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Car Plunges Over Cliff Into Riverbed Law Enforcement Appreciation VOL. 180, NO. 21 MAY 21, 2015 © 2015 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Great Strides Event A Success By Kaileigh Deacon to Dead River. After the walk all the partici- The Calais High School Stu- pants were treated to a hotdog dent Council and Alex’s Army cookout and raffle prizes were joined together to host the 4th awarded. After lunch Lisa annual Great Strides event to Newsome, mother of middle raise money, awareness, and school student who has Cystic support for Cystic Fibrosis. Fibrosis, got up and spoke to all Each year the event is held the participants thanking them rain or shine to raise not only for their support. money but awareness and sup- “It’s because of all of you and port for Cystic Fibrosis. The people like you that the Cystic student council took over the Fibrosis Foundation exists event last year and is work- and is working to find a cure,” ing hard to make it bigger and Newsome said. better. The walk just that day raised Registration started at 9am over $2800. The Calais High Saturday morning and all the School Student Council raised walkers got ready to walk. over $500 on their own with The course traveled along the the rest being raised by Alex’s waterfront walkway, starting Army and individual walkers. at Dead River and then con- The event had a good turn out tinuing up along Union Street Almost all of the participants in Saturday Morning's Great Strides Event line up in front of the finish- and participants had a beautiful ing archway. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon). back to Main Street and back day to walk. Law Enforcement Appreciation We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! Check out prattcars.com Students and staff at Woodland Elemen- tary School celebrated National Police Ap- preciation Week by having the Baileyville PD recognized during a school assembly on Friday, May 15th. Pre K, Kindergarten US Route 1 South, Calais and grade 1 sang songs. Grade 1 sang a 207-454-0600 song that was one which Ms. Sawtelle, music teacher, and they composed espe- cially for Chief Bob and officers on the Baileyville Police Force. Also, a large mural with students' hand prints and signa- tures was given to Chief Bob. The students thought it was a good idea to provide the 454-0992 officers with donuts, as well. Home • Auto • Commercial • Mobile Windshield Service Pictured from left to right: Office Dave Claroni, Sam Perkins (grade 6), Ricky • Garage Door Sales & Service Cleghorn, (grade 6) and Chief Bob Fitzsim- • Replacement Vinyl Windows mons. (Photo provided by WES Principal Jane Smith) Serving Washington County Daniel L. Lacasse Attorney at Law Car Plunges Over Cliff Into Riverbed General Practice of Law Defense of Foreclosure By Jayna Smith ceding at the time. It appears Mr. Treworgy accidentally ~We are a Debt Relief Agency~ Calais Police and Calais Fire- pressed the accelerator instead We help people file for bankruptcy EMS responded to a residence of brake pedal. at 772 Main Street last Mon- "The accident is still un- relief under the Bankruptcy Code day, May 18th, after receiving der investigation. It can't be a report of a vehicle having determined at this time what 454-7543 gone over a cliff behind the caused Mr. Treworgy's car to residence. Upon arrival at ap- proceed down the embank- proximately 4:30 pm, Calais ment," Sergeant Vinson stated. Police Sergeant Matt Vinson Mr. Treworgy was transported YOUR AD discovered a Buick Le Sabre to Calais Regional Hospital lying on its roof below the tide by Calais Fire-EMS. He was CAN BE HERE line of the St. Croix River. treated for non-life threatening "The vehicle was about 50 injuries. yards down the embankment," Calais Police Department and EVERY WEEK! Sergeant Vinson said. The sole Calais Fire-EMS were assisted occupant of the vehicle, Robert by Washington County Sher- CALL JAYNA Treworgy, age 90, of Calais, iff's Department, Baileyville was secured in his vehicle by Police Department, and Border his seatbelt. The tide was re- Patrol. AT 454-3561 (Photo provided by Emily Mitchell) PAGE 2 WCCC Graduation who stood and applauded them. WCCC President Joe Cassidy welcomed everyone and told the students that the day be- longed to them. “This day is about hard work and success,” he said. Cassidy then introduced Maine Community College Systems Trustee Robert Clark. Clark is executive director of Northern Maine Development Corporation. He congratulated the students on reaching their educational goals. He remind- ed them that the diplomas they Graduate Sam Hayward with sister Madison and mom Terri. Graduates Tyler Hurlburt, Charlotte Southard, Victoria Webber were about to receive were a and Karl Stearns. symbol of their success. Student Senate President Graduates of the 2015 class which conducted sustainment Victoria Webber then intro- at Washington County Com- operations for coalition forces duced this year’s Distinguished munity College had a unique in Regional Command South, Faculty Member, Ron O’Brien, opportunity to listen to the Kandahar, Afghanistan from Technology Department chair- powerful words of one of the January through December man and instructor of the col- Maine Army National Guard’s 2009. lege’s Automotive Technol- top women officers during In addition to her career as ogy Department. The popular commencement exercises on an Army officer, she has been instructor offered the students Friday, May 15, 2015. a small business owner. some well-honed advice in- WCCC Academic Dean Alex The colonel, who is a native cluding maintaining a solid Clifford, a member of the Mainer, has received numerous work ethic and urged them Maine Army National Guard awards, including the Bronze to not only be proud of their and a colleague of the military Star Medal, Defense Meritori- accomplishments, but to do it woman, introduced Col. Diane ous Service Medal, Meritorious humbly. “Enjoy your career, L. (Meserve) Dunn, the first Service Medal, the Army Com- but most of all be happy,” he woman to serve as Brigade mendation Medal and the Af- said. Graduates Michael and Siobhan LaCoote and their children. Commander of the 120th Re- ghanistan Campaign Medal. This year’s student of the gional Support Group of the Dunn said this was her first year, Alana-Marie Pulkkinen, to augment her Adventure Rec ic performance at WCCC. Maine Army National Guard commencement address and is a graduate of the college’s program curriculum. When she is not in school, in Bangor. She offered this she talked about perseverance. Adventure Recreation and “Alana is the type of student she enjoys working on ve- year’s commencement address. She told the students that as Tourism program. She has that a teacher gets to work with hicles. This is something she Dunn is a graduate of Houghton they stepped into the work been accepted into the summer only once in a great while,” has always loved and is a skill College, where she earned a world they should be chal- program at the Margaret Chase her instructor Scott Fraser said she says, “She just picked up Bachelor of Arts in Psychology lenged to make a difference, Smith Policy Center Leader- recently. “She’s the student on her own.” She is passionate in 1988. not just a living. ship Summer Institutes. “That who challenges you to be the about the outdoors and enjoys During her distinguished Ceremonies began Friday is very difficult to get into,” best teacher you can be, the hunting and fishing. military career, Dunn served in morning with the arrival of Cassidy told the audience. one that you look forward to Alana talked about the many numerous capacities, including students, faculty and staff at Pulkkinen enrolled at WCCC helping reach her potential, and health challenges she faced commanding the 286th Com- the Calais High School gym- in the fall of 2013 as a candi- the one from whom you learn that interrupted her educa- bat Service Support Battalion nasium. Ernie Smith, dressed date for the Associate in Ap- as much as you hope she learns tional goals. She reminded from 2007 until 2010. During in a traditional Scottish outfit, plied Science degree in Adven- from you.” the students that obstacles can her tenure as a battalion com- played the bagpipe and escort- ture Recreation and Tourism. She is a member of Phi Theta challenge them in life, but said mander, she was mobilized and ed them in. They were greeted She is presently a double major Kappa, Student Senate, Polar that those obstacles should not commanded Task Force Dirigo, by family members and friends taking Criminal Justice courses Bear Dip, TRiO, and frequently stop them as they pursue their volunteers to help with Resi- goals. dential Life with student en- Washington County Com- gagement activities. munity College is one of seven Fujitsu Has Done It Again! In addition to her on campus colleges in the Maine Com- THE NEW FUJITSU RLS3H SERIES MINI-SPLIT HEAT PUMP IS DESIGNED TO jobs, she is an active member munity College System. The OPERATE AT TEMPERATURES AS LOW AS -15 F. of Calais Fire EMS. For the Maine Legislature created the past six years, Alana, who has college in 1969 as Washington LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HEAT PUMP ON THE MARKET TODAY. a family member impacted by County Vocational Technical Multiple Sclerosis, has par- Institute. The school opened Advances in Design: Large heat exchanger • High Capacity Compressor ticipated in fundraising events in August 1969 in the Calais Base Heaters For Freeze Protection • Metal Fan Guards for the Multiple Sclerosis As- Armory. sociation. She is one of a 10- In April 1986, the Maine The FUJITSU RLS3H series operates and member family team at the an- Vocational Technical Institute withstands much colder temperatures more nual MS Walk in Lewiston each System, under the auspices of efficiently! These units also provide whisper quiet year.
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