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HEALTH & SENIOR PAGE 5 SPORTS PAGE 8 A Matter of Balance High school basketball classes start in April tournament time Classroom hamster brings families together Guilford’s True for One Book, One School Textiles bought

By Stuart Hedstrom pizza sticks and sauce, carrots, Staff Writer broccoli, homemade cupcakes by Quebec firm DOVER-FOXCROFT — Since and iced tea. Several items were early January students and fami- chosen due to connections to By Darren Fishell itive positioning by leveraging lies at the SeDoMoCha Elemen- “The World According to Hum- BDN Staff the individual strengths of each tary School had the opportunity phrey”, as the title character is a BANGOR — The Quebec business unit across the organi- to read Betty G. Birney’s “The helpful classroom pet hamster. holding company Duvaltex has zation,” the announcement from World According to Humphrey” Many of the students worked purchased specialty textile maker Duvaltex said. at home together for the sixth up an appetite in the multipur- True Textiles, which has a pro- True Textiles, headquartered annual One Book, One School — pose room as they ran through duction facility in Guilford, for in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has copies of the book were provided the obstacle course while their an undisclosed price. locations in North Carolina, as by the school. The shared reading parents watched from the stage. The purchase combines True well as a design and development program concluded with a cel- “Welcome to the hamster cage Textiles with the Quebec-based office in New York City. ebration on the evening of Feb. obstacle course,” physical ed- Victor Textiles, which Duvaltex Jeremy Bakken, a spokesman 11 with dinner, crafts, games and ucation teacher Ashley Jackins said will make it the largest man- for Duvaltex, said it’s “business “Humphrey’s obstacle course.” told the grade 2 participants. He ufacturer of commercial or interi- as usual” for locations other than “We had about 250 people in explained the various obstacles or fabrics in the United States and True Textile’s North Carolina attendance,” SeDoMoCha Prin- resembled the “reindeer training Canada. plant, which is in the process of cipal Julie Kimball said the day camp” he has them run through Observer photo/Jeannette Hughes Both companies make fab- relocating. after the One Book, One School in gym class, “but here you just rics used for office, institutional, Bakken said that he did not finale. keep going, you don’t start over PICK OF THE PICKEREL — Mike Beland of Milo health care and hospitality cus- know whether in the long term During the evening celebration, again to earn the distinction. You shows two of the five pickerel he caught on Saturday tomers. Duvaltex said in a state- there would be changes to em- families arrived and began the just continue on but you try your at Boyd Lake as part of the 54th annual Schoodic Lake ment that it expects the combi- ployment levels at the Guilford program by either enjoying din- best.” Ice Fishing Derby. Beland, who planned to to go back nation to benefit the Guildford facility. ner in the cafeteria or taking part The obstacles included the out on Sunday and said he has taken part in the derby business and Victor Textiles, with “While Duvaltex is planning to in activities in the art rooms, gym gauntlet, with two older students for many years, said, “They would be good eating “opportunities to create synergies explore opportunities to create in- or multipurpose room. The entire pushing large balls the youngsters for supper.” Proceeds from the Schoodic Lake Ice and efficiencies across the orga- ternal efficiencies, Victor Textiles menu was once again funded in Fishing Derby benefit Milo Fire Department charities nization.” and True Textiles will continue to full by the SeDoMoCha School Please see Page 9, and events. “The company plans to im- operate as independent business Organization and consisted of ONE BOOK prove each operation’s compet- units,” Bakken said. Foxcroft Academy ‘ironmen’ win first Class B wrestling state championship DOVER-FOXCROFT — championship for Foxcroft in the championship finals, but Three months of grinding Class B is great. the Ponies went 5-2 in those practices and major tourna- “The stigma has always matches while the Cougars ment success produced a fa- been ‘Foxcroft’s always good went just 2-2. miliar result for the Foxcroft but they wrestle in Class C’, “I’m just proud of the guys Academy wrestling team Sat- you’re a Class C team. So I for how they came together urday — a state championship. told the guys, let’s go out and and for just being relentless all But this one is different. show all those doubters who year,” said Ayala. “At the be- Strength in the heaviest never thought we could do it ginning of the year we thought weight that we can compete at this we had a pretty good team but classes The Sports level. The last couple years as the season progressed it be- proved de- in Class B we didn’t have any came obvious what they were cisive for OBSERVER (individual) state champions, capable of doing and it was the Ponies, By Ernie Clark but now we have five this year great to see them put it all to- who edged and we win states as a Class B gether and achieve their goal.” Dirigo of team. I think we’ve definitely Foxcroft senior Zach Caron Dixfield for proven we’re one of the elite remained undefeated on the the Class teams in the state.” season and earned his third in- B crown Dirigo, the two-time defend- dividual state title in as many at Oceans- ing Class C state champion, years by outpointing Mountain ide High was moved up to Class B when Valley’s Eddie DeRoche 5-3 in School in the state’s wrestling world was the 145-pound final. Rockland. reduced from three classes to Then Foxcroft asserted itself Foxcroft two last spring but finished a in the upper weight classes, crowned solid second with 123 points. where the Ponies’ Ironmen Photo courtesy of Angela Ayala five individ- Defending Class B state contingent of brothers Billy STATE CHAMPS! — The Foxcroft Academy wrestling team is the best in Class B after ual champi- title holder Ellsworth was and Brandon Brock, Michael the Ponies finished in first place on Feb. 13 at Oceanside High School in Rockland, ons and totaled 146 points in third with 94.5 points, with Pendriss and Connor Holmes scoring 146 points or 23 more than the runner-up. Five members of the squad earned winning its first Class B title Winslow (91) and Mountain all delivered victories. individual titles and the team honor completes a season sweep of the postseason after five Class C champion- Valley of Rumford and Wells “We had T-shirts made up ships between 2004 and 2013. (79.5 points each) next among for this year that said, ‘Iron matches with Foxcroft having previously won the Penobscot Valley Conference crown “Every one is special,” said the 22 scoring schools. and the Class B North championship. The state championship, the first under the new Ponies head coach Luis Ayala. Foxcroft took just a 115-109 Please see Page 7, two-class system, is the sixth overall in program history and the half dozen have been “but this being the first state lead over Dirigo heading into CHAMPIONSHIP won with Luis Ayala as the head coach. Students showcase Selectmen specialty T-shirts approve for 100th day show solid waste

By Stuart Hedstrom pick-up truck Staff Writer DOVER-FOXCROFT — For purchase students at the SeDoMoCha School, Feb. 9 marked the 100th day of By Stuart Hedstrom classes in the current academic Staff Writer year. Grade one pupils celebrated DOVER-FOXCROFT — the milestone with a fashion show, The solid waste and recycling featuring T-shirts they decorated department will have a new with 100 items of their choosing. pick-up truck, replacing a 2001 “It was involving parents and stu- model, after the board of select- dents, counting out whatever with men approved the purchase of a 100 or sets of 10,” first-grade teach- 2016 Chevy 3500 with bedliner er Barbara Wentworth said prior to and plow from Rowell’s Ga- the 100th day fashion show. “We rage for $38,000 during a Feb. had some pretty clever designs,” 8 meeting. she said, saying some students and Town Manager Jack Clukey their families used decorations such said the solid waste committee Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom as M&M’s, paper clips, cotton balls met the week before and “we HAPPY 200TH BIRTHDAY TO GUILFORD — Guilford Town Manager Tom Goulette, and beads along with glitter and Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom got three bids” with two be- with resident Brian Woodworth looking on, displays a camper ceramic mug as part fabric paint. 100 GEMS FOR THE ing made by Dover-Foxcroft of the Bicentennial Birthday Bash on Feb. 14 at the Valley Grange to kick off a year Wentworth said the lesson was dealerships. “The low price of festivities celebrating the community’s 200th birthday (the town was officially intended “to give them an idea of 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL on all of that was provided by incorporated on Feb. 8, 1816). The bash began a 37-day raffle through the date of the quantity of 100 and how much — SeDoMoCha Elementary Rowell’s and it totaled up to the annual town meeting on March 21, and a Red Sox gift that really is.” She added, “We near- School first-grader Payson Hall an even $38,000.” Bids were bag went to Michelle Nichols with two tickets to a game ly had 100 percent participation.” had 100 gems on her T-shirt also made by Prouty Ford of at Fenway being won by Megan Ryder. Goulette said the The four first-grade classes, - to as part of the grade 1 100th Dover-Foxcroft and Varney, at gether totaling about 80 young- day fashion show on Feb. 9. about $43,000 and $40,100 re- daily winners will be announced on the Guilford Maine sters, gathered in the hallway to set spectively. Bicentennial Facebook page, which includes information up the fashion show runway with Students, working with their In other business, the board on all the events planned for 2016. “There’s a lot of things families, learned about the going on up to our River Festival and even after that,” he Please see Page 6, quantity of 100 by decorating Please see Page 9, said. T-SHIRTS T-shirts with 100 items. TRUCK Page 2, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, February 17, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Abbot man pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of father By Judy Harrison stein of Bangor. tails outlined in the affidavit. to the judge. found Zachary Grant inside the self-inflicted gunshot wound to BDN Staff Assistant Attorney General Silverstein told the judge his Grant told Maine State Po- residence injured and bleeding, the face. SKOWHEGAN — The Ab- John Alsop, who is prosecuting client has no memory of the lice Detective Thomas Picker- according to the affidavit. The gunshot wound was bot man accused of shooting his the case, declined to comment events of the day his father died. ing that he did not remember The visiting man called 911 found under his chin, and the father to death in May in Park- after the hearing on the change This type of plea — named going to his father’s house and and said “Zachary Grant stat- bullet “traveled up behind man and then turning the gun on of plea or Grant’s possible sen- for the U.S. Supreme Court case that “his memory loss [was] due ed to him that he had killed Zachary’s right eye and into his himself pleaded guilty Friday tence. North Carolina v. Alford, decid- to intoxication from alcohol,” his father, that he did not see brain,” one doctor interviewed to manslaughter in Somerset Grant faces up to 30 years ed in 1970 — is “a guilty plea according to the court affidavit Zachary’s father; that Zachary by Pickering said. County District Court. in prison on the manslaughter that a defendant enters as part of filed last year at the Piscataquis was injured and having diffi- Grant initially was taken to Zachary Grant, 38, original- charge. If he had been convicted a plea bargain, without actually County Courthouse. culty speaking; that Zachary Mayo Regional Hospital in Do- ly was charged with murder in of murder, he would have faced admitting guilt,” according to He also told detectives he had was seated in a chair inside the ver-Foxcroft, then, transferred the death of David Grant, 61, on between 25 years and life be- Black’s Law Dictionary. been hearing voices and was on residence and that he was cov- by LifeFlight helicopter to East- May 12 at the older man’s rural hind bars. In earlier court appearances, prescribed antidepressant medi- ered in blood,” according to the ern Maine Medical Center in home. Friday’s change-of-plea hear- Grant wore a medical helmet cation that he did not take on the affidavit. Bangor. He later was treated at That charge is expected to ing was held in Skowhegan in- because of injuries suffered day his father died. Police found David Grant Acadia Hospital, where he was be dismissed after Grant is stead of in Dover-Foxcroft at from the self-inflicted gunshot Grant told Pickering “that he on the ground outside beside arrested May 27 upon his re- sentenced March 31 at the Pis- the request of Superior Court wound. He did not wear a hel- heard voices on May 12; that his son’s truck, and the state lease. cataquis County Courthouse Justice Robert Mullen. met Friday, but his left eye re- he does not remember what the medical examiner’s office de- Grant has been held without in Dover-Foxcroft. There is Grant entered an Alford plea. mained closed throughout the voices told him to do.” termined he died from three bail at the Piscataquis County no agreement on a sentencing He agreed the state could prove hearing. An Abbot man who stopped gunshot wounds to his head, ac- Jail since his arrest. recommendation, according to he was guilty of manslaughter Dressed in yellow and orange by David Grant’s Packard Road cording to the affidavit. Zachary BDN writer Nok-Noi Ricker defense attorney Jeffrey Silver- without admitting to all the de- jail clothes, Grant spoke clearly home about 10 p.m. May 12 Grant was found injured from a contributed to this report. Center Sen. Davis announces Theatre presents transportation projects one-act play AUGUSTA — The Maine 2016 are more firmly funded Maine’s transportation infra- Department of Transporta- and tied to definite schedules, structure is an essential func- tion (MDOT) has released its while those for 2017 and 2018 tion of our government,” Davis festival three-year work plan for 2016- may be more subject to change, said. “I’m pleased that our re- 18. Sen. Paul Davis (R-Pisca- according to MDOT. Among gion will see dozens of proj- DOVER-FOXCROFT — taquis) is pleased to announce the scheduled projects are im- ects over the course of the next The Center Theatre and Slight- that many infrastructure im- provements for Route 11, Route three years.” ly Off-Center Players are pre- provements are slated for the 6, Route 7 and Route 15. The Paving, drainage mainte- senting a weekend of one-act region he represents in the Leg- Greenville Municipal Airport is nance, and bridge repairs are plays Friday, Feb. 26 through islature. slated for safety and infrastruc- among the types of work that Sunday, Feb. 28. The collection The work plan is calendar ture improvements, and several will be undertaken. More de- of family-friendly plays fea- year-based and includes all bridges throughout Piscataquis tails about the projects are ture performances by two area MDOT work activities. Proj- County will be repaired. available at http://www.maine. schools as well as actors of all ects and activities listed for “Upkeep and repair of gov/mdot/projects/workplan/. ages from the community. Wendy Voter, president of the Slightly Off-Center Play- www.observer-me.com ers Community Theater Group and organizer of the festival, is looking forward to seeing the shows. “The plays coming to Composite photo courtesy of Susan Killam the Center Theatre are a great READ TO ME — Ridge View Community School demonstration of the talent we accepted the Department of Education’s Read To Me have all around us,” she said. Challenge promoting the importance of literacy for all “Not only the plays from Fox- students in Maine. Throughout the school in Dexter on croft Academy and Piscataquis Community Secondary School Feb. 2 all younger children had an opportunity to have , but there are also two plays an older student read to them. Students then brought written and directed by local home reading logs and authors, and of course all the challenged their parents actors are from the area as to read to them 15 minutes well. I’m hoping the commu- every day for the month nity comes out to support this of February. Families are local talent.” encouraged to accept Performing in the festival CONGRATULATIONS FOXCROFT ACADEMY this challenge and post will be students from Foxcroft LK VLRO pictures to #ReadtoMe or Academy performing “Cheat- ing Death”, written by Kam- #ReadaloudME. ron Klitgard and directed by Derrick Buschmann; students CLASS STATE The Piscataquis Observer (USPS from Piscataquis Community 433980) is published weekly by Secondary School performing Northeast Publishing Co. at 12 East “The Great Pandamonium”, CHAMPIONSHIP Main St., Suite A, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426. 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DEADLINES: Real Estate 4:00 p.m. Friday “There really is something Display Advertising 4:30 p.m. Friday for everyone,” Voter said. Line Classifieds Noon Friday Community Calendar items 4:00 p.m. Friday “Comedy, action, adventure, Member of the National Newspaper and some very touching mo- Association, New England Press ments.” Association and Maine Press Association. The festival will be present- Postmaster send address changes to: ed Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., The Piscataquis Observer, P.O. Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426. Please see Page 10, (Updated: 06/15) THEATRE The Piscataquis Observer February 17, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 3 Davis announces reelection Small earthquake reported effort for Senate District 4 SANGERVILLE — Paul Davis in both the Maine House of Repre- in Piscataquis County has announced his intention to run sentatives and the Senate. He was for Maine Senate District 4 in the previously the Senate Republican By Ryan McLaughlin magnitude-2.2 earthquake was One of those earthquakes scale, are “usually not felt but November election. Davis current- Leader and Assistant Republican BDN Staff reported around 8:30 a.m. Fri- was measured at 2.9 and the can be recorded by seismo- ly holds that Senate seat. Leader. SANGERVILLE — A small day in the Sangerville area. other at 3.3. Early Thursday, graph,” according to UPSeis, Davis is currently the chair of the “It is an honor and a privilege to earthquake has been reported The USGS said Friday’s an earthquake measuring at an educational site for bud- Legislature’s Inland Fisheries and represent the people of Piscataquis, in Maine for the fourth time earthquake was not related to 2.5 was reported in Franklin ding seismologists. Anything Wildlife Committee. He also serves Penobscot and Somerset Counties,” this month, officials said. a swarm of microearthquakes County. registering a 2.5 to 5.4 is “of- on the Taxation and Government Davis said. “The State of Maine According to the United reported in Washington Coun- Tremors of 2.5 or less on ten felt, but only causes minor Oversight Committees. Davis is a has tremendous challenges ahead. States Geological Survey, a ty earlier this month. the earthquake magnitude damage.” veteran lawmaker who has served Attracting businesses to our state, addressing our tax policies and lowering energy costs are just some of the priorities. These problems are difficult and complex, but I be- PCSWCD to host free community lieve we can solve them and move Maine forward. I would welcome the opportunity to once again go to work for the people of my district.” dinner at D-F Congregational Church Maine Senate District 4 consists of all of Piscataquis County and DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Rev. Chad Poland of the Do- and Water Conservation District will be promoting the farms and in Dover-Foxcroft, Autumn Echo parts of Penobscot and Somerset Dover-Foxcroft Congregational ver-Foxcroft Congregational (PCSWCD) is looking forward stores the district sources ingre- Farm in Medford and Shaw’s Su- Counties. Davis and his wife, Pa- Church and the United Methodist Church said that “the Community to saying thank you for all of the dients from. The PCSWCD has permarket in Dover-Foxcroft. tricia, live in Sangerville and have Church have pioneered a program Dinner Project has brought orga- support the district has received received generous food donations The PCSWCD welcomes all to two grown children, four grand- that aims at offering a free com- nizations together through a com- from the community and giving from Checkerberry Farm in Park- join the free, delicious meal at the daughters and one great-grand- munity dinner at the Congrega- mon purpose, has provided friends back through hosting one of these man, Breakneck Ridge Farm in Dover-Foxcroft Congregational daughter. tional Church. Since the official and coworkers an opportunity to dinners on Feb. 22, with tremen- Blanchard, Rusted Rooster Farm Church from 6-7 p.m. (or until the Davis can be contacted at 343- launch of the program in October grow in their relationships through dous assistance provided by the in Parkman, Widdershins Farm food runs out). 0258 or [email protected]. 2014, efforts have been made by shared service and has connected Foxcroft Academy National Hon- volunteers from these churches, people from across the spectrum or Society students. In addition to the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic of our community. What began serving dinner guests that evening, Church and several area business- with five people sharing a meal the PCSWCD will be supporting es to provide meals on the Mon- has reached numbers as high as community members by showcas- days of the month. This program 70. We are achieving our goal: A ing local food from farms in the is open to anyone interested in en- warm place, an inviting communi- area in the meal. joying a hot meal with friends and ty and great food.” The meal will feature local, neighbors. The Piscataquis County Soil seasonal foods and the PCSWCD Snowmobiler injured Thursday in crash near Millinocket Lake airlifted to Bangor

By Nick Sambides Jr. question,” Davis said Thursday. transferred to EMMC, Davis said. BDN Staff According to witnesses, Caron “They were very helpful to the TOWNSHIP 2, RANGE 8 was among seven snowmobilers whole thing,” Davis said. “They — Two workers at a local snow- riding west on Logan Pond Trail were the first to arrive on-scene Photo courtesy of Susan Killam mobile rental business helped a off Interconnected Trail System 86 and were able to wave in the heli- TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHLETES — The Eastern Maine Middle School Math LifeFlight helicopter pick up a north of Millinocket Lake when he copter and got it there.” League held its winter meet on Feb. 4 at the SeDoMoCha Middle School in Dover- Massachusetts snowmobiler se- hit a car-tire-sized rock just off the The helicopter was on standby Foxcroft. Other participating riously injured in an accident trail and was thrown from his 2012 at Millinocket Municipal Airport, schools included the Ridge just north of Millinocket Lake on Arctic Cat. Caron hit two more Davis said. View Community School Thursday, officials said. rocks, significantly damaging his Davis referred further comment of Dexter and Central Rob Caron, 42, of Mendon, helmet, Davis said. to the outdoor center, where a Massachusetts, suffered a separat- For reasons unclear to Davis, worker there declined to identify Middle School of Corinth. ed right shoulder and cracked ribs, the other snowmobilers called the workers at the scene. She de- Awards were presented a possible concussion, bruising to the outdoor center in Township 1 clined to comment further. to first and second place his right pelvis and possible inter- Range 8, which immediately sent The snowmobiling party had teams as well as individuals, nal injuries — he was coughing up the two workers. The workers not rented its equipment from and SeDoMoCha’s teams blood — in the accident, Maine found Caron and helped LifeFlight NEOC, Davis said. took first place for sixth, Game Warden Jim Davis said. land its helicopter on the trail. That The accident and injuries oc- seventh and eighth grade. LifeFlight flew Caron to Eastern spared Caron an ambulance ride to curred despite Caron being well- Congratulations to all the Maine Medical Center of Bangor, Millinocket Regional Hospital or equipped and the trail he was on students who participated. where he was admitted and is in other medical facility before being well-groomed, Davis said. stable condition. Caron will likely stay hospitalized overnight for ob- servation, a hospital spokeswom- an said. A Penobscot Regional Com- munication Center dispatcher said that initial reports indicated that the accident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. near Pockwokamus Rock about a mile from the south gate to Baxter State Park, but con- fusion over its exact location with those who initially called 911 de- layed emergency responders by more than 30 minutes, Davis said. That’s why the two snowmobil- ers dispatched from New England Outdoor Center were so helpful, Davis said. “Given the injuries involved, it was definitely a LifeFlight call and because of what they did, he was able to go right straight to the hospital. It saved a lot of time, no

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Notice is hereby given that in ac- cordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered May 1, 2014, as modified by order dated January 7, 2016 in the action entitled JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Joel C. Doore a/k/a Joel Doore and Tami L. Doore, et al., by the Maine District Court, Dover- Foxcroft, Docket No. DOVDC-RE - 12 -41, wherein the Court adjudged the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Joel C. Doore and Tami L. Doore to Fleet Bank of Maine dated October 13, 1989 and recorded in the Piscataquis County Registry of Deeds in Book 745, Page 21, the period of redemption having expired, a public sale of the property described in the mortgage will be conducted on Thursday, March 10, 2016, commencing at 11:45AM, at the Law Office of Shapiro & Morley, LLC, 707 Sable Oaks Dr., Suite 250, South Portland, Maine 04106. The property is located at 70 High Street, Guilford, Maine. The sale will be by public auc- tion. All bidders for the property will be required to make a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash, certified or bank check at the time of the public sale made payable to Shapiro & Morley, LLC, which deposit is non - refundable as to the highest bidder. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the public sale. In the event a representative of the mortgagee is not present at the time and place stated in this notice, no sale shall be deemed to have occurred and all rights to reschedule a subse- quent sale are reserved. Additional terms will be announced at the public sale. Shapiro & Morley, LLC, 707 Sable Oaks Dr., Suite 250, South Portland, Maine 04106, (207) 775 - 6223. Page 4 February 17, 2016 Red County Caucus It’s Derby Time, endorses Ted Cruz part deux! To the Editor; Also, if you’re in the area, drop To the Editor; monality and saw the potential of its endorsement of then candi- Senate, despite a barrage of criti- The ninth annual Moosehead by the Masonic Temple from 10 The members of “The Red his idea, Davis forged ahead and date Paul R. LePage. The RCC cism from the media and members Lake Togue Derby with Ricky a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. County Caucus” announce their formed “The Red County Caucus”. endorsement is viewed by many of his own Party, he has continued Craven will resume on Friday, Feb. 20th and check out our silent and endorsement for the Republican The RCC, as some have called the as a pivotal moment in the 2010 to defend the God-given Constitu- 19th through the 21st. We expect Chinese auctions. We have some nomination in the 2016 Presiden- Red Caucus, is made up of those primary race that helped to propel tional rights of all Americans. much better travel conditions as great items up for bid like an au- tial election. same four members: now Senator the Mayor of Waterville to win the Furthermore, We, The Red ole man winter is finally making tographed Red Sox baseball, art- In 2008, it was Piscataquis Paul Davis (R- Sangerville), for- Republican gubernatorial nomina- County Caucus, believe firmly an appearance this week, bringing work, two date night packages to County’s singular status as the only mer Senator Doug Smith (R-Do- tion and eventually the Governor- that the solutions for a return to us sub-zero temps and a fresh coat- Bangor, a Lionel train car, Native Red County in all of New England ver-Foxcroft), former Representa- ship. To this day, those who claim greatness in our beloved Nation ing of snow. Anglers should still be American keepsake basket, gift that caused then Representative tive Pete Johnson (R-Greenville), to stand for conservative principles are not found in one man. Those careful around the typical bad ice certificates galore, and much, Paul Davis to begin thinking of and Andy Torbett, a local Conser- must pass the litmus test of the Red solutions are found in the citizens areas such as: moving water, nar- much more. Stop in and make a forming an activist group that was vative activist and columnist. County. of this great Republic whose only rows, and pressure ridges. bid. All the proceeds go toward our indicative of this unique achieve- In 2010, The Red County Cau- It is with these principles in impediment to success is a govern- NREC has been working hard youth summer program, the Maine ment. After finding three other cus made its first impact upon the mind, that The Red County Caucus ment that restricts our freedom and to collect some awesome prizes Woods Explorers. Conservatives who shared a com- Maine political landscape with unanimously endorses Senator Ted does not honor our rights. We be- this year including: Vacation trips, NREC and the Masons will be Cruz to be the Republican nominee lieve that Senator Ted Cruz, as the firearms, cash, concert tickets, and hosting a Wild and Tame Dinner for President of the United States next President of the United States overnight stays in our area and on Saturday night Feb. 20th from in 2016. We find that Mr. Cruz is of America, will work to lessen the all around Maine. And best of all, 4-7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple on a man of strong moral fiber, a man power of government and return you don’t need to fish to win any Pritham Ave. We will be serving Keep roadways of steadfast conviction, honest, un- that power where it belongs, with of these great door prizes. Just buy moose, deer and bear as the tasty ashamed of his God, his faith, and “We The People.” your ticket and you could be on wild treats and a roast turkey dinner his family. He has proven that it The Honorable Paul Davis, your way to Vegas, Orlando, or if you’re feeling tame. Dinner is by these things that he treasures above Maine State Senator District 4 Bermuda before the snow melts! donation and again these funds will clear of snow all and, therefore, we stand con- The Honorable You can check out the complete help support the Mason’s charities To the Editor; many of whom are your neighbors. vinced that he would tirelessly de- Peter Johnson, prize listing on our website ( www. and NREC’s youth programs. We When clearing your driveway • If traffic packs the snow down fend those selfsame treasures that former Maine State NRECmoosehead.org). NREC will be drawing all the derby door of snow this winter, please do not and it freezes in, it can be very dif- we also hold so dear. Representative is also giving away three prizes prizes and auction results after the leave that snow in the roadway. ficult to clear off. The Town has ac- He has defended the precepts of The Honorable Doug Smith, to kids including a youth lifetime meal around 7 p.m. Many individuals in our communi- tually had push-arms on our wings the Constitution and our Free Re- former Maine State Senator fishing license, new Trek bike, and Good luck to all the participants ty push snow across the road with damaged by frozen piles of snow public before the Supreme Court Andy Torbett, a Dove Tail bat. We have over 70 and we’ll see you at the derby! plows and some snowblow snow and ice left in the roadway. with tenacity, prevailing against Conservative activist/ prizes to giveaway, so get your der- Tim Obrey into the road from their driveways. • Pushing snow across a roadway all odds. Then in the United States columnist by tickets this week! NREC President This is an unsafe and illegal prac- often means your plow truck is per- tice for a number of reasons: pendicular to traffic and at risk for • Snow left in the roadway can collision. cause a traffic hazard for passing • Snow blown into the roadway motorists, and once frozen in, can can temporarily reduce visibility to Regulatory Reform: cause an unnecessary bump in the zero if traffic passes at the same time. road. We ask that you refrain from • It can be hours before a plow pushing snow across the road, and Unleashing our nations job creators truck comes back across the road- certainly refrain from leaving any way to clear the snow you have left snow in the roadway. By U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of regulation in protecting the tions, added some 450,000 pag- Security and Governmental in the road, longer if the storm event John Simko, (R-Maine) health, safety, and well-being es. In the first decade of the 21st Affairs Committee has juris- has ended and roads have been Greenville Road When I ask employers in of employees and the public. Century, more than 730,000 diction over legislation to re- cleared of snow. Commissioner Maine what Washington needs But the public is not well-served pages were added — a rate of form our regulatory system. As • Snow left in the roadway can Jeff Pomerleau, to do to help them add jobs, they by regulations that bury small 73,000 pages per year. And the a past-Chairman and Ranking create a road hazard for motorists, Greenville Police Chief tell me this: reduce the cost and businesses under a mountain pace continues to accelerate. On Member of that Committee, I complexity of the federal regu- of paperwork, driving up costs average since 2010, the federal know how difficult, but essen- lations imposed on them. And unnecessarily, and impeding government has added 80,000 tial, it is to reach consensus on this is not just a concern voiced growth and job creation. Proper pages to the Federal Register how to improve our regulatory by Maine businesses. Earlier regulation should be as efficient each year. This cannot continue. system. Other than comprehen- To end poverty, raise this year, a poll of small busi- and simple as possible. At the We are now in the seventh sive tax reform, there are few ness owners across the country very least, the benefits of a reg- year of an economic recovery actions Washington could take found that the vast majority ar- ulation should exceed its costs. that has produced such weak that would do more to strength- the minimum wage en’t hiring new workers right Unfortunately, the burden economic growth that most en our economy than to make now, and more than six in ten of federal regulations contin- Americans still believe we are sure that federal regulations To the Editor; loved ones to care for their own pointed to government regula- ues to grow. Right now, federal in a recession. The red-tape that achieve their intended goals Minimum wage is not enough loved ones. tions as the reason why. agencies are at work on nearly is strangling our job creators is without imposing unnecessary to live on and every day Mainers Additionally, these low-paying This is consistent with find- 2,500 new rules, at least 190 of one of the reasons our economy costs. struggle to make ends meet. I’m a jobs prevent people from adequate- ings by the National Federation which affect small businesses. has not rebounded as it did from The Committee is current- lifelong Mainer and a mental health ly saving for their own retirements. of Independent Business that Of these rules, 149 are major prior recessions, and why mil- ly putting together a bipartisan care worker. Like many of the peo- People living paycheck to paycheck new regulations cost small busi- rules, costing more than $100 lions of working-age Americans regulatory reform package that ple who work to take care of loved can’t put away for retirement, invest nesses an average of $12,000 million each. These rules will are not part of the labor force. I am cosponsoring. This legis- ones in assisted living facilities, I in a home, contribute as much to per employee annually. This ex- go on top of a pile of regulations If we want to get our economy lation contains common-sense work for low wages. These jobs, Social Security or save for a rainy cessive burden on our nation’s now measured in the millions of back on track and rebuild the provisions that help provide among the most important in our day. Ultimately, this contributes to job creators helps explain the pages. American workforce, Wash- needed certainty, consistency, aging state, are undervalued and the vicious cycle that keeps our state tepid job growth we have seen Year-by-year, this pile of ington must get serious about and accountability in the regula- underpaid. Raising the minimum in poverty. in recent years. pages gets ever deeper. In the streamlining and reforming our tory process. wage would improve the ability of Danielle VanHelsing No business owner I know 1970s, the Federal Register, the regulatory system. These provisions include thousands of people caring for our Dover-Foxcroft questions the legitimate role compilation of federal regula- In the Senate, the Homeland establishing a legislative com- mission to examine and recom- mend to Congress federal rules that should be consolidated, improved, or repealed. The bill would allow the President to Getting through winter require independent agencies, such as the Environmental Pro- By Milt Gross ing on “new” legs, and visiting var- at me as they went flying past. my first wife, who, when skiing cross-country skiing had left in my tection Agency, to consider the I’ve never known quite how to ious places up and down Maine’s Up in Danforth, I had a friend made it a point to wear a long, way. I made it home on a ski and cost as well as the benefits of get through winter, but I always do. coast where I’ll be able to walk on who snowmobiled a lot. He used heavy coat in case she fell. She a half and never went out on them “major rules” — rules that cost It takes a lot of waiting, I under- those “new” legs. his seat more than his feet, because didn’t want to hurt herself. She fell again. the economy $100 million or stand that now that I’m gaining in The great outdoors of the past there was a lot more to his seat than but never hurt herself. Watching Up in the notch north of Grafton more — before they adopt these age experience. I’m not quite as ea- makes me think immediately of the to his feet. I never watched him her ski sometimes made me want Notch my first wife and I stood by rules, just as regular executive ger to get out there into that beauti- wooded hills and hilly fields north snowmobile, but I wondered how to give up the whole thing as too a snow-covered fireplace and gazed branch agencies must do. It ful winter day as I once was. of South Paris where I lived a doz- that seat fit onto that seat. risky. Other times it was amusing. at the beauty of the snow sliding off would require federal agencies On a day off, while living in en years. There I could cross-coun- I was just learning to cross-coun- Guys, don’t show the next sen- 4,150-foot Old Speck across the to notify the public three months South Paris, which in winter felt try ski for miles, accompanied by try ski in those days, because the tence to your wife. Isn’t it always notch. It was beautiful and wild and before issuing new rules, to like very North Paris, I’d look out our black lab whose main activity superintendent of schools in whose fun to watch your wife struggle and cold looking. I’ll never forget that clearly state how they will mea- the window at all that white beauty, would be to step onto the trail right junior high school I taught, took me fall while cross-country skiing? beauty. sure the success or failure of grab my skis and head for the great in front of me and sit down while one snowy day to the hill leading Sometimes it was so cold Now I look out my study win- new rules, and to prohibit them outdoors. These days I look out the she waited. My main activity, be- into the town dump. His purpose on open, snowy fields that my dow and gaze at the beauty of the from using unofficial “guid- window and then check the calen- cause this always occurred on a was to sell me his cross-country glove-covered hands grew too cold snow-bordered drive heading out to ance” documents to side-step dar to ascertain how many more downhill, was to scream at her and skis. He succeeded. for comfort. My feet never seemed the main road. these notification requirements. winter days there are left. try somehow to miss her. I always I very nervously made it down to have felt that cold. But my hands I may not walk out there today. In recent years, members of This year I’m looking forward missed but never have figured out that hill, but soon learned to make did, and on those outings I won- Snow is a lot prettier when you’re Congress from both parties and to spring, when my other hip will how I did. it down — and up — others in that dered why I was so enjoying those not limping on walking poles, try- the President have offered reg- have been replaced and both legs I always missed the snowmo- area. My most memorable day was outings. ing not to fall down where you get ulatory reform proposals with are feeling good again. We have biles too, largely because I could back in that area north of South Guys, do you ever wonder why a different view of that white stuff. little progress. In light of our made a few plans for those wonder- hear them coming and they had Paris, where I paused and watched you do things that hurt so much? It’s better to look down or across persistently sluggish economy, I ful days ahead, such as visiting Fort heard my doggie-bound screams. a few deer standing down below But when we lived in Steuben, I at snow than look up at it. am hopeful that the Senate will Western in Augusta, going to the I generally skiied on their trails, me on a hillside looking up and gave up skiing. That was because I Milt Gross can be reached for move forward with regulatory Maine State Museum in that same stepping well off the trail so those watching me. A wonderful winter managed to break my old wooden corrections, harassment, or oth- reform this year. America’s job town, heading for Wolfe’s Neck snowmobilers, whom I knew from scene. skies while clambering over a pile er purposes atlesstraveledway@ creators and hard-working peo- Woods State Park for some walk- our fish and game club, could laugh In those days, I was married to of logs that someone who was not roadrunner.com. ple have waited long enough. 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Free ‘A Matter of Balance’ Benefits of physical classes starting in the spring DEXTER — As people grow to teach the classes. Curtis, an program at the library as part of activity are huge older, some develop a fear of RN, has been teaching classes our Skeleton Crew program is falling, either because they since 2007. Her co-teacher Pal- just wonderful for all those who To the tion, increased bone and mus- If you prefer a more social have experienced a fall or are in is a senior fitness instructor are working to maintain their readers who cle strength, improved brain opportunity, try studio yoga beginning to feel unsteady as at the Community Fitness Cen- health as they age.” may have function, improved breathing or Qigong, an ancient practice a result of dizziness, weakened ter as well as a master trainer. The Abbott Memorial Li- noticed a By Lesley and heart function, better hor- of vitality work to enhance muscles, less flexible joints or a Ranagan, a member of the brary has become a catalyst of hiatus in Fernow, M.D. mone balance (especially in energy, clear thinking and specific medical condition. The Thriving in Place’s Fall Reduc- learning for people of all ages. our column, diabetics). balance which can be done fear of broken bones, particu- tion Team, reported, “I have Both Ranagan and Breault I apologize. As a matter of fact, a good by anyone of any age and is larly a broken hip or a head in- wanted to see a program like agree that, “All good things I return way to start is to walk with available in various places in jury, can keep people afraid to this in Dexter since last sum- happen at the library for ev- with re- your grandchild. Each town the region including The Col- do simple exercises to strength- mer,” while Breault, librarian at newed ener- has walking trails which at or of Life Studio in downtown en muscles and flex joints, to Abbott Memorial Library, com- Please see Page 10, gy and com- this time of year may not be Dover-Foxcroft, Still Pine do routine household tasks, or mented, “To have this excellent CLASSES mitment to accessible unless you have Center in Dexter and Friends to go to social gatherings and engage the snow shoes. If you are walk- of Community Fitness in appointments. No one wants to older pop- ing outside now use your ice Guilford. There are free qi- fall, lose their independence, ulation of grippers! In the spring these gong classes every Weds at or become a burden to others. our region trails will open up, though and 8:30 a.m. at Center Theatre Falling and fear of falling can in living take you through nice scenery Lobby. seriously compromise quality fully and loving life. I will often on groomed paths. Join a fitness group espe- of life. start where I have been be- If you are afraid of the cially for people in your age To reduce fear of falling and fore reminding everyone of weather and slipping on ice, and fitness group such as increase activity levels in se- the importance of staying commit to an inside practice those offered at the Friends nior adults, the Matter of Bal- physically active. This cannot for at least 20 minutes dai- of Fitness in Guilford, Mill- ance program was developed. be said too many times. You ly. This could be home yoga side Fitness in Dexter, or the It is nationally-recognized and will see increasing evidence (great for building a calm but YMCA in Dover. Or look for evidence-based having been of the importance of this not strong muscular core that can classes sponsored by groups developed at Boston Univer- only for school aged children, help prevent falls) or home such as Bone Builders, East- sity and adopted by Maine’s but for people in middle and exercise with light weights ern Area Agency on Aging’s Partnership for Healthy Aging later years. What is good for (1-2 lbs maximum). I like to A Matter of Balance, or even to improve the health status of your grandchild is good for put rhythmic, ecstatic music older adults. you too. on and just dance, all by my- Please see Page 8, The co-founders of the Skel- While the type of exer- self, in the living room! FERNOW eton Crew, Liz Breault and Contributed composite photo cise for older adults may be Beth Ranagan, are excited A MATTER OF BALANCE different than that for kids, to announce that A Matter of — Dodie Curtis, left, and Terri the benefits can be huge: de- Balance classes will be held at Palin will run a series of free A Matter of Balance classes creased pain from arthritis, Nutrition Program the Abbott Memorial Library in April at the Abbott Memorial Library in Dexter. For increased mobility, decreased in Dexter beginning Monday, more information, please contact Liz Breault at 924-7292. falls, improved bowel func- April 11. This bi-weekly pro- Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Salis- and mushroom sauce, mashed gram will run for four consec- bury steak with onion gravy, potatoes, corn, wheat bread and utive weeks on Mondays and spinach mashed potatoes, green dessert. Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. Adult coloring program beans and baby carrots, wheat Wednesday, Feb. 24 — Baked to 12:30 p.m. The Community bread and dessert. white fish, Florentine stuffing, Fitness Center in Guilford, a li- DEXTER — Coloring is no coloring supplies used to be limit- terns inside. Yoga experts recom- Thursday, Feb. 18 — Pork long green beans, wheat bread censed Matter of Balance train- longer just for kids. This favorite ed to crayons and cartoon figures mend it as a calming therapy and with apple onion sauce, cranber- and dessert. er site, has graciously agreed to pastime of childhood has come printed on cheap paper; today’s alternative to meditation. ry and lentil rice, Caribbean veg- Eastern Area Agency on Ag- allow two of its master trainers, into its own as an adult recreation adult colorists have access to so- On Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 etable blend vegetables, wheat ing’s nutrition program delivers Dodie Curtis and Terri Palin, in recent years. Where yesterday’s phisticated markers, pens and p.m. the Abbott Memorial Library bread and dessert. noontime meals through Meals a host of beautiful designs and will start a coloring program for Friday, Feb. 19 — Orange on Wheels to those who qualify drawings on quality paper. adults. This weekly program will glazed chicken, fried rice, peas and serves at Community Cafes Not only do adults find coloring be headed up by library volunteer and baby carrots, wheat bread where all are welcome. Cost is fun, it is has also been shown by Bertha Lyons. Supplies will be and dessert. $4 (under age 60). Suggested Births a study conducted in 2005 that provided to get participants start- Monday, Feb. 22 — Honey donation of $4 for seniors age 60 anxiety levels dropped when sub- ed on their way to a new and re- mustard chicken, herb roasted and older. Additional donations Among recent births recorded joining big sister Natalie. Mater- jects colored mandalas, which are laxing hobby. For more informa- potatoes, baby peas, wheat bread are greatly appreciated. For a at Mayo Regional Hospital in Do- nal grandparents are Michael and round frames with geometric pat- tion, please call 924-7291. and dessert. reservation or more information, ver-Foxcroft were: Blaire Fagan of Dover-Foxcroft. Tuesday, Feb. 23 — Meatloaf call 943-2488 or (800) 432-7812. ANDERSON — A daughter, Paternal grandparents are Patricia Grace Eileen Anderson, born on Cannon of Dover-Foxcroft and Jan. 12, 2016, to Kathy Ann Bat- Gene and Linda Moriguchi of ey and Sean Michael Anderson California. of Charleston; joining siblings STEWART — A daughter, Hannah, Becky and Maggie. Ma- LilliAnn Jane Stewart, born on ternal grandparents are Jim and Jan. 26, 2016, to Beth M. Stew- Linda Batey of Garland. Paternal art (Fish) and Brent R. Stewart, grandparents are Steve and Mary Jr., of Exeter; joining big broth- Ann Anderson of Norridgewock. ers Joseph and Daniel. Maternal Great-grandparents are Marie grandparent is Ronadean Fish of Champlavier of Bangor; Vernon Garland. Paternal grandparents Batey of Dover-Foxcroft; and Ei- are Brent and Beverly Stewart of leen Anderson of Norridgewock. Dexter. Great-grandparents are BROOKS — A son, Bryant Ronald and Vida Ryder of Dexter. Robert Brooks, born on Jan. 17, TEWHEY — A son, Nolan 2016, to Brittanny Carol Ware Brian Tewhey, born on Jan. 5, of Dover-Foxcroft and Damin 2016, to Sabrina Sharrow and Robert Brooks of Corinth; join- Brian Tewhey of Dover-Foxcroft. ing siblings Whitnee and Wil- Maternal grandparents are Caro- liam. Maternal grandparents are lyn Clark of Dover-Foxcroft and Melissa and Steven Shapleigh of Dan Sharrow of Dover-Foxcroft. Dover-Foxcroft and John Ware Paternal grandparents are Julie of Milo. Paternal grandparents Parady of Old Town and Everett are Sarah and Eric Brooks of Tewhey of Bangor. Great-grand- Charleston. Great-grandparents parents are Marilyn Rohdin of are Carol and Chet Sawyer of Sangerville, Dave Sharrow of Charleston; Diane and Billy Mar- Bowerbank and Jayne Sharrow of shall of Orneville and Carci Nall Dover-Foxcroft. of Dover-Foxcroft; Louise Wheel- er of Milo; and Stewart and Jana Brooks of Corinth. BUTTS — A daughter, Kenz- ley Alyce Butts, born on Jan. 13, 2016, to Mercedes J. and Travis Allen Butts of Dover-Foxcroft; joining siblings Kylie, Elijah, Trevor, Rylan, Colton and Mad- elin. Maternal grandparents are Randall and Marsha Henderson. Paternal grandparents are Bonnie and Lloyd Butts. Great-grandpar- ents are Willa and Kenneth White, Nancy and Ronald Henderson, and Charles and Helen Baer. GOSSELIN — A daughter, Peyton Joyce Gosselin, born on Jan. 8, 2016, to Ashley Tyler Trem- blay and Kenneth Wayne Gosselin Jr. of Milo; joining big brother Keagan. Maternal grandmother is Lisa Boone of Dover-Foxcroft. Paternal grandparents are Deborah Briggs of Dover-Foxcroft and Ken and Carrie Gosselin of Southwest Harbor. Great-grandparents are Joyce and Peter Podziak of New- port and Virginia Bisson of Patten. McAFEE — A daughter, Sen- si Lynn McAfee, born on Jan. 22, 2016, to Brea Lee Bentley and Ryan Paul McAfee of Dover-Fox- croft; joining siblings Lennon and Lyric. Paternal grandparents are Joan and Fred McAfee of Do- ver-Foxcroft; Kristie Gould of Dover-Foxcroft and Robert Bent- ley of Rockland. CANNON — A son, Samuel Gray Moriguchi Cannon, born on Jan. 5, 2016, to Amy L. Fa- gan-Cannon nee Fagan and Nich- olas Cannon of Dover-Foxcroft; Page 6, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, February 17, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer T-Shirts Continued from Page 1 Community Calendar the students all sitting against the List your event in the Com- Tuesday, Feb. 23 wall. Going homeroom by home- munity Events Calendar. Mail to DOVER-FOXCROFT: The room, the four teachers took turns Calendar, The Piscataquis Ob- Backwoods Berniers’ open introducing each of their students server, PO Box 30, Dover-Fox- house will be from 2-4 p.m. at modeling their T-shirt, saying what croft, ME 04426 or email to the Storefront, 16 East Main St., was on each article of clothing and [email protected] with with guest speaker Troy Jack- why the particular item was cho- event name, date, place, time son. FMI call 924-3743. sen. Many first-graders indicated and telephone number. Deadline DOVER-FOXCROFT: The they liked certain qualities of their for submissions is Friday at 4 NAMI Family and Friends Sup- selected items, such as 100 googly p.m. For full calendar, please go port Group meets from 6:30-8 eyes looking like monsters and en- to www.observer-me.com. p.m. in the Borestone Room at joying the glamor of 100 gems. Friday, Feb. 19 Mayo Regional Hospital. For The T-shirt models then walked GREENVILLE: The ninth more info. call 924-7903. down the runway to applause from annual Moosehead Lake Togue Wednesday, Feb. 24 their peers and teachers. “First-grad- Derby will be held today through DEXTER: A weekly adult ers, I hope you have a better idea of Rosie Povak Bryan Anderson Feb. 21, due to uncertain ice coloring group starts this eve- what 100 is,” Wentworth said at the with 100 safety pins with 100 stickers conditions in late January. ning at 6 at the Abbott Memorial conclusion of the 100th day fashion Joshua Sinclair Saturday, Feb. 20 Library. FMI call 924-7291. show. with 100 tally marks DEXTER: The 14th District Thursday, Feb. 25 of the American Legion meets at DOVER-FOXCROFT: A 1 p.m. at Poulliot-Seavey Post free session of the Essentials of 53 home, with lunch at noon. College Planning will be offered MILO: Three Rivers Kiwan- at the Penquis Higher Education is hosts a cribbage tourney at 1 Center at 1 p.m. To register call p.m. at the Kiwanis Headquar- 1-800-281-3703 or go to http:// ters building. meoc.maine.edu. MONSON: The Narrow Friday, Feb. 26 Gauge Riders are sponsoring a DOVER-FOXCROFT: The snowmobile poker run from 9 Center Theatre and Slightly a.m.-3 p.m., with signups at the Off-Center players will present Lakeshore House. a one-act play festival at 7 p.m. RIPLEY: The Ripley UMC, FMI call 564-8943. 12 West Ripley Rd., will serve a Saturday, Feb. 27 Souper Kitchen with fiddlehead DOVER-FOXCROFT: The chowder from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Center Theatre and Slightly SANGERVILLE: The Uni- Off-Center players will present tarian Universalist Church of a one-act play festival at 2 p.m. Sangerville and Dover-Fox- FMI call 564-8943. croft, located at the corner of GREENVILLE: The 10th Main and Church streets, serves annual Plum Creek Wilderness a free public soup and sandwich Sled Dog Race starts at 8:30 Lily Bisson Jenna Hartford Thomas Atwater with 100 Brooke Preble with 100 lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. a.m. at the Leisure Life Resort. with 100 pompoms with 100 gems pictures of his family pompoms Monday, Feb. 22 FMI go to www.100milewilder- DOVER-FOXCROFT: The nessrace.org. PCSWCD hosts a free com- Sunday, Feb. 28 munity dinner, with local sea- DOVER-FOXCROFT: The sonal foods, at 6 p.m. at the Center Theatre and Slightly Dover-Foxcroft Congregation- Off-Center players will present al Church. FMI call 564-2321 a one-act play festival at 2 p.m. ext. 3. FMI call 564-8943.

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORECLOSURE SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. Kiwanis SECTION 6321 ET SEQ. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT cribbage 305 North Guilford Road, formerly a portion of 295 North Guilford Road, tourney Monson, Maine (Mortgage recorded in the Piscataquis County Registry of on Saturday Deeds in Book 1745, Page 104) By virtue of and in execution of MILO — The Three Rivers a Judgment of Foreclosure and Kiwanis’ next cribbage tour- Sale dated October 23, 2015 and ney will be on Saturday, Feb. entered on the docket in the Maine District Court, District Thirteen, 20 at 1 p.m. All cribbage lov- Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on October ers are invited to the Kiwan- 23, 2015, in an action captioned is Headquarters in the Milo Tammac Holdings Corporation v. Business Park. Daniel J. Villone, et al., Docket No. The entrance donation DOVRE-2014-57, for the will be divided between the foreclosure of a Mortgage dated first- and second-place win- May 11, 2006 and recorded in the ners and worthwhile Kiwanis Piscataquis County Registry of projects. The address of the Deeds in Book 1745, Page 104 (the “Mortgage”), said judgment Kiwanis building is 24 Ger- having been entered and the rish Road, a right turn off statutory ninety (90) day Route 11 just past JSI Store redemption period having elapsed Fixtures on the left. without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at a public sale the premises LEGAL described in the Mortgage located NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE at 305 North Guilford Road, Notice is hereby given that in formerly a portion of 295 North accordance with the Judgment of Guilford Road, Monson, Maine (the Foreclosure and Sale entered “Property”). November 15, 2015 in the action TERMS OF SALE: The Property entitled Deutsche Bank National will be sold at auction beginning at Trust Company, as Trustee for 11:00 a.m. on March 7, 2016 at the Soundview Home Loan Trust offices of Eaton Peabody, One 2006-OPT5, Asset-Back Certifi- Portland Square, 7th Floor, cates, Series 2006-OPT5 v. Frank Portland, Maine. All bidders will be R. Ward et al., by the Maine required to deposit $5,000.00 to District Court, Division of Dover- bid, in cash or certified U.S. funds Foxcroft, Docket No.: RE-15-11, made payable to Tammac wherein the Court adjudged the Holdings Corporation (“Tammac”) foreclosure of a mortgage granted in order to register to bid (the by Frank R. Ward to Option One “Deposit”). The Deposit shall be Mortgage Corporation, a California increased to ten percent (10%) of Corporation dated April 26, 2006 the successful bid within five and recorded in the Piscataquis calendar days after the conclusion County Registry of Deeds in Book of the auction, but such increased 1741, Page 3, should the period of amount shall not be less than redemption have expired without $5,000.00. The Property shall be redemption of the property by the sold to the highest bidder, who mortgagor(s), a public sale of the must leave the Deposit as a non- property described in the refundable down payment. The mortgage will be conducted on highest bidder shall also be March 23, 2016 commencing at required to sign a Purchase and 10:30 a.m. at 45 Court Street, Sale Agreement calling for a Houlton, Maine closing within 30 days, at which The property is located at 28 time the balance of the bid price Beech Street, Greenville Jct., will be due immediately in available Piscataquis County, Maine, U.S. funds, and Tammac, the reference as described in said foreclosing mortgagee, will deliver mortgage. a duly executed Quitclaim Deed The sale will be by public Without Covenant and Release Bill auction. All bidders for the property of Sale, if applicable, conveying will be required to make a deposit the Property. The Property shall be of $5,000.00 in cash, certified or conveyed subject to all matters set bank check at the time of the forth in the Purchase and Sale public sale made payable to Agreement and the additional Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP, terms of sale which will be which deposit is non-refundable available prior to the auction. as to the highest bidder. The Additional terms may also be balance of the purchase price announced at the time of the shall be paid within thirty (30) days auction. Tammac, the foreclosing of the public sale. In the event a mortgagee, and its assigns, representative of Deutsche Bank reserve the right to bid without National Trust Company, as making the required deposit and, if Trustee for Soundview Home Tammac, or its assigns, is the high Loan Trust 2006-OPT5, Asset- bidder, to pay for the Property with Back Certificates, Series 2006- a credit against the debt owed to it. OPT5 is not present at the time For more information on the and place stated in this notice, no above-described Property contain- sale shall be deemed to have ing the legal description, legal and occurred and all rights to bidding details, as well as possible reschedule a subsequent sale are site visits, contact Bruce B. reserved. Hochman, Esq., attorney for Additional terms will be Tammac, One Portland Square, announced at the public sale. P.O. Box 15235, Portland, Maine Deutsche Bank National Trust 04112 (207-274-5266). Company, as Trustee for Dated: February 3, 2016 Soundview Home Loan Trust TAMMAC HOLDINGS 2006-OPT5, CORPORATION Asset-Back Certificates, By: /s/ Bruce B. Hochman Series 2006-OPT5, Bruce B. Hochman, Esq. by its attorneys, Shechtman Its Attorney Halperin Savage, LLP Eaton Peabody Monica P. Schoenbaum, Esq. P.O. Box 15235 1080 Main Street, Portland, ME 04112 Pawtucket, RI 02860 (207) 274-5266 (401) 272-1400 Page 7 February 17, 2016 Championship Continued from Page 1 Dirigo. Senior Michael Pendriss sharpens iron,’ and some peo- kept the Foxcroft run going ple asked what that meant,” at 220 pounds, with the senior said Ayala. “Our answer is it’s edging Winslow’s Nat Beck- how you get great. with 8-6. “For you to do well, your Holmes, another senior, partner has to push you to the shook off his broken hand to limit at practice, you have to pin Jake Peavey of Erskine push each other. And here’s Academy in South China at a group of kids at 182, 195, 1:20 of their championship fi- 220 and 285 who have pushed nal. Photo courtesy of Angela Ayala themselves all winter and Foxcroft got additional top- made each other better.” four finishes from sophomores HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION — Foxcroft Academy’s Sometimes that improve- R.J. Nelson, second at 132 Connor Holmes pins Erskine Academy’s Jake Peavey ment came at a physical price, pounds, and Brandon Weston, in the 285-pound final at the Class B state wrestling like when 285-pound Connor third at 106, while senior cap- championship Saturday at Oceanside High School in Holmes broke his hand while tain Antonio Ayala capped off Rockland. Holmes’ performance helped the Ponies wrestling Billy Brock at prac- a stellar four-year career by capture the state title. tice and even as late as the accepting the championship night before States, Ayala said, trophy after he finished fifth when Brandon Brock injured at 126 pounds to earn a berth his back while working out as an alternate to the all-state with his younger brother. meet Saturday at Mount Ararat “Sometimes it can be School in Topsham. tough,” said Ayala, “but that’s All of Foxcroft’s top-four the way they’ve always gone finishers earned automatic hard to push themselves. To berths to the all-state meet, see all those guys win state which features the best wres- championships Saturday was tlers from both Class A and great.” Class B seeking to qualify for First junior Billy Brock the New England champion- avenged a loss to Winslow’s ships. Patrick Hopkins at the Class Dirigo’s Griffyn Smith won B North championships a the 113-pound final for his week earlier, winning by pin fourth individual state cham- Photo courtesy of Angela Ayala GIVE HIM A LIFT — Foxcroft Academy’s Billy Brock at 5:38 of their 182-pound fi- pionship and was named the Photo courtesy of Angela Ayala picks up Winslow’s Patrick Hopkins during their finals nal in what turned out to be meet’s outstanding performer. ALL IN THE FAMILY the championship-clinching The Cougars’ other individual — Brandon Brock of Foxcroft match in the 182-pound weight class at the Class B state victory. title came from Bryce Whitte- Academy competes against Dalton Berry of Dirigo wrestling championship Saturday. Brock won the match Then Brandon Brock, a se- more at 152. during their 195-pound championship match on Saturday by pin to seal Foxcroft’s team title, the sixth overall in nior, pinned Dalton Berry with Dexter finished ninth in the in Rockland. Brock won the match by pin, to join his program history and first since the 2013 Class C crown. one second left in the opening team standings with 34 points. younger brother Billy as an individual state champ. round of the 195-pound fi- The Tigers were led by sopho- nal — the only championship more Tyler Beem, third at 132 match featuring a battle of pounds, and junior Jacob Hes- wrestlers from Foxcroft and seltine, fourth at 160.

Class B state Brock (Fox) def. Patrick wrestling Hopkins (Winslow) pin at 5:38; 195: Brandon championship Brock (Fox) def. Dalton 1. Foxcroft Academy Berry (Dirigo) pin at 1:59; 146, 2. Dirigo 123, 3. Ells- 220: Michael Pendriss worth 94.5, 4. Winslow 91, (Fox) def. Nat Beckwith 5. Mountain Valley 79.5, (Winslow) 8-6; 285: Con- Wells 79.5, 7. Oceanside ner Holmes (Fox) def. 70.5, 8. Medomak Val- Jake Peavey (Ersk) pin at ley 52, 9. Dexter 34, 10. 1:20 Erskine Academy 29, 11. Oak Hill 27.5, 12. Penob- Consolation Photo courtesy of Angela Ayala scot Valley 20.5, 13. Lis- finals Photo courtesy of Angela Ayala bon 20, 14. Belfast 17, 15. 106: Brandon Weston GROUNDED FALCON — Foxcroft Academy’s Zach 220-POUND WINNER — Foxcroft Academy’s Monmouth Academy 16, (Fox) def. Will Perry (Me- Caron competes against Mountain Valley’s Eddie 16. Maine Central Institute domak) pin at 0:23; 113: Michael Pendriss puts a hold on Winslow’s Nat Beckwith DeRoche in the finals of the 145-pound division during in the 220-pound final at the Class B state wrestling 14, 17. Madison 10, 18. Xavier Adams (Lisbon) the Class B state championship at Oceanside High Bucksport 7, 19. Caribou def. Michael Sprague championship on Feb. 13. Pendriss won by decision 8-6 3, John Bapst 3, Mattanaw- (Ersk) 5-1; 120: Zyantho- School. Caron won the match 5-3. to capture the first-place finish. cook Academy 3, 22. Lin- ny Moss (MCI) def. Aus- coln Academy 1, Washing- tin Merando (Belfast) 9-8; ton Academy 1 126: Logan Lord (Ells) Championship def. Jon Wainwright (Di- rigo) major dec. 9-1; 132: Pony boys finish second finals Tyler Beem (Dexter) def. 106: Alex Fogarty Ethan Boucher (MtnVal- (Ocean) def. Codi Sirois ley) win by inj def; 138: (PValley) major dec. 11- Steven Thompson (MVal- at state indoor track meet 0; 113: Griffyn Smith ley) def. Hunter White (Dir) def. Devin Vigue (Dirigo) pin at 3:30; 145: LEWISTON — The Foxcroft the long jump at the state meet, seventh in 54.81 seconds. 55 prelims at 7.18 seconds, Rob- (Winslow) pin at 1:10; Josh Wright (Ells) def. Academy boys indoor track and with at top distance of 20-02.50. Nelson was one of four other inson finished 15th in the 200 at 120: Danny Buteau (OH) Elias Miller (Medomak) field team finished as the- run He added a sixth-place perfor- Pony entrants at the state cham- 24.85 seconds and junior Jason def. Calvin Thompson major dec. 15-5; 152: Con- ner-up at the 2016 Class B state mance in the triple jump at a dis- pionship, placing 11th in the two Eubanks was right behind in 16th (Mon) tech fall 18-1; 126: nor Petros (Ells) def. Issac championship on Feb. 13 at Bates tance of 38-07.50 to account for mile at 10:56.59. Junior Evan place with a time of 25.16 sec- Caleb Austin (MtnValley) Therrian (MtnValley) tech College. The Ponies scored 44 20 of his team’s 44 points. Chadbourne came in 14th in the onds. def. Cullen Cummings fall 192; 160: Ben Abbott points to finish second out of 25 The Pony 4x800 relay team had (Wells) tech fall 16-0; 132: (Winslow) def. Jacob Hes- point-scoring schools, trailing the second best time at the Class Ben Ripley (Ocean) def. R seltine (Dexter) 9-7; 170: only the 56 points picked up by B championship. Sophomore J Nelson (Fox) 3-0; 138: Dallas Ball (Ocean) def. York High School which won Tobias Hogfeldt, senior Gabe Peyton Cole (Ells) def. Jake Spofford (Wells) pin the Class B crown for the fourth Piquette, junior Chandler Rock- Postseason Basketball Mike Provencher (MtnVal- at 2:58; 182: Nolan Pot- time in five years. The finish tied well and senior Cooper Nelson ley) pin at 3:32; 145: Zac ter (Wells) def. Spencer the highest performance for a combined for a time of 8 minutes, Caron (Fox) def. Eddie Vaughan (Dirigo) major Foxcroft team at the state meet in 37.17 seconds. Scoreboard Deroche (MtnValley) 5-3; dec. 10-2; 195: Sean Mc- school history, as the 2013 squad Senior Nathaniel Church fin- 152: Bryce Whittemore Cormack-Kuhman (Wells) also came in the second place. ished in third place in the 200, run- Class B North boys 6. Vinalhaven 51 (Dirigo) def. Justin Stud- def. Reagan Billingsley Senior Hunter Smith led Fox- ning a time of 23.80 seconds. He Prelims 4. Greenville 70. holme (Ersk) win by DQ; (Ocean) 7-4; 220: Lucas croft by winning the Class B also came in sixth in the 55 at 6.84 5. MDI 66 12. Hermon 38 5. AR Gould 28 160: Trent Goodman (Ells) Macdonald (Dirigo) def. crown in the high jump. Smith seconds. Church ran the opening 6. Caribou 61 11. Foxcroft 53 def. Michael Wrigley Brenden Dean (Wells) pin cleared the bar at 6 feet, 2 inch- leg of the fifth-place 4x200 relay 10. MCI 43 7. Winslow 41 Semifinals (Wells) pin at 0:50; 170: at 1:34; 285: Owen Gil- es, to best runner-up freshman team, followed by senior Blaine 8. Belfast 72 9. Central 54 1. Valley vs. 4. Greenville Ryan Fredette (Winslow) bert (Medomak) def. Matt Gavin McDonald of Orono High Robinson, Hogfeldt and Rockwell 3. Seacoast vs. 7. Islesboro def. Nolan Degroot (Diri- Brown (Madison) pin at School by six inches. Smith, who for a time of 1:38.67. Quarterfinals go) pin at 1:39; 182: Billy 3:42 also played for the Pony basket- Hogfeldt was sixth in the 800 1. Old Town 83 8. Belfast 47 Class B North girls ball team this winter, is a two- with a time of 2:06.99, and Nel- 2. Ellsworth 56 10. MCI 28 Prelims time defending state champion in son came in sixth in the mile 6. Caribou 51 5. Ellsworth 57 the high jump during the outdoor with a time of 4:49.65. Rockwell 3. Washington 44 12. Mattanawcook 44 track season. rounded out the Foxcroft scoring 4. Orono 61 5. MDI 50 6. John Bapst 55 Smith came in second place in with a point in the 400, placing 11. Orono 40 Semifinals 7. Hermon 54 SPORTS 1. Old Town vs. 4. Orono 10. Washington 33 2. Ellsworth vs. 6. Caribou 8. Foxcroft 48 9. Central 46 ON TAP Bowers and Preble Class C North boys Quarterfinals schedule subject to change Prelims 1. Houlton 61 8. Foxcroft 52 Wednesday, Feb. 17— p.m. Cross Insurance Cen- 5. Schenck 66. 7. Hermon 49 2. MDI 39 BOYS BASKETBALL: ter (Bangor); Class D South play soccer at USM 12. Penobscot 53 3. Presque Isle 51. Class C North quarterfinal 3. Championship 2:45 p.m. Au- 6. Dexter 39 11. PCHS 36 6. John Bapst 35 Bucksport vs. 6. Dexter 9:35 gusta Civic Center. GIRLS 7. Hodgdon 62 4. Winslow 51 a.m. Cross Insurance Cen- BASKETBALL: Class C 10. Narraguagus 59 5. Ellsworth 44 ter (Bangor); Class D South North Championship 7:05 8. Ft. Kent 62. 9. Sumner 53 semifinal 1. Valley vs. 4. p.m. Cross Insurance Center Semifinals Greenville 11:30 a.m. Augus- (Bangor). WRESTLING: Quarterfinals 1. Houlton vs. 4. Winslow ta Civic Center. Dexter and Foxcroft at New 1. George Stevens 3. Presque Isle vs. 7. Hermon Friday, Feb. 19—BOYS England qualifier at Mt. Ara- vs. 8. Ft. Kent BASKETBALL: Class C rat HS (Topsham). 2. Ft. Fairfield vs. 7. Hodgdon Class C North girls North semifinal 2. Ft. -Fair Saturday, Feb. 27—BOYS 3. Bucksport vs. 6. Dexter Prelims field-7. Hodgdon vs. 3. BASKETBALL: Class C Bowers Preble 4. Lee vs. 5. Schenck 5. Schenck 39 12. Ft. Kent 27 Bucksport-6. Dexter 7:05 Championship 8:45 p.m. Au- 6. PCHS 63. 11. Woodland 35 p.m. Cross Insurance Center gusta CIvic Center; Class Class D South boys 7. Stearns 60 (Bangor). GIRLS BASKET- D Championship 2:45 p.m. GORHAM — A pair of starts. Preble scored four Prelims 10. Madawaska 39 BALL: Class C North semi- Augusta Civic Center. DOG past teammates on the Pen- goals and picked up an assist 8. Rangeley 69. 8. Calais 53 final 2. Dexter-7. Stearns vs. SLED RACE: Plum Creek quis Valley High School soc- with 11 shots on goal. 9. Forest Hills 59 9. George Stevens 51 3. Penobscot-6. PCHS 2:05 Wilderness Sled Dog Race cer team both were members Sophomore Courtney Bow- p.m. Cross Insurance Center (Leisure Life Resort-Green- of the University of Southern ers, also of Milo, appeared in Quarterfinals Quarterfinals (Bangor). ville) 8:30 a.m. GIRLS BAS- Maine women’s team this one game. 1. Valley 62 8. Rangeley 33 1. Ft. Fairfield vs. 8. Calais Saturday, Feb. 20—BOYS KETBALL: Class C Cham- past season. USM finished the season 7. Islesboro 66 2. Dexter vs. 7. Stearns BASKETBALL: Class C pionship 7:05 p.m. Augusta Sophomore Jessica Preble, with a record of 3-14, going 2. Pine Tree 50 3. Narraguagus vs. 6. PCHS North Championship 8:35 CIvic Center. of Milo, played in 15 games 0-7 in Little East Conference 3. Seacoast 52 4. Penobscot vs. 5. Schenck for the Huskies, making 10 play. Page 8, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, February 17, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Houlton girls overcome late FA surge By Joseph Cyr at the half. ble,” Bouchard said. “We didn’t Staff Writer Foxcroft Academy hung with do the best job at that, but we still BANGOR — When a team the Shires in the third period and managed to pull out the win.” shoots 94 percent from the foul used a 7-2 run at the end of the “We committed foolish fouls line, chances are they are going to quarter to cut the lead to 43-40. today,” Graham said. “We reached come away with the victory. The Ponies took their first lead of because we didn’t beat them [FA] Such was the case Saturday af- the game early in the final period to the spot. They got some 50-50 ternoon as No. 1 Houlton (18-1 with a shot in the low post from boards off us and rebounded well, overall) defeated No. 8 Foxcroft Simpson, followed by a nifty which is a testament to their height Academy 61-52 in a Class B scoop shot by Bickford to go up and skill.” North quarterfinal matchup. Houl- 44-43. Foxcroft Academy coach Blake ton converted an impressive 17- That lead proved short-lived Smith tipped his hat to the veteran of-18 foul shots to help carry the as the Shires regained the lead leadership shown by the Shires. team to victory. on their next possession when “Our girls played with a lot of The Shires, last year’s Class C Flewelling converted a feed in the heart today,” Smith said. “They state champions before moving low post from senior Natalie Hill. came out at halftime ready to go to Class B this year, face No. 4 The Shires then outscored FA 17-8 at it. The X-factor for us in the end Winslow (16-3) in the semifinals over the final six minutes for the is that group of kids for Houlton Wednesday at 3:35 p.m. The Po- win is used to playing in this type of nies end their season with an 11-9 Bouchard, who played with four game and really rose to the occa- record. fouls for much of the fourth quar- sion.” “This was a battle, and I knew ter, said the Ponies did a nice job that coming in,” Houlton coach of limiting her offensively, while Shawn Graham said. “Basketball also causing her some frustrations can be a game of mismatches and on the defensive end of the floor. they [Foxcroft Academy] certain- “I need to be more careful,” Pioneer Times photo/Joseph Cyr ly posed one for us because of Bouchard said. “I have to keep ONE-HANDED SHOT — their size and strength. That was trying to get rebounds, but you Pony Grace Bickford puts not your typical No. 8 seed.” definitely can’t go as hard when up a one-handed shot over Houlton sophomore Kolleen you have foul trouble. You have to Houlton’s Rylee Warman, Bouchard led all players with 23 play smarter.” right, and Aspen Flewelling points, numerous rebounds and a For FA, junior Kendra Ewer during Saturday’s game. pair of blocks. Sophomore Aspen led the way with 15 points, all Flewelling chipped in 13 points, from behind the 3-point arc. Ju- Pioneer Times photo/Joseph Cyr including three 3-pointers. Junior nior Grace Bickford chipped in 12 DRIBBLES — Foxcroft Academy’s Kendra Ewer Rylee Warman added nine. points, while freshman MacKen- dribbles past Houlton’s Rylee Warman during Saturday Houlton led from the onset, zie Beaudry added 10. afternoon’s quarterfinal game in Bangor. Houlton won opening the game with a 12-3 run, With five girls standing 5-feet, Pioneer Times photo/Joseph Cyr and built a 23-12 lead by the end 10-inches, FA posed a height PUTTING UP A SHOT 61-52. of the first quarter. The Ponies, on problem for the Shires. — FA’s Abigail Simpson, the strength of their 3-point shoot- “Our game plan was to try and left, as Houlton’s Aspen ing prowess, cut the lead to 33-23 box them out as much as possi- Flewelling defends during Saturday’s Class B Postseason basketball THE quarterfinal. roundup Foxcroft Academy (11-9) Feb. 9: The sixth-seeded Dexter boys lost at No. 6 Caribou 61-53 in a Bourget 2 0-0 6, Bourget, K. Ewer 5 0-0 15, Nelson, Bick- boys won vs. No. 11 PCHS 39-36 in Class B North prelim. Hunter Smith ford 6 0-2 12, Chadburne 1 0-0 2, Seavey, Beaudry 3 4-8 10, a Class C North prelim. Zach White scored a game-high 22 points. Simpson 3 1-2 7. Totals: 20 5-12 52. scored 12 points for the Tigers. The No. 6 PCHS girls won vs. C“All real estateLASSIFIEDS advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair DEADLINE Bryce Gilbert had a game-high 20 11th-seeded Woodland 63-35 in Housing Act and the Maine Human Rights Act, which make it illegal FRIDAYMONDAY AT AT 12:00 10:00AM P.M. Houlton (18-1) CALL 564-8355 points for the Pirates. a Class C North prelim. Jordynne to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of Gentle 2 2-2 6, Graham 1 0-0 2, Hill 3 2-3 8, Bouchard 7 race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin or FAX 564-7056 The No. 8 Foxcroft girls won vs. Littlefield led all players with 20 s r r TM 8-8 23, Warman 2 5-5 9, Collett, Fitzpatrick, ninth seed Central 48-46 in over- points. sexual orientation. We will not knowingly accept any Please leave a message on Flewelling 5 0-0 13. advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. the answering machine if you time in a Class B North prelim. 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P.O. Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 • 564-8355 (207) 564-8355 or Fax#: (207) 564-7056 The Piscataquis Observer February 17, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 9 PRYMCA Waves host Truck Continued from Page 1 “First of all they would look at our request and basically de- Boothbay YMCA approved an agreement with cide if they would be interested Fire Recovery USA for billing in looking at Dover-Foxcroft,” DOVER-FOXCROFT — The the 50 fly; Meriel Willey in the 100 and collection services relat- Clukey said about the Maine Piscataquis Regional YMCA free; and Jaxson Zimmerman in the ed to the traffic incidents ordi- Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages Waves swim team hosted the 50 free and 25 back. nance. The contract is for one & Lottery Operations. “Then Boothbay Region YMCA Dolphins Preston Barbro, Leora Brochu, year and will automatically they would put a notice in the on Jan. 23,. The Waves team mem- Cooley, Dylan Coy, Sam Gidman, renew for the succeeding one- paper and invite anyone to ap- bers swam very well and individual Abby Kemp, Hunter Kemp, Ali- year periods unless a 30-day ply.” From there license appli- swimmers turned in very strong cia London, Olivia McCorrison, notice to end the agreement is cants would be reviewed and a performances. Alice Myers, Rhoda, Eli Swanson, given. decision would be made by the Waves swimmers turning in Hannah Vail, Amy Waugh, Chloe “I believe this is the last piece bureau. first-place finishes were Avery Car- Waugh, Wellman, Willey and Zim- of the puzzle,” Clukey said, as When asked, Clukey said he roll in the 200 IM and 100 back; merman all had personal best times the ordinance was adopted at was not aware of any business- Jenna Clukey in the 100 free; Ga- at the meet. last year’s town meeting and es besides Shaw’s interested rett Cooley in the 100 back; Ga- The “Biggest Loser” of the meet Contributed photo the selectmen approved a fee in becoming an agency liquor bie Johnson in the 50 free; Hunter was Amy Waugh, who took 28.34 CALM WAVES — Members of the PRYMCA Waves schedule several weeks prior. store. Kemp in the 100 free and 50 breast; seconds off her 200 IM mark. Run- Billing is for traffic incidents Select Vice Chair Cindy Free- Nathaniel “Hal” Porter in the 50 ner-up for this award was Hunter swim team taking a break during a Jan. 23 meet vs. involving non-residents, with man Cyr and board member back; Gwyneth Rhoda in the 25 Kemp who took a combined total the Boothbay YMCA are, from left, Chloe Waugh, fees calculated on a per incident Gail D’Agostino — who was back; Amy Waugh in the 200 IM of 17.49 seconds off his 100 free Amy Waugh, Avery Carroll, Jenna Clukey and Gabie basis using current costs for the lone vote against the motion and 100 back; Peyton Wellman in and 50 back times. Johnson. personnel and equipment at the to authorize Clukey to write the scene. letter — both wondered if the The board also authorized other three agency liquor stores Clukey to write a letter of sup- in town had concerns about a port on behalf of Shaw’s to the fourth license being granted. One Book Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Clukey said a public comment Continued from Page 1 taken in the hamster photo booth reading logs as they went through Kimball said in 2016 grade 3 Beverages & Lottery Oper- session could be held by the and play games such as musical one of the 15 chapters per night. teacher Jessica Dunton coordi- ations as the grocery store is state as part of the process if tried to evade, tunnels to crawl chairs and bowling in the gym. Completed reading logs, which nated One Book, One School. seeking to acquire a license to the bureau proceeds with the through, balance beams, short el- Leading up to Feb. 11 families also provide organizers with pro- “A majority of our elementary become an agency liquor store. Shaw’s request. evated jumps and a ladder climb. were encouraged to submit pho- gram data, were entered into a staff as well as some of our mid- Clukey said for communities In his town manager’s report, At each stage were volunteers — tos of their pets for a collage in prize drawing with a winner cho- dle school staff were involved in with populations between 2,000 Clukey said representatives those helping out across the build- the main lobby. “As you could see sen from the various grade levels. the entire process,” Kimball said. and 5,000 residents the state from the Municipal Review ing included middle-schoolers, from our walls last night, there Kimball said the winners received “We could not do this event with- allows for up to three agency Committee (MRC) are sched- members of the Foxcroft Acade- was a wide variety of pets pre- a book all about pets. out the hands of so many. Thank liquor stores, and these towns uled to speak at the March 14 my National Honor Society and sented from chickens to goats to “We did trivia questions each you to all that were involved!” can then petition the state to selectmen’s meeting about pro- SeDoMoCha staff — to assist. cats to dogs, etc.,” Kimball said. morning,” Kimball said. “We also She added that school officials issue one additional license. posed changes in solid waste One Book, One School attend- Similar to past years, families had a classroom drawing each are looking to continue the event Currently in Dover-Foxcroft disposal for after 2018. Un- ees could also decorate hamster who read “The World According day in which a stuffed Humphrey again in 2017. Kimball said the Mountain’s Market, Rite Aid der the proposal this operation art projects, have their pictures to Humphrey” at home filled out came to visit.” book choice will be determined at and Will’s Shop ‘n Save all would move from PERC in a later time. have agency liquor licenses. Orrington to a future facility The first SeDoMoCha Elemen- “A lot of customers are ask- in Hampden, operated by the tary One Book, One School took ing ‘do you have liquor, where’s Maryland-based Fiberight. The place in 2011 as students and fam- your liquor?,” said Shaw’s 187 MRC members will need to ilies read “A Caste in the Attic” by Store Director Patrick Doak. He each make a decision on the or- Elizabeth Winthrop and then en- said should the license be grant- ganization’s proposal over the joyed a medieval feast after they ed, “We would would be able to next few months. finished the novel. A year later give the town a lot more vari- “We should make sure the “The Indian in the Cupboard” by ety just because of the space we public’s aware that they will be Lynne Reid Banks was the pro- have and the volume we do.” here on the 14th in case they gram selection and the ending Doak added that a securi- have questions,” Freeman Cyr evening event featured a Western ty camera system is already in said. motif and activities. In 2013 One place at Shaw’s. He said all li- “The fire department got a Book, One School featured E.B. quor bottles would be capped grant, a small one, but it should White’s “Charlotte’s Web” and with security tags that can only help them out,” Clukey said. this novel led up to a night at the be removed at the registers, and The grant of just over $1,720 is fair. The year after everyone was cashiers are trained in the pro- from the Maine Forest Service off to see the wizard with “The cedures needed for ringing up for Class A foam and other re- Wizard of Oz” and in 2015 the alcohol. lated items. SeDoMoCha community had a golden ticket with Roald Dahl’s Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom “Charlie and the Chocolate Fac- RUNNING THROUGH A HAMSTER MAZE — Humphrey’s Obstacle Course was one tory.” of the activities making up the One Book, One School finale on the evening of Feb. 11 The shared reading experience, Obituaries at the SeDoMoCha School in Dover-Foxcroft. Over the previous month, elementary which for many of the students in- families read the book “The World According to Humphrey”, which is about a helpful cludes a parent or someone older, classroom hamster. Families attending the culminating night also enjoyed dinner, could is intended to help students im- Betty B. Fowles prove listening comprehension, take part in games and create some hamster art projects. increase vocabulary, understand DOVER-FOXCROFT – Betty 12 grandchildren; 16 great- concepts, lengthen attention spans B. Fowles, 87, wife of the late grandchildren; and two great- and create a positive attitude to- Arthur D. Fowles, Jr., passed great-grandchildren. ward books while creating fun away February 9, 2016, at She was predeceased by a and memorable connections to Hibbard Nursing Home. She brother, Garret William the school community. was born July 30, 1928, in ''Billy'' Brawn. Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter Memorial visitations were of Baxter C. and Gladys held 1-3 p.m., Sunday, (Buck) Brawn. February 14, 2016, at the Lary Betty loved spending time Funeral Home, Dover- at Sebec Lake; she was an Foxcroft. In lieu of flowers, avid bridge player, and memorial contributions may enjoyed painting. She was a be made to ALS Association member of OES Northern New England She is survived by three Chapter, The Concord Center, sons, Russell Fowles, Richard 10 Ferry Street, Suite 309, Fowles, and Lawrence Concord, NH 03301. Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Fowles; two daughters, Condolences and memories WALL OF PETS — Many SeDoMoCha Elementary families shared pictures of their Kristen Goddard, and Janna may be expressed at pets for a collage in the lobby for the One Book, One School finale on Feb. 11. The Peters; a sister, Barbara Pray; www.Iaryfuneralhome.com pet collage included many dogs and cats as well as goats and chickens.

LEGAL STATE OF MAINE PROBATE COURT PISCATAQUIS, SS: 159 East Main St., Suite 12 Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 18-A MRSA §3-801 The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice is February 17, 2016. If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within four months of the first publication date of this Notice to Creditors or be forever barred. You may present your claim by filing a written statement of your claim on a proper form with the Register of Probate of this Court or by delivering or mailing to the Personal Representative listed below at the address published by his name a written statement of the Claim indicating the basis therefore, the name and address of the claimant and the amount claimed or in such other manner as the law may provide. See 18-A MRSA §3-804. TO ALL PERSONS INTEREST- ED IN ANY OF THE ESTATES LISTED BELOW: 2016-006 ESTATE OF MAURICE GRANT, late of Milo, Maine deceased. Paul Bradeen, 60 Sargent Hill Drive, Milo, ME 04463 appointed Personal Representa- tive. 2016-007 ESTATE OF FRANK WILLIAM WESTON, late of Dover- Foxcroft, Maine deceased. Cheryl L. Doyon, 403 Ridge Road, Fairfield, ME 04937 appointed Personal Representative. 2016-012 ESTATE OF DAGMAR A. GREENLEAF, late of Monson, Maine deceased. James A. Greenleaf, P.O. Box 103, Monson, ME 04464, appointed Personal Representative. To be published on February 17 & 24, 2016. Dated: February 12, 2016 /S/Donna M. Peterson, Register Piscataquis County Probate Court Page 10, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, February 17, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Basic septic system installation workshop

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict (PCSWCD) is hosting a basic septic system instal- lation workshop on Friday, March 4 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Con- gregational Church. Dave Rocque, Maine state soil scientist and private sep- tic system design consultant, and Glenn Angell, Maine Photo courtesy of Melissa Mallett state site evaluator, will be the 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL — Kendall Killam, left, presenters for this workshop. from Mrs. Taylor’s kindergarten class at SeDoMoCha Topics will include what sep- Elementary in Dover-Foxcroft and her friend Charlie tic system installers should Johnston from Mrs. Tapley’s kindergarten class were know about wetland and wa- both ready for the 100th day of school. Killam made a terbody regulations in the subsurface waste water dis- 100-crayon wreath and Johnston made a birthday cake posal (SSWWD) rules, issues decorated with 100 candles. This year the 100th day of for installers, what installers school was observed on Feb. 9. should know about soils and hydrology in order to install long lasting septic systems, disposal system issues such as licensed plumbing inspectors Theatre Classes (LPI) inspections, proprietary Continued from Page 2 Continued from Page 5 disposal field device issues, and installer certification and Saturday the 27th at 2 p.m. and eryone and, now, especially for updates on SSWWD rule revi- Sunday the 28th at 2 p.m. Due seniors!” sions as well as septic system to scheduling conflicts, “The To participate in upcoming failures. Forlorn Unicorn” and “The Matter of Balance classes at- This workshop is open to Great Pandamonium” will not tendees must be at least 60 contractors, plumbers, LPI, be presented at the Sunday pro- years of age, be ambulatory private and municipal inspec- duction. Admission to all the and be able to problem solve. tors and evaluators, code en- productions is by donation. Classes are open to both men forcement officers and the For more information about and women, with two men al- public. Participating certified the festival please email ready enrolled. For more infor- contractors will receive three [email protected], call mation about enrollment, con- year credit for nonpoint source the Center Theatre at 564-8943 tact Breault at 924-7292. (NPS) contractor re-certifica- or stop by the theatre at 20 East The Skeleton Crew is grate- tion from the Maine Depart- Main Street between 10 a.m. ful to the Abbott Memorial ment of Environmental Pro- and 3 p.m. Monday through Library Board of Directors for tection. Seven recertification Friday. 2016 marks the 10th an- the generous scholarship pro- credits (hours) will be avail- niversary of the Center Theatre gram making it possible for able to certified LPIs and the reopening its doors to produce seniors to participate in these Maine Department of Health affordable entertainment, arts life-changing classes free of and Human Services Division and education. charge. of Environmental Health, will grant seven contact hours for this workshop. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The PCSWCD is an equal opportunity provider and em- ployer. To find out more about this workshop contact the PCSWCD at 564-2321 Ext. 3 or info@piscataquisswcd. org. To register, contact the PVAEC at 564-6525 or through www.pvaec.maine- adulted.org. Registration deadline is Feb. 26.