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LEGISLATIVE RECORD

OF THE One Hundred And Sixteenth Legislature

OF THE State Of Maine

VOLUME VII

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

Senate April 7, 1994 to April 14, 1994

SECOND CONFIRMATION SESSION May 11,1994

TIDRD CONFIRMATION SESSION July 29, 1994

FOURTH CONFIRMATION SESSION November 14, 1994

Index to 116th Legislative Record

HOUSE AND SENATE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS

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One Hundred And Sixteenth Legislature

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House of Representatives HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994

significant contributions to highway safety are APPENDIX TO THE LEGISLATIVE RECORD appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HLS 10) 116TH HAINE LEGISLATURE Lloyd G. Drinkwater, for years of dedicated service to the Maine Highway Safety Commission, whose The following expressions of Leghlative . Sentiment significant contributions to highway safety are appeared in the House Calendar between December 2, appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HLS 11) 1992 and April 14, 1994 pursuant to Joint Rule 34: (These sentiments are dated December 2, 1992, through francis M. Lamar, for years of dedicated service December 6, 1994.) to the Maine Highway Safety Commission, whose significant contributions to highway safety are appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HLS 12) Nicki Umphrey, a member of the future farmers Organization in Washburn from School Administrative Jennie Bearor, of Madison, and in extending our District #45, who attended the future farmers of warmest wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday, America's annual meeting in Kansas City and won a December 29, 1992. Hrs. Bearor has 27 grandchildren, Gold Medal for Dairy Showmanship; (HLS 1) 52 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; (HLS 13) Amy O'Donnell, a member of the future farmers Organization in Washburn from School Administrative Robert Hofacker, upon his retirement after 11 District #45, who attended the future farmers of years of dedicated service as Dispatcher for Rockland America's annual meeting in Kansas City and won a Public Safety; (HLS 14) Bronze Medal for Dairy Judging; (HLS 2) the following members of the Narraguagus High the Stearns High School Minutemen football Team, School Girls Cross Country Team, Class C State winners of the Class C Football State Championship; Champions: Jill Nicholas, Sara Cashman, Gladys (HLS 3) Ganiel, Venice Bayrd, Jen Look, Kristin Polk, Erin Look, Lindsay Smith, Heather Dalton and Coach Ric faye Brown, for her heroic efforts in saving the Lamoureux; (HLS 15) lives of three people from a burning house; (HLS 4) Gladys Ganiel, a member of the Narraguagus High Scott E. Harriman, of Boy Scout Troop #609 in School Girls Cross-country Team, on being the State Windsor, who has attained the high rank and Champion in the Girls Class C Cross-country State distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 5) Championship; (HLS 16) Miles Brown, whose outstanding service and safety Jason R. Barnes, of Boy Scout Troop #684 in record as an Athens Elementary School bus driver have Augusta, who has attained the high rank and earned him a Certificate of Recognition from the distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 17) Maine Association for Pupil Transportation; (HLS 6) the following members of the Messalonskee field Dr. Bourcard Nesim, of Howland, a country doctor Hockey Team, 1992 State Class B Champions: Heather and friend to all, whose lifetime of dedicated Bilodeau, Alycia Breznyak, Jessica Desrosiers, service to the health, education and welfare of the Kristen Gilman, Tanya Grant, Caroline Hanley, Becky people of the Penobscot Valley area will long be Higgins, Kathryn Mathias, Al1yson Nye, Heghan remembered; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 7) O'Donnell, Angel Paradis, Jessica Pillsbury, Christena Pillsbury, Jessica Rancourt, Marsha the following members of the Livermore falls High Simpson, Heather Sprague, Tasha Stevens, Jaime Taylor School Andies football Team, who won the Western and Sarah Wood; managers Amy Paradis and Tabitha State Class C football Championship: Mark Lessard, Violette; and coaches Gwen Bacon and Allison Gervais; Billy Visconti, Tim Kennison, Jon Choate, Pierre (HLS 18) Castonquay, Brian Berry, Glen Peel, John Chretien, Matt Brown, Travis fitzherbert, Bryan Gerry, Brian Isla Castenada, recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Dube, Adam Castonguay, David Polky, Wil Chabot, Carey Award, for her efforts inawiae range of Girl Scout Norton, Ben Condon, Paul Blake, Alfred Castonquay, experiences and her commitment to bettering her life Brian Condon, Billy Koniak, Ryan Davis, Matt Jamison, and the lives of others; (HLS 19) Jason Chicoine, Jeremy Bamford, Jack Miniutti, Conan Michel, Ryan Crosby, Pat Lessard, Jason Hubbard, Rachel Pilling, recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Jason Allen, Ray Libby, Warren Small, Jason Award, for her efforts in a wide range of Girl Scout Dalessandro, David Allen, Sam Powers, Heath Davis, experiences and her commitment to working to better Josh Hoody, Jason Timberlake, Jake Losey, head coach her life and the lives of others; (HLS 20) Jim Hersom and assistant coaches John Beedy, Kevin Kezal, Jason Jacobs, Shawn Chabot and Rusty Hercier; Rebekah Pilling, recipient of the Girl Scout (HLS 8) Silver Award,. for her efforts in a wide range of Girl Scout"experiences and her commitment to working to. William J. Ayoob, on the occasion of his better her life and the lives of others; (HLS 21) retirement after more than 15 years of dedicated service as the Town Manager of Millinocket; (HLS 9) Virginia Marston, a resident at the Deer Isle Nursing Home, for her outstanding commitment and Donald f. Collins, for years of dedicated service service as a Girl Scout Leader; (HLS 22) to the Maine Highway Safety Commission, whose HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994

William Keevan, a student at George Stevens Jane E. and Leonard W. Allen, Jr., of Kittery, and Academy, for his outstanding academic achievement in in extending our best wishes on the occasion of their being named a National Merit Scholar; (HLS 49) 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 21, 1992; (HLS 61) Pauline Gallant, of South Rumford, for more than Kim Charles, of Corinna Junior High School, 30 years of dedicated volunteer service to persons honored recipient of the Silver Award, the highest with developmental disabilities and their families award for a Cadette Girl Scout; (HLS 62) through her work with the Oxford County Association for Retarded Children; (HLS 50) Vicki Jones, of Corinna Junior High School, honored recipient of the Silver Award, the highest Chuck and Luella Warren, of Gray, and in extending award for a Cadette Girl Scout; (HLS 63) our best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, January 17, 1993; (HLS 51) Kenneth Jordan, Jr., of Boy Scout Troop #187 in Turner, who has attained the high rank and Kathryn Knull, a senior at Thornton Academy in distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 64) Saco, who has the distinction of being selected to participate in the 1993 All State Jazz festival Lt. Col. Dante E. Bu11i, commander of the B-52C Choi r; (HLS 52) Stratofortress aircraft that crashed thirty years ago on Elephant Mountain, near Moosehead Lake, who John Chandler, Jr., of Boy Scout Troop #518 in miraculously survived and whose military service is Wilton, who has attained the high rank and appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HLS 65) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 53) Captain Gerald J. Adler, navigator of the B-52C Jennifer Wright, of Orland, for her outstanding Stratofortress aircraft that crashed thirty years ago academic achievement as a winner of the National on Elephant Mountain, near Moosehead Lake, who Merit Scholarship Program; (HLS 54) miraculously survived and whose military service is appreciated by the citizens of Haine; (HLS 66) Wenda 11 "ChuRmY" Broomha 11 for hi s many years of dedication to the Chisholm Ski Club, who was inducted the supreme sacrifice of the crew of the B-52C into the Maine Sports Hall of fame after receiving Stratofortress aircraft that crashed thirty years ago the Bangor Daily News Sports Award in Skiing on Elephant Mountain, near Hoosehead Lake who did not Achievements in 1952 and who was inducted into the survive. This includes Lt. Col. Joe R. Simpson, Jr., National Ski Hall of fame at Ispheming, Michigan in Maj. William W. Gabriel, Maj. Robert J. Morrison, 1981. He is a legend in his own time and the people Maj. Robert J. Hill, Capt. Herbert L. Hansen, Capt. of the Greater Rumford Area are better off because he Charles G. Leuchter and T-Sgt. Michael f. O'Keefe; walked our way; (HLS 55) (HLS 67) Joan Morton Kelly, of Cape Elizabeth, for her Reverend Vernon and Dorothy Jordan, of Warren, and caring contribution to the restoration of sculptor in extending our best wishes on the occasion of their franklin SiRmons I historic bronze monument "Henry 50th wedding anniversary on february 12, 1993; (HLS Wadsworth Longfellow," now on the Nat i ona 1 Regi ster 68) of Historic Sites in Portland, the poet's beloved lOci ty by the sea"; (HLS 56) Augustus M. Plummer, of Raymond, whose death has deeply saddened family and friends. Mr. Plummer was The Chisholm Ski Club of Rumford, founded in 1921, retired from the Portland Pipeline Corporation and whose loyal, dedicated members have made it possible was well known as a caring and dedicated citizen who for several generations of young people to develop took an active role in civic, historical and into excellent skiers. They have hosted many events religious affairs of the cORmunity; (IN MEMORIAH) and must be recognized and honored for the (HLS 69) outstanding teamwork they have demonstrated in successfully conducting the 1993 Subaru Cross-Country Bert Rich, of South Portland, who has received the Championship Races at Black Mountain, January 8 - 15, prestigious James J. fitzpatrick Trophy for his 1993; (HLS 57) outstanding performance as- a running back for the Class A South Portland High School football team; John J. Morin, of Old Town, beloved husband and (HLS 70) father, whose death has deeply saddened family and friends. Mr. Morin served in the U.S. Army, was a Eddie Griffin, of South Portland, genial host, Little League coach for several years and was philanthropist and youth sports promoter who has employed at the James River Corp. of Old Town; (IN devoted a lifetime to generous community activism and MEMORIAM) (HLS 58) to helping young people learn the challenge of cooperation and competition through the love of Laura (Lajoie) Deveau who was born in Cyr sports; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 71) Plantation, now resides at the Borderview Manor in Van Buren and is celebrating her 100th birthday on Hr·. and MrS. George l. King, of Stillwater, and in January 28, 1993. We extend our best wishes; (HLS 59) extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 59th wedding anniversary; (HLS 72) The Limestone Rotary and Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of their 50th Annual Banquet on January Martha B. Whitmore, of Hilford, beloved wife and 30, 1993; (HLS 60) mother whose death has saddened family and friends. Hrs. Whitmore was employed for many years at Bangor

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Mental Health Institute, served as a member of the Olivia Gray; and the following members of the VFW Auxiliary of Old Town and was a communicant at Skowhegan Area High School field Hockey Team: Andrea St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Old Town; (IN Devoe, Terri Foulkes, Destiny Demo, Heidi Stark MEMORIAM) (HLS 73) Skyla Hamilton, Mary An~ Thurlow, .Heredith Bradley: Beth Gower, Karen lltt1e, Cassle Sullivan, Jeni Hark H. Bradbury, who is retiring after 27 years Turner, Beth Young, Sarah Poulin, Megan Burns, Heidi of dedicated service to the Eliot Elementary School, Parlin, Heidi Poland, Mandy Gleason, Amy Wentworth beloved by all for his fairness, compassion and Amanda Pomerleau, Hargeux Belliveau, and Sarah commitment to the children of Eliot; (HLS 74) Gordon, winners of the 1992 Class A State Field Hockey Championship; (HlS 85) Kevin DeWi1dt, of Boy Scout Troop #338 in South Berwick, who has attained the high rank and . The South Portland High School field Hockey Team, distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 75) Wlnner of the 1992 Class A Western Haine Field Hockey Championship; (HlS 86) Em1en B. Harmon, of Boy Scout Troop #338 in South Berwick, who has attained the high rank and George E. Foster, of Hampden, respected distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 76) businessman, who will be sadly missed by his family and many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 87) The men and women of loring Air Force Base who participated in Operation Happy Christmas which Irene landry, of Buxton, respected member of the raised over $8000 for needy children in limestone, community, former employee of S.D. Warren Co., whose Caribou, Fort Fairfield and at loring Air Force Base; love of music and contribution to St. Anne's Church (HlS 77) will be greatly missed; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 88) Robert l. Charlton, of Portland, an educator, the Honorable Lucia H. Cormier, whose remarkable actor and community activist. As a librarian in the career included 12 years in the Maine House of Portland school system, a founder of The Portland Representatives, representing Rumford. lyric Theatre and for 45 years a mainstay of The Representative Cormier had the distinction of being Portland Players, one of the oldest community the first woman to serve as Floor leader of the House theatres in the nation, he devoted a lifetime to the in 1959. She was a dedicated teacher for many years, entertainment of others, truly believing that "All active on many boards and respected member of the the world's a stage"; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 78) business community. She completed her career with the appointment by President John F. Kennedy as Howard and Cecile Brown, of Orono, and in District Collector of Customs. Her life of devoted extending our congratulations on the occasion of service serves as an inspiration and model for us their 50th wedding anniversary on December 13, 1992; all; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 89) (HlS 79) Harriette May Short, of Buxton, a respected member Kimberly McGuffie, of Deer Isle-Stonington High of the community who was active in numerous community School, recipient of the Daughters of the American and church organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 90) Revolution Good Citizen Award, presented on the basis of dependability, leadership, service and patriotism; the 4th, 5th and 6th grade students at Glenburn (HLS 80) Elementary School, for their exemplary writing skills demonstrated in their writing campaign to President The South Portland High School Football Team, Clinton upon the occasion of his inauguration. We winner of the 1992 Class A Football Championship; urge you to continue writing and expressing your (HlS 81) concerns regarding issues important to yourselves and to the world; (HlS 91) John Kobritz and Ellen Severence for their 39 years of caring for the students of the University of Kristin Fraizer, a sophomore at Gorham High Maine through the Oronoka Restaurant by giving them School, who took first place in the 1992 State Indoor free meals in hard times, driving them back to school Track Meet 600-yard event; (HlS ~2) after parties, providing a place for community meetings and helping them to continue in school so June Eaton, of Brooklin, on the occasion of her that they graduated and became our State's business retirement after 30 years of thoughtful, dedicated people, doctors and legislators. This legislature service as Brooklin's town clerk. Mrs. Eaton has joins all those students in saying thank you; (HlS 82) served the people of Brooklin with the patience, tact and wisdom that has endeared her to all; (HLS 93) Marie and Ralph Ardito, of Augusta, owners of the successful restaurant, Ardito's, who have been chosen John Kobritz and Ellen Severence for their 39 to receive the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce years of caring for the students of the University of Presidential Award; (HlS 83) . Maine through the Oronoka Restaurant by giving them free meals i.n hard times, driving them back to school Father John Civie1lo, upon his celebration of 25 afte~ parties, providing a place for community years in the priesthood and for his devotion, meetings and helping them to continue in school so dedication and love to his parishioners and to his that they graduated and became our State's business profession; (HlS 84) people, doctors and legislators. This legislature joins all those students in saying thank you; (HlS 94) Coaches Paula Doughty, Cyndi Pratt, Erin Walsh, Tammy Veinotte, Pam Burns and Karen Kembal1; Manager

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Judy St. Pierre, for her quick thinking and heroic the dedication and commemorative refurbishing of action that saved Melissa Duval from choking; (HlS 95) the Old Orchard Beach Town Hall, a very significant historic fixture in this community which has been Duane Davis, of Boy Scout Troop #524 in Jay, who greatly enhanced. Also, our best wishes on the has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle celebration of the 110th Anniversary of the Town Scout; (HLS 96) Office; (HLS 112) Mary Doak, recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Merle and Josephine Tenney, of South Casco, and in of the Year Award, presented by the Fort Fairfield extending our best wishes on the occasion of their Chamber of Commerce, recognizing over 35 years of 50th wedding anniversary; (HlS 113) dedicated charitable work; (HlS 97) Chris Southard, of Crooked River School in Casco, Charles Lockhart, recipient of the Outstanding winner of the school's National Geographic Geography Citizen Award, presented by the Fort Fairfield Bee; (HLS 114) Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to the growth, development and improvement of the community; (HLS 98) Philip D. Thornton, of Caribou, upon his retirement after 38 years of dedicated state service Tom leonard, whose heroic action saved Alice Prue, as an exemplary State Police Trooper and Human 84 years old, from her burning apartment; (HLS 99) Services Enforcement Agent; (HlS 115) Trevor Spaulding, whose heroic action saved Alice Mary Eaton, on the occasion of her retirement Prue, 84 years old, from her burning apartment; (HLS after 25 years as the Postmistress of Brooklin, whose 100) many years of dedicated and tireless service exemplify the generous spirit of Maine and its the Marshwood High School Cheerleaders, who have citizens; (HlS 116) won the State Class B Championship title; (HlS 101) Chad Duprey, of Traip Academy, who took an Oscar and E. Harion Gerry, of Troy, and in individual first place in the 160-pound weight extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their division in the State Class CHaine Wrestling 50th Wedding Anniversary, february 12, 1993; (HLS 102) Competition; (HLS 117) Robert Bowden, of Thornton Academy, who was Jeff Graves, of Traip Academy, who took an inducted into the National Art Honor Society; (HLS individual first place in the 140-pound weight 103) division in the State Class CHaine Wrestling Competition; (HLS 118) Jason lund, of Thornton Academy, who was inducted into the National Art Honor Society; (HlS 104) the Traip Academy Cheerleading Team, of Kittery, winners of the State Class C Cheerleading Gary Desrochers, of Thornton Academy, who was Championship; (HLS 119) inducted into the National Art Honor Society; (HlS 105) Jillian Hitchell, a member of Girl Scout Troop #531 in Glenburn, who, at the age of six years, saved Brie Brayley, of Thornton Academy, who was the life of her five-year-old brother, Hichael. As a inducted into the National Art Honor Society; (HlS result of her heroic actions, she received the Girl 106) Scouts life-saving Medal of Honor; (HlS 120) Jaica Kinsman, of Thornton Academy, who was Raymond C. Whitney, Sr., of Dexter, honored inducted into the National Art Honor Society; (HlS recipient of the Boston Post gold-headed cane from 107) the Dexter Sunshine Club as the town's oldest man at 98 years of age. Born June 25, 1895, Hr. Whitney is Rick leo, of Thornton Academy, who was inducted also a veteran of World War I and a retired into the National Art Honor Society; (HLS 108) businessman; (HlS 121) Amber Howard, a senior at Searsport District High Floreda Whalen, of Dexter, and in extending our School, who recently scored her 1500th career point best wishes on the occasion of her 90th birthday, for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team; (HLS 109) celebrated with family and friends at St. Anne's Parish Center in Dexter; (HlS 122) Vicki lee Hughes, of Brewer, whose death has deeply saddened her family and many friends. She the hard work, spirit, cooperation and dedicated will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her efforts of the officers and representatives of the love and devotion to her family; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS towns that joined together to organize the Tri-County 110) Solid Waste Management Organization, the first multi-county solid waste facility in the state, and Marion B. Badershall, of Orrington, respected extend our congratulations on its grand opening on member of the community, active in church affairs and february 20th; (HlS 123) renowned for her talents as a cook. She will be sadly missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAH) the Calais High School Girls Basketball Team and (HlS 111) congratulating the players on an outstanding season, finishing with an 18-0 record; (HlS 124)

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the Woodland High School Cheerleaders, recipients Year" VfW Post #832, his religious scouting awards of the Class D State Championship title; (HlS 125) Parvuli Dei and Ad Alteri Dei, the Johns Hopkin~ University Talent Search Award, his nomination for Edith Wilbur, of Dexter, honored recipient, as the Young Columbus Award, his 1992-1993 State town's oldest woman, of the silver-headed cane Championship Hember of the South Portland High School presented by the Sunshine Club. Born January 31, Harching Band, his compassion for humanity while 1895, Hrs. Wilbur is a charter member of Heals for helping the young and handicapped in Cub Scouts and Haine and we congratulate her on her continued Boy Scouts, his Boy Scouts "Order of the Arrow Award" involvement in this organization; (HlS 126) and, specifically, on this 4th day of Harch, 1993 his outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Joe Carr, sportscaster for the University of Haine Eagle Scout; (HlS 135) hockey team, named Haine's Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Selectman Neville Hardy, of Deer Isle, who has Association for his outstanding talents as an decided to run for selectman for the 25th time. The announcer; (HlS 127) town of Deer Isle is indebted to his excellent service throughout the years; (HlS 136) the Boy Singers of Haine and their director, Stewart Schuster, for representing the Pine Tree Edgar Allan Cyrus, widely recognized and respected State at the 52nd Presidential Inaugural Parade and theater director and educator at the University of in their command performance at the White House; (HlS Haine for 33 years, whose unselfish commitment to 128) excellence in education has earned him the pride and gratitude of this State; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 137) Reiche School teachers and principal Hiriam Remar, of Portland, upon the school being named a National Guy Dicentes, Jr., of Hillinocket, beloved family Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of member, who was a fonner employee of Great Northern Education for excellence in multicultural education. Paper Company and an active member of several The most ethnically and economically diverse fraternal organizations and who served in the U.S. elementary school in Haine, with students from Navy in World War II; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 138) Afghanistan, Cambodia, Russia, Uganda, Vietnam and Jamaica, Reiche School honors its school motto: Hark leach, fire prevention officer for the South "learning and Respect - A Shared Commitment"; (HlS Berwick Fire Department for the past 8 years, whose 129) efforts in teaching fire prevention to children in local schools are greatly appreciated; (HlS 139) Sheilia Frances Esty, devoted wife of Donald Esty, Sr. and beloved mother of five sons, Donald, Jr., Sherwood Hilt, Scoutmaster of Troop #207 in Union, Hichael, Joseph, John and Chris, and two daughters, recipient of the Silver Beaver Award. The award Cathleen and Helissa. Sheilia, coming from a large recognizes individuals who have demonstrated family herself, was also the proud grandmother of 14 exceptional achievement in scouting, in their grandchildren. Sheilia was a long time political communities and in their personal lives and whose activist and enjoyed the theater but was at her actions have reflected the values, ideals and happiest doing things for and with her family. She character for which scouting is known; (HlS 140) will be missed by all who knew her; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 130) the Harshwood High School Wrestling Team, winner of the State Class B Wrestling Championship; (HlS 141) Paul True, a student at the University of Haine at Farmington, who scored his 1,000th career point as a the members of the Old Town High School Boys Swim player for the basketball team on february 10, 1993, Team, winners of the State Class B Championship; (HlS against lyndon State College; (HlS 131) 142) llewellyn f. and Hargaret C. Hoffses, of Hapleton, the members of the Old Town High School Girls Swim and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion Team, winners of the State Class B Championship; (HlS of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, February 17, 1993; 143) (HlS 132) the Old Town High School Hockey Team, winners of Kenneth and Iris Charles, of Norridgewock, and in the State Class B Hockey Championship; (HlS 144) extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, December 2, 1992; (HlS 133) Jason W. Benson, of Boy Scout Troop #24 in levant, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Hichae1 Simpson, of Cape Elizabeth, for his Eagle Scout; (HLS 145) outstanding academic and volunteer service, and, specifically on this 4th day of Harch, 1993, for his the Reverend Evans I. Wilson, who was born in outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Bethel in 1906 where he operated the family farm for Eagle Scout; (HlS 134) many years. In 1958, he entered the lIIinistry, serving as pastor of churches in Pownal, New Harbor, North Paul F. Tully, Jr. for his outstanding academic, Anson and Winterport. He retired to Orono where he athletic and volunteer service in his community; and will be remembered for his work in the United be it further ordered that he be recognized for his Hethodist Church and the Homemakers Club and as an high honors achievements at South Portland High avid fan of the Little League; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 146) School, his athletic leadership as "Swilll Team Rookie of the Year" in 1992, his "Outstanding Youth of the

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Margaret Grin~le, of Stonington, whose years of won 3 state championships and Jonesport had won at dedicated servlce to the community and whose least one; (HlS 159) steadfast concern for children, the elderly and those on fixed incomes are greatly appreciated and who will Dr. William H. Richards, an Auburn native, be recognized by the dedication of this year's Superintendent of School Administrative District 43, Stonington town report in her name; (HlS 147) who has the distinction of being named Haine's Educational leader of the Year by the Haine the Houlton High School Girls Basketball Team, Association for Supervision and Curriculum. Dr. winners of the Eastern Haine Class B Basketball Richards was chosen from 10 finalists for his work on Championship, their 9th win in 12 years; (HlS 148) Maine's Common Core of learning, the restructuring of schools at the state and local levels and his work to Albert Cole, of Mt. Vernon, upon his recent establish academic standards for all students in his retirement following many years of dedicated service district; (HlS 160) in the world of work and, specifically, the last 20 plus years spent at Kents Hill lumber Company; (HlS Head Coach Theodore I. Reese and the members of 149) the Bonny Eagle High School Wrestling Team, winners of the 1993 State Class A Championship; (HlS 161) the Mountain Valley High School Girls Gymnastics Team, winners of the State Class B Gymnastics the limestone High School Boys Varsity Basketball Championship; (HlS 150) Team: Chris Blaisdell, Derrek Giggey, David Holmes, Danny Huston, Robert HcDougal, Angelo Malfatti, Jim Allison Pope, of East Machias, recipient of the Horse, Shane Overbay, Trevor Patten, Darian Smith, 1993 University of Maine Academic Achievement Award Tony Tobin, Clarence Williams and Ken Yates; team for her exceptional academic achievement demonstrated managers Matt Mazerolle, Danielle Spink and Ron by her high standards of scholarship; (HlS 151) Gallagher; Coach Jason Tarr; and Assistant Coach Donnie Powell, winners of the Eastern Maine Class C Robert Moreau, of Jonesboro, recipient of the 1993 Basketball Championship; (HlS 162) University of Maine Academic Achievement Award for his exceptional academic achievement demonstrated by Mary Mitchell Gabriel, of Indian Township, master his high standards of scholarship; (HlS 152) Indian basket maker and recipient of a fellowship from the 1993 Individual Artist Fellowship program Kandy Meyers and the second grade class of Bristol administered by the Maine Arts Commission; (HlS 163) Consolidated School, Pemaquid, for their caring contribution to the restoration of the bronze statue Steve Xanthopoulos, a senior at Thornton Academy, of Henry Wadsworth longfellow in Portland, the poet's who is the recipient of the Good Citizen Award given beloved "City by the Sea"; (HlS 153) by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the 1993 Principals' Award given by the Maine Principals' the Rangeley lakes Regional School Girls Association; (HlS 164) Basketball Team, winners of the State Class 0 Basketball Championship: captains Sarah Bicknell, Father Gerald A. levesque, of Portland, cofounder Beth Morton and Karen Spaulding; team members Aimee of the Parkside Neighborhood Association, human Danforth, Pam Haley, Tori Hofmann, liz linnell, lisa rights advocate and community activist, upon the Mclaughlin, Jessica Hallory, Allison Morton, Kelly occasion of his retirement from Sacred Heart Parish. Morton, Beth Sheehan and Becca Thomas; managers Joe Born in Winslow, he has brought to each church he has Clark and Deanna Dunham; and Coach Heidi DeRaps; (HlS served in Africa, England, New York City and Maine 154) his dedication to dignity and equal rights for all people; (HlS 165) Diana Olin, nursing supervisor at Hillinocket Regional Hospital, who is retiring after 37 years of David C. B. Kirk, of Orono, who was a talented dedicated service; (HLS 155) engineer and loved the challenge of the many projects he undertook, including the camp he and his family the City of Eastport, celebrating 100 years of built at Parker Pond. He will be sadly missed by his incorporation as a city; (HLS 156) wife Judith, his children-Matthew and Heather and many friends; (HlS 166) Brian Barnes, who has scored 100 goals during his high school hockey career at Stearns High School; the Calais lady Blue Devils Basketball Team, (HlS 157) winners of the State Class C Basketball Championship; (HlS 167) Charles S. Partridge, of Somesville, beloved husband of Phyllis (Scribner) Partridge, Kelly Caouette, of Winthrop High School, for an distinguished Pastor, accomplished musician and very outstanding high school basketball career, which active member of the Hasons for which he received the includes being named to the Hountain Valley Josiah Hayden Drummond Hedal in recognition of his Conference All-stars first team for two consecutive many years of service; (IN HEHORIAH) (HlS 158) years~ (HlS 168) the Jonesport-Beals High School Basketball Team, Kate Shepard, of Winthrop High School, for an winners of the State Class 0 Basketball outstanding high school basketball career, which Championship. This is the 9th gold ball won by this includes being named to the Hountain Valley school since the two towns merged their secondary Conference All-stars second team in her senior year; schools. Prior to the merger, Beals High School had (HlS 169)

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Trisha Ripton, a senior at Stearns High School in Scott Pangburn, member of the National Millinocket, whose outstanding talent as a basketball Organization for Students of Agricultural Education player has earned her the Big East Player of the Year Presque Isle Chapter, winner of the Marketing Pla~ Award for the second consecutive year and a return to Project National Competition; (HLS 183) the All-Tourney Team for the third consecutive year; (HLS 170) Barbara Labby, of Millinocket, whose death has deeply saddened family, friends and members of this Charles and Valerie Maggi ani , of Eastport, owners community; (IN HEHORIAM) (HLS 184) and operators of the restaurant, La Sardina Loca, who are the honored recipients of the "Harry Hattin Josh Bernier, of Stearns High School, member of Award" for their outstanding contribution to the the Boys Varsity Basketball Team, chosen as an Eastport area; (HLS 171) All-Star Honorable Mention for the Big East; (HLS 185) Avis M. Luce, of Warren, well-known and respected Elaine Fuller, upon her retirement as Director of as a caring and dedicated individual who contributed the Bureau of Medical Services and for a career to the good of the community in many ways, including spanning 32 years of dedicated state service. Among 24 years as an exemplary town clerk; (IN MEHORIAM) her numerous accomplishments have been the (HLS 172) development and implementation of home-based care for the elderly and her thoughtful guidance of the bureau Elsie B. Lorenzen, lifelong resident of Windham" through trying economic times. Her integrity is, born January 13, 1901, who is the honored recipient perhaps, best reflected by the fact that she never of the Boston Post Cane; (HLS 173) forgot about the people she was serving through her agency. We extend our best wishes to her in her Dr. Gary M. Boone, of Shin Pond, for the many future endeavors; (HLS 186) years of research, dedication and outstanding contributions to the geology of Maine; (HLS 174) the Town of Mechanic Falls and in extending our best wishes as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, the John Bapst Me~oria1 High School Basketball March 22, 1993; (HLS 187) Team, of Bangor, Wlnners of the State Class B Basketball Championship; (HLS 175) the residents of Longfellow Commons, Portland, for their caring contribution to the restoration of the Dr. Olcott Gates, of Wiscasset, for the many years Henry Wadsworth Longfellow monument, sculpted by of research, dedication and outstanding contributions Franklin Simmons, in Portland, the poet's beloved to the geology of Maine; (HLS 176) "city by the sea"; (HLS 188) the Hampden Academy Football Team, recipient of Eugene D. Picard, of Mars Hill, Central District the 1992 Football Officials' Good Sportsmanship Lead Worker at Haine Public Service Company, who is Award; (HLS 177) retiring after more than 39 years of successful employment; (HLS 189) the Hampden Academy Field Hockey Team, recipient of the 1992 Field Hockey Officials' Good the University of Maine-Presque Isle Men's Sportsmanship Award; (HLS 178) Basketball Team, "the Owls," winners of the Northeast College Conference Championship; (HLS 190) Christopher Philbrick, of the Hampden Academy Football Team, individual recipient of the 1992 Christy Wedge, of Stearns High School, member of Hampden 'Coaches' Good Sportsmanship Award; (HLS 179) the Girls Varsity Basketball Team, winner of the Pepsi Spirit Award; (HLS 191) Leola Guerrette, honored recipient of the "1993 Caribou Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award," for Joe Montgomery, of Stearns High School, member of her exemplary public service work. Among her the Boys Varsity Basketball Team, winner of the Pepsi numerous contributions are: 6 years on the Caribou Spirit Award; (HLS 192) City Council; 7 years as member and 3 years as chair on the Caribou Planning Board; current member of the Sarah Marshall, of Stearns High School, member of Board of Directors, Haine Sports Hall of Fame; 9 the Girls Varsity Basketball Team, chosen for the Big years' service to the Haine Loring Association as East All-Star Basketball Team; (HLS 193) secretary, vice president and president; chair of Dirigo Girls State, Caribou area; church organist for Regan Vaznis, of Stearns High School, member of 15 years; and many other positions reflecting her the Girls Varsity Basketball Team, chosen for the dedication and service to all; (HLS 180) A1l-Academic Big East Team; (HLS 194) Jason Johnston, member of the National Sean Dewitt, of Stearns High School, member of the Organization for Students of Agricultural Education, Boys Varsity Basketball Team, chosen for the Presque Isle Chapter, winner of the Harketing Plan Al1-Academic'Big East Team; (HLS 195) Project National Competition; (HLS 181) Brian Barnes, of Stearns High School, chosen for Cory Johnston, member of the National Organization the Eastern All-Star Ice Hockey Team; (HLS 196) for Students of Agricultural Education, Presque Isle Chapter, winner of the Harketing Plan Project Hecah Illingworth, of Stearns High School, chosen National Competition; (HLS 182) for the Eastern All-Star Ice Hockey Team; (HLS 197)

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Cynthia O'Shea, principal of the Narragansett Ben Hanscom, of Stearns High School, chosen for School in Gorham. distinguished recipient of a the Eastern All-Star Ice Hockey Team; (HlS 198) $25,000 National Educator Award for excellence in education from the Hi1ken Family Foundation. This Chris Sharpe, of Stearns High School, chosen for award is a tribute, not only to Hs. O'Shea, but to the Eastern All-Star Ice Hockey Team; (HlS 199) elementary education in Gorham; (HlS 212) Trevor Boutaugh, of Stearns High School, chosen as the Archangel String Quartet, of Archangel an Honorable Hention for the Eastern All-Star Ice Russia, Victor Antoniuk, Haria latisheva, Julia Hockey Team; (HlS 200) Bossert and 01eg K1ishev. We extend our congratulations on a very successful tour of Haine. Shawn Boutaugh, of Stearns High School, chosen as This visit contributes to the long-establ i shed an Honorable Hention for the Eastern All-Star Ice friendship fostered by the Archangel Committee of Hockey Team; (HlS 201) Greater Portland and the Portland Committee of Archangel. You honor us with your visit; (HlS 213) Josh Perry, of Stearns High School, chosen as an Honorable Hention for the Eastern All-Star Ice Hockey Donald R. Brown, upon his retirement after serving Team; (HlS 202) 19 years as the Chief of the Durham Fire Department and for a caree.r wi th the Department spanni ng 33 James A. Pratt, of Auburn, a World War I veteran years. Among his numerous accomplishments have been and charter member of the American legion, Alden H. the development of Durham's first formal mutual aid Gayton Post 31, for 75 years of continuous service in agreements with neighboring communities, the building the American legion, and who will celebrate his 100th of the new fire station. the purchase of two new birthday in August; (HlS 203) trucks and the acquisition of needed equipment for the department; (HlS 214) Hichae1 R. Brooks, a patriotic Guardsman, loving father, caring husband and a person whose courage and Belle Rush, of Hi11inocket, honored by the infectiously positive personality taught us all about Hi11inocket Girl Scouts and Abnaki Council for 60 living life to the fullest; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 204) years of dedicated service to the Girl Scouts, which i nc1 uded the presentat i on of the "Woman of Dr. Phillip H. Osberg, of Orono, for the many Distinction" Award; (HlS 215) years of research, dedication and outstanding contributions to the geology of Haine; (HlS 205) Steven Orlofsky, Director, and the members of the George Stevens Academy Jazz Band, the Class C State Champions in the Jazz Band Competition; (HlS 216) Chad Cukierski, of Boy Scout Troop #103 in Castine, who has attained the high rank and. the Eagle lake Elementary Basketball Team, "The distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 206) lakers, " and thei r coach James Dyer, who have been named the HSAD #27 Elementary District Basketball Trisha Ripton, of Stearns High School in Champions with a record of 11-0; (HlS 217) Hil1inocket, honored recipient of the Hiss Basketball Award, presented by the Haine Association of Jeff Drolet, a student at the Eagle lake Basketball Coaches; (HlS 207) Elementary School and a member of the HSAD #27 Elementary Basketball Team, who broke the District's Josh Bernier, of Stearns High School. member of scoring record with 234 points; (HlS 218) the Boys Varsity Basketball Team, chosen as an All-Star Honorable Hention for the Big East Dave Stanek, Andrea little and Peter Webster. of Basketball Class A Team; (HlS 208) York. in recognition of being named to the Haine Sunday Telegram's All-State Boys/Girls Basketball Dr. Gordon H. Barker, born in Hi11inocket and Teams; (HlS 219) resident of Old Town. His commitment to educational reform as a distinguished teacher and educational Polly Dudley, outreach worker for the Hid-Coast administrator and active advocate of human rights has Human Resources Cound 1 •. red pient of the Jefferson served state citizens in many capacities. He will be Award for her outstanding community service and her deeply missed by family and friends; (IN HEMORIAM) incredible. tireless efforts on behalf of the people (HlS 209) of Knox County; (HlS 220) C. Jack Reynolds. of Buxton. our respected Evelyn l. Cunningham. of Orono, beloved wife of colleague, who served as a member of the House of George S. Cunningham. who will be sadly missed by Representatives during the 101st legislature. An family and many friends. Hrs. Cunningham was a avid sportsman and ex-Haine Guide, he provided a talented woman who took an active role in civic and voice for conservation and sporting interests. Among church affairs; she was also an avid chess player and his numerous contributions to the good of the had been a Haine delegate to the U.S. Chess community was the founding of the Reynolds Sports federation; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 221) Center. He will be deeply missed by family and friends; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 210) Kristine fontaine. of Harshwood High School, honored recipient of the Robert E. Butler Award for Regina Breton. of Winslow, who has been named "The athletic achievement and involvement in school and Haine Hother of the Year"; (HlS 211) community; (HlS 222)

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Robert W. Olson, of Eliot, honored recipient of Hartha Dow, of Presque Isle, exemplary student at the 1993 Fabion Drake Award in recognition of Northern Kaine Technical College, chosen by the Haine outstanding service to his community; (HLS 223) Technical College System Board of Trustees as the NHTC Student of the Year; (HLS 234) Kristine Fontaine and Danny Young. of Marshwood, in recognition of being named to the Maine Sunday Tyler Wood, of the Presque Isle Hiddle School Telegram's All-State Boys/Girls Basketball Teams; Stage Band, who plays the trumpet and received an (HLS 224) award for outstanding musicianship at the State Jazz Festival at Mount Desert Island; (HLS 235) the Lawrence High School Girls Basketball Team, and their coach, Bruce Cooper, winners of the 1993 Chris Helstrom, of the Presque Isle Hidd1e School State Class A Basketball Championship; (HlS 225) Stage Band, who plays the alto saxophone and received an award for outstanding musicianship at the State Harry True, our distinguished colleague, who is Jazz Festival at Hount Desert Island; (HlS 236) the honored recipient of the Kaine Association of Basketball Coaches 1993 Contributor Award. the members of the Presque Isle Hiddle School Representative True has a long history of dedicated Stage Band, and their director Dan Schneider, who involvement in the sport of basketball, including placed first in the State Jazz Festival held at Hount championship playas a college student and Desert Island; (HLS 237) innumerable contributions to children's teams as coach and clinician. His personal giving of time and Jocelyne Rancourt, Volunteer Coordinator of the effort to the sport truly exemplifies the spirit of Auburn School Department, honored recipient of the Maine and its citizens; (HLS 226) State Board of Education's "Haking the Grade" award for her outstanding effort to encourage parental and the following students at Scarborough High School, community involvement in the schools; (HlS 238) the 1993 Academic Decathlon State Champions: Hichae1 Hi11iken, Jeffrey Graffam, Kristin Davis, Stephanie Carrie Ives, a sophomore at Dexter Regional High Davis, Jeffrey Hesser, Alison Bureau, Daniel Hall, School, who won the top award for outstanding Christopher Higgins, and Jeremy Boardman; and the musicianship in the trombone division at the Haine coaches: Ellen Ross and Hichae1 Richards; (HlS 227) State Jazz Festival held at Hount Desert High School; (HLS 239) John Cordts, of Boy Scout Troop #125 in Poland, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Hr. and Hrs. Coleman Hackay, of Fairfield, and in Eagle Scout; (HLS 228) extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, celebrated on February 6th; Claudia J. Ljunggren, for her 18 years of (HlS 240) invaluable service helping the Vienna Fire Department; (HlS 229) Gladys Ganie1, of Narraguagus High School, Harrington, winner of the Girls State Basketball Foul Edward H. Shively, of Raymond, widely known for Shooting Contest, completing 49 of 50 free throws; his long and distinguished career in the field of (HlS 241) electronics and as the founder of Shively laboratories. He was also a caring and dedicated Jennifer Pagels, an eighth-grader at Cherryfield citizen who took a very active role in children's Elementary School, who won the 1993 SAD 37 Spelling sports, school affairs and his church; (IN HEHORIAH) Bee; (HlS 242) (HLS 230) Angela Curtis, an eighth-grader at Cherryfield Shawn Walsh, whose outstanding ability as coach of Elementary School, who was the runner-up in the 1993 the University of Kaine Ice Hockey Team has led the SAD 37 Spelling Bee; (HlS 243) Haine Black Bears to a proud and thrilling victory in the NCAA 1993 Ice Hockey Championship. Coach Walsh's Shawn Kilton, of Narraguagus High School, who devoted efforts to building a strong team and received an academic achievement award from the cultivating school and community support contributed University of Kaine, recognizing his high standards to the team's high performance and made the Black of scholarship while pursuing a challenging course of Bears the first Kaine team to win a NCAA Division I study; (HlS 244) title. We, the members of the legislature, and the citizens of ~his State, wish to express our pride in Anna Molitor, of Narraguagus High School, who your success and extend our congratulations on your received an academic achievement award from the ultimate coaching achievement; (HlS 231) University of Kaine, recognizing her high standards of scholarship while pursuing a challenging course of Douglas Jackson, of Hampden Academy, for his study; (HlS 245) meritorious achievement on the Haine Educational Assessment Test. He was one of the 7 highest scoring lois Woodcock, Children's Services Caseworker at students; (HlS 232) the ~epartment of Human Services in Bangor, selected as the Caseworker of the Year for the North Atlantic Kel1i Walton, of Presque Isle, chosen first Region by the Child Welfare league of America, runner-up in the Hs. American Petite Pageant, held in recognizing her 30 years of dedicated service to Orange Beach, Alabama; (HlS 233) abused and neglected children; (HlS 246)

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the members and coaches of the lewiston High Dr. Zui Sun Tao, of fort Kent, whose distinguished School Ice Hockey Team, winners of the 1993 State career included providing twenty years of health care Class A Ice Hockey Championship for the second services to the citizens of the St. John Valley; (IN consecutive year; (HlS 247) MEMORIAM) (HlS 261) Janel Ippolito, of Mountain Valley High School, Peter C. Jamerson, of Portland, actor, teacher, winner of the 1993 State Class A Ski Championship in and broadcasting pioneer. He made his acting debut the giant slalom event and official Skimeister of the in 1939 with lillian Gish in the original production 1993 State Class A Ski Championship; (HlS 248) of "life with father," and was a pioneer of live television in the 1950's in Washington DC. for 40 Dusty Hackett, of Mountain Valley High School, who years he taught theatre to young people, believing was named Outstanding Wrestler and who won in the always that "All the world's a stage"; (IN MEMORIAM) 103-pound weight class at the 1993 State Class B (HlS 262) Wrestling Championship; (HlS 249) the students and student council of the Cape Eric Austin, of Mountain Valley High School, Elizabeth Middle School for their generous and caring winner of the 1993 State Class B Wrestling contribution to the restoration of the Henry Championship in the 125-pound weight class; (HlS 250) Wadsworth longfellow monument, in Portland, the poet's beloved "City by the Sea"; (HlS 263) Eric Cote, of Mountain Valley High School, winner of the 1993 State Class B Wrestling Championship in Philip W. Conkling, and The Island Institute, of the 189-pound weight class; (HlS 251) Rockland and Portland, upon the Institute's 10th anniversary (1983-1993). As creator of the 325-mile Jason Dolloff, of Mountain Valley High School, Maine Island Trail, publisher of the monthly paper winner of the 1993 State Class B Wrestling "Island News," and advocate for balanced coastal Championship in the 275-pound weight class; (HlS 252) conservation and development, for a decade the Institute has been a voice for the diverse economies Benoit "Benny" Bradl ey, red pi ent of the Si dney S. and communities of the treasured 3500 islands along Anthony Award in february 1993 and the Maine Rural the coast of Maine, our "Pine Tree State"; (HlS 264) Water Association Award in 1991, recognizing his dedicated service as superintendent of the Rumford the Waterville Woman's Club, which is celebrating Water District in bringing clean and safe water to its 100th anniversary of providing invaluable service his district; (HlS 253) to the community; (HlS 265) Wesley Harl Adams, of' Boy Scout Troop #866 in Yarrow l. Axford, of Milbridge, who has been Windham, who has attained the high rank and selected for the 1993 DAR Good Citizen Award by the distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 254) Hannah Weston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; (HlS 266) the Millinocket Parent Teacher Association, for their tremendous success in promoting bicycle safety Albert lincoln Roberts Jr., of Groveville, born in in their community including organizing local Gorham, a self-employed woodsman and active business support and the Bike Safety Helmet Contest; sportsman. He will be sadly missed by family and (HlS 255) friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 267) Harry R. Wishart, of Hollis Center, who was a Robert T. Gagne, of South Berwick, upon his respected businessman, served in the Air force during retirement after 32 years of dedicated service in World War II and was a member of the Masons. He will various law enforcement positions, including be sadly missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) part-time police officer, deputy sheriff and humane (HlS 256) officer; (HLS 268) Vicki Mazerall, member of the Husson College the Millinocket Youth Hockey Association's Black Women's Basketball Team, who has been awarded 2nd Squirt Team, champions at the recent Canadian Team All-American; (HlS 257) Good-will Friendship Hockey Tournament and whose members are: Michael Rolfe, Jon Bowley, Marc Goody, Coach Mary "Kissy" Walker of the Husson College Matt Pelletier, Justin Cummings, Steve Rolfe, Ryan Women's Basketball Team, who has been named "MAIAW" O'Donnell, Matt Welch, Matt Barnes, Aaron Buzzell, Coach of the Year; (HlS 258) Derek O'Clair, Jayson Morrison; and their coaches: Charles Welch, Harvey Bowley and Terry Barnes; (HLS Kristi Wildman, member of the Husson College 269) Women's Basketball Team, who has been awarded Honorable Mention All-American; (HlS 259) the Millinocket Middle School Boys Basketball Team, which finished the season with a spectacular the students of longfellow School, and their 18-0 ~ecord; (.HlS 270) student council group, VOCAL (Voices of Children at longfellow), for their caring contribution to the the Millinocket students who competed at the Maine restoration of the monument of their namesake poet Music Educators Association Vocal Jazz Festival: Henry Wadsworth longfellow, in Portland, the poet's Sterling Sheppard of Stearns High School, jazz choir beloved "City by the Sea"; (HlS 260) outstanding male vocalist; Rachel Binder of Stearns High School, show choir outstanding female vocalist; Stearns High School Show Choir, second place;

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Stearns Jazz Choir, second place: and Hillinocket Christian Blastow, outstanding chess player from Hiddle School Show Choir, second place: (HLS 271) Deer Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in the National Chess Tournament in Dallas contributed Hanira C. Daniels, of Hillinocket, former teacher to the 8th place win of their team, "The Hariners"· who was involved in social and church affairs. She (HLS 284) , will be sadly missed by family and friends: (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 272) Trevor Harrington, outstanding chess player from Deer Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in Rose Cappello Robinson, of Hillinocket Lake, the National Chess Tournament in Dallas contributed beloved wife of Robert S. Robinson, Jr. An avid to the 8th place win of their team, "The Mariners": sportswoman and Maine Guide, Mrs. Robi~son was (HlS 285) well-known for her involvement in and numerous contributions to snowmobiling, the Special Olympics Jeremy Rissi, outstanding chess player from Deer and the Boy Scouts of America. She will be deeply Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in the missed by family and friends: (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 273) National Chess Tournament in Dallas contributed to the 8th place win of their team, "The Mariners": (HLS the employees of Boise Cascade, Rumford, and in 286) extending our congratulations for 4,259,921 hours of work without a lost-time accident, setting a state Ryan Kunkel, outstanding chess player from Deer and New England record in the industry; (HLS 274) Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in the National Chess Tournament in Dallas contributed to Charles O. Spencer, of Old Town, respected member the 8th place win of their team, "The Mariners": (HLS of the community and dedicated citizen, who served as 287) the Old Town city attorney for many years, and was active in professional, civic, fraternal and Nate Grant, outstanding chess player from Deer religious affairs. He will be deeply missed by Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in the family and friends: (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 275) National Chess Tournament in Dallas contributed to the 8th place"win of their team, "The Mariners": (HLS Lex Jones, a seventh grader at Boothbay Region 288) Elementary School, who competed against 100 other students at the state geography bee held at Dick Larrabee, outstanding chess player from Deer Messa10nskee High School to become the state Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in the geography bee champion: (HLS 276) National Chess Tournaments_ in Dallas contdbuted to the 8th place wi n of thei r team, "The Hari ners": (HLS Cody M. HcManus, of Boy Scout Troop #310 in Saco," 289) who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout: (HLS 277) Dan Larrabee, outstanding chess player from Deer Isle-Stonington High School, whose efforts in the He1anie Hansen, senior at Thornton Academy, National Chess Tournament in Dallas contributed to recipient of the Principal's Leadership Award the 8th place win of their team, "The Mariners": (HLS sponsored by the National Association of Secondary 290) School Principals: (HLS 278) Maurice and Dora King, of Orrington, and in the Madison Area Memorial High School Marching extending our congratulations on the celebration of Band with their Band Director, lester Tomlinson, their 69th wedding anniversary and Mrs. King's which placed second in Division I of the 1992 Haine birthday on february 6th and Hr. King's birthday on State Harching Band Competition: (HLS 279) Harch 5th: (HLS 291) Halcolm Trot, of Clinton, who with his twin Paul Chouinard, of Portland, on the occasion of brother, Merle, has been selected for the 1993 his retirement as Problems Resolutions Officer for Citizen of the Year Award by the Elks Club: (HlS 280) the Internal Revenue Service, a position which is the primary public contact point for the IRS and is the Her1e Trot, of Clinton, who with his twin brother, people's ombudsman. Mr. Chouinard has always kept Malcolm, has been selected for the 1993 Citizen of the needs of the public foremost in his efforts and, the Year Award by the El ks Club: (HLS 281) consequently, has won the respect of his coworkers and professionals in the field. Perhaps more Dick Powell, outstanding chess coach of Deer important is the example he has set by overcoming Isle-Stonington High School, the seventh smallest personal adversities that would have defeated a public high school in Maine with an enrollment of lesser man. His determination in life has been an 125, who has led the chess team to their inspiration to many: (HlS 292) extraordinary victories: State champs and 8th place among 76 teams in the national competition: (HlS 282) Garth McNally, of Katahdin High School, selected to the C1as~ C-D East Boys All-Star Basketball Team: Andrew Wendell, a junior at Deer Isle-Stonington (HlS 293) High School and an outstanding chess player who placed 15th among 370 participants in the National Kirsten Richardson, of Patten, 1992 graduate of Chess Tournament in Dallas and whose contribution to Katahdin High School, selected as Maine'S Cherry the team competition enabled them to place 8th in the Blossom Princess for 1993: (HLS 294) nation: (HlS 283)

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Tammy Greenlaw, of Katahdin High School, selected as Haine Academic All-State in Basketball 1992-1993; Father Georges Plante, of St. Sebastian Parish in (HlS 295) Hadison, who is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination to the Roman Catholic Priesthood on Kelly Stubbs, of Katahdin High School, selected to May 30, 1993; (HlS 305) the Class C-D East Girls All-Star Basketball Team; (HlS 296) Richard C. Shaw, who has been named the 1992 National Potato Seed Grower of the Year by Frito-Lay, the Husson College Women's Basketball Team, for an Incorporated. Richard, his wife Elizabeth Ann Shaw outstanding season (28-3), winning the District 5 and sons Kendall and Douglas farm about 800 acres in NAIA Championship and participating in the final four the Fort Fairfield area; (HLS 306) NAIA Championship in Oregon. All team members are from Haine; (HlS 297) John W. Ballou, senior partner in the Bangor law firm of Mitchell and Stearns and former Bangor city the Volunteer lawyers Project, a project of the mayor, who will long be remembered for his Haine Bar Foundation that has provided for 10 years outstanding service to the City of Bangor and his pro bono legal services to countless Haine citizens. active participation in professional and cultural The Volunteer lawyers Project, through its organizations throughout the State. Mr. Ballou participating lawyers, staff and volunteers, delivers received recognition from the Haine Civil Liberties invaluable legal assistance to persons with low Union and the Bangor Management Club as an exemplary income in Haine. We, the Hembers of the legislature, citizen and was honored with the Justice louis express our support and appreciation for the Sco1nik Award and the Chamber of Commerce Community Volunteer lawyers Project and those who continue to Service Award; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 307) enable this worthwhile project; (HlS 298) Roger Wright, of Sidney, whose 40 years of Saint Anne's Parish of Dexter, and in extending dedicated service as a member of the town's volunteer our best wishes as it celebrates its 100th fire department are greatly appreciated by the anniversary. The first Hass was celebrated around citizens of his community; (HlS 308) 1845 in the home of a Catholic family and the first church was built in 1871. In 1893, Dexter was raised Joyce McClure, vice-president for Institutional to the dignity of a Parish by the Diocese of Advancement at Thomas College, who has been named Portland. The present church was built in 1901. We Maine's Media Advocate of the Year by the United commend the church for its perseverance and in States Small Business Administration; (HlS 309) sustaining the spirit of Christ for so many years; (HlS 299) Reginald S. Brown, beloved husband of Helen Mason Brown and a founder of Dielectric. Mr. Brown was a William J. Vail, and in congratulating him on the member of the Presumpscot Masonic Lodge and other occasion of his retirement from a long, distinguished fraternal organizations, and well-known for his career with the Department of Inland Fisheries and active participation in the community of Raymond Wildlife. Starting in 1968 as a district game warden where he served as a selectman and was a member of assigned to the Daaquam area, he completed his career the Raymond Fire Department; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 310) in 1993 as Commissioner. Bill will long be remembered for his wit, dedication and human Hargaret R. Adams, of Millinocket, beloved mother relations skills; (HlS 300) and grandmother, who was a member and past president of the Francis Elliott Post No. 4154 VFW Auxiliary Perley F. Brown, of Gray, an individual who will and a member of St. Hartin of Tours Catholic Church; long be remembered as a loving husband, father, (IN HEHORIAM) (HlS 311) grandfather and friend and known in the community for his active participation in fraternal, civic, church Thomas J. Archibald. of Millinocket and and social activities in the Gray area; (IN HEHORIAH) Providence, Rhode Island, who served in the United (HlS 301) States Navy before World War II and who later worked for the Federal Aviation Administration. His career Neil A. Hapworth, of Winslow, respected member of spanned nearly 4 decades; -(IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 312) the community with a long history of advocacy for the carpenter's union, including service as a Stephen E. McAvoy, Jr., son of Stephen E. and representative of the international union'S general Jesse Cameron McAvoy, Sr., and Police Chief for the president since 1980. Hr. Hapworth also operated a Town of Ashland who, during his service in the United dairy farm and was a World War II veteran. He will States Navy and as a law enforcement officer devoted be deeply missed by his family and many friends; (IN his life to serving others. His helping hand of HEHORIAH) (HlS 302) kindness will be missed by his family and many friends; (IN MEHORIAH) (HLS 313) Alma E. Michaud, of Millinocket, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a communicant Benjamin O~vid Frey, of New Gloucester, who has of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church; (IN MEHORIAH) attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle (HLS 303) Scout; (HLS 314) Villa "Ovila" Caron, of Millinocket, a Fourth Anthony Moore Dyer, a student at Livermore Falls Degree Knight of Columbus and member of Council No. Middle School, who has been named a United States 680 and communicant of St. Hartin of Tours Catholic National Award winner in mathematics by the United Church; (IN HEHORIAM) (HLS 304) States Achievement Academy. This prestigious award

13 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 is granted to the finest students for outstanding Daniel L. Haskell, Sr., of Hollis Center academic performance and responsible citizenship; respected citizen and local businessman who owned and (HLS 315) operated lumber and truck leaSing companies. Mr. Haskell was a World War II Navy veteran; (IN Anthony Hinse, who has attained the high rank and MEMORIAH) (HLS 328) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 316) Rick Brault, head coach of the York High School Maxine Russakoff, of Skowhegan, who was recently Boys Basketball Team, who was named Coach of the Year elected President of the Business and Professional in Western Maine by the Haine Association of Women's Organization for 1993; (HLS 317) Basketball Coaches; (HLS 329) Reza Jalali, of Portland, recipient of the third David Tiemann, of Horse High School in Bath who annual Amnesty International Human Rights Award. As has been awarded the Haine Council for the Social a refugee from his homeland, a prisoner of Studies Award for Excellence in Social Studies conscience, former staffer for Portland's Human Education; (HLS 330) Resources Department and now Housing Director for Portland West, he has devoted a lifetime to Nandini Mukhopadhyay, of Brunswick Junior High advocating equality and dignity for all people; (HLS School, whose outstanding spelling ability won her 318) first place in the Haine Sunday Telegram State Spelling Bee Championship; (HLS 331) Scott Westfall, of West Brooksville, who while fishing with his father, Claude Westfall, landed the Sarah Bicknell, captain of the Rangeley Lakes 1993 presidential salmon and in doing so wrote an Regional School Class D State Champion girls unprecedented chapter in the history of the basketball team, who won the Patricia Gallagher Award eighty-one year old tradition as the first father and as Host Valuable Player of the 1993 Western Haine son to catch the presidential salmon in consecutive Basketball Tournament. Sarah was named an All seasons; (HLS 319) Conference All-Star of the East/West Conference and a Western Haine Class C and Class D All-Star; (HLS 332) the Italian Heritage Center, in Portland, as it celebrates 40 years of service to that community. Beth Horton, captain of the Rangeley Lakes The Italian Heritage Center was chartered in Harch of Regional School Class D State Champion girls 1953; (HLS 320) basketball team, who was named an All Conference All-Star of the East/West Conference; (HLS 333) Keith W. Elliott, of Millinocket, longtime employee of the Great 'Northern Paper Company and Pat Brewer, of the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, respected member of the community who enjoyed who was named the 1993 Class C Individual State membership in church and fraternal organizations. Champion in alpine skiing; (HLS 334) Mr. Elliott was a United States Army World War II veteran; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 321) Jon Adkins, of the Rangeley Lakes Regional School, who was named the 1993 State Class C Individual John Adam West, who has achieved the high rank and Runner-up in alpine skiing; (HLS 335) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 322) Heidi DeRaps, coach of the Rangeley Lakes Regional Ellen Dutton, of Saco, recipient of the Lifetime School Class D State Champion "Lady Lakers" Achievement Award given by the Southern Haine Area basketball team who was named the Western Haine Class Agency on Aging for her many years of community D Coach of the Year; (HLS 336) involvement and leadership. Ms. Dutton has been a key volunteer and leader at the Southern Haine Karen Spaulding, captain of the Rangeley Lakes Hedica1 Center in Biddeford for many years and is an Regional School Class 0 State Champion girls active member of several community service basketball team, who set the individual scoring organizations; (HLS 323) record of 32 points in one game of the 1993 Western Haine Basketball Tournament. Karen scored her 1000th Angie Brochu, of Jay, on the occasion of her 90th point as a junior and"was named an All Conference birthday; (HLS 324) All-Star of the East/West conference; (HLS 337) Barry Emery, who was named Vienna'S firefighter of Eric Buckingham, of Hi11inocket, recipient of the the Year for his hard work and dedication to the Millinocket fin and feathers 1993 Adrian Botsan Vienna fire Department; (HLS 325) Sportsman of the Year Award; (HLS 338) Lt. Warren Nelson, of the Millinocket Police Hatt HacDona1d, of Stearns High School, chosen as Department, who has been named Maine's D.A.R.E. an Honorable Hention for the Eastern All-Star Ice Officer of the Year in recognition of his dedication Hockey Team; (HLS 339) and involvement in the D.A.R.E. program; (HLS 326) Dot and Harold Kelley, of Millinocket, on the Andrew Bond, Heather Givens and Jana Montgomery, occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary; (HLS 340) who have earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorians of the 1993 graduating class of Scott Daniell, of Stearns High School, chosen as Stearns High School; (HLS 327) an Honorable Mention for the Eastern All-Star Ice Hockey Team; (HLS 341)

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Jeremy Beaupain. of Stearns High School, chosen as Harian on the occasion of their 65th Wedding an Honorable Mention for the Eastern All-Star Ice Anniversary, July 3, 1993; (HLS 354) Hockey Team; (HLS 342) Ray Grover, beloved family member and respected Winona f. Michaud. a beloved family member and citizen who, as a businessman for 42 years, made many lifelong resident of Millinocket, who worked for many contributions to his community and in 1982 earned the years at the Millinocket Community Hospital and for fabyan Drake Award; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 355) Great Northern Paper Company. Mrs. Michaud served in the United States Air Corps during World War II; (IN Anita and Charles Stickney, Jr., of Yarmouth, MEHORIAM) (HLS 343) recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award in Cumberland County given by the Southern Haine Area florence Harnden, of Rangeley, who celebrated her Agency on Aging for their lifetime commitment to 100th birthday on May 10, 1993; (HLS 344) community service and leadership; (HLS 356) the citizens of Old Orchard Beach for their Bruce Churchill Kennett, of Portland, recipient of dedicated efforts and determination during the past 7 the Stephen Harvard Prize for Excellence in the Book years towards the beautification and revitalization Arts and cofounder and president of the Baxter of the Old Orchard Beach downtown district; (HLS 345) Society. As a master student in calligraphy in linz, Austria, and as a teacher of design principle at Jessica Cram, a senior at Leavitt Area High School Westbrook College, photography at the University of who has been selected to receive the 1993 Principal's Southern Haine, Gorham and of typography at the Award for outstanding academic achievement and Center for Creative Imaging in Camden, he has citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' continued and enriched the Haine tradition of Association; (HLS 346) excellence in the Printing Arts; (HLS 357) Jennie Doiron, of Jay, an active participant in Thomas Gallant, our respected colleague, who the affairs of her community who celebrated her 100th served as a member of the House of Representatives birthday on May 11. 1993. Mrs. Doiron is the mother during the 92nd Legislature; (IN MEHORIAH) (HlS 358) of 11 children, 8 of whom served in the military during World War II; (HLS 347) Charleston Pentecostal Church, of Charleston, and in extending our best wishes as it celebrates its Corey Lavoie. of Boy Scout Troop #190 in 70th anniversary. We commend the church for its Madawaska. who has attained the high rank and perseverance in sustaining the spirit of Christ for distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 348) so many years; (HlS 359) Philip f. O'Brion, of Portland, community Pastor Ronald libby, of Charleston, on the activist, loving father and former president of the occasion of 30 years of dedicated service to the National Association of Letter Carriers. As congregation of the Charleston Pentecostal Church; cofounder and president of the Portland Lyric (HLS 360) Theater, one of the oldest community theaters in Maine. he devoted a lifetime to sharing the joys of Vaughn W. and Haxine l. Smith, of Presque Isle, the performing arts with others; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion 349) of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 19, 1993; (HLS 361) the Pastor, congregation and friends of the Manchester Community Church upon the momentous Wendell and Wilda Coffin, of Hapleton, and in completion and dedication of this building addition; extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their (HLS 350) 51st Wedding Anniversary, June 20, 1993; (HlS 362) Shirlene H. Ladd, secretary at Penquis Valley High Arnold and Catherine Dow, of Hapleton, and in School, in appreciation of 25 years of commitment and extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their dedication to the faculty and students of the school. 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 23, 1993; (HLS 363) upon her retirement; (HLS 351) Stanley and Ethel Johnson, of Hapleton, and in Shawn Sutton, of Boy Scout Troop #648 in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their Brunswick, who has attained the high rank and 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 21, 1993; (HLS 364) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 352) Jeffrey W. Hesser, of Boy Scout Troop #39 in Harti Stevens, of Cornville, who died May 9. Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and 1993. Harti's enthusiasm for theater and teaching distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 365) changed the lives of many in her community. The Cornville Players, Lakewood Theater, Crossroads Scott Nichols, a student at Livermore Falls High Learning Center and the Somerset County Basic Skills School, who has been named a United States National program benefited from Harti's leadership; (IN Award.winner 'in mathematics by the United States HEHORIAH) (HLS 353) Achievement Academy. This prestigious award is given to a student who deaonstrates outstanding academic Gordon Seekins. of Pittsfield, and in extending achievement and citizenship; (HLS 366) our warmest wishes on the occasion of his 90th birthday, June 9, 1993. We also extend our best Amy Dianne Richard, a student at livermore Falls wishes and congratulations to Gordon and his wife, High School, who has been named a United States

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National Award winner in history and government by hard work and encouragement he has given to the team; the United States Achievement Academy. This (HLS 378) prestigious award is given to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and Matthew Weaver, of Boy Scout Troop #428 in citizenship; (HLS 367) Pittsfield, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 379) Irven L. and Muriel A. Smith, of Manchester, and in extending our best wishes on the occasion of their Daniel W. Lavigne, of Boy Scout Troop #22 in South 50th wedding anniversary, Hay 22, 1993; (HLS 368) Portland, for his outstanding academic, athletic and volunteer service and, specifically, for his Mary Philbrook, who has been named the 1992 outstanding achievement in attaining the rank of Presque Isle Citizen of the Year by the Presque Isle Eagle Scout; (HLS 380) Citizen of the Year Committee, a mutual effort of the Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce and the Presque Isle Dr. Dean Fisher, former Commissioner of Health and Rotary, Elks and Kiwanis Clubs. Ms. Philbrook has Human Services, who dedicated his life to public received numerous distinctions in recent years for service to benefit Haine people. Dr. Fisher was a her tireless efforts and achievements on behalf of truly great leader and a wonderful, caring person who the Aroostook Band of Micmacs; (HLS 369) taught people to read, think and become masters over their own destinies. The people of this State will Neil E. Michaud, recipient of the first Presque always be grateful for the dedicated service he Isle Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifetime of provided to so many; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 381) community service and achievement as a business leader and active member of many civic organizations; Jeremy Walsh, of Bangor, who has attained the. high (HLS 370) rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 382) Hr. and Mrs. Ray Grover, of Eliot, and in Nicholas Carlisle, of Bangor, who has attained the extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 383) 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 371) Esther Waters, on the occasion of her retirement Karl C. H. Greiner, of Millinocket, beloved family after 21 years of thoughtful, dedicated service as member who attended the Hillinocket Church of the Somerset County Superior Court Clerk. Mrs. Waters Nazarene and who worked as publication editor for the served the people of Somerset County and this State Association of Retarded Citizens in North Berwick, with the patience, tact and wisdom that have endeared New Jersey for 25 years; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 372) her to all; (HLS 384) Tom Plourde, of Jay, whose many years of unselfish Paul Butler, of Bangor, captain of the Colby community contributions, benefiting the children of College men's basketball team, who was named the the tri-town area of Jay, Livermore and Livermore "White Mules'" Most Valuable Player. Paul's Falls, are greatly appreciated and remembered and illustrious basketball career includes being named whose actions will continue to contribute to the the New England Small College Athletic Conference betterment of our communities for generations to Player of the Year, the A11-New England and come; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 373) Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Player of the Year. Paul was also elected All-ECAG and A1l-Haine and presented the Jude Kelley, who has earned the distinction of Donald Lake Award by the Colby "C" Club for being named the Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating scholarship, leadership and athleticism; (HLS 385) class of Narraguagus High School; (HLS 374) Mabel Maude Harding, of Benton, and in extending Yarrow Axford, who has earned the distinction of our warmest wishes on the occasion of her 105th being named the Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating birthday. She was born May 21, 1888 in Troy. She class of Narraguagus High School; (HLS 375) had one son, and has 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several Frank J. Brunette, former resident of Millinocket, great-great-grandchildren. She was presented with beloved husband, father, grandfather and the Boston Post Cane for being the oldest resident in great-grandfather, who will be missed by his family Benton; (HLS 386) and the members of this community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 376) the Fourth Regiment Haine Volunteer Infantry Inc., a nonprofit educational unit, for their efforts to the top 10 students of the 1993 graduating class share Haine's proud civil war heritage with school at Livermore Falls High School: Brian Berry; Karen children across the State. The Fourth Haine focuses Brackett; Karen Campbell; John Chretien; Allison on the life of a civil war soldier and recognizes the Grondin; Marie Heikkinen; Sarah Junkins, many women who participated and played major roles in salutatorian; Kelissa Loewe; Jessica Michel, the war; (HLS 387) valedictorian; and Joel Turcotte; (HLS 377) Heather Reading, a junior at Calais High School, the following members of the Stearns Hath Team, who was recently elected as President of the State Class A Eastern Haine Champions: Jereay Bither, Student Council; (HLS 388) Heather Givens, Jason Howes, Andrew Barker, Jana Montgomery, Sarah Bond, Hanisha Pai and Candace Michael Christopher Morin, of Calais, who has Warren and in extending congratulations to their team attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle coach and advisor Norman Dubois for the many years of Scout; (HLS 389)

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Pine Tree State Competition held at Colby College and the Children'S International Summer Villages, Inc. who placed in the 9th Annual Arcady Youth Competition of Orono, and joi n in ce 1ebrati ng its 3rd "Dori s held at the University of Maine; (HLS 403) Allen Village Day." We commend CISV for its outstanding efforts in glvlng children the Christy Kilton, of Hachias, who has been named opportunity to learn how similar they are to children Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Machias from other parts of the world and how to live Memorial High School; (HLS 404) peaceably and amicably with one another; (HLS 390) Jean Ann Wilbur, a teacher at Madawaska Middle Justin E. Twitchell, of Boy Scout Troop #207 in School, who has been named the 1993-1994 Member of Union, who has attained the high rank and distinction the Year by the Greater Fort Kent Area Business and of Eagle Scout; (HLS 391) Professional Women's Club; (HLS 405) Conrad "Pete" and Marion Steele, of Washington, the following members of the Washburn Recycling and in extending our best wishes on the occasion of Renegades, 8th graders from Washburn Elementary their 50th wedding anniversary; (HLS 392) School: Michael Kelly, team leader; Angela Carter, Eric Brown, Tara Tilley, Courtney Flewelling, Jason the top 10 students of the 1993 graduating class Libby and their advisor Peggy H. Kelly, who have at Gray-New Gloucester High School: Melissa Carey; obtained the high honor of being National Finalists Jonathan Fellers; Brandy-Marie James; Amy D. Lapoint; in the contest "A Pledge and a Promise," an Jessica A. Lewis; Scott LucarelH; WilHam A., environmental award sponsored by Anheuser-Busch Theme Morrison, Jr.; Amy Small, valedictorian; Chad Park, Sea World/Busch Gardens given at the Epcot Thompson; and Scott Whittier, salutatorian; (HLS 393) Center in Florida; (HLS 406) Thomas Churchill, who has been named Salutatorian the 5th grade Odyssey of the Hind team members of the 1993 graduating class of Washburn District from Weatherbee School in Hampden, who are Division High School; (HLS 394) I, first place winners in the Odyssey of the Mind state competition and who will participate in the Charlene Dyer, who has been named Valedictorian of Odyssey of the Hind World Finals in 1993; (HLS 407) the 1993 graduating class of Washburn District High School; (HLS 395) the members of the 4th grade Odyssey of the Mind team from Weatherbee School in Hampden, Division I, Tracy Mulholland, a senior at Calais High School, 2nd place winners in the Odyssey of the Mind state who has been named the recipient of the Jay Ramsdell competition; (HLS 408) Foundation Scholarship; (HLS 396) Katie Mathews, Anna Molitor and Erin Molitor, who Meagan Hall, of Machias, who has been named have been chosen to represent Narraguagus High School Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Machias at the Maine Scholars Days Program; (HLS 409) Memorial High School; (HLS 397) the delegates from Narraguagus High School who Morgan Lord, of Machiasport, who has been named have been chosen to represent their school at the Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of forthcoming Dirigo Girls State for 1993 by virtue of Washington Academy; (HLS 398) their excellent scholarship, dedicated leadership and responsible citizenship: Yvonne Hayward, Amy Domrad, Joanna Cates, of Cutler, who has been named Katie Mathews, Jaime Beal and Pamela Worcester; (HLS Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of 410) Washington Academy; (HLS 399) Carla Ganiel, a senior at Narraguagus High School, Cecil McDonald, of Jonesport, who has been named who has been named the recipient of a Congressional Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Scholarship; (HLS 411) Jonesport-Beals High School; (HLS 400) the delegates from Narraguagus High School who Angela Merchant, of Jonesport, who has been named have been chosen to represent_ their school at the Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of forthcoming Boys State for 1993 by virtue of their Jonesport-Beals High School; (HLS 401) excellent scholarship, dedicated leadership and responsible citizenship: Jonathan Grant, Robert the students of the 8th grade class at Beech Hill Berry and Timothy Berry; (HLS 412) School, of Otis, whose project in the Maine Energy Education Youth Awards Program was chosen the best Frederick Wood, on the occasion of his retirement project in the State in their age category. Their as treasurer of the Town of Eddington, whose project also received national recognition at the outstanding service to his community as a former National Energy Education Development Project, selectman, school committee member and school recelvlng an honorable mention. The project is district trustee is greatly appreciated. We extend sponsored by utility companies and the State and our best wisnes to Hr. Wood and his wife, Carolyn, winners are chosen for their academic excellence and for a happy retirement; (HlS 413) work in energy; (HLS 402) Col. Andrew Demers, on the occasion of his Emily Manzo, an eighth grade student at Orono retirement after 25 years of dedicated service and Junior High School, who placed first in the junior leadership for the people of Haine as a law division of the Maine Music Teachers Association 5th enforcement official who, during his outstanding

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career, has served as Chief of the Maine State Police Valerie B. Green, who was named First Honor and earned recognition as a "Top-Cop"; (HLS 414) Essayist of the 1993 graduating class of Deering High School; (HLS 430) Michael Hattias Schneider, who graduated first in the 1993 graduating class of Fort Fairfield High the following members of the Percival P. Baxter School; (HLS 415) School Odyssey of the Mind Team: Louis Porta, Erin Beirne, Julie Joy, Joseph Porta, Dov Markowitz, John P. Kozura, who graduated second in the 1993 Christine Boucher and Kali Collins, of Portland, who graduating class of Fort Fairfield High School; (HLS won the Portland, regional and state competitions of 416) the Odyssey of the Mind competitions and will now travel to the University of Maryland to compete in Nicole Shaw, who has been named Valedictorian of the international finals; (HLS 431) the 1993 graduating class of Central Aroostook High School; (HLS 417) Christopher W. Till, of Boy Scout Troop #301 in York, who has attained the high rank and distinction Chad Bradbury, who has been named Salutatorian of of Eagle Scout; (HLS 432) the 1993 graduating class of Central Aroostook High School; (HLS 418) Hatthew G. Balentine, of Boy Scout Troop #301 in York, who has attained the high rank and distinction Sarah Bradley, who has been named Valedictorian of of Eagle Scout; (HLS 433) the 1993 graduating class of Easton High School; (HLS 419) Bi 11 and Gaye Hatthews, whose Gorham Connection Restaurant won top honors in the national Deedra Ireland, who has been named Salutatorian of "U ghtsource" cooki ng contest sponsored by the the 1993 graduating class of Easton High School; (HLS National Restaurant Association; (HLS 434) 420) Dr. Leo Siegel, on the occasion of his 50th year Michael P. Lawlor, of Boy Scout Troop #603 in of medical practice, including 11 years devoted to Augusta, who has attained the high rank and the Downeast community; (HLS 435) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 421) Rae1ene F. Doody, of East Corinth, who has been Gerry Villeneuve, of Boy Scout Troop #684 in named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Augusta, who has attained the high rank and Central High School in Corinth; (HLS 436) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 422) Rebecca J. Hiller, of Stetson, who has been named the "Sister City" relationship of Greater Portland Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Central and Haine with Arkhange1'sk and North Russia and the High School in Corinth; (HLS 437) marine heritage common to both, as we, the members of the l16th Maine Legislature, pause to inscribe this James L. R. Hurphy, of Boy Scout Troop #25 in token of our heartfelt congratulations to the Hermon, who has attained the high rank and citizens of Arkhange1'sk on the June 26th and 27th distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 438) celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of the Russian Marine; (HLS 423) Bryan Ward, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Searsport District High Teacher Ogden Williams' class and the students of School; (HLS 439) the Pond Cove Elementary School, in Cape Elizabeth, for their caring contribution to the restoration of Kelley Fields, who has been named Salutatorian of the Henry Wadsworth Longfellow monument, in Portland, the 1993 graduating class of Searsport District High the poet's beloved "City By the Sea"; (HLS 424) School; (HLS 440) Seth H. Jordan, who has been named Salutatorian of Alden W. Folsom, Jr., of Monticello, who has been the 1993 graduating class of Portland High School; named First Honor Essayist of the 1993 graduating (HLS 425) class of Houlton High School; (HlS 441) David A. Pol isner, who has been named Second Honor Zachary T. Goodwin, of Houlton, who has been named Essayist of the 1993 graduating class of Deering High Second Honor Essayist of the 1993 graduating class of School; (HLS 426) Houlton High School; (HLS 442) Jennifer M. Gribbin, who has been named Andrea H. Turner, of Houlton, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Houlton Portland High School; (HLS 427) High School; (HLS 443) David E. Novick, who has been named Valedictorian Steven T. Brockway, of Houlton, who has been named of the 1993 graduating class of Deering High School; Valedictorian' of the 1993 graduating class of Houlton (HLS 428) High School; (HLS 444) Justin C. Konrad, who has been named Salutatorian the members of the Houlton High School Show Choir, of the 1993 graduating class of Deering High School; winners of the State Championship in Division "B." (HLS 429) The group presented a moving program of selections from the lIIusica1 "Hiss Saigon." This latest

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achievement continues what has been a rich tradition as an educator have earned him the respect and of musical accomplishments at Houlton High School; admiration of colleagues and students; (HLS 459) (HLS 445) Glynn Pratt, of Greene, whose enthusiasm and the students of the Brewer Middle School, whose thoroughness in the performance of his work has led project, "Energy and ConservaHon through the Years," to his being named Game Warden of the Year for 1992 in the Maine Energy Education Youth Award and by the Bureau of Warden Service; (HLS 460) Recognition Program was chosen the best project in the State in their age category. The program is Robert and Huriel Schulz, who were married on July sponsored by utility companies and the State to 8, 1943 and who will celebrate their 50th wedding recognize academic excellence and the study of anniversary surrounded by family and friends; (HLS energy; (HLS 446) 461) Patrick Bennett, who was named Valedictorian of John J. Fox, of South Portland, formerly of the 1993 graduating class of Caribou High School; Portland, 105 years young, loving father, grandfather (HLS 447) and great-grandfather of 16 great-grandchildren. A native of Ireland, he served in the elite Irish Jonathan Meir, who was named Salutatorian of the King's guard in England and funeral ceremony of King 1993 graduating class of Caribou High School; (HLS Edward VII, guard of the Tower of London, British 448) Hint and Royal Burial Grounds at Windsor. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in France and Germany Kri sten F. Dal zell , who has been named in WWI. He was an avid listener of Notre Dame Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Traip Football, communicant of Sacred Heart Church and Academy; (HLS 449) strong supporter of Catholic Charities appeal. He devoted his life to helping the family members who Jennifer N. Smart, who has been named remained in Ireland; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 462) Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Traip Academy; (HLS 450) Hildred Martin, of Ellsworth, on the occasion of her 100th Birthday; (HLS 463) Shannon G. Dionne, who was named an Honor Essayist of the 1993 graduating class of Traip Academy; (HLS Freeman H. Garniss, of Thomaston, beloved family 451) member and highly respected music educator. Mr. Garniss was a charter member and past president of Christine M. Todd, who was named an Honor Essayist the Thomaston Historical Society, a member of several of the 1993 graduating class of Traip Academy; (HLS fraternal and community organizations and an active 452) member of the St. John Baptist Parish; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 464) the top 10 students of the 1993 graduating class at Lincoln Academy: Andrew Lewis Chase, Karen Wyman, the 1993 Senior Seminar Class of Bangor High Amy Anne Gnidziejko, Karl Frederick Brunner, Dana School. Through the tenacious efforts of the class, Whitney Lyon, Erica Laurel Stewart, Hary Eleanor under the tutelage of their teacher, Hr. James Smith, Herndon, Anne Catherine Krawic, Heather Heredith Bell a bill, L.D. 938 "An Act Regarding Visually Impaired and Margaret Hays Lemos; (HLS 453) Voters" was introduced. In a team effort, they testified in favor of the bill, gathered the data, Christopher Kudlacz, who has been named elicited and gained the support of legislators and Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of agencies, raised the funds to eliminate the fiscal Limestone High School; (HLS 454) impact and saw final passage by both houses of the legislature. Governor HcKernan signed the bill on James C. Horse, Jr., who has been named June 4, 1993; (HLS 465) Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Limestone High School; (HLS 455) Jessica Carey, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class at Penquis Valley High the top 10 students of the 1993 graduating class School; (HLS 466) at Wiscasset High School: Rachel J. Jones, Andrea H. Hall, Steve T. Lach, Joelle K. Leavitt, Joseph C. Tara Hayes, who has been named Salutatorian of the Harshal1, Tony L. Overlock, Horgen Pfanstiel, Lynn A. 1993 graduating class at Penquis Valley High School; Rommel, Angela M. Shea and Vanessa A. Soule; (HLS 456) (HLS 467) Lyn Quist, daughter of Wilmer and Debbie Quist of the top 10 students of the 1993 graduating class Limestone, recipient of the Girl Scout Silver Award; at Hermon High School: Jamie Lyn Andersen, Christine (HLS 457) Harie Doyle, Thomas Hichael Rogers, Karen Senter, Benjamin Wayne Spaulding, Heather Krishna Blier, Barbara T. Strout, on the occasion of her Diatha Jeanne Glazier, Harold W. Russell, Jr., Nicole retirement as a business teacher at Central High Lisa Soderberg and Tanya Harie Winchenbach; (HLS 468) School, whose 35 years as an educator have earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues and Helen Grant Blumenstock, of Old Town and Lower students; (HLS 458) Shin Pond, a beloved family member and well-respected teacher at the Herbert Gray School in Old Town for 22 Rodric Johnson, on the occasion of his retirement years, who will long be remembered as a dedicated as a mathematics and science teacher, whose 32 years teacher and a caring and dedicated citizen who took

19 HOUSE lEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 an active role in fraternal, church and social the Bagaduce Music lending library and in activities in her community: (IN MEHDRIAM) (HlS 469) extending our congratulations on its 10th anniversary of serving musicians in Haine and the rest of the Gerald and Elva Mclaughlin, of Princeton, and in world. The library'S purpose is to collect, preserve extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their and lend music compositions and provide music 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 6, 1993: (HlS 470) education programs. The library has been designated the curator of the State's music collection; (HlS 484) Hick Archer, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of lubec High School: (HlS Joseph R. DiNardo, beloved family member and 471) respected citizen of Millinocket, who was a longtime employee of Great Northern Paper Co. and owner of Marcie Gallant, who has been named Salutatorian of DiNardo's Grocery Store; (IN MEHDRIAM) (HlS 485) the 1993 graduating class of lubec High School: (HlS 472) Glenn Campbell, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Windham High School; Opal Johnson, who has been named Salutatorian of (HlS 486) the 1993 graduating class of Shead High School; (HlS 473) Christopher Harris, who has been named Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Windham Nicole Geaney, who has been named Valedictorian of High School; (HlS 487) the 1993 graduating class of Shead High School; {HlS • 474) Jennifer Wright, of Orland, who has been named co-Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class at Paul Farrington, of Boy Scout Troop #55 in East George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill: (HlS 488) Millinocket, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 475) Zoe Robbins, of Sedgwick, who has been named co-Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class at James Horowitz, president of Oxford Aviation Inc. George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill; (HlS 489) and manager of the Oxford County Regional Airport, who has been named Maine'S 1993 Small Business Person Bryan Graham, of Sedgwick, who has been named of the Year by the Small Business Administration for co-Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class at his accomplishments and contributions to the local George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill; (HLS 490) community: (HlS 476) Jennifer letarte, of East Holden, who has been Liza Joeanna Brown, who has been named named co-Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class at Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill; (HlS 491) Foxcroft Academy: (HlS 477) Deborah Hawkes, of Bar Harbor, who has been named the Rebekah Assembly of Haine, for 100 years of Maine's legal Secretary of the Year by the Maine service and dedication to the people of Maine through Association of legal Secretaries; (HLS 492) their belief in friendship, love and truth; (HlS 478) Maurice Canwell, member of Post #24, Rumford, Samantha Michelle Merrill, of Portland, who died Maine, Grand Chef de Gare du Haine of the Forty and on June 5, 1993. Samantha was the daughter of Philip Eight Society for 1992-1993 and Commander of the Merrill and linda Merrill-Deetjen. . Samantha would Second District American Legion for 1992-1993, a have graduated from Deering High School in Portland dedicated and capable leader who has served with on June 8th. She was a straight A student and editor distinction his town, state and nation. Maurice has of her high school literary magazine. She won always been ready to stand and defend his family, academic awards for her math and writing religion and country; (HlS 493) achievements. Samantha was a tremendously gifted and thoughtful individual with an engaging, vivacious Patrick Harshall King, of Boy Scout Troop #149 in manner. Samantha will be sadly missed by her family Bridgton, who has attained the high rank and and many friends: (IN MEHDRIAM) (HlS 479) distinction of Eagle Scout:··(HlS 494) Adam Mcleod, who has been named Valedictorian of James Michael Hoglund, who has been named to the the 1993 graduating class of Kennebunk High School, Haine State Class B All-Star Hockey Team: (HlS 495) S.A.D. #71: (HlS 480) James Ouellette, who has been named to the Haine Robert MacDonald, who has been chosen Salutatorian State Class B All-Star Hockey Team; (HlS 496) of the 1993 graduating class of Kennebunk High School, S.A.D. #71; (HlS 481) Christopher Scott Bowman, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Chevrus Angie Ann Marquis, who has been named High School: (~lS 497) Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Van Buren District Secondary School; (HlS 482) Heatherton Gallagher, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Katie Ouellette, who has been named Salutatorian Catherine McAuley High School; (HlS 498) of the 1993 graduating class of Van Buren District Secondary School: (HlS 483)

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Tara Tetrault, who has been named Salutatorian of Maine Energy Education Program Youth Award and the 1993 graduating class of Catherine McAuley High Recognition Program; (HLS 513) School; (HLS 499) Christopher Norman, of Boy Scout Troop #648 in Molly Jilek, who has been named Valedictorian of Brunswick, who has attained the high rank and the Katahdin High School Class of 1993. Molly is the distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 514) daughter of Paul and Marion Jilek of Sherman Mills; (HLS 500) Ethan Hedblom, of Boy Scout Troop #648 in Brunswick, who has attained the high rank and Tammy Greenlaw, who has been named Salutatorian of distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 515) the Katahdin High School Class of 1993. Tammy is the daughter of Steve and Sidney Greenlaw of Sherman Jennifer Gribbin, who has been named Valedictorian Mills; (HLS 501) of the 1993 graduating class of Portland High School; (HLS 516) Holly Lilley, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Southern Aroostook Seth Jordan, who has been named Salutatorian of Community High School. Holly is the daughter of Mr. the 1993 graduating class of Portland High School; and Mrs. James Lilley of Smyrna Mills; (HLS 502) (HLS 517) Jennifer fowler, who has been named Salutatorian Justin C. Konrad, who has been named Salutatorian of the 1993 graduating class of Southern Aroostook of the 1993 graduating class of Deering High School; Community High School. Jennifer is the daughter of (HLS 518) John and Mary fowler of Island falls; (HLS 503) David E. Novick, who has been named Valedictorian Sarah McQuarrie, who has been named Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of Deering High School; of the Hodgdon High School Class of 1993; (HLS 504) (HLS 519) Alison Stairs, who has been named Salutatorian of Susan Thompson, who has been named Valedictorian the Hodgdon High School Class of 1993; (HLS 505) of the 1993 graduating class of Hampden Academy; (HLS 520) Victoria Willette, for her achievements at Southern Aroostook Community High School. Victoria Amy Bright, who has been named Salutatorian of the was listed in "Who's Who among American High School 1993 graduating class of Hampden Academy; (HLS 521) Students" and was a Hugh O'Brien Leadership Candidate, Dirigo Girls State Representative, Darin Jellson, who has been named Honor Essayist All-State Drama festival Awards recipient and one of of the 1993 graduating class of Hampden Academy; (HLS the top ten graduates of her class. Victoria is the 522) daughter of Rodney and Betty Willette of Island falls; (HLS 506) Robert Young, whose service and dedication to the Maine Correctional Center for 24 years exemplifies Coach Terry Duffy and the Katahdin Lady Cougars, the generous spirit of Maine and its citizens; (HLS whose victories have thrilled fans and students and 523) earned berths in both the Eastern Maine basketball and softball tournaments, 1992-1993; (HLS 507) Joleen fowler, who has been named the first Honor Essayist of the 1993 graduating class at Southern Coach Tom Berry and the Southern Aroostook Lady Aroostook Community High School; (HlS 524) Warriors for their return to the Eastern Maine finals in basketball, 1992-1993; (HLS 508) Mark Scott and the Hodgdon lady Hawks for a successful basketball year and a return to the Coach Murray Putnam and the Southern Aroostook Eastern Maine playoffs. The Hodgdon Lady Hawks have Warriors, for their baseball victories that led them a great tourney history, having earned a tourney best once again to the Eastern Maine Tournament; (HLS 509) for 11 straight years in past successes; (HlS 525) Coach Timothy Toothaker and the Southern Aroostook Jennifer Hersey, who has been named Second Honor Lady Warriors for their victories in softball that Essayist of the 1993 graduating class at Southern led them to the Eastern Maine semifinals in 1993; Aroostook Community High School; (HlS 526) (HLS 510) Jason Varney, a student at Traip Academy and Craig Cyr, of Boy Scout Troop #190 in Madawaska, winner of the pole vault event in the 1993 State who has attained the high rank and distinction of Class C Championship; (HlS 527) Eagle Scout; (HLS 511) Traip Academy students Rebekah fletcher, Katie the Ellsworth High School Girls Tennis Team, Gentile, Jessie lee and Kate Thompson, relay team runner up in the Eastern Maine Class B final; (HLS winners in tbe 100-meter event of the 1993 State 512) Class C Championship; (HlS 528) Kaili Temple, an eighth-grade student at Chad Duprey, a student at Traip Academy and winner Weatherbee School in Hampden, who won first place in of the 200-meter and 400-meter events in the 1993 the Single Activity category for her age group in the State Class C Championship; (HlS 529)

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Bret Taylor, of Kittery. a senior at Traip Kayla Baker, who has been named Valedictorian of Academy, who is one of 3 Haine high school seniors to the 1993 graduating class of Madawaska High School' win a Peter A. McKernan Scholarship; (HlS 530) (HlS 545) , Jill Alexandra Rathbun. of Girl Scout Troop #302 Hichelle Gendreau, who has been named Salutatorian in Presque Isle, who has earned the Girl Scouts' of the 1993 graduating class of Hadawaska High highest honor, the Gold Award; (HlS 531) School; (HlS 546) the State Street Baptist Church, in Presque Isle, Coach Hike Trafton and the members of the Central and in extending our best wishes on the occasion of High School Red Devils Baseball Team, Class C Eastern its 150th anniversary; (HlS 532) Haine Champions and State Runners-up for 1993. It is the team's first appearance in a state final; (HlS Kim-Anne Perkins, Assistant Professor of Social 547) Work at the University of Haine at Presque Isle, who has been selected as "Social Worker of the Year" by Hegan Adams, an eighth grade student from the board of directors of the Haine Chapter of the Millinocket, who won first place in the 1992-93 National Association of Social Workers; (HlS 533) National PTA Reflections cultural arts program for her poem about Alzheimer's disease entitled "Remember Jenny Grace Namur, of Girl Scout Troop #302 in Me"; (HlS 548) Presque Isle, who has earned the Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award; (HlS 534) Electa A. Gallant, beloved family member and respected citizen of Hillinocket who will long be Richard B. Gould, on the occasion of his remembered for her active participation in the retirement as a teacher at Ht. Blue High School after community; (IN HEHORIAM) (HlS 549) 55 years of dedication and commitment to students in the Farmington area. whose accomplishments as a ski Philip Curtis, in appreciation of 32 years of coach, involvement with church work and the Boy commitment and dedication to teaching Maine's Scouts are well-known throughout his community; (HlS students, upon his retirement as a teacher at 535) Thornton Academy; (HlS 550) Kimberly Rae lane, who has been named Salutatorian the Jonesport-Beals High School Royalettes of the Glenburn Elementary School; (HlS 536) softball team, winners of the 1993 State Class D Softball Championship for 2 consecutive years; (HlS lisa Harie Noonan, who has been named Salutatorian 551) of the Glenburn Elementary School; (HlS 537) Coach Kim london and the Katahdin High School John Alan Hall, Jr., who has been named Cougars, for capturing the 1993 State Class D Valedictorian of the Glenburn Elementary School; (HlS Baseball Championship; (HlS 552) 538) Eileen Hunt, of Island Falls and Bowdoin College, Joe and lena Dube, of St. John. and in extending a four-time NCAA Division III All-American in cross our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 70th country and track and a GTE/COSIDA District I Wedding Anniversary; (HlS 539) All-American of the Women's at-large First Team, who graduated magna cum laude and was Bowdoin's top Gene letourneau, well-known and respected Rhodes Scholar candidate and who is the recipient of journalist. who has written about hunting, fishing a Harshall Scholarship to Cambridge University in and nature since 1946, on the occasion of his England. Eileen is the daughter of Patrick and Rose induction into the Haine Sports Hall of Fame and upon Ann Hunt of Island Falls; (HlS 553) his receiving the Hid-Haine Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Community Service Award; (HlS 540) Daisy A. Reed, of Millinocket, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and respected the following members of the Tel star Hiddle citizen, who was known for her participation and School, S.A.D. #44 Odyssey of the Hind team: Caitlin membership in community -~rganizations and who, as a Bass, Teri Chadbourne, Katie Chapman. Martha Grover, 1918 graduate of the former Eastern Maine General Hichelle Hclnnis and lauri Young and coaches Jean Hospital, was honored as the oldest alumna of the Bass and Donna Richards. who took 6th place in the Hospital School of Nursing in 1992; (IN HEHORIAM) 1993 World Competition in Maryland; (HlS 541) (HlS 554) Carrie A. Brown, who has been named Salutatorian David Christensen, who has been named of the 1993 graduating class of Gorham High School; Valedictorian of the 1993 graduating class of (HlS 542) Brunswick High School; (HlS 555) Heidi l. Hoore, who has been named Valedictorian Karen Douglass, who has been named Salutatorian of of the 1993 graduating class of Gorham High School; the ·1993 graduating class of Brunswick High School; (HlS 543) (HlS 556) Colonel Nathan l. Grass. on the occasion of his Robert and linda Webster, for a decade of devoted retirement from the Maine Army National Guard after service to the people of Portland. Robert, who 38 years of dedicated service; (HlS 544) served as minister of Clark Hemorial and Washington Avenue United Hethodist churches and as a jail and

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hospital chaplain. has served also as a Habitat for the Reverend Elizabeth Horris, an ordained Humanity volunteer and public education advisory minister with the United Church of Christ. who served committee member. Linda taught at Westbrook College as the Protestant chaplain at the University of Haine Children's Center and was elected to the Portland and as minister at the Haine Christian Association's School Committee where she served for 3 years; one Wilson Center. Reverend Horris was well-known for year as chairperson; (HLS 557) her involvement in interfaith activities and for her gentle manner; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 571) the members of the Windham High School Lady Eagles Softball Team, and their coaches, who won the 1993 Clayton LaVerdiere. respected Central Haine Class B Western Haine Championship; (HLS 558) Horning Sentinel columnist, who is well-known for his "Around the Town" column and as a historian for the Justin Darcy LeBlanc, a 1993 graduate of the Waterville community, upon receiving the Hid-Haine University of Vermont who, as 2-year captain of the Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Community Service Hen's Division I Gymnastics Team and a 1993 Academic Award; (HLS 572) All-American, - received the Semans Award for his leadership, loyalty and service as a senior athlete the members and coaches of Deering High School's and who received the Keith H. Hiser Leadership Award 1993 Class A State Champion Baseball Team, including for his outstanding efforts in community service and the following: Nicholas Caiazzo, Hatthew Webb. leadership; (HLS 559) Christopher Portas, Tracey Gooding. Hatthew Camire. Ian Gibb, John Russo, Royce Watson, Jr., Rick Rand. Lois Tenan, President of the American Legion Robert Burrill, Gene Caiazzo, Patrick Cohan, Ben Auxiliary, for her years of successful service to the Redstone. John Blomquist, Coach Hort Soule, Coach veterans of Haine; (HLS 560) Peter Eski1son and Coach Brian Smith; (HLS 573) Doris Baker, Commander of the American Legion, Hr. and Hrs. Earle W. York, Jr., of Millinocket. Department of Haine, for her years of professional, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; dedicated service to the veterans of Haine; (HLS 561) (HLS 574) Albert and Lois Harju1a, of Thomaston, on the Gerald Talbot, of Portland, who received a occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary, June 20, community service award and who was recognized for a 1993; (HLS 562) lifetime of devotion to social issues at the 8th annual Soweto Day Dinner sponsored by the Maine Lauren Balsley, of Girl Scout Troop #485 in Project on South Africa; (HLS 575) Dexter, who has earned the Girl Scouts' Silver Award; (HLS 563) Harlan Baker. of Portland. who received a community service award at the 8th annual Soweto Day Wendy Fern, of Girl Scout Troop #485 in Dexter,· Dinner sponsored by the Maine Project on South who has earned the Girl Scouts' Silver Award; (HLS Africa; (HLS 576) 564) Neville Knowles, who received a community service A1yson Hitchcock, of Girl Scout Troop #485 in award at the 8th annual Soweto Day Dinner sponsored Dexter, who has earned the Girl Scouts' Silver Award; by the Haine Project on South Africa; (HLS 577) (HLS 565) the Honorable Herbert C. Adams, of Portland, who Hatthew Robert Randall, of Boy Scout Troop #633 in received a community service award at the 8th annual Brunswick, who has attained the high rank and Soweto Day Dinner sponsored by the Haine Project -on distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 566) South Africa; (HLS 578) Horrison J. and Hary E. Cumming, of Easton, on the Ivan Suzman, who received a community service occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. August award at the 8th annual Soweto Day Dinner sponsored 25, 1993; (HLS 567) by the Haine Project on South Africa; (HLS 579) Gerald R. Durgin, Athletic Director and head George Neavo11, who received a- llledia appreciation basketball coach at Fryeburg Academy, for his award at the 8th annual Soweto Day Dinner sponsored distinguished service andunfai 1i ng loyalty, by the Haine Project on South Africa; (HLS 580) enthusiasm and dedication to the young people of Haine and especially those at Fryeburg Academy; (HLS Earl HcCann, who received a media appreciation 568) award at the 8th annual Soweto Day Dinner sponsored by the Haine Project on South Africa; (HLS 581) Harris and Vivian Porter, of Island Falls and Zephyr Hills, Florida, on the occasion of their 50th Josette Huntres, of Limestone, who has been chosen Wedding Anniversary on June 13, 1993; (HLS 569) Hiss Haine 1993; (HLS 582) Joseph Kreisler, recipient of the first annual Jennifer Lyn Hunt, of Rumford, who will represent Preble Street Resource Center Impact Award in Haine in the Junior Miss National Teen-ager Pageant appreciation of his invaluable role in establishing in Nashyille, Tennessee, in August. Jennifer the resource center, his unflagging commitment to received perfect scores on scholastic achievement, assisting homeless people and his dedication to leadership, poise and personality, community service advancing the social work profession; (HLS 570) and appearance from all 5 judges in a statewide pageant where she captured the Hiss Haine Junior

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National title. Jennifer was also voted Hiss Reginald E. Boynton, beloved family member and Photogenic and was 2nd runner-up in the talent respected citizen of Hillinocket, who was an employee competition; (HLS 583) of Great Northern Paper Company and a member of the Hi11inocket Baptist Church. Hr. Boynton was also a Alfred Robinson, Jr., on the occasion of his United States Army veteran of World War II; (IN retirement after 35 years of dedicated service to the HEMORIAH) (HLS 597) Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department, including service as Fire Chief; (HLS 584) Janette H. Landry, of Hillinocket, beloved family member and respected citizen, who will be missed by A. Steward Bush, after 37 years of dedicated the members of this community; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 598) servi ce, on the occ.as i on of his retirement as Assistant Fire Chief of the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Dana Lougee, on the occasion of his retirement Department; (HLS 585) from the Presque Isle School District after 30 years as a U.S. History and Government teacher. Hr. Lougee James Fabian, after 44 years of dedicated service, has also devoted many years of service to the city on the occasion of his retirement as the council, including terms as the chair of the council; Secretary-Treasurer of the Dover-Foxcroft Fire (HLS 599) Department; (HLS 586) Helen Perkins, of Brooksville, on the occasion of Douglas Roberts, on the occasion of his retirement her 100th birthday on July 10, 1993; (HLS 600) from the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department after 21 years of dedicated service; (HLS 587) the citizens of Long Island, upon their becoming the 490th community in Haine and the newest town in Scott Harshall, on the occasion of his retirement the United States of America on July 1, 1993. A from the Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department after 14 pioneer settlement in Casco Bay and one of the 14 years of dedicated service; (HLS 588) remaining year-round island communities along the coast of Maine, Long Island continues the tradition William R. Sargent III, of Boy Scout Troop #177 in of self-government, pride and independence that is Washburn, who has attained the high rank and the heritage of our nation and of our beloved "Pine distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 589} Tree State"; (HLS 601) Leon Rossignol, on the occasion of his 98th the National Honor Society of Washington Academy, birthday on July 6, 1993. Hr. Rossignol has been East Hachias, Haine, for their caring contribution to married 73 years and has 15 children, 58 the restoration and preservation of the Longfellow grandchildren and 135 great-grandchildren; (HLS 590) Honument in Portland, the poet's beloved "City Seated by the Sea"; (HLS 602) Robert and Norma Dinsmore, of Easton, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their marriage on the Advent Christian Church in Port Clyde, as it October 31, 1993; (HLS 591) celebrates its 100th anniversary; (HLS 603) Roy Thomas, of Houlton, on the occasion of his David Adjutant, who has faithfully served as the 100th birthday on March 12, 1993. Hr. Thomas is County Administrator for York County for the past 13 well-known for his involvement in soil and water years and who will resign from that position on June conservation, for the agricultural courses that he 30th of this year to pursue other interests. His taught at the University of Maine and for his valued presence, attention to . detail, commitment to successful efforts in introducing agricultural the best interests of county residents and sense of courses to the high school curriculum. Hr. Thomas, integrity will be long remembered and sorely missed; who was recently featured on the "Today" show, (HLS 604) remains active and enjoys joining his friends at the Elm Tree Diner in Houlton; (HLS 592) Steve Hichaud, of Presque Isle, who earned a gold medal at the Special Olympics state competition held Hr. and Hrs. Henry Nichols, Jr., of Cherryfield, at Orono and who placed fourth in another event; (HLS on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on 605) June 19, 1993; (HLS 593) Charles W. Collins, Jr., for 20 years of Hr. and Hrs. Paul Bradbury, of Hilbridge, on the meritorious service to the Town of Georgetown, occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 8, including 12 years as a selectman during a time of 1993; (HLS 594) great change in local government, and for his leadership in making Georgetown a voice in regional Hr. and Hrs. Carl Watson, of Hilbridge, on the affairs; (HLS 606) occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 1, 1993; (HLS 595) Eric Pierce, Scooter Gleason, Nathan Ellis and Andrew Ketterer, members of the Cadet Track Club that Philip L. Bartlett II, a junior at Gorham High placed first 1n the 1992 Maine T.A.C. Junior Olympic School, who won first place in the Northeast Regional Track and Field Championship in the 400-meter relay Catholic Forensic League Debating Competition and event; (HLS 607) placed among the top third of the high school debaters participating in the National Catholic Camille L. Labbe, of Fort Kent, who served his Forensic Competition in Boca Raton, Florida; (HLS 596) country during World War II and later became well-known as a community and state leader, having

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served as a member of the 88th, 89th and 90th Joey Reynolds, of Boy Scout Troop #313 in Berwick, Legislatures. Hr. Labbe was a member of the St. who has attained the high rank and distinction of Louis Parish and was active in several fraternal Eagle Scout; (HLS 622) organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 608) Dorothy Durgin, of Gorham, who received the New Robert E. Ba1dacci, of Bangor, successful England United Methodist Award for Excellence in restaurateur, outstanding community leader and Social Justice Actions. The award recognizes her devoted member of the Democratic Party who will long work in AIDS education and advocacy; (HLS 623) be remembered for his devotion to family and commitment to public service; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 609) Blanche M. Jandreau, of Millinocket, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and respected Jackie Lambert, and in extending best wishes on citizen, who will be missed by the members of this becoming an American citizen; (HLS 610) community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 624) Ingrid Plourde, and in extending best wishes on Bernard J. Rush, beloved family member and becoming an American citizen; (HLS 611) respected citizen of Millinocket, who served in the United States Army during World War II, was a life Jane Ho, and in extending best wishes on becoming member of the Francis E. Elliott Post VFW and a an American citizen; (HLS 612) member of the Hillinocket Lodge of Elks No. 1521; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 625) Jeannette Pelkey, and in extending best wishes on becoming an American citizen; (HLS 613) Dorothy Agnes Brown, of Millinocket and Kittery, a teacher for many years who was involved in social and Che THo, and in extending best wishes on becoming church affairs. She will be sadly .issed by family an American citizen; (HLS 614) and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 626) Lise Collins, and in extending best wishes on Amanda Leighton, a Junior Girl Scout from Medway, becoming an American citizen; (HLS 615) who has been awarded the Life Saving Medal of Honor for her clear thinking, courage and alert reactions the following members of Maine's 4.5 women's after her family was involved in a highway accident; tennis team, who won the 1992 New England Tennis (HLS 627) Championship and participated in the 1992 national championship held in Arizona: Carol Andrews, Nancy Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bolster, of Easton, and in Beebe, Debbie Crowley, Lisa Gilbride, Mary Noyes, extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their Sharon Taneri110, Mary Buxton, Beverly Daggett, Kelly 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 8, 1993; (HLS 628) Howe, Cyncee Shuman and Caroline Towne. This is the first time that a Maine 4.5 women's team has Phillip W. St. Peter, well-known resident of participated in national competition; (HLS 616) Millinocket, who was a longtime employee of Great Northern Paper Company and a member of the Father George Goudreau, of Rumford, upon his Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers Union Local No. retirement after 44 years as a Priest of the Diocese 69. Mr. St. Peter was also a 4th degree member of of Maine. Father Goudreau's assignments included the St. Martin of Tours Council No. 680 Knights of St. Bernard's Parish in Rockland, St. Gabriel's Columbus of Millinocket and a veteran of the U.S. Parish in Winterport and the Sacred Heart Parish in Army serving during World War II; (IN HEMORIAM) (HLS Waterville where, under his able leadership, the 629) parish has developed a deep commitment to assisting the poor and less fortunate, having operated a soup William F. Elliott, a well-known resident of kitchen for over 13 years. The people of Rumford and Millinocket, who was a longtime employee of the Great throughout the State are better off because Father Northern Paper Company and an active member of the George Goudreau walked our way; (HLS 617) Millinocket Baptist Church, the church choir, the Gideons and the singing group "The Has Beens." Mr. Ryan Larrabee, of Boy Scout Troop #100 in Elliott was a former member of the Royal Canadian Air Dover-Foxcroft, who has attained the high rank and force and flew over 67 missions during the Battle of distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 618) Britain; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 630) Ryan Larrabee, of Boy Scout Troop #100 in Chad E. Ayotte, of Boy Scout Troop #196 in Van Dover-foxcroft, who has attained the high rank and Buren, who has attained the high rank and distinction distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 619) of Eagle Scout; (HLS 631) Raymond Mathew Bean, of Boy Scout Troop #648 in Todd J. Ayotte, of Boy Scout Troop #196 in Van Brunswick, who has attained the high rank and Buren, who has attained the high rank and distinction distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 620) of Eagle Scout; (HLS 632) Bruce D. Bean, of Brunswick, and in congratulating Paul L. Bouchard, of Boy Scout Troop #196 in Van him on receiving the Wood Badge Beading, an award Buren, who has attained the high rank and distinction given to an adult in scouting who has completed of Eagle Scout; (HLS 633) advance adult leadership training; (HLS 621) Philip J. Doucette, of Boy Scout Troop #196 in Van Buren, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 634)

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and the Francis E. Elliott Post VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Jonathan J. Ezzy, of Boy Scout Troop #196 in Van Voisine was well-known for her volunteer work at the Buren, who has attained the high rank and distinction Katahdin Friends School in East Millinocket for many of Eagle Scout; (HlS 635) years; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 647) the students from Germany and luxembourg who are Nina Florence lyons, a well-known and respected participating in the "Study US 1993" program; (HlS member of Millinocket, who was a member of the St. 636) Andrews Episcopal Church and the ladies Guild, and the American Association of Retired Persons; (IN Sherwood J. Tuell, a well-known resident of Orono, MEMORIAM) (HlS 648) who was a longtime employee of the James W. Sewall Company and a member of the National Society of land Albert Frederickson, of Tenants Harbor, on the Surveyors, the Orono-01d Town Kiwanis, a former occasion of his 100th Birthday on August 31, 1993; member of the Orono Town Council and the Board of (HlS 649) Directors of the Orono-Old Town YMCA; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 637) Robert M. Oxton, Fire Chief of the Camden Fire Department for 25 years, on the occasion of his Billie (Klimas) Modery, beloved wife of Robert retirement after having served 32 years as a Hodery of Orono, who was a member of the American dedicated member of the department; (HlS 650) legion Auxiliary of Orono, the VFW Auxiliary of Old Town and the DAV Auxiliary John F. Kennedy Post. Paul Fitzpatrick, beloved family member and Mrs. Modery will long be remembered for her hobby of respected citizen of Hi11inocket, who was a great porcelain doll making and teddy bear creations; (IN lover of athletics, a communicant of St. Hartin of MEMORIAM) (HlS 638) Tours Catholic Church and a member of the Millinocket lodge of the B.P.O.E. and the Donald V. Henry Post Jonathan Thayer, who has attained the high rank American legion. Mr. Fitzpatrick also served in the and distinction of Eagle Scout. Jonathan is a member United States Navy; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 651) of Boy Scout Troop #270 in Frenchville and is the first member of his troop from Sinclair to achieve Donald l. flanagan, beloved family member and this honor; (HlS 639) respected citizen of Millinocket, who was an avid outdoorsman, a long-time employee of Great Northern Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bickford, of Cherryfield, and Paper Company, a member of the Electrical Workers in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of Union and a member of Francis E. Elliott Post No. their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 10, 1993; (HlS 4154 VFW. Mr. flanagan was also a United States Navy 640) . veteran of World War II; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 652) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tufts, of Hancock, and in Edwin and Gloria Kelley, of Vienna, and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 14, 1993; (HlS 641) 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 22, 1993; (HlS 653) Lt. William R. Ferracci, Sr., on the occasion of Barbara O'Brien Stitham, of Mars Hill, and in his retirement from the Androscoggin County extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of her Corrections Division, whose dedicated service as the 100th birthday, September 2, 1993; (HlS 654) Assistant Jail Administrator and chief training officer at the Androscoggin County Jail is Mr. and Hrs. Earl K. Fickett, of Hi1bridge, on the appreciated by the citizens of Haine; (HlS 642) occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on July 5, 1993; (HlS 655) Knute M. Kilponen, a resident at the Haine Veterans Home in Augusta, and in extending our Roland l. Ouellette, of Eddington, a long-time warmest wishes on the occasion of his 80th birthday, employee of the University of Haine and a veteran of August 6, 1993; (HlS 643) the U.S. Army National Guard, having served for 24 years. Mr.' Ouellette was a member of several Archie and Ann Pelkey, of Millinocket, and in fraternal organizations, 'including the Ralph J. extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their Pollard lodge No. 217 AF & AM of Orrington, the Anah 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HlS 644) Temple Shrine and the Eagles Club of Brewer; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 656) Hampton and Stella McBreairty, of Woodland, and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their Edmund J. legere, Jr., formerly of Hi11inocket and 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 7, 1993; (HlS 645) Westbrook, a beloved family member who will be sadly missed by his family and friends; (IN HEMORIAM) (HlS Joe Gilbert, of Augusta, a superb marksman whose 657) impressive list of state and national titles include being named the International Bench Shooter for 4 John C. Barker, of Millinocket, a long-time consecutive years, the 1992 Varmint Hunter national employee of 'the Great Northern Paper Company and a champion and the top varmint hunter and shooter of member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union local the year for Haine during 1992; (HlS 646) No. 485. Mr. Barker was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, having received medals for heroism and Rowena K. (Oakes) Voisine, of Millinocket, who was gallantry while serving in the Vietnam War; (IN a member of the St. Hartin of Tours Catholic Church, MEMORIAM) (HlS 658) the Donald V. Henry Post American legion Auxiliary

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Thaddeus and Polly Haxwell, of St. George, and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their Catherine E. Clark, a former district nurse for 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 11, 1993; (HLS the Town of Hillinocket and a registered nurse at the 659) Millinocket General Hospital; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 673) Frank and Dorothy Carsley, of Owls Head, and in Eldora Eaton Higgins, a former member and extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their secretary of the Business and Professional Woman's 70th Wedding Anniversary, August 18, 1993; (HLS 660) Association of Millinocket and a member of Onawa Chapter No. 130 OES, the Natoma Rebekah Lodge and the Erving W. and Ruth Elizabeth Horse, of South Millinocket Baptist Church; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 674) Berwick, and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September Matthew Gillam, of Boy Scout Troop #27 in Belfast, 24, 1993; (HLS 661) who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 675) Shead Hemorial High School, in appreciation of its efforts on behalf of the V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Bill Clarke, on the occasion of his retirement Program sponsored by the Passamaquoddy Hemorial after serving an unprecedented 19 consecutive terms V.F.W. Post 11299; (HLS 662) as the City Clerk of Westbrook. Hr. Clarke, a former dairy farmer and milkman, served several years as a Harla DeWitt, in appreciation of her efforts for city alderman before becoming the city clerk in 1955; the V.F.W. aims and ideals expressed in the patriotic (HLS 676) programs sponsored by the Passamaquoddy Hemorial V.F.W. Post 11299; (HLS 663) Ken and Hattie Piper, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 16, 1993; (HLS Nicholas Gammertsfelder, in appreciation of his 677) efforts on behalf of the V.F.W. Voice of Democracy Program sponsored by the Passamaquoddy Memorial Craig Cyr, of Madawaska, who has attained the high V.F.W. Post 11299; (HLS 664) rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 678) Robert D. Ashby, of Fort Fairfield, and in Warren C. Kessler, of Readfield, recipient of the extending our congratulations on his retirement after 1993 Outstanding Citizen Award presented by Le Club 30 years of dedication and attention to customer Calumet; (HLS 679) service. Mr. Ashby's career as a farm service advisor included examining electrical equipment, and Kris LaFontaine, of Boy Scout Troop #179 in ventilation and storage structures. He taught and Ashland, who has attained the high rank and demonstrated basic principles of electricity and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 680) administered the Electrification Scholarship Contest; (HLS 665) Michael D. B. Smith, whose red and white holstein, KASA-RED of Wauregan Farms, won first place in the John York, who has been named Trooper of the Year, 1993 Maine State Holstein Show at the Windsor Fair; by the Maine State Police; (HLS 666) (HLS 681) Herle Frederick Lamoreau and Jean Avis Dodge Carroll Kent Lane, of Wayne, whose successful high Lamoreau, of Easton, and in extending our warmest school career at Maranacook Community School included wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding participation in cross-country running, track, Anniversary, October 9, 1993; (HLS 667) cross-country skiing, selection as a Boys' State delegate and ranking academically among the top ten Odile Plourde, of Hillinocket, a beloved family in his graduating class, is wished much success in member who will be sadly missed by her family and his pursuits at Williams College and beyond; (HLS 682) friends; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 668) the North American Vexillological Association, and Andrew L. Hiner, of Boy Scout Troop #603 in welcoming them to the State of Kaine. The Augusta, who has attained the high rank and Association will be holding its 27th annual meeting distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 669) in Portland from October 8 ~ 11, -1993; (HLS 683) Maxim Squiers, of Greenville, who is retiring as Albert P. Ross, retired United States Navy Chief of Police after 17 years of dedicated and loyal Commander, beloved husband of Josephine Ross and a service to the citizens of Greenville; (HLS 670) distinguished resident of Hampden, who was instrumental in havin9 April 9th designated as Former Ronald Faucher, who has been named the Prisoner of War Recognltion Day. Hr. Ross, a former Conservationist of the Year by the Department of Japanese Prisoner of War, retired as a commander from Environmental Protection in appreciation of his the United States Navy in 1958. Hr. Ross worked as a efforts to protect Sebago Lake's watershed; (HLS 671) stockbroker upon his naval retirement and was a parishioner .of St. Mary's Parish Community. He Theodule "Ted" Horneault, of Hillinocket, a remained affiliated with several military longtime employee of Great Northern Paper Company and organizations and was a prominent member of the a self-employed carpenter. Hr. Horneault was a Kiwanis organization; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 684) member of the St. Martin of Tours Council No. 680 Knights of Columbus and a life member of U.P.I.U. Michael J. Reidy, Sr., of Wiscasset, whose 10 1/2 Local No. 37; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 672) years of dedicated service and leadership to the

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people and the Town of Wiscasset as the Chief of Somerset County Soil and Water Conservation District; Police and as a prime mover behind the establishment (HlS 696) of the DARE Program in the Wiscasset schools is greatly appreciated; (HLS 685) leo A. Roy, who has been elected Governor of the Club Richelieu for the region Louis-Israel Hartel the Windham Public Library for many years of which encompasses Maine, New Hampshire and parts of outstanding library service to the citizens of Hassachusetts. The Richelieu International is the Windham and join in dedicating its new addition to only French-speaking service club in the world. The all the volunteers in the Town of Windham who club provides funding for research in finding a cure contributed time, talent and materials to make the for children afflicted with leukemia and other addition to the library a reality; (HLS 686) childhood diseases; (HlS 697) Robert and Louise Berry, on the occasion of their J. Walter Snipe, of Phippsburg Center, and in 50th Wedding Anniversary, October 17, 1993. Mr. and extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of his Hrs. Berry are actively involved in church and social 80th birthday, October 30, 1993. Hr. Snipe has organizations; (HLS 687) received an award for "Outstanding Contributions in Country Husic" through his dedication in playing for Dr. Edward A. Boynton, Sr.. of Hillinocket, audiences at nursing and senior citizens homes, husband, father, grandfather, U.S. Army Veteran and schools, festivals and churches; (HlS 698) dedicated educator, who taught at Brunswick High School and the University of Haine at Fort Kent. He the Windham Fire/Rescue Department, which also taught in the Hars Hill School System and the dedicated the newly built East Windham Fire Station Perth-Andover School System in New Brunswick, Canada, on October 9, 1993 to the volunteers of the Town of retiring in 1978. He later served as the librarian Windham who contributed their time, talent and at the Hillinocket Middle School during 1990 and materials to the construction. The new fire station 1991; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 688) serves East Windham and the Town of Windham as a whole; (HlS 699) Edward F. Fremeau, of Kittery, who has been named Citizen of the Year by the Town of Kittery; (HLS 689) George Hanley, of Medway, who was named "Maine's Middle School Educator of the Year" by the Haine Sarah Katherine lehto, a sixth-grade student at Association for Middle level Education; (HlS 700) the Milli nocket Mi ddl e School, whose death has shocked and saddened classmates, friends and family. Robert "Bobby" Patrick Duffy, son of John and Sarah was a member of the school band and chorus and lorraine Duffy, Sr., whose ready smile, helping hand, also a member of the Junior Girl Scouts; (IN consideration and kind manner will be remembered by MEMORIAM) (HlS 690) family and friends; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 701) Eleanor l. Chamberlain, of Brownville, a Aaron Naaman Stinson, of Wilton and Boy Scout well-known and respected member of her community, Troop #594 in Farmington, who has earned the high having been an active member of the Brownville rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 702) Community Church, the Aldworth Chapter No. 39, the Rainbow Advisory Board, the Orion Rebekahs No. 16, Dolly L. and Walter H. Reed, Jr., of Fort the Milo Garden Club, the Katahdin Senior Citizens Fairfield, and in extending our warmest wishes on the and the Brownville Extension. Hrs. Chamberlain also occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 31, served as a volunteer in the Brownville Elementary 1993; (HlS 703) School library; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 691) Frank C. Friel, on the occasion of his retirement, Jennifer Robb, of Calais, who tied for first place whose 21 years of commitment to public safety and in the Maine Interscholastic Girls Golf Championship service as Police Chief of the Town of Millinocket at the J.W. Parks Golf Club in Pittsfield; (HlS 692) have contributed to the well-being of the citizens of Maine; (HlS 704) Julia H. Folsom, of Hillinocket, beloved wife. mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Peter Y. Deschenes, of -Boy Scout Troop #184 in great-great-grandmother and respected citizen. who Caribou, who has earned the high rank and distinction was involved in social and church affairs and who of Eagle Scout; (HLS 705) will be sadly missed by family and friends; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 693) Ronald "Ron" Winfield Cross, of East Winthrop, whose death has shocked and saddened family, friends Erma C. Mclain. of Millinocket. a beloved family and colleagues. Ron. who was well known as a member who will be sadly .issed by her family and sculptor throughout the state and nation, also taught friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 694) a design class at the University of Maine in Augusta, worked with students in sculpture at the university Willard and Pearline Walker, of Canaan. who have and at Unity College, and was commissioned for been named Outstanding Woodlot Owners of the Year for seveJ'al "pe'rcent for art" projects at schools 1993 by the Somerset County Soil and Water throughout the state; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 706) Conservation District; (HlS 695) Jason M. Gasper, of Boy Scout Troop #622 in Elroy and Connie Chartrand, of Norridgewock, and Manchester, who has attained the high rank and their sons Steve and Eric, who have been named distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 707) Conservation Farmers of the Year for 1993 by the

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the Manchester Community Church and in extending Glen Paradis, of Boy Scout Troop #270 in best wishes to its pastor and congregation upon the Frenchville, who has attained the high rank and celebration of the church's 160 years of worship and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 719) prominence in the Manchester community; (HLS 708) Janet Rines, on the occasion of her retirement as the Honorable Richard J. Dumont, of Augusta, a Dexter's Public Health Nurse, whose 37 years of member of the One Hundred Second Legislature, administering to health needs of Dexter area citizens recipient of the Medal of Honor presented by Le Club and dedication to the health care profession is Calumet; (HLS 709) appreciated; (HLS 720) Lawrence and Phyllis Rowe, of Greenville, on their Mr. and Hrs. Wallace Taber, of Fairfield, on the 60th Wedding Anniversary and in extending our best occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, October wishes to two outstanding people who have shared 60 22, 1993; (HLS 721) years of love with each other, their children and their families; (HLS 710) Carl B. Estabrooks, devoted husband of Yasuko Estabrooks of Orono, a Vietnam veteran, having served John W. D'Errico, beloved family member and more than 20 years as an electronics technician with friend, who was the former proprietor of John's Truck the u.S. Air Force and later holding positions as a and Auto Repair of Orono. Mr. D'Errico was an avid Veterans Affairs Coordinator for the University of fisherman and hunter and a member of St. Mary's Haine, Emergency Services Director for the American Catholic Church and the Sunk Haze Stream Chapter Red Cross and Administrator of the Home Energy Trout Unlimited; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 711) Assistance Program. Hr. Estabrooks was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, having held Matthew Oliver Rice, of Old Town and Veazie, various positions on the local and state level; (IN beloved family member and friend, who will be MEHORIAM) (HLS 722) remembered for his gentle nature and fondness for and sensitivity towards older people. Matthew was an James P. Kilbride, of Wells, who has attained the outstanding athlete, had been an Eagle Scout and was high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 723) currently working towards a career as a physician's assistant; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 712) the Downeast Harine Detachment, and in extending our congratulations upon its being installed as Rita M. Mattall, of Millinocket, a beloved family Detachment #864 of the Harine Corps League; (HLS 724) member who will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Hrs. Mattall was a well-known and respected Robert R. Vickers, upon his retirement as member of the community and a longtime employee of Executive Director of the Aroostook Mental Health Great Northern Paper Company; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 713) Center after 24 years of outstanding service to the center; (HLS 725) Kathleen Wilcox Libby, of Millinocket, who for many years was an active member of the Hillinocket Reid H. Campbell, after 25 years of dedicated Baptist Church, where she worked in the Sunday school service to the citizens of Millinocket and on the office and served as a financial secretary. Mrs. occasion of his retirement from the Millinocket Libby was a member of OES Chapter No. 130, the Police Department where he had attained the rank of Rebekah Lodge and the Good Sam Club; (IN MEHORIAH) captain and deputy chief; (HLS 726) (HLS 714) Marguerite C. Babin, of Millinocket, whose death Josephine Marie Dall, of Orono, whose death has has saddened family and friends. Harguerite was a saddened family and friends. Mrs. Dall, the beloved longtime employee of the Great Northern Paper Company wife of the late Augustine Dall, was a member of St. as an office clerk and was a member of the Office Mary's Catholic Church; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS'715) Employees Union and the Little Flower Circle No. 392 Daughters of Isabella; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 727) the Portland Stage Company, upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary (1973-1993). In two decades the Linwood and Esther Roix, of Hillinocket, and in Portland Stage Company has produced over 117 extending our warmest wishes on-the occasion of their productions, from classical to new American theater, 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 27, 1993; (HLS 728) for thousands of Maine patrons and students. The Portland Stage Company has been recognized by the Kevin E. Leavitt, of Explorer Post #86 in Gray, National Endowment for the Arts as an outstanding who has attained the high rank and distinction of regional theater for its .ission to entertain, engage Eagle Scout; (HLS 729) and educate through the wonder of the performing arts; (HLS 716) Edith Canham, of Vassalboro, who has been honored by the Maine Hunicipal Association for more than 40 the members of the Windham High School Girls years of service by being awarded the 1993 Ethel Soccer Team, winners of the Class B State Kelley Award;, (HLS 730) Championship; (HLS 717) Gardner S. Hunt, of Old Town and Dresden, whose Casey Goodness, of Boy Scout Troop #371 in Saco, death has saddened family and friends. Hr. Hunt who has attained the high rank and distinction of served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, where Eagle Scout; (HLS 718) he was involved in research for rocket propellants. He was formerly employed by Pioneer Plastics of Auburn and served as the Director of Laboratories for

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the Department of Environmental Protection; (IN Clyde and Ruth Ames, of Vinalhaven, and in MEMORIAM) (HlS 731) extending our best wishes on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, December 6, 1993; (HlS 744) Barbara H. Myatt, beloved wife of frank E. Myatt of Brewer, whose death has saddened family and Charles H. Rideout, of Millinocket, whose death friends. Mrs. Myatt retired from the New England has saddened family and friends. He was a U.S. Navy Telephone Company after 20 years of service and was veteran, and worked at Great Northern Paper Company later employed with Boyd and Noyes. She was a member for many years, where he retired in 1988. Mr. of St. Mary's Parish Community, the Telephone Rideout was an avid pilot and instructor of pilots of Pioneers and the Holly Club; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 732) small airplanes, and was known at all airports throughout the state. He was a member and past Sara Richard, of Presque Isle, who was the master of Pine Tree lodge Af & AM in Mattawamkeag, recipient of an award from the Maine Women's fund and attended Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in "Honoring Girls and Women in Sports"; (HlS 733) East Millinocket; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 745) Brenda Ann Dow, who was named "Realtor of the Reverend John V. MacNeill, pastor of the Baptist Year" by Key Realty in honor of her interest, churches in Blue Hill and East Blue Hill, who retired professionalism and support of the real estate on December 1st, 1993, after 39 years in the industry; (HlS 734) ministry; (HlS 746) Marilyn Clark, Director of the Mark and Emily Elizabeth Avery, of Vassalboro, upon her Turner Memorial library, who was the recipient of an retirement from the Vassalboro school system after 31 award for service and leadership during National years of being a teacher, assistant principal, and Businesswomen's Week; (HlS 735) principal; (HlS 747) Danielle Donovan, of Presque Isle, who placed Bernard J. "Red" McCl eary, of Milli nocket, whose first in the Class A State Cross-country Championship death has saddened family and friends. He was a held in Augusta on November 13, 1993; (HlS 736) veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a pipefitter for 34 years at Great Northern Paper Company in Sara Richard, of Presque Isle, who placed second Millinocket, where he retired in 1983. He was a in the Class A State Cross-country Championship held member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union local in Augusta on November 13, 1993; (HlS 737) No. 485, and of the Millinocket lodge of Elks No. 1521, and was the most proficient player of the Bishop Amedee Proulx, the second-highest spiritual friday night card group; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 748) leader of Maine's Roman Catholics, who will be fondly remembered for his contributions, effective Pearl M. Moscone, of Millinocket, whose death has leadership and many years of dedicated service as saddened family and friends. She and her husband, auxiliary bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Edmond Moscone, owned and operated Moscone's Market Portland; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 738) in Millinocket for 40 years. She was a member of the Katahdin Area Support Group, and was a communicant of Clara Neptune Keezer, of Pleasant Point St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church; (IN MEMORIAM) Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation, recipient of the (HlS 749) Individual Artist fellowship for basketmaking, awarded on November 12, 1993 by the Maine Arts Trever laurence Adams, of Boy Scout Troop #866 in Commission; (HlS 739) Windham, for his achievement of the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 750) George and Catherine Bass, on the occasion of their 55th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Bass larry Smith, of Saco, on his retirement after 30 were married in Brockton, Massachusetts on November years of dedicated public service with the Saco fire 26, 1938; (HlS 740) Department; (HlS 751) lottie Kemp, of leeds, on the occasion of her the members of the George Stevens Academy Boys 100th Birthday on December 7, 1993. lottie was born Cross-country Team, winners of the Class C State in leeds and has enjoyed a lifelong passion for music Championship; (HlS 752) and continues to play the harmonica; (HlS 741) the members of the Ellsworth High School Boys Marshall Hills, for more than 17 years of Soccer Team and Coach Brian Higgins, winners of the outstanding service as the Town Manager of Winthrop, Boys Class B State Championship with an 18-0 season; whose quiet, yet persevering manner will be greatly (HlS 753) missed by the citizens of Winthrop; (HlS 742) Joseph Kilch, of Boy Scout Troop #103 in Castine, francis M. O'Brien, of Portland, antiquarian, who has attained the high rank and distinction of bibliophile and historian, on the occasion of his Eagle Scout; (HlS 754) 85th birthday. As the dean of Maine antiquarian book dealers and a proud son of Munjoy Hill, he has lucy Adams Mayo, of Thomaston, whose death has devoted 60 years of his life to historic saddened family and friends. Mrs. Mayo was the widow preservation, fine conversation and cherishing the of James H. Mayo and the mother of six children, art of the book to challenge, to stimulate and to including our colleague, Joseph Mayo. She served for educate; (HlS 743) 20 years on both the Thomaston Planning Board and the Thomaston Public library Board of Directors. She was

30 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 also a charter member of the Thomaston 4th of July and Distribution at the Maine Public Service Company committee, a life member and director of the after 40 years of dedicated service; (HLS 769) Thomaston Historical Society and a longtime Girl Scout leader; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 755) the University of Maine at Presque Isle Women's Soccer Team and its coaches, Robert Grove-Harkwood the Haine Youth Jazz Ensemble and lsi Rudnick, and and Wulf Koch, winners of the 1993 Haine Athletic in extending our best wishes and good luck on their Conference Championship and runners-up in the NAIA upcoming trip to Poland. We acknowledge and support District 5 Championship; (HLS 770) the efforts of lsi Rudnick and the Haine Youth Jazz Ensemble, as ambassadors of jazz, music education and the University of Maine at Presque Isle Men's international good will. We recognize the importance Cross-country team and its coach, Chris Smith of ongoing cultural exchanges between Poland and the winners of the 1993 NAIA District 5 Championship; State of Maine, supporting a world community that (HLS 771) embraces shared educational experiences between countries; (HLS 756) Reverend William L. Inderstrodt, who is retiring as a Congregational minister after 41 years of the Stearns Hi gh School Football Team, "Stearns service in the ministry. Reverend Inderstrodt has Minutemen," coached by David Evans, who won its third served the parishioners of the First Parish straight LTC Championship; (HLS 757) Congregational Church in York since 1985. He was a very active and dedicated minister to the church, Philis Beaupain, of Millinocket, who was honored extending his goodwill to the entire community by on her retirement by the Millinocket Chamber of visiting the sick at York Hospital, the elderly Commerce for her long service as chamber secretary; throughout the town and participating in local (HLS 758) service organizations. His kindness and thoughtfulness will be greatly missed by the entire Chandler and Alma Cobb, of Kittery, on the community; (HlS 772) occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, December 6, 1993; (HLS 759) Paul W. Knowles, of Boy Scout Troop #171 in Presque Isle, who has attained the high rank and Dave Evans, of Millinocket, named 1993 Class C distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 773) Coach of the Year. He coached the Stearns High School Football Team, the "Minutemen," to their third Dan Hart, for 11 years of outstanding and straight LTC Class C Championship; (HLS 760) award-winning service to students and families as the Guidance Director at Te1star Regional High School, Hubert Noyes, of Waite, in appreciation of 50 whose improvements to the guidance program, adding years of dedicated service as a Registered Maine many new services and decreasing counse10r-to-student Guide; (HLS 761) ratios, are appreciated by the community and the thousands of students who have benefited from his Donald J. Ingersoll, Jr., of Boy Scout Troop #39 dedicated service; (HlS 774) in Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 762) Olive W. Miles, of Orono, whose death has saddened family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 775) Bradford A. Waldron, of Boy Scout Troop #39 in Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and H. Josephine Graves, of Orono, whose death has distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 763) saddened family and friends. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Robert A. Graves and the mother of five Jobe A. Doody, of Boy Scout Troop #39 in children; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 776) Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 764) George S. Cunningham, of Orono, whose death has saddened family and friends. He was a respected Justin L. Peltier, of Boy Scout Troop #39 in teacher, a nationally acclaimed chess player and Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and coach and a loyal Democratic Party worker; (IN distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 765) MEHORIAM) (HlS 777) John S. Stover, of Boy Scout Troop #39 in Helene von Hoffmann, of Orono, who will be sadly Scarborough, who has attained the high rank and missed by her family and friends. Hrs. von Hoffmann distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 766) was a Baltic German who was born in Riga, latvia. She graduated from Riga Conservatory and was a Ernest and Katherine Cane1li, and in extending retired pianist and piano teacher. She was the best wishes on the occasion of their 52nd Wedding mother of four children and was devoted to her Anniversary, November 27, 1993; (HlS 767) family; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 778) the University of Haine at Presque Isle Women's Mary Jean Waite, of Millinocket, whose death has Cross-country Team and its coach, Chris Smith, saddened family and friends; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 779) winners of the 1993 NAIA District 5 Championship; (HlS 768) lenora H. "Scottie" Hoscone, of Hilli nocket, whose death has saddened family and friends. She was born Burns A. Weeks, of Presque Isle, on the occasion in Quebec City, Quebec and was eaployed as a of his retirement as Superintendent of Transmission registered nurse at Hillinocket Regional Hospital for 31 years, retiring in 1987. Hrs. Hoscone was the

31 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 widow of Joseph Hoscone and is survived by three children, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; Alma Richard. born on FePruary 3, 1894. at Nail (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 780) Pond near Tignish. Prince Edward Island. on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Alma is a member of Edna Marjorie Jackson, of Hillinocket, whose death the local Acadian Society and is an avid cribbage has saddened family and friends. Mrs. Jackson, the player. Mrs. Richard shared many wonderful years beloved wife of Harold W. Jackson, had been employed with her husband, Eli. who is now deceased. They by Great Northern Paper Company and retired in 1979, were early and longtime dependable members of the St. and was extremely active in the Millinocket Baptist Athanasius & St. John's Parish. The lives of many Church; (IN HEMORIAM) (HLS 781) people in the Greater Rumford area have been made a little better because Alma and Eli have walked their Beulah A. Kelly, a former employee of the Great way; (HLS 792) Northern Paper Company in Hillinocket and member of Local No. 12 Pulp and Sulfite Union, who will be Brent lawrence lane. of Boy Scout Troop #16 in greatly missed by family and friends; (HLS 782) Brewer. who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 793) Eagle Lake Water & Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Facility, of Eagle lake, which received a Casey Overcamp. who has attained the high rank national award of First Place from the Environmental and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 794) Protection Agency in the category of small non-discharging systems; (HlS 783) David S. Statham. who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 795) larry Jones, police chief of Skowhegan, who is retiring after many years of public service to the Sarah Harie Patterson. of Saco. who was selected citizens of Skowhegan; (HlS 784) by her classmates to receive the 1993 D.A.R. Good Citizen Award. Sarah is a senior at Thornton Academy Jonathan l. Cole, of Boy Scout Troop #177 in in Saco and was recognized for her dependability, Washburn, who has attained the high rank and commitment to service, leadership and patriotism; distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 785) (HlS 796) Anthony J. "Bucky" Nappi, of Portland, a beloved George M. Galvin. of Hillinocket, whose death has father, brother and husband. He was a loyal member saddened family and friends. He was a graduate of of the Paul Halia American legion Post, was honored Stearns High School and was employed by Great as "Elk of the Year" by the Portland lodge of the Northern Paper Co. in plant maintenance. Hr. Galvin Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, and was a proud was a member of the Pulp and Sulfite Union local No. son of "Gorham'S Corner," Portland; (IN HEMORIAH) 12. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. serving in (HlS 786) the Vietnam War, where he was a member of the Green Beret Special Forces; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 797) Elizabeth W. Crandall, of Brunswick, on the occasion of her 80th birthday and in extending The Community Resource Center. of Portland, upon appreciation for her years as a knowledgeable and the occasion of its dedication. Combining the concerned citizen activist, who has supported, efforts of the Preble St. Resource Center. the advised and comforted Brunswick's legislative Wayside and St. luke's Soup Kitchens, the West End delegation for many years. We wish her many more Emergency Food Pantry. and the Homeless Health years for her, and our, benefit; (HlS 787) Program and Portland St. Clinic. the Center shall extend a helping hand and open heart in the Haine Roseanne Boutin, on the occasion of her retirement tradition of sharing and caring for all; (HLS 798) December 31, 1993, after 25 years of dedicated service as the Town Clerk of Winslow; (HlS 788) Al Winter, of lewiston. State Commander of Veteran of Foreign Wars. for his many years and Justin Claire Chasse, of Hillinocket, whose death exceptional dedication to the cause of the veterans has saddened family and friends. Justin was a of Haine; (HlS 799) freshman at Stearns High School, where he played freshman and varsity football, and enjoyed many other Anna Ivanisin, of lisbon Falls. and in extending sports. He loved to play the drums and was a member our best wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday of the Stearns High School Band. Justin was a scout on January 2, 1994; (HlS 800) for .any years. He was a communicant of St. Hartin of Tours Catholic Church and was a member of the Edward Wall, of lisbon, for being named by the youth ministry. He will be missed by his family, his li sbon Rotary Cl ub as "Person of the Year"; (HlS 801) friends and also his cat. Babe. (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 789) Alta H. Weeks. on the occasion of her retirement on February 1, 1994, after more than 45 years with Hadeline N. White, a longtime resident of Haine Public Service Co. and Haine and New Brunswick Hillinocket. who will be greatly missed by family and Electrical Power Co.; (HlS 802) friends; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 790) Hadame Elise Robichaud. en lui offrant nos Willis and ·Barbara lord. of North Waterboro, and meilleurs voeux a 1 'occasion de son centieme in extending our best wishes on the celebration of anniversaire de naissance; (HlS 803) their 50th Wedding Anniversary, January 16. 1994; (HLS 791)

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Cony High School field Hockey Team, of Augusta, the 1993 field Hockey Champions; (HLS 804) Heather Redding, a student at Calais High School who has been elected as President of the Main~ Hargaret and Andrew S. Knight, Jr., of Wayne, who Association of Student Councils; (HLS 816) were honored by members of the Hodern Woodmen of America for their outstanding service to their Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bossie, of Eagle Lake, on community and its citizens. Mr. Knight has served as the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on fire chief for the Wayne Volunteer fire Department December 30, 1993; (HLS 817) for more than 20 years and has served within the department for more than 45 years; (HLS 805) Larry Vautour, of Wayne, for 23 years i)f dedicated service to the Wayne Volunteer fi re George "Jim" St. John, for many years a resident Department; (HLS 818) of Bath, whose death has saddened family and friends. Hr. St. John worked in the field of Laurence and Marion Smith, of Jonesport, on the education for 40 years. He was an author, canoeist, occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary on gardener and with his family created the 700-acre february 6, 1994. Mr. and Hrs. Smith are longtime Bates Morse Hountain Conservation Trust, a gift for residents of Jonesport and have been active all of Maine. Mr. St. John was an active member of volunteers in their community and beyond: (HLS 819) the Society of friends and the Bath Area Committee for Nuclear Arms Control; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 806) Or. Henry Haskell, of Tenants Harbor, educator, scholar, political activist and philanthropist. He Carl and Opal Ladner, on the occasion of their devoted his energy, talents and financial resources 60th Wedding Anniversary on January 15, 1994; (HLS to encouraging and uplifting individuals, and to 807) raising the general social consciousness by his words and example. Always an advocate for children, he and Susan Joy Knight, on the occasion of her 86th his wife Bessie established the first privately run birthday on January 29, 1994. Mrs. Knight raised 3 multiracial children's camp in New England. Or. children in Hacwahoc, assisted 2 husbands in the Haskell worked tirelessly for peace and mutual operation of fire towers for the forestry service and respect among all people. He will be greatly missed now resides at Sunrise Village in Hattawamkeag; (HLS and his positive influence will be felt for 808) generations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 820) Andy McGlinn, of Caribou, who has been named the John W. Powell, Jr. and Anne B. Powell, of Young farmer of the Year by the Maine Potato Board. Madison, and in extending our best wishes on the Mr. McGlinn has farmed for 13 years and does business celebration of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, as Crown farms; (HLS 809) february 12, 1994. They are the parents of John W. Powell III and Susanne Powell Ketterer and the Amy-Katherine Sawyer, a senior at Thornton grandparents of Andrew P. Ketterer (HLS B21) Academy in Saco, who has been named the 1993-1994 Principal's Leadership Award winner; (HLS 810) Domenic Cuccine110, Sr., of Thomaston, whose death has saddened family and friends. Mr. Barbara G. Hale, of Marlborough, Connecticut, who Cuccine1lo was a prominent practicing attorney and a was born and raised in Millinocket. She will be former associate judge. He was a very active member greatly missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) of the Democratic Party for many years and was a (HLS 811) communicant of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Rockland; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS B22) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Pietroski, of Rockland, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS George Estes, on the occasion of his retirement 812) after 23 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Bangor as a member of the Bangor Police Mike Hamel, of Waterville, who has received the Department; (HLS 823) prestigious James J. fitzpatrick Trophy in recognition of his outstanding high school football Ralph "Rick" Leonard ... Jr.,- of Stillwater, who career; (HLS 813) will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was a graduate of Old Town High School and attended Hilda f. Craig, of Millinocket, for her many Husson College. Mr. Leonard was an active member of years of service to the citizens of the Katahdin the United Methodist Church of Old Town and had region, including her service to veterans, the served on numerous committees. He was an avid sports Katahdin friends, senior citizens,' people with fan and a regular supporter of all Old Town High disabilities, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts and School athletics. Hr. Leonard always had a warm numerous others in the area. Currently working with smile for everyone and was always ready to extend a the Katahdin Area Support Group, Mrs. Craig and her helping hand to all in need. He will be fondly husband are working to complete their 7th church; remembered for his outgoing nature and love of life (HLS 814) by all who' had the pleasure of knowing him; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 824) Emily Ingraham, on the occasion of her 90th birthday, January 31, 1994. Mrs. Ingraham is a Christopher Hatson, of Boy Scout Troop #16 in lifelong resident of Sherman Mills and has 4 Brewer, who has attained the high rank and children, 10 grandchildren and 12 distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 825) great-grandchildren; (HLS 815)

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G. Melvin Hovey, Chairman of the Board. President Davis Thomas, on his retirement as editor of Down and Chief Executive Officer of the Maine Public East Magazine, and thanking him for his ability to Service Company, on the occasion of his retirement on attract thousands of tourists to the State of Maine June " 1994, after 37 years of dedicated service through his beautifully written and illustrated with the company; (HlS 826) articles describing and promoting our great State· (HLS 836) , the Durham Middle School Varsity Girls Basketball Team for their first place finish in the 1993-94 Pine Henry L. and Virginia Bryant, of Tenants Harbor, Tree league and for their spirit and skills, which on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, have carried on the strong tradition of excellence of March 14, 1994; (HLS 837) the Durham girls basketball teams; (HlS 827) Sara Wolverton, a senior at Machias Memorial High the Corinna American legion and Auxiliary. Post School, who has been selected to receive the 1994 73, on the 75th Anniversary of that post and the Principal's Award for outstanding academic national American legion. The American legion has achievement, citizenship and participation in school dedicated 75 years to community service and has been activities; (HLS 838) responsible for such accomplishments as the creation of the Boys State Program, the establishment of the the following Washington Academy cheerleaders: U.S. Veterans Administration and annual fund raising Shannon Denbow, Tara Purington, April Harmon, Meghan of $48 million for youth programs in the nation; Gaddis, Kate fournier, Shelly Cox, Jessika Guptill, (HlS 828) Erika Guptill, Calli fitzhenry, Kelly Greenlaw and Christina Lemieux and their coach Kathy Harmon, Kenneth f. Crockett, a longtime employee of the winners of the 1994 Class C State Cheer1eading Bangor and Aroostook Railroad who served as a Championship; (HLS 839) conductor and brakeman. Hr. Crockett was a Navy veteran of World War II and was active in the Estella Davis, of Jonesboro, who is a freshman at rebuilding of Hount Desert Island following its the University of Haine at Hachias and was awarded burning in the 1940's. Mr. Crockett was married to the Henry Dircksen Scholarship by the Machias Rotary the former Elizabeth C. Butler and was an active Club; (HlS 840) participant in the felicity lodge in Bucksport and is most noted for his expert fishing and his fondness Nathan A. Beriau, of Gray, who has attained the for harness racing; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 829) high rank, honor and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 841) the dedication, outstanding achievements and long service of former Senator Walter Hichens, of Eliot, Wallace Gerry Sr. and Glenna Gerry, of Kittery, to enhance the lives of Maine citizens who are blind on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, or deaf. As a 20-year member of the Haine December 8, 1993; (HLS 842) legislature, and a 25-year member of the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Bureau of Rehabilitation, Mary Ellen Webster and Walter Everett Webster, Division of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Senator Jr., of South Berwick. on the occasion of their 50th Hichens took a special interest in improving services Wedding Anniversary, April 10, 1994; (HLS 843) to people with vision and hearing impairments; (HLS 830) Carolyn H. Blouin, who has been named "Citizen of the Year" by the South Berwick Rotary Club in the Bangor High School Swim Team and Coach Phil recognition of her dedication to the Town of South Emery, winners of the State Class A Swimming Berwick; (HlS 844) Championship; (HlS 831) Gertrude Levesque. of Dexter. who was presented Leona Smith, and in extending our best wishes on the Boston Post cane for being the oldest woman in her 90th birthday, March 24, 1994; (HLS 832) Dexter. Mrs. Levesque is 99 years old and received the silver-headed cane at a ceremony in her honor; David Osgood, who has been selected by the York (HLS 845) County firefighter's Association to receive the 1993 "fi refi ghter of the Year" award for York County in Marion Chandler Coy. of Dexter, and in extending recognition of his heroism above and beyond the call our very best wishes on her 91st birthday, January of duty while using courageous efforts to save a 24. 1994. Mrs. Coy retired in 1965 after 42 years of human life; (HLS 833) teaching and is a member of the Maine State Retired Teachers Association. She was a longtime volunteer the mock trial team, of St. Dominic Regional High with Meals for Me, has been active with the School in Lewiston, who won the 1994 state University of Maine Extension Service and has held championship sponsored by the Maine Bar Association many offices with the Eastern Star; (HLS 846) and who will represent Maine in the national championship in Chicago. Illinois; (HLS 834) Christopher M. Hinse, a member of Boy Scout Troop #55 .in East' Millinocket. who has attained the high Rodney V. HacWhinnie. for 21 years of service as rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 847) a member of the Madawaska School Committee. Mr. MacWhinnie has served on the school committee longer Roger and Harie Leblanc. and in extending our than anyone in the history of the Town of Madawaska; best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding (HLS 835) Anniversary, July 17. 1994 (HLS 848)

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Evelyne langlais, of Rumford, who was named Haine Mildred Wing, of Winterport, and in extending our Hother of the Year by the Haine Hothers Association. very best wishes on her 100th birthday, January 19 Hrs. Langlais raised six children after she was 1994. Hrs. Wing is the proud holder of the Bosto~ widowed. She believes her unconditional love for her Post gold-headed cane for being the oldest resident; children, her moral values and her religious faith (HLS 859) were the most important influences on them; (HlS 849) Ernest and Emily St. Amant, of Madawaska, on the Margaret 8eliveau, who has been named "Citizen of occasion of their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Hr. and the Year" by the Rumford Board of Selectmen in Mrs. St. Amant were married in Keegan on August 29, recognition of her many years of service to the 1923; (HlS 860) Oxford County Association for Retarded Children. Hargaret Beliveau is a member of the board of Jon Ljunggren, for 10 years of dedicated service directors for the association and has served for 15 as the Fire Chief for the Town of Vienna and for his years on the governor's council dealing with problems many other contributions to the community; (HlS 861) of the mentally retarded; (HLS 850) John B. Roberts, of Sanford, a longtime lawyer, Elsie Morency, who has been named "Citizen of the Associate Judge of the former Sanford Municipal Year" by the Rumford Board of Selectmen in Court, Judge of Probate for York County, Register of recognition of her many years of service to the Deeds for York County and member of the Maine Senate Oxford County Association for Retarded Children. during the 106th and 107th Legislatures. Mr. Roberts Elsie Morency has been the Director of Horizons was an active member of the Republican Party and Unlimited since 1976 and prior to that was the served on many boards of charitable and service Director of the Hope Training School; (HlS 851) organizations throughout the greater Sanford area; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 862) Donna May Doyle, of Zephyrhills, Florida and Hillinocket, who, with her husband Ralph, owned and the following members of the Eagle Lake operated Doyle's Bakery in Millinocket. Hrs. Doyle Elementary-Junior High School Lady Lakers: Amy will be greatly missed by family and friends; (IN Bouchard, Eve. labbe, Anna Long, Shilo McBreairty, HEMORIAH) (HLS 852) Bobbie Jo Michaud, Melissa Parent, Erin St. Peter, Denise Simard, Jarita Sirois, Leah Theriault, Margaret Jane Cummings Rush, 101, of Hillinocket, Christina Valcourt and Stacy Voisine for winning the who will be greatly missed by family and friends; (IN S.A.D. #27 District Basketball Championship for the HEMORIAM) (HLS 853) 1993-1994 school year; (HlS 863) Anna V. Matangelo, of Millinocket, who will be John J. "Hike" Murphy, of Portland, veteran remembered as a very generous and graci ous 1ady: railroad employee, proud son of Tate Street, and a Miss Matangelo was formerly employed at Madden's Founder of Harbor View Memorial Park, Portland, in Hardware store and operated the family-owned· the heart of the city's Irish settlement district, Millinocket Fruit Company during World War II in her where he was proud Keeper of the Flag for over a brothers' absence. She was also a longtime employee decade; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 864) of the Great Northern Paper Company. Miss Hatangelo belonged to several social and service organizations Calvin and Barbara (Hilton) Wood, of Castle Hill, and was a communicant of St. Martin of Tours Catholic and in extending our very best wishes on their 50th Church and a devoted member of the Block Rosary Wedding Anniversary, March 14, 1994; (HLS 865) Group; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 854) Geraldine Baker Hannay, of Bingham, who was Earl. W. Tapley, Sr., of Brownville and presented with the Boston Post gold headed cane as Millinocket, whose death has saddened family and Bingham's oldest citizen; (HLS 866) friends. Mr. Tapley, the beloved husband of Loretta Arsenault Tapley, was a well-known carpenter and a the Madawaska High School Boys Ski Team on former employee of the Xerox Corporation. He was a winning its second consecutive state title at the veteran of the United States Army and a member of the 1994 State Class C Boys Ski Championship; (HLS 867) Hilo American Legion Post; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 855) Debbie Plourde, a member of -the Madawaska High Gordon H. Cook, Sr., of Hillinocket, beloved School Girls Ski Team, who won her fourth consecutive husband of Shirley Barker Cook and longtime employee skimeister award at the 1994 State Class C Girls Ski of the Great Northern Paper Company. Hr. Cook was a Championship; (HlS 868) veteran of World War II and a member and past commander of the Francis E. Elliott Post VFW. He was the Hadawaska High School Girls Ski Team on also a member of the board of directors of the winning its third state title in four years at the Katahdin Federal Credit Union; (IN HEHORIAM) (HLS 856) 1994 State Class C Girls Championship; (HLS 869) Atlee and Shirley Goodwin, of Hillinocket, on the Edward Lavertu, a member of the Madawaska High occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, February Scho01 Boys Ski Team, who won his second consecutive 21, 1994; (HlS 857) skimeister award at the 1994 State Class C Boys Ski Championship; (HlS 870) Edward (Bing) and Beatrice Di Centes , of Hillinocket, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Susan Gibson lougee, who has been named the Anniversary, February 9, 1994; (HLS B58) Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Haine Athletic Physical Education, Recreation, Education

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and Dance. Susan is presently a physical education World, Too! Stories of Young People Who Are Making a teacher for SAD #1; (HlS 871) Difference." The award is given for artistic merit and work that expresses the high values of the human lucy Miriah Sleeper on the occasion of her 84th spirit; (HlS 882) birthday on February 4th, 1994. A lifelong resident of Sherman, she has three children, 12 grandchildren Adrienne Bruno, of Raymond, whose poem entitled and 15 great-grandchildren. She is much loved and "Camera" was among 25 stories, essays and poems respected by family and friends; (HlS 872) published in the sixth annual edition of "Young Authors of America." Her poem was selected from more Tessie Libby, of Mattawamkeag, on her 80th than 6,000 pieces of writing submitted by students . birthday, February 6th, 1994. She has been a from around the country. Adrienne is 11 years old tireless worker in civic and community affairs, an and is an avid reader. She likes to write stories important advocate of education and a supporter of science fiction and poetry; (HlS 883) , her children and grandchildren in area and regional athletic programs. In addition to raising her own Jean louis Boulet, a well-known and respected family, she has been mother and advisor to many more resident of Winslow, who will be remembered as the children through the years; (HlS 873) founder of the Greater Waterville Exchange Club's Old-Timers Hockey Tournament and as an ardent William R. littlefield, Jr., of North Berwick, a supporter of hockey and good sportsmanship at all well-known and respected contractor whose buildings levels of play; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 884) are prominent in several southern Maine communities. Hr. littlefield was a selectman and was a founder of Jonesport-Beals High School Cheerleaders for the North Berwick little league. He was a founding winning the Runner-up Award in the Class D State director of Waban Projects, a former member of the Competition; (HlS 885) Sanford Town Club, the Yorkshire Masonic Lodge and the Sanford Country Club; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 874) Captain Sandi Carver, Kristi Carver, Jan Bea1, Natalie Fagonde, April Smith, Heidi Stanhope, Frederick W. Stasinowsky, Sr., on the occasion of Michelle Mills, Stacy Beal, Rachael Beal, Crystal his retirement after 24 years of dedicated service as Alley, Courtney Bryant, leah Woodward, Amber Smith a selectman for the Town of Pownal; (HLS 875) and Robin Woodward, of the Jonesport-Beals High School Girls Basketball Team, their managers, Nicole the Town of Cornish on the 200th Anniversary of Carver, Timmy lunn and Amy Faulkingham and their its founding and in extending best wishes to the good coaches, Duanne Carver, Dwight Carver and Suzanne citizens of this community as they celebrate this Carver, for winning the Maine State Class D special occasion; (HlS 876) Championship; (HlS'886) Andy Bedard, member of the 1994 Mountain Valley Hiss Sandi Carver, of Beals, for her outstanding High School Basketball Team in Rumford that won the academic and athletic achievements. Her awards Class B State Championship. Andy scored the most include selections on the HcDonald's All Star Teams points in a State Championship game with 53 points, a in the C and D Divisions and the Down East Athletic tournament record of eight 3-pointers, 17 field goals Conference All Star Team; the Owen Osborne Award as and tied the free-throw mark with 11; (HLS 877) Most Valuable Player in the 1994 Eastern Maine Tournament; and Female Athlete of the Year in 1993 by the Schenck High School "lady Wolverines," of the National Association of Girls and Women in East Millinocket, who won the State Class C Girls Sports. She was recently awarded a full four-year Soccer Championship; (HlS 878) Basketball scholarship to the University of Maine at Orono; (HlS 887) the following members of the Mountain Valley High School "Falcons" Basketball Team, of RUllford, winners the Millinocket Mites, who won the of the Class B State Basketball Championship: Andy co-championship in the Hites division of the Bedard, Adam Dayon, Shawn Spadea, Steve Gonzales, Penobscot Valley Hockey Conference; (HlS 888) Matt Foreman, Dean Boudreau, Robert Callahan, Micah Cormier, Chris West, Kevin New, Jack Dorr, Jason Katherine Bossie, of Millinocket, for receiving Carrier, Chad Haynes, Clay Marston and Mark the Girl Scout Silver Award; (HLS 889) Jorgensen; managers luann Burns and Jenn Perry; and coaches Matt Kaubris, Don Roberts, Andy Shorey, Chris Kelly King, of Millinocket, for receiving the Gorham and Tim Giasson; (HlS 879) Girl Scout Silver Award; (HLS 890) the Schenck High School "Wolverines," of East Drew O'Connor, of Hil1inocket, who has been named Hi11inocket, who won the State Class C Boys to the HcDonald's All-Star Basketball Team. He is Basketball Championship. The "Wolverines" season starting center for the Stearns High School Hinutemen includes 22 straight wins; (HLS 880) and helped them get to the semi-final round in the Eastern Maine ,Tournament; (HLS 891) Madame Essie Gagnon Pinette, une mere qui a devoue toute sa vie a sa fami11e, en lui off rant nos Omer J. Cyr, of Hillinocket, whose death has meilleurs voeux a 1 'occasion de son quatre-vingtieme saddened family and friends. Hr. Cyr was employed by anniversaire de naissance; (HlS 881) Great Northern Paper Co. as a papermaker for 22 years. He was a member of U.P.I.U. local No. 24, St. Phillip Hoose, a Portland author, who received Martin of Tours Catholic Church and the Hi11inocket the 1994 Christopher Award for his book, "It's Our lodge of Elks No. 1521; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 892)

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been helping people for almost five decades. She Viola M. Walls, longtime resident of Millinocket, gives credit to the public who helps her. She now whose death has saddened family and friends; (IN dedicates her selfless efforts to the elderly and MEMORIAM) (HLS 893) children; (HlS 903) Carol Armstrong, of Millinocket, for 13 years of the following members of the lawrence High School volunteering at Millinocket Regional Hospital. She Girls Basketball Team, of Fairfield, 4-time winners was presented with an engraved locket honoring her of the Class A State Basketball Championship: Jill dedication to patients; (HLS 894) Atwood, Wendy Atwood, Cindy Blodgett, Alexis Bogel, Addie Brown, Michelle Clark, Janet Francoeur, Kelly Wayne Newell, of Princeton, former Passamaquoddy Jonassen, Chrissy Roy, Sherrie Roy, Carolyn Tabone, Representative to the state Legislature, in Karen Weymouth, Shannon York and Catherine Suttie; appreciation of his dedication and commitment in their managers Kevin Douglas, Christy Hamlin and preserving the culture and heritage of Maine Indians; Katriz MClellan; and their coaches Bruce Cooper, (HLS 895) Larry Deans, Lars Jonassen and Scott Ballard; (HlS 904) Jane Ames, of Northport, who was honored with the Jefferson Award for Public Service. She was given Cindy Blodgett, of Clinton, for her remarkable this award for her selfless service to the community; and distinguished achievements as a member of the (HLS 896) Lawrence High School Girls Basketball Team. During her 4 years as a starter on the team, she led the Rebecca Martin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Lawrence Bulldogs to 4 consecutive Class A State Martin of Rumford, received the highly prized Abe Championships. She ended her career as the all-time Olman Scholarship Award given annually by the leading scorer in the history of Maine high school National Academy of Popular Music, in New York City. basketball with 2,596 points and is also the holder The award is given for excellence in songwriting and of several records in Maine high school tournaments. places Rebecca in the Academy's Songwriters Hall of In addition to many other honors, she was named Fame; (HLS 897) Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Player of the Year for 3 consecutive years. She plans to attend Roger C. Doyle, of Winthrop, whose death has the University of Maine at Orono next year with a saddened family and friends. He was a retired Maine full 4-year basketball scholarship; (HlS 905) State Police Captain who carefully followed and supported the activities of the Maine State Police. William A. Rowe, Esquire, on the occasion of his Capt. Doyle was a former Winthrop selectman, and was 60th birthday and in recognition of his years of well-known for his skills in boatbui1ding, public service and commitment to improving the woodworking and cabinetry". He is survived by his quality of life; (HLS 906) wife of 57 years, Laura Doyle, 2 sons, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; (IN Micah Illingworth, a member of the Stearns High MEMORIAM) (HLS 898) School "Minutemen" hockey team, whose extraordinary high school hockey career includes obtaining 100 Mabel Sheehan, of East Millinocket, and in goals and being selected as a first team Big East extending our very best wishes on her 85th birthday, All-star; (HlS 907) April 28, 1994; (HLS 899) Tim Peabody, of Northport, who has been named the Ben Hanscom, a member of the Stearns High School Game Warden of the Year; (HlS 908) "Minutemen" hockey team, who has been selected as a 2nd team Big East All-star; (HLS 900) Gerald Miller, of littleton, who has been selected from more than 30 other seed suppliers Bill Swift, a native of South Portland, who was throughout the country as the 1993 National Potato recognized January 14, 1994 on "Billy Swift Day," for Seed Grower of the Year by frito-lay in recognition his extraordinary career in baseball. Highlights of of his commitment to quality, his conscientious his career include leading the Maine Black Bear approach to customer satisfaction and his service to Baseball Team to 4 consecutive appearances in the the Kaine seed potato program; (~lS 909) College World Series, pitching for Team USA in the World Championships and pitching for the 1984 US Paul and Kary (Clark) Drew, of Houlton, on the Olympic Baseball Team. Presently, Bill is an occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on January outstandi ng pi tcher for the San franci sco "Gi ants" 5, 1994. Hr. and Mrs. Drew enjoy walking and have an Baseball Team; (HLS 901) on-going cribbage game; (HLS 910) the following members of the Central Aroostook Calais High School lady Blue Devils, of Calais, High School Boys Basketball Team: Brady Mahan, Chad who won the State Class C Girls Basketball Boyd, Mitchell Orser, frank Kearney, Tim Brewer, Katt Championship. They won 44 straight games in the last Townsend, Seth locke, Ben Allen, Randy libby, lee two years; (HlS 911) Shaw and Rick MacDonald; managers Tory Mcquade and liza Clockedile; assistant coach Tom McGarvey; and tne Scarborough High School Academic Decathlon coach Steve Shaw, winners of the 1994 Class 0 State Team, and the coaches, fo~ winning the 1994 State Basketball Championship; (HlS 902) Championship; (HlS 912) Yvette Farris, of Belgrade, winner of the 1994 Joseph Nicholas, director of the Jefferson Award for Public Service. Mrs. Farris has Passamaquoddy-Ha1iseet Bilingual Program at the

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Pleasant Point reservation, in appreciation of his Scott Boucher, of Presque Isle, who has been years of dedicated service and commitment in honored with the National Achievement in Volunteerism preserving the language, culture and heritage of the Award by the Future Farmers of America. Scott is the Passamaquoddy Tribe of the Abnaki Nation of American local chapter president of the organization and we Indians; (HlS 913) extend our congratulations to him on this achievement; (HlS 923) Charles Weeks, of Southport Island, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Hr. Weeks is very Alix Searle Caldwell, of Wiscasset, whose death active in church and the senior citizen's Coastal has saddened family and friends. Mrs. Caldwell was Club; (HlS 914) active in organizing and lobbying for better health care for senior citizens and was instrumental in the Haia Dumas, a State champion in cross-country organization of the Wiscasset Senior Citizens. She skiing. Twelve-year old Kaia, of Mountain Valley was a past worthy member of the Eastern Star and a Hiddle School, won the Gold Medal in the State Middle member of St. Philips Episcopal Church; (IN MEMORIAM) School Cross-Country Championships held at Troll (HlS 924) Valley in Farmington; (HlS 915) Marilyn King, who has been named 1993 Citizen of Aomori Prefecture of Japan and the Japan America the Year by the limestone Chamber of Commerce and the Society of Haine as they explore ways to further limestone Rotary.C1ub; (HlS 925) close relations between the State of Maine and Aomori, and as they continue to develop a Sister Danny Patterson, who was named the 1992 Citizen State exchange program; (HlS 916) of the Year by the Limestone Chamber of Commerce and the limestone Rotary Club; (HlS 926) the 10th Anniversary of the Sister City program between Portland, Maine and Shinegawa, Japan. We Ellwood and Winnifred Grass, of Caribou, on the congratulate the 2 communities as they celebrate the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 1, enormous successes of their exchange program, 1994; (HlS 927) honoring the diverse economic, governmental, cultural, educational and youth exchange experiences Tammy O'Neil, from Wells High School, on in which hundreds of their citizens have participated achieving academic excellence. Tammy is one of 13 over the years; (HlS 917) students out of the 14,000 tested who scored highest on the reading, writing and mathematics sections of the following members of the lawrence High School the 1993 Haine Educational Assessment; (HlS 928) Boys Basketball Team, of Fairfield, winners of the Class· A State Basketball Championship: Ty. the following members of the 1993-1994 Donahue-Beard, Craig Seeley, Rick Fortier, Mike Millinocket Blue Pee Wees, First Place winners of the Hamlin, Jon Hiltz, Kyle Holmstrom, Chris Winship,. Penobscot Valley Hockey Conference: Ryan O'Donnell, Billy Cole, Greg Harrison, Keith Knights, Jeremiah Josh Brown, Hike Rolfe, Carson Shedd, Adam Birt, Nowlin, Tommy Reynolds, Allan Richards, Heath Robbie landry, Harc Goody, Adam Ouellette, Derek MacArthur and David Elliot; their managers, Randy O'C1air, Steve Rolfe, Darren Daniels, Hatt Barnes and Caswell, Kyle Marquis, Jeremiah Hutchinson and Dean Hatt Welch; and their coaches, Terry Barnes, Charlie Guite; and their coaches, Mike McGee and lenny Cole; Welch, Joe Daniels and Dewey Shedd; (HlS 929) (HlS 918) Alexander Richard, of Hadison, former member of Jennifer Hunt, 15, of Rumford, who was crowned the Haine House of Representatives, longtime Hiss Haine Teen USA and Hiss Photogenic at the educator, decorated veteran of World War II and Sheraton Tara Hotel in Portland on Harch 20, 1994. member of the Haine Air National Guard, in which· he Jennifer will compete in the national Hiss Teen USA obtained the rank of Colonel. Mr. Richard will be pageant in Biloxi, Hississippi in August; (HlS 919) fondly remembered for his contributions, effective leadership and many years of dedicated service to the David Francis, Sr., language coordinator of the citizens of his community; (IN HEMORIAM) (HlS 930) Passamaquoddy-Haliseet Bilingual Program at the Pleasant Point reservation, in appreciation of his Handi Pratt, from Dexter Regional High School, on years of dedicated service and commitment in achieving academic excellence. Handi is one of 13 preserving the language, culture and heritage of the students out of 14,000 tested who scored highest on Passamaquoddy Tribe of the Abnaki Nation of American the reading, writing and mathematics sections of the Indians; (HlS 920) 1993 Haine Educational Assessment; (HlS 931) lawrence "larry" OHver, Sr., of Millinocket, David Gahris, from Dexter Regional High School, whose death has saddened family and friends. Mr. on achieving academic excellence. David is one of 13 Oliver was employed by Great Northern Paper Co. He students out of 14,000 tested who scored highest on was a member of the Hillinocket Lodge of Elks Post the reading, writing and mathematics sections of the No. 1521 and a life member of Donald V. Henry Post 1993 Haine E~ucational Assessment; (HlS 932) No. 80 American Legion; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 921) Ashley Flynn, from Deering High School, on Rodney and Phyllis Bowers, of Sherman Mills, and achieving academic excellence. Ashley is one of 13 in extending our very best wishes on the occasion of students out of the 14,000 tested who scored highest their 50th Wedding Anniversary, April 1, 1994; (HlS on the reading, writing and mathematics sections of 922) the 1993 Maine Educational Assessment; (HlS 933)

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Archie A. Stevens, of Skowhegan, beloved husband Katie Mathews, of Cherryfield, who has earned the of Ada V. (Arnold), who will be remembered for his distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 1994 years of dedicated service in municipal government, graduating class of Narraguagus High School; (HLS 944) including his service as Town Manager and Assessor to the citizens of Skowhegan and fairfield. Mr. Stevens the members of the Vinalhaven High School Hath also served the citizens of Skowhegan in several Team for outstanding achievement in competition in elective and appointed positions and was a member of 1993-94. They placed first among the Class C schools the fairfield Kiwanis Club, the Skowhegan Lions Club and second among all classes; (HLS 945) and the Centenary United Hethodist Church; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 934) Ruth Hary Catherine Blake, formerly of Hillinocket, whose death has saddened family and the following members of the York High School friends. Hrs. Blake was a communicant of St. Hartin Girls Basketball Team, winners of the Western Haine of Tours Catholic Church and a loyal and faithful Class B Basketball Tournament and the Class B State member of TOPS; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 946) Basketball Championship: Elizabeth Brown, Joanna Brown, Tiffani Chapman, Katie d'Entremont, Helissa Hatt Casavant, recipient of the all-conference Gagnon, Cynthia Herbein, Andrea H. Little, Holly presented at the Big East Basketball Conference held MacDonald, Jeseca L. Hartel, Sharon Orchard and at Bangor High School; (HLS 947) Lindsay L. Plaisted; managers Robin Bruce, Abby Carmichael, Kathryn Kyricos and Sara Woods; head Tate McPherson, recipient of the all-conference coach Rick Clark; and assistant coaches Jon presented at the Big East Basketball Conference held Carmichael and Lynne Hichaud. This is the 2nd time at Bangor High School; (HLS 948) in 3 years that the team has won the state championship; (HLS 935) Kyle Keenan, recipient of a scholar-athlete award pre,sented at the Big East Basketball Conference held retired Air force Colonel frank P. Bostrom, of at Bangor High School; (HLS 949) York, a much decorated World War II bomber pilot who flew General Douglas HacArthur from the Philippines School Administrative District No.1, on being before the surrender of the American forces and was recognized by Redbook Hagazine as the best school in the commander of the 313th Troop Carrier Group during the State of Maine; (HLS 950) the Berlin Airlift in occupied Germany. Ret. Colonel Bostrom, a Bangor area native and University of Haine Tim Prescott, of Presque Isle, who was named graduate, also served as professor of air science at Coach of the Year by the Big East Basketball Harvard University; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 936) Conference; (HLS 951) the devotion and courage of Haster Sergeant Gary Heather Piper, recipient of a scholar-athlete Gordon who has been nominated to posthumously receive award presented at the Big East Basketball Conference the Hedal of Honor for valor above and beyond the held at Bangor High School; (HLS 952) call of duty while defending the crew of a downed helicopter in Somalia on October 3, 1993; (HLS 937) Officer Robert E. Reid, of Presque Isle, who was presented his service revolver by the city manager as Carl and Harriet Horne, on the occasion of their a token of appreciation for his 21 years of dedicated 50th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 938) service to the city; (IN MEHORIAH) (HLS 953) Robert (Bob) f. Lausier, of Hadawaska, beloved the members of the Presque Isle High School Jazz family member, respected businessman and an active Combo, Division I first Place winners at the State participant in civic, fraternal and social activities Jazz festival. Congratulations is also extended to in his community. Hr. Lausier was a 40-year member the following who won individual solo awards: Tyler of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 2638 and was a Wood on the piano, Justin Wood on alto sax and Phil fourth degree knight and a former grand knight. He Yaeger on the trombone; (HLS 954) was also a coach and avid supporter of youth hockey; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 939) the members of the Presque Isle Middle School Stage Band, Division I Second Place winners at the Hr. and Mrs. Bradley Bunker, of franklin, on the State Jazz festival; (HLS ~55) - occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, March 25, 1994; (HLS 940) the following members of the Presque Isle High School Stage Band Division I solo award winners: Starley Hoffitt, student at Cherryfield Justin Wood on the alto sax and Phil Yaeger on the Elementary School, who won 2nd place in the S.A.D. trombone; (HLS 956) - #37 Spelling Bee; (HLS 941) and welcoming the 12 students and 2 teachers from Anna Holitor, of Cherryfield, who has earned the Arkhangel School No.6, of Arkhangel, Russia, as they distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 1994 participate in the High School exchange of April, graduating class of Narraguagus High School; (HLS 942) 1994. It i~ part of the very successful Sister City exchange between Greater Portland, Haine and Courtney Haratta, student at the D.W. Herritt Arkhange1, Russia; (HLS 957) School in Addison, who won the S.A.D. #37 Spelling Bee; (HLS 943) Dale E. Lyons, of Hi11inocket, whose death has saddened family and friends. Mr. Lyons was very active in the Millinocket Nazarene Church. He held

39 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 various elected positions and represented the Maine others. We congratulate him on his service to the District at the 23rd General Assembly. Hr. Lyons area for over half a century; (HLS 967) traveled throughout New England as a gospel singer for many years; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS958) Wilbur Horgridge, of Eliot. for 30 years of vigilant service as Harbor Master for the Town of L. T. "Pete" Pedersen, of Vinalhaven, who was Eliot. He has been the guiding light to the many given a Presidential Award for Excellence in boats carrying the people of Eliot on their travels; Hathematics Teaching for the State of Maine. We join (HLS 968) the people of Vinalhaven in expressing appreciation for Hr. Pedersen's dedication to his profession and the following members of the Haranacook 5th & 6th to his students; (HLS 959) grade travel basketball team for their accomplishments in 1993-94 in compiling a record of Pearle Virgie, of Orono, and in extending our 36 wins and 3 losses and winning 3 postseason warmest wishes on the occasion of her 97th birthday; tournaments: Brian Gerrity. Justin Olsen, Jared (HLS 960) Ishkanian, Greg Creek, Joey Lemieux, Hatt Wilson, Evan Hall, Anthony Hancini, Ryan Raines and Nick Bruce Trott, of Eliot, for 20 years of continued Lachapelle and their coaches Bruce Gerrity, Hark service to the Town of Eliot. His work on the Ishkanian and Terry Creek; (HLS 969) Volunteer Fire Department, Business Development Committee, Board of Appeals and Budget Committee has Carl W. Litsch, of Boy Scout Troop #271 in made him a mainstay of the community. The people of Presque Isle, who has attained the high rank and Eliot truly appreciate his many years of hard work; distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 970) (HLS 961) Frank Hopkins. an 8th-grade student at Fort Kent Jeff Pelkey, of Eliot, for receiving the Fabian Elementary School, who won the Aroostook County Drake Good Citizen Award. Jeff is a source of pride Spelling Bee; (HLS 971) to the people of Eliot and to the State of Haine. His work as the D.A.R.E. Director in Eliot has helped Allan Erickson, a senior at Traip Academy in many young people through the years and we thank him Kittery. for being selected for the Haine Sunday for his achievements; (HLS 962) Telegram Class C Boys All-Star Basketball Team; (HLS 972) Drusilla (Dru) Smith, for her 28 years of dedicated service as a ballot clerk for the Town of Alex Scott, a senior at Traip Academy in Kittery. Sidney; (HLS 963) for being selected for the Haine Sunday Telegram Class C Boys All-Star Basketball Team; (HLS 973) the Town of Raymond, a country town where open fields, dark forests and glistening lakes invite Andrea Little, of York High School, for being residents and visitors to live life to its fullest, selected for the Haine Sunday Telegram Class B Girls and in recognizing the town's residents. descendants All-State Basketball Team; (HLS 974) and friends as they celebrate the establishment of the legal settlement of the town on Founder's Day, Joanna Brown, of York High School, for being August 13. 1994; (HLS 964) selected for the Haine Sunday Telegram Class B Girls All-State Basketball Team and being named its Player George R. HcGinn. of Old Town and Bradley, whose of the Year. She averaged 16.9 points and 10.9 death has saddened family and friends and who will be rebounds per game and finished her varsity career remembered for his kind and caring nature. Hr. with 993 points in 3 seasons; (HLS 975) HcGinn was the husband of Gretchen "Gerry" (Fitzsimmons) HcGinn and the father of Kathy Harie. Katherine E. Davis, of Veazie, whose death has He was a longtime employee of the James River saddened family and friends. She was one of the Corporation, serving as fire chief of the fire nation's first teachers to specialize in brigade. He was a veteran of World War II, a member multicultural education. Hrs. Davis was a of American Legion Post No. 84 and the VFW Post No. communicant of St. John's Catholic Church and was 3381. Hr. HcGinn also served as a Boy Scout leader active in many social, -cultural, service and parish for several years; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 965) organizations; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 976) Willard Parker, of Passadumkeag, a dedicated the Hillinocket Hiddle School Choir, of public servant who served his community for ma~y Hillinocket, for winning First Place 1n the State years in many different capacities and who 1S Vocal Jazz Festival, under the direction of Hiss retiring as a selectman. We join the members of the Sherri Pelletier; (HlS 977) community in extending our appreciation for the contribution he has made to the town; (HLS 966) the Stearns High School Jazz Choir, of Hillinocket, for winning First Place in the State Albert Starbird, 90, of Passadumkeag, who was one Vocal Jazz festival, under the direction of Hr. Doug of the first of his trade to be issued an Kennedy; (HlS 978) electrician's license in the State of Maine. Hr. Starbird is presently the electrical inspector for Gertrude York, of Hillinocket, and extending our the Towns of Enfield and Passadumkeag. He has more very best wishes on her 80th birthday; (HlS 979) than 55 years' experience in the electrical trade and is a great source of advice and inspiration to

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Gladys Ganiel. of Narraguagus High School. in Marion Dunivan, whose name has been included in Harrington, the State Foul Shooting Co-Champion for the Snowmobiler'S Hall of Fame by the Pine Tree 1994; (HlS 980) Society for Handicapped Children and Adults during the 21st Annual Pine Tree Camp Snowmobile Ride-in. in Gerard and Rita Bernier, of Sanford. on the appreciation of her efforts to raise funds on behalf occasion of the Sanford lions Club 14th Annual of the camp; (HlS 991) Franco-American Night, for their many contributions to the Franco-American community; (HlS 981) Hector C. Albert, of Madawaska, whose death has saddened family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 992) Ann Jordan, of Sebago Gardens in North Windham, who was named the Maine State Designer of the Year by Tim Brown, of Boy Scout Troop #300 in Wells, who the Maine State Florists' and Growers Association at has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle the annual Maine State Florists' Day Show; (HlS 982) Scout; (HlS 993) Sarah Beal, of Beals, a senior at Jonesport-Beals Nokomis Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of. High School, who has been selected to receive the Stanley Buchanan, for winning the Division 1 State 1994 Principal's Award. This award is given for Championship for the 5th consecutive year; (HLS 994) academic achievement and citizenship by the Maine Principal's Association; (HlS 983) Donald W. and Ida J. Green Curtis, of Palmyra, and in extending best wishes on the occasion of their Allison C. Pope, of East Machias, a senior at 50th Wedding Anniversary, May 22, 1994. They are the Washington Academy, who has been selected to receiv~ parents of Carl Curtis, Patricia Jordan, Gary Curtis, the 1994 Principal's Award. This award is given for Richard Curtis and Donna Holden, and the grandparents academic achievement and citizenship by the Maine of 12; (HLS 995) Principal's Association; (HlS 984) Sandra Lovell, of Portland, an educator with lloyd E. Oliver, Jr., of Old Town, beloved Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, for her husband of Helen (Stormann) and father of Brenda and commitment to international family planning. Ms. Kim, whose death has saddened family and friends. lovell was among a group chosen to travel to Uganda Mr. Oliver was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a to train sexuality educators, assisting that nation longtime employee of the Old Town Police Department. to achieve a sustainable population, HIV/AIDS having retired with the rank of sergeant. He was a prevention and healthy families; (HlS 996) 32nd degree member of the Star of the East Masonic lodge #60 AF & AM, a life member of the National Katharine "Kit" Poland, of Madison, for 7 years Rifle Association and an avid outdoorsman; (IN of dedicated service as a scout leader for the MEMORIAM) (HlS 985) Madison/Anson Pack #419; (HLS 997) the Cape Elizabeth Girls "Capers" Swim Team, upon Erric Williams, of Boy Scout Troop #604 in winning its 3rd straight Class A Swimming and Diving Winthrop. who, through hard work and dedication, has State Championship; (HlS 986) attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 998) Dewey J. Morong, of Boy Scout Troop #648 in Brunswick, who has attained the high rank and Travis Humphrey, of Houlton High School, who was distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 987) selected as top male vocalist in the High School Show Choir Competition for Division B. This is the fourth the following members of the Millinocket Bantam straight year that Travis has won this award in his hockey team for their accomplishments in 1993-94 as division; (HlS 999) the regular season Penobscot Valley Champions, the Penobscot Valley Tournament Champions and as Mark Askren, of Houlton Junior High School, who participants in the final four for the State: Travis was selected as top male vocalist in the Junior High Cummings, Justin Birt, Josh HacDonald, loren Pinette, School Show Choir Competition. This is the second Kevin libby, Peter Hadden, Jared Merry, Alex straight year that Hark has won this award; (HlS 1000) Morrison, Kris Shields, Heath Weatherbee, Dan Gardener, Hat lynch, Jon Seamans, Frank Bowley, the Houlton High School Show-Choir, winner of the Rocket Munoz, Carl Barr, Steve Jamieson and leo State Championship in Division B of the Show Choir Marquis; coach Bruce Morrison; and assistant coaches Competition. This is the second straight year that Joe lynch and Mike Merry; (HLS 988) Houlton High School has placed first in this competition; (HLS 1001) Stanley G. Phillips, of Orrington. a longtime employee of the St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, in Nokomis Jazz Chorus, under the direction of Bangor, where he served in several capacities Stanley Buchanan, for winning the Division 1 State including terminal manager and office manager. Mr. Championship for the 5th consecutive year; (HLS 1002) Phillips, the beloved husband of Elisabeth (Heinlein), will be remembered for his kind and the members of the York County 4-H Beef Club for gentle nature towards all; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 989) their participation in the gathering, donating and sending of hay to Iowa farmers devastated by the George Moran, coach of the Lady Vikings, who was floods of 1993. Their participation demonstrates the named as Coach of the Year by the Big East Basketball kinship, compassion, generosity, caring and Conference; (HLS 990) commitment of Haine and its citizens; (HLS 1003)

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Steve Shaw, coach of the Central Aroostook Shari Scullion, of Presque Isle, who was crowned Panthers, who was honored by the Haine Association of 1994 Miss Presque Isle and who also received the Basketball Coaches as the Class D Coach of the Year. talent award in the annual Miss Presque Isle pageant: He guided the team to their first regional and state (HlS 1015) title, with a 20-game winning streak. Coach Shaw gives credit to the administration at Central Kathryn Jo Bradgon, who was named second Aroostook High School, the players and the whole runner-up and the winner of the award for high ticket community of Hars Hill; (HLS 1004) sales in the Miss Presque Isle pageant; (HlS 1016) Jasper "Bud" Umphrey, the Fire Chief of Washburn, Gail A. and Edgar F. Hamm Jr., who were honored on hi s retirement after 3·1 years as Chi ef and 47 by the East Millinocket/Medway Chamber of Commerce years with the volunteer department. He has for outstanding and conscientious service to the contributed great leadership to the department and Katahdin area; (HlS 1017) the residents of Washburn are deeply indebted to him. Chief Umphrey is well respected by other fire Nandini Mukhopadhyay, a 7th grader at Brunswick departments throughout Aroostook County and New Junior High School, winner of the Maine Sunday Brunswick; (HLS 1005) Telegram Spelling Bee for the 2nd consecutive year. Nandini is one of only 3 champion state spellers who Samuel Saliba, of Bangor and lamoine, whose death have managed to repeat as state winners in has saddened family and friends. He was owner of consecutive years; (HlS 1018) Saliba's Rug Sales and Service for over 40 years and was well-known and respected throughout Haine and New Joyce Champlin, of Rockland, for the many years England. Hr. Saliba was a member and past president of volunteer service she has provided the City of of the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, was involved with Rockland and Knox County residents. Her aid to the numerous civic organizations and was a recipient of elderly, children, women and the mentally ill will the Norbert X. Dowd Award. He was a valued citizen long be felt because of her service on and creation and a beloved husband, father and grandfather; (IN of many boards and organizations to assist them; (HlS HEMORIAH) (HlS 1006) 1019) Dorothy A. Neal, a teacher at Sacopee Valley High Sharon Y. Miller, in appreciation of her many School for 27 years, who has been named the National years of dedicated service to the State and to Business Education Teacher of the Year and Haine Governor John R. McKernan, Jr.; (HlS 1020) State Teacher of the Year; (HlS 1007) Earl Bonness, of Grand lake Stream, in the following members of the Old Town High School appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Chess Team: Christopher Dunn, Saurab Barua, Travis Registered Maine Guide: (HlS 1021) Beadnel1, Tracy Comeau and their coach lawrence Nicholson, who have been named the 1994 State Chess lesley Brown, of Grand lake Stream, in Champions; (HlS 1008) appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered Haine Guide; (HlS 1022) Julian and Betty Jones, of Bangor, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 8, Val Moore, of Grand lake Stream, in appreciation 1994; a happy anniversary to 2 special people to of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered whom we send best wishes for a wonderful day and many Maine Guide; (HlS 1023) wonderful memories; (HlS 1009) lawrence (Pop) Hoore, of Grand lake Stream, in Charles O. "Peeper" Brown, Sr., of Hillinocket, appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a beloved husband of Evelyn V. (Raymond) Brown, whose Registered Maine Guide; (HLS 1024) death has saddened family and friends; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 1010) George Sprague, of Grand lake Stream, in appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Jason Howes, who has earned the distinction of Registered Haine Guide; (HlS 1025) being named Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating class of Stearns High School in Hillinocket: (HlS Kenneth Wheaton, of Grand Lake Stream, in 1011 ) appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered Haine Guide; (HlS 1026) laura Cyr, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating class Harold Yates, of Grand lake Stream, in of Stearns High School in Millinocket: (HlS 1012) appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered Haine Guide: (HlS 1027) Jennifer White, of Presque Isle, who was selected as first runner-up and who was also named Miss Earl Gould, of Princeton, in appreciation of 50 Congeniality in the annual Miss Presque Isle pageant: years of dedicated service as a Registered Haine (HlS 1013) Guide: (HlS 1028) Alan Gordon, coach of the University of Hovey Gould, of Princeton, in appreciation of 50 Haine-Presque Isle women's basketball team, who was years of dedicated service as a Registered Haine named Coach of the Year by the Haine Athletic Guide: (HlS 1029) Conference: (HLS 1014)

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Paul Slipp, of Princeton, in appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered Maine and in extending our congratulations to Eric D. Guide; (HLS 1030) Wheeler, of Troop #39 in Scarborough, on attaining the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS Albert Dana, of Indian Township, in appreciation 1042) of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered Maine Guide; (HLS 1031) and in extending our congratulations to Scott B. Murray, of Troop #39 in Scarborough. on attaining the Lola Sockabasin, of Indian Township, in high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1043) appreciation of 50 years of dedicated service as a Registered Maine Guide; (HLS 1032) and in extending our congratulations to Mark C. McGinnis. of Troop #39 in Scarborough. on attaining the Madison Area Memorial High School Girls the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS Basketball Team and their coach Albert Veneziano, 1044) winners of the Western Maine Class C Basketball Tournament; (HLS 1033) and in extending our congratulations to Jeffrey R. Graffam, of Troop #39 in Scarborough. on attaining Ralph E. Walsh, Sr., of Millinocket, whose death the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS has saddened family and friends. He was retired from 1045) Great Northern Paper Company and was a member of the Machinist Union. Mr. Walsh was a member of the and in extending our congratulations to Larry E. Mill i nocket Lodge No. 1521 of the Benevo 1ent Hawk II. of Troop #39 in Scarborough. on attaining Protective Order of the Elks; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1034) the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1046) Henry James Carbone, in honor of 27 years of service as the Year Book Advisor at Fort Kent Jeremy D. Dunham, of Jefferson. whose death has Community High School; (HLS 1035) saddened family and friends. Jeremy was a senior at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle and was recently honored and in extending our very best wishes to Annie I. at a Blaine House reception for his performance on Somers on her 80th birthday, April 15, 1994; (HLS the Maine Educational Assessment Test; (IN MEMORIAM) 1036) (HLS 1047) Peter O'Donnell, on his retirement from the Donald Buckingham. Principal of the Sedgwick Portland City Council. We congratulate him on his Elementary School. recipient of the Maine 1994 outstanding and dedicated service to the people of National Distinguished Principals Award; (HLS 1048) Portland. As City Councilor and former Mayor, he has provided strong leadership and statesmanship in his John Fuhrer, of Millinocket. recipient of the support of civil rights and in his service to the Fin-Feather Club Adrian Batson Sportsman of the Year neighborhoods and the low-income residents of Award; (HLS 1049) Portland; (HLS 1037) Matthew Belanger. of Rumford. who was recognized and in extending our best wishes to Jason R. for scholarship at the Maine Scholars Achievement Southwick, of Troop 310 in Saco, for attaining the Awards program on March 27, 1994. Matthew will high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1038) receive a $1000 scholarship when he completes high school and is admitted to the University of Maine; Jill Eastman, of Windham, who was a winner of the (HLS 1050) Colgate-Palmolive Scholarship, for her essay on "What a College Education Means to The Future of America." Vicki Lee Farquhar, of Millinocket. who will be Jill is 14 years old and her essay was judged one of sadly missed by family and friends. She was a member the four best from 6000 entries for the 4-year, of the Maine Trappers Association and the Millinocket $34,000 college scholarship; (HLS 1039) Baptist Church; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1051) Dorothy Clarke Wilson, of Orono, on the occasion Marlene J. Hallett. of Millinocket. who will be of her 90th birthday, May 9, 1994. Mrs. Wilson is a sadly missed by family -and friends. She was a well-known author of historical fiction and biography lifelong communicant of St. Martin of Tours Catholic with more than 27 books to her credit. She is the Church. where she led the Confraternity of Christian recipient of an achievement citation from the Maine Doctrine for many years. Mrs~ Hallett was a member chapter of the American Association of University of the Jaycee Wives and worked as a nurses aide at Women and the Maryann Hartman Award from the Mi111 nocket Regi ona 1 Hospi taL. She wi 11 always be University of Maine; (HLS 1040) remembered for her many acts of caring. her kindness and her generosity; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1052) and in extending our very best wishes to Irene F. Wark, of Dexter. on the occasion of her 80th Francis Patrick "Pat" Galvin. formerly of birthday. May 4. 1994. She was born in Palmyra. Millinocket. ~hose death has saddened family and graduated from Farmington Normal School and worked friends. Mr. Galvin was a computer systems assistant for many years as manager of the United Stores in engineer and a veteran of the United States Army; (IN Dexter. Mrs. Wark is very active in the Methodist MEMORIAM) (HLS 1053) Church in Dexter and is loved and appreciated by her children. grandchildren and great-grandchildren. whom Willis A.Trafton. Jr .• of Auburn. whose death has she has nurtured all her life; (HLS 1041) saddened family and friends. A former member of the

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Auburn City Council, he served in the Haine House of Therrien, Loryn Kipp, Lisa Fleury and Hark LaChance; Representatives from 1952 to 1956 and was elected (HLS 1063) Speaker of the House for his second term. Hr. Trafton ran for Governor as the Republican candidate Steve Groves, for 25 years of service to the in 1956, and had been involved in numerous business, State of Haine. Hr. Groves served in the Haine community and soCial organizations; (IN HEMORIAH) Department of Environmental Protection as the (HLS 1054) Director of the Bureau of Water Quality Control. He was involved with the reclassification of Haine's Ida Gopan, of Bangor, who is retiring after 27 rivers, streams, lakes and ponds; (HLS 1064) years of dedicated and loyal service to the Jewish Community Center. She was very conscientious and Isaiah Peppard, of Boy Scout Troop #610 in worked many long hours, and continued to work for the Richmond, who has attained the high rank and Jewish Community Council after the Center was closed; distinction of Eagle Scout. Isaiah is the first (HLS 1055) scout to earn this distinction in the history of Troop #610 and the first from the community of Frank and Edwina Brochu, of Bingham, and in Richmond in more than 40 years; (HLS 1065) extending our very best wishes on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Hay 24, 1994; (HLS Bethany Kelsch, of Edward Little High School in 1056) Auburn, for academic excellence. She was honored on March 29, 1994 at an award ceremony and reception at ~i~pe1 Elementary School, in Presque Isle, for, the Blaine House as one of 13 students who scored recelvlng the Haine Energy Education Youth Award for highest on the reading, writing and mathematics 4 of the last 5 years. Hiss Jennifer York and her sections of the 1993 Haine Educational Assessment; elementary class won this year's contest with a (HLS 1066) project entitled "The Earth Is in Our Hands"; (HLS 1057) Wade Dunham, member of the Deer Isle-Stonington High School Chess Team. The team was second in the Ellsworth's Bryant E. Hoore School Odyssey of the nation at the recent national Chess Tournament; (HLS Hind competitors, the Iliad Team, for winning the 1067) First Place Honor in the Division I competition; (HLS 1058) Aaron Neve11s, member of the Deer Isle-Stonington High School Chess Team. The team was second in the Albert S. Hall, on his retirement as the nation at the recent national Chess Tournament, and Superintendent of Schools in Waterville. He began Aaron earned the distinction of being 1st overall at his distinguished career in education as a sixth the Tournament; (HLS 1068) grade teacher in Waterville over 36 years ago, and was also a supervising principal and assistant Dick Powell, coach of the Deer Isle-Stonington superintendent in the Waterville school system. He High School Chess Team. The team was second in the has been actively involved in numerous professional nation at the recent national Chess Tournament; (HLS associations, as well as many community services, 1069) such as the Boys'/Girls' Club, the United Way and the Salvation Army; (HLS 1059) Chris Keefe, coach of the Deer Isle-Stonington High School Chess Team. The team was second in the Leon Audet, of Winslow, a gallant soldier of the nation at the recent national Chess Tournament; (HLS Fourth Infantry during World War II, on the occasion 1070) of the 50th Anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy, known as D-Day, June 6, 1994. We offer our Dylan Grant, member of the Deer Isle-Stonington gratitude to him and to people like him, who gave of High School Chess Team. The team was second in the themselves for this momentous effort; (HLS 1060) nation at the recent national Chess Tournament; (HLS 1071) the Sibelius High School Chamber Choir, of Helsinki, Finland, and in extending a welcome to its Richard Larrabee, member of the Deer members and conductor Hrs. Harukka Riihimaki. The Isle-Stonington High School Chess Team. The team was Choir has won many awards for performances in Europe second in the nation at the recent national Chess and is one of the finest European youth choirs. We Tournament; (HLS 1072) congratulate the choir on its successes and extend our best wishes on their 1994 American tour, Andrew Wendell, member of the Deer strengthening the cultural and international ties Isle-Stonington High School Chess Team. The team was between our countries; (HLS 1061) second in the nation at the recent national Chess Tournament; (HLS 1073) Cheryl Bossie, for her meritorious service as president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies the Jazz Show Chorus of Nokomis Regional High Auxiliary, Post 9389 from 1991 to 1994 and for her School in Newport, directed by Denice Parkhurst, for dedication to the community and diligent leadership; winn~ng the Division A State Championship; (HLS 1074) (HLS 1062) Jude Kelley, a .ember of the 1993 graduating the top 10 students of the 1994 graduating class class from Narraguagus High School, in Harrington, at Haranacook Community School in Readfield: Benjamin who obtained the highest grade point average; (HLS L. Davis, Heather A1bert-Knopp, Joel Tolman, Jennifer 1075) Durgin, Jennifer Hilton, Jessica Therrien, Karen

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William Glanz, Associate Professor of Zoology, Eugene and Edith Pelkey, of East Millinocket, on recipient of the Presidential Outstanding Teaching the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, May Award in recognition of his excellence as a teacher 22, 1994; (HlS 1087) at the University of Haine; (HlS 1076) Jason R. Horin, of Boy Scout Troop #603 in Dana Humphrey, Associate Professor of Civil Augusta, who has attained the high rank and Engineering, recipient of the 1994 Distinguished distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1088) Maine Professor Award presented by the University of Maine General Alumni Association in recognition of Kathryn lewis, of the University of Haine at his devotion to education and to students, overall Machias, for outstanding educational achievement. teaching effectiveness, research accomplishments and She earned the distinction of graduating Summa Cum public service; (HlS 1077) laude with a Bachelor of Arts; (HlS 1089) Dr. Rodney M. Redding, of Clinton, upon his Merle and Ruby Thompson, of Jay, on the occasion retirement from the Kennebec Valley Technical College of their 65th Wedding Anniversary, July 6, 1994; (HlS after 20 years of service in education, including his 1090) affiliation with Thomas College and the Department of Education. Dr. Redding is well-known as an Frederick A. Ashmore, Jr., of Boy Scout Troop #81 independent thinker and an innovative educator and in Franklin, who has attained the high rank and administrator; (HlS 1078) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1091) Gladys Hocking, on the occasion of her 100th Jolene Hamaree Griffin, who has earned the birthday, June 9, 1994. Her contributions to the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the community, her thoughtful acts of kindness and her 1994 graduating class of Central Aroostook never failing good humor make her a blessing to her Junior-Senior High School; (HlS 1092) family and her many friends; (HlS 1079) Daniel1e lynn Wilson, who has earned the the following students from the Central School in distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the South Berwick: Aja Giar, Katie leavitt, Jessie 1994 graduating class of Central Aroostook Walker-lewis, Erin Schea, Scott McGregor, Jennifer Junior-Senior High School; (HlS 1093) Hamel and Alec Vaughan and coaches Dan Giar and Gary leavitt, who finished first in the division one Jason Stewart Adams, who has earned the "Believable Music" category at the state Odyssey of distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the the Mind championship and in extending best wishes as 1994 graduating class of Easton High School; (HlS they participate in the national championship; (HlS 1094) 1080) Carolyn Harie Sullivan, who has earned the the week of August 14, 1994 as the 200th distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the Anniversary of the arrival of Jonathan Fisher in Blue 1994 graduating class of Easton High School; (HlS Hill. Jonathan Fisher was the 1st minister to settle 1095) in this area; (HlS 1081) Jared Bruce, of Fort Fairfield High School, who, Ray Owen, Jr., Commissioner of the Department of for high academic achievement, has earned the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Professor of distinction of being one of the top 2 students of the Wildlife, recipient of the Presidential Public 1994 graduating class; (HlS 1096) Service Achievement Award presented by the University of Maine; (HlS 1082) Amy Shaw, of Fort Fairfield High School, who, for high academic achievement, has earned the distinction C. Stewart Doty, Professor of History, recipient of being one of the top 2 students of the 1994 of the Presidential Research and Creative Achievement graduating class; (HlS 1097) Award for his excellent record of scholarship at the University of Maine; (HlS 1083) Randi Pickering, Chris Vinciguerra, Tim Vaughn and their advisor, Hary Sue Jackson, of the South Marjorie l. Philbrook, formerly of Millinocket, Berwick Central School, who won 3rd place in the beloved wife of the late Willard E. Philbrook, Sr., Haine Energy Education Program Youth Award and whose death has saddened family and friends; (IN Recogni ti on Program for thei r "Recycli ng Six-Pack MEMORIAM) (HlS 1084) Rings" activity in the primary level competition; (HlS 1098) Hartin H. George, beloved husband ,of Patricia George, of Millinocket, a longtime employee of the Geneva Giffard Harriman, of Orrington, whose Great Northern Paper Company where he was a member of memory will be honored at a service on Hay 29, 1994. the Firemen and Oilers. Mr. George enjoyed fly She will be remembered for her dedication to her fishing and fly tying and was a member of the Fin and family and her faith. Through her strength and hard Feather Club. He also enjoyed his workshop, known to work, she raised her 3 children alone, and the loss his friends as Punk's Place; (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 1085) of her husband and later her daughter was borne but never shown. Her love for her family and her God Irene Bradford, of Patten, on the occasion of her provided and motivated this lovely lady for a full 80th Birthday, June 10, 1994; (HlS 1086) and rewarding life. We thank the lord for gracing us with her presence and touching our lives with love; (IN HEMORIAM) (HlS 1099)

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Amanda Robinson. one of the top ten students of Officer Tim HcCue, of Presque Isle, who was the 1994 graduating class at Katahdin High School; recently named Officer of the Year by the Maine (HLS 1115) D.A.R.E. Officers Association. He ran a 16-week program in 1993 to teach elementary school students Michelle Roy. one of the top ten students of the in S.A.D. No. 1 about the dangers of substance abuse 1994 graduating class at Katahdin High School; (HLS and peer pressure. His reinforcement of high 1116) self-esteem has gained him the reputation of a trusted friend and confidant among the distdct's Heidi Tower. one of the top ten students of the students; (HLS 1100) 1994 graduating class at Katahdin High School; (HLS 1117) Nicole Dobson, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating the Katahdin Valley Health Center on the occasion class at Washburn District High School; (HLS 1101) of its 20th anniversary; (HLS 1118) Paige Cox, one of the top ten students of the the 20 Educators and Students from St. 1994 graduating class at Katahdin High School; (HLS Petersburg. Russia. on their 10-day exchange visit in 1102) June to Rumford. Maine. and the United States. These social. cultural and educational exchanges promote Chris Curtis, one of the top ten students of the peace and goodwill and provide an opportunity for 1994 graduating class of Katahdin High School; (HLS greater understanding between our 2 great nations; 1103) (HLS 1119) Jaime Dyer, one of the top ten students of the Alice Severance. a member of the Boynton-Webber 1994 graduating class of Katahdin High School; (HLS Unit No. 179 of South China. who has been the State 1104) President of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine for 1993-94 and has been a dedicated and Shenanne Tucker, who has earned the distinction capable leader who has served the organization with of being named the Salutatorian of the 1994 distinction; (HLS 1120) graduating class at Washburn District High School; (HLS 1105) William Audet. a member of the Westbrook Memorial Post No. 197. who has been the State Commander of the Amanda Marecaux, of Ashland, recipient of the American Legion Department of Maine for 1993-94 and Girl Scouts' highest achievement, the Gold Award; has been a dedicated and capable leader and has (HLS 1106) served his town. state and nation with distinction. Commander Audet has always been ready to stand and Jason Shayne Lincoln, of Boy Scout Troop #207 in defend his family, his religion and his country; (HLS Union, who has earned the high rank and distinction 1121) of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1107) Amy Edwards. of Hudson, whose academic John Rush, one of the top ten students of the achievements have earned her the distinction of 1994 graduating class of Katahdin High School; (HLS Salutatorian of Central High School Class of 1994; 1108) (HLS 1122) Bernice Michaud, who was named the 1994 Julie Allen, of Bradford, whose academic Outstanding Alumna by the University of Maine at Fort achievements have earned her the distinction of being Kent Alumni Association; (HLS 1109) Valedictorian of Central High School Class of 1994; (HLS 1123) Amy Hamlin, of East Millinocket, who has earned the title of Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating Rebekah Fletcher, whose great academic class of Schenck High School; (HLS 1110) achievements have earned her the high rank of Valedictorian of the Traip Academy High School Class Ernie Cyr. of Medway, who has earned the title of of 1994; (HLS 1124) Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating class of Schenck High School; (HLS 1111) David Alexander Scott. whose great academic achievements have earned him the distinction of being Shane Pulkkinen, one of the top ten students of Salutatorian of the Traip Academy High School Class the 1994 graduating class at Katahdin High School; of 1994; (HLS 1125) (HLS 1112) Staci Des Bouvrie. who has accomplished the great Beth Bagley. who has earned the distinction of academic achievement of second honor essayist of the being named the Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating Traip Academy High School Class of 1994; (HLS 1126) class at Katahdin High School; (HLS 1113) Angela Averill. who has accomplished the great Dan Engroff. who has earned the distinction of academic achievement of first honor essayist of the being named the Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating Traip Academy High School Class of 1994; (HLS 1127) class at Katahdin High School; (HLS 1114) Keith Lemont, of the Frisbee Middle School in Kittery, for his excellent first-place performance in

46 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2. 1992 - DECEMBER 6. 1994 the Math Alliance League sponsored by the University residents. descendants and friends as they celebrate of Southern'Maine; (HLS 1128) the 200th anniversary of the incorporation of the town, February 26, 1994; (HLS 1142) Joanne Pratt. of the Frisbee Middle School in Kittery. for her excellent second-place performance the following members of the Greater Rumford in the Math Alliance League sponsored by the Community Center Gymnastics Team who are the Level 2 University of Southern Maine; (HLS 1129) State Champions: Missy Zadakis, Sara Anderson, Ronnie Jean Bernard, Jessica Flynn, Jeni Lee, Laurie Jonathan "Kipp" Smith, of Troop #149 in Bridgton, Carrie, Melissa Martin. Mary Gill, Amy Marston, for attaining the high rank and distinction of Eagle Michelle Hayo and Coach John Tardiff. The team Scout; (HLS 1130) received 27 medals, 4 personal trophies and the Number 1 team trophy for the State of Maine; (HLS Clifton and Doris Dunn, of Mt. Vernon. who have 1143) dedicated over 65 years of service to their community by providing dispatching for the Mt. Vernon Fire and Hazel R. Dana, a registered nurse on the Pleasant Rescue Departments; (HLS 1131) Point Passamaquoddy Indian Reservation, in appreciation of her years of dedicated service and Sarah Collett, whose great academic achievements commitment in establishing and maintaining health have earned her the high rank of Salutatorian of the services for the members of the Passamaquoddy Tribe Windham High School Class of 1994; (HLS 1132) of the Abnaki Nation of American Indians; (HLS 1144) Jamie Rand, whose great academic achievements Sister Maureen Wallace, teacher and friend of have earned her the high rank of Valedictorian of the Maine'S Native Americans, for 26 years of dedicated Windham High School Class of 1994; (HLS 1133) service as a teacher to the Passamaquoddy Native American school children. Sister Maureen's dynamic Byron and Marilynn Ames, of Auburn, who have been approach to teaching and profound respect for Native recognized by the Central Maine Medical Center for American culture and spirituality have won her a their volunteer service. Mr. and Mrs. Ames have place in the hearts of the tribe's people; (HLS 1145) contributed a combined total of more than 12,000 hours of volunteer time to the medical center; (HLS Doris Kirby. Social Services Director to the 1134) people of Pleasant Point and an advocate for Native Peoples since the 1950's, in appreciation of her 40 Alberta Wentworth, who has received the Lifetime years of dedication and commitment as a teacher, Achievement Award from the Southern Maine Agency on health advisor and counselor to the people of the Aging; (HLS 1135) Passamaquoddy Tribe;'(HLS 1146) Gretchen Goding, of Marshfield, who has earned Mary Mitchell Gabriel, of Indian Township, master the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of. Indian basket maker and the only New Englander to the 1994 graduating class at Machias Memorial High receive the National Heritage Award, presented by the School; (HLS 1136) National Endowment for the Arts for the year 1994; (HLS 1147) Allison Pope, of East Machias, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the Sara Wolverton, of Machias, who has earned the 1994 graduating class at Washington Academy; (HLS distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 1137) 1994 graduating class at Machias Memorial High School; (HLS 1148) Robert Moreau, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating Galen Fox Butler, beloved husband of June Butler class at Washington Academy; (HLS 1138) and father of Gale, Lori and Jody, all of Old Town. Mr. Butler served with the Old Town Police Department Sandi Carver, of Beals. who has earned the and had served in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Air distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 1994 National Guard. He was an active member of the Orono graduating class at Jonesport-Beals High School; (HLS American Legion. Mr. Butler, known as "Red" to 1139) family and friends, dedicated hts life to helping and caring for others and will be missed by the entire Sara Beal, of Beals, who has earned the community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1149) distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating class at Jonesport-Beals High School; Harie Reardon, who received a Governor's Award (HLS 1140) for working towards drug awareness and prevention. Ms. Reardon' worked with the K-Cap group; (HLS 1150) Ruth Daggett, of Durham, on the occasion of her retirement after 32 years of dedicated service as the Kelsey Vaughn, of the Frisbee Hiddle School in Executive Secretary of School Union #30 in Lisbon Kittery, for her excellent second-place performance Falls; (HLS 1141) in the Math. Alliance League sponsored by the University of Southern Haine; (HLS 1151) the Town of Newfield, one of the smallest towns in the southwesternmost county of York, where hills, Michael P. White, of Castle Hill, on the occasion beautiful lakes, ponds, rivers, brooks, plains and of his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service rolling farmlands invite residents and visitors to to the United States Department of Agriculture Soil live life to its fullest. We recognize the town's Conservation Service and in appreciation of his work

47 HOUSE lEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 with the Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District and the natural resource Jessica Huck, whose great academic achievements community; (HlS 1152) have earned her the high rank of Salutatorian of the Caribou High School Class of 1994; (HLS 1164) Jason Cookson, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating Verna Norton, of Caribou, and in extending our class at Glenburn High School; (HlS 1153) warmest wishes on the occasion of her 100th birthday, Hay 27, 1994; (HLS 1165) Michael lynch, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating Tracy Fongemie, who has earned the distinction of class at Glenburn High School; (HlS 1154) being named the Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating class at Hadawaska High School; (HLS 1166) Peter Titula, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 1994 graduating Robin Chasse, who has earned the distinction of class at Glenburn High School; (HlS 1155) being named the Salutatorian of the 1994 graduating class at Hadawaska High School; (HlS 1167) Edna M. Brooker, of Millinocket, known affectionately as "Sister" to family and friends, Tricia Daggett, Christine lipofsky, lisa Pushard, will be sadly missed. Mrs. Brooker was an avid Carrie Therrien, Heather Leet, Hegan McLellan, Heidi gardener and enjoyed crafts. She was a member of the Reynolds, Angela Castonguay, Jessica Cosgrove, Tracy Francis E. Elliott Post Number 4154 of the Veterans lamontagne, Jessica Oliver, Joanne Strout, Hichelle of Foreign War Auxiliary, the Donald V. Henry Post Horin and Tara Tracy; manager Sarah Castonguay; Number 80 of the American legion Auxiliary, the assistant coaches Steve Golden and Patricia Doyle; Millinocket Cemetery Committee and the Millinocket and head coach Linda Laughlin, who captured the 1994 Baptist Church. Mrs. Brooker was a girl scout leader Class B State Softball Championship for Oak Hill High for 10 years; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1156) School; (HLS 1168) Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Smith, of Harrington, and Clayton H. Thomas, Sr., Department Commander of in extending our best wishes on the celebration of AmVets 1993-94, member of Post No. 14, Augusta, a their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 6, 1994; (HlS dedicated and capable leader who has served his town, 1157) state and nation with distinction. Commander Thomas has always been ready to stand and defend his family, Bangor High School Boys Baseball Team, winners of his religion and his country; (HLS 1169) the 1994 Class A State Championship; (HlS 1158) the members and coaches of the Traip Academy the First Haine Heavy Artillery and the living Girls Track Team, winners of the 1994 Class C State History Association, for representing the State of Championship. This is the 1st State Title Haine at the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Championship for the team; (HLS 1170) Petersburg. In the charge of June 18, 1864, the original "First Maine Heavies" suffered the greatest Katie Gentile, a member of the Traip Academy loss of anyone federal regiment in anyone action of Girls Track Team, who won 1st place in the lOO-meter the Civil War, symbolizing the sacrifice and dash event and the sprint relay at the 1994 Class C dedication of the Pine Tree State in the War to Save State Track Championship; (HlS 1171) the Union; (HlS 1159) Rebekah Fletcher, a member of the Traip Academy Ruth E. Kenneson, of Millinocket, beloved wife of Girls Track Team, who won 1st place in the 400-meter the late Charles E. Kenneson. Her death has saddened run and the sprint relay at the 1994 Class C State family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1160) Championship; (HLS 1172) the Senator from Cumberland, Gerard P. Conley, Greg Cyr, a member of the Traip Academy Boys Jr., of Portland, on his retirement from the Haine Track Team, who won 1st place in the triple jump at State legislature. He will be remembered for his the 1994 Class C State Championship; (HLS 1173) humor, patience and understanding. Senator Conley provided outstanding service to the people, and was Jessie Lee, a member of the Traip Academy Girls strongly committed to the neighborhoods of his Track Team, who won 1st place in the sprint relay at district. He had the courage to stand by his the 1994 Class C State Track Championship; (HLS 1174) convictions, even if alone in his views, and always remembered his roots in defending the people's Kate Thompson, a member of the Traip Academy interest; (HlS 1161) . Girls Track Team, who won 1st place in the 100-meter hurdles, the triple jump and the sprint relay at the Timothy Furrow, an educator in the Brewer School 1994 Class C State Track Championship; (HlS 1175) System and cancer survivor, and in extending best wishes on his running trek from the Dana-Farber Floyd W. Hurphy, Jr., a firefighter with the Cancer Institute in Boston to the Eastern Haine Pioneer Hose tompany for 11 years and a former member Medical Center to raise funds for cancer research; of a semi-pro baseball league and coach of a summer (HLS 1162) All-star team in Hillinocket. Hr. Hurphy enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid baseball fan. He Keith Hartin, whose great academic achievements was a member of the Millinocket Lodge of Elks No. have earned him the high rank of Valedictorian of th~ 1521 and a longtime member of the N.R.A.; (IN Caribou High School Class of 1994; (HlS 1163) MEHORIAM) (HLS 1176)

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States Navy. Hr. Fitzpatrick was retired from the Alfred H. Birmingham, of Millinocket, a United States Postal Service and a member of the self-employed trucker for many years and a past noble American Postal Workers Union and Hillinocket Lodge grand and longtime member of the Odd Fellows in Number 1521 of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Patten. Mr. Birmingham enjoyed hunting, fishing and Elks; (IN HEMORIAM) (HLS 1188) gardening; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1177) the Town of Bridgton, where within its boundaries John P. (Jack) Zollo, of Rumford, who was well over a dozen lakes, several mountains, a large inducted into the Haine Sports Hall of Fame on June number of brooks and streams and acres of meadows and 11, 1994. Jack was an A11-Haine, All-East and Little forests attest to its abundance of natural beauty, All-American football guard. Jack has served his and in extending best wishes to the town's residents, town, his state and his nation with distinction and descendants and friends as they celebrate the 200th was wounded four times during World War II and anniversary of the incorporation of the town, received the Silver and Bronze Stars for heroism. February 7, 1794; (HLS 1189) Jack is always ready to stand up to defend his family, his religion and his country; (HLS 1178) Joseph and Patricia Horgan, of Bath, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 8, and in extending a very warm greeting to our 1994. We extend to them our congratulations and our friends and guests from Finland, the dance team very best wishes; (HLS 1190) Wanhapiika and the musicians Soittavat Saarat. We are pleased to welcome them to Honson and Haine and and gratefully extending our congratulations to we thank them for their efforts to strengthen the Patrick Cyr, 20, of Saco, for his heroic and selfless cultural relations and friendship between our two rescue of Hark Hoglund, Jr. (3 years old) and nations; (HLS 1179) Brittany Hoglund (20 months old) from the swift waters of the Saco River on Saturday, Hay 28, 1994. Phidelma Wallace, a lifelong resident of Howland, Without an instant of thought for his own safety, who is retiring after 18 years of service in the Town Patrick dove twice into the river to pull the Office. She has been a loyal and dedicated employee children to shore; (HLS 1191) whose good nature and pleasant disposition always made it a pleasure for people to do town business. Erin Ho1itor, of the Narraguagus High School We extend to her our very best wishes; (HLS 1180) Track Team in Harrington, who was a member of the winning Class C 4 x 400-meter relay race team at the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gagnon, and in extending our 1994 Eastern Haine Track Heet; (HLS 1192) warmest wishes on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1181) Amy Domrad, of the Narraguagus High School Track Team in Harrington, who was a member of the winning Sandy Lynch, of Traip Academy in Kittery, who was Class C 4 x 400-meter relay race team at the 1994 named to the 1994 Maine Sunday Telegram Class C Eastern Haine Track Heet; (HLS 1193) All-Star Softball Team; (HLS 1182) Kristin Polk, of the Narraguagus High School Angela Averill, of Traip Academy in Kittery, who Track Team in Harrington, who was a member of the was named to the 1994 Haine Sunday Telegram Class C winning Class C 4 x 400-meter relay race team at the All-Star Softball Team; (HLS 1183) 1994 Eastern Haine State Track Heet; (HLS 1194) and extending our congratulations to Virginia and Gladys Ganie1, of Harrington, a junior on the Sherman Higgins, of Kittery, on the occasion of their Narraguagus High School Track Team, who won the Class. 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 25. 1994. (HLS 1184) C 1600-meter and the 3200-meter races at the Kaine State Track Heet. She also won the Class C Beatrice Rand Fowler, of Norcross, on the 1600-meter and the 3200-meter races and was a member occasion of her 90th birthday, June 21, 1994. Hrs. of the winning 4 x 400-meter relay race team at the Fowler taught at many one-room schoolhouses around Eastern Kaine Track Heet. Gladys was named to the the state before settling at Norcross in the 1930's; 1994 Kaine Sunday Telegram All-Star Class C Girls (HLS 1185) Track Team; ·(HLS 1195) Frank W. "Lucky" Rush, of Hillinocket, who will Dan Curtis, of Cherryfield, a junior at be missed by family and friends. He worked for the Narraguagus High School, who was named to the 1994 Great Northern Paper Co. for over 30 years, was a Haine Sunday Telegram Class C All-Star Baseball Team member of the Francis E. Elliot Post VFW and the as shortstop; (HLS 1196) Hillinocket Lodge of the Elks No. 1521 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War; Phil Dugas. of Gorham, who was inducted into the (IN HEMORIAM) (HLS 1186) Kaine Baseball Hall of Fame. When at Edward Little High School in Auburn, Phil was the first 2-time Jacqueline H. Pound, of Hi1linocket. The mother winner of the Androscoggin Valley Conference batting of three and grandmother of six. she thoroughly title. hittin9 .394 in 1946. and .420 the next enjoyed her family. friends. flowers and home. She season. We extend to him our congratulations; (HLS will be sadly missed; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 1187) 1197) Robert Z. Fitzpatrick. of Hil1inocket. whose Harold and E1eta Fletcher, of Kars Hill. on the death has saddened family and friends. He was a occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 10, veteran of World War II, serving with the United

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1994. We extend to them our congratulations and very member of the Pulp and Sulfite Union Local No. 12, best wishes; (HLS 1198) whose death has saddened family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1208) the following members of the Greater Rumford Community Gymnastics Squad: Katie Kervin, Beth the administration, staff and children of the Gallagher, Erin Provencher, Amy Zadakis, Miki Payton, Miller Grade School in Waldoboro upon achieving the Kate McKenna, Peggy Gill, Teatra Bousquet and coach prestigious National School of Excellence Award; (HLS Louanne Thibodeau. They won the State Title among 1209) community-based programs in Level 5 and received the first Team Trophy in the State of Maine; (HLS 1199) the Feeley Sisters, Martha, Elizabeth and Amey, of Auburn, who went to England this June to help in the following members of the Greater Rumford the 50th Anniversary remembrances of the D-Day Community Gymnastics Squad: Meagan Thibodeau, invasion of Normandy during World War II. The three Samantha Mayo, Nichole Boucher, Stacey Zadakis, sisters are singers who entertain with the Big Band Melissa Thibodeau and coach Louanne Thibodeau. They sounds, which stir both sadness and victory in the won the State Title among community-based programs in hearts of those who survived the invasion and the Level 6 and received the first Team Trophy in the war. They were most committed to honoring those who State of Maine; (HLS 1200) gave all they had to give during the war; (HLS 1210) Harion M. Hannemann, of Thomaston, on the Mervin P. Harriman, of Rockland, the oldest occasion of her 100th birthday, July 7, 1994. We active senior train conductor, on his 85th birthday, extend to her our very best wishes; (HLS 1201) July 8, 1994. We acknowledge his volunteer service which helped assure the reactivation of the Rockland Gerard and Carmen Laliberte, a well-liked couple line by the Haine Coast Railroad. We extend to him in Augusta's Franco-American community, the St. our very best wishes; (HLS 1211) Augustine Parish and Le Club Calumet, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 20, 1994; Merle and Rebecca Wilcox, of Woodland, on the (HLS 1202) occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, January 22, 1994. We extend to them our congratulations and William "Bud" Gage, of Fort Kent, whose death has very best wishes; (HLS 1212) saddened family and friends. He was an employee of the United States Postal Service for 36 years, a Hannah Jackson, of York High School, who won 1st veteran of World War II and past commander of the place in the 100-meter dash event at the 1994 Class B American Legion Martin-Klein Post No. 133. Mr. Gage State Track Championship; (HLS 1213) was also very active in the St. John Valley· Democratic Committee; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1203) Albert and Ursula Moulton, of York Beach, and in extending best wishes on the occasion of their 40th Gerald A. "Shorty" Barnes, of Millinocket, who Wedding Anniversary, May 15, 1994; (HLS 1214) will be sadly missed by family and friends. He was employed by Great Northern Paper Co. for 34 years, Thomas R. Fawcett, Jr., on the occasion of his was a member of P & S Union Local No. 12 and was a retirement after 19 years of dedicated service as the communicant of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Harbor Haster and Assistant Harbor Master for the Mr. Barnes was an avid outdoorsman and was a Haine Town of York; (HLS 1215) Guide at Buckhorn Camps; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1204) Belinda Kimball, of Medway, for many years of Hary H. MacBride, on the occasion of her service to the citizens of the Katahdin region, retirement as a member of the House of including service to veterans, senior citizens, Repr!sentatives after sixteen years of dedicated people with disabilities, the Katahdin Friends and servlce to the citizens of Presque Isle. the Scouts; (HLS 1216) Representative MacBride served on several legislative committees and was a member of the Reapportionment George W. Walsh, of Millinocket, who is retiring Task Force and the Law and Justice Committee for the from Great Northern Paper Company after almost 40 National Conference of State Legislatures. years of loyal service.- We '~xtend to him our Representative HacBride is well-known and respected congratulations and best wishes; (HlS 1217) for her effective leadership in her community and throughout the state; (HLS 1205) Carroll and Berla Wixon, of Rockland, on the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary on June 3, Blanche S. Surrette, who worked for many years in 1994. Their lives exemplify Christian love and their the family business, Bossie's Boarding House. in never-failing kindness and cheerfulness endear them Millinocket. Mrs. Surrette was a member of the to innumerable friends; (HlS 1218) little Flower Circle No. #392 Daughters of Isabella and was an avid Beano player; "(IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1206) Chris Stevenson, of Wayne, for 21 years of dedicated service as the "Road Connissioner." The Kylie E. lang-Gluscic, daughter of John J. road~ and citizens of Wayne have benefited from his Gluscic and Christine M. lang, of Millinocket, whose expertise and leadership; (HlS 1219) death has saddened family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1207) Arline lovejoy, of Wayne, for 53 years of outstanding and dedicated membership in the Business Camille J. Blanchette, of Millinocket, a longtime and Professional Women Organization. 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good citizenship and deep passion for the benefit of Keith S. Wood, of Boy Scout Troop #622 in others. As a business leader and a teacher in her Manchester, who has attained the high rank and communities, she has enriched the lives of hundreds distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1229) of people. Her leadership and successful life have provided an example for many to follow; (HLS 1220) Jason Syversan, of Hampden, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1230) Peter and Mary Nasse, of Saco, on the occasion of their 25th Wedding Anniversary, August 16, 1994. We Jonathan Syversan, of Hampden, who has attained extend to them our congratulations and best wishes; the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS (HLS 1221) 1231) Fred Douglas, of Winthrop, who is retiring after Stuart and Marion Chaplin, of South Berwick, and 30 years of dedicated service in the Department of in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of Education. His work ethic and experience will be their 60th Wedding Anniversary; (HLS 1232) greatly missed by all who have worked with him; (HLS 1222) Dale and Josephine (Dodie) Olmstead, of Woodland, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Millage E. Kelly Sr., beloved husband of Emily August 24, 1994. We extend to them our (Downs) Kelly, of Millinocket, and a longtime congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1233) employee of the Great Northern Paper Company. Hr. Kelly was a World War II veteran and enjoyed hunting the Greater Rumford Community Center Gymnastics and fishing. He will be sadly missed by his family Squad, for winning the State Title among and friends; (IN MEMORIAH) (HLS 1223) community-based programs in levels 5 and 6; (HLS 1234) Evangeline McNaughton, of Portland, an artist, Representative John Jalbert, of Lisbon, who has poet, community volunteer, communicant of St. served his town, state and nation with distinction Joseph's Church, loving parent and friend, who was a and honor. As the dedicated House Chair of the proud daughter of Portland, Longfellow's beloved Aging, Retirement and Veterans Committee for many "City by the Sea"; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1224) years, Representative Jalbert could always be relied upon to lead the battle, both in committee and on the the officers and crew of the S.S. Jeremiah floor of the House, in all matters concerning O'Brien, the last sailing unaltered World War II veterans. He always stood ready to defend his Liberty Ship, and sole surviving vessel of the family, community and country. Many patriotic people 5000-ship Allied Armada at D-Day, June 6, 1944. of this great and beautiful State have benefited Launched at the South Portland Shipyard in June 1943, because Representative Jalbert walked their way; (HLS she symbolizes the spirit of the 35,000 Haine men and 1235) women who built Liberty Ships from 1941-1945, and the sacrifice of the U.S. Maritime Servicemen and the SFC Robert L. Booth, of Auburn, on his retirement U.S. Armed Guard who sailed them, in the ancient from the Army Reserve. He was a senior instructor Haine tradHion of "Those that go down to the Sea in with the 76th Training Division and has served in Ships"; (HLS 1225) units in Lewiston, Augusta and Bangor. We extend to him our congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1236) The South Portland Shipyard Society, dedicated to the preservation of the historic contribution of the the Shakers, who reside at the Shaker Village at 35,000 Haine men and women who built 236 Liberty Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester and all the Shakers Ships at the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in Haine as they celebrate their 200th anniversary. East and West Yards in South Portland, from The settlement in New Gloucester is one of the last 1941-1945, and who sailed Liberty Ships in the U.S. Shaker settlements in the nation. The Shakers have Maritime Service and U.S. Armed Guard, in the Maine contributed to the rich diverse cultural and tradition of "Those that go down to the Sea in religious heritage of our State and are good Ships"; (HLS 1226) neighbors to all the citizens of Maine; (HLS 1237) Florence Leighton, on the occasion of her Susan Romatzick, of Winthrop, who will be greatly retirement from Heals for Maine and in extending our missed. In her short life, Susan gave generously of best wishes on the occasion of her 86th birthday on herself to her community and will be remembered for August 22, 1994. Florence retired in 1973 after 40 her active involvement with environmental issues, her years of employment in the public and private sector involvement with the Southern Haine Technical College and has more recently been very active in volunteer and as the chairperson of the Winthrop Planning work. She has served as the site manager for Heals Board; (IN HEHORIAH) (HLS 1238) for Haine in Dexter since June 1978 and her dedication and efforts have been instrumental in the Alton and Beryl Avery, of Athens, on the occasion success of the program; (HLS 1227) of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, September 1, 1994. We extend our congratulations and very best John and Marcadais Black, of Hillinocket, wishes; (HLS ~239) formerly of Bangor, who celebrated the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary on June 24, 1994; Richard Jero1man, on his retirement after 20 (HLS 1228) years of service as Chief of Police and Constable for the Town of Vassalboro. Chief Jerolman is a former Police Officer of the Year for Somerset and Kennebec

51 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIMENTS - DECEMBER 2, 1992 - DECEMBER 6, 1994 counties, and has given above and beyond the call of Sean Kuietauskas, of lisbon Falls, on attaining duty in his years of public service; (HLS 1240) the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations; (HlS 1251) Janice Isaly, of Windsor, who was awarded the Governor's Medal for outstanding performance in the Ide11a Harter, of Auburn, who was presented with field of substance abuse prevention. We extend our the Mi1ken Family Foundation Educators Award. She congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1241) was 1 of 5 teachers honored for achievement with the 1994 Maine Educator Award for being an exceptional the Blue Hill American Legion Post for their educator. We extend our congratulations; (HlS 1252) generosity, kindness and patriotism. Members of the post give selflessly of their time to personally Rebecca A. Young, of Solon Elementary School, who welcome the troops as they journey home from their has graduated from the National Geographic Society's overseas duties and again set foot on American soil. 1994 Instructional leadership Institute in Washington They have been greeting members of the service at D.C. She was 1 of 63 teachers selected on a Bangor International Airport since March, 1991; (HLS competitive basis from 31 states, Washington D.C. 1242) and Puerto Rico to participate. We extend ou~ congratulations; (HlS 1253) the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Hancock County, for bei ng named "Best Overseas Soci ety" and laurence P. Bagley, of Winthrop, for almost 9 overall "International Festival Winner" at the first decades of service for the public good. As a former annual International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in legislator, superintendent of schools, principal, Buxton, England for their performance of "Utopia coach and school play director, he has been dedicated Unlimited." We extend to them our congratulations; to public education and senior citizen's issues in (HLS 1243) the State of Maine. Mr. Bagley and his wife of 65 years, Grace, have been vital members of their Frank D. Larlee, a well-known and respected communities. They exemplify the highest family resident of Millinocket, who retired as a train values and community service and in 1994 were master for the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad after 44 selected as the Maine Grandparents of the Year; (HLS years of service. He was active in civic affairs, 1254) having served as president of the Millinocket Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Deaconate Board Rachel C. Kidman, who was named Honor Essayist of of the First Congregational Church. "Red," as he was the 1994 graduating class of Deering High School in affectionately known, was also a longtime member of Portland; (HLS 1255) several masonic orders, the Anah Temple Shrine, of Bangor, and the Northern Penobscot Shrine Club; (IN Jacob Stass-Handwerker, who was named Honor MEMORIAM) (HLS 1244) Essayist of the 1994 graduating class of Deering High School in Portland; (HLS 1256) Clare Stewart and David Perry on their Wedding Day, Saturday, October 8, 1994 in Stevenson, Heather B. Thompson, who has earned the title of Maryland. We extend our congratulations and best Commended Student of the 1994 graduating class of wishes as you begin your life together; (HLS 1245) Deering High School in Portland; (HLS 1257) the Residents of Franklin Towers, of Portland, Kimberly A. Tudor, who was named Salutatorian of upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary. As the 1994 graduating class of Deering High School in Maine's first and largest high-rise congregate Portland; (HLS 1258) housing for senior citizens, Franklin Towers has served them for a quarter-century with diligence, Zhao Teng Chen, who has earned the title of dedication and an appreciation of the contributions Commended Student of the 1994 graduating class of of their generation to Maine, the "Pine Tree State"; Deering High School in Portland; (HlS 1259) (HLS 1246) Ashley C. Flynn, who has earned the title of Andrew J. Cole, of Troop #177 in Washburn, on Valedictorian, of the 1994 graduating class of Deering attaining the high rank and distinction of Eagle High School in Portland; (HlS 1260) Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; (HlS 1247) Joseph and Eva Marquis, of Millinocket, and in extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their Susan Clement Farrar, of Bethel, for over 59 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 3, 1994; (HlS 1261) years of teaching theater and dance to both children and adults. She began teaching in 1935 and Ernest and Laura Mitchell on their 50th Wedding' established the Children's Dance Theater of Bethel in Anniversary, September 16, 1994. We extend our 1957, where she continues to teach in a new studio congratulations and best wishes; (HlS 1262) built for her by the townspeople of Bethel. We extend our congratulations and very best wishes; (HlS Adrian and Ruby Carver, of Ht. Chase, on their 1249) 50th. Wedding' Anniversary, September 13, 1994. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; (HlS 1263) Ben T. Hoore and Nettie R. Hoore, of Rockwood, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Matthew K. Huston, of Orono and Millinocket, October 4, 1994. We extend our congratulations and whose death as the result of an accident has saddened best wishes; (HLS 1250) family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1264)

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Hazel Manchester Hawkes, now of falmouth, formerly of Windham, on the occasion of her 100th Honorable Albert Theriault, Representative from birthday, August 25, 1994. She is an accomplished Rumford and in extending our warmest wishes on the herbalist whose home was known as the "House of occasion of his 86th birthday, November 2, 1994. Herbs." We extend our congratulations and best Representative Theriault was House Chair of the wishes; (HlS 1265) Aging, Retirement and Veterans Committee for many years and served his town, state and nation with H. Allen Ryan, the 1994 recipient of the distinction. He was known in the legislature as a Outstanding Citizen Award by le Club Calumet. It is gentleman with credibility, integrity and capability, the highest honor given to a nonmember and is awarded had the respect of his colleagues and was known as for the years of support he has given to the Club, someone who would fight for his people. We are all and for the many hours he has dedicated to his better off because he walked our way; (HlS 1278) business, affiliations, associations and civic groups; (HlS 1266) laurence Pierce Bagley, beloved husband of Grace Bagley, well-known and respected resident of James Joseph Melvin, of Troop 189 in fort Kent, Winthrop, former legislator, superintendent of who has attained the high rank and distinction of schools, principal and coach, who will be long Eagle Scout; (HlS 1267) remembered for his dedication to public education and senior citizen's issues; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1279) John Walter Carbone, of Troop 189 in fort Kent, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Aaron lewis, of falmouth, who was the individual Eagle Scout; (HlS 1268) Scholastic Chess Champion on the Senior High School level for the State of Maine in 1994; (HlS 1280) Matthew Michaud, of Troop 189 in fort Kent, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Michael Smith, of Wayne, who was the individual Scout; (HlS 1269) Scholastic Chess Champion on the Junior High level for the State of Maine in 1994; (HlS 1281) Mark Theriault, of Troop 189 in fort Kent, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Esther Crowley Taylor, of Old Orchard Beach, on Scout; (HlS 1270) the dedication of the Esther Taylor Children's Park to honor her for over 50 years of caring and selfless Don David Berube, of Troop 189 in fort Kent, who service to the community. She became Old Orchard has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Beach Tax Collector in 1943 and has also served on Scout; (HlS 1271) the School Board and the Town Council, was Town Clerk and in 1983 was named Citizen of the Year. She has lucas W. Patch, of Boy Scout Troop #317 in been a Teacher's Aide for over 25 years and has Sanford, who has attained the high rank and helped and inspired many. We extend our warmest distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1272) congratulations; (HlS 1282) Barbara S. Arms, of Vassalboro, District Office Adeline Jandreau, of St. francis, for her service Manager for the Kennebec Soil and Water Conservation to the community on the local, state and federal District, who is retiring after 23 years of loyal levels, which included 27 years as a school teacher service and dedication in assisting landowners with and 23 years as a postmistress and in extending our matters concerning soil and water conservation; (HlS warmest wishes on the occasion of her 80th birthday; 1274) (HlS 1283) the Greater Portland Chapter of the NAACP on the Theresa H. Scarano, of Millinocket, who will be occasion of its 30th anniversary (1964-94). for a greatly missed by family and friends. She was generation the NAACP has championed the cause of employed by the Millinocket School Department as equal rights and equal opportunity for all people in director of school services and was actively involved Maine, the Pine Tree State, and proudly carries that in many educational, charitable and civic challenge on to a new generation in the 21st century; organizations; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1284) (HlS 1275) Kathryn M. Boutaugh, of Milltnocket, whose death Nancy Sewall Cunningham, on the special occasion has saddened family and friends. She was employed by of her 100th birthday, October 7, 1994.- A lifelong the Millinocket School Department for ten years and resident of Island falls, Nancy is the daughter of also worked at the Millinocket ford-Hercury Garage; William Sewall, who was a guide and a personal friend (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1285) of President Theodore Roosevelt. Her century of memories includes attending President Roosevelt's Dorothy Clark, of Crystal and Gardiner, who will inauguration ceremony; (HlS 1276) be missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1286) the Elizabeth Wadsworth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution upon the honored occasion Edith P. Walsh, of Millinocket, whose death has of its centennial year. for over a century the saddened family and friends. She was formerly Wadsworth chapter has preserved and promoted the employed at the Millinocket Regional Hospital and at ideals of independence, patriotism and pride, which the U.S. Envelope Co. in Connecticut. She was a are the heritage of all daughters and sons of Maine, member of the VfW Auxiliary and the AARP of the "Pi ne Tree State," for the 21st century to come; Millinocket; (IN MEMORIAM) (HlS 1287) (HlS 1277)

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Steven H. Tweedie, of Boy Scout Troop #25 in December 25, 1994. We extend our best wishes and Hermon, who has attained the high rank and congratulations; (HLS 1300) distinction of Eagle Scout; (HLS 1288) the following members of the Greater Rumford David Cowa11is, of Boy Scout Troop #25 in Hermon, Community Gymnastics Team: Leah Madigan, Tracy who has attained the high rank and distinction of Glover, Tasha Hebert and Coach louanne Thibodeau. Eagle Scout; (HLS 1289) They won the second place Team Trophy in the State of Maine among community-based programs in level 8; (HlS Harry J. Raye, of Perry, recipient of the "Radio 1301 ) Operator Wings" given by the Chinese Air Force for outstanding sacrifice for freedom and service during the following members of the Greater Rumford World War II; (HLS 1290) Community Gymnastics Team: Beth Holman, Yaicha Provencher, Emily Rainville. Sarah Madigan, Valerie Harland and Eleanor Priestley, of Clark's Island, Hartin, Georgiana Henry, lacey Bousquet, Amy Hebert, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Jennifer Flynn and Coach lou anne Thibodeau. They won October 15, 1994. We extend our congratulations and the second place Team Trophy in the State of Haine best wishes; (HLS 1291) among community-based programs in level 4; (HlS 1302) William M. Detweiler, member of American Legion James Emile laPoint, of Millinocket, who will be Post #307 in New Orleans, louisiana, who is National missed by family and friends. He worked for the Commander of the American legion for the year Great Northern Paper Company for 33 years and was a 1994--1995, a dedicated leader who has served his veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II; city, state and nation with distinction. Commander (IN HEMORIAH) (HlS 1303) Detweiler has always been ready to stand and defend his family, his religion and his country. The people Harguerite "Peg" Dyer, of Hil1inocket, whose of America are better off because he has walked their death has saddened family and friends. Hrs. Dyer way; (HlS 1292) enjoyed playing the violin and was a former member of the Bangor Symphony Orchestra. She was a school Hilda louise Espling, of Caribou, and in nurse, a county nurse for the Haine State Bureau of extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of her Health and a mill nurse for Great Northern Paper 100th birthday, November 12, 1994; (HlS 1293) Company. She also worked for the American Red Cross. She was a member of O.E.S. Sunset Chapter No. the Zippel Energy Group of the Zippel School of 53, Skowhegan, and a member of the First Presque Isle for having been named one of the ten Congregational Church of Hillinocket; (IN HEMORIAH) national winners of the President's Environmental (HlS 1304) Youth Award. We extend our congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer York and her class: April Alley, Christina lewis C. Foote, of Millinocket and Silver Craft, Jesse Cray, Michael Fisher, Bethany George, Springs, Florida, who will be sadly missed by family Erica Harding, James Hathaway, Yuran lu, Joey Madore, and friends. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving Brianna Harston, Marcus Nadeau, Shane Nibby, Nicholas with the 15th Infantry Division. He was employed by Pelkey, Belinda St. Jean, Felicia Watananuchit, Great Northern Paper Company. Mr. Foote loved Terrence White, Mathew Williams and Angela Zullo; hunting, trapping and fishing, which he did for 65 (HlS 1294) years in Haine; (IN MEMORIAH) (HlS 1305) Harold and Francena Philbrick, of Corinth, and in Brandin Turner. of Rumford. who was one of the extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their 102 finalists, out of more than 50,000 entries, in an 50th Wedding Anniversary, October 26, 1994; (HlS 1295) art contest sponsored by the United States Postal Service and HcDonald's Restaurants; (HlS 1306) Steven Currier, whose brave and heroic actions were directly responsible for saving the lives of his Greater Portland landmarks, on the occasion of parents when a fire broke out in their home. Steven its 30th Anniversary, 1964--1994. For three decades, was recognized by the National Fire Protection landmarks has encouraged preservation and Association for his bravery; (HLS 1296) appreciation of our rich·architectural heritage, and by example has taught that our built environment Jessica Currier, whose brave and heroic actions symbolizes eternal Haine values of community pride, were directly responsible for saving the lives of her individual effort and building for the future parents when a fire broke out in their home. Jessica generations in Greater Portland, longfellow's beloved was recognized by the National Fire Protection "Ci ty by the Sea"; (HlS 1307) Association for her bravery; (HLS 1297) Jamie H. Bell, of Boy Scout Troop #184 in Milford and Flora Adams, of Easton, and in Caribou, for attaining the high rank and distinction extending our warmest wishes on the occasion of their of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1308) 50th Wedding Anniversary, July 14, 1994; (HLS 1298) Steven A: Smith, of Boy Scout Troop #184 in the students of the Princeton Elementary School Caribou, for attaining the high rank and distinction for reading over 1,000 books in the first 50 days of of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1309) the school year; (HLS 1299) Matthew R. Bossie, of Boy Scout Troop #184 in Mr. and Mrs. Everard Farren, of Harrington, on Caribou, for attaining the high rank and distinction the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1310)

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enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending Blue Grass Albert Burbank Eliot, of South Thomaston, a Festivals; (IN HEHORIAH) (HlS 1322) former member of the Haine State legislature. He was elected to the Haine House of Representatives in 1934 Hr. and Hrs. Warren D. Schnaars, of Cherryfield, and served for two terms, served three terms in the on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Haine Senate and was also a former selectman and October 14, 1994. We extend our best wishes and School Committee member in Thomaston. Hr. Eliot was congratulations; (HlS 1323) a member of many social and civic organizations and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and Coach Bob Dyer and the Katahdin lady Cougars, for community; (IN HEHORIAH) (HlS 1311) winning the 1994 Class C Girls Soccer State Championship. We extend our congratulations; (HlS Chris Bernier, of Boy Scout Troop #443 in 1324) Winslow, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1312) Kargaret l. Goodale, of Augusta, on her retirement after 33 years of loyal and devoted Bernie l. and Janet Andrews, of North Caribou, on service to Haine State Government, most recently as the occasion of their 60th Wedding Anniversary, June Office Hanager in the Division of Public Health 2, 1994. They are the parents of 5, the Nursing in the Department of Human Services; (HlS grandparents of 3 and great-grandparents of 2. We 1325) extend our congratulations and best wishes; (HlS 1313) Pauline Curtis, upon her retirement after 16 years of thoughtful, dedicated service as Treasurer Richard N. lord Jr., of Presque Isle, who was of Knox County. Hs. Curtis served the people of Knox selected the 1994 Outstanding Biology Teacher for the County with the patience, tact and wisdom that have State of Haine by the National Association of Biology endeared her to all; (HlS 1326) Teachers, in conjunction with Prentice-Hal1 Publishing Co. This award is given to those who have Bradford Daziell, Ph.D., author, historian and made valuable contributions to the profession and to Dorothy Healey Professor of literature Emeritus at students. We extend our congratulations; (HlS 1314) Westbrook College, Portland, who enriched generations of Haine students and who made bright the World of Downeast Horizons, on the occasion of the 20th Haine letters; (IN HEHORIAH) (HlS 1327) anniversary of its founding and in extending best wishes for continuing success in providing quality The Windham High School Girls Soccer Team, who services for mentally retarded citizens of Hancock won the Class B State Championship for the second County; (HlS 1315) year in a row. We extend our congratulations on its achievement; (HlS 1328) Howard Dakin, of the Belfast Police Department, for saving a life on October 20, 1994 by rescuing a Roger Young, coach of the Windham High School person from a burning building and administering Girls Soccer Team. His team won the Class B State CPR. We commend his bravery and valor in the face of Championship for the second year in a row and he was great danger, and we extend our congratulations; (HlS named "Coach of the Year." We extend our 1316) congratulations; (HlS 1329) Bryan Cunningham, of the Belfast Police Joanne Kellogg, of Windham, who is retiring as Department, who helped save a life on October 20, Town librarian after 12 years of dedicated and 1994 by assisting Officer Dakin in the rescue of a conscientious service. We extend our person from a burning building. We commend his congratulations; (HlS 1330) bravery and valor in the face of great danger, and we extend our congratulations; (HlS 1317) Keith Brian Burby, of Troop No. 16 in Brewer, on attaining the high rank and distinction of Eagle Virginia H. Foster, of Skowhegan, who has been Scout. We extend our congratulations and best named the Business and Professional Woman of the wishes; (HlS 1331) Year; (HlS 1318) Fabian Felix Corriveau, of- Troop No. 565 in Coach Bob Dyer and the Katahdin lady Cougars, Bethel, on attaining the high rank and distinction of winners of the 1994 Eastern Kaine Class C Girls Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and best Soccer Championship; (HlS 1319) wishes; (HlS 1332) Coach Brian Fitzpatrick and the Hodgdon lady Packard's Camps, on Sebec lake, on their 100 Hawks, who were runners-up in the 1994 Eastern Kaine years of quality and friendly service to their Class C Girls Soccer Championship; (HlS 1320) visitors and guests. Jerry Packard and Burt Packard are Kaine Guides who are carrying on the strong Jonathan Jamison, of Boy Scout Troop #478 in sporting tradition of their family as they serve Orono-Veazie, who has attained the high rank and those from out of state as well as from Kaine. We distinction of Eagle Scout; (HlS 1321) extend our congratulations and best wishes; (HlS 1333) Arthur H. linscott, of Hi1linocket, whose death Regi na 1d "Butch" Guay, of Rumford, whose death has saddened family and friends. He was employed as has saddened family and friends. The people of the a pipefitter at Great Northern Paper Company where he great State of Kaine have lost a dedicated public was a member of the fire brigade. Hr. Linscott servant. He was very active in local politics and

55 HOUSE LEGISLATIVE SENTIHENTS - DECEHBER 2, 1992 - DECEHBER 6, 1994 had served as County Commissioner since 1984. Butch Ray Lund, of Saco, who was selected as one of served his town, state and nation with distinction. America's Top Teachers by the Disney Foundation. We His credibility, capability and dedication and the extend our congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1345) respect of his many friends was outstanding. His friendly smile and "helping hand" will be greatly Katie Rowan, a senior at Traip Academy in missed; (IN HEMORIAH) (HLS 1334) Kittery, who was elected to the Second Team All-State Class C Field Hockey Team; (HLS 1346) Roger Willette, of Augusta, on the occasion of his retirement from the Augusta City Council, where Tyler Lakin, a defensive back for Traip Academy he served from 1980 to 1994. We extend our in Kittery, who was elected to the Campbell Super congratulations and very best wishes; (HLS 1335) Conference All-Star Football Team; (HLS 1347) Lloyd Drinkwater, of Belfast, on the occasion of Katie Gentile, a senior forward for Traip Academy his retirement after many years of thoughtful and in Kittery, who was elected to the First Team dedicated service. Hr. Drinkwater served the people All-State Class C Field Hockey Team; (HLS 1348) of his community, Waldo County and the State as a member of the House of Representatives during the Herschel Almon Smith and Elizabeth Joan Smith, of 108th through the 112th Legislatures, as a county Mars Hill. on the occasion of their 50th Wedding commissioner for Waldo County and as a member of the Anniversary, November 26, 1994. We extend our Maine Highway Safety Commission with the patience, congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1349) tact and wisdom that have endeared him to all; (HLS 1336) Rita Barr, of Pembroke, who was named the 1994 Outstanding Adult Education Vocational Teacher of the Rita Daigle, of Hadawaska. who will be sadly Year for the State of Maine. We extend our missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1337) congratulations; (HLS 1350) Aline Lavertu, of Madawaska, who will be greatly Dorothy Currier, of Augusta, on the occasion of missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1338) her 90th birthday, December 9, 1994. We extend our congratulations and very best wishes; (HLS 1351) the Orono Red Riots, who, against all odds, rose to the top of the Class B Division, to become the Janet St. Michel, who has been elected to the 1994 Maine State Football Champions; (HLS 1339) office of National President of the American Veterans Auxiliary; (HLS 1352) Robert A. Adams, of Millinocket, who was a Senior at Stearns High School. He had a brown belt in Hichael Levasseur, known as Penny to most people, karate and enjoyed hunting and camping. He will be on her retirement from the Farmers Home sadly missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAH) Administration after over 26 years of dedicated (HLS 1340) service. She worked at the County Office in Caribou and served in various positions as she advanced from Lillian L. Horey, of Millinocket, whose death has Clerk Typist to County Loan Technician. We extend saddened family and friends. She had worked with her our congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1353) late husband, Dr. Lloyd W. Morey, assisting him in his practice for many years and was a former member Richard Heath, on his retirement from the Farmers of the Contract Bridge Club and the Rebekah Lodge; Home Administration, after almost 30 years of (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1341) dedicated service. He worked in the county offices of Houlton, Presque Isle and Fort Fairfield in Angus "Scotty" HcDonne11, of Millinocket, who had various capacities, including District Director for worked for Great Northern Paper Company for almost 40 Aroostook County. We extend our congratulations and years and was a member of BPOE Lodge 1521. He will best wishes to him; (HLS 1354) be missed by family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1342) Ambrose Maxim. an 81-year old Winthrop native and veteran, well-known as the Grand Harshal of Hemorial Jackie Tselikis, R.N., a school nurse for Old Day parades, who has performed 1700 hours of Orchard Beach, was honored as Maine's first School volunteer service at the Veterans Administration Nurse of the Year by the Maine Association of School Hospital at Togus. Hr. Maxim's dedication is Nurses. She was chosen for excellence in school appreciated by the citizens of Maine; (HLS 1355) nursing. her dedication to the health and welfare of the students in her school district, her D. Renaud Brochu, for his contributions in contributions to the community and state and for her genealogical research, which have enabled numerous professional contributions to the Maine Association people to find their roots. This research will be of School Nurses. We extend our congratulations; instrumental in linking Canadian and United States (HLS 1343) citizens and in promoting international good will and cooperation; ~HLS 1356) Esther Quigg Pettengill, of Island Falls. on the occasion of her 80th birthday. December 1, 1994. She Winfield Smith. of Here Point, Brunswick, who kept the accounts in balance for many years as spent his entire life doing what he liked best, bookkeeper for the Hilliken Hemorial Hospital. We working on the lands and waters of Casco Bay. He extend our congratulations and very best wishes; (HLS will also be remembered for his service to his 1344) customers, his family and his God. He was a true "Downeast Gentleman"; (IN HEMORIAM) (HLS 1357)

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Kachinski, of Here Point in Brunswick, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, November 11, 1994. We extend our congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 1358) Aline M. Corbin, of Millinocket, whose death has saddened family and friends; (IN MEHORIAM) (HLS 1359) Hrs. Edridge Saucier on the occasion of her 90th birthday, October 27, 1994. We extend our warmest congratulations; (HLS 1360) the Bath Auxiliary of Hid Coast Hospital for 50 years of service to the Hid Coast and Bath Memorial Hospital. The Bath Auxiliary was created in June 1944 during World War II to help the community deal with war conditions. Auxiliary members today continue their support of the Bath Hospital through their operation of the coffee and gift shops and volunteer activities. Their fund-raising efforts buy equipment for the hospital and provide health career scholarships for students; (HLS 1361) Bernice H. Brown, an original member of the first Bath Auxiliary Board, for her outstanding 50 years of service; (HLS 1362) Christine Curtis Summerton, an original member of the first Bath Auxiliary Board, for her outstanding 50 years of service; (HLS 1363)

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