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Join us on Twitter @TheCalaisAdv Established in 1836 Like us on Published way down East Facebook "For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light." VOL. 185, NO. 48 NOVEMBER 26, 2020 © 2020 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Sign Offers Reminder that Cornerstone American Principles Still Persist Jayna Smith She explained that she and [email protected] her husband displayed political signs, just like so many other In a time of great political Americans. “[We] voiced our divide and amidst a pandemic, political perspectives with when we are told to keep six signs in our yard. Not all feet apart, the distance between of our friends and neighbors Americans, metaphorically agreed with our signs, or us speaking, has become miles with theirs, which is part of longer. Tensions are high and what makes America so amaz- fear has intensified. But for ing, and us so grateful to live one Calais couple, a simple here. We all get to participate yard sign gives a much-needed in democracy. We get to have reminder that compassion and voice and choice.” cornerstones of American life Kevin went on further to ac- are still in existence. knowledge what she referred to At the Union Street home as “strong emotions” the elec- of Tim and Kevin Sample, an tion brought out in so many, American flag billowing near and immediately following the front entrance cannot be Election Day, she and her hus- missed, its vibrant red, white, band switched out their signs. and blue, contrasting against “At 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. the gray stones of the residence. 4, we took down our political Just below it, a bright yellow signs and put up new signs. sign reads, “Everything Will We feel the message fits the Be Ok.” moment,” she explained. “I think the sentiment echoes “We have gotten lots of posi- many wise people from many tive feedback all through the wisdom traditions — ‘all will fall. It’s wonderful to live in a be well with us, here, and here- town that allows for voice and after,’” Kevin Sample said of choice.” the meaning of the sign. The American flag billows, while a bright yellow sign reminds passersby that “everything will be ok,” at the home of Tim and Kevin Sample. (Photo by Jayna Smith) Business Decks Out for the Holidays, Border Remains Closed for Including its 35’ Tree at Least Another Month Jayna Smith tries remains restricted until at [email protected] least Dec. 21.” The border has been closed As many likely expected, since March 18 and has been travel restrictions between renewed every month since. Can- Canada and the United States ada’s Public Safety Minister Bill have been extended until Dec. Blair also tweeted, “Our decisions 21 in an effort to stop the will continue to be based on the spread of the coronavirus pan- best public health advice avail- demic. able to keep Canadians safe.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Commercial crossings for tweeted, “We’ve extended the trade and commerce will con- current border measures by tinue as usual, which includes another 30 days. Non-essential transportation of freight. travel between our two coun- (continued on page 4) The Calais Dead River location at 18 South Street decked out for the holidays. (Dead River photo) Town of Baileyville Names Jayna Smith other hardships of the year, the homes for all to see, Crosby Ryan Lincoln as New Parks [email protected] staff at Dead River in Calais and her crew have taken to the has certainly gotten into the outside of the Dead River office & Recreation Director While some might be mut- Christmas spirit and hopes the as well. The building has been tering “bah, humbug” when positivity spreads to others. trimmed in lights and wreaths, Jayna Smith thinking of the pandemic and Earlier this month, the office but what’s more, the 35’ ever- [email protected] area, although currently closed green next to the office building to customers, was transformed has been decked out with nearly The Town of Baileyville with colorful Christmas dis- 7,000 lights. has selected Ryan Lincoln as plays to be enjoyed by the staff According to Crosby, the the new Parks and Recreation of around 20. General manager whole crew at Dead River is Director, and he will assume Stacy Crosby said, “The office very much into the Christmas the position on Nov. 30. He We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! looks beautiful, really, really spirit, with her being “the fills the vacancy left by Mike good, with new trees and gar- least of it,” but she said she Boies, who retired after serving land everywhere.” has wanted that tree lit up for as director for 35 years. Motivated partly by the “Cal- the holidays since starting her (continued on page 10) ais Christmas Decorating Con- position at Dead River about four years ago. test,” which challenges folks Ryan Lincoln, newly appointed Parks and Recreation Director for Check out prattcars.com across town to light up their US Route 1, Calais • 207-454-0600 (continued on page 8) the Town of Baileyville. (Submitted photo) CA000001776 PAGE 2 Book Sale Benefits Local Charities through The Blue Devil Fund Jayna Smith Croix Country Club, and vari- cal narratives from Calais, The cost for Up & Down the mailed. Even easier, books [email protected] ous other fundraisers,” Taylor Woodland, Milltown, Eastport, St. Croix River is $20, with a are available for pick up from explained. Lubec, Red Beach, Robbinston, portion of the proceeds benefit- a well-marked plastic tote at 72 The Blue Devil Fund has Money raised through these Perry, Pembroke, Grand Lake, ing local charities through The Cedar Street in Calais. Using become a well-known organi- fundraising events have ben- and every town in between,” Blue Devil Fund. Books can be the honor system, folks can zation within the Calais com- efited the Classic Hits Turkey-a- he said. ordered via Facebook on The leave $20 for a copy. munity. Founded by Chris Thon, the Lions Club’s Santa’s Interestingly, Taylor has not Blue Devil Fund page or by One can learn more about Taylor in 2010, his goal with Helpers, local food pantries, and been able to find information calling 207-454-2312. Books The Blue Devil Fund and its the non-profit was to support Calais High School athletics on the book’s author Eleanor can be dropped off locally or fundraising by following it on local charities by using the programs, among other things. Stewart. “The mother of a for an additional $7, can be Facebook. game of basketball by what he As well, the Blue Devil Fund’s friend of mine found an old says “as the catalyst with the holiday book drive has donated copy of a book in an antique mantra ‘From Assists on the thousands of books to elemen- shop in southern Maine and Court. To Assists in the Com- tary schools across Washington the ‘St. Croix’ title caught her munity.’” County, according to Taylor. eye,” Taylor explained. “It’s “Thanks to the support of Now, Taylor has started a in binder-form, so Calais Press our beloved hometown com- new fundraising campaign was able to make copies, so we munity, we have been fortunate for the holidays with the sale were happy to give the book to raise money over the years of the book Up & Down the some life again so locals could through fundraisers such as St. Croix River. The book, he appreciate not just the great the annual Alumni Basketball said, is a “wonderful collection history of our local area, but Classic held over International of history featuring ‘home- also celebrate all the hard work Homecoming Festival, our spun stories’ and pictures from Mrs. Stewart put into collecting expanding Divots & Dunks all stops along the St. Croix and compiling these fantastic Charity Golf Scramble at the St. River.” It includes “histori- stories.” Copies of the book Up & Down the St. Croix River are available for $20, with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities through The Blue Devil Fund. For more information, one can call 207-454- 2312 or find The Blue Devil Fund on Facebook. (Photo of book’s cover) OUR C ING OM RT M O UN PP IT U Y Tip well. Our local restaurants’ staff are working S fewer hours and seeing fewer customers. If you can afford it, leave a little bit extra in your tip. 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