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PAGE 6 PAGES COMMUNITY MEMORIAL DAY 10-11 Miosac Club earns top Schedule of events improvement contest honor in the region on Monday Inaugural Walk to Wake the Silence raises $6,000 for JD Foundation

By Stuart Hedstrom our first walk,” JD Foundation President Cheryl Mo- Staff Writer rin said as participants gathered at the Piscataquis DOVER-FOXCROFT — A group 75 walked over Regional YMCA, which hosted the event along with three miles through the streets of Dover-Foxcroft on the foundation, before heading out. “It’s overwhelm- the morning of May 21 in the Abbot-based JD Foun- ing, it’s emotional.” dation’s first Walk to Wake the Silence. Those taking “We have 75 registered already, that’s great for part in the five kilometer walk and ceremonies raised the first year,” Morin said shortly before the Walk to nearly $6,000 for the nonprofit organization serving Wake the Silence opening ceremony. Maine through suicide prevention and anti-bullying The PRYMCA entrance featured posters promot- education by providing holistic approaches and help- ful tools to individuals who seek such support. Please see Page 8, “We had 40 pre-register which is phenomenal for WALK Post office delivers 8,000

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom pounds to food cupboards COMMUNITY CITIZEN OF THE YEAR — Sherry French of Guilford was presented with the Valley Grange’s 2016 Community Citizen of the Year honor at the Grange By Stuart Hedstrom the National Association of Let- pounds is new a record for the Hall in Guilford on May 20, in recognition of her countless volunteer efforts in the Staff Writer ter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out town facility and about 1,500 region. French’s husband Jim, second from left, received the award in 2002. Pictured DOVER-FOXCROFT — Hunger Food Drive. Between more pounds than last year. She Letter carriers working out of the five rural routes, two city explained four zip codes operate with Sherry and Jim French are Valley Grange Lecturer Walter Boomsma, left, and the Dover-Foxcroft post office carriers and items dropped off out of Dover-Foxcroft “and all Valley Grange Master Jim Annis, right. picked up more than just out-go- in the post office lobby, 8,000 food collected in the zip code ing mail on Saturday, May 14 as pounds of food was collected. they also collected yellow bags Dover-Foxcroft Postmaster Please see Page 6, filled with non-perishables for Loretta Dube said the 8,000 FOOD French is Valley Grange Citizen of the Year By Stuart Hedstrom Jim Annis said seemingly every she has been involved with the Staff Writer time he picks up the newspaper Piscataquis Chamber of Com- GUILFORD — A woman he sees French volunteering merce for over a decade, served who gives back in countless somewhere in the region. Valley on the Dover-Foxcroft Shire- ways was honored by the Valley Grange Lecturer Walter Booms- town Homecoming Committee Grange with the 2016 Commu- ma said French’s husband Jim for 18 years and spent an even nity Citizen of the Year honor. was the 2002 Community Citi- longer period of time as a hos- Family and friends of Guilford zen of the Year recipient, and he pice volunteer. resident Sherry French gath- said as a couple they are a huge French said she has called ered at the Grange Hall on the asset to the area. Stephen King to ask the author evening of May 20 to recognize “I am here to accept not for to fund the costs for a Tim Sam- French and all she does for oth- myself but for everyone who’s ple show at the Center Theatre ers. helped me,” French said after In presenting the award to being presented with a framed Please see Page 7, French, Valley Grange Master certificate. She mentioned how CITIZEN

Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom A VISIT TO THE POST OFFICE — SeDoMoCha Elementary School kindergartners took a field trip to the post office in Dover-Foxcroft, as well as Will’s Shop ‘n Save Man dies while fishing at Long Pond just down the street, on the morning of May 20. The young students learned how to By Nick Sambides standing alone in the canoe other watercraft, boarded it and write friendly letters and they wrote such correspondence to their siblings and parents. BDN Staff when three friends on shore saw went to the floating Pullyard. Postmaster Loretta Dube explained how letters need addresses, return addresses and TOWNSHIP A, Range 11, him fall over into the water and They pulled him from the wa- stamps in order to be mailed, and the students had their choice of several stamps -- Maine — A Dover-Foxcroft then called 911. He was wearing ter. Attempts to revive Pullyard man died after falling from a ca- a flotation device, Maine - War were unsuccessful, MacDonald provided by the post office -- to put on their envelopes before dropping these items in noe into the water while fishing den Service Cpl. John MacDon- said. the out-going mail slot to be delivered the next day. Dube also taught about mailbox on Saturday on Long Pond, offi- ald said in a brief statement. safety, having an adult go by the roadside to pick up the mail, and the kindergartners cials said Monday. His friends raced to another Please see Page 6, each received a packet of coloring pages and booklets to take home. Kevin Pullyard, 52, was campsite, where they found an- DROWNING Dual state singles qualifiers Tree plantings adds to Pirates’ tennis growth recognize

GUILFORD — It wasn’t tennis team was hosting a Arbor Week that many springs ago when match. the tennis courts were typ- The local tennis world has Club celebrates ically unoccu- changed dramatically in re- pied at the recre- The Sports cent years, not only with the 80th anniversary ation area across OBSERVER expansion of the tennis com- from Goulette’s By Ernie Clark plex at Foxcroft Academy By Stuart Hedstrom IGA while the from two to four courts but Staff Writer adjacent base- with the introduction of boys DOVER-FOXCROFT — For ball field and and girls varsity tennis teams the fourth year in a row, the playground at Piscataquis Community town of Dover-Foxcroft has rec- were filled with Secondary School, where ognized Arbor Week (May 15- kids after school the courts are now one of the 20) with the planting of a tree each day. more popular aspects of the in the community. This year a Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom About the recreation area after school hydrangea tree was placed at the ARBOR WEEK AND ANNIVERSARY TREES — A pair of hydrangea trees have only time the during the spring. Marion Doore Park on Pleasant been planted at the Marion Doore Park in Dover-Foxcroft, in recognition of Arbor courts got significant use was And the Pirates have en- Street during a May 18 cere- to help ease the burden on the joyed considerable tennis mony. A second hydrangea tree Week as well as the 80th anniversary of the local GFWC/Miosac Club and the 125th Burns-Johnson memorial ten- success. Since the program was planted in recognition of anniversary of the national General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Town officials and nis courts a few miles down the 80th anniversary of the Do- club members took part in a tree planting ceremony on May 18 at the Marion Doore Route 15 in Dover-Foxcroft Please see Page 5, ver-Foxcroft-based GFWC/Mi- Park on Pleasant Street, which is maintained as a public green space by the GFWC/ when the Foxcroft Academy TENNIS osac Club — the club maintains Miosac Club. the green space for the commu- nity — and 125th anniversary of you can just relax,” he said, School, Kiwanis Park and Fox- upon towns that demonstrate the national General Federation saying the town is indebted to croft Academy being the pre- excellence in forestry manage- Local man suffers severe burns of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) the GFWC/Miosac Club for its vious recipients — to ensure ment. Since earning the recog- “It’s really important to have work at the Marion Doore Park. Dover-Foxcroft lives up to its nition four years ago, the town By Judy Harrison considered suspicious, but a cause these spaces in our communi- Clukey said the last four years designation as a Tree City USA BDN Staff could not be determined because of ty,” Town Manager Jack Clukey trees have been planted across Community by the Arbor Day Please see Page 7, ATKINSON — A local man suf- the extensive damage. said. “It’s a quiet place where town — with the SeDoMoCha Foundation, an honor bestowed TREE fered severe burns Saturday night, when his house at 405 Maple Road caught fire. James Wellington, 50, was being treated at Maine Med- ical Center in Portland, Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Direct Direct Department of Public Safety, said Monday. vent/high vent/high Craig Young, 64, escaped the fire uninjured. e ciency e ciency The state fire marshal’s office said the house and an adjacent camper were flattened in the blaze, reported just after 10 p.m. Saturday. Dover-Foxcroft•(207) 564-3406 or 1-800-546-3835 McCausland said the fire is not www.mckusickpetroleum.com Page 2, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, May 25, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Dexter college grad’s Foxcroft unique wedding proposal Academy attracts nationwide attention Honor By Jen Lynds tracted the attention of local and was going to say a few words of Roll BDN Staff national media, including ABC congratulations to all of them,” PRESQUE ISLE — When News, Good Morning America, Babine said. Editor’s Note: Some students’ the 154 graduates marched Fox News, Inside Edition and He did congratulate his class- names were inadvertently omit- out of the University of Maine CBS. mates and then, he added that ted from the Foxcroft Academy at Presque Isle’s 107th Com- Babine said he managed to he had “a special someone here third-quarter honor roll. The Ob- mencement ceremony at Wie- pull off the proposal with the that I want to do something im- server apologizes for the error. den Gymnasium on Saturday, support of UMPI President portant with.” The corrected honor roll appears May 14, they all had their new Linda Schott and other college In the video posted on You- below in its entirety. diplomas with them. administrators, who, as a ruse, Tube by the university of the Grade 9 — High honors: Only one graduate, however, called him up to the podium af- commencement, Babine can be Shania Bates, Brigid Casey, Lau- walked out of that building with ter commencement was nearly seen striding off the podium and ren Cooper, Nicolas Daneman, a new fiancee. over to “say a few words to his down an aisle before getting Jonathan Feix, Madison Hall, During the ceremony, Tim- classmates.” down on one knee in front of Contributed photo Abigail Henderson, Spencer Ire- othy Babine, a member of the “It was really important both Hamilton. BIG SURPRISE — Hayley Hamilton, a fine arts major at land, Gavyn Moreshead, Cailin graduating Class of 2016, sur- to college officials and to me Her hand goes over her mouth the University of Maine at Presque Isle, got the surprise Seavey, Dustin Simmons, Mat- prised the entire audience when that this proposal not take away and she nods yes before Babine of her life when graduating senior Tim Babine proposed thew Spooner, Hannah Sprecher at the end of the ceremony, he from the fact that commence- places an engagement ring on during UMPI’s commencement May 14. and Hunter Watt. Honors: Hunt- got down on one knee and asked ment was a day for all my class- her finger as the crowd -vigor er Annis, Jared Atkinson, Mak- Hayley Hamilton, a fine arts ma- mates,” Babine told the BDN on ously applauds and cheers. enzie Beaudry, Julia Brasslett, jor, to marry him. She said yes. Tuesday. “It was not just my day Babine, a Dexter resident who pursuing outdoor recreation “We will be apart for a bit,” Rebekah Fishburn-Batey, Emelia Babine graduated with a or Hayley’s day, and I agreed met Hamilton in 2014 while around Aroostook County while he said, “but then it is back to- Grant, Breanna Jazowski, Ca- physical education non-teach- wholeheartedly.” working security at the college, they studied at UMPI. gether to get married.” leb Ladd, Alexis London, Jacob ing degree, and university offi- So after all the commence- said that his fiancee “brings out He said Tuesday that he will Editor’s note: The commence- Marsh, David Mcleish, McK- cials believe he is the first stu- ment speeches were over, all the the best in me.” now head off to Marshall Uni- ment was live streamed and can enzie McLeod, Hannah Poland, dent in UMPI’s history to ever degrees conferred and all the Efforts to interview Hamil- versity in West Virginia to pur- be viewed on the UMPI youtube Mariah Poulin, Richard Ramp, ask a fellow student to marry tassels turned, Schott called him ton, who is from New Hamp- sue a master’s degree in exer- page. To view the proposal, visit Ashley Robinson, Nathaniel him during a commencement up to the podium. shire, were unsuccessful. But cise science, and Hamilton will https://youtu.be/vIOamdIETqE. Skomars, Hannah Sprecher, Ryan ceremony. Since Saturday, a “I think that most of my Babine said she spent the past finish her studies in New Hamp- The proposal appears about Vienneau, Kailee Ward, Hunter video of the proposal has at- classmates just thought that I two years with him hiking and shire. 1:39:30 into the video. Watt, Joshua Whittemore and Ji- aqi Xu. Grade 10 — High honors: Forrest Bates, Jenna Clukey, Em- ily Curtis, Tobias Hogfeldt, Reg- King Foundation provides lending library in Sebec inald Johnston, Charlotte Jolin, Gabrielle Jolin, Harley Knowles, SEBEC — Sebec Village new books and supplies and brary portion of our mission up and ready to use. Shelving and more over the years. The Avery Nelson, Shalin Storey and Associates, also known as install heat pumps to make will now also come into being has been ordered and will be Big Bear Snowmobile Club Jordan Thomas. Honors: Kath- the Reading Room, represen- the building more accessible and will represent one more custom built by Wayne Nason, maintained and improved the leen Bayerdorffer, Austin Bick- tatives were thrilled to learn in the winter months and cool thing that will help bond the a native of Sebec Village. The building for many years and more, Jordan Campbell, Jinlin that the Stephen and Tabitha and dehumidify the building community together. It is my library committee is getting now the association has be- Chen, Yuan Gao, Maya Hagelin, King Foundation funded their during the summer. hope that children from all ready to take book donations come the driving force behind Matthew Harmon, Tristan Hon- grant proposal to create a Louisa Finnemore, presi- generations will think of the and to purchase new books the building and original vi- orowski, John Judkins, Sujeong lending library at the town’s dent of the group, said, “The Reading Room and Sebec as and supplies for the facility. sion. Kim, Ryan Laffin, Shyler Lewis, community center. Grant writ- Reading Room holds some some of their most fond mem- A tentative opening date has “The people who started this Shiyun Liang, Shu Lin, Griffin er Shirley Wright said, “It was of the fondest memories of ories.” been set for mid-August. project back in the 1940s, in- Loomis, Kaiyuan Ma, Virginia amazing to open a letter and my childhood. I and the oth- Susan Small, chairperson Jeannette Hughes, vice cluding Frederick Rupprecht, Macomber, Duc Hoang Nguyen, have a $10,000 check fall out. ers in the group are extremely of the lending library project, president of the organization Stacy Lanpher, Eugene Wy- Esau Olson, Jacob Olson, Jae This money will be used to committed to preserving the said, “I am thankful to the Ste- added, “It is wonderful to man, Abner Morison, Thede Hun Park, Nicholas Pratt, Rob- serve the town in yet another original intent of the build- phen and Tabitha King Foun- have such a generous couple Burgess, Kenneth Lancaster, ert Racila, Joshua Reed, Jessica pursuit by Sebec Village As- ing. When the building was dation for supporting us in our in our state. They are very Carl Nelson, William Downs, Schwab and Levi Todd Stedman. sociates.” given to the association, the efforts to open the Sebec Vil- supportive of many libraries Edwin Wyman and more, Grade 11 — High honors: The grant was written to set intent was to preserve strong lage Reading Room as a lend- and organizations throughout must be smiling down on us Camille Bozzelli, William Casey, up a lending library that will community ties. We are doing ing library. The opportunity to Maine.” as they realize their vision of Zowie Farrow, Hannah Fishburn, be open to the town at least that now with our communi- offer our friends and neigh- Sebec Village Associates setting up a corporation that Joseph Gilbert, Marie Hartung, one morning, one afternoon ty dinners and potlucks, the bors this privilege is another was established as a non-prof- would carry on social, liter- Laura Lukacova, Andrew Miles, and one evening each week. large Fourth of July event, the one of the many steps the Se- it organization in the 1940s ary, educational, charitable Chandler Rockwell, Jonathan This effort will be led by vol- fall apple festival and much, bec Village Associates has ac- when the building and land and religious activities in Se- Scott, Alexandria Scuderi, Em- unteers and is being created in much more. The building is complished towards bringing was given to a separate as- bec Village for the community ily Sprecher, Mikaeli Sutton, service to the town that does available for rentals to those our community together.” sociation. The building was benefit and improvement has Songqui Yang and Dingying not have a library of its own. in need at a low cost and has The project is already un- maintained for many years by retained this goal for nearly Zhang. Honors: Brianna Adkins, Using the funding, the group been used repeatedly for many derway. Heat pumps have the association and has held 70 years. And, it will contin- Jillian Annis, Matthew Annis, will have new shelves built of the been installed in the main por- many town functions includ- ue for many years to come,” Bernise Bartlett, Caleb Buerg- to hold more books, purchase community’s needs. The li- tion of the building and are set ing movies, dinners, parties, Wright said. er, Logan Butera, Mariaisabel Cedeno, Erika Chadbourne, Hen- ry Chase, Anya Driffill, Colby Garland, Branson Goodine, Sa- Births mantha Higgins, Anton Iusupov, Find ‘The Piscataquis Observer’ on Facebook Dongyoung Kim, Natrice Lay- the, Mason Merrill, Hieu Nguy- Among the recent births re- are Brandy Dickinson and Jamey en, Bonnie Page, Ethan Poland, corded at Mayo Regional Hospi- Barker of East Millinocket. Pater- Tyler Shaw, Taylor Smith, Dylan tal in Dover-Foxcroft were: nal grandparents are Scott Larson Stevens, Hannah Vainio, Jiahao CHURCHILL — A son, Dex- and Jean Larson. Great-grandpar- Wu, Xin Wu, Kaiyu Zhang and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ter James Churchill, born on ents are Albina Emery, Sheldon Wenduo Zhang. The Town of Dover-Foxcroft Board of Appeals will hold a April 15, 2016, to Kassandra Al- Dickinson and Galen and Joan Grade 12 — High honors: meeting on June 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dover- yssa and Colton James Churchill. Larson, all of Milo, and Priscilla Callie Bates, Racquel Bozzel- Foxcroft Municipal Building Meeting Room for the following Maternal grandparents are Brian Barker of East Millinocket. li, Toan Bui, Angelina Buzzelli, variance: and Heather Dunsmore. Paternal STEWART — A daughter, Jennifer Clawson, Alexandria grandparents are Melissa and Brooklyn Avis-Mae Stewart, Desmarais, Jianyu Hao, Dylan A variance from the front setback of 10’ as requested by Jacob Bourdeau and Mark and born on April 5, 2016, to Megan Harmon-Weeks, Jiwoo Hong, Time Warner Cable at 247 Summer Street, Map 11 Lot 61 Tina Churchill. Great-grandpar- Lorraine (Mower) and Rodrick Kai-Kuo Hsu, Gabriela John- for an addition of their communications hub site. ents are Bette Dunsmore, Nan- Robert Horace Stewart; joining son, Zongxun Liu, Daryna Me- cy Coon, Aggie Churchill, Bil- older brother Carter Andrew. likhova, Alyssa Nelson, Cooper The public is invited to attend. lie-Jean Smith and Harold Smith. Maternal grandparents are Phil- Nelson, Renee Smith, Yun-Ting LARSON — A daughter, Lyla ip and Dawn Mower of Ripley. Tsai and Xu Wang. Honors: Mae Larson, born on April 20, Paternal grandparents are Robert Antonio Ayala, Paul Birtwistle, 2016, to Taylor Rene Dickinson and Darlene Stewart of Dexter. Desirae Brawn, Brandon Brock, and Kiel Scott Larson of Or- Great-grandmother is Jerice Sin- Zachary Caron, Avery Carroll, neville. Maternal grandparents clair of Ripley. 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Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426. (Updated: 04/16) The Piscataquis Observer May 25, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 3 Pair of eighth-graders PCEDC to get $400K lauded as scholar leaders for brownfields assessment WASHINGTON, D.C. — Protection Agency (EPA) will and reuse Brownfield sites for AUGUSTA — Jacob Ireland U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and assist communities to rede- economic development proj- and Natalie Robinson, who are Angus King announced that velop these sites in order to ects. both eighth grade students at $7,340,000 in federal fund- promote environmental integ- “For years, the Brownfields SeDoMoCha Middle School in ing has been awarded for the rity and future economic in- Program has helped Maine Dover-Foxcroft, were recently assessment and cleanup of vestment. A brownfield site is communities rebuild and re- honored as Middle Level Schol- Brownfield sites in Maine. property that contains a haz- vitalize unused and contami- ar Leaders at a banquet on May Among the recipients is the ardous substance, pollutant nated properties,” said Sens. 19 at the Augusta Civic Center. Piscataquis County Economic or contaminant, which hin- Collins and King. “This fund- The students were each present- Development Council, which ders the potential to reuse or ing is an important investment ed with an award for having will receive $400,000 for as- redevelop the site. The EPA’s in Maine’s environment and met some very rigorous criteria sessment. brownfields program assists economy that will help spur including demonstrating aca- The federal grants awarded states and local communities development and stability demic initiative and scholarship, by the U.S. Environmental as they assess, safely clean up, across the state.” providing service to classmates and school, exemplifying posi- tive attitudes and demonstrating leadership in the classroom and school activities. The Mill receives Notable Project Award Almost 275 students, edu- cators and parents attended the PORTLAND — The Maine for the Dover-Foxcroft communi- ning that captured a series of com- banquet to celebrate the achieve- Real Estate & Development As- ty for 163 years. But operations munity needs, the $12.4 million ments of the honorees, who are sociation (MEREDA) announced ceased in 2007, and the American project, which received state and representative of the many fine the recipients of its 2015 Notable Woolen Company abandoned the federal historic and energy tax young adolescents in all middle Projects Awards at the spring con- mill. credits, resulted in a complete re- level schools in Maine. Fifty ference May 17. The challenging economic cli- vitalization and conversion of the two students from 26 schools One of the six projects honored mate, combined with the destitute former mill complex into a mixed- were honored at the 17th annu- was The Mill in Dover-Foxcroft, state of the mill, posed significant use development, which includes al Middle Level Scholar Leader with the Arnold Development obstacles to revitalization and a high-tech business center, 22 Awards Banquet. The event was Photo courtesy of Ashley Robinson Group accepting the award. Each adaptive use. The total renova- market-rate apartments, space for organized by the Maine Associa- SCHOLARS AND LEADERS — SeDoMoCha Middle project was selected for recogni- tion of the 110,000-square-foot retail shops and offices, studio tion for Middle Level Education School eighth-graders Natalie Robinson and Jacob tion based upon criteria including complex by Arnold Development space for artisans, and an Internet and the New England League of Ireland were both honored at the annual Middle Level environmental sustainability, eco- included extensive structural re- cafe. It also includes a restaurant Middle Schools, with a support- Scholar Leader Awards Banquet on May 19 at the nomic impact, energy efficiency, pairs across a variety of build- and a boutique hotel. The mill uti- ing sponsorship from Lifetouch social impact and job creation. ing types and materials — from lizes solar power and geothermal National School Studios. Augusta Civic Center. “MEREDA is thrilled to rec- roofing, sandblasting and historic technology and includes plans to ognize these exemplary projects, window replacement to detailed return the adjoining dam to hy- all of which not only embody interior finishes. droelectric generation. MEREDA’s belief in responsible The Mill at Dover-Foxcroft The project utilized 11 separate UMFK Durant real estate but also involved a sig- represents the largest private in- funding sources including EPA Black Fly nificant investment of resources vestment in Piscataquis County Brownfields funds, USDA Ru- nursing honors and job creation statewide,” said in decades, and is an excellent ral Development funds, state and graduates from MEREDA Board of Directors example of a public private col- federal historic and energy tax Festival set FORT KENT — Three stu- President Michael O’Reilly. laboration, with team members credits, U.S. Economic Develop- dents from the region were Colby-Sawyer The Mill is located on the west including Arnold Development, ment Administration funds and recently inducted the Nursing side of the Piscataquis River in Todd Howard and Christian Ar- bank financing, for June 4 Honor Society at the Universi- downtown Dover-Foxcroft. Built nold of Clockwork Architecture The revitalized mill is an ex- ty of Maine-Fort Kent and an- NEW LONDON, N.H. — as a woolen mill that used hydro- + Design, Sutherland Conserva- cellent example of the positive MILO — The Milo Events other was honored during the Caitlyn Durant of Brownville power, the mill complex com- tion & Consulting, Wright-Ryan, results of community impact in- Committee invites everyone to Nurse Pinning Ceremony. graduated from Colby-Saw- prises seven buildings and three Coastal Enterprises, Inc., the town vesting. With working and living join a day full of fun festivities Society inductees include yer College on May 7, 2016, structures that represent types, of Dover-Foxcroft, Piscataquis space, as well as a year-round at the 2016 Black Fly Festival Deanna E. Genovese of Gar- earning a B.S. in public styles, and methods of construc- County Economic Development farmer’s market, the mill in the on Saturday, June 4. This year’s land and Olivia C Bouchard health. Durant is a gradu- tion used for mill buildings in Council and Maine Community heart of the town is again an in- theme is “Up on the Farm”. and Michaella E. Gilbert of ate of Penquis Valley High Maine between 1840 and 1940. Foundation. tegral part of Dover-Foxcroft’s A parade will begin at 10 Greenville. School. The mill was an economic engine In response to community plan- community and economy. a.m. starting in the area of These students have excelled Maine Savings and JSI and in the four-year B.S. in Nursing proceeding to the Penquis Val- program and each was present- ley School. Lineup will begin ed an honor cord to wear when at 9:30. The day will feature a they graduate and a member- TripAdvisor praises Moosehead Lake wide variety of vendors at the ship certificate. Pupils with a Veteran’s Memorial Park along GPA of 3.0 or above, are in the the Sebec River, the Dan Bak- top 30 percent of their gradu- Calls area a great summer lakehouse rental destination er Magic Show at noon and a ating class and who represent live performance by “Elvis” at the attributes of scholarship TripAdvisor.com recent- TripAdvisor.com said about the land. A summer cottage on cated in the towns of Greenville the gazebo from 2-4 p.m. There as defined by and Sigma Theta ly compiled a list of “11 Great Moosehead Lake, “As its name Moosehead Lake puts you just and Rockwood, both offering will be pony rides, kids’ crafts Tau — the International Honor Places to Rent a Summer Lake- would suggest, this Maine gem steps to unlimited water recre- rentals from charming summer and the release of lanterns at Society for Nursing — were el- house” and Moosehead Lake has abundant wildlife. When ation. And the lake is especially cottages to classic log cabins. dusk. In attendance will be igible for induction. was among the 11 locations you aren’t fishing for landlocked good for canoeing and kayaking, Some properties even come newly-crowned Mrs. Maine Among the nursing pin recip- recognized from around the salmon or trout, keep your eyes boasting tons of hidden coves, with personal ATVs — the trails America 2016 Jessica Chad- ients was Rebecca A. Knowl- country. The website bypassed peeled for moose and other inlets and islands to explore. around the lake are ripe for wick Snowdeal, a Milo native ton of Greenville. the touristy, crowded lakes and four-legged friends that roam “Lake houses are mostly lo- off-roading.” who now resides in Sullivan. The nursing pin signifies the identified 11 amazing summer The Milo Fire Dept. will also completion of the nursing de- lake retreats that offer just as host an open house from noon gree and also symbolizes the much privacy, outdoor recre- to 2 p.m. at the Milo Town honor and responsibility held ation and incredible scenery. Hall. as a professional nurse. The vacation rentals blog of For more information, con- tact Ricky Bradeen at 943- 3994 or contact the Milo Events Committee at miloev- [email protected]. For the latest updates, find the Black Fly Festival on Face- book, under BlackFlyFesti- valMiloMaine. Page 4 May 25, 2016 National Monument forums Welcome to wide, wild To the Editor: with them something many of us embraced Elliotville Plantation have incredible communities for world of news media Like the Katahdin region, the never imagined could be taken; Inc.’s generous offer to donate people to visit and ultimately re- proposal to create a National the certainty of our economic its 87,500 acres as a National settle in. By Gene Policinski The popularity of the so- Park has changed a lot in the last well-being. Since the paper in- Monument. To his credit, Lucas St. Clair Forgive me for a little old-fash- cial media empire that is Face- few years and with it, people’s dustry left, much of the land it Another reason may be the has worked with people here ioned smirking when following book rests in no small part on a opinions, including mine. previously owned has changed unprecedented $40 million en- who know this land and what we the digital-era dilemma of Face- self-proclaimed goal of being I graduated from Katahdin hands, often multiple times, and dowment EPI has pledged to need in our communities. That’s book having to own up to some a mere provider of information High School, attended college in it will continue to do so. Along donate to help pay for opera- why this proposal has changed human involvement in its tidy, directly to its users, without the Presque Isle, and now I am bless- with these changes to the vast tions of the Monument or Park. over time to include guarantees algorithmic universe. “traditional media” systems that ed to live in Patten with my fam- wilderness that surrounds our Supporters expressed our col- about snowmobiling and hunt- Millennials and others were an increasingly skeptical group ily. I haven’t always supported communities, our towns them- lective will last Monday when ing. It’s why EPI encourages outraged — outraged! — at the of our fellow citizens believes the proposal to create a national selves have changed drastically. hundreds of people from every visitors to patronize local busi- recent disclosure that the Inter- has baked its own biases into park east of Baxter, but then, the Our challenge is to under- corner of Maine came to Sena- nesses. Now, we should work net social media giant’s “trend- news reports. proposal didn’t always look the stand and accept that change has tor King’s public meeting with with them to embrace the un- ing topics” report may have had Ah, but while Facebook said in way it does today. Originally, happened and will continue, and National Park Service Director deniable potential of a National more than a smidge of real peo- a statement last week that it “does there was no allowance for some to shape change rather than try John Jarvis. We held signs, wore Monument as a first step toward ple decision-making involved in not allow or advise our reviewers of the things we enjoy, value and to fight it. It’s the trees that bend T-shirts, and waited in line to a National Park and National the daily determination of what’s to discriminate against sources earn a living from. The land and who survive. Rocks are carved speak in favor of creation of the Recreation Area. Having a Na- hot in posted news. of any political origin, period,” activities that make up Maine’s and shaped by the consistency Maine Woods National Monu- tional Park on our doorstep is On May 9, web tech blog a number of unchallenged news North Woods are as much a part of change in the river flowing ment. just about the closest we’ll get Gizmodo carried a report citing reports said Facebook concedes of us as we are of them. This between them. But the river is People from around Maine to a golden opportunity, though an anonymous former contrac- that its algorithms are not the land has shaped us through gen- still contained and guided. We understand what lots of us in the not without challenges. tor who claimed that while he only way trends are determined. erations that built our commu- must understand this principle Katahdin region know. Timber But people in these communi- worked on the “topics” report, Staffers — called curators — can nities. Many, throughout those and embrace the fact that, while should, and will, remain import- ties don’t shy away from chal- he and colleagues were directed “inject” or “blacklist” topics for generations, have used the land change is constant, it can be ant to our region and the state. lenges; we’ve had our share. to regularly insert liberal topics certain reasons, including dupli- in question as though it were our managed and channeled. However, we have something Our challenge is not to fight this into the report while suppressing cation, or if a story was popular own because in some ways, it Many people around Maine millions of people lack, but unbelievable opportunity but conservative subjects. but erroneous. was, despite what you may find understand these simple truths. crave. We have true wilderness, to work with EPI, the National News flash (if I may use that So, “curators” can use good on a piece of paper at the regis- We understand that things are the infrastructure to get people Park Service and Senator King, no-doubt-dated term): Not every- judgment and knowledge of the try of deeds. not as they were, whether in our into it and the experience to help who has emerged as a thoughtful thing on the web is true, unbiased breadth and details of the day’s But those deeds, and the economies or our forests. This them enjoy it. We have breath- leader on this, and be shaped by or selected by a soulless mathe- stream of newsworthy events changes made to them over the is one of the reasons the major- taking views, rivers and lakes this river, all while channeling it matical computer-guru with your news to shape a report consumed past few decades, are import- ity of Mainers and specifically, to paddle and fish, wildlife to in the direction we need it to go. best interests at whatever passes by others about the developments ant. The paper companies left 67 percent of us in the Second see and hunt, and quiet. And, Richard H. Schmidt III for its content-neutral mechan- of the day. Sounds familiar, our communities. And they took Congressional District, have despite our struggles, we still Patten ical heart — and the same goes doesn’t it? Substitute “editor” or for things you don’t get to read. “news director” or “media mo- None of this is to minimize the gul” for that “curator” newspeak real concerns about potentially and that same definition applies Faith, family hidden bias built into a source of to those making editorial deci- news for something like 40 per- sions in newspapers and electron- National Police Week cent of U.S. adults, used daily by ic media. define society some 1 billion people worldwide. Social media experts have Those concerns were serious been theorizing for some time is a time to those who keep our communities safe To the Editor; enough to cause Facebook found- about the need for Facebook — The morality of a nation can er Mark Zuckerberg to convene as it (gasp!) ages — to replace Each and risk their lives every day to protect For instance, at a discussion at be judged by the way men treat a meeting with a group of con- users who no longer consider it every day, us. the Paris Town Hall with people women and children. servatives — and even to attract cutting-edge with those who use the men and On Tuesday, May 17th, the whose families have been affect- I am writing to raise aware- attention from a Congressional it to send and receive information women serv- Senate passed a resolution com- ed by the addiction epidemic, one ness of the tens of thousand of committee. of value. ing in Maine memorating National Police Week of the many heartbreaking stories women and children that are And for First Amendment A recent report in Mashable, law enforce- and recognizing the immeasur- came from a local sheriff’s depu- sexually assaulted each year and purposes, let’s up the controver- an online site about media and ment go about able contributions that local law ty who lost his daughter to a drug we cannot leave out date rape. sy-ante a bit and inject the future their import- enforcement makes to own com- overdose. This is a tragic example The reason you don’t read much of journalism and the news media Please see Page 8, ant jobs with munities. Having seen the positive of just how close to home the is- about date rape is because too into the mix. MEDIA little fanfare. impact that our officers, sheriffs, sue hits for some members of our many girls fear for their lives, By U.S. Sen. They quietly troopers, and wardens have across law enforcement communities. or no one will believe them, and Angus King protect our the state, I was proud to cosponsor They’ve lived this crisis, whether that’s the reason why too many (I-Maine) communities, that resolution and happy to see it they’ve been touched by it in their go unreported. School choice – bathrooms not just be- pass with unanimous support. personal lives or dealt with it in the The big reason we have a de- cause it’s their responsibility, but Earlier this spring, I joined with line of duty, and they are a critical cline in morals is the breakdown By Dale Landrith, Sr. be making tough decisions on because these are their commu- law enforcement officials from part of the remedy. of the family. When you have Any doubt about the desire how to protect their children if nities too. And while it’s easy to around the state to discuss ongo- Many of you may be familiar men and women that don’t want of the federal government to our schools follow these federal take for granted what they do, we ing efforts to fight terrorism and with the Facebook Page of the to honor their marriage vows — take over our local schools has government directives. must remember the sacrifices and protect us here at home. Those Bangor Police Department. While they forget that they are the first been erased. The recent edict There is currently much hys- the risk they face every day, and meetings underscored what I al- it is full of both funny and touch- teachers of their children. They from President Barack Obama teria with this issue about the above all, we should take time to ready knew — that Maine offi- ing stories about life in Maine, the should be a team and work to- that schools receiving federal safety of children, predators, and thank them for all that they do. cials are working tirelessly to keep Department’s page also featured a gether and know that children money would be required to al- sexual perversion. While much That’s really what National Po- us safe. very profound post about Police need mothers and fathers in their low students to use bathrooms of this concern may be valid lice Week is all about. President Maine law enforcement offi- Week. That post pointed out that lives to learn moral direction and shower facilities of their in the coming days in the gen- Kennedy and Congress first start- cials are also on the frontlines of police officers, like the rest of us, and to give them love and disci- choice based upon their per- eral populace, these issues are ed the tradition in 1962, declaring another battle: the struggle against are human and are overwhelming- pline and not be “overprotective ceived gender is an outrageous not the ones that schools face. the week of May 15th as a time to heroin and opioid addiction. As ly driven by a desire to help their parents.” You don’t help them, exercise of federal control over Children most often experience pay tribute to all law enforcement we work towards a compressive neighbors and protect the cities, you only make them to be weak the local schools. If the federal puberty during their middle officers who have lost their lives in set of solutions to this devastating towns, counties, state, and country children that can’t stand on their government thinks that they can school years. This is a time of the line of duty. This annual rec- problem, we must lean on the ex- that they serve. That’s a thought control the bathrooms and lock- extreme self-consciousness and ognition has expanded to honor all perience and expertise of our law worth remembering as we cele- Please see Page 7, er rooms, then they believe that heightened peer pressure. In the of the brave men and women who enforcement community. brate National Police Week. FAITH they can control all of it. high school years peer pressure If you wonder how the feder- becomes even more intense. al government can exercise this The idea of being forced to be control, the answer is called fed- exposed to one of the opposite eral money. If the school district biological sex would be very Countering an emerging public health threat accepts and is dependent upon frightening. Our schools could federal money then it must obey be faced with ever increasing In 1947, bean. Research has recently Senator Johnny Isakson. I was territories, including three lab- the federal order or lose fund- psychological issues and maybe a virus was determined that the virus can deeply impressed by the team of oratory-confirmed cases in the ing. Our schools have become even issues of violence. discovered cause microcephaly — a rare extraordinarily dedicated public State of Maine. In addition, the highly dependent upon these The educators in our schools in the Zika neurological condition in which servants who work there. These CDC recently announced that funds from the government. To teach various laws; laws of sci- Forest of infants are born with abnormal- scientists leverage an enormous the number of Zika cases among have these funds cut off would ence, laws of math, laws of En- Uganda. For ly small heads — and other fe- range of knowledge to protect pregnant women in the United send the budgets into chaos. glish, laws involved in the arts, nearly all tal brain defects. In addition to the American people, including States has increased from 48 to However, the issue becomes and so on. However, this issue of the next serious birth defects, the Zika through rapid response to infec- 157. While the natural range of one that is infinitely more im- of federal intervention in bath- 70 years, virus has been linked to Guil- tious disease threats. the Zika-carrying mosquito pos- portant than funding. The issue rooms and locker rooms is go- that now in- lain-Barr√© syndrome, a neu- I was particularly alarmed by es the greatest immediate threat becomes one of what is best and ing to usher in another law. It is famous in- rological disorder affecting both the scientific models we were to our southern states, the fact most healthy for the children in the Law of Unintended Conse- By U.S. Sen. fection was adults and children that can shown that demonstrated how is that there are confirmed Zika our schools. Parents, not schools quences. Susan Collins confined to cause paralysis and even death. quickly and widely this virus cases in virtually every single or government, are ultimately One of the little discussed (R-Maine) a narrow Suddenly, what was once con- can spread. CDC’s experts told state due to travel. Puerto Rico responsible for the well-being areas of local education is the band along sidered a local health nuisance me that they call the mosquito has been especially hard hit, of their children. There is, and it number of children that are the Equator in Africa and Asia, became a global threat. This that carries the Zika virus the with the number of locally ac- is rightly so, grassroots outrage home schooled, in religious and the mosquito-borne virus February, the World Health Or- “cockroach of the mosquito quired cases topping 700. over this “gender choice” issue. schools, or in other types of was believed to cause little more ganization declared the outbreak world” because it is so difficult These statistics are even more It is estimated that only 0.01 private schools. The federal than mild fever symptoms that a Public Health Emergency of to get rid of. This mosquito can alarming when you consider percent of the American popu- government mandated gender passed in about one week. International Concern. This des- breed in the water that fits in- that we have not yet reached the lation experiences gender iden- identity issue will motivate That changed dramatically in ignation is reserved for extraor- side the size of a bottle cap. It is summer months when mosqui- tity issues. To put that number more parents to contemplate and 2013, when Zika fever began to dinary global health crises, such commonly found in the United toes tend to be more prevalent. in context is to say that one of implement alternative types of rapidly spread through a wide as the Ebola outbreak in 2014. States in areas such as Florida Recent studies suggest that Zika every 10,000 people have gen- schooling, which could deprive region of the Pacific. Last year, To learn more about this virus and our Gulf Coast, and it also might spread across the warmer der identity issues while 9,999 the local public school system of the infection suddenly jumped and other public health challeng- transmits diseases like dengue and wetter parts of the Western do not. Are we to sit idly by significant numbers of students. into the Western Hemisphere es, I recently toured the Centers fever and chikungunya. Hemisphere. As many as 200 while our schools are expected It is a statistical fact that high and quickly reached pandemic for Disease Control and Preven- As of May 18, 2016, there are to expose an almost infinite ma- levels in Mexico, Central and tion (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, nearly 1,400 cases of Zika virus Please see Page 7, jority of children to gender iden- Please see Page 9, South America, and the Carib- with my friend and colleague in the United States and its three ZIKA tity issues? 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Page 5 May 25, 2016 Track and field results The Foxcroft Academy boys in the discus at 111-01 and Hyatt the long jump at a distance of 17- 24 points. finished in second place out of Smith in the pole vault at 9-03. 02.50, and Tyler Pardue finished Kayla Harmon won the javelin a field of nine schools during a Foxcroft’s fourth-place per- fifth in the event at 17-00.75. by over four feet with a top throw May 19 meet at the University formers were the 4x100 relay team Martin added a fifth-place throw of 82-11. of Maine. The Ponies picked up (Dustin Simmons, Owen Booker, in the javelin at 119-09. Jordan Durant picked up the 177 points, trailing only the 217 Jacob Diamond and Minh Phan) In the girls’ meet, the Foxcroft other 14 points for the Patriots. points picked up by host Orono at 51.93 seconds, Santagata in the girls came in third out of nine Durant was third in the triple and about four times as many as high jump at 5-03, Hyatt Smith in schools with 49 points. jump at 30-02 and she was fourth that of third-place Washington the triple jump at 37-06, Brock in Emily Mikoud had the day’s in the 100 and long jump with a Academy’s 44 points. the javelin at 126-07 and Strout in top throws in both the shot and time of 14.09 seconds and at a File photo Zachary Caron, Nathaniel the discus at 100-10. the discus at 32-00.50 and 115- distance of 14-02. RUNNING TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE — The Church and Hunter Smith com- Santagata was fifth in the 110 10. She also finished third in the Placing eighth at Orono was bined for seven first-place finish- hurdles with a time of 19.88 sec- 100 at 13.80 seconds and Mikoud PCHS with a score of 17 points. sixth annual Amy, Coty, Monica Memorial Race/Walk, es. onds and Hyatt Smth came in fifth was fourth in the 200 at 29.14 Haylee Patterson came in sec- featuring 5K and 10K races, will start at 8 a.m. on Caron won both the long and in the high jump at 5-01. Phan seconds. ond in the shot at 28-05.25, and Saturday, June 11 at Dexter Regional High School. triple jumps with respective dis- had the meet’s sixth-best long Jennifer Clawson ran the fast- she was also sixth in the javelin at tances of 19 feet, 2.5 inches and jump distance at 16-09.50. est 3,200-time at 13:53.80. exactly 73 feet. 40-03 and he took top pole vault The boys from Dexter finished Renee Smith came in third in Lexi Harris finished third in Amy, Coty, Monica honors at a height at 10-09. in fourth place with a score of 29 the shot at 26-00.50. Brigid Casey the 100 hurdles with a time of Church swept the 100 and 200 points. placed fifth in the 400 at 1:13.73 20.52 seconds. She also anchored with times of 11.67 and 23.32 sec- Christopher Roderka had and Avery Nelson was sixth in the the Pirate 4x100 relay, following Memorial 5K set for June 11 onds. Smith was the meet winner the fastest time in the 3,200 at discus at 75-04. Hannah Bagley, Cahrey Harris in the 110 hurdles at 16.34 sec- 11:28.59, winning by over 41 The Dexter girls finished fourth and Bailey Lemieux to finish fifth DEXTER — The sixth annu- The five kilometer (3.1 miles) onds and the high jump at 6-01. seconds. at UMaine with 40 points. at 1:03.17. al Amy, Coty, Monica Memori- and 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) Brandon Brock added a first- Tanner Hall came in third in Danielle Cummings was sec- On May 21 Greenville was at al 5K and 10K Race/Walk will loop courses both start and fin- place finish for Foxcroft, with the the shot at 36-04, and fifth in the ond in both the 100 and 200 at Old Town with the Laker boys be held on Saturday, June 11 at ish at Dexter Regional High day’s top shot put throw at 42- event was Sean Lockhart with a 13.70 and 27.85 seconds. She also finishing eighth of eight teams Dexter Regional High School, School, covering residential ar- 00.50. throw of 32-03.50. Lockhart also anchored the second-place 4x100 with six points. 12 Abbott Hill Road. The rac- eas with minimal traffic. Those Pony second-place perfor- came in sixth in the javelin at 119- relay, joining Autumn Irwin, Lily The Greenville 4x800 relay es and walks start at 8 a.m. and registering in advance will re- mances were Evan Chadbourne 00. Cummings and Katie Batron for a finished in third place with a time registration will be from 6:45- ceive T-shirts and awards will in the 100 at 12.07 seconds; Isaiah Hesseltine placed third time of 56.58 seconds. of 10:23.01, and the squad was 7:45 a.m. Participants will be be presented to the top male, Smith in the 200 at 24.02 sec- in the 400 at 59.72 seconds, and Rebecca Batron was fourth in made up of Ben Baldwin, John part of the solution toward end- female, boy and girl as well as onds and triple jump at 39-08.25; Jacob Hesseltine was sixth at both the 100 hurdles at 22.25 sec- Watt, Trajdan MacFadyen and ing domestic violence and pre- the top sponsor collector.. Caron in the high jump at 6-01; 60.67 seconds. onds and the shot at 25-08. Katie Parker Richards. venting the deaths of loved ones For more information, please Max Santagata in the javelin at Zach White came in fifth in the Batron came in fifth at 100 and The Laker girls were also such as Amy, Coty and Monica go to www.runinarace.com/ 130-08; and Cody Strout in the 100 at 12.38 seconds, and coming 200 meters with respective times eighth of eight with a score of six Lake. AMCMemorial5K/index.html. shot at 37-06.50. in sixth in the high jump was Ja- of 14.12 and 29.49 seconds. Kait- points. Chandler Dow was third in the son Campbell at 4-11. lyn Paquin added a fifth-place Ava Henderson accounted for 110 hurdles with a time of 19.73 The Penquis boys picked up performance in the discus at 75- the half dozen points by placing seconds as was Chadbourne in eight points to place eighth. 09. third in the racewalk, with a time the 200 at 24.21 seconds, Brock Josh Martin placed fourth in Penquis finished seventh with of 11:44.65. High school roundup May 16: Dexter baseball won John Bapst 5-0. at Penquis 12-0. Jake Bick- Penquis boys tennis lost vs. HEAL POINT ford tossed a three-hitter. Colin Penobscot 5-0. Beckett, Josh Blanchard and Foxcroft girls tennis lost at SPORTS ON TAP STANDINGS Derek Thomas had the hits for John Bapst 8-0. schedule subject to change Penquis. PCHS girls tennis won at through May 23 Foxcroft baseball won at Dexter 3-2. Lucinda Wingert Wednesday, May 25— BALL: Foxcroft at Presque at Valley (Bingham) 4 p.m. Class B North baseball PCHS 14-3. 8-0, Alanna Wilson 8-0 and Mi- BASEBALL: Greenville Isle noon and 2 p.m.; Green- BOYS TENNIS: Class B 8. Foxcroft 9-3 Greenville baseball lost vs. riah Chapman 8-0 swept singles vs. Valley 4 p.m.; Penquis ville at Bangor Christian 1 and C North quarterfinals. (Top 12 qualify for playoffs) Bangor Christian 16-5. play. For Dexter Cidney Pratt at Central 4:30 p.m. SOFT- p.m. TENNIS: State singles GIRLS TENNIS: Class B Class C North baseball Dexter softball won at Penquis and Bella Adam won in doubles BALL: Greenville vs. Val- tourney round of 16 and and C North quarterfinals. 9. Penquis 4-7 22-7. Megan Peach hit a two-run 8-4 and Kirsten Swimm and ley 4 p.m.; Penquis at Cen- quarterfinals Lewiston HS. SOFTBALL: Greenville at 11. Dexter 6-6 homer. Aly Desfosses drove in a Ashley Reynolds won via for- tral 4:30 p.m. TENNIS: TRACK: Dexter, Green- Valley (Bingham) 4 p.m. 15. PCHS 2-10 pair of runs for Penquis. feit. Dexter vs. Sumner 4 p.m.; ville, PCHS and Penquis at (Top 11 qualify for playoffs) Foxcroft softball won at Penquis girls tennis lost vs. Foxcroft vs. Hermon 4 p.m.; PVC Small School Champi- Saturday, June 4— Class D South baseball PCHS 15-0. Mackenzie Beaudry Penobscot 5-0. PCHS vs. Penquis 4 p.m. onship (Foxcroft Academy) BOYS TENNIS: Class B 4. Greenville 8-3 tossed a two-hitter and Avery May 19: PCHS boys tennis TRACK: PVC JV champi- 11 a.m. and C North semifinals. (Top eight qualify for playoffs) Carroll picked up two doubles lost vs. Penobscot 3-2. Jarrod onship at Brewer 3:45 p.m. GIRLS TENNIS: Class Class B North softball and four RBIs. Delani Bennett White won in singles 8-1 and Monday, May 30— B and C North semifinals. 9. Foxcroft 6-5 and Jordynne Littlefield had hits Adam Bagley and Eben Cooley Thursday, May 26— BASEBALL: Dexter at Or- TRACK: Foxcroft at Class (Top 12 qualify for playoffs) for PCHS. won in doubles 8-3. SOFTBALL: Foxcroft at ono 4:30 p.m.; Greenville B championship (MDI HS); Class C North softball Greenville softball won vs. PCHS girls tennis lost vs. Pe- Hermon 4:30 p.m. vs. Stearns 4 p.m. SOFT- Dexter, Greenville, PCHS 7. PCHS 6-7 Bangor Christian 13-1. nobscot 3-2. Alanna Whitney BALL: Dexter at Orono and Penquis at Class C 9. Dexter 8-4 Dexter boys tennis lost at and Miriah Chapman both won Friday, May 27—BASE- 4:30 p.m.; Greenville vs. championship (Foxcroft 16. Penquis 0-11 George Stevens 4-1. Chandler singles matches, at 8-6 and 8-5 BALL: Dexter vs. Buck- Stearns 4 p.m. Academy). (Top 11 qualify for playoffs) Perkins won his match 8-5. respectively. sport 4:30 p.m.; Penquis Class D South softball Dexter girls tennis lost at May 20: PCHS baseball lost at Stearns (Millinocket) Tuesday, May 31— Tuesday, June 7— 4. Greenville 10-1 George Stevens 5-0. at Schenck 3-1. Ethan Chadwick 4:30 p.m. SOFTBALL: BOYS TENNIS: Class BASEBALL: Class B and (Top six qualify for playoffs) May 17: Foxcroft baseball pitched a two-hitter with a pair Dexter vs. Bucksport 4:30 B and C North prelims. C North prelims. BOYS Class B North boys tennis won vs. Ellsworth 16-1. Noah of strikeouts. p.m.; Penquis at Stearns BASEBALL: Foxcroft vs. TENNIS: Class B and C 10. Foxcroft 6-5 Allen, Nate Church and Chan- Penquis baseball lost vs. Pe- (Millinocket) 4:30 p.m. Hermon 4:30 p.m. GIRLS North championships (Uni- (Top 12 qualify for playoffs) dler Rockwell all had multiple nobscot 12-1. TENNIS: State singles TENNIS: Class B and versity of Maine-Orono). Class C North boys tennis hits. PCHS softball won at Schenck tourney round of 48 prelims C North prelims. SOFT- GIRLS TENNIS: Class B 10. PCHS 3-6-1 Greenville baseball won at 7-1. and round of 32 Lewiston BALL: Foxcroft vs. Her- and C North championships 14. Dexter 2-8 Forest Hills 16-12. Penquis softball lost vs. Pe- HS. TRACK: Foxcroft at mon 4:30 p.m. (University of Maine-Oro- 18. Penquis 0-10 Foxcroft softball lost vs. Ells- nobscot 12-0. PVC Large School Cham- no). SOFTBALL: Class B (Top 12 qualify for playoffs) worth 7-2. Alli Bourget recorded Dexter boys tennis lost vs. Or- pionship (Hampden Acade- Wednesday, June 1— and C North prelims. Class B North girls tennis a pair of hits. ono 5-0. my) 3 p.m. BASEBALL: PCHS vs. 14. Foxcroft 4-7 Greenville softball won at Dexter girls tennis lost vs. Or- Dexter 4:30 p.m. SOFT- Thursday, June 9— (Top 12 qualify for playoffs) Forest Hills 12-5. ono 5-0. Saturday, May 28— BALL: PCHS vs. Dexter BASEBALL: Class B and Class C North girls tennis May 18: Dexter baseball won May 21: Dexter baseball lost BASEBALL: Foxcroft at 4:30 p.m. C North, D South quarterfi- 5. PCHS 6-3-1 vs. PCHS 11-1. Brayden Miller at George Stevens 4-1. Presque Isle noon and 2 nals. SOFTBALL: Class B 17. Penquis 1-9 doubled and singled. Mitchell Foxcroft baseball won against p.m.; Greenville at Bangor Thursday, June 2— and C North, D South quar- 18. Dexter 0-10 Nuite singled twice for PCHS. John Bapst at the University of Christian 1 p.m. SOFT- BASEBALL: Greenville terfinals. (Top 12 qualify for playoffs) Penquis baseball lost vs. Maine. Nate Church had three Central 9-4. Josh Blanchard hits and he drove in three runs. and Claytie Preble both singled Greenville baseball won at twice. Deer Isle-Stonington 11-7 and Greenville softball won at 24-4. Searsport 25-2. Dexter softball lost at George Tennis PCHS softball won at Dexter Stevens 6-5. Christie Nicholas Continued from Page 1 7-5. Delani Bennett and Jordy- homered as part of three hits and old program in an area of the Ryan Dankert’s Foxcroft Church has seasonal bests nne Littlefield both homered. four RBIs. was established in 2012, the Pis- state not known as a tennis club, bested Ellsworth top of 11.33 seconds in the 100 Christie Nicholas doubled and Foxcroft softball lost to cataquis girls team has qualified hotbed. singles player Brian Awalt and 23.32 in the 200 as one singled for Dexter. John Bapst at the University of for postseason play every year Wingert and Whitney were 8-2 in his first-round match, of several athletes who Penquis softball lost vs. Cen- Maine. Abbi Bourget tripled and and reached the Eastern Maine seeded second and eighth, then ousted the region’s No. should help Foxcroft contend tral 19-1. Camryn Rolfe had a had two RBIs. Class C semifinals in 2013. respectively, in the Region 2 11 seed, Beowulf Urban of for a high finish in the meet run scored and a single. Greenville softball won at The boys squad has earned playdown that covered most George Stevens Academy, involving the conference’s Dexter boys tennis won at Deer Isle-Stonington 12-2 and a playoff berth each of the of eastern Maine and won 8-3. Classes A-B schools. PCHS 3-2. William Strauch won 18-2. last four years, including an two matches apiece to ad- That left Kawashima to Also leading the way for in singles 9-8 (7-4) and sweep- Foxcroft boys tennis lost at Eastern C runner-up finish vance to the Round of 48 at face Bangor’s Tom Szewczyk the Ponies is senior Hunt- ing doubles play was George Ellsworth 4-1. Toby Hogfeldt last spring. Lewiston High School. with a trip to states at stake, er Smith. The University of Lewis and John Lane 8-4 and had an 8-1 singles victory. The 2015 boys roster suf- The PCSS duo represents and the Foxcroft standout Maine-bound football stand- Tyler Lesque and Hunter Speed Foxcroft girls tennis lost at fered significant graduation one of just 10 high school won in straight sets 6-4, 6-1. out is seeded first in the 110 8-4. Jarrod White 8-6 and Jason Ellsworth 3-2. Lexi Raymond losses, but this year’s team tennis programs statewide Kawashima is scheduled to hurdles (16.29) and high Willard 8-4 had victories for earned an 8-1 win and Elena appears poised to return to with two more more qualifi- face Matt Morse of Camden jump (6-4) and second in the PCHS. Russo and Sophie Kurzius won postseason play again, as ers for the girls state singles Hills of Rockport in his first- 300 hurdles (43.12) and long Foxcroft boys tennis lost at in doubles 8-6. does the girls squad that cur- tournament. Many of the oth- round match Friday morning, jump (20-7). rently is ranked fifth in Class ers represent a who’s who of with the winner to play No. Among top individual com- C North despite routinely traditional tennis powers — 1 overall seed and two-time petitors in the PVC large- forfeiting its second doubles among Falmouth, Lewiston, defending state runner-up school girls meet, Foxcroft’s match due to the lack of a full Waynflete of Portland, Cam- Nick Mathieu, a junior from Emily Mikoud is seeded first Road race news lineup. den Hills of Rockport and Mount Ararat of Topsham, in the discus with a best ef- Key to the girls’ team suc- Caribou. during the afternoon session. fort so far this spring of 121- A pair of runners from the rey Nickerson, 23 of Harmo- cess has been the 1-2 punch That’s pretty good compa- 7. region took part in the Sug- ny, 163rd at 1:21.02; Peter of top singles players Lucin- ny for the Pirates. Speed aids FA’s Church While Foxcroft will com- arloaf Marathon on May 15. Devine, 66 of Garland, 206th da Wingert and Alanna Whit- in two sports pete in the PVC large- Suzanne Carleo, 55 of Do- at 1:23.19; Kathleen Dix- ney. FA player survives up- Foxcroft Academy senior school track championships ver-Foxcroft, covered the on-Wallace, 49 of Milo, 308th Both players not only have set-filled regional pitcher Nate Church has dis- at Hampden, it will host the 26.2 miles in a nettime of 4 at 1:28.21; Tracy Glidden, 50 led their team to a 6-3-1 re- A third tennis player from played a lively fastball in conference’s small-school hours, 17 minutes and 25 sec- of Dexter, 316th at 1:28.55; cord entering this week’s the area to advance to this helping the Ponies’ baseball meet Saturday at Oakes Field. onds to finish 479th out of a Dawn Wintle, 39 of Dex- play, but also have qualified weekend’s state high school team compile a 9-3 record in Among top area competi- field of 662. Beatrice Russell, ter, 355th at 1:31.32; Jessica for the state singles champi- singles tournament is Fox- Class B North entering this tors in that event will be Bran- 47 of Ripley, was 594th at Gregory, 30 of Abbot, 374th onships that begin Friday in croft Academy boys second week’s schedule. don Allen of Dexter, seeded 4:51.32. at 1:32.37; Hillary Caruso, Lewiston. seed Kazuyuki Kawashima. It turns out his feet are second in the high jump and Ten area residents ran in the 38 of Dover-Foxcroft, 422nd Wingert has reached states Kawashima, a sophomore pretty fast, too. triple jump and fourth in the Sugarloaf 15K on the same at 1:37.09; and Lettie Nicker- for the fourth straight year, boarding student from Japan, Church is seeded first in long jump; Joshua Martin day. Heather Gudroe, 38 of son, 52 of Harmony, 462nd at according to Pirates’ coach emerged as one of 11 sur- both the 100- and 200-me- of Penquis Valley of Milo, Dexter, was 81st in a field of 1:40.59. Brian Gaw, while Whitney is vivors from an upset-prone ter dashes for the Penobscot third in the javelin; Haylee 593 entrants with a time of On May 21 Maryanna Ray, a first-time qualifier — and Region 2 qualifying event Valley Conference large- Patterson of Piscataquis of 1:15.12. Danielle Vafiades, 36, of Ripley ran in the Patriot the fact Piscataquis has two during which four seeded school track and field cham- Guilford, third in the shot put 33 of Dexter, finished soon 5K in the Cumberland County of the final 48 players left in players were ousted. pionships, which will be held and fourth in the javelin; and after in 85th place with a time town of Gray. Ray’s time of the schoolgirl singles tourney Kawashima, 7-2 during Friday afternoon at Hampden Danielle Cummings of Dex- of 1:15.30. 21:26 was good for 61st place is no small feat for a 5-year- the regular season for coach Academy. ter, fourth in the 200. The other seven were Co- in a field of 720 runners. Page 6, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, May 25, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Local clubwomen attend Maine Project Learning GFWC Spring Convention Tree training at Gorman SOUTH PORTLAND — Four women from the GFWC Miosac Club in Dover-Foxcroft attend- ed the General Federation of Chairback Lodge Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Spring Convention at the Marriott Sable GREENVILLE — The Pisca- enjoy ample networking time Director of SAD 4 and Niloofar Oaks Hotel May 12-13. Attend- taquis County Soil and Water Con- and hear from wonderful guest Yousefi from the UMaine School ees were Barbara Austin, Anne servation District (PCSWCD), speakers. All educators including of Forest Resources. Priest will Cress, Vicki Moschella and Su- the Appalachian Mountain Club school teachers, natural resource explore ways for educators to use zanne Raymond along with 59 (AMC) and Maine Project Learn- professionals and community iPads and iPhones in the woods. other women from around the ing Tree (PLT) are teaming up to leaders are strongly encouraged She will discuss a variety of apps state. present a dynamic and engaging to attend. for better understanding, collect- The 2014-16 GFWC Maine Project Learning Tree Educator This workshop will begin at 4 ing data and augmenting reality Administration’s theme has Training at Gorman Chairback p.m. on Friday, June 17 and run in interesting ways for learning. been “Our Past Will Determine Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club Lodge on June 17-18. through 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Yousefi will present her research Our Future”. Marjorie Good- TOP CONTEST HONORS — The GFWC Miosac Club Recent research on child devel- June 18. This training will not in biobased advanced products, win, GFWC Maine president recently received first-place honors in the organization’s opment shows the importance of only include great information which will inspire educators to stated, “What we as clubwomen state-level Community Improvement Contest for last experiences in nature to child de- about natural resource curriculum, incorporate technology into their do now, will affect our daugh- spring’s purchase and placement of American flags velopment and learning. This fun, ideas, techniques and demonstra- natural resource curriculum. ters and their daughters, just as on West Main Street in Dover-Foxcroft. From left are relaxing workshop will share cur- tions, participants will also en- For more information about what the clubwomen did before riculum resources and deliver in- joy full lodge accommodations this Maine Project Learning Tree us has affected the clubwomen committee members Anne Cress, Suzanne Raymond, tegrated lesson plans for all grades including delicious meals and a Educator Training, please contact of today. We need to set a good GFWC Miosac Club President Vicki Moschella, GFWC and subject areas. Attendees will comfortable stay in the lodge cab- Dawna Blackstone at dblack- example of what volunteerism Maine Conservation Chair Beverly Rollins and Barbara discuss techniques for managing ins. The information presented [email protected] or 695-3085 can do for a community, so fu- Austin. outdoor learning and work with will combine the Project Learn- or Pat Maloney at meprojectlearn- ture volunteers will be willing participants to connect their cur- ing Tree K-12 curriculum with [email protected] or 626-7990. to continue working within their Community Living, through its book win first place with the ricular with place-based themes. STEM, NGSS and much more. To register, call 603-466-2727 communities for years to come.” model approaches to statewide club receiving a certificate and a Educators who attend this work- Guest presenters will include ref. group #323903. Registration The president’s special proj- legal assistance systems Phase II cash award. Many thanks go to shop will earn nine contact hours, Crystal Priest, district technology deadline is June 6. ect during the past two years has grant program, for its innovative Moschella, club president and been “Elder Abuse Awareness”. approaches to providing state- scrapbook editor. Elaine Lar- This is a sensitive subject that wide services and longstanding son, won first place in the sce- has all too often been swept un- commitment to representing and nic category of the photography der the rug and not addressed. advocating for victims of elder contest. Her entry will go on to Moosehead Lake region set GFWC Maine clubwomen have abuse. Washington, D.C. for further successfully helped educate Clubwomen were delighted to judging with competition from the public about how to rec- welcome GFWC Second Vice all 50 states. ognize the symptoms of abuse President Marian St. Clair from The club was also very ex- to kickoff public Wi-Fi and where to go to get help South Carolina at convention. cited to win first place in the when needed. Many members She has been a dynamic leader Community Improvement Con- GREENVILLE — Commu- ribbon cutting, organizers invite porting economic and community throughout Maine have taken of GFWC since 1989 and has test for its submission for the nity members, business owners the public to a reception with light development in the Moosehead part in Meals on Wheels pro- held countless positions during flag purchase and placement of and public officials will gather to refreshments at the library. Lake region.” grams in, or near their commu- that time such as state presi- American flags along West Main celebrate the launch of a first for The Downtown Wi-Fi system, Axiom Technologies, in collabo- nities. The elderly and the young dent, bylaws committee, beau- Street in Dover-Foxcroft last the Moosehead Lake region: free which first went live on April 8, ration with the Maine State Library continue to be the most vulnera- tification committee, leadership May. An essay along with pho- public Wi-Fi service in downtown was created as a pilot project by and Networkmaine, is working ble members of society. committee and she has been tos and newspaper articles from Greenville. The launch also rep- the Moosehead Lake Region Eco- on a first in the nation initiative to In 2010 domestic violence GFWC treasurer and recording the beginning through the end of resents Maine’s first public Wi-Fi nomic Development Corporation, install Wireless Access Point (Wi- awareness and prevention be- secretary. In 1997, she was dis- this project were submitted. This installation utilizing high-speed in partnership with the Town of Fi) on the roofs of 230 libraries in came the signature project for tinguished as a GFWC Woman entry will go on to Washington, Internet connection from a public Greenville, the Shaw Public Li- Maine as more funding becomes GFWC. Many positive changes of Achievement. D.C. for further judging. library. brary, the Maine State Library, available. have taken place since that time. During the evening banquet GFWC Maine Leadership The Downtown Wi-Fi HotSpot Networkmaine and the project’s Maine is a nationwide leader of The organization has been fortu- John McDonald, a professional Chairman Raymond gave a de- will allow residents and visitors contractor Axiom Technologies. connectivity to schools and librar- nate to hear from Jaye Martin, storyteller who has been per- lightful talk about a childhood easy access to information about “Downtown Wi-Fi will provide ies. The Maine School and Library executive director of Legal Ser- forming and entertaining audi- event that heightened her in- activities and businesses in the a public internet connection in Network (MLSN) is a program vices for the Elderly in Maine ences in New England for de- terest in volunteerism, and as a Moosehead Lake region. It will be Downtown Greenville for the ben- overseen and operated by Net- (LSE) for the 10 years. Martin cades, provided his own brand result, has made her activities an important tool for marketing the efit of local residents and visitors workmaine that receives funding is an attorney with an extensive of humor. He writes a weekly what they are today. region, and helping local business- to the region,” said Luke Muzzy, support from the federal E-rate background in the nonprofit sec- column that is published in Austin, who is the GFWC es grow. president of the Moosehead Lake program, State MTEAF, and local tor where she focused on devel- many Maine newspapers. Maine membership chairman, The kickoff/ribbon cutting will Region Economic Development schools and libraries. It is MSLN, oping vocational and housing Convention participants heard inspired with her humor and talk be held at the Shaw Public Library, Corporation. “The ability to con- and the libraries that support it that services for persons with devel- from many committee chairmen as only she can do. 9 Lily Bay Road, on Thursday, nect to a public Wi-Fi system will provides the enabling foundation opmental and mental disabili- clubwomen have participated in GFWC Immediate Past State May 26 at 1 p.m. Following the be an important component sup- for this project. ties. or completed. Some were Maine President,Cress was busy with LSE is a statewide legal ser- youth leadership, endowment nominating procedures and vices organization focused on fund, delegate’s fund, conser- election results for the 2016-18 meeting the unique needs of vation, home life, education, GFWC Maine Executive Com- disadvantaged seniors. LSE’s international outreach, public mittee. Prior to the adjournment, Food services include a statewide issues, domestic violence, wom- Cress was the installing officer Continued from Page 1 helpline, area offices across the en’s history and resource center/ with the assistance of St. Clair, state and a Medicare Part D historian, leadership and mem- for the newly elected officers. goes to that local food pantry, it Appeals Unit. LSE and Maine bership. The motto for the new adminis- does not leave the community.” have been nationally recognized The GFWC Miosac Club tration is “Living the Volunteer Dube said 3,910 pounds of by the U.S. Administration for was thrilled to have its scrap- Spirit with Sparkle and Shine”. food collected May 14 will be given to the Dover-Foxcroft Area Food Cupboard, which is housed at the Dover-Fox- croft Congregational Church. Drowning The Partnership Food Pantry Continued from Page 1 in Guilford will receive 1,535 Pullyard was staying at a colm said. Glidden was off-duty pounds, as will the Guilford When a Millinocket Fire De- camp with his friends and had on Monday and could not be United Methodist Church and partment ambulance arrived, gone fishing for the weekend, reached for comment, officials another 1,520 pounds is for the emergency responders MacDonald said. at the warden’s service office in the First Universalist Church found that Pullyard was dead, Warden Service Cpl. Andy Augusta said. of Sangerville and Dover-Fox- Millinocket Deputy Fire Chief Glidden is handling the investi- Pullyard’s was the second croft. Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Thomas Malcolm said. gation of Pullyard’s death, Mal- body pulled from a body of “There was an incredible STAMPING OUT HUNGER LOCALLY — U.S. Postal Maine water over the weekend. amount of food collected this Service letter carriers Donna Leeman and Mike A missing 4-year-old boy was year,” Dube said. “We have Henderson load boxes of food for the Dover-Foxcroft found on Sunday in a man-made been doing this since 1992 and Area Food Cupboard collected through the National pond in the Ballard Road area of it’s sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers’ 24th annual Stamp Out St. Albans. Association of Letter Carriers,” Pullyard’s body was taken she said. Other national spon- Hunger Food Drive. A local record 8,000 pounds of to Lamson Funeral Home in sors included the U.S. Postal food was collected, which will be distributed to the four Millinocket, where it was due to Service, the National Rural Let- cupboards in the four zip codes operating out of the be examined, MacDonald said. ter Carriers’ Association, United Dover-Foxcroft post office. “Since it was a witnessed Food and Commercial Workers event, I’m told an autopsy will International Union, the United “We have a great time with it said, thanking letter carriers not be done,” MacDonald said Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, and everybody’s always very, Mike Henderson, Donna Lee- in an email. Valpak and Valassis. very enthused about it,” Dube man and Stephen Provost. The Piscataquis Observer May 25, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 7 Zika Continued from Page 4 Health. rious Zika outbreak in our coun- Community Calendar Washington should do more try. It is essential that we devote Wednesday, May 25 DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Veterans will conduct a memori- million people in our country to plan for emerging disease sufficient financial resources to GREENVILLE: A public Star Party starts at 7 p.m. at al ceremony at 2 p.m. in the old live in areas where the mosquito threats through the regular ap- meet this new challenge. I am meeting on the town’s new food Peaks-Kenny State Park. FMI section of the Dover cemetery. that carries the virus could po- propriations process so that we proud that the Senate is doing waste recycling program will be call 564-3350. DOVER-FOXCROFT: The tentially thrive. do not have to turn frequently to its part to deal with this serious held at 6 p.m. at the town office. MILO: The Milo/Brownville family of Judy Dow serves a Americans are justifiably emergency supplemental fund- threat to our public health. Thursday, May 26 Grade 4-5 Drama Club presents baked bean and chop suey sup- worried about the Zika virus, ing. But the Zika virus is an DOVER-FOXCROFT: A “Jackie & the Beanstalk Band- per from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Do- as the failure to prevent its imminent and evolving public STATE OF MAINE free session of the Essentials of stand” at 7 p.m. at the town hall, ver-Foxcroft United Methodist spread could have devastating health threat that cannot wait, PROBATE COURT College Planning will be offered with a mini variety show to fol- Church to benefit her participa- consequences for our families. that cannot be ignored. The PISCATAQUIS, SS: at PHEC at 1 p.m. To register low and proceeds benefitting the tion in the Maine Cancer Foun- In addition to the human and CDC has a very specific plan to 159 East Main St., Suite 12 call 1-800-281-3703 or go to Ecumenical Food Cupboard. dation’s Tri for a Cure in July. emotional toll, the Zika virus rapidly respond to this serious Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426 http://meoc.maine.edu. Saturday, May 28 MONSON: A traditional may ultimately cost the United threat, including developing di- DOVER-FOXCROFT: The ABBOT: A youth Hooked on Finn dance takes place at the States an astonishing sum of agnostic tests that will help us NOTICE TO CREDITORS office of U.S. Sen. Angus King Fishing event takes place during Finn Hall from 7:30-10 p.m. money when you consider that identify the virus and helping to 18-A MRSA §3-801 offers constituent outreach hours the morning at Drummond FMI call 997-3639. we already spend more than educate providers and the pub- The following Personal from 2-4 p.m. at the Thompson Pond. FMI call 343-0503 Tuesday, May 31 $2.6 billion per year on hospital lic about appropriate prevention Representatives have been Free Library. FMI call 1-800- BROWNVILLE JCT: St. DOVER-FOXCROFT: The stays related to birth defects. methods. appointed in the estates noted. 432-1599. John’s Episcopal Church serves RSU 68 district budget meeting It is imperative that we take The role of the CDC is par- The first publication date of this GREENVILLE: A celebra- a BBQ chicken supper at 5 p.m. and public information session steps to combat the Zika virus ticularly important because it is notice is May 25, 2016. If you tion of the installation of the Wi- at the American Legion on Rail- starts at 6 p.m. at the SeDoMo- without delay. As the Chairman the interface with state and local are a creditor of an estate Fi hotspot at the Shaw Public road Ave. For takeout call 965- Cha School. of the Senate Transportation, public health centers and agen- listed below, you must present Library starts at 1 p.m. FMI call 8070. DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Housing, and Urban Develop- cies, so it is absolutely critical your claim within four months 695-2702. DEXTER: The Old Blues NAMI Family and Friends Sup- ment Appropriations Subcom- in the education and prevention GUILFORD: The SAD 4 Kats perform at 7 p.m. at the port Group meets from 6:30-8 mittee, I strongly supported a process. The NIH is similarly of the first publication date of district budget meeting and pub- Wayside Theatre/Grange. FMI p.m. in the Borestone Room at bipartisan amendment to pro- prepared to conduct research this Notice to Creditors or be lic information session starts at call 277-3733 or 924-5711. Mayo Regional Hospital. FMI vide $1.1 billion in emergen- into vaccines that might help us forever barred. 6 p.m. at PCES. DOVER-FOXCROFT: The call 924-7903. cy funding to address the Zika better prevent the virus and the You may present your claim Friday, May 27 Sons and Daughters of Union threat. This crucial funding conditions that it can tragically by filing a written statement of includes $361 million for the cause. But again, that requires your claim on a proper form Centers for Disease Control and funding. with the Register of Probate of Prevention and $200 million The CDC has sounded the this Court or by delivering or Office of U.S. Sen. King offers for the National Institutes of alarm in its warning about a se- mailing to the Personal Representative listed below at the address published by his name a written statement of outreach hours on Thursday Historical Society the Claim indicating the basis DOVER-FOXCROFT — The brary. tative to discuss specific problems, therefore, the name and office of U.S. Sen. Angus King Outreach hours are part of Sen. legislative issues or any concerns to learn about address of the claimant and (I-Maine) announced that his staff King’s “Your Government, Your regarding federal government the amount claimed or in such will hold constituent outreach Neighborhood” initiative and offer agencies. No appointment is nec- other manner as the law may hours on Thursday, May 26 from an opportunity for area residents to essary. For more information, Foxcroft’s Bernie Madoff provide. See 18-A MRSA §3- 2-4 p.m. at the Thompson Free Li- meet directly with a staff represen- please call 1-800-432-1599. 804. DOVER-FOXCROFT — 38 years, had taken 10 times TO ALL PERSONS IN- The Dover-Foxcroft Histor- the town’s annual budget or TERESTED IN ANY OF THE ical Society will be hold- 20 percent of the value of the ESTATES LISTED BELOW: Smith named to dean’s list FA spring ing its annual meeting on town over that time. Find out 2016-034 ESTATE OF Wednesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. about Judge Hale’s life and BARRY K. MCSORLEY, late of The meeting will be held at how the town bounced back Sebec, Maine deceased. at Northwestern Ohio recital June 5 the Gerrish-Warren Room after this devastating loss. The at Thayer Parkway on Park meeting is open to the public. Dennis P. Lyford, 2 Oak Street, LIMA, Ohio — The Uni- for the March 2016 session in DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mu- Street. For more information Milo, ME 04463 appointed versity of Northwestern Ohio the College of Applied Tech- sic students of Foxcroft Acade- Dennis Lyford will be shar- please contact, Dover-Fox- Personal Representative. is proud to acknowledge that nologies. Smith is a 2015 my will perform solo and small ing the story of the town’s Ber- croft Historical Society Pres- 2016-035 ESTATE OF JANE Drew A. Smith of Dover-Fox- graduate of Foxcroft Acade- chamber ensemble works at 3 nie Madoff. Judge Elias Hale, ident Mary Annis at 564-0820 W. GRANT, late of Dover- croft has made the dean’s list my. p.m. on Sunday, June 5 at the the treasurer of Foxcroft for or [email protected]. Foxcroft, Maine deceased. Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Bruce H. Grant, 396 Board Church — located at 824 West Eddy Road, Dover-Foxcroft, Main Street. ME 04426 appointed Personal Solo and small ensemble works Representative. Faith by Chopin, Mozart, Gounod, An- Obituaries 2016-036 ESTATE OF Continued from Page 4 drew Lloyd Webber and others HERMAN JOSEPH JALBERT, will be presented. The recital will own two feet. will benefit. There is an old feature also the Foxcroft Acade- late of Milo, Maine deceased. To help your children, start saying: “Without faith your my String Band performing Rus- Obituary Notices Jamilyn Collins, 371 West to teach the Golden Rule, children will never be rich, sian and Traditional American Main Street, Milo, ME 04463 appointed Personal Represen- “Treat others as you want to and with faith they will never folk music. A reception to follow. GILBERT, Millage C., 54, Parkman, May 21, 2016. Family be treated,” and go to church be poor.” For more information, contact and friends are invited to gather at Millage and Tina’s tative. with your children. It will do Joseph Riitano Sr. 564-0043 or susan.ramsey@fox- home in Parkman on Friday, May 27, at 3 p.m. 2016-037 ESTATE OF some good and your children Sangerville croftacademy.org. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home, GLENN R. ROGERS, late of Guilford. North Windham, CT deceased. PINETTE, Andrea M., 72, Dover-Foxcroft, at Portland, May Pamela Rogers, 689 Back 20, 2016. A graveside memorial service will be Road, North Windham, CT conducted 1 p.m. June 4, 2016, at the family lot in the 06256 appointed Personal Tree Lawn Cemetery, Guilford. Arrangements are in the care Representative. Continued from Page 1 and making the public aware. Miosac Club explained the Mar- 2016-042 ESTATE OF Clukey said Project Canopy ion Doore Park namesake was of the Lary Funeral Home. has made an effort to plant new funds have provided for plant- a teacher at the former Pleas- JAMES E. REINSEL, late of trees, replace aging ones and ings in town as well as the place- ant Street School from 1942 to Notices Blanchard Township, ME encourage other organizations ment of potted trees along East 1975. Michaud said the school deceased. Patricia A. Reinsel, to plant in order to help raise Main Street for the spring and closed in 1975 and the building DAWSON – Graveside committal services for Ruby and 346 Abbot Rd., Blanchard Twp, awareness about forestry and summer. was razed with the space becom- John Dawson of Brownville will be conducted 11 a.m. ME 04406 appointed Personal beautify the community. Clukey said the town is inter- ing a playground. The property Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the family lot in Brownville Representative. The town manager told the ested in hearing ideas from the later became a park, dedicated Village Cemetery, with Rev. Ann Purdy officiating. 2016-043 ESTATE OF ceremony participants, which public pertaining to community on June 25, 2001. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Funeral Home. MARJORIE A. BRUCE, late of included Selectpersons Gail greens spaces. “We are excited GFWC/Miosac Club Presi- Dover-Foxcroft, ME deceased. HANSCOMB –Graveside committal services for Cathleen D’Agostino and Steve Gram- to work on that,” he said. dent Vicki Moschella said the Jeffrey Merrill, 317 Greeley’s mont and a dozen GFWC/ The town’s hydrangea tree organization has reached the B. Hanscomb, of Dexter, who died January 3, 2016, Landing Road, Dover-Foxcroft, Miosac Club members, they was decorated with red, white 80-year milestone and the club will be held 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, at the Lawn ME 04406 appointed Personal have probably seen silver tags and blue ribbons, the colors of name stands for modern ideals Cemetery, Guilford. Arrangements are by Crosby & Representative. on various trees around Do- the GFWC, and the second new of service and culture. “Later to- Neal, Dexter. ver-Foxcroft. Clukey said the tree for the Marion Doore Park day our club’s members will cel- 2016-045 ESTATE OF tags are part of a Project Cano- had the same colored ornaments. ebrate our 80th anniversary with RICHARDSON –The memorial mass for Honorene A. ELLEN F. DOW, late of Dover- py inventory, but “we are losing The GFWC/Miosac Club also a banquet,” Moschella said. Richardson, who passed away on May 11, 2016, has Foxcroft, ME deceased. Frank trees faster than we are gaining provided a marker for the park, “It is an honor now to official- been changed to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016, at W. Dow, P.O Box 138, Carmel, trees.” engraved with General Feder- ly dedicate the hydrangea tree Sts. Francis Xavier and Paul the Apostle Catholic ME 04419 appointed Personal He said Arbor Week provides ation of Women’s Club (1890- and marker to the 125th anniver- Church, Milo. Arrangements are in the care of the Lary Representative. an opportunity to help remedy 2015). sary of the General Federation Funeral Home, Milo. 2016-047 ESTATE OF the problem, with the plantings Rheba Michaud of the GFWC/ of Women’s Clubs,” she said. LORRAINE ALICE GRAY, late of Dover-Foxcroft, ME deceas- Millage C. Gilbert ed. Tamatha E. Griffin, 121 Century Road, Weymouth, MA PARKMAN – Millage C. Gilbert and 02190 appointed Personal Gilbert, 54, husband of Tina husband, Citizen Representative. Continued from Page 1 known her husband since child- worth, the Valley Grange’s 2012 M. (Carpenter) Gilbert, passed Richard C.; hood. Community Citizen of the Year. away May 21, 2016, at his two daugh- Notice is hereby given by the to benefit Homecoming and “I “There’s not anyone I know “Everything Sherry’s involved home. He was born January ters, Karen respective petitioner that she have chased Dave Mallet down in this area that’s more deserv- in she puts in her all and thank 21, 1962, in Dexter, the son of M. Turnbull has filed the following proceed- the street and told him to bring ing of this award,” Nelson said. you for everything you have Merle C. Sr. and Jeannette M. and hus- ing. This matter will be heard at his guitar for a variety show, and He said if he calls the Zone done for the community.” (Cullicutt) Gilbert. band, 9:00 a.m. or as soon thereafter he was there.” French said she Radio Corporation office in Sheila Bragg said she has Millage was a very talented Stephen B., as it may be on June 14, 2016. has “become good friends with Dover-Foxcroft and French is served alongside French on the man in many areas. He was a and Phylicia The requested action may be Joy Hollowell of WABI because not there, then he knows she is Homecoming Committee for 18 skilled logger, farmer, carpen- R. Clukey made on or after the hearing I am there all the time,” promot- somewhere else in the commu- years. Bragg said French is al- date if no sufficient objection ing upcoming events in the re- nity giving of her time. ways there to back her up and ter, mechanic and welder. He and husband, Jhonathan A.; was a wonderful loving father, three grandchildren, Jackson A. be heard. This notice complies gion. “There is not a single person bounce ideas off of. with the requirements of 18-A The Community Citizen of in this community who works Bragg said French, unbe- grandfather, husband, brother Turnbull, and Austin J. and the Year said she has portrayed harder than Sherry French and knownst to her, nominated her and son. Natalie R. Clukey; three broth- M.R.S.A. §3-403 and Probate a number of different characters you deserve this more than any- son Mason Merrill for WL- He was a man who left a ers, Merle C. Gilbert, Jr. and his Rule 4. over the years, including Mrs. one I know,” said Keri Foster, BZ-2’s Teens Who Care Award. lasting impression on every- wife, Lori, Calvin Gilbert and 2016-041 IN RE: RANDI Claus during holiday parades. who has volunteered alongside Bragg said French called her one he met. Millage loved his wife, Julie, and Hartley BRIANN KENNEDY. Petition of French said she has wrote over French in various capacities while she was driving to let her spending his days outdoors Gilbert and his wife, Kimberly; Randi Kennedy of Dover- 600 letters “to those that did be- over the years. know Merrill was the young- and was an avid hunter. He sister, Cindy Westberry and Foxcroft requesting that her lieve Santa would be there on Barbara Moore said she has est recipient in the history of was a man who would give husband, Paul; and several name be changed to RANDI Christmas Eve.” worked alongside French at the honor, and Bragg said had you the shirt off of his back nieces and nephews. BRIANN KENNEDY-FARR. “I didn’t do it alone, I did it many events. “When you came to pull over because they both and would always give you an Family and friends are invit- Randi Kennedy, 711 East with all the rest of these people into my life that was the best were overcome with emotion. honest answer to any ques- ed to gather at Millage and Dover Road, Dover-Foxcroft, who have been by my side,” thing that’s happened in a long Jane Conroy said she first met tion you would ask. Tina’s home, 552 North ME 04426. French said, saying she calls time — I love you and want to French through hospice volun- He is deeply loved and will Dexter Road in Parkman on 2016-040 In Re: KENNEDY these people her friends. “This acknowledge that,” Moore said. teering and she described French be greatly missed by all who Friday, May 27, 2016 at 3 p.m. RENEE-FARR JOHNSON, award is not for me, this award French’s son Jerod Edes said as the kind of person you can not had the honor of knowing Arrangements are in the care minor. Petition of Randi is for all who I have worked his mother was always involved see for several weeks and upon and loving him. of the Lary Funeral Home, with side by side.” in his activities growing up and meeting up again the conversa- Kennedy, legal guardian of In addition to his beloved Guilford. Messages of condo- said minor, requesting that the Boomsma said the Valley she has “a shadow that I’m very tion picks up right where it was wife, Tina, Millage is survived lence may be expressed at Grange honor goes to a recipi- happy to stand in.” left off. Conroy said French reg- name of said child be changed ent “who truly has their boots Edes mentioned how he was ularly picks up groceries for an by his parents; son, Darren M. www.laryfuneralhome.com. to KENNEDY RENEE FARR. on the ground, they are working at the chiropractor and upon elderly neighbor and “she does Randi Kennedy, 711 East and not just writing checks.” mentioning who his mother is, it because she cares.” Andrea M. Pinette Dover Road, Dover-Foxcroft, He said he believes everyone in several people instantly recog- Moore said, “We all know ME 04426. DOVER-FOXCROFT – A graveside memorial service attendance would agree this de- nized his mother’s name. He what her license plate says, To be published on May 25, Andrea M. Pinette, 72, passed will be conducted 1 p.m., June scription suits both Sherry and said he will turn his TV on in the YUPICAN,” as Moore thinks 2016 and June 1, 2016. Jim French. morning and there is his mother this sums French up. away May 20, 2016, at Maine 4, 2016, at the family lot in the Toby Nelson of the Zone Ra- on the news promoting an event. Jim French concluded the Medical Center in Portland. Lawn Cemetery, Guilford. Dated: May 19, 2016 dio Corporation gave the first “You are a tireless worker, program by saying if his wife She was born September 28, Arrangements are in the care of /S/Donna M. Peterson, of the evening’s testimonials. you are full of energy and you is not at home or at work then 1943, in Bangor, the daughter the Lary Funeral Home. Register Nelson said he has worked with are the glue that pulls everything “she’s doing community service of Roland Z. and Genevieve Condolences may be expressed Piscataquis County French for about 18 years and together,” said Brian Wood- in the community.” M. (Deery) Pinette. at www.laryfuneralhome.com. Probate Court Page 8, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, May 25, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Media Walk Continued from Page 4 left? Content. And what have Continued from Page 1 impacted to write the names of among ages 10-24 in Maine, re- people to stop dying by suicide.” people demanded from news me- their loved ones on the leaves for peating “age 10” to the audience. She said Perry said he has seen entertainment, says Facebook is dia throughout history — content the Silence opening ceremony. the tree painting as well as to carry “We all do have an obligation to get bullying and heard of people who devoting “tremendous resourc- on which they can depend? Cred- The PRYMCA entrance featured flowers with them as they walked educated and save a life,” she said, have died., and she thinks it’s in- es” to attract newsy video posts, ible news. That requires a whole posters promoting JD Foundation the 3.1 miles. He said the leaves on teaching students and adults alike credible what he has done. celebrity items, news articles, new level of transparency, ethics goals. “All of these were done by the tree will be “going to the JD about suicide prevention. Campbell, who is the ROTC sports event streams, and even and acceptance of the responsi- the Key Club in Dover-Foxcroft Foundation headquarters so that “Today let’s remember those we instructor at Brewer High School, is “considering a branded morn- bilities that earlier forms of news which I think is pretty awesome,” individual and that loved one is not have lost and also remember we and his students were positioned ing show.” If it did all that on media have embraced, including Morin said. She said a memory forgotten.” can get through it together,” Morin along the Walk to Wake the Silence paper or via the airwaves, we’d acting as a “watchdog on govern- quilt was on display as was a tree Morin then spoke, saying the said. route — which followed the course call it a newspaper or a network. ment.” painting in which walk participants idea for the walk came from “There’s one way to end sui- of Foxcroft Academy’s annual But let’s just note that Facebook So I don’t mind, Facebook, could write the names of lost loved Campbell’s exploits late last year. cides, you people being here to- Pony Pride Alumni Weekend 5K drives up to 20 percent of daily if you have decided that some ones on a leaf to be attached to the She said foundation officials felt if day,” Campbell said. “Let’s talk road race — to assist with street visitors (“traffic” in digital no- fluffy piece of click-bait, which artwork that will reside at the JD he could run 55 miles then others about it, there’s no shame.” crossings. Morin said a water stop menclature) to traditional and may or not be true, ought not to Foundation headquarters. could walk five kilometers. Before the walkers left, Mo- was located at the halfway point to new media news sites. push real news off the “trending Walk to Wake the Silence Em- Morin said her life was changed rin wanted to introduce them to those walking as the temperature And that goes to the heart of topics” list, and that you do it via cee Anthony Campbell — a long- forever in 2005 with the loss of her 11-year-old Kholton Perry of climbed into the upper 70s. the matter — and why Face- some real person’s hand rather time JD Foundation volunteer who son William Jody Day — the JD Charleston. She said Perry raised Upon returning to the PRYM- book’s founder is right to get out than by deus ex machina. raised $3,700 for the organization in the foundation name. “I didn’t over $400 for the Walk to Wake CA, participants moved behind the in front of the issues of bias and As it happens, good journalism in December by running 55 miles know there were actual warning the Silence, and upon being giving facility to the Kiwanis Park pond trust. For some time, I have con- throughout the years has had to from Brewer to Abbot on his 55th signs and things that could have a $50 prize for being the top fund- for the closing ceremony. Those sidered it obvious that news op- balance the sensational and silly birthday — said those gathered on been done to help,” Morin said. raiser Perry opted to give the mon- with flowers could drop these in the erations in the 21st century must against the important and need- Saturday where there to honor in- She said in the decade since she ey back to the JD Foundation. stream as Campbell read the names face up to the idea that there is ed-to-know. Not something to dividuals “who have touched our has worked to increase the public’s While Perry and other walk par- of the their loved ones aloud. only one big “thing” on which simply be automated, at least yet. lives in different ways.” awareness of suicide and anti-bul- ticipants were on their excursion, “A lot of us consider water and their survival will depend: cred- Face up to it, Facebook. You “Suicide touches us all,” Camp- lying efforts. Morin said suicide is Morin said Perry told her, “‘I want streams life,” he said. “Life goes on ibility. have added “news media” to bell said. He encouraged those the second leading cause of death people to stop bullying and I want and so do we.” Financial problems for “old your moniker of “king of social media” rooted in a loss of amaz- media.” ingly lucrative advertising and Hey, that’s news worthy of relatively easy-to-get circula- anybody’s “trending topics.” tion? Facebook’s balance sheet Gene Policinski is chief oper- shows you can get nearly $18 ating officer of the Newseum In- billion in revenue (2015) by de- stitute and senior vice president livering news and information in of the Institute’s First Amend- a newer format that people like. ment Center. He can be reached Lose ads and “circ” and what’s at [email protected]. THE

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P.O. Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 • Fax: 564-7056 564-8355 The Piscataquis Observer May 25, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 9 Six inducted into FA Academic Hall of Fame Bathrooms Continued from Page 4 “gender identity” actually is im- DOVER-FOXCROFT — glish. plemented. Do not be fooled by On May 6 Foxcroft Academy Gerald Brann, Class of 1986. parental involvement in a child’s the raw dollar numbers of the fed- inducted six into the Foxcroft Brann distinguished himself education is a prime indicator of eral money. The accurate funding Academy Academic Hall of musically at Foxcroft Acad- high student achievement. The number is when the cost reduction Fame. Each year Foxcroft emy, participating in concert public schools would possi- of the mandated guidelines, less Academy welcomes a new band, marching band, jazz band bly be losing higher achieving paperwork, less staff, and even if class of alumni who have dis- and chorus and was named to students. Loss of students also necessary less participation in food tinguished themselves academ- Maine’s All-State Band his se- represents loss of government programs is subtracted. It would ically and artistically at the nior year. Brann would go on funding, since most of the fund- not be surprising to find that when school and beyond. to graduate with a degree in ing is dependent on the numbers all costs are subtracted from the Nominations are generat- jazz and contemporary music Photo courtesy of Foxcroft Academy of students. funding that schools would not be ed by the Foxcroft Academy from the University of Maine, FA ACADEMIC HALL OF HALL CLASS OF 2016 — This Our community should commu- losing very much money after all. Alumni Office, which each Augusta, and his college band year’s inductees into the Foxcroft Academy Hall of Fame nicate with our representatives in All of this from someone who is year asks alumni, community The Deal signed a recording the Congress and Senate to provide an ardent advocate of less school members, parents and facul- contract and released an album are, from left, Kipp Larson, Gerald Brann, Justice Lance more grassroots outrage over this taxes. ty (past and present) to nomi- nationally. Walker, Dr. Jennifer Michaud-Finch and Dr. Marjorie federal mandate. It is entirely pos- Dale Landrith Sr. of Camden is nate alumni who demonstrated For the past 14 years, he Mealey Devine. Not pictured, Susan Stitham. sible that the entire matter can be a member of a group of concerned “success at Foxcroft Academy has also played the role of subdued. Huge popular outrage is Midcoast citizens who meet to dis- through academics and/or visu- Elton John in the successful late Advocacy. After serving as eral Hospital as the first sport still considered by our government. cuss issues of public interest. Their al and performing arts, leading Elton John Tribute band, Yel- a law clerk, as a complex litiga- cardiology fellow in the coun- I would encourage our local weekly column “Another View” to notable accomplishments in low Brick Road, which has tion and insurance law attorney, try. She is routinely invited to schools to begin the thought pro- has been awarded by the Maine a chosen career path.” A se- performed all across the U.S. and as a district court judge, he present at national conferences cess of refusing federal funds if Press Association. lection committee then draws Simultaneously through it all, was appointed and unanimous- with the American College of from a large pool and carefully Brann was also accepted into ly elevated to Justice of the Cardiology, and for the past ten selects a new class each spring. the Portsmouth Naval Ship- Maine Superior Court in 2015. years she has worked the Bos- Foxcroft Academy is proud to yard’s apprenticeship program He participated in Latin Club ton Marathon finish line medi- introduce this year’s outstand- and became a system expert and peer-to- peer mentoring cal tent where, in 2013, she was We are online at ing inductees. in impressed current cathodic and was a member of Fox- one of the first medical volun- Dr. Marjorie Mealey Devine, protection, writing many refur- croft’s baseball, basketball, golf teers to respond to the Boston www.observer-me.com Class of 1952. Dr. Devine bishment procedures that have and football teams. Marathon bombings, helping to earned a BS in home econom- become industry standard. Dr. Jennifer Michaud-Finch, tourniquet limbs, pack wounds, ics and a MS in nutrition from Kipp Larson, Class of 1989. Class of 1994. Dr. Mi- and start IVs ultimately helping the University of Maine, Or- Larson received BS degrees in chaud-Finch earned a bache- to save many lives. ono before earning a Ph.D. in physics and philosophy with lor’s degree in biology from At Foxcroft Academy Dr. nutrition from Cornell Uni- a minor in astrophysics from Springfield College, a master’s Michaud-Finch was captain of versity. Throughout her stud- Renssellaer Polytechnic Insti- degree in exercise physiology the field hockey, basketball, in- ies, she taught at East Wind- tute, a MS degree in electrical from Northeastern Universi- door and outdoor track teams sor High School and Bangor engineering from the Univer- ty and her Doctor of Medicine and was a member of Latin High School before teaching at sity of New Hampshire, a MS from Lake Erie College. Dr. Club, concert band, jazz band UMO. Upon graduating from degree in space systems oper- Michaud-Finch has additional and musical productions. Cornell Dr. Devine continued ations management from Web- degrees from Boston Medical For full biographies, please in the realm of education, work- ster University, and is currently Center in heart failure and car- go to www.foxcroftacade- ing her way through the ranks pursuing a Ph.D. in aerospace diomyopathy and is currently my.org/academics/academ- of Cornell professorships, ulti- engineering at the University working at Massachusetts Gen- ic-hall-of- fame/. mately rising to the position of of Colorado, focusing in bio- professor and associate director astronautics. For the past 10 of academic affairs, serving the years, Larson has worked at university until her retirement Ball Aerospace & Technologies in 1989. where he is now the mission While at Foxcroft Academy, operations manager, leading Dr. Devine participated in the the team that runs NASA’s Ke- Senior Play, National Honor pler space telescope, which has Society and Prize Speaking and discovered over 5,000 planets received both the Babe Ruth outside of our solar system, Award for Sportsmanship and including several that could be the Kiwanis Club Good Sports- home to extraterrestrial life. For manship Award. his work saving the telescope Susan Stitham, Class of from a potentially mission-end- 1961. Stitham graduated cum ing equipment failure, Larson laude with a degree in Ameri- was awarded the NASA Ames can Literature from Middlebury Honor Award. College and returned to teach While at Foxcroft Academy, English at Foxcroft Academy Larson was captain of the soc- for two years before moving to cer team, a school record holder Alaska where she distinguished in the 110-meter hurdles, a state herself in the realm of educa- science fair winner and senior tion. After earning her MA and class president. MAT in English, Stitham would Justice Lance Walker, Class teach high school English and of 1990. Justice Walker gradu- history for 30 years, earning ated cum laude from both the the prestigious Milken National University of Maine, Orono, Educator award and several ap- where he earned a BA in philos- pointments to state and national ophy, and from the University boards of education. of Maine School of Law, where Sitham captained both the he received his Juris Doctor Pony basketball and softball degree and earned the Justice teams, served as president of Harold J. Rubin Award for Out- the Future Homemakers of standing Trial Advocacy and America Club, and received the the Judge Edward T. Gignoux Evelyn D. Buck Prize for En- Award for Excellence in Appel- Three Rivers Kiwanis auction/yard sale June 23-24

MILO — The dates for the Three red dogs, hamburgers, homemade Rivers Kiwanis’ annual auction/ fries, dough boys and beverages. yard sale have been set for June 23 Donations are greatly appreci- and 24. The yard sale will run from ated for the Three Rivers Kiwanis’ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and the largest annual fundraiser. It’s time auction will start each evening at 5 to clean out barns, garages, attics and run until 9 p.m. The food win- and call Bobby Ellison at 279-2317 dow will be open during the auc- to come pick up the items to be do- tion and Kiwanians will be selling nated.

Nutrition Program USE THE CLASSIFIEDS TO BUY, SELL AND TRADE… Wednesday, May 25 — Pineapple chicken, white rice, broccoli, wheat bread and des- sert. Thursday, May 26 — Pulled pork, mashed sweet potatoes, corn, wheat bread and dessert. Friday, May 27 — Sliced turkey with gravy, mashed po- tatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread and dessert. Monday, May 30 — Vegeta- ble lasagna, Riviera vegetable blend, wheat bread and dessert. Tuesday, May 31 — Chick- en Florentine, orange scented rice, long beans and baby car- rots, wheat bread and dessert. Eastern Area Agency on Ag- ing’s nutrition program deliv- ers noontime meals through Meals on Wheels to those who qualify and serves at Commu- nity Cafes where all are wel- come. Cost is $4 (under age 60). Suggested donation of $4 for seniors age 60 and older. Additional donations are great- ly appreciated. For a reserva- tion or more information, call 943-2488 or (800) 432-7812. Page 10, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, May 25, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer

Dover-Foxcroft Memorial Day parade itinerary DOVER-FOXCROFT — vited to come to the parade merchants are asked to please American Legion Post 29 to show respect for the fall- display American flags, bun- will be conducting the 2016 en and to those who are still tings or other patriotic items Memorial Day parade on putting their lives on the line for Memorial Day. Monday, May 30. This year’s for freedom. Businesses and parade will line up on Sum- mer Street in front of Dave’s World at 9:30 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m., leaving Summer Street and proceeding to the parking lot behind the Civil War monument across West Main Street from the Shell station. After the ceremony here the parade will go to the bridge for another ceremony and then move up East Main Street to the courthouse park- ing lot for the conclusion of Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom the procession. Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom All veterans are asked to MARCHING PONIES — Soon after the group’s trip to participate in the parade if Disney World to take part in the Festival of Fantasy Pre- MEMORIAL DAY IN DOVER-FOXCROFT — Memorial Day was observed in 2015 possible, with riding ac- Parade in the Magic Kingdom a year ago , the Foxcroft with a procession starting on Summer Street, which then traveled to Monument Square commodations available if Academy marching band performs on the move in the and the Piscataquis River bridge on East Main Street for ceremonies to honor all of needed. Everyone else is in- Dover-Foxcroft Memorial Day ceremonies. those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom VETERANS’ RECOGNITION — Veterans of the Armed THREE-GUN SALUTE — Members of the Piscataquis Forces marched and rode in a motorcycle procession Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom County Sheriff’s Department fired three rounds during during the Memorial Day ceremonies in Dover-Foxcroft COLOR GUARD — The color guard leads a procession a past Memorial Day ceremony at Monument Square in last year. from Monument Square to the East Main Street bridge. Dover-Foxcroft. Memorial ceremony set for Saturday Observances in the Greenville area DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a GREENVILLE — The Cecil R. morial Day weekend services start- will be held in honor of those lost memorial ceremony on Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m. at the old section of the Dover Cemetery. All are Cole American Legion Post and ing with an observance at the B-52 at sea. The parade will then resume invited. Auxiliary will host this year’s Me- crash site on Elephant Mountain on and march to the town cemetery Saturday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. for the final tribute to fallen service Memorial Day services will be- members. gin on Monday, May 30 at Rock- The Towne-Holmbom American wood at 9 a.m. The units will then Legion Post will host the traditional convene at the Richard Francis Memorial Day ceremony in Mon- Lavigne Memorial Bridge at the son. East Outlet at 10:10 a.m.; to the The marching unit and Foxcroft Shirley cemetery for services at 11 Academy band will form at He- a.m.; and then back to Greenville bron Heights at 7:30 a.m. and the for the traditional parade starting at parade will get underway at 8 a.m. noon. The units will stop at the canal for Units will march from the Le- a wreath laying and then proceed gion hall on Pritham Avenue to the to the Monson Community Church steamship Katahdin where a service for a ceremony. The Piscataquis Observer May 25, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 11

Parades set for Abbot, Guilford and Sangerville American Legion Con- be held at 10:30 a.m., starting at ner-Trafton Post #119 of Guil- the Elmwood Cemetery. A cere- ford and Stott-Flanders Post mony will be held rededicating #165 of Sangerville will be con- the Veterans’ Bridge before end- ducting Memorial Day parades ing at the Veterans’ Memorial. on Monday, May 30. In Sangerville the parade will The Abbot parade will be held be held at 8:30 a.m. starting at at 9:30 a.m., starting at the town the old mill. A ceremony will be office and ending at the -Veter held to dedicate the Veterans’ Contributed photo ans’ Memorial. Memorial before ending at the OVER 500 FLAGS FOR VETERANS GRAVES — On May The Guilford procession will cemetery. 14 Girl Scout Troop 855 of Dexter placed 524 American flags on veterans graves at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The troop was awarded a Certificate of Community Service by the American Legion and VFW. Pictured are Memorial Day parade front, from left, Emma Schneider, Lily Bagley, Braiden Boutilier, Shealyn Bagley and Jamie Williams. Back, DEXTER — The Dexter Parade units will include a Sarah Sawtelle; Rae-Shawna Costonis, American Legion Observer file photo/Jeannette Hughes Memorial Day parade will be color guard from the Tri-Coun- Post 53 commander; Troop 855 Leader Tracey Sawtelle; MILO’S ANNUAL CEREMONY — The color guard on Monday, May 30, hosted by ty Tech Center Criminal Justice and Rick Batchelder, quartermaster VFW Post 4298. for the parade in Milo pauses on the West Main Street the Poulliot-Seavey American program, the Dexter Regional bridge for a ceremony as part of a past Memorial Day Legion Post and the Shirley B. High School band and local Boy observance.. This year’s parade will start at 10 a.m. at Carter VFW Post with units as- and Girl Scouts. sembling in the municipal park- Following the services, the U.S. flag code the American Legion, proceed to the bridge and then ing lot behind Bangor Savings parade will re-assemble on Dam travel up to the Evergreen Cemetery on Park Street. Bank. The parade begins at 10 and Grove streets and march Conduct during hoisting, when the flag is passing in a.m. and will go up Main Street, back to the starting point at the lowering or passing of the a parade or in review, those tthen o Church Street and Dam municipal parking lot. The VFW American flag: during the Street at Veterans Memorial will serve a lunch after the pa- ceremony of hoisting, lower- Please see Page 12, Park. rade at the post on Cedar Street. ing or passing of the flag or FLAG Kickboxing sparring event in Brewer to raise funds for veterans By Ernie Clark Doors open at 5 p.m. and the during the next three weeks, the when he faces Saul Almeida at Staff Writer show begins at 6 p.m. Admis- fighters consider it a good time the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Building off a successful de- sion is a $10 donation, with all to get in a strong workout before Mashantucket, Conn. but last month in Dexter, Dexter proceeds to benefit The Maine beginning to wind down their The Maine-based New En- Regional High School gradu- Veterans Project. training camps. gland Fights promotion also will ate Josh Harvey of Corinth and More than 30 fighters from Sanders, for instance, will stage its next card June 18 at the MaineNightOut.com will join eight different gyms around cen- fight champion Luis Felix for Androscoggin Bank Colisee. forces to host a kickboxing spar- tral and southern Maine are ex- the CES MMA lightweight belt “Everyone is in full support ring event featuring the likes of pected to take part in the event. in a nationally televised bout of the troops, and sparring ses- local professional mixed martial No winners will be deter- (AXS-TV) on June 10. Boy- sions like this are a regular thing arts standouts Bruce Boyington mined during the exhibitions, ington will seek his second Observer file photo/Jeannette Hughes and Ryan Sanders at Jeff’s Ca- but with many of the partici- win with the World Series of Please see Page 12, RIFLE SALUTE — A rifle salute over the Sebec River will tering in Brewer on May 28. pants scheduled for MMA bouts Fighting franchise on June 17, KICKBOXING once again be part of the annual Memorial Day parade in Milo, which will start at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 30. Vietnam Combat Veterans Traveling Wall to visit Dexter next year

DEXTER — The Vietnam sored by VFW Post 4298 Combat Veterans Traveling Shirley B. Carter of Dexter, Wall is tentatively scheduled those who are interested in to be in Dexter on May 11- volunteering on this project, 15, 2017. The Traveling Wall would like more information memorializes the sacrifice or to be a sponsor, can con- and service of Vietnam vet- tact VFW Post 4298 Shirley erans and brings that remem- B. Carter Commander David brance to cities, towns and Iverson at 379-4000, or vfw- neighborhoods across the [email protected]. nation. The Traveling Wall is a half size replica of the Viet- nam War Memorial in Wash- ington, D.C., and it was conceived and realized by Vietnam veteran John Devitt after he visited “The Wall” in Washington, D.C. and real- ized many Vietnam veterans would never be able to make the trip to see it or share in In Memory of the “positive power of The Wall”. MAURICE “MOE” The Wall is being spon- HUGHES Sept. 5, 1938-Mar. 30, 2001 Served in U.S. Army You will live in our hearts forever. We miss you, we love you. Your family

In Memory of Henry "Hank" Hughes Mar. 10, 1947-July 28, 2011 Served in U.S. Army in Vietnam Gone but not forgotten. Missed by your family. Page 12, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, May 25, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Kickboxing Photo taken by Wellington homeschooler Continued from Page 11 on display at Vice President Biden’s home at bigger camps,” Harvey said. “I’ve attended some in Massa- A photograph by Finn chusetts, and they don’t adver- Kowal of Wellington, the son tise them because it’s a com- of Emily Duford Kowal and mon occurrence. They just all Kris Kowal, is on display at show up at one gym and bang Vice President Joe Biden’s on each other and go home and residence in Washington, call it a good training session. D.C. The display also in- “There’s a thing about spar- cludes images from nine oth- ring with someone who’s not er children from across the your friend or your teammate, country as part of a new col- because you don’t know any laboration between National of their habits and you don’t Geographic Kids and Dr. Jill really care if you punch them Biden, wife of Vice President because they’re not your team- Biden, to celebrate young Contributed photo mate.” photographers. The Bidens VICE PRESIDENTIAL PHOTOGRAPHY — This photo Harvey, the former NEF always have displayed rotat- taken by Finn Kowal of Wellington, a homeschooled amateur lightweight champi- ing art in the vice president’s fifth-grader, is one of 10 photos on display at the vice on who recently won his pro residence for guests to en- president’s residence in Washington, D. C., as part of a debut and will participate in joy. This new project, which National Geographic Kids photography exhibit. Kowal the Brewer sparring event, and launched in July 2015, show- is the son of son of Emily Duford Kowal and Kris Kowal. John Stuart of MaineNightOut. cases the work of budding com staged a similar show photographers. table] and took the pictures of “I’m thrilled to join Dr. on April 1 at the Factory One Each month, National Geo- colored pencils. Then I sharp- Biden in congratulating nightclub in Dexter. graphic Kids editors will se- ened them and lined them up the extraordinarily talented “There was so much enthu- lect top photographs from My and this was my favorite shot young photographers whose siasm about the last show that Shot, National Geographic’s of all,” said Finn Kowal, a images have been selected it was easy to keep it rolling,” moderated photo communi- homeschooled fifth-grader. for display at the Vice Pres- Harvey said. ty for children that complies “Joe and I are proud to ident’s Residence,” said Na- Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Participants in the Dexter with federal regulations for bring the creativity of so tional Geographic Society 80 YEARS IN GRANGE — Opal Bennett is presented event also said it was a good op- children’s online privacy pro- many young photographers President and CEO Gary E. with a certificate from Valley Grange Master Jim Annis in portunity for less experienced tection. Those photos will be from across the country into Knell. “National Geograph- recognition of her 80 years of membership in the Grange, fighters who were considering exhibited on a rotating digital our home and to see the world ic is committed to inspiring, during a May 17 ceremony at the Hibbard Skilled a combat sports career to test frame at the vice president’s through their lens,” said Dr. educating and celebrating Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dover-Foxcroft. The themselves in front of an audi- residence, giving guests the Biden. “I am so impressed young people, because they 94-year-old Bennett joined the Abbot Grange in 1935 at ence smaller than the 2,000 or opportunity to enjoy multi- by the incredible talent and are the leaders who will pro- more MMA fans who routinely ple photographs each month. professionalism of these kid tect our planet in the future.” the age of 14, and she became a member of the Valley turn out for NEF cards. Highlighted children will re- photographers, and I look To view the 10 images on Grange in Guilford in 1978. Bennett was joined by family Harvey hopes to schedule ceive a digital “VP” badge forward to sharing their work display in the vice president’s and friends at the ceremony, along with Valley Grange these events on a regular ba- for their Nat Geo Kids My with our family, friends and residence and other photos, Secretary Mary Annis, Lecturer Walter Boomsma and sis in advance of future MMA Shot page. all those who visit the vice visit http://kids-myshot.na- Chaplain Janice Boomsma. shows. “I saw pencils lying [on a president’s residence.” tionalgeographic.com/. Flag Continued from Page 11 lute. shoulder, the hand being All other persons pres- over the heart. Citizens of present in uniform should ent should face the flag and other countries should stand render the military salute. stand at attention with their at attention. Members of the Armed right hand over the heart, or All such conduct toward Forces and veterans who are if applicable remove their the flag in a moving column present but not in uniform headdress with their right should be rendered at the may render the military sa- hand and hold it at the left moment the flag passes.