, who was selected to receive the Wilfred "Buster" Breton, of Livermore Falls, and Fi reman of the Year Award, given by the York County extending our best wishes on the occasion of his 80th Firefighters Association, for public service to his Birthday; (HLS 1259) community and the County of York; (HLS 1272)

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Roland and Noella Hemond, and extending our best retirement after more than 30 years in the field of wi shes on the occasion of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anni­ education, the last 13 of which he served as the versary' September 2, 1990; (HLS 1273) State of Maine Graduate Equivalency Diploma Adminis­ trator and High School Completion Programs Consul­ W. Ballard and Patricia Nash, recipients of the tant. Mr. Blood's efforts and commitment toward Sabbath Day Lake Grange's Community Service Award, improving the adult and community education oppor­ for thei·r outstanding service to their community; tunit i es for all citizens are known throughout the (HLS 1274) State and Nation; (HLS 1286) Coach Jeff Beardon, of Limestone, who has been Rena S. Bacon, and extending our best wishes on named the 1990 All Eastern Mai ne Cl ass C "Coach of the occasion of her 100th Birthday, May 16,1990; the Year;" (HLS 1275) (HLS 1287) Coach Scott Graffam, Assistant Coaches Doug Craib Police Chief Gordon Glidden, on the occasion of and Jim Ladd and the Oxford Hills High School his retirement after more than 30 years of dedicated "Vikings" basketball team members: Tri-captains Dan service with the Gardiner Police Department, of which Ladd, Mi ke Medd and Tom Morton, Paul Bi ckford, Mi ke 14 years were spent as deputy chi ef and 11 years as Hooker, Chuck Allen, Greg Parady, Joel Corneliusen, chief; (HLS 1288) Travis Turner, Loni Graiver, Marc Cousins, Charlie Smith and Peter Hooker, winners of the 1990 Western Kathleen Mercier, on the occasion of her reti re­ Maine Class A Basketball Championship; (HLS 1276) ment after 16 years as an Infection Control Practi­ tioner at the Eastern Maine Medical Center, whose ef­ Lisa Chartier, of Madawaska High School, a winner forts as a dedicated pioneer in her profession exem­ in the Northern Maine Regional Competition of the plify the spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1289) Maine Citizen Bee sponsored nationally by the Close Up Foundation; (HLS 1277) Coaches Don Cyr, Don Caron and Claude Breton and the Biddeford Youth Hockey Squirt Pepsi Team members: Matthew Wickenheiser, of Madawaska High School, a Jami e Gagnon, Eri c LeVasseaur, Ryan Hi ltz, Phil winner in the Northern Maine Regional Competition of Breton, Joey Poi ri er, Mi ke Lafl amme, Bri an Guay .. Dave the Maine Citizen Bee sponsored nationally by the Grigsby, Jeff Dutremble, Ben Wilbur, Matt Rousseau, Close Up Foundation; (HLS 1278) Jeff Sampson, Matt Libby, Justin Littlefield, Jeff Cyr and Paul Caron, winners of the State of Maine and paying tribute to Lawrence J. Keddy, of Frye­ Tier 1 Championship; (HLS 1290) burg, as both a citizen and public servant, for his selfless devotion to the welfare of animals in this the following members of the Stearns High School State; (HLS 1279) Show Choir: Mary Applebee, Rachel Binder, Theresa Waite, Karina Lyons, Becky Chappell, Melanie Hansen, Shawn Adams, a 4-year varsity player on the Scar­ Beth Weatherbee, Kendra Preble, Heather Russell, borough High School basketball team, whose impressive Kimberlie Raymond, Tammy Martin, Jody Bouchard, Sarah basketball career includes becoming the all - time Libby, Hope Leavitt, Ted Foster, Adam Wilson, Paul leading scorer with 1,015 points; (HLS 1280) Houser, Skip Libby, Jeremy Hewes, Nick Pelkey, Mike Rosebush, Jesse Dumais, Tom Warman and Chad Hamilton; Paul W. Cadigan and John B. Lucy, students in the and the fo 11 owi ng members of the Stearns Hi gh School Class of 1990 at the University of Maine School of Band: Christian Dubois; Rob Burrell; Chad MacArthur Law, winners of the 1st place overall and best brief and Linda Cody, who, under the leadership of Ellen categori es in the Will i am B. Spong, Jr., Moot Court Cogen, tied for 1st place in the Division A Show Competi ti on held at the Marshall-Wythe School of Law Choir competition at the 1990 State Vocal Jazz at the College of Wi 11 i am and Mary duri ng its annual Festival; (HLS 1291) invitational competition; (HLS 1281) Mike DiRenzo, of Auburn, on his retirement after April 1990, as Child Abuse Prevention Month and 43 years as a high school basketball official. He unite with other ci t i zens throughout the nation as served 12 years as head of the Maine Basketball "Partners for Prevention" in the challenge to provide Officials Association and is well-known throughout a safe and healthy environment for all children; (HLS Maine and internationally for his contributions to 1282) the sport; (HLS 1292) Fort Fai rfi el d Hi gh School Stageband, reci pi ents Weston R. Sherburne, of Dexter, our well- of the Fi rst Place Trophy in Division III at the respected colleague, who was a member of the House of State Jazz Festival in Westbrook; (HLS 1283) Representatives for 12 years, serving actively on the Agricultural Committee. He was a man well-known as a Susan Gawtry, a senior at Mountain Valley High caring and dedicated citizen who took an active role Schoo 1, who has recei ved the 1990 Pri nci pal's Award in civic and fraternal organizations in Dexter and in recognition of outstanding academic achievement provided sound leadership to the State of Maine; (IN and citizenship; (HLS 1284) MEMORIAM) (HLS 1293) Leonard J. and M. Bertha O. Pelletier, of St. Karl V. Larson, M.D., of East Machias, affection­ Franci s, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the ately known as "Dr. Karl," a country doctor, medical occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1285) examiner and outstanding citizen, for his 50 years of caring and devoted service to the people of Downeast Clayton Milo Blood, Sr., of Searsport, on his Maine; (HLS 1294)

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the Sanford Lions Club 11th Annual Franco­ Opportunity Program, and a leader of the labor American Night, April 28, 1990, a festive celebration movement struggles of the 1930's who, with his wife in honor of the traditions and contributions that Diana, devoted a lifetime to the cause of justice for this group has made to the community; (HLS 1295) all people; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1307) Mr. and Mrs. Andre Cote, on the occasion of the the Children's International Summer Villages, an Sanford lions C1 ub 11 th annual Franco-Ameri can Ni ght, international organization for peace and under­ for thei r many contri but ions to the Franco-Ameri can standing created by Old Town native Doris Twitchell community; (HLS 1296) Allen, on the occasion of IIDoris Allen Village Day,1I July 13, 1990, in honor of the international com­ Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gartley, of Li sbon Center, munity of children and adults visiting our State in and extending our best wishes on the occasion of their search for international peace and under­ their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1297) standing; (HLS 1308) Bi anca Lang, a seni or at Madawaska Hi gh School, those who participate in the "Thanks to Scandi­ who has been selected to receive the 1990 Principal's navi a" program honori ng the peop1 e, the governments Award in recognition of outstanding academic achieve­ and the churches of the Scandinavian countries that, ment and citizenship; (HLS 1298) during the Holocaust years, exhibited great strength and courage in saving the lives of Jews from a fate Director Marcia Evans and the members of the that overwhelmed some 6 mi 11 i on others of the same Sedomocha Middle School Jazz Band: Tom Allen, Jayson faith; (HLS 1309) Frederick, Jennie Michaud, Amy Kimball, Andrea Huff, Andrew Witmer, Ange1ena Moore, Jessica Chase, April Charles Rudelitch, of Harrington, who has been Allen, Stephen Witmer, Mike Ditzel, Jessica Barnard, named Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class at Stacie Wilcox, Kevin Stevens, Julie Rowe, Amy Be1ess, Narraguagus High School; (HLS 1310) Toby Nelson, Maureen Brown and Joy Sharrow, winners of the State 1990 Junior High School Jazz Band Robert Tukey, Jr, of Sorrento, who has been named Festival; (HLS 1299) Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class at Sumner High School; (HLS 1311) Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Redimarker, of Addison, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Jonathan S. Bea1, of Addison, who has been named 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1300) Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class at Narra­ guagus High School; (HLS 1312) Benjamin Plouffe, who was awarded the Firefighter of the Year Award for his bravery above and beyond Paul Barrows, of Franklin, who has been named the call of duty in saving a drowning victim from the Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class at Sumner Saco River and a job well done. This recommendation High School; (HLS 1313) was made by the York County Firefighters Association, the West Buxton Fire Department and the Hollis First Thomas N. Hackett, a resident of Danville and Responders; (HLS 1301) cha i rman of Advantage Bus i ness Servi ces Incorporated of Auburn, who has been selected as Maine's Small Director Brian Flynn and the Edward Little High Business Person of the Year by the United States School Drama Club cast and crew of "Inside the Mall ,II Small Business Administration. The award is given which earned the Student Creativity Award at the annually to outstanding small business owners and state One Act Play Festival; (HLS 1302) operators for their personal achievements and contri­ butions to the Nation; (HLS 1314) Neal T. and Margaret P. Skillings, of Georgetown, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of the members of the 101st Air Refueling Wing of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 27, 1990; (HLS the Maine Air National Guard, commanded by Brigadier 1303) General Nicholas Eremita, who received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the 5th time. The award Ver1 ie Warren, of Buckfield, who has been was gi ven to the unit for "except i ona 11 y meritori ous presented a 65-year membership certificate by the servi ce in all facets of its Strategi c Ai r Command Mountain Grange in Buckfield; (HLS 1304) assigned mission"; (HLS 1315) Edith Gammon, of Hartford, who has been presented Dwight and Minnie Emery, of Guilford, and a 65-year membership certificate by the Mountain extending our best wishes on the occasion of their Grange in Buckfield; (HLS 1305) 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1316) Gladys Dearing Lewis, and extending our best Mr. and Mrs. Shirley E. Pratt, of Phippsburg, on wi shes on the occas i on of her 90th Bi rthday. Mrs. the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their marri­ Lewis is well-known for her civic contributions and age, May 14, 1990. Mr. Pratt is a former employee of was a contributing force in the founding of the the New England Telephone Company and was a Selectman present Bristol Library; (HLS 1306) of Phippsburg for 13 years. Together the Pratts owned and managed the Ocean View Park Restaurant and Michael T. Tyson, President of the Portland chap­ Cottages at Popham Beach. Since retirement, they ter of the Ameri can Associ at i on of Retired Persons, spend the wi nter in Flori da and enj oy boating on the an officer of the Franklin Towers Tenants Asso­ Kennebec in the summer; (HLS 1317) ciation, leader of the Maine Committee to Organize the Unemployed, active in the People's Regional Roberta J. Howard, who has been named Va1edic- H-49 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 torian of the 1990 graduating class at Central High the Waldoboro Woman's Club, as it celebrates 100 School in Corinth; (HLS 1318) years of community service, whose dedication and commitment to the people of this coastal region Nelson E. Amero, of Corinth, and extending our exemplify the generous spirit of Maine and its best wishes on the occasi on of hi s 100th Bi rthday, citizens; (HLS 1332) April 18, 1990; (HLS 1319) Dan Rich, on his retirement after 50 years of Patricia A. Marshall, who has been named Saluta­ service to the Searsport Fire Department, 18 of which todan of the 1990 graduating class at Central High he served as Fire Chief. His dedication and commit­ School in Corinth; (HLS 1320) ment to the safety of the ci t i zens in the Searsport area typify the spirit of Maine and its citizens; Fred H. Gage, veteran journalist and radio (HLS 1333) announcer from Auburn, who is the reci pi ent of the 1990 Media Award for outstanding media contributions Friendship Club October of the Pioneer Palace, to Maine interscholastic athletics; (HLS 1321) Leningrad, Soviet Union, in its efforts to continue in the spirit of Samantha Smith by perpetuating Stephen Hall, of Guilford, on the occasion of his friendship among young people with the hope that ret i rement as a Li eutenant in the Greenvi 11 e Warden these efforts will assist in the promotion of inter­ Service Division, whose 20 years of dedicated service national understanding, good will and peace among to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildl He nations; (HLS 1334) exemplifies the generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1322) Bruce Mi 11 s, for hi s 24 years of servi ce to the Searsport Fire Department, 17 years of which he Coaches Bruce Ringrose and Dr. Richard Lemieux served as an Assistant Chief. His dedication and and the 1990 Casco Bay (7-11 year olds) Pee Wee State commitment to the safety of the citizens of the House Ice Hockey Champions: Adrian White, Brian Hall, Searsport area typi fy the spi ri t of Mai ne and its Shane Strout, Dave Schmader, Tyler Titherington, John citizens; (HLS 1335) Workman, Dan Marshall, Todd Fournier, Zeke Berg, Matt Gendron, Ben Willaur, Ben Ringrose, Aaron King, Beau Mi 11 i nocket Mi ddl e School Show Choi r, wi nners of Gleason, Shane Pelletier, Dan Winship, Ben Danosky, a second place trophy for its performance in the 1990 Josh Griffith and Todd Rich; (HLS 1323) State Vocal Jazz Festival; (HLS 1336) Kelly Riordan, of Livermore Falls, a staff assis­ Patri ci a "Pat" Ell is, of Augusta, whose excep­ tant to Senate Maj ority Leader George J. Mi tche 11 , tional service and kindness to each and all during who has been named Queen of the 1990 Nat i ona 1 Cherry the past 8 years as manager of the State House Snack Blossom Festival in Washington D.C.; (HLS 1324) Bar typifies her generous spirit and friendly nature, and extending our best wishes for success at the Katherine Chabot, a member of the Livermore Falls Department of Transportation; (HLS 1337) High School Ski Team, who has been named to the 1990 Mountain Valley Conference All-Star Nordic Team; (HLS the Presque Isle Middle School Stage Band, 1st 1325) place winners in the Division 1 State Jazz Festival; (HLS 1338) Clayton Pelletier, a member of the Livermore Falls High School Ski Team, who has been named to the Arnold "Arn" Gellerson, of Dover-Foxcroft, busi­ 1990 Mountain Valley Conference All-Star Alpine Ski nessman, banker and charter member of the Kiwani s Team; (HLS 1326) Club, on the occasion of his 90th birthday; (HLS 1339) Megan Sampson, a member of the Livermore Falls the descendants of Loui se Gagne and Cl aude High School Ski Team, who has been named to the 1990 Bouchard, one of the fi rst Bouchards to settl e in Mountain Valley Conference All-Star Alpine Ski Team; North America in 1651, on the occasion of their (HLS 1327) family reunion in Madawaska during the weekend of June 29th to July 1st; (HLS 1340) Brandon Stanhope, a member of the Livermore Falls High School Ski Team, who has been named to the 1990 Claire Morissette, of Auburn, a senior at St. Mountain Valley Conference All-Star Alpine Ski Team; Dominic Regional High School, recipient of the Maine (HLS 1328) Secondary School Pd nci pal's Award in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and citizenship; Tammy Martin, of Frenchville, who was named 1st (HLS 1341) runner-up in the 1990 Miss Greater Madawaska Scholar­ ship pageant; (HLS 1329) the St. John Valley, which will be celebrating the 13th Annual Acadian Festival in Madawaska from Sharon Pelletier, who was crowned 1990 Miss June 24th to July 1st; (HLS 1342) Greater Madawaska and will represent the greater Madawaska area in the Maine Potato Queen competition; the foll owi ng ret i ri ng members of the House of (HLS 1330) Representatives: Carol M. Allen, Jeanne F. Begley, Gerard P. Conley, Jr., Ruth S. Foster, Linwood M. Donald Dow, of Stearns High School, who has been Higgins, Philip C. Jackson, Bertram Marston, John S. named the 1990 Maine Athletic Director of the Year by McCormick, Jr., Patrick K. McGowan, Orland G. the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Directors Asso­ McPherson, John McSweeney, Jeffery N. Mill s, Gregory ciation; (HLS 1331) G. Nadeau, Charles R. Priest, Eugene J. Paradis,

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Alexander Richard, Neil Rolde, Joseph G. Walker, Jacob Brooks, of Dover-Foxcroft, a student at the Alberta M. Wentworth and Passamaquoddy Indi an Repre­ Morton Avenue Elementary School, whose drawing was sentat i ve Joseph A. Ni cho 1as, whose years of ded i­ selected to be featured for the month of May in the cated servi ce and commi tment to the democratic Maine Street '90 Calendar; (HLS 1351) process exempli fy the spi rit of Mai ne and its citizens; (HLS 1343) Howard Cushman, on his retirement after serving the Saco School System as a teacher, principal and the teachers, students, parents, staff and direc­ superintendent for over 30 years; (HLS 1352) tors of Androscoggi n Head Start and Chil d Care, for their contributions to the community on the 25th Francis Edward Crowley, recipient of the 1990 Fin anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Head and Feather Sportsman of the Year Award in appre­ Start program; (HLS 1344) ciation of his outstanding contributions as a dedi­ cated sportsman in the Millinocket area; (HLS 1353) Edmund A. MacDonald, on the occasion of his final sessi on coveri ng the Mai ne Legi s 1ature. "Mac" retires Lewiston and Auburn, in celebrating Doukoula Days as the elder statesman of the State House Press Corps on April 27th, 28th and 29th as part of a fi ve-year to return to the newsroom after a career marked by commitment to Doukoula in Cameroon, West Africa. They unfailing coverage of veterans affairs, his founding are the fi rst communities in the nation to partner membership in the New England Ski Press Association with an underdeveloped area of the world with high and his service as press officer at the 1960 and 1980 infant mortality through Save the Children. This long Winter Olympics; (HLS 1345) term community-to-community commitment has already resulted in the raising of more than $180,000 to Judith Clark, of Woodland High School, who was build wells, immunize children and train health care selected by the Tandy Technology Scholars as an out­ workers in the Doukoul a Regi on. Uni que to thi scorn­ standi ng math, sci ence and computer sci ence teacher mitment are pl anned cultural exchanges, chil dren-to­ awardee; (HLS 1346) children communication through schools, and other activities. We honor Doukoula Days with school pre­ Di rector Davi d Stevenson and the Mount Vi ew Hi gh sentations, church and synagogue activities, relay Schoo 1 Chamber singers: Max Ascri zz i , Ed Boon, races and other events, a 11 part of a deep under­ All i son Booth, Jenni fer Farri ngton, Ki rsten George, standing of the one world to share concept; (HLS 1354) Laurelle Leyland, Alison Mellody, Jim Poindexter, Jason Pieske, Kimberly Price, Jessica Reed, Tara Cheryl Schi 11 i nger, who has earned the t itl e of Shorey and Suzanne Toto for thei r exce11 ent perfor­ First Honor Essayist of the 1990 graduating class at mance which received a #1 rating at the State Salon Southern Aroostook Community High School; (HLS 1355) Ensemble Festival held at the University of Maine at Orono, April 7, 1990; (HLS 1347) Adam Drew, who has earned the title of Saluta­ torian of the 1990 graduating class at Southern Jay Junior High School Science Olympiad Team Aroostook Community High School; (HLS 1356) members, wi nners, for the 3rd consecutive year, of the 1990 State Champi onshi p Sci ence 01 ympi ad. Indi­ Michelle Binotto, who has earned the title of vidual medal winners were: Erin Ross and Lucinda Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class at King, first place, egg drop and first place, crime Southern Aroostook Community High School; (HLS 1357) busters; Jeff Richards, first place, aerodynamics; Joel Bilodeau and Bryan Luciano, first place, mouse­ Sus i e Ann Farrar, who has earned the title of trap vehicle; Jason Mancine and Randy McDonald, first Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class at Hodgdon place, anatomy; and Jon Moody, 2nd place, tree ID; High School; (HLS 1358) (HLS 1348) Lana Sherman, who has earned the title of Second Phil Gonyar, of Waterville, recipient of the 1990 Honor Essayist of the 1990 graduating class at Award for Excellence in Social Studies Education in Southern Aroostook Community High School; (HLS 1359) recognition of his long record of excellence as a secondary social studies teacher, long record of Murray Putnam, of the Southern Aroostook "War­ involvement in improving social studies in Maine and ri ors" baseball team, who has been named the 1990 his active role in the Maine Council for the Social "Coach of the Year" by the Maine Coaches Association. Studies; (HLS 1349) Coach Putnam has recorded 335 wi ns and 77 losses in his 22 years of coaching; (HLS 1360) Helen T. Ginder, who began her career serving the Legislature and the people of this State on October William P. Spolyar, President of Mid - Maine 30, 1973 as a Legislative Staff Assistant, and who Medical Center, recipient of the 1990 Distinguished after 16 years of service to the Legislature is Servi ce Award by the Mi d - Mai ne Chamber of Commerce retiring as Director of the Office of Legislative in appreciation of his active participation and Oversight. In her capacity as Director of the Office support of community activities throughout the Mid - of Legislative Assistants, which became the Office of Maine area; (HLS 1361) Po 1 i cy and Legal Anal ys is, she oversaw the deve 1 op­ ment of a nonpart i san profess i ona 1 support team to Brett M. Ricci, of Boy Scout Troop #300 in Wells, provi de research and anal ys is for the Legi s 1 ature' s who has attained the high rank and distinction of Joint Standing Committees. Her leadership and dedi­ Eagle Scout; (HLS 1362) cation to the Legislature are recognized and appre­ ciated; (HLS 1350) Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gagnon of Portage, and exten­ ding our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th H-51 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Wedding Anniversary, June 23, 1990; (HLS 1363) Faye and Lee Hafford, of Allagash, on the occasion of their retirement as Allagash Waterway Ludger and Bernice Michaud, of Fort Kent, recipi­ Rangers, whose service, for Lee since 1973 and Faye ents of the University of Maine at Fort Kent Distin­ since 1974, exemplifies the spirit of Maine and its gui shed Servi ce Award for conti nua1 and outstandi ng dedicated citizens; (HLS 1377) service and dedication to the University and the communi ty·; (HLS 1364) lara Barrios, of Chile; Roseline Hubmann, of Switzerland; Ana Rodriguez Hernandez, of Mexico; Herme1 and Irene Martin, of St. Francis, reci­ Ri kke Soerensen, of Denmark; Mi ki Sumi no, of Japan; pients of the University of Maine at Fort Kent Family and Susanne Wischhusen, of West Germany, foreign Award for thei r support and confi dence in UMFK whi ch exchange students at Gray-New Gloucester High School, has been dramat i call y demonstrated by the fact that who promote world peace, international friendship and 12 of thei r 13 chil dren have attended the univers i ty global understanding through thei r participation in and have gone on to pursue careers in education, the the Youth for Understanding Program; (HLS 1378) Maine Forest Service and business; (HLS 1365) the following 5th grade students at Berwick Mr. and Mrs. Albert Austin, recipients of the Middle School, SAD 60: Lauren Bowker, Amy Pendergast, 1990 Business Persons of the Year Award from the Abby Rose, Neri ssa McCormi ck, George Perreault, Lisbon Chamber of Commerce; (HLS 1366) Michael Rebmann and Stephen Reynolds, who are Odyssey of the Mind state champions; (HLS 1379) Margaret Pribish, of Thornton Academy in Saco, recipient of second place honors for her project on Laurette M. Clukey, of Augusta, on the occasion Proof of the Force of Buoyancy at the Maine Secondary of her retirement from the Finance Authority of Maine School Principals Association State Science Fair; on May 11, 1990, after more than 45 years of state (HLS 1367) service; (HLS 1380)

Sergi 0 De Del Cast ill 0, of Thornton Academy in Terrence M. Daigle, in appreciation of his many Saco, recipient of second place honors for his years of dedicated service to Adult Education in project on York County Soi 1s at the Mai ne Secondary Millinocket; (HLS 1381) School Principals Association State Science Fair; (HLS 1368) Rae Tapley, of Medway, on the occasion of her retirement, whose 21 years of dedicated service and Lori Pennell, of Thornton Academy in Saco, reci­ commitment as an educator exemplify the spirit of pient of second place honors for her project on Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1382) Sterilization of Hay Infusion at the Maine Secondary School Principals Association State Science Fair; Roger Wallace, of East Millinocket, on the occa­ (HLS 1369) sion of his retirement, whose 38 years of dedicated service and commitment as an educator exemplify the Heather Prince, of Thornton Academy in Saco, spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1383) reci pi ent of second place honors for her proj ect on Reinforced Steel at the Maine Secondary School Mona Markie, of East Millinocket, on the occasion Principals Association State Science Fair; (HLS 1370) of her retirement, whose 35 years of dedicated servi ce and commitment as an educator exempli fy the Travis Brance1y, of Thornton Academy in Saco, spiri.t of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1384) recipient of second place honors in the Write it - Do it category of the Science Olympiad; (HLS 1371) Trooper Kelly Barbee, of Cherryfield, who has been named the 1990 Maine State Police Trooper of the Vincent Pribish, of Thornton Academy in Saco, Year; (HLS 1385) reci pi ent of fi rst p1 ace honors in the Sci ence Bowl competition of the Science Olympiad; (HLS 1372) Trooper Garry A. Curtis, of Cherryfield, reci­ pient of the 1990 Maine State Police Meritorious Crai g Dorai s, of Thornton Academy in Saco, Service Award; (HLS 1386) reci pi ent of fi rst p1 ace honors in the Sci ence Bowl competition of the Science Olympiad; (HLS 1373) David A. Donnelly, of Boy Scout Troop #805 in Windham, who has attained the high rank and dis­ Jeremy Fi nk, of Thornton Academy in Saco, tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1387) recipient of fi rst place honors in the Science Bowl compet it i on and second place honors in the Sounds of Edward I. Bernstein, of Portland, a dedicated Music category of the Science Olympiad; (HLS 1374) leader who has served the City of Portland, Cumber­ land County, this State and the Country for many Zachary Oberzan, of Thornton Academy in Saco, years. Hi s 21 years as counci lman for the Ci ty of recipient of fi rst place honors in the Science Bowl Portland is the longest term ever served on the competition and second place honors in the Sounds of council by anyone; (HLS 1388) Music category of the Science Olympiad; (HLS 1375) Jeanet te Qui rk, of Abbott, who has earned the Eric Beausoleil, of Thornton Academy in Saco, distinction of being the Salutatorian of the 1990 recipient of second place honors in the Write it - Do graduating class at Piscataquis County Community High it and Sounds of Mus i c categori es and thi rd place School; (HLS 1389) honors in the Get-Your-Bearings category of the Science Olympiad; (HLS 1376) Amanda Langlai s, of Sangervi 11 e, who has earned

H-52 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 the distinction of being the Valedictorian of the 1990; (HlS 1403) 1990 graduating class at Piscataquis County Community High School; (HLS 1390) Pol ice Captai n Charl es Shuman, of Hol den, on the occasion of his retirement from the Brewer Police Sarah J. Thi st1 e, of Dover - Foxcroft, who has Department, whose 25 years of dedicated service as a earned the distinction of being the Salutatorian of public servant exemplify the spirit of Maine and its the 1990·graduating class at Foxcroft Academy; (HLS citizens; (HLS 1404) 1391) the top ten students of the Sanford High School John Santore, of Sebec. who has earned the di s­ class of 1990: Nathan H. Saunders, Valedictorian; tinction of being the Valedictorian of the 1990 Isaiah Stackhouse, Salutatorian; Michelle A. graduating class at Foxcroft Academy; (HLS 1392) Guillemette; Bruce W. MacKinnon, Jr.; Erika K. Helms; David E. McCall; Jennifer M. King; Sarah B. Herlihy; the top ten students of the 1990 graduating class Donna P. Giguere; and Jason S. MacConnell; (HLS 1405) of Edward Little High School: Heidi Kern, Kimberly Taylor, Nicole Armstrong, Matthew Clements, Jason Joshua M. Wilson, who has earned the distinction Grant, Leigh Creighton, Kevin Kanda, Elizabeth of being named the Valedictorian of the 1990 gradu­ Morrison, Pamela Leong and Kirk Hill; (HLS 1393) ating class at Deering High School; (HLS 1406) Donald Sturgeon, of Old Town, on the occasion of Theodore Dolan, who has earned the distinction of being recognized as Principal of the Year and for his being named the Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating accomplishments as a leader in education and several class at Deering High School; (HlS 1407) Old Town community and civic organizations; (HLS 1394) Jany K. Jacob, who has the distinction of being Mr. and Mrs. Guy Page, of Stockholm, and exten­ named the Honor Essayist of the 1990 graduating class ding our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th at Deering High School; (HlS 1408) Wedding Anniversary, June 16, 1990; (HLS 1395) Thomas R. Bennett, who has the distinction of the top twenty students from the class of 1990 at bei ng named the Bi b1 e Reader of the 1990 graduat i ng Mountain Valley High School: Ronda Billings, Debra class at Deering High School; (HLS 1409) Jean Boudreau, Kelly A. Briggette, Heidi Broomhall, Suzanne Clark, Matthew F. Cohen, Troy Dayon, Tasha L. Mrs. June Roys Murphy, a ki nd and dear res i dent Dumont, Susan Gawtry, Christina A. Gestaut, Andrea l. of livermore Falls, the community's oldest citizen Holmquist, Cricket A. Prentiss, Scott B. Richard, and holder of the Boston Post cane, who celebrated Michael J. Richards, Kevin R. Rouleau, Jason R. the occas i on of her 105th bi rthday with famil y and Sanchez, Michael Stickney, Melody Touchette, Susan friends; (HlS 1410) Weirich and Donald A. Windover; (HLS 1396) Aaron Conant, who has earned the distinction of Former Representative and Mrs. Francis Perry, of being one of the top 10 students of the 1990 gradu­ Mexico, Maine, on the 50th anniversary of their ating class at Te1star Regional High School; (HlS wedding, May 27, 1990; a happy anniversary to two 1411 ) special people to whom we send best wishes for a wonderful day and many wonderful memories; (HLS 1397) Anthony Stevens, who has earned the di st i nct ion of being one of the top 10 students of the 1990 Trevor Worcester, who has earned the di st i nct ion graduating class at Telstar Regional High School; of being named Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating (HLS 1412) class at Mattanawcook Academy; (HlS 1398) Dorothy Mori sset te, of Auburn, reci pi ent of the Sean Tibbs, who has earned the distinction of 1990 National Community Service Award from the being named Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class American Association of Retired Persons in appre­ at Mattanawcook Academy; (HLS 1399) ciation of her outstanding volunteer service to the community; (HlS 1413) Ryan A. Martin, of Boy Scout Troop #189 in Fort Kent. who has attained the high rank and distinction Charl es Dunton, whose 50 years of servi ce to the of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1400) Huntoon Hi 11 Grange #398 in Wi scasset exempl ify the generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1414) Bertrand Albert, of Frenchville, who has been honored with the 1990 Citizen of the Year Award by Malcolm Wilson, of Sidney, whose unceasing the Town of Frenchvi 11 e for hi s unfail i ng devotion efforts and dedication on behalf of the mentally ill, and outstanding service to the town and its residents statewide and nationally, demonstrate a level of for 28 years; (HlS 1401) caring that few of us achieve in a lifetime of service. His focus on this issue has compelled the the Fairfield United Methodist Church, on the State and the Nation to address the pH ght of the occas i on of its Sesqui centenni al and extendi ng best mentally ill and the resultant responsibility of wishes to the members and friends of the congregation society to these citizens. Malcolm Wilson's work has as they observe this special commemorative event; i nspi red us to be better as a community and as i ndi­ (HLS 1402) vidual people; (HlS 1415) Helen Doll. of Augusta, and extending our best Joseph Mattos, of Sidney, on being named Maine's wishes on the occasion of her 88th Birthday, May 28, Distinguished Principal for 1990, whose love and H-53 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 devotion for the well-being of chUdren at the James the Wilton area most of his life, on the occasion of H. Bean School can be compared to that of a bene­ his 80th birthday, May 24, 1990; (HLS 1428) volent father. He nurtures within the children a thirst for knowledge, a love for education and strong Dick Ray and his students at Oak Hill High positive self-esteem. Principal Mattos has brightened School, who won top statewide honors in the Maine the future for each of us by contributing so Energy Education Program's Youth Awards and Recog­ positively to the growth of so many; (HLS 1416) nition Program and have been chosen for top national honors through the Youth Awards for Excellence Jon Stroble, of Blaine, who has earned the Program sponsored by the National Energy Education dhtinction of being named the Valedictorian for the Development Program; (HLS 1429) 1990 graduating class at Central Aroostook High School; (HLS 1417) Josette Huntress, of Limestone, who has been selected Miss Limestone of 1990; (HLS 1430) Alan Bradstreet, of Bridgewater, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of Stephanie Coles, who has earned the distinction the 1990 graduating class at Central Aroostook High of being named the Salutatorian of the 1990 gradu­ School; (HLS 1418) ating class at Penquis Valley High School in Milo; (HLS 1431) Megan Elizabeth Walker, of Bangor, a popular, talented and exemplary student from Bangor High Ryan Bradeen, who has earned the di st i nct i on of School whose tragic death has saddened citizens being named the Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating throughout Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1419) class at Penquis Valley High School in Milo; (HLS 1432) Natha li e L. Jami son, of Randolph, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of Diane Dow, who has earned the distinction of the 1990 graduating class of the University of Maine being named the First Honor Essayist of the 1990 at Orono; (HLS 1420) graduating class at Penquis Valley High School in Milo; (HLS 1433) Natasha Robinson, an 8th grader at Valley Junior High School in Bingham, winner of the Somerset County Jami e Morri 11, who has earned the di st i nct i on of Spelling Bee; (HLS 1421) being named the Second Honor Essayist of the 1990 graduating class at Penquis High School in Milo; (HLS Lewis and Katharyn Munster, of Rockwood, and 1434) extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 29, 1990; (HLS 1422) Joan Hamlin Bishop, on the occasion of her retirement as an elementary teacher in School the top ten students from the cl ass of 1990 at Administrative District #41, whose 31 years as an Gray - New Gloucester High School: Jennifer Graham, educator exemplify the spirit of Maine and its Valedictorian; Heather Searles, Salutatorian; dedicated teachers; (HLS 1435) Kimberly Barton; Jennifer Kenney; Stephen Hendry; Sarah Mosher; Kathleen Celler; Daniel Cobb; Salley Helen Doble Carey, on the occasion of her retire­ Laskey; and Kenneth Knapp; (HLS 1423) ment as an elementary teacher in School Adminis­ trative District #41, whose 36 years as an educator Anita Merritt, of Cherryfield, a counselor at exemplify the spirit of Maine and its dedicated Jonesport - Beals High School, who has been named the teachers; (HLS 1436) 1990 Outstanding Counselor for Maine by the New England Association of College Admission Counselors; Ethelyn G. Treworgy, on the occasion of her (HLS 1424) retirement as a teacher in School Administrative District #41, whose 25 years as an educator exemplify David P. Koman, Chief of Police in Brewer from the spi rit of Mai ne and its dedi cated teachers; (HLS April 17, 1973, to June 1,1990, on his retirement 1437) from a distinguished thirty-two year career. Through Chi ef Koman's efforts, the Brewer Pol i ce Department Judson C. Gerrish, Jr., on the occasion of his was reorgani zed and moderni zed to its present retirement as a teacher at Penquis Valley High standards of excellence; (HLS 1425) School, whose 27 years as an educator exempl i fy the spirit of Maine and its dedicated teachers; (HLS 1438) the following top students from the class of 1990 who have earned honor parts in the Buckfield High C. Edwin Treworgy, on the occasion of his retire­ School graduation exercises: Camille Schuler, Daniel ment as a teacher at Penquis Valley High School, M. Damon, Michelle Emmons and Stacy Ann Crocker; (HLS whose 27 years as an educator exemplify the spirit of 1426) Maine and its dedicated teachers; (HLS 1439) Harry Tuttle, on the occasion of his retirement Ann Louise Chenery, on the occasion of her as a school bus driver for the Town of Albion, whose retirement from School Administrative District #41, 41 years of conscientious service and one million whose 35 years in the field of education exemplify miles without incident or accident are an extra­ the spirit of Maine and its dedicated citizens; (HLS ordinary accomplishment greatly appreciated by the 1440) people of Maine; (HLS 1427) Larry Homer, on the occasion of his retirement as Kilburn R. Melendy, who has been a resident of a teacher in School Administrative District #41, H-54 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 whose 22 years as an educator exemplify the spirit of tori an; Wendy Riggs, Salutatorian; Pamela Jordan; Maine and its dedicated teachers; (HLS 1441) Tammy Pelletier; Angela Hastings; Betsy Wakefield; Steven Jones; Leslie Gordon; Amity Laux; and Victoria Dennh Mi chaud, of Boy Scout Troop #270 in Ste. Weed; (HLS 1454) Agathe, who has attained the high rank and dis­ tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1442) Reverend Jack Perkins, on the occasion of his retirement after 20 years of dedicated service to the the Auburn Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team first Parish Congregational Church of Gorham. Jack members: Ben Macri, Allison Driscoll, Corrie Cutler, wi 11 remain in the hearts of those he served, remem­ Sarah Howard, Josh Rogers, Josh MHche11 and Ni chol e bered for his warmth and wit, his guidance and Belanger, who placed first with their presentation of counsel, his caring and concern, and, most of all, the Seven Wonders of the World at the state Odyssey for his abiding friendship; (HLS 1455) of the Mind competition held in Skowhegan, making them eligible to compete in the World Competition Meredith Hews, for the academic excellence for being hosted by the University of Iowa; (HLS 1443) which she has been named the Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class of Washburn District High School; Christian Hogendorn, of Vassalboro, who has been (HLS 1456) named a National Merit Scholar and whose qualities as a scholar, dnigent worker and leader are those of Bobbi Jo Maynard, for the academic excellence for which Maine and its citizens can be proud; (HLS 1444) whi ch she has been named the Val edi ctori an of the 1990 graduating class of Washburn District High Ed and Louisa Winston, of Kennebunk, a very School; (HLS 1457) special couple to whom we send best wishes for a happy day and many wonderful memories on the occasion Tricia Decker, who for academic excellence has of thei r 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 19, 1990; been named one of the top ten students from the (HLS 1445) Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HLS 1458) Armando Ogarrio Castro, who spent the 1989 - 1990 academic year at foxcroft Academy where he partici­ Mr. and Mrs. Milton Alley, of South Addison, on pated in school and communHy activHies as an the occas i on of the 65th anni versary of thei r exchange student from his native Oaxazo, Mexico; (HLS marriage, May 16, 1990; (HLS 1459) 1446) J. Ho 11 i s Wyman, who represented Washi ngton Marko Keba, who spent the 1989 - 1990 academi c County in the Maine Senate for 12 terms, on the year at foxcroft Academy where he participated in occasion of his 90th birthday, June 6, 1990; (HLS schoo 1 and communHy act i vH i es as an exchange 1460) student from his native Pula, Yugoslavia; (HLS 1447) Beth Newton, who for academic excellence has been Peter flotten, of Caswell, who has been named named one of the top ten students from the Wi scasset Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class of Lime­ High School graduating class of 1990; (HLS 1461) stone High School; (HLS 1448) Robert E. Shiels, a well-known and respected Dominic Ayotte, of Caswell, who has been named resident of the Wiscasset community, who was active Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class of Lime­ in several civic and social organizations, including stone High School; (HLS 1449) the Wiscasset budget committee and the Lincoln County Historical Society. Mr. Shiels was an avid boater and Nicky Cyr, a student at the Granite Street School a past commander of the Coast Guard Auxil i ary; (IN in Millinocket, who was named the 1990 top fund­ MEMORIAM) (HLS 1462) raiser in the statewide Multiple Sclerosis Read-a­ thon; (HLS 1450) Matt Andrews, who for academic excellence has been named one of the top ten students from the David Dearing, Principal of the Granite Street Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HLS School in Millinocket, for his efforts and support of 1463) the 1990 Multiple Sclerosis Read-a-thon which helped his school win top statewide fund-raising honors; Kara Dalke, who for academi c excellence has been (HLS 1451) named one of the top ten students from the Wi scasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HLS 1464) Nick Pearce, a student and outstanding athlete at Orono High School, who has been awarded a scholarship Tricia faulkingham, who for academic excellence by the Maine Sports Hall of fame as a 1990 High has been named one of the top ten students from the School Scholar/Athlete; (HLS 1452) Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HLS 1465) Dr. Rowland french, on the occasion of his retirement, whose dedication and commitment in Shannon Glidden, who for academic excellence has serving the medical and surgical needs of the been named one of the top ten students from the Eastport communi ty for 37 years exempl i fy the spi ri t Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HLS of Maine and its citizens; (HLS 1453) 1466) the top ten students from the class of 1990 at Aaron Leavitt, who for academic excellence has Livermore falls High School: Trisha Young, Valedic- been named one of the top ten students from the H-55 HOUSE lEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990

Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HlS Charlene Davis, for academic excellence which has 1467) earned her the distinction of being named the Vale­ dictorian for the 1990 graduating class of Washington Jennifer leigh, who for academic excellence has Academy; (HlS 1483) been named one of the top ten students from the Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HlS Cheryl Davis, for academic excellence which has 1468) earned her the distinction of being named the Saluta­ torian for the 1990 graduating class of Washington Ethan Tancredi, who for academi c excell ence has Academy; (HlS 1484) been named one of the top ten students from the Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HlS Cheryl Davis, of Cutler, a member of the 1990 1469) graduating class of Washington Academy, who is the recipient of the 1990 Principal's Award in recog­ Rhonda Wanser, who for academi c excellence has nition of outstanding academic achievement and been named one of the top ten students from the citizenship; (HlS 1485) Wiscasset High School graduating class of 1990; (HlS 1470) Paul a Costley, for academi c excell ence whi ch has earned her the distinction of being named 1st Honor Roy D. loux, Superi ntendent of Schools, on the Essayist for the 1990 graduating class of Washington occasion of his retirement after 15 years of dedi­ Academy; (HlS 1486) cated service to the Auburn community; (HlS 1471) Robert Burns, for academic excellence which has Mr. and Mrs. Wi 11 i am Ell i ot, of Rumford, on the earned him the distinction of being named 2nd Honor occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Essayist for the 1990 graduating class of Washington Mrs. Elliot were married by the Reverend E. E. Academy; (HlS 1487) Brewster at the Rumford Center Congregational Church on March 22, 1940; (HlS 1472) Kathie Pooler, who has earned the distinction of being the Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class Stella Cecilia Baum, of Rumford, and extending at Fort Kent Community High School; (HlS 1488) our best wishes on the occasion of her 80th Birthday, May 27, 1990; (HlS 1473) Peter Dumont, who has earned the distinction of being the Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class Ray lund, upon bei ng named the "IBM Mai ne Teacher at Fort Kent Community High School; (HlS 1489) of the Year"; (HlS 1474) Peter Paradis, who has earned the distinction of Bob Cote, upon recei vi ng the "1990 Contri but ion being an Honor Essayist of the 1990 graduating class to Amateur Football Award"; (HlS 1475) at Fort Kent Community High School; (HlS 1490) Cathy Coffman, for her excellent work with Sister Gabrielle Michaud, of the Daughter of "Postscripts"; (HlS 1476) Wi sdom in Ste. Agathe, on the occas i on of her Golden Jubi 1ee and in appreci at i on of her years of devoted the Boothbay Region High School Girls Track Team, service as a medical professional to the people of winners of the Class C State Championship held in Maine; (HlS 1491) Bangor on June 2, 1990; (HlS 1477) Mary Treworgy Cunningham, of Ellsworth, on the the Steering Committee of the Town of Glenburn, occas i on of her 100th bi rthday, June 12, 1990; (HlS for the revival of Glenburn Day in celebration of a 1492) vital and unified community committed to the popula­ t i on of the young, the old, the 1ongt i me res i dents Daisy Roberts, of limestone, on the occasion of and those who are newly establishing roots; (HlS 1478) her retirement, whose 22 years as a limestone Elemen­ tary School teacher exemplify the spirit of Maine and Beth Charczynski, for academi c excel 1ence whi ch its dedicated teachers; (HlS 1493) has earned her the distinction of being named the Valedictorian for the 1990 graduating class of Helen P. Knight, of limestone, on the occasion of Jonesport - Beals High School; (HlS 1479) her retirement, whose 10 years as an educator in the limestone School System and efforts in establishing a Christopher Crowley, for academic excellence school for the handicapped, which is named in her which has earned him the distinction of being named honor, exemplify the spirit of Maine and its dedi­ the Salutatorian for the 1990 graduating class of cated educators; (HlS 1494) Jonesport - Beals High School; (HlS 1480) Rinette O'Donnell, of limestone, whose 21 years Christopher Thomas, for academic excellence which as a limestone Elementary School teacher exemplify has earned him the distinction of being named the top the spirit of Maine and its dedicated teachers; (HlS student of the 1990 graduating class of Machias 1495) Memorial High School; (HlS 1481) the limestone and Caswell United Methodist Mi chel e lenfestey, for academi c excell ence whi ch Church, on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary and has earned her the distinction of being named one of extendi ng best wi shes to the members of the congre­ the two top students of the 1990 graduating class of gation as they observe this special event; (HlS 1496) Machias Memorial High School; (HlS 1482)

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Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wood, of El i ot, on the ment after 40 years of dedi cated servi ce as a fi re occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1497) fighter in central Aroostook County; (HLS 1510) Louise E. Mahar, of Bridgewater, on the occasion Patricia Frank, of Canaan, for her outstanding of her 100th birthday, June 23, 1990; (HLS 1498) achi evement wi th the Rai nbow Gi rl sin both the State of Maine and the United States; (HLS 1511) Thomas H. St. Louis, of Old Town, beloved husband of Eileen (Taylor) St. Louis, a well-known and Sheldon Lauritsen, former Principal of the Year respected member of the communi ty who had served as and a member of the Aroostook Regional Principals Parks and Recreation Di rector for the City of 01 d Association, the Maine Elementary Principals Asso­ Town and was named the outstandi ng recreation ciation and the National Association of Elementary director of Maine in 1972. Mr. St. Louis was an School Principals, on the occasion of his retirement active participant in civic, state, and fraternal after 12 years as Principal of the Washburn School organizations, having served on the Old Town City and 25 years as Principal of the Limestone K-8 Council, the Maine Parks and Recreation Association Schoo 1, whose commitment and dedi cat i on to education and as a state deputy for the Maine State Council in Maine is appreciated by all of Maine and its Knights of Columbus; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1499) citizens; (HLS 1512) Amy French, Jenny Gajtkowski, Andrea Gallant, Chrystal E. Ward, an outstanding homemaker and Joey Gildred, Matt Lenfestey, Erica Richardson, Tasha citizen of Limestone, who was well-known for her Stevens, James Sawyer, Kathryn Mathias, Suzanne civic contributions to the community as well as her Lei ghton, Rachel Keach and Andrew Anderson, students dedicated service to the University of Maine Coopera­ at the Belgrade Central School, who have received the tive Extension of Aroostook County; (IN MEMORIAM) Presi dent i a 1 Award for thei r schol ast i c performance (HLS 1513) during the past four years; (HLS 1500) Andrew Kinley, of Fairfield, who has earned the Starr Wadleigh, Heather Sprague and Kristy distinction of being the Valedictorian of the 1989 Knight, students at the Belgrade Central School, who graduating class at Lawrence High School; (HLS 1514) have received the Presidential Award for extra effort in thei r academi c work duri ng the 1ast four years; the Reverend Arthur H. St. Pierre, pastor of (HLS 1501) Fairfield's Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, on the occasion of his retirement after Amy Hutchins, recipient of the 1990 Bob Clark havi ng served the pari sh since June of 1981; (HLS Memorial Award; (HLS 1502) 1515) the Post Polio Support Group of Maine and the Alison Barbara Chase, who has earned the Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the for their work on behalf of the estimated 2,000 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Academy; (HLS 1516) survivors of paralytic polio in Maine, on the occasion of Maine Polio Awareness Week, June 1 Anna Chase Belknap, who has earned the through 7, 1990; (HLS 1503) distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Academy; (HLS 1517) Warden John Ford, on the occasion of his retire­ ment after 20 years of serving Maine's sporting Kari Leigh Rosa, who has earned the distinction publi c, whose abil ity to apprehend "jackers" wi 11 be of bei ng named one of the top ten students of the long remembered; (HLS 1504) 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Academy; (HLS 1518) Bill Calden, of Jay, whose heroic efforts saved Tammy Lynn Boynton, who has earned the Ryan Nemi from drowning in Tim Pond on June 10, 1990; distinction of being named one of the top ten (HLS 1505) students of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Academy; (HLS 1519) Maria Hoskins, of Topsham, on the occasion of her 80th birthday, June 27, 1990; (HLS 1506) Amy Louise Brunner, who has earned the distinction of being named one of the top ten the top ten students of the 1990 graduating class students of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln of Mt. Ararat High School: Jayme Ahearn, Michelle Academy; (HLS 1520) Breton, Elizabeth Burroughs, Judson Caswell, Jillian Galle, Lisa Giles, Carolyn Gillette, Jennifer Rahn, Samuel Standish Nichols, who has earned the Anna Swinbourne and Kathryn Tremper; (HLS 1507) distinction of being named one of the top ten students of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Todd Hanlon, of Boy Scout Troop #58 in Academy; (HLS 1521) Cumberland, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1508) Thomas Edward Keegan, who has earned the distinction of being named one of the top ten Leon E. and Florence (Nelson) Hopkins, and students of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln extending best wishes on the occasion of thei r 50th Academy; (HLS 1522) Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1509) Peter Lyle Cullen, who has earned the distinction Weldon "Pete" McPherson, chief of the Presque of bei ng named one of the top ten students of the Isle Fire Department, on the occasion of his retire- 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Academy; (HLS 1523)

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Daryl Jason Rawns1ey, who has earned the Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stanford, of Scarborough, distinction of being named one of the top ten on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their students of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln marriage, March 25, 1990; (HLS 1538) Academy; (HLS 1524) Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crowley, of Addison, and Deborah Leigh Russell, who has earned the extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r distincti·on of being named one of the top ten 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1539) students of the 1990 graduating class of Lincoln Academy; (HLS 1525) Wendy Watson, for the academic excellence for which she has been named the Salutatorian of the 1990 Anna Coombs, of Damari scot ta Mi 11 s, on the graduating class of Presque Isle High School; (HLS occasion of her 90th birthday; (HLS 1526) 1540) Peter Rines, of Wiscasset, whose actions that led Kenneth Reeves, for the academi c excellence for to the finding of David Morton, Jr., a youngster from which he has been named the Valedictorian of the 1990 Whitefield lost in the woods, truly exemplify the graduat i ng class of Presque Isle Hi gh School; (HLS warm and generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; 1541 ) (HLS 1527) Shirley and Anna Pratt, of Phippsburg, on the J. Gordon Merry, beloved husband of Ann (Grover) occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, May 14, Merry and a well-known and respected citizen of 1990; (HLS 1542) Wiscasset, who served as the town's fire chief for 22 years and actively part i ci pated in 1oca 1, county and Samuel and Lorraine Crosby, of Georgetown, who state fire chief associations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS eel ebrated the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age on 1528) June 10, 1990; (HLS 1543) Sare A. Bernier, who for high academic achieve­ Cyrus and Marjorie Parlin, of Anson, on the ment has earned the distinction of being one of the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1544) top 3 students of the 1990 graduating class of fort fairfield High School; (HLS 1529) Lisa M. Hunt, of Livermore falls, a student at Husson College, whose academic achievement has earned John J. Nelson, III, who for high academic her the distinction of being named a Blaine House achi evement has earned the di st i nct i on of bei ng one Scholar; (HLS 1545) of the top 3 students of the 1990 graduating class of fort fairfield High School; (HLS 1530) Trisha L. Young, a 1990 graduate of Livermore falls High School, whose academic achievement has Rebecca L. Lunn, who for hi gh academi c achi eve­ earned her the distinction of being named a Blaine ment has earned the distinction of being one of the House Scholar; (HLS 1546) top 3 students of the 1990 graduating class of fort fairfield High School; (HLS 1531) James Elwood Thompson, Jr., of Boy Scout Troop #300 in Wells, who has attained the high rank and Monique R. Johnston, for the academic excellence distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1547) for whi ch she has been named 1st Honor Essayi st of the 1990 graduating class of Central Aroostook High Becky Durr, Jay McCready, Ashley Skinner and John School; (HLS 1532) Campbell, of Southern Aroostook Community High School, whose efforts were instrumental in securing a Kendra M. Lunn, for the academic excellence for classroom-based innovative education grant from the whi ch she has been named the 2nd Honor Essayi st of state Department of Education. The grant, titled the 1990 graduating class of Central Aroostook High "Student Mentors: Positive Peer Practice" is desi gned School; (HLS 1533) to improve the academic performance of elementary pupils by using a pool of high school student Nicole J. flewelling, for the academic excellence mentors; (HLS 1548) for which she has been named the Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class of Easton High School; (HLS francis and Ida McBreairty, and extending our 1534) best wishes on the celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1549) Jennifer J. Richardson, for the academic excel- 1ence for whi ch she has been named the Sal utatori an Heather Di keman, of 01 d Orchard Beach, who has of the 1990 graduating class of Easton High School; been named to the Telegram All-State Class C Softball (HLS 1535) second team; (HLS 1550) Robyn J. Li bby, for the academi c exce 11 ence for Cathy Caouette, of 01 d Orchard Beach, who has which she has been named the 1st Honor Essayist of been named to the Telegram All-State Class C Softball the 1990 graduating class of Easton High School; (HLS first team; (HLS 1551) 1536) Erik J. Gaspar, of Boy Scout Troop #10, who has Herbert L. DeMerchant, for the academi c exce 1- attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle 1ence for which he has been named the 2nd Honor Scout; (HLS 1552) Essayist of the 1990 graduating class of Easton High School; (HLS 1537) St. Michael's Church, of Auburn, on the occasion

H-58 HOUSE lEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 of its 100th anniversary and extending best wishes to Rebecca L. Levesque, for the academi c excellence the fri ends and members of the congregation as they for whi ch she has been named the Sal utatori an of the celebrate this special event; (HlS 1553) 1990 graduating class of Wisdom High School in Ste. Agathe; (HLS 1568) James Smith, whose 29 years of dedication and commitment to the citizens of New Sharon as a select­ Tammy L. Martin, for the academic excellence for man typi.fy the generous spi ri t of Mai ne and its whi ch she has been named the Honor Essayi st of the citizens; (HLS 1554) 1990 graduating class of Wisdom High School in Ste. Agathe; (HlS 1569) David Walker, of Boy Scout Troop #10 in Bangor, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Masanobu Ikemiya, on the Tenth Anniversary of the Eagle Scout; (HlS 1555) Arcady Music Society, for his unique and singular contribution to the cultural 1 ife of the State of Dorothy F. Kraft, on her retirement after 25 Ma i ne and to the development and enhancement of the years of service to the town of Kittery, the last 8 musical abilities of a generation of Maine young years of which she served as Town Clerk. Her dedi­ people; (HlS 1570) cation and commitment to the citizens of Kittery is appreciated by all; (HLS 1556) Elizabeth Martin, for the academic excellence for whi ch she has been named the Val edi ctori an of the the members of the Traip Academy Gi r1s Softball 1990 graduating class of Schenck High School; (HLS Team, of Kittery, on winning their 3rd consecutive 1571 ) Class C State Softball Championship; (HLS 1557) Mildred Elizabeth Brown, of Patten, and extending Lill i an Anderson, of Warren, whose 24 years of our best wishes on the occasion of her 75th Birthday; dedicated service with the Augusta Mental Health (HlS 1572) Institute is appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HlS 1558) Jason Witham, for the academic excellence for which he has been named the Salutatorian of the 1990 Brother Herve Goulet S.C., on the occasion of his graduating class of Schenck High School; (HLS 1573) Golden Jubilee, July 29, 1990; (HLS 1559) Mr. and Mrs. Clifton B. Miles, on the occasion of the limestone Rotary Club, on the 50th anni­ their 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 9, 1990; versary of its founding in 1940; (HlS 1560) (HlS 1574) leroy and Melvina Souther, of livermore Falls, Michael and Evelyn Labun, of East Millinocket, on who have been named Outstandi ng Tree Farmers of New the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, England for 1990; (HLS 1561) August 31, 1990; (HlS 1575) Gladys Shorey, of Pittsfield, who celebrated her Wi 11 ard and Pri sd 11 a Mclaugh 1 in, of Medway, on 99th birthday on January 21, 1990; (HlS 1562) the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 15th, 1990; (HLS 1576) Mr. and Mrs. larry Webster, of Augusta, on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; (HlS 1563) Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Goodwi n, of Ell sworth, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary cele­ the Wells High School Marching Band, on its fine bration, July 28, 1990; (HlS 1577) parade performances at Di sney Worl d and EPCOT Center during April vacation; (HLS 1564) leta and Wendell Esterberg, of Ellsworth, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary cele­ Frank and Mary Nelson, of Monson, on the occasion bration, August 26, 1990; (HlS 1578) of thei r 50th weddi ng anni versary, August 11, 1990; (HlS 1565) Brien Gerald Walker, of Boy Scout Troop #179, in Ashland, who has attained the high rank and dis­ Bent Schlosser, who has served as a member of the tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1579) Office of Fiscal and Program Review since 1974 and as the Director of that office since 1984, and whose Kyle P. Ellis, of Boy Scout Troop #594, in dedicated efforts have served the legislature and the Phillips, who has attained the high rank and dis­ people of Maine for 18 years. Under Mr. Schlosser's tinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1580) leadership, the Oft;ce of Fiscal and Program Review has grown in staff and sophistication and has provi­ Robert D. Kautz, Superi ntendent of the Wells - ded necessary support, often round the clock, to the Ogunquit School Di stri ct, who has been awarded the Appropriations and Financial Affairs, Taxation, Audit Ma i ne Schoo 1 Superi ntendent Associ at ion's Annua 1 and Program Review and Transportation Committees. His Outstanding leadership Award for 1990; (HLS 1581) commitment to this Legislature and to the proper funct i oni ng of the 1egi slat i ve process is recogni zed Mrs. Sarah Lei ghton, who was presented the and appreciated; (HlS 1566) cherished gold-tipped Boston Post Cane on July 4, 1990, in honor of being the oldest dtizen in the Shawn R. Morneault, for the academic excellence town of limestone; (HlS 1582) for which he has been named the Valedictorian of the 1990 graduating class of Wisdom High School in Ste. A. Harold Fenlason, of Danforth, our respected Agathe; (HlS 1567) colleague, who served as member of the House of

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Representatives during the 107th, 108th and 109th Deputy Anthony Riley, a Member of Parliament from Legislatures, a man well-known as a caring and dedi­ the Island of Guernsey, and welcoming him on the cated citizen, who provided sound leadership to the occasion of his visit to the Maine State Capitol on State of Maine; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1583) August 13, 1990; (HLS 1597) Wendell and Arita Corson, of Athens, on the Mr. and Mrs. Dana H. Smith, Jr., who will cele­ occasi on . of the 45th anni versary of thei r marri age, brate the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age, August July 15, 1990; (HLS 1584) 17, 1990; (HLS 1598) Tressa Hafford, of Thomaston, and extending our Dorothy Elliot, for her 55 years of dedicated and best wi shes on the occasi on of her 90th Bi rthday, tireless service to the Rumford Grange; (HLS 1599) August 13, 1990; (HLS 1585) the Tennessee Highway Patrol, for its excellent Terry F. Hodski ns, whose dedi cat i on as Di rector job in providing security for the National Conference of Wells - Ogunquit Community Adult Education for the of State Legislatures' 1990 convention held in Nash­ past 9 years has been above and beyond the call of ville; (HLS 1600) duty and is sincerely appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HLS 1586) William S. Bates, of Hampden, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sanchez, of Watertown, 1601) Massachusetts, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September Elbert and Gladys O'Leary, of Allagash, and 1, 1990; (HLS 1587) extending best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 2, 1990; (HLS 1602) Neota Fowles Grady, of North Whitefield, on the occasion of her birthday celebration July 29, 1990, Gregory A. Jordan, of Boy Scout Troop #179 in whose dedication as an educator, civic leader and Ashland, who has attained the high rank and dis­ former Legislator is known by citizens throughout tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1603) Maine; (HLS 1588) Coaches Steve "Al" Feather and Terry Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Spaulding, of Madison, on Manager Roger Pillsbury and the 1990 State of Maine the 50th anniversary of their marriage, October 26, Babe Ruth Bambi no Champi ons from Messal onskee: Sunny 1990; (HLS 1589) Aslam, Nick Bragg, Robert Burnham, Erick Buschmann, Joshua Davis, Chris Douin, Matt Lenfestey, Eric Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Hobart, of Skowhegan, and Lewis, E.A. Makowski, Cameron McKay, Ben Pierce, extendi ng best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 64th Eddie Pillsbury, Robbie Pullen, Mike Spolyar and wedding anniversary; (HLS 1590) Chamby Zepeda who fi ni shed 4th in the New Engl and Regional Championship; (HLS 1604) Norman and Lydi a Chase, of Happy Farm in North Whitefield, and extending best wishes on the occasion the Skillin family, on the occasion of its family of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1591) reunion at Winslow Park in South Freeport, and extending best wishes to all attendees from the Miss Limestone Josette Huntress, who, in an United States, Canada and the Island of Kosrae of the unprecedented triple win, was crowned the 1990 Maine federated states of Micronesia who will join in the Potato Blossom Queen following the scholarship celebration of this annual event; (HLS 1605) pageant at Fort Fairfield. Josette also won the ta1 ent award and was named Mi ss Congeni ali ty; (HLS Ryan Werner, of Scarborough, winner of the 1592) national TAC Junior Olympics decathlon championship; (HLS 1606) Justin Joseph Franson, of Boy Scout Troop #594 in Farmi ngton, who has attai ned the hi gh rank and di s­ Richard C. Conrath, whose dedicated service as tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1593) President of the Central Maine Technical College from 1987 - 1990 is appreciated by the citizens of the Harry McKenney, member and director of the State of Maine; (HLS 1607) Augusta Rotary Cl ub, for recei vi ng the Paul Harri s Award in recognition of outstanding work in the George Vafiades, cofounder of the Penobscot community and in improvement of international Theater and continuing advocate for the enrichment of relations; (HLS 1594) theater arts in the Bangor and Southwest Harbor areas since 1974; (HLS 1608) Fernand and Pauline Cote, of Old Orchard Beach, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their Timothy Francis McMahon, of the Grant Memorial marriage, August 31, 1990; (HLS 1595) Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop #171 in Presque Isle, who has attained the high rank and distinction Richard J. Kahn, M.D., on his citation by the of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1609) American College of Physicians for outstanding per­ formance as Governor of the Maine Chapter of the Jeffrey Sexton, of Boy Scout Troop #9 in Bangor, American College of Physicians. This governor of the who has attained the high rank and distinction of year award is given annually in national competition; Eagle Scout; (HlS 1610) (HLS 1596) the Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department, overall H-60 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 winners of the 55th annual Aroostook County Fire and servi ce have been i nva 1uab 1e to the success of Chiefs' Association Fireman's Muster for the 2nd the organization; (HLS 1626) consecut i ve year and the 5th time in 7 years; (HLS 1611 ) Gayle M. Woodsum, who, as cofounder and Executive Director of "Looking Up," has performed an admirable the Finnish Farmers Club of Monson, on the role in leadership and social improvement. "Looking occasion of its 56th anniversary; (HLS 1612) Up" is an i nternat i onal nonprofit organi zat ion serving victims and survivors of child sexual abuse; Mr. and Mrs. Perlie Grant, of Harrington, on the (HLS 1627) occasion of their 55th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1613) Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Beal, of Ellsworth, on the Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Emerson, of Addi son, on the 50th anniversary of their marriage, August 31, 1990; occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1614) (HLS 1628) Converse Gray Fenn, of Rome and Bath, distin­ Patricia Hickey, of Old Orchard Beach, on the guished public servant, community leader and a occasi on of her retirement, whose 36 years of founder of the Belgrade Regional Health Center, teaching the youth of the Old Orchard Beach and former member of the Mai ne House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., areas exemplify the spirit of Maine former Rome Selectman and past president of the and its dedicated teachers; (HLS 1629) Belgrade Lakes Association; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1615) Robert M. McAtee, of Millinocket, beloved Mi lton W. Gri erson, for 39 years of servi ce wi th husband, son, father and grandfather, whose untimely the City of Rockland's Public Works Department; (HLS death has saddened family and friends; Mr. McAtee was 1616) a respected member of the community and enjoyed membership in church and community organizations; (IN the Arcady Festival Orchestra, for its efforts of MEMORIAM) (HLS 1630) international goodwill by organizing an exchange with the Klassika Leningrad Chamber Orchestra; (HLS 1617) the Certified Nurses Assistants working at the D'Youville Pavillion Nursing Home, of Lewiston, who the Kl assi ka Leni ngrad Chamber Orchestra and its are dedicated to providing quality care to the conductor Alexander Kantorov, for their goodwill patients at the Home; (HLS 1631) exchange wi th the Uni ted States through the Arcady Festival Orchestra; (HLS 1618) Game Warden Specialist Charles E. Davis, of Greenville, on his reti rement after 28 112 years of Lev Komarov, Reingardt Sigle and the Northwest dedicated service to the people of Maine and to the Trust for Construction and Assembly of High Voltage Department of Fisheries and Wildlife; (HlS 1632) Transmission Lines and Substations of Leningrad USSR, whose efforts made possible the transatlantic trans­ Sister Janice Murphy, of the Sisters of Mercy, on portation for the K1assika Orchestra in its goodwill the occasion of her 25th Jubilee; (HLS 1633) exchange wi th the Uni ted States through the Arcady Festival Orchestra; (HLS 1619) Mr. and Mrs. Mi chae 1 LaBun, of East Mill i nocket, and extending our best wishes on the occasion of Lawrence Hathorne, on the occasion of his retire­ their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1634) ment as pastor at the West Minot Union Church after 20 years of dedi cated servi ce to the community; (HLS Albert L. and Polly F. Moore, on the 50th anni­ 1620) versary of their marriage, October 4, 1990; (HLS 1635) Mi chae 1 P. Dwell e, of Boy Scout Troop #604 in Cecil L. and Bernice C. Nutting, of Fairfield, on Winthrop, who has attained the high rank and dis­ the 50th anniversary of their marriage, September 25, tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1621) 1990; (HLS 1636) Chri stopher Benson, of Boy Scout Troop #604 in the Franklin County Agricultural Society, on the Winthrop, who has attained the high rank and dis­ occasion of its 150th anniversary, September 16, tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1622) 1990, and extending our best wishes for its continued success in serving the citizens of Franklin County; Erica Dorso, of Augusta, who has been named 1990 (HLS 1637) Little Miss America in the National Pageant; (HLS 1623) Carl and Irene Brown, lifelong residents of Waldo County, whose dedication to their community through Mr. and Mrs. Perley Gaudet, of Scarborough, on involvement with religious, educational, athletic and the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their service organizations is appreciated by the citizens marriage, September 11, 1990; (HLS 1624) of Maine; (HLS 1638) Edward and Evange 1i ne Joseph, of Watervi 11 e, on Mi sty D. McBri erty, of Dover-Foxcroft, reci pi ent the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on of the Gol d Award, the hi ghest achi evement in Gi rl August 4, 1990; (HLS 1625) Scouting; (HLS 1639) Barbara Bostad, cofounder of "Looki ng Up," an Alfred and Elinor Robinson, of Dover-Foxcroft, on international nonprofit organization serving victims the 60th anniversary of their marriage, September 27, and survivors of child sexual abuse, whose leadership 1990; (HLS 1640)

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Charles and Margaret Higgins, of Charleston, on John St. Peter, of Millinocket, beloved family the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age, October 9, member and teacher who was known for active partici­ 1990; (HLS 1641) pation in civic, church and social activities; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1656) Dr. J. Harvey and Frances M. Si gafoos, for thei r 51 years of medi cal servi ce and for provi di ng many Silvia M. Wakefield, of Kittery, on the occasion years of· compass i onate health care to the people of of her 100th birthday; (HLS 1657) Cushing and surrounding towns; (HLS 1642) Frank R. Kauffman, who has been named the Kittery David L. Moulton, a Scarborough native now Citizen of the Year for 1990 in honor of his numerous residing in the Washington, D.C., area, who is the years of magnanimous servi ce to the communi ty reci pi ent of the Bi g "M" award for hi s work in including membership in the State Legislature, the developing and improving the Maine State Society; town council and the board of selectmen; (HLS 1658) (HLS 1643) Joshua Paul Edwards, of Naples, who has attained Ethan Nedeau, a student at Lincoln Academy in the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS Newcastle, winner of the 1600 meter and 3200 meter 1659) raCeS in the 1990 Cl ass B State Track Champi onshi p; (HLS 1644) Bob and Geraldine Hunnewell, of Bingham, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Mr. and Mrs. Phillip K. Libby, of Millinocket, on 50th Wedding Anniversary, October 10, 1990; (HLS 1660) the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on August 17, 1990; (HLS 1645) Hazel M. Ames, of Berwick, and extending our best wi shes on the occasi on of her 90th Bi rthday, Ralph and Lola Smith, of Rockland, and extending September 6, 1990; (HLS 1661) our best wishes on the occasion of their 70th Wedding Anniversary, October 11, 1990; (HLS 1646) Mr. and Mrs. Dona 1d Webber, of El i ot, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Robert and Inez Green, of Sebec, and extending 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1662) our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1647) Carl and Thelma Bragg, of Fairfield, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Christine Pierce, on the occasion of her retire­ 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1663) ment as assessor for the Town of Well s, whose 35 years of servi ce in vari ous capac it i es for the town Michael Paul Beeler, of Boy Scout Troop #47 in exempl ify the dedi cated spi rit of Mai ne IS ci t i zens; Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and (HLS 1648) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1664) the Bangor Symphony Orchestra for its contri­ Marc Weston Paul sen, of Boy Scout Troop #47 in butions to the City of Bangor and the State of Maine, Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and and extending our best wishes on the occasion of its distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1665) 95th Birthday; (HLS 1649) Mr. and Mrs. Willi am Dow, of Frankli n, on the Philomena Baker-Myerowitz, who won the 10,000 occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1666) meter race-walk at the T.A.C. U.S. Masters Champions meet in Indianapolis; (HLS 1650) Peggy Leighton, of Amherst, who has been selected as the New England Home Health Care Certified Nurse the Spurwink School, for its dedicated service to Assistant of the Year for 1990; (HLS 1667) children and adults with emotional and developmental disabilities, autism and other handicaps; and exten­ John Larson, III, of Boy Scout Troop #179 in ding our best wishes on the occasion of its 30th Ashland, who has attained the high rank and dis­ anniversary; (HLS 1651) tinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1668) Stephen Ell wood, who has been named Maine I s 1991 Andy Jordan, of Boy Scout Troop #179 in Ashland, Teacher of the Year; (HLS 1652) who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1669) John and Josephine Rapose, and extending best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anni­ Dorothy Jean Segee, on the occasion of her versary, October 22, 1990; (HLS 1653) retirement after 16 years of dedi cated servi ce as a secretary at the Opal Myrick School in East Reney and Ari e Therri en, of Jay, and extendi ng Millinocket; (HLS 1670) best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r 50th Weddi ng Anniversary; (HLS 1654) Helen Bouchard, of East Millinocket, on the occasion of her retirement after 21 years as a dedi­ Si ster Jani ce Murphy, whose twenty-five years of cated teacher at the Medway Middle School; (HLS 1671) servi ce in the sisterhood for the Di ocese of Portland, seven years of which were as a pastoral John L. Rhoda, on the occas i on of hi s reti rement associ ate of St. Loui s Pari sh, Limestone, exempl ify after 21 years as a dedicated teacher at Schenck High the spirit of the community, the church and its School in East Millinocket; (HLS 1672) dedicated people; (HLS 1655)

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Andrew B. Hopkins, on the occasion of his retire­ our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding ment after 31 years as a dedicated teacher and Anniversary; (HLS 1689) principal at Schenck High School in East Millinocket; (HLS 1673) Cora Harvey, and extending best wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday, November 7, 1990; Herb Libby, of Leeds, on the occasion of his (HLS 1690) 100th birthday, October 14, 1990; (HLS 1674) Clarence L. Gagnon, on the occasion of his recog­ Carole Harrison, of Penobscot, who was elected as nition by the Country Music Jamboree of Maine and the Presi dent of the Veterans of Forei gn Wars Auxil i ary City of Caribou who have declared Sunday, October 28, for the State of Maine; (HLS 1675) 1990, "Larry Dean" Appreciation Day, in honor of his talent and his contribution to country western music Lawrence and Phyllis Rowe, and extending our best in Aroostook County and the State of Maine; (HLS 1691) wishes on the occasion of their 57th Wedding Anniver­ sary; (HLS 1676) Reuben and Doris Lancaster, of Milo, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r Patrick M. Heath, of Boy Scout Troop #82 in 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1692) Bucksport, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1677) Arthur McKinne Stires, of Newcastle, a beloved family member and former architectural editor with the Powell Memorial Center at Northern Maine House and Garden Magazi ne, who wi 11 be fondl y remem­ General Hospital, whose Developmental Training Day bered by many in his community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS Program received national accreditation from the 1693) Accreditation Council on Services for People with Developmental Disabilities; (HLS 1678) Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Cote, of Augus ta, and ex­ tending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th the citizens in the Town of Hermon, who are Wedding Anniversary, November 11, 1990; (HLS 1694) commit ted to preservi ng a vi gorous and united community; (HLS 1679) Mr. and Mrs. Wil son Has 1am, of Hancoc k, and ex­ tending our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Steve Boyd, of Boy Scout Troop #8 in Bangor, who Wedding Anniversary, November 11, 1990; (HLS 1695) has attained the high rank and disUnction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1680) Ava Foster, of Mil bri dge, and extendi ng our best wi shes on the occas i on of her 100th Bi rthday, Marie "Sis" Reed, upon the dedication of November 12, 1990; (HLS 1696) Rockland's Breakwater Park in her honor for her years of tireless, one-person, voluntary efforts in keeping Bernice M. Blagdon, beloved family member and the many small park areas and traffic islands planted respected citizen of Wiscasset, whose professional with flowers to beautify the city; (HLS 1681) career i ncl uded appoi ntment as Regi strar of Probate for Li nco 1n County and who served as a secretary for Wilford and Virginia Merrill, of Solon, who the Maine State Police and the Veteran's Adminis­ celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage on tration at Togus. Mrs. Blagdon enjoyed membership in October 12, 1990; (HLS 1682) several organizations and was a member of the St. Philip'S Episcopal Church; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1697) Frank X. Pomerleau, founder of Frank Pomerleau Inc., Central Maine's largest furniture and appliance Verna C. Warman, of Madison, on the occasion of store, who is the 1990 recipient of Le Club Calumet's her 100th Birthday, October 14, 1990; (HLS 1698) Medal of Honor; (HLS 1683) Director Les Tomlinson and the Madison Area Alvin and Eleanor Whitmore, of Ellsworth, who Memorial High School Marching Band, on its 3rd ce 1ebrated the 50th anni versary of thei r marri age on consecutive Maine State Championship in Division 1 September 7, 1990; (HLS 1684) competition on November 2, 1990; (HLS 1699) Vern and Hattie Paulsen, of Scarborough, and Terrance St. Peter, Caribou City Manager, extendi ng our best wi shes on the occasi on of thei r recipient of the 1990 Public Administrator of the 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 6, 1990; (HLS 1685) Year award presented by the A.S.P.A. and the Linc Stackpole Manager of the Year award for 1990 Susie Corlisse, of Medway, and extending our best presented by the Maine Town and City Management wishes on the occasion of her 80th Birthday, November Association; (HLS 1700) 9, 1990; (HLS 1686) the Orono High School Field Hockey Team, a group Woodrow and Lucille St. Peter, of Millinocket, of outstanding young women athletes, who won the 1990 and extending our best wishes on the occasion of State Class C Field Hockey Championship; (HLS 1701) their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1687) and extending our gratitude to Chief Wilfred Alan and Clara McGowen, of Harpswell, and Dubois and the members of the Madison Volunteer Fire extend i ng our bes t wi shes on the occas i on of thei r Department, who are celebrating 100 years of fire 50th Wedding Anniversary, August 11, 1990; (HLS 1688) protection services to the Madison area; (HLS 1702) Alfred and Li z Ronco, of Gui lford, and extendi ng Parker and Merle Jordan, beloved members of a H-63 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - OECEMBER 7, 1988 - DECEMBER 4, 1990 large and respected family of Waltham, and extending Coach James Aylward, Assistant Coaches A1 Cayer, our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Kerry Mei sner, Ri ck Whi te, Steve LaPoi nte and Mark Anniversary; (HLS 1703) Karter, Trai ner Ed Amend, Manager Pat Eaton and the Mountain Valley High School Football Team members, Robert R. LaBonta, of Waterville, husband, winners of the Western Maine Class B Championship father, grandfather and friend, former executive with held on November 10, 1990; (HLS 1716) Scott Paper Company and Conservation Commi ssi oner of Maine, whose years of working and managing our the Orono High School Football Team, winners of timberlands will long be remembered; (IN MEMORIAM) the 1990 State Class B Championship; (HLS 1717) (HLS 1704) Marilyn E. Mullen, of Levant, for her many years Dorea Marquis, for her 22 years of service to the of servi ce to the Town of Levant, whose 22 years of Diocesan Human Relations Service, Inc. as a homemaker service in various capacities for the town exemplify supervisor for Northeastern Maine Homemaker Services; the dedicated spirit of Maine's citizens; (HLS 1718) (HLS 1705) Cleo and Lillian Craig, of Corinth, and extending Eugene and Bl anche Smith, on the occas i on of the our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding 67th anniversary of their marriage, October 23, 1923; Anniversary, December 14, 1990; (HLS 1719) (HLS 1706) Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fl anders, of North Anson, and Annie Delano, of Friendship, on the occasion of extending our best wishes on the occasion of their her 100th birthday, November 26, 1990; (HLS 1707) 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1720) Skeet and Nancy Mullen, who are retiring as Head Coach Madeleine Goulet, Assistant Coach proprietors of the Wayne General Store after 15 years Jacki e Mauri ce, Manager Stephani e Hill and the of service to the citizens of their community; (HLS Biddeford High School Field Hockey Team members, 1708) winners of the 1990 State Class A Field Hockey Championship; (HLS 1721) Jace Harker, Jenora Howard, Jason Steuerwalt, Jami e Webber and Leanne Yeaton, the Monmouth Mi ddl e Mary Studley, of Rockland, for 35 years of School Future Problem-solving Team, who won the state service with Maine National Bank; (HLS 1722) competition in Scarborough, and extend best wishes for success in the national competition to be held Robert Liberty, owner of the Tradewinds Motor Inn June 8, 1990, in St. Louis, Missouri; (HLS 1709) of Rockland, on his designation of the 1990 Innkeep~r of the Year and on hi s efforts over the years 1 n the Honorabl e Franci s J. Perry, of Mexi co, for promoting tourism for Rockland and throughout the hi s years of dedi cated servi ce as a member of the State; (HLS 1723) House of Representatives in the 1OOth, 111 th, 112th and 113th Maine Legislatures and his tireless work Wi 11 i am Shakespeare, of Boy Scout Troop #41 in with the Joint Standing Committees on Legal Affairs Hampden, who has achi eved the hi gh rank and and Aging, Retirement and Veterans; (HLS 1710) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1724) the Honorable Edgar E. Erwin, of Rumford, for his Todd Smith, of Boy Scout Troop #41 in Hampden, years of dedi cated servi ce as a member of the Senate who has achieved the high rank and distinction of in the 111 th, 112th, l13th and 114th Mai ne Legi s- Eagle Scout; (HLS 1725) 1atures and hh outstandi ng 1eadershi p on the Joi nt Standi ng Committees on Agri culture and Fi sheri es and Matthew Campo, of Boy Scout Troop #41 in Hampden, Wildlife; (HLS 1711) who has achieved the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1726) Perlie L. McQuarrie, of Millinocket, beloved wife and mother, and a member of the Little Flowers Circle William Armstrong, of Boy Scout Troop #41 in No. 392 Daughters of Isabella of Millinocket, who Hampden, who has attained the high rank and will be sadly missed by family and friends; (IN distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1727) MEMORIAM) (HLS 1712) Lena Littlefield Emerson, and extending our best Coaches Brent O'Neal and Bob Hancock and the wishes on the occasion of her 95th Birthday, December members of the Limestone Junior-Senior High School 12, 1990; (HLS 1728) Girls Softball Team, winners of the Eastern Maine Softball Title; (HLS 1713) Gardner R. Morrill, of Harrison, a community leader who served in the 98th and 100th Maine State Pamela G. Rolfe, a seventh grade language arts Legislatures; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1729) teacher at Limestone Junior-Senior High School, one of six recipients of the first Maine Educator Awards; (HLS 1714) the members of the Jazz Group Archangel on the occasion of their visit to Maine, and for their contribution to peace and understanding through music and dance; (HLS 1715)

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