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VOL. 184, NO. 1 JANUARY 3, 2019 © 2019 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) Alleged Murder Claims Life of St. Stephen Mother By Lura Jackson 55-year old Irving John Hastey been scheduled to determine unrelated charges for breaking was taken to the hospital to be the cause of death. and entering and a firearms of- A Little Ridge, N.B. man is in treated and was arrested on fense, CBC reports. custody after he was found un- charges of 2nd-degree murder Hastey was previously or- Tracey is the mother of three responsive alongside the dead two days later. dered by the court to have no children, all of St. Stephen, her body of 52-year old Crystal According to the RCMP’s contact with Tracey other than obituary reads. Ann Tracey on December 24th. Major Crime Unit and the West for the purposes of interacting The charges against Hastey St. Stephen Police were called District RCMP, both of which with “children and family mem- will be heard on January 14th, to Tracey’s apartment building are investigating the case, Trac- bers,” per court records. He is 9:30 a.m. AST by Judge Henrik residence on Schoodic Street in ey and Hastey knew each other being additionally charged Tonning at the St. John provin- response to a dispute at 11 a.m. and the attack does not appear with violating that undertak- cial court. and discovered the tragic scene. to be random. An autopsy has ing. Hastey also faced earlier,

DECU CEO David Tozier Retires By Lura Jackson a personal standpoint? My priority was always to It has been great on the per- treat the members like we all Since 1995, Down East Credit sonal side. My wife, Esther, would like to be treated… in Union has been helmed by CEO and our three sons moved here good and bad financial times. David Tozier. In that time, the from Central Maine in August Everyone has financial trials credit union has expanded from of 1995, and soon thereafter and tribulations throughout serving Baileyville, Calais, moved to reside on Crawford their lives. Yes, there are many Baring, and Princeton to be- Lake. Because of Down East big ‘wow’ moments out there, ing a statewide operation with Credit Union, we were able but there are just as many eight locations and 20,000 to make many lifelong friends simple things that mean just as members. Now, with 23 years and raise our sons here, and we much to that individual – such of successful leadership under are now blessed with grand- as helping someone balance his belt, Tozier is retiring from children. their checkbook, for example. the position. Down East Credit From a business standpoint, What challenges and op- Union’s current president, Joe why do you think Down East portunities do you see in the Moses, will be assuming the Credit Union has been suc- future for Down East Credit joint position of CEO/President cessful? Union? David Tozier (left) has retired as the CEO of Down East Credit moving forward. We caught up It has been successful be- There will always be chal- Union after 23 years. Current President Joe Moses (right) will be with Tozier to share in reflec- cause of the commitment from lenges and opportunities ahead taking on his duties as CEO/President. (Submitted photo) tions over the past two decades the Board of Directors. The – actually too many to list – but and to see what lays in store for employees always worked to the management team, along time at DECU, I always hired They aren’t afraid to learn him and DECU. do what is right for individual with the new President/CEO, the person, and the training new skills or technologies to How would you describe members, keeping their best Joe Moses, will continue on the could come later. The DECU implement change and meet your time with DECU, from interest in mind. current path of success. In my team consists of dedicated, our members’ needs. skilled employees who put the needs of our members first. (continued on page 3)

Downeast Wrestling Club Governor-Elect Janet Mills Expands to Youth Visits Eastport

By Lura Jackson Aaron James and Randy Mc- keep going forward to prepare Cormick for the purposes of for the next time they will be The long-established sport creating a dedicated group of tested.” of organized wrestling has a wrestlers interested in improv- The experience of participat- steady roster of committed ing their skill and practicing the ing in organized wrestling at a participants in eastern Wash- sport. Aaron’s brother, Jerry, young age can be foundational ington County, many of whom who will be leading the youth for their future life, James appreciate the discipline and groups, came on board in 2003- explained. “I wrestled in high physical prowess the activity 04. In 2010, he started coaching school and didn’t realize just offers during the long winter at the high school level. how much I learned until it months. In an effort to engage “Organized wrestling teaches started relating to obstacles in the local youth at earlier levels, kids and young adults way life. I am currently coaching the Downeast Wrestling Club more than the moves they will high schoolers that have been [DWC] is now expanding to learn at practice,” Coach James with me for years in DWC, and include grades Pre-K to 8. said. “They will need to prepare the ups and downs have been The DWC was originally for victory and learn how to present all along – but they founded between 2001-02 by accept defeat gracefully and (continued on page 3)

We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! Leaving 2018: A Bittersweet Departure...... 5 Winter an Early but Infrequent Visitor...... 6 Waterfront Boutique Temporarily Closing...... 7 Incoming Governor Janet Mills surprised the residents of Eastport on Sunday, December 30th with a special unannounced visit. During Car Accident Sends Several to Hospital...... 9 her unexpected visit, which took place on her birthday, Mills toured Wildlife Photos...... 9 & 17 Raye's Mustard Mill, visited R & M IGA, and met with members of the Eastport Arts Center. Mills will be inaugurated on January Check out prattcars.com Art from 1923 Enters Public Domain...... 16 2nd at 6 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center and the public is invited US Route 1, Calais • 207-454-0600 to attend. (Facebook photo) PAGE 2 Remember, Honor, Teach By Dorothy Sullivan and Cassie Oakes Yes, that is the mission of Wreaths Across America [WAA]: Remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom. This past December was Al- exander residents Dolly and Jim Sullivan’s ninth year taking part in the week-long journey of taking the Remembrance Wreaths to Arlington. It is known as the “Longest Veterans’ Parade” but it truly is so much more. Jim and Dolly left for Columbia Falls on Friday De- cember 7, 2018 and went to the Wreaths Across America Headquarters to report in as Jim was driving one of the of- ficial WAA vehicles this year. They were assigned to drive Becky Christmas, National President of American Gold Star Mothers and Grand Marshal of the Parade, and Gold Star Wife, Amy Perkins Moore. Becky’s son and Amy’s husband were killed November 29, 2004, after returning from a deployment to Iraq, when the Black Hawk they were travelling in crashed due to inclement weather. Jim and Dolly visited at the museum and then went to the Truckers Lounge where a crew from Tyson Foods had been cooking all week to feed the truckers whose trucks were there being loaded for the trip ahead. They were remarkable cooks and they all enjoyed the food and catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. Saturday morning was spent traveling to West Quoddy Lighthouse before dawn to place a wreath on the Memo- rial at daybreak. It was cold but there was a warmth from within knowing they were remembering the Merchant Marines, Coast Guard and Navy for their service protect- Remember, Honor, Teach – the mission of Wreaths Across America is carried out by veterans and their families all over America throughout the year, culminating in an escort event in December that travels from Maine to ing our shores and transporting needed supplies. Each year Arlington, Virginia. Gold Star parents Dolly and Jim Sullivan joined the 2018 escort for their ninth consecu- more locals come out to join them and it is amazing to see tive year, encountering many veterans along the way as they did so. (Submitted photos) folks out in the cold waving flags as they go by. At the In- ternational Bridge in Calais they have the Honoring Allies and Remembering Together brance Wreaths to Arlington learned about local veterans and [HART] Ceremony and the and 1,640 other locations in how they have served. Gold Star Families of America the United States where coor- Friday morning Jim and Dolly present Remembrance Wreaths dinators and volunteers place along with so many others to the Silver Cross Families of wreaths on veterans’ graves. arrived at the Pentagon for Canada. A ceremonial wreath Sunday morning, Jim and a service and the placing of was also presented and they then Dolly along with many others Remembrance Wreaths for walked across the International gathered for breakfast at the each person who died there on Bridge into St. Stephen and Harrington School where they 9/11. It is a sobering moment attended the wreath laying on had a Kick Off Rally, the convoy to recall what happened that their war memorial. This year formed up and the parade began. day and remember those who they were able to walk under the If you think patriotism is dead died there. A number of family American and Canadian flags as in America you needed to be members traveled there to place both the Calais and St. Stephen on Rte. 1 as the convoy traveled a wreath for their loved one on Fire Departments were there to from Harrington to Bangor and the fence. Next, they went to the welcome them. The Border Pa- beyond. The amount of people Wall. A Remembrance Wreath trol even had a Gold Star Banner standing out waving American was placed on each panel. Jim hanging there for them. Before flags cheering them on no matter placed one on the panel that has the journey began, they gathered the weather or even when they his godparents’ son listed. Dolly at Balsam Valley Chapel for a were an hour late removes any placed one on the panel that lists service. This service speaks of doubt from your mind. There a classmate’s brother. These the mission and unites them in are so many wonderful stops wreaths are sponsored by Maine song and prayer. Next there was along the way as they traveled Sheriffs. A ceremonial wreath an appreciation dinner for the Arlington. They stop at schools was placed at the Korean Me- ~Special Financing Available~ truckers. Without the generosity where children learn songs to morial and the WWII Memorial. of the trucking industry WAA sing to our veterans. At some Remembrance Wreaths were could not transport Remem- schools the children actually placed on each State Column Start the New Year at the WWII Memorial. Dolly placed one on West Virginia in with new furniture from us! honor of her Dad, WWII POW. A & E Plumbing II Saturday as they arrived at Residential and Commercial Service Arlington it was pouring, some Owned and Operated by Ben Clark 60,000 volunteers showed up and helped place over 240,000 Remembrance Wreaths. It was a very full week. 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Downeast Wrestling Club David Tozier Retires (continued from page 1)

(continued from page 1) come and give it a shot. Prac- What will you be doing has had several years of train- I would like to say ‘Thank tice will be held twice a week next? ing and is constantly seeking You’ to the Board of Directors, keep coming back fighting, out new botanical information staff, management team and and I really feel this will help on Mondays and Thursdays Over the last few years, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Calais Esther has been in the process for your benefit. members for a great career. I them navigate future obstacles Is there anything else you’d will miss the credit union and in life.” High School [CHS] wrestling of starting her own business. room, beginning on January Maybe it’s time I supported like to include? all of our members for the rest Physically-fit adults have of my life. the option of continuing on to 7th. Enthusiastic wrestlers will her in her business, because the USA Wrestling group and have the option of competing in I know she did it for me for competing at a higher level. “It weekend tournaments. There is well over 23 years! Her busi- takes a lot of work to be suc- a fee to participate in the club. ness is Wild Child Botanicals, cessful, which is the appeal,” Those wishing to meet Coach LLC, Herbal products for Coach James said. James and discuss the club can health and wellbeing (www. Children interested in joining do so at a CHS home meet on facebook.com/mywildchild). THE CALAIS ADVERTISER the DWC need have no former Saturday, January 5th at 1 p.m. Wild Child Botanicals, LLC, experience with the sport. There For more information, email is a very small herbal compa- are no try outs for the club and Coach James at jjames@calais- ny in the heart of Washington NEW TOLL FREE # 1-844-268-6356 all children are welcomed to schools.org. County, Maine. Our herbalist

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Thank You for Letting Me Serve as Your Governor Publisher By Gov. Paul LePage usual, puts our most vulnerable ers; a record-high number of In my inaugural address I The Calais Advertiser Inc. Mainers at risk. private-sector jobs; record-high made a pledge to the Maine Editor As we approach the winter I shook things up in Augusta revenues for the state; record- people. I said I would "put LURA JACKSON holidays, we often look back and got results. low unemployment; and the you before politics: the parents [email protected] and assess what we have ac- I promised to pay off the hos- fastest net-earnings growth in trying to make a better life for complished and set goals for the pital debt, and we did. New England. their kids; the retirees trying to Graphic Designer coming year. We accomplished I promised to reform welfare Our poverty rate has declined hold onto their homes on a fixed CHERYL STABINSKI much during my administration, and put more Mainers back to to the lowest it's been since income; the college graduate try- [email protected] but there is more to be done. work, and we did. 2005, and we have the fewest ing to find a good-paying job; the As my time in office comes I promised to restore the rainy number of children in poverty entrepreneurs with the courage Advertising to a close, let me first thank my day fund so programs don't have in the past 17 years. to take a chance on an idea; and BETH MCCRAY wife Ann for her service to the to be slashed when the economy This summer, we made criti- the taxpayers tired of footing the [email protected] people of Maine as First Lady. slows down, and we did. cal reforms in our child welfare bill for a bloated establishment Reception You have made Maine proud, I promised to lower taxes, and system. in Augusta. It is time to make KATHY DEVINE and our family is proud of you. we did. We've also made investments state government accountable. I also thank our children. I ap- We reduced the size of state in fighting the opioid crisis and It is time to deliver value. It is Reporters preciate my family's willingness government, but at the same helping people get rehabili- time to put Mainers first." KAILEIGH DEACON to share my time with the duties time improved services and gave tated. Those were the promises I of being governor. It's a difficult our state employees the benefits Maine's future is the brightest made, and those are the promises Sports Reporter balance. they deserve. We reversed fur- it has been in decades: there's I've kept. JOHN ROGERS As a homeless kid living on lough days and reinstated their more new businesses, more It has been the biggest privi- Proofreader the streets of Lewiston, I never merit raises. money in your paycheck, and lege of my life to work on your NADA WILLIAMS-WHITE imagined I would one day make Now all Mainers are expe- better opportunities for our behalf as your governor. it to the Blaine House. riencing strong, record-setting children. I fought for you every day, and Office Cat I came into office saying I will economic growth. We end 2018 And that's what it's all about: it has not been easy. But I would GOOD TOM GEORGE (“TOM”) put people before politics, and I with so many new records: A our children and the future of not have had it any other way. have tried to do that. Politics, as record-high number of employ- this great state. Thank you for listening. Contributors: Linda Baniszeski, Ann Carter, Sally Doten, John Dudley, Sharon Frost, Lynn Law- less, Dave McCullough, Michael Governor LePage Thanks State Employees for Reaching a McLean, Cassie Oakes, Sandra Smith. Second-Consecutive All-time High in Charitable Giving M to F: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Governor Paul R. LePage "Thanks to the generosity of but a very important one. Thank and volunteers for their dedica- Published weekly in Calais, Maine thanked state employees for Maine State Employees, many you. I have been proud to be tion to this year's campaign, and Printed in Canada their generosity in donating hundreds and thousands of lives your Governor." I especially commend Trans- Phone: (207) 454-3561 • (207) 454-0484 to the Maine State Employees will be touched in 2019. I am The amount is the total con- portation Commissioner David Toll Free: 1-844-268-6356 Combined Charitable Appeal pleased and proud that you have tributions as of the close of Bernhardt and his team at the Fax: (207) 454-3458 (MSECCA). State employees raised more than $666,000 for business on December 12, the Department of Transportation http://www.thecalaisadvertiser.com/ raised more than $666,000 for MSECCA this year, making it deadline for payroll deductions. who have done another fan- E-mail ads to: beth@ this year's campaign, beating last the most successful MSECCA Additional one-time donations tastic job promoting this year's thecalaisadvertiser.com year's all-time high. Donors met campaign ever for the second may be made through the end MSECCA campaign and work- E-mail letters to: letters@ the $505,000 goal and surpassed year in a row. Maine State Em- of the calendar year. ing with all employees to make thecalaisadvertiser.com it with an additional $161,000. ployees give in so many ways, The Governor continued, "I it the most successful ever." E-mail events to: events@ Governor LePage stated, with MSECCA being just one, thank all the agency coordinators thecalaisadvertiser.com

USPS-082760 Periodicals paid in Calais, 04619 King Statement on Partial Government Shutdown Postmaster: U.S. Senator Angus King result of his decision to reject on the budget bills until there ington D.C. to vote as soon as Send address changes to (I-Maine) released the follow- a bipartisan agreement, federal is a final agreement between an agreement is reached. After The Calais Advertiser, Inc., ing statement in advance of last employees – like law enforce- President Trump and House discussions with leaders of both P.O. Box 660, Calais, ME 04619. Friday evening’s deadline to ment officers, park rangers, and and Senate leadership. Senator parties, Senator King is hopeful prevent a partial government air traffic controllers – must King will return home to Maine that a reasonable resolution can In County tonight, and will return to Wash- be reached in short order. 1 year: $47 / 6 months: $24 shutdown: spend their holidays worrying Out-of-County “We shouldn’t be in this situ- if their next paycheck will be 1 year: $52 / 6 months $27 ation. For months, Congress has affected by political games. Check out our website worked on a bipartisan basis to Everyone in the Congress is in Starting January 1, 2019 for online pricing. craft spending bills that would favor of enhanced border securi- attract support from both parties ty; the issue is whether a wall is we will be increasing our All subscriptions must be paid in advance. Newsstand price: $1.50 per copy – including substantial funds the best and most cost-effective (tax included) for border security. Instead, the method of achieving this.” ad rate by 5%. The Calais Advertiser will not be responsible President has forced a partial According to the agreement for any errors that occur in advertisements. government shutdown unless reached by party leadership in Download rate card at When an error occurs, we will upon request his demands for a wall on the the Senate Friday afternoon, publish that part of the advertisement in www.thecalaisadvertiser.com/advertising which the error occurs, if the error affects southern border are met. As a there will be no more votes the value of the advertisement. PAGE 5 Leaving 2018: A Bittersweet Departure By Lura Jackson and Calais Police Department as its championed moves against elder val attracted several hundreds to Facing closure, the Greenland Ruth Leubecker newest officer. fraud, and also adopted an ag- the St. Croix Valley over its week Point Center in Princeton was Other corporate businesses gressive stance against escalating of events. This year’s opening saved by the Maine 4-H founda- With 2018 just recently slid- underwent some name changes: prescription costs, both issues of ceremony, Hands Across the tion, which will be continuing ing into our rearview mirrors, Rite Aid became Walgreens and high concern to the population of Border, was the largest in recent the center’s nigh-legendary sum- it’s the perfect opportunity to EBS became Hammond Lumber Washington County. memory thanks to a concerted mer camp activities for the area’s reflect on a year that was rife Supply. MaineCare is heating up as effort by organizers. The parade, youth. Unfortunately, the camp’s with record-breaking events and In Machias, Main Street Dis- DHHS remains mum and Equal meanwhile, featured a large longtime director, Jon Speed, divisive issues – some of which count closed and the former A&P Justice Partners continues to contingent of Shriner units in passed away in July. will continue to bring tumult was reputedly leveled to accom- shine a light on Medicaid expan- honor of Down East’s own Brad The Downeast Correctional into the new year. Let’s have a modate a future parking lot for sion in Maine. While the need Eugene Prout, named as Anah’s Facility look at a snapshot of some of the Machias Savings Bank [MSB]. for home care steadily grows, Illustrious Potentate earlier in The fate of the Downeast Cor- major news around Washington Directly across the street, once Question 1 went down in defeat the year. rectional Facility persisted for County. the site of a Ford dealership, at the polls. In October, the extended com- many months as dozens of in- Local business news bank expansion may also oc- Maine voters legalized rec- munity of Baileyville took to the censed area residents converged On the business scene in Cal- cur, adding between 40 and 50 reational marijuana sales on streets for the town’s most an- on Augusta, and Rep. Will Tuell ais, the downtown saw numerous new jobs. This apparently is not November 16, even though regu- ticipated event of the year – Oc- persevered in his tenacious ef- developments while the classic etched in stone, but Larry Barker, lations are lagging. In Calais, toberfest. This year’s weeklong forts to save the beleaguered brick buildings creating its his- MSB president, anticipates plans the City Council voted against festival was among the biggest to prison. toric framework received steady will be finalized soon. recreational marijuana store- date, including a unique parade Always a divisive issue, DCF renovations. In January, Just The political and adminis- fronts by a 6-1 spread. Calais will filled with familiar faces that crescendoed when Gov. Paul South of the Border reclaimed trative scene continue to have medical mari- brightened its full route. LePage under the cloak of dark- its original name, returning the On the political scene, Janet juana storefronts. Baileyville, The 43rd Machias Wild Blue- ness closed the Bucks Harbor Schooner to Main Street. In Mills became the first woman meanwhile, unanimously voted berry Festival, celebrating all prison. Even though the closure April, the short-lived North End elected to serve as the governor against recreational storefronts. things blueberry, attracted huge was ruled illegal, the governor Pizza opened its doors, closing a of the State of Maine, a roll she In December, Machias voted in crowds over three days of mu- transferred prisoners to other few months later due to internal will begin filling on January 2nd. favor of medical marijuana store- sic, shopping and fun-filled ac- facilities and employees were conflict. In August, the highly Ranked Choice Voting survived fronts. The ordinance passed in tivities. Though it rained for the forced to find work elsewhere. popular Katahdin Coffee House several challenges to become less than 30 minutes by a vote second consecutive year, spirits The domino effect was pervasive opened downtown, followed by the system in place during the of 92-23. Machias presently has were not dampened. around Machias: small busi- Waterfront Boutique and barber- primary vote in June, remaining five marijuana shops which must Nonprofit news nesses had relied on available shop Latitude 45 in September. intact for the federal races on the now begin a permitting process Calais Regional Hospital and needed prison labor; com- Just up North Street, Mattresses ballot in November. Incumbent to continue to operate. [CRH] is continuing to absorb munity organizations and com- By Appointment officially set up Republican for the U.S. House of Washington County Sheriff the effects of its restructuring munities themselves had also shop in October. Representatives Bruce Poliquin Barry Curtis ran unopposed efforts, undertaken to help sta- depended on the prisoners as a In Baileyville, S’Huckins contested the results after a nar- for a second term, citing at bilize the financially-struggling sensible source of labor; and one seafood and ice cream opened to row defeat to Jared Golden but Machias Rotary the addition of institution. The hospital has of the state’s most cost-effective an excellent reception from the stopped his legal challenges in two K-9 dogs and training for ousted its former management facilities, which also provided public just across from the Big late December. apprehending drug traffickers. company, Quorum, and closed valuable re-entry skills to the Stop. The eatery is owned by a The 128th Maine Legislature The county budget committee the Rose Room as part of the inmates, was now gone. local lobstering family, meaning ended in a chaotic stalemate. finally approved its budget in endeavor. Under the leadership Governor-elect Mills, how- it provides fresh seafood at a That stalemate ended in a non- December with the addition of of Dr. Francis Lee, it is focusing ever, promises a new beginning. direct-to-consumer price. adjournment as legislators, ma- three deputies and cuts to third- on expanding its pulmonology She has said that DCF was Along with new beginnings, jor work still undone, simply party requests. services, among other Medicaid- mishandled from the beginning, 2018 saw some bittersweet walked off the field and went The Passamaquoddy tribe at reimbursable offerings. from conception to execution. farewells – including Randy’s home. In a record-breaking event Sipayik formally elected its first Down East Community Hos- And all that will change when Variety in Alexander, which had in Maine history, the 128th lin- female Sakom (Chief), Marla pital recently announced the she takes office. So, look for served as the community hotspot gered and festered, returned to Dana, who will be assisted by closure of its OB clinic at CRH, things to be happening in Bucks for four decades prior. The sud- deliberate and proved to be the Vice Chief Maggie Dana. The open scarcely a year. DECH Harbor in 2019. den and unexpected closure of lengthiest and costliest session tribe, which has had a challeng- had hired a midwife and sent This was 2018. A year of medical supplier PrimeCare in on the books. This was accom- ing year marked by numerous other resources to the Calais site upheaval and change, strong Calais left clients challenged to panied by Gov. Paul LePage losses of community members, to compensate for the closure voices, but reigning diligence find another provider in short adding the dubious distinction gathered together on numerous of their obstetrics department in many places. Now, ever on- notice. Former manager Rod of accruing more vetoes than all occasions to emphasize the need within the hospital. However, ward and with an eagerness for Tirrell took the opportunity to other previous Maine governors for unity and healing. the clinic did not attract the the coming year, we welcome focus on his other side business, combined. Festivals and events volume of business to make it 2019. opening Rise and Shine Property In Washington, Republican In Calais, the 45th Annual In- sustainable. Management – and joining the Senator Susan Collins strongly ternational Homecoming Festi-

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Your restaurant should be Breakfast, lunch & dinner ♦ Homemade soups ♦ Daily Specials listed here! Homemade sweets and breads ♦ Weekly take-home meals Call Beth today, 454-3561 NOW SERVING BEER AND WINE! PAGE 6 Winter an Early but Infrequent Visitor this Year By Lura Jackson While the partial government shutdown has necessitated the temporary closure of the non- emergency services of the NOAA, we can still take a moment to explore the data the local office in Caribou provided us with to get a broader perspective on the winter season thus far. November revealed itself to be uncommonly wet and cold in an early start to winter that thankfully didn’t hold fast. From the Caribou station, the lowest temperature came in at a brisk 5 degrees on November 22nd, remarkedly down from a low point of 12 degrees during last November. The aver- age low temperature for the month was a bit healthier at 25.2, 3.3 degrees lower than the historical average. The coldest temperature ever recorded for the month was -3 degrees on November 29th, 1940. Around the state, Bangor had its second-chilliest November ever, behind 1939. Not only was November chilly, it was also uncommonly wet. November saw a total of 7 inches in rain, with a daily average of 0.23 inches - a full 0.9 inches more than the normal average. The driest month historically, meanwhile, saw 0.50 inches for the whole month in 1939. The wettest comes in at a whopping 11.61 inches in 1983. Aside from the cold temperatures and the steady rains, November also saw an unusual amount of snow. While the average for the month is a mere 2.3 inches, this year came in at 15.9. It wasn’t enough to topple 2014’s record of 25.9 inches, however. By the time December rolled around, many were preparing for a long winter – but the temperatures warmed up and residents looked skyward to find rain as often as snow. NOAA data for December had not been compiled as of this writing, but reports from Robbinston up to December 27th reveal a snowfall amount of 17.2 inches, a rain total of 8.65 inches, a minimum temperature of 5 degrees on December 13th, and a maximum temperature of 56 on the 22nd. 2012 - Winter Storm Euclid From the historic record, -29 degrees was the bone-shaking coldest temperature recorded in Pummels Downeast December in 1989, while 2001 claimed the highest at 63 degrees. Rainfall continues to be higher than normal with the historic average being 4.22 inches.

Adjusting to Winter By Sarah Spencer, Wildlife Many species of birds mi- temperatures. This group in- Biologist, Maine grate south toward warmer cludes bumble bees, in which Department of Inland climates to overwinter, but the mated queens hibernate; Fisheries and Wildlife did you know that monarch wood turtles, which hibernate Website butterflies also migrate south- underwater in sheltered areas ward? Monarchs of eastern of rivers; and several species of As we approach the winter North American migrate south bats, which hibernate in caves, solstice, the days get shorter, to overwinter in the Sierra tree cavities, buildings, and old temperatures drop, and precipi- Madre Mountains of Mexico. wells. Black bears experience tation starts falling in the form Interestingly, it takes several something slightly different, of snow. To the wildlife here in generations of monarchs to termed torpor, which is when Maine, it’s a transition they’ve make the northward migration, body temperatures don’t drop been preparing for since day but a single generation migrates significantly as they do true length began to shorten back from the northern extent of the hibernation. in June. Wildlife are incred- range back to their wintering For non-migratory species ibly well prepared to deal with grounds in Mexico. and those which don’t hibernate these changes, whether it’s by Maine’s true hibernators re- or go into a state of torpor, there migration, hibernation, torpor, duce metabolic activity, reduce are a variety of adaptations to or adapting their physiology heart and breathing rates, and help them through the winter. and behavior. significantly drop their body Deer and moose have a winter

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24 Hospital Lane - Calais, Maine 04619 (207) 454-7521 - www.calaishospital.com This organization is an equal opportunity provider and employer. PAGE 7 Waterfront Boutique Temporarily Closing for Season By Lura Jackson now officially over, Bridges is was there. Over the Christmas peratures. “The cold definitely she plans to have a selection of following the example of simi- holiday, she sold out of many put a damper on it, but we still spring clothing and related ac- Since opening its doors in its lar businesses and closing her products and had to do “a lot of had a decent turnout,” Bridges cessories ready to go. Based on new location on Main Street doors until the warmer weather reorders” as a result of the high said. “It was crowded in here.” their enduring popularity, she is on September 25th, Waterfront returns. demand. Bridges made the decision to also planning on expanding her Boutique – formerly Baring Bridges shares that the Main With it being Waterfront Bou- close for the first few months of selection of Maine-made gour- Gifts – has been enjoying the Street spot has been good for tique’s first year downtown, 2019 to save on heating costs. met food goods and souvenir downtown vibe. Owner Candy business, though she says that this was the store’s debut for While Waterfront Boutique is items for visitors from away. Bridges has been happy to wel- the newness of the transition fac- Moonlight Madness – the Calais closed, Bridges plans to redo For the most up-to-date news come past patrons and new visi- tored into sales somewhat. “Part Downtown Revitalization Coali- the layout of the store to make from Waterfront Boutique, visit tors in the shop, which carried of it was just getting people used tion’s annual event to promote it easier for people to move its Facebook page at www. over the most popular offerings to the new location,” Bridges shopping downtown. Held after around, especially when there facebook.com/knockonwood- from the previous store. With said, adding that once they came the Christmas parade, this year’s are a lot of people in the store. baring. the holiday shopping season in they tended to appreciate what event was marked by frigid tem- When she reopens in mid-April,

CMS Motion Opens Door to American Lung Association Calls on MaineCare Work Governor Mills to Suspend Waiver Requirement Implementation The Centers for Medi- strong interest from states The American Lung Asso- not advance that goal. We are program or help low-income care and Medicaid Services interested in helping connect ciation issued the following very disappointed to see it ap- Mainers get health insurance. A (CMS) has officially ap- working-age adult Medicaid statement on CMS’ approv- proved today by the CMS. Those similar policy in Arkansas has proved Maine's demonstra- beneficiaries with opportuni- al of Maine’s Medicaid 1115 who fail to navigate these new resulted in over 16,000 people tion waiver application under ties to improve their health Waiver: burdensome requirements could losing coverage. The Lung Asso- section 1115 (a) of the Social and financial independence Lance Boucher, Senior Direc- have serious – even life or death ciation in Maine urges Governor- Security Act. This approval through work and commu- tor, State Advocacy – Eastern – consequences. elect Janet Mills to suspend the will allow the Maine Depart- nity engagement. We look Division for the American Lung These policies do not fur- implementation of the waiver.” ment of Health and Human forward to continuing this Association, said: ther the goals of the Medicaid Services (DHHS) to imple- work in the new year." “The American Lung As- ment a number of common- A copy of CMS's approval sociation in Maine believes sense reforms within the letter and waiver are avail- everyone should have access to WE WANT YOUR WILDLIFE PHOTOS! MaineCare program, aimed able at www.maine.gov. quality and affordable healthcare Email to at promoting self-sufficiency coverage. Maine’s Section 1115 among clients and rees- Work Requirement Waiver does [email protected] tablishing Medicaid's core mission of supporting the elderly, disabled, and chil- dren. Through Maine's 1115 waiver, CMS approved a number of reforms to the MaineCare program, most notably the requirement of able-bodied adults to participate in community engagement activities and/or work, and the collection of monthly premiums for adults who have the ability to earn income. With these changes, the Administration seeks to build off of the success brought by similar work re- quirements within the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. These improvements will help prioritize Maine's need- iest populations and preserve the financial stability that has been achieved within the program over the last eight years. "For all of our public as- sistance programs, our pri- mary goal is to help people," added Governor LePage. "We can help people by supporting and encouraging them to stand on their own-- allowing them to take charge of their financial indepen- dence. This approval is a big step forward for our State, as it provides us the opportu- nity to continue expanding our available workforce and allows us to focus our re- sources on those individuals who need it most." "Maine marks the sev- enth community engagement demonstration we have ap- proved since announcing this important opportunity earlier this year," said CMS Administrator Seema Verma. "I'm proud that CMS has re- sponded so effectively to the PAGE 8 Please e-mail calendar events to [email protected] by 8 a.m. Tuesday to be included in that week’s paper. Yard sales/ benefits need to be paid ads. We may edit or shorten submissions.

-First Monday Tea at the li- email us at SCVIGC@yahoo. -St. Croix Valley Assembly brary (except when it falls on com. of God is sponsoring Over- a federal/state holiday) at Lin- -Are you affected by a loved comers Outreach, a biblical JANUARY 2: First Meet- FEBRUARY 1: Riverside coln Memorial Public Library one’s drinking? AL-ANON study of the 12 Step Program. ing for “Let’s Talk About It” Rebekah’s Food Sale at Bai- in Dennysville (parking lot meets every Wednesday at 7 If interested contact Pastor book discussion: Yankees leyville Food Mart from 9 shared with church),15 King p.m at West Lubec Methodist Chuck Green 315-806-6457 & Strangers: The New Eng- a.m. to noon. Street from 4 to 7 p.m. Church. or Rex at 207-904-8087. land Town from 1636- 1992 FEBRUARY 6: Blood -4th Monday of the month: -Calais Community Cafe is -Calais Free Library Crafts at Lincoln Memorial Public Drive at Washington County Potluck and Community Dis- serving lunch at noon at 72 with Grammy Helen from Library in Dennysville at 7 Community College in Calais cussion: Building a Recovery Palmer Lane, Calais. For res- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. p.m. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community. From 5:30 to ervations call 454-2215. -Every Thursday night 7:30 JANUARY 5: Breakfast at 7:30 p.m. at Your Place, Inc., -Calais Free Library p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous Dennysville Parish Hall from 8 Old Mill Road, Ellsworth. Wednesday Morning Knitters meeting Calais Hospital old 7 to 9 a.m. Bring a potluck dish to share at 10 a.m. building. Please use side en- JANUARY 6: Kings’ Sun- if you choose. FMI email de- -Wednesday Morning Weav- trance. day Celebration - Sewall -2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays [email protected] or ers at the Calais Free Library -KinderArts presents Tiny Memorial Congregational every month: The Monday call 667-7171. at 10 a.m. Yogis from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Church in Robbinston at 3 Night Music Circle at CCLC at Eastport Arts Center. Re- p.m. -Last service before at 7 p.m. Bring an instrument sumes January 3, Free for chil- winter break to Palm Sunday, or come and listen! dren up to age 5. Must come April 14. -Irene Chadbourne food with parent or caregiver. JANUARY 10: Friends of pantry open 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. -Chair Drumming at St. -Irene Chadbourne food the Calais Free Library book Closed holidays. Anne’s Church in Calais at 9 pantry open 10 a.m. to noon. sale (lower level) mainte- -TOPS 228 Baileyville a.m. Closed holidays. nance at 11 a.m. meets at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at -Knitting group at the Pem- -Crafters gather to work JANUARY 11: Blood People’s United Methodist broke Library from 11 a.m. to on projects at 10 a.m. at St. -Wiggles and Giggles at Drive at Knights of Colum- Church, Baileyville. Corner of 2 p.m. Anne’s, Church St., Calais - the Calais Free Library from bus Hall in Calais from noon Third and Summit Street. -Ironworks Quilters at the FMI call 454-8016. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ba- to 5 p.m. -Zumba, dance-based fitness Pembroke Library from 6 p.m. -Zumba, dance-based fitness bies, toddlers and caregivers JANUARY 13: Sunday is being offered at St. Anne’s to 8 p.m. is being offered at St. Anne’s are welcome. Afternoons at Eastport Arts Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. -The Freeway - Addiction Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. -Irene Chadbourne food Center: Cheri Walton on the All levels welcome. Recovery at Calvary Chapel, All levels welcome. pantry open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. artistic process at 3 p.m. -3rd Monday of each month: 295 North Street, Calais. Ad- -Every other Thursday at Closed holidays. JANUARY 16: St. Croix Eastern Area Agency on Ag- dicts, friends, family mem- CCLC, Thursday Writers -Creative Coloring at St. Regional Technical Center’s ing cafe in Machias held at the bers; All are welcome. 7 p.m. group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No Anne’s Church St., Calais 16th Annual Spaghetti Din- Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant at First Tuesday of the month fee. All writers are welcome! from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ner and Chinese Auction 11 a.m. has potluck and testimony at FMI [email protected]. FMI call 454-8016. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the -Last Monday of each 6:30 p.m. -Grief Support Group at -1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays: Calais High School Cafete- month: Veterans’ Meet and United Methodist Church in Music Circle (country, blue- ria. Sponsored by SCRTC’s Greet at Schooner Pub on Calais from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. grass, gospel) for participants Skills USA Competitors. Main Street in Calais at 6 p.m. Share your story, receive so- and listeners at the Pembroke JANUARY 19: Eastport is Enjoy free appetizers and so- -St. Croix International cial support, and learn cop- Library at 6:30 p.m. hosting its 3rd Annual Wom- cialize with fellow veterans. Quilter’s Guild meets the 3rd ing techniques. Free. First and en’s Sister March. It is one of All are welcome. Wednesday of each month at third Thursday of each month. many marches taking place -Third Monday of each the Methodist Homes Rec. -International Dance at nationwide commemorating month: American Legion Sher- Center at 6 p.m. New mem- Eastport Arts Center, Thurs- the 2017 Women’s March on man Brothers Post #3 monthly -Gentle Flow Yoga with bers welcome. days from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All Katie Wilson at Eastport Arts Washington. Meet at Shead meeting at St. Anne’s Episco- -AL-ANON meets at 6:30 welcome to explore world High School at 10 a.m. pal Church in Calais at 6 p.m. Center, Saturdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the old Calais Hospital dance traditions. Greek, Ro- am. Info: anchorandbalanc- All veterans and their families basement. manian, Bulgarian and Israeli are welcome to attend. [email protected]. Please -St. Croix Valley Internation- music, and more. Info: east- note: no class on December al Garden Club meets April to portartscenter.org. 29. January, third Wednesday af- -Eastern Area Agency on -Spinners at the Pembroke ENGAGEMENT ternoon of the month. Activi- Aging cafe serving meals at Library from 11 a.m. to 2 Small - Doten ties include garden tours, dem- Palmer Lane Estates in Calais p.m. onstrations, speakers and tips. at 11:30 a.m. -Eastport Farmers’ Market FMI Anne (506) 466-6637 or by the Eastport breakwater from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. -Saturday Morning Knitters at Calais Free Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. -Lego Club at Calais Free Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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-First Sunday of the month: Mary Bumblebee Aquaman Coffeehouse at Cobscook On December 20, 2018 Kevin E. Small, son of the late Douglas R. Poppins Community Learning Center Small and Ellen A. (Sheehan) Small proposed to Beth A. Doten, daughter from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. of Jim and Sally Doten of Baring, Maine. The setting was beautiful as it -Third Sunday of each Nightly 7 p.m. took place on their property - The sun was shinning to it's fullest, the wind Nightly 7 p.m. Nightly 7 p.m. month, meeting of the St. Cro- had stopped blowing, the stage was set. So as the couple stood on the Sunday,1:30 p.m. Sunday,1:30 p.m. Sunday,1:30 p.m. ix Valley Amateur Radio Club PG-13 PG-13 in the rec. room at Methodist bank of the Dennys River Estuary, Kevin took a knee and expressed his PG Homes at 5:30 p.m. love and thankfulness that Beth was in his life and then the question - will you marry me - She said yes! Beth is a housekeeper in the Calais area for many of “Her Ladys.” Kevin is retired from the Lane Construction Corp. in Charlotte, Maine Spaghetti Benefit Supper where he worked for 27 years. Beth has two professional children that Princeton Rod & Gun Club reside in Ellsworth area with their significant others and her one grand- child Harper French. Kevin never had any children but is blessed with January 5, 2019 the grandchildren that he has in his life and their moms and dads. The couple reside on their salt water farm in Edmunds, where they garden, Doors open at 4 p.m. go boating and mow their 8-acre lawn. Supper: 4 to 6 p.m. A wedding date has not been set yet but both Kevin and Beth are ready Adult $7.75 US / $10 CAN • Child, Senior, Military: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN Chinese Auction at 6 p.m. to make that commitment and are just waiting for the right time that all Sun Matinee All Seats: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN $6 a person or $25 a family. their family and friends can be with them on their special day. 239 Main St., Calais • 207-454-8830 • statecinemascalais.com To benefit Dallas Farrell. PAGE 9 Wildlife in Princeton Tom, the Office Cat

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Construction Completed for New Redzone Wireless Broadband Networks in Machias, Calais Redzone Wireless, LLC, a of the largest FCC licensed fixed tion for $49 per month. 2019 plans in rural areas,” said Michael Maine-based broadband inno- wireless broadband deployments “Redzone Wireless remains Redzone is also announcing Forcillo, Redzone Executive vation and services company, in the US. on the forefront of fixed wireless that it has secured an additional Vice President. “While gov- announced that it has completed The current expansion area broadband network innovation, multi-million capital commit- ernment efforts to subsidize the construction of new wire- selection was based on a large and we continuously advance the ment to expand wireless broad- broadband networks with public less broadband networks for the number of direct requests from reliability, capacity and speed of band to more than 25 additional taxpayer funds appear to support communities of Farmington, residents and businesses in these our technology and network,” rural Maine communities in technology solutions which lack Dover-Foxcroft, Machias and markets. The 4-community ex- said Jim McKenna, President of 2019, expecting total broadband economic feasibility, Redzone Calais which will serve 20,000 pansion was privately funded, Redzone Wireless. “Our 5Gx® service availability to exceed is actively solving the problem additional Maine homes. and represents the completion of network delivers real broadband 320,000 Maine homes and busi- by increasingly delivering eco- With this expansion, Red- Redzone’s previously announced to underserved Maine communi- nesses. A list naming the new nomically sustainable broadband zone’s total Maine coverage now 2018 multi million-dollar expan- ties. I congratulate our team for towns will be publicly announced access all across Maine. exceeds 270,000 households sion. executing our ambitious 2018 in January. Redzone Wireless, LLC began – representing 45 percent of all Redzone offers a range of plan to provide improved broad- “While completion of Red- offering broadband services in Maine homes. Redzone’s 5Gx® broadband plan and price options band access to tens of thousands zone’s 2018 network expansion 2015, and now provides afford- fixed wireless broadband net- – including the most popular of additional Maine families this represents a significant accom- able high speed Internet access to work operates on multiple wire- among Maine cord cutters which year.” According to McKenna, plishment for Maine broadband over 270,000 Maine households less spectrum bands including delivers FCC recommended 25 “Redzone received requests for connectivity, we recognize that across more than 75 communi- LTE on FCC licensed 2.5 GHz Mbps download speeds and in- broadband service from over too many Mainers are still with- ties. spectrum, and is considered one cludes a 1 year Netflix subscrip- 35,000 Mainers in 2018 alone.” out adequate broadband access

The Midterm Election Car Accident in Baring/Calais Sends Several to A Review and a Look to the Future Hospital Join us for this lecture and discussion presented by Dr. Robert An incident involving a vehicle going off the road in Baring has sent one person to the hospital, according to B. Arseneau as we take a look back at the 2018 midterm elec- Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons. The vehicle was being driven by Taylor Smiley, 20, of Indian Town- tion and forward to what it may portend. This event will be ship in the early hours of Monday, December 31st. Smiley was accompanied by two passengers, Franklin Newell held on Saturday, January 5 in Science 102 at the University of Whiting and Cameron Grant, 22, of Indian Township. Officer Charlie Ball of the Calais Police Department of Maine at Machias Campus beginning at 1:30 p.m. attempted to pull the vehicle over just before the Baring town line. The vehicle went off the road in Baring and Were the 2018 midterm elections a referendum on President struck a utility pole, bringing it down in the road. As a result of serious injuries sustained in the crash, Newell Trump's performance in office? Turnout was higher than in was taken by Life Flight from Calais Regional Hospital. Grant and Smiley were also brought to the hospital. other recent midterm elections. Both sides claimed victory. After being released, Smiley was taken into police custody and transported to the Washington County Jail. The The Democrats gained at least 37 seats and control of the Baileyville Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Department covered the crash. House. They also won several additional governorships. Re- publicans gained two Senate Jessie Tompkins-Howard seats and retained control of the Senate. Associate Broker • 1-207-214-3833 We will discuss these election Calais Office Eastport Office Lubec Office results and the following ques- 207-454-2525 207-853-2626 207-733-5511 tions. First, to what extent did www.DueEast.com 183 County Rd. 171 County Rd. recent issues and presidential 353 North St. approval affect the midterm outcomes? Second, how will 10 Higgins Farm Road, Calais • $293,000 Democratic control of the House affect the President's relation- Equipped with all of the creature ship with Congress? Third, what comforts you love, this newer does the outcome of the 2018 construction ranch home is a rare midterm elections suggest about find in Calais! A very cozy layout candidates and issues in the up- with ample storage and great coming 2020 presidential and entertaining space! Extras congressional elections? include heat pumps, on demand Co-sponsored by Porter Me- generator, full bar set up, two Check out morial Library and Sunrise Se- tiered patio with above ground pool, paved driveway and attached 2 car garage with Realtor.com nior College. This event is free direct entry to mud/laundry room. This exceptional home is perched overlooking the for a 3D tour! and open to the public. streams and heaths of Moosehorn Wildlife Refuge, with stunning sunrises and sunsets! PAGE 10

Photos by John Rogers unless ACTION SHOTS OF LADY otherwise noted. BLUE DEVIL JV BASKETBALL

Pictured is the Lady Blue Devil JV basketball team. Members include front l-r: Tiara Knowles, Abby Downing, Kelly Carter, Trinity Jones, Serina Fredette, Jasna Grilanc, and Alexis Donahue. Back l-r: Mgr Kathryn Archer, Laura Edgerly, Mariah Perro, Kendra Stevens, Sontee Edwards, Elaine Perkins, and Coach John Cowell.

Sontee Edwards forces a jump ball in Calais action.

Three-pointer on the perimeter from Kelly Carter for Calais.

Lady Blue Devil Jasna Grilanc takes the baseline to the glass. Alexis Donahue takes a smooth shot in the paint.

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Nice hustle in Lady Blue Devil JV action. Woodland Rec. Dept. Program Trinity Jones looks to penetrate the lane, while looking for an open teammate. Calendar For more information please contact the Recreation Dept. at 427-6205 or go to Facebook. Practices and games are subject to change due to weather and school activities. Dates and times of each program will be announced at school, Facebook and The Calais Advertiser. WED. JAN. 2 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, George- town, WES Gym THURS. JAN 3 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky, WES Gym 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Duke, WES Gym 6 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, WES Gym FRI. JAN 4 4 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym SAT. JAN. 5 Abby Downing controls the rebound in the lane while being 9 a.m.: Jr. High BB., Celtics fouled. / Warriors, WHS Gym 10 a.m.: Jr. High BB, War- riors / Thunder, WHS Gym SUN. JAN. 6 3:30 p.m.: Jr. High Rec. BB, Gr. 6 / 8, WHS Gym 4:30 p.m.: Open Gym BB, Gr. 8 and below, WHS Gym Lady Blue Devil Serina Fredette brings the ball downcourt. 6 p.m.: Open Gym BB, Gr. 9 and up, WHS 6 p.m.: Exercise/Aerobics, WES Gym MON. JAN. 7 Lady Blue Devils Continue 2:30 p.m.: Dribbling Drag- ons, Gr. K / 3, WES Gym With Wins 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Duke, Easily Control Sumner With 83-38 Victory WES Gym 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky, A big opening frame at Sumner basically ended question of WES Gym outcome as the guests paced by 11-each from Olivia and Lauren TUES. JAN. 8 (3-3pointers each) secured a 29-10 lead after just eight minutes 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, George- of action. The Calais squad finished the final 24-minutes easily town, WES Gym taking an 83-38 win. Lauren Cook and Olivia Huckins paced all 5 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, K / 5, players with 24/23-points respectively, with McVicar adding 13 WES Gym and 6-each by Trinity Jones and Sage Phillips. 6 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, WES Gym Calais 29 49 61 83 Sumner 10 14 27 38 See more sports articles on page 13. Powerful drive to the glass from Kendra Stevens. PAGE 12 The Calais Advertiser would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year!

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Keep your news coming in 2019! Subscribe today! Call 454-3561 or mail in the above card. PAGE 13 Calais Recreation Basketball Leagues 3rd & 4th Results Kaeson Dana led all scorers with 17pts, 12-18-18: Husson 16 MMA 12 Colby Moholland added 8pts, Cheyden Newell Husson was led by Brayden Ellsmore with chipped in with 6pts, Avva Cassidy and Medow 6pts, Audrina Moore, Liam Travis, Logan De- Rhode each had 4pts, Grace Howard had 2pts Priest, Michael Barnard, and Noah Podshine for Duke. By C.D. Green, each with 2pts. Jenna Suddy led Kansas with 12pts, Jack Pastor of the St. Croix Valley Assembly of God Isaac Dowming led all scorers with 8pts, Downing added 8pts, Sidizer Bassett with 4pts, Andee Leighton, and Dylan Smith each had pts and Louis Newell had 2pts. Back in the 1980’s NBC broadcasted a sitcom known as Alf. for MMA. 7th & 8th RESULTS Alf was an alien life form: a long nosed, wise cracking, fur ball. 12-20-18: UMPI 36 Bowdoin 15 12-22-18: Thunder 42 Cavs 39 He crash landed his spacecraft in a suburban backyard and lived MMA was led by John Bassett with 14pts, Brogan Brown and Ryland Sabattus led the with the Tanner family while he tried to eat the family cat and fix Gaige Farrar added 12pts, Noah White chipped way for the Thunder with 16pts each, Jace Cook the damage. I watched a few episodes of this farce until it became in with 6pts. Mishun Cornelvis had 4pts. added 10pts. more than I could endure—even in half hour doses. However, one Olivia Turner led Bowdoin with 9pts, Kaci Matt Dana led all scorers with 17pts, Reece Sa- trailer from the first season still stands out in my mind. Alf is in Small had 4pts, and Max Morang with 2pts. battus added 16pts, and Jeremy Turner chipped the bathroom with his nose slightly north of the level of the toilet 12-27-18: UMPI 31 Husson 25 in with 6pts. seat. He pulls down the handle and we hear the sound of a flushing Gaige Farrar led all scorers with 14pts, John 12-22-18: Celtics 46 Pacers 32 commode. Alf stands watching, his head moving in tight circles Bassett and Noah White each with 6pts. Mishun Alex Richard had a game high 33pts for the as his eyes follow the swirling water in the bowl and he utters this Cornelvis added 5pts, Ben Harvey had 2pts for Celtics, Jacob Sockabasin added 7pts, Ethan comment, “Hmmmm. Interesting concept.” UMPI. Pratt, Ethan Barnard, and Megan Mitchell each That picture and those words, “interesting concept,” remind me Husson was led by Michael Barnard with 8pts, with 2pts. of a Bible verse. It’s in Jude’s one-chapter book. It says that one day Brayden Ellsmore and Logan DePriest each had Zack Johnson led the pacers with 9pts, Kris- we are going to be presented faultless before God’s throne. Reflect 4pts, Liam Travis added 3pts, Audrina Moore, ten Smith and Peyton Morang added 6pts each, for a moment on that word faultless in relationship to life forms Cameron Dwelley, and Sabastian Bassett each Landon Ritchie had 4pts, Brenna Critchley, like us. Try using it with your name. Faultless Chuck: Faultless with 2pts. Jaycee Harkins, and Kaden Small with 2pts, ______. The two don’t fit together comfortably do they? Fault- 5th & 6th RESULTS Addison Jamieson with 1pt. less for us is truly nothing more than an “interesting concept.” 12-19-18: Duke 41 Kansas 26 That’s not to say the Bible’s faultless prediction is an exaggera- tion or an error. One day, as God’s Word declares, those who live by faith in Jesus Christ will be presented faultless before the throne of God. However, if that day was today I’m probably not the only one who would be in big trouble. Okay, maybe you’re not exactly Blue Devils In Battle With Dragons Take An an alien to the word, but would you accept that you and faultless are more like distant cousins—some more distant than others? GSA Easy 65-20 Win If you see yourself in any other way it may be because you’re standing under dim lighting. Ever look at yourself in a mirror with Big Fourth Gives Opponents Win – Defeat Defeat East Grand Vikings by bright lights? Some people have lighted mirrors with a magnify- Sumner 45-Points ing mirror on the flip side. Lights and magnification! Why in the The Calais Blue Devils had the opportunity to play The Lady Dragons hosted East Grand world would anyone want to look at themselves in those things? GSA at the Cross Center on Thursday. They earned nar- over the vacation and with solid balance I have—out of curiosity. Frankly, they reveal more than I want to row leads at the end of each of the first three periods, as took a first frame 27-3 lead and then see. The dimmer the light, the less magnification, the better I look. they entered the fourth sporting a 34-33 lead. Turnovers played all players to a 65-20 decision. Hey, if the lights are dim and you hold the mirror far enough away, resulting from a tough zone press and a hot hand from Sadie Smith (11-rebounds & 4-steals) even an ugly person can look good. the Eagles resulted in a 22-8 fourth period advantage and Emily Curtis (10-rebounds & How you see yourself spiritually in relationship to faultless may and a 55-42 victory for George Stevens Academy. Blake 3-steals) paced the Woodland offense depend on dim or bright lighting and the amount of magnification Collins led all players with 16-points, Critchley hit 9 with 16/15-points respectively. Katie you can bear. Some people look at themselves and say, “Not bad. I and Turner 6. Erskine (7-rebounds) and Brooke Rus- don’t get drunk, do drugs, and commit adultery. I don’t curse, beat Calais 16 24 34 42 sell scored 8-each, Emily Erskine and my wife, kick the dog or cut people off in traffic. At least I don’t do GSA 13 23 33 55 Jayden Smith each scored 7, and Sierra it as much as I used to and not as much as others do.” That’s dim At home against Sumner the Blue Devils jumped to Bryant added 6 in the win. lighting. It’s when you stand in front of God and His Word that the an early 18-12 advantage with Collins hitting 9 and East Grand lighting becomes bright and your fault fullness becomes magnified. Critchley adding 7. Midway the advantage widened to 3 9 13 20 It’s when we get closer to Jesus, the dazzling Light of the World, 38-23 and the Devils continued to power to a 75-46 win. Woodland that we see ourselves with many flaws and blemishes. Blake led both squads scoring 24-points with teammates 27 44 59 65 Listen, if you think you are “good enough” or “better than” and Critchley, Tony Dana, Socobasin, and Ritchie adding 16, that’s “close enough” you’re making a gross error in evaluating 13, 7, and 6-points respectively. yourself. Even if we are 99.9% faultless, we are still 100% off the Sumner 12 23 30 46 mark. What if Jesus had died for 99.9% of our sins? We wouldn’t Calais 18 38 62 75 have a shot at heaven! When Jesus spoke on the Cross and said, “It is finished,” he never added the word “almost.” God set the standard at 100 percent—all or nothing. “Good enough” and “close enough” do not work. Thank God this faultless business is not all our doing. Jude said that it was Jesus who would one day present us in heaven as fault- Recovery Coach Academy Coming to Calais less. That work of grace is going on in our lives right now. We’re a work in progress. It’s like the testimony of a seasoned saint who in January said, “I’m not everything I should be and I’m not everything I’m going to be, but thank God, I’m not what I use to be.” Hmmmm. Are you are interested in pro- Following the recovery coach For more information about Now, that is an interesting concept! moting recovery by removing training curriculum developed recovery coaching and the barriers and obstacles to recov- by the Connecticut Center for CCAR model, visit www.ccar. ery and serving as a personal Addiction Recovery (CCAR), us. guide and mentor for people participants will: Tuition for Recovery Coach seeking or already in recovery? -Explore Recovery Coach Academy is $100 per partici- Special rate of: Healthy Acadia invites you role and functions pant for residents of Hancock to participate in an upcoming -Review the components, or Washington County, and Recovery Coach Training, led core values and guiding prin- $300 for others. 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PHILIP LORENZO BERTHA W. JOHNSON CILLEY Baring Plantation – Bertha Jonesport, Maine - Baby Philip W. Johnson, 89, passed away Lorenzo Cilley, beloved second peacefully on Christmas Eve, son of Jason and Denise Cilley December 24, 2018, at Calais and brother to Levite Cilley, was Regional Hospital. Bertha born sleeping on Sunday, De- was born on February 2, 1929, cember 16, 2018, at Down East to Frank and Alice (Justason) Community Hospital in Machias, Wakefield in Bath where she Maine. Looking just like his graduated high school. Her Daddy and big brother, he was family later moved to Baring a perfect little bundle of joy and Plantation during the depres- was held and loved on by those sion where she met Arthur closest to him prior to being laid Johnson; they were married to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in on December 29, 1956, in Jonesport, Maine. He is the apple Calais. of our eyes and is greatly missed and will forever be so. Bertha held a position for multiple years in Augusta working Philip will be greatly missed as a clerk for the Maine State Government. She would travel by his parents and brother along to Augusta from Baring on Sunday nights and return home on JAMES G. GILLMOR JOHN S. HORNBROOK Friday after work. She later dedicated many years to Baring Lincoln – James G. Gillmor, Calais - John Skiffington with his great-grandmother, Etta Drisko; grandparents: Tony and Plantation doing clerical work and other tasks within town 52, passed away Sunday, De- Hornbrook, 85, died December management. cember 23, 2018 at his home in 22, 2018 in Bangor. John was Rhonda French and Blin and Rachel Cilley; aunts and uncles: Bertha was an independent, involved, vocal, honest woman. Lincoln. He was born Septem- born in Calais, Maine on May She was a Republican who loved to talk politics and was never ber 15, 1966 in Concord, Mas- 6, 1933, the son of James and Holly and Geoffrey Lagat, Feli- cia and Kendall Santerre, and shy about addressing difficult matters about which she cared. sachusetts, the son of Charles Annie (Donahue) Hornbrook. She was tough but also very loving. Bertha took great pride in A. and Donna (Johansen) Gill- He was a member of the Im- Vanessa and Chris Carter; cous- ins: Ava Lagat and Charles and her flower garden; she would spend hours working in her yard mor. maculate Conception Church and enjoyed every minute. Bertha was a wonderful baker, an Jim was an avid outdoors- in Calais, served in the Na- Andre Santerre; and many other loving relatives and friends. experienced couponer and an avid reader of the Bangor Daily man, and had a lifelong passion tional Guard, was a member News. She loved watching the Patriots, particularly Tom Brady, and enjoyment of hunting and of the Lions Club, and was Philip joins his great-grand- fathers: Moses Cilley, Shirley and The Big Bang Theory where she first heard the song Soft fishing. He was very proud self-employed in the painting, Kitty, a song that her great-granddaughter would sing to her member of the State of Maine construction, and property French, Philip Huntley, Levite Roussel, Teckey Drisko, and Tud- in recent months. Big Bucks Club, and wore his management businesses. He In addition to her parents, Bertha was predeceased by her hus- jacket often, even though it was had fond memories of working dy Urquhart; great-grandmoth- ers: Lola Cilley, Bea Huntley- band, Arthur Johnson; her sister, Shirley Dudley; two brothers, at least 10 years old! In more projects for the US Govern- Wallace and Robert Wakefield; brother-in-law, Dunk Johnson recent times, he developed his ment in Bucks Harbor and of Urquhart, and Vivianne Roussel; great-uncle, Marcel Roussel; and and her son-in-law, George Murphy. skills with woodworking. Jim restoring the Roosevelt Cot- She will be remembered by her daughter, Debbie Murphy; loved German Shepherd dogs, tage on Campobello Island. other loved ones in Heaven. A small, private family service granddaughter, Kimberly Bridges and her husband, John of St. and was master to several over He enjoyed playing sports in Stephen, New Brunswick; three great-grandchildren, Katie-Lynn the years. He formed espe- his youth, especially basket- officiated by Rev. Steve Bertrand was held at Jonesport United Bridges of Calais, Heather Bridges and John Bridges, Jr.; a cially close bonds with Brute ball. He loved spending time great-great-granddaughter, Zoey Alice Ann Bridges-Armstrong, and most recently with Molly, at his home on Pleasant Lake, Pentecostal Church and lovingly arranged through Bragdon-Kel- all of St. Stephen; three nieces, Linda Dudley of Eastport, Susan who was with Jim right to the and enjoyed socializing with Casey and her husband Pete of Baring and Sherri Wakefield end. In years past, Jim owned friends. He was happiest when ley Funeral Home. Philip’s memory will live on in of Calais; nephew, Brian Dudley of Eastport; many friends a Buick Grand National which planning his next project or including her dear friend, Becky Seel and her great-granddog, he showed at various car shows when fixing-things-up and was and through his loved ones and our hope is that everyone will Chance. and won several trophies with. active until his demise. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, December He is survived by his step John leaves behind his wife, join us in honoring him through gratefulness, acts of kindness, 29th at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais with Pastor mother, Cathy Gillmor; a broth- Betty and son, James “Jim” Bobbie Oliver officiating. All are invited to a gathering at Baring er, Charlie Gillmor, Jr.; three who both miss him dearly. He and never missing an opportunity to show loved ones you care. Baptist Church following the memorial service. Condolences step brothers, Parker Averill was predeceased by his brother and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. and Cole Averill, all of Lincoln, William “Bill” Hornbrook and Jamie Breen of Powhatan, and is survived by his brother Virginia; special friends, who Willard “Sonny” Hornbrook. Jim regarded as his second He also leaves behind his parents, Duane and Jackie Nel- step-daughters Sheila Hill St. Anne's son of Menden, Massachusetts and Sheree Casey Turner, 29 Church Street, Calais • 454-8016 Church Service and their children, Eric, Inga, four grandchildren Dustin Rev. Sara Gavit, Rector and Darna; an uncle, Edward Goodwin, Ryan and Jessica [email protected] Gillmor of Howland; two aunts Hornbrook, and Alyssia Turner Time Change Karen Delorey and her husband and great grandchild Marlee. Those attending and wishing Joe, and Edith Sprague of He also leaves behind John Holy Eucharist Rite II 10 a.m. (Beginning Jan. 6) to attend St. Anne's Episcopal Grand Lake Stream; a cousin, Marchese, who was like a son Office Hours: Wednesday/Friday 10:00-4:00 pm or by appointment Church services on Sundays in Bonnie Gagner of Grand Lake to him, and is survived by his Calais are advised that the ser- Stream; a very special friend, niece Julie Boies and nephews vice times are being moved to Amy Swensen of Princeton; and Gregg and Mark Hornbrook. “To know Christ and make Christ known” 10 a.m. beginning on January many, many family and friends, A Mass of Christian Burial 6th. Per Reverend Sara Gavit, too numerous to list. Jim was was celebrated by Father Kev- the services will be held at 10 predeceased by his parents. in J. Martin, 1:30 p.m. Friday, a.m. for the next six months At Jim’s request, there will be December 28, 2018 at Im- before being moved back to 9 a private celebration of his life maculate Conception Church, a.m. to see which time slot is later in the summer at Grand Calais Avenue in Calais. In Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. preferred by the community. Lake Stream. Gifts in memory lieu of flowers, please make of Jim may be sent to Shepherds a donation to the charity of Sunday School, all Ages at 9:30 a.m. your choice. Arrangements by First Monday Tea at the Beyond Borders, P.O. Box 205 Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. Lincoln Memorial Public West Enfield, Maine 04493. Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport. Condolences and Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6 p.m. Library: Monday, January Arrangements are by Lamson 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Here’s one Funeral Home, Clay Chapel, memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com www.calaisbaptist.org Office Hours: Thurs/Fri-9am-4pm or by appointment more celebration to begin the Lincoln. Messages of condo- New Year, which actually comes lence may be expressed at www. 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 early in every month, unless lamsonfh.com. Monday falls on a holiday, like Labor Day, so there’s never a First September Monday Tea. 4 Chapel Street, Calais, ME If you have any holiday goodies left over from Christmas, New Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. Year’s occasions, feel free to Saturday, Sabbath School bring them to share as we think Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. of the year past and plans and Friday Night Youth Group at 6 p.m. 9:45AM hopes and ideas for the new Wonder what’s going on at ~Grades 6 and up~ Church Service year. You could also check out People’s UMC? “Like” our 11AM the books for Let’s Talk About It Facebook page! series: “Yankees and Strangers,” Corner of Summit St. & Third Ave., Baileyville Josias Baez, Pastor • 207-546-6044 in case you miss the first intro- Church: 207-427-3923 Parsonage: 207-427-6672 ductory session on the 2nd. PAGE 15

MALCOLM B. PAULINE B. JAMES P. KELLEY III LINCOLN CANTWELL Calais – James Patrick Pembroke - Pauline B. Kelley III, 60, passed away Cantwell passed away on on December 31, 2018 at Thursday, December 27, 2018 Calais Regional Hospital af- Edmunds Twp., Maine at Eastern Maine Medical ter a courageous battle with 3-25-1956 to 12-16-2018 Center in Bangor surrounded cancer. James was born in Malcolm B. Lincoln who had by her loving family. She was Calais on March 28, 1958 to served in the U.S. Army passed born in Pembroke on January James and Jean (Keen) Kel- away at his home in Edmunds 30, 1933, the daughter of the ley where he attended school Twp. after being treated for late Wallace and Elisabeth and raised hell. cancer for the last six months. (Kilby) Carter. James joined the United He was born in Rochester New She grew up in Pembroke States Air Force shortly af- Hampshire and grew up in Lynn, and graduated from Pem- ter high school, which took Massachusetts. He graduated broke High School. On Sep- him to Oklahoma where he from Lynn public schools and tember 15, 1951 she married Richard Cantwell. Together they met the most amazing woman, Donna Collins. James and received his nursing associate raised their family, a son and a daughter. Pauline worked at Donna were married and together moved back to Calais to degree from Florida College various seasonal jobs over the years, but mostly was a stay raise a family. and a scuba diving certificate at home mom to Sherry and Walt. See was an exceptional Over the years James worked as a retail manager for sev- from Sarasota, Florida. He lived Mom, Mimi and Nanny. eral companies around town, he did well regardless of where in Georgia, Florida, and retired Pauline was a giver. She loved her family, her friends, her he was employed simply because he was a hard worker and to Maine. town and her church. She helped raise money to fix her church. a people person. Above all, James was a family man, his He is survived by his daughter She and Dick helped organize the 4th of July celebration favorite place on earth was camp. He longed for relaxing and her husband, Malissa and and parade in Pembroke for many years. She was the oldest afternoons on Nash’s Lake with his family for barbecues and Charles Champion; his grand- member of the Trotting Association, a member of the literary laughter. James enjoyed collecting antiques and postcards. children, Konnor, Declan and committee and the Pembroke Historical Society. She always The greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, Teagan all of Georgia; his broth- wanted to know if her grandchildren or great-grandchildren especially his grandchildren, whom called him Baba. ers, Robert J. Lincoln, Roger C. needed anything. Her declining health frustrated her because James was predeceased by his beloved wife Donna in 2014. Lincoln; sisters, Donna J. Scott, she couldn't help Linda with church affairs. She couldn't go Surviving are his parents, James Kelley II and Jean (Keen) Phyllis R. Romano, Linda R. for coffee at "The Pie Ladies." Staying at home with nothing Kelley; four children, Tonya Stewart and husband Jonathan of Talbot, and Carol T. Atsave, all to do was not her cup of tea! Sturgeon Lake, MN, Candy Kelley and husband Randy Welch of Florida, and Margaret Silva In addition to her parents, Pauline was predeceased by her of Calais, Tara Small and husband Pat of Calais, and Kayla of Tewksbury, Massachusetts; husband Richard, her brother Francis, sisters-in-law Katie, Barber and husband Matt of St. Stephen, NB; four grand- 37 nephews and nieces, many Poppy, June and Helen, brothers-in-law Don, Walt, Joey and children, Cameron Kelley, Summer Stewart, Isaac Stewart great and great-great nephews Alan, a son-in-law Wayne and a nephew Kenny. and William Small; a sister Katherine Kelley of Orrington; and nieces, too many to list. Surviving are her two children Sherrill Parks and Walton a brother David Kelley of Rye, NH; two nieces, Alison Kel- He was predeceased by his Cantwell and his wife Judith, grandchildren Angela and hus- ley and Mandi Lawless; two nephews, Liam Kelley and Joe parents, Robert A. Lincoln of band Artie Mingo, Evan Cantwell, Jesse Parks and Steven Lyons; many cousins and numerous friends. Red Beach, Maine and Helena Parks, great-grandchildren Thomas, Kiera, Asa, Michelle A celebration of James’ life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, M. (Durgin) Lincoln of Mas- and Cassidy. She is also survive her brother Forest Carter, January 5, 2018 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., sachusetts; his other brothers, sister Helen and her husband William Redding, sister-in-law Calais. Condolences and memories may be shared at www. William, Albert, and Leroy, and Donna Mitchell and many nieces and nephews. maysfuneralhome.com. sisters, Paula Lincoln, Francena A memorial service will be held at the Iron Works Method- Tileston and Betty Sue Lincoln. ist Church on January 12 at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In There will be no public service. lieu of flowers, Pauline's wish was that donations be made He requested cremation and in in her memory to the Iron Works Methodist Church building New Year’s Message from lieu of flowers a donation can be and repair fund. made in his name to Lafayette Bishop Robert P. Deeley Family Cancer Center, PO Box 931, Bangor Maine 04402. “Happy New Year! We put the old behind us and look to the new. It is a fresh start offering new opportunities and expecta- In Loving Memory tions. On New Year’s Day, January 1, the Church honors Mary, the Mother of God. She carried Jesus to the world. With her unconditional faith, our Blessed Mother saw the love of God in Sewall Memorial In Loving Memory of the sorrowful, the ordinary, and the joyful. She who placed her KENNETH J. POULIN trust in God, saw his glory in everything. At the end of 2018, a Congregational January 6, 2009 challenging year for both our nation and our Church, the model January 6, 2019 of Mary offers a wonderful guide for our year ahead. Immerse Church Tenth Anniversary yourself in God’s love and respond to His presence and grace by Your life was a blessing, The first Sunday of the New bringing that love to others. Share how God is working in your Year, happens to fall on Epiph- Your memory a treasure., life with those around you and resolve to let God shape your heart You are loved beyond words any, always the 6th of January to be more generous and loving. With eyes of faith and hope, you and the 12th Day of Christmas, And missed beyond will know God’s presence in your daily life and it will bring you measure. which recalls the arrival of the peace. May your new year be a time of commitment, courage, wise men from the East who Always Loved and renewal. Be assured of my prayers that 2019 will be a year Mary Ellen Poulin came to see and worship this full of blessing and joy for you and your loved ones.” newborn baby, who just hap- Ken & Cathy Poulin Jr. Kim & Joe Kaminski pens to have been the Son of Kristi & Joe Kirby Jr. God. He came for children … Grandchildren and and all of us. As has been the Great-grandchildren custom at Sewall Memorial, we Catholic Mass Schedule will be observing Kings’ Sun- Saturday Sunday day, which is especially focused 4 p.m. at St. Joseph 8:30 a.m. at on children and includes stories, In Loving Memory in Eastport Immaculate songs, and even a game or two, 5:30 p.m. at Elders Center, Conception in Calais with refreshments, of course, Pleasant Point to follow. This will begin at 3 10:30 a.m. at p.m. and all children and their In Loving Memory of Barbara A. Maenhout St. James in parents are welcome. Nov. 17, 1942 - Dec. 30, 2016 [email protected] Baileyville This will be the last service before the necessary winter You left us peaceful mem- break. The new season at ories, your love is still our Sewall will begin on Palm guide, and though we can- Sunday, April 14. However, the not see you, you are always large eastern stained-glass win- by our side. Our family dow will continued to be lighted chain is broken and noth- every evening, and, this first ing seems the same, but as month of the year, Ann Johnson God calls us one by one, the is doing so in honor of her hus- chain will link again. band, Bernie Johnson. Any who would wish to contribute to this Forever in our hearts, on-going project of “lighting Bob, Kirk (Sue), Kerry up Robbinston,” please contact (Allen) + Family Helen Brooks, Ann Carter, or the Pastors Windhorst. See you in the spring! PAGE 16

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

By Robert Frost He gives his harness bells a shake Whose woods these are I think I know. To ask if there is some mistake. His house is in the village though; The only other sound’s the sweep He will not see me stopping here Of easy wind and downy flake. To watch his woods fill up with snow. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, My little horse must think it queer But I have promises to keep, To stop without a farmhouse near And miles to go before I sleep, Between the woods and frozen lake And miles to go before I sleep. The darkest evening of the year.

Art From 1923 Enters Public Domain By Lura Jackson Dining with Diane Much of the art and creative works produced in 1923 have entered the public domain with the turning of 2019. A large selection of materials produced in that year can now be utilized This is a nice quick meal to throw together with the use of by the public for any purpose without the permission of the copyright holder, by way of the prepackaged cole slaw mix. It’s a great meal to have when Sonny Bono Copyright Act. you’re craving Chinese food. I’ve made it with ground With the removal of copyright restrictions, the works can be reproduced and sold for pork, mild sausage and leftover pork loin or pork chops. profit, shown at free and for-profit movie screenings, or viewed online at no cost, among I’m sure it would be great with ground beef or turkey if other purposes. In the case of books, digital versions can be accessed at Project Gutenberg you have that available. It’s not about the amounts in this (www.gutenberg.com). recipe. Use whatever you have on hand. Be creative with The list of materials includes a large selection of feature- and short-length silent films with your additions. The thing you really need is sesame oil for stars such as Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, and Buster Keaton, and cartoons with stars flavor, soy sauce because it’s Chinese we are making, fresh such as Felix the Cat. For music, anyone can now enjoy or repurpose classics like Yes! We ginger is a wonderful addition, but you can eliminate that Have No Bananas and the Charleston, along with a selection of early jazz and swing songs. if you don’t have it on hand, and you will need some kind Book readers will enjoy the finest breadth of options, from Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet to of meat. I love frozen peas in this too. Maybe add some Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and The Murder on the Links, and many more. chopped water chestnuts or bamboo shoots for something Other authors with released works include H.G. Wells, Robert Frost, Edgar Rice Burroughs, different. and Edith Wharton. EGG ROLL IN A BOWL 1 t. sesame oil 2 c. cole slaw mix (I use one whole bag) Shredded carrots, if not in the cole slaw mix ¼ c. chopped onion or green onions Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols ¼ c. red bell pepper, diced In the Dennysville-Edmunds 1 garlic clove, minced meetinghouse, the Festival of 1 t. grated fresh ginger root, if available Nine Lessons and Carols began, ½ lb. ground pork or leftover pork loin as the choir, circling around the Bean sprouts, Bamboo shoots, Water Chestnuts, optional congregation, joined with them Frozen peas, optional in singing the call: “O Come, 1 t. rice vinegar All Ye Faithful, joyful and tri- 1 t. sherry or wine umphant!” On the final verse, soy sauce or salt to taste “Ye, Lord, we great thee," the fresh ground pepper choir entered into the waiting choir pews and the lovely ser- vice continued. The photo was In a large fry pan, cook ground pork or whatever you taken from the balcony by Alan decide to use. Add remaining ingredients and just stir fry Adraeas. until the cabbage is the desired tenderness. We like our on the crunchy side. Upcoming breakfast at the Par- ish Hall in Dennysville is Janu- This all comes together pretty quickly. ary 5 starting at 7 a.m.

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By Hazel Stark the entire winter worth it. to co-produce The Nature of With winters as long as ours So the next time you have Phenology for WERU-FM are in Maine, we have to make cabin fever—or if you want to with Joseph Horn. This piece the most of it. The people I prevent that particular mood is an excerpt from that weekly have known who have moved from knocking at your door— 5-minute radio program, which here from warmer places then you could get prepared for a airs on 89.9FM near Blue left because they couldn’t wintry scavenger hunt adven- Hill, 99.9FM near Bangor, handle winter are usually those ture to find these majestic visi- or streaming at weru.org at that never figured out how to tors from the Arctic. If you find 8:30 on Saturday mornings. enjoy winter outside—because one, we’d love to hear about To learn more, read, listen to of course winter is awful (or your experience! past episodes, or subscribe as any season, really) if you stay The author lives year-round a podcast, visit thenatureofphe- inside the whole time. If ex- in Washington County and is nology.wordpress.com. Hazel ercise on skis or snowshoes Co-Founder of Maine Outdoor can be reached by emailing or other forms of snow play School, L3C. She volunteers [email protected]. aren’t good enough motiva- tors for you, perhaps a snowy scavenger hunt is more your style. This time of year is an Snowy owls visit Downeast from their summer homes on the arctic especially great time to put tundra. A snowy owl scavenger hunt could be the perfect antidote Wildlife - Black Squirrel your nature curiosity hat on to cabin fever. (Photo by Hazel Stark) to seek out an elusive winter visitor: the snowy owl. owls moving south–which are cated that snowy owls would Not many people would more likely to be noticed by certainly have a food source imagine Maine being a warm humans. up there. Snowshoe hare and respite in the winter, but to Several years ago, I made it small rodent tracks crisscrossed snowy owls, Maine is the a goal to go on a hike to find almost every patch of snow. At perfect vacation. This large, snowy owls at least once each the summit, we made and en- mostly white owl spends sum- winter, usually around the joyed our hot, restorative lunch mers living and nesting on the winter solstice. My methods while scanning the landscape. Arctic tundra where it eats are pretty consistent: I head One raven silently glided over small animals such as lem- for areas reminiscent of their us, but that was all the bird-life mings, voles, and ptarmigan. usual wide open tundra land- we noticed. Come winter, when these pri- scape. Open mountaintops As we started our slow, chill- mary food sources are as scarce or islands, fields, beaches, ing hike south along a ridge, we as sunlight on the Arctic land- blueberry barrens, and even stopped at regular intervals to scape, snowy owls come south airports are likely places to scan the landscape with binocu- for more abundant food and to find these feathery travelers. I lars. I noticed what appeared to catch some rays. also prepare carefully for the be two-thirds of a small snow- Over the past few years, I conditions—these open areas, man hunkered on the lee side of have been aware of irruptions especially mountaintops, can a rock–perfectly matching the of snowy owls across the Great be much windier and colder other lumps of snow scattered Lakes and Northeastern USA than you’d expect. on the ridge–and humorously and have been driven to see On one particular trip, I asked my hiking partner with them in the wild. These “irrup- packed many insulative and the binoculars whether it was tions” are winters when lots of wind-breaking layers, bin- an owl. It was! The white owl snowy owls move south from oculars, a camera, plenty of certainly noticed us, but clearly the Arctic. In years when their warm water, and all the fixings did not mind our observation. food is abundant in the Arctic, for making hot miso noodle He sat still but for the smooth snowy owls are able to repro- soup on a mountain summit. 270-degree rotation of his head, duce more easily and more While open, seemingly barren scanning the landscape (and of their young survive. When mountaintops do not appear us) for the potential of food or Skeet Seelye sent this photo of an unusual all-black squirrel, taken winter comes to the Arctic and hospitable to the human eye, a threats. That experience was in his backyard on Christmas Day. The St. Croix Valley has a history the owls start to move south, of all-black animals, which have a condition called melanism – as careful look at the tracks in the one of those exceptional nature previously studied by local naturalist George A. Boardman. there are suddenly more snowy patches of snow quickly indi- observation moments that made

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Baileyville Lynn Lawless Speaking of hopes and Baileyville. a good time and usually there Game times are 1:00 and 2:30. 441-9677 dreams. One of mine is for this As I left for work on Friday are a lot of people there I have Again this will be a great game column to become an interest- morning I lookup up over the not seen in a long time. with lots of action and will be a Good morning Baileyville. ing one filled with local news hill and saw flames shooting up There are a couple of upcom- lot of fun to watch. As I write this column it is and entertainment. I need your into the sky. I scurried up over ing games at WHS. Calais boys Looks like Mother Nature New Year’s Eve. Where did help. Birthdays, anniversaries, the hill to see what was happen- are coming to Woodland on will be kind this week if weath- 2018 go? By the time you read births, friends visiting? I want ing (NEWS FINALLY) to dis- Thursday January 3rd. Game er.com is to be believed. Tem- this the holidays will be over. to hear it all. Please feel free cover that the old Melva Manza times are 5:00 and 6:30. This peratures will fall but it looks I hope everyone had a great to call 441-9677 or e-mail lynn- house was being burned. It was is always an exciting game like only a couple of days with Christmas and a fun and safe [email protected]. And, of definitely a good day for that as living so close most of the snow showers. This will be New Year’s Eve. I hope 2019 course, if you happen to stop with the snow and rain making kids know each other and are good for traveling but maybe is a great year for everyone and by Tractor Supply in Calais and a natural fire control. friends. Friendship comes sec- not so much for the oil bills. As all your hopes and dreams are see me there you can update I did not make it to the Alum- ond however when battling it always I encourage you to drive fulfilled. me in person. We can do this ni game last Saturday but I out on the floor. Each team and safely if you have to travel and hear it was an exciting and fun every player give their best and stay warm. filled time. Unfortunately our it is always a good game with That’s all I have for this week Alumni appear to be a bit out of both teams showing exemplary people. Have a great week and shape as the both the girls and sportsmanship. Also this week hopefully next column I will boys lost. I wish I could have Guagus boys come to Wood- have more to share. BOYNTON gone to this game as it is always land on Saturday January 5th. MANOR Eastport Accepting Applications for Princeton current 1 Bedroom Vacancy and Sandra Smith nealogical inquiry regarding teur and Emile Roux in 1885 future 2BR, 1BR Handicap Accessible Units. Relief Pike Buck. I knew that and we can be glad that this The Princeton Parks and that Flora Belmore’s maiden available. Rent based on 30% of adjusted monthly income, utilities included. Recreation Committee will name was Pike. A search While you are at the town Must be 62 or disabled of any age. be having their first meeting of her son Bruce Belmore’s office note that they have a of the year on Wednesday, notes (given to me by the good supply of the 2019 Open Preference given to extremely low income: January 9 at the Fire Station. Belmore family) revealed Water and Ice Fishing Laws 1 person - $12,650 / 2 person - $16,460 / 3 person - $20,780 / 4 person - $25,100 The primary topic of discus- they were related. She was the book. It is always interesting (Higher incomes may also qualify) sion will be to start planning third child of Nathan Pike and to peruse through the latest the Fresh Water Festival. Julia Joslin born in 1830 and information. Maine Development Assoc. Anyone who has any interest died in 1899 and is buried in Town of Princeton Select- 1-800-639-1747 in helping with the festival as Princeton. She married Silas men’s Meetings-First and well as recreational activities Buck who was born in 1824 Third Tuesday each month at TTY Dial 711 or (800) 437-1220 for the area, please know that and died in 1887 and also 6:30 p.m. Equal Housing Opportunity you will be welcomed to this buried in Princeton. Through January 8 - Diabetes Pre- meeting. Many hands help Bruce’s notes I was able to vention Program - First class make a successful project. track the family back to James 9 to 10 a.m. at SCRFHC This festival is a very special Pike who came from England January 9 - Princeton Li- event to many in this town and settled in Charlestown brary Committee Meeting 5 and just a few have worked Massachusetts around 1644. to 6 p.m. hard to grow it and keep it I know the person who was January 9 - Princeton Parks WOODLAND going. However, we do need looking for her family his- and Recreation Committee help and always new ideas. tory will be surprised that Meeting 6 p.m. Fire Station MANOR January 10 is an impor- I was able to trace back so January 10 - Princeton Pub- Baileyville tant meeting called by the far for her. This is why I am lic Hearing 6 p.m. Princeton Princeton Board of Select- working to save the Princeton Elementary School NOW AVAILABLE men. There are three issues Railroad Station. History is January 16 - Princeton Li- 1 BR Apartments that they would like to have important! brary Story Hour 4 to 5 p.m. residents’ help. There needs Time is closing in to license January 31 - Deadline to Rent based on 30% of income. to be some decisions made dogs in the State of Maine. license dogs Heat, hot water and electric included. and rather than waiting for January 31 is the deadline. A To send me news, just drop final budgeting and the yearly rabies certificate is required me a note princetonnews@ Preference given to extremely low income: town meeting, the Board and is a way to insure that outlook.com or give me a call 1 person - $12,650 / 2 person - $16,460 / (Higher incomes may also qualify) would like information on dogs have been vaccinated after 10 a.m. at 796-2261. My what the residents want to do to protect them as well as deadline to submit the column View property and print application at ourselves. The rabies vaccine is 4 p.m. on Monday. www.mainedevelopment.com or contact: regarding the current police coverage and if a change is was developed by Louis Pas- Maine Development Assoc. needed; the hours that the town office is open; and sav- 1-800-639-1747 ing the Princeton Railroad TTY Dial 711 Station as a place to store his- Equal Housing Opportunity toric documents and items. The town office had a ge- PAGE 19

inches Mark Gray a seasonal resi- manship! Come and see the Passenger car (2-ton gross) dent of Grand Lake Stream table and enjoy the variety of 8 inches. just delivered a beautiful meals offered. A great way Town News Light truck (21 ⁄2-ton hand crafted dining table to to start of 2019! gross) 10 inches the Pine Tree Store. Pictures Your humble correspon- Grand Lake Stream Medium truck (31 ⁄2-ton can be seen on Brinda’s Fa- dent Dave McCullough. gross) 12 inches cebook. Quality is Mark’s Contact at 207-712-8294 or Dave McCullough year that we will not go fish- Heavy truck (8-ton gross) middle name and this table is [email protected] ing but go catching fish? 15 inches another example of his crafts- As the clock struck mid- At least ice fishing on 10 tons 20 inches night on New Year’s Eve West Grand Opens February 25 tons 30 inches a group of us lifted our left 1st in 2019. Snow seems on 70 tons 36 inches Please be safe out on foot so we would start the the shy side this year but ice Over the years on several new year on the right leg? covered lakes can provide an ice fishing trips on West the ice! Only 13 weeks to open opportunity to travel and fish Grand the ice auger had to go fishing in Grand Lake Stream in spots not usually fished. to its full length to get thru Remember and West Grand Lake! At the The old Farmer’s Almanac the ice. Estimated 30” thick- rate the past 13 weeks flew provides a guide for safe ice ness. Reading history books America is by we had best check our thickness: about the area ice thickness still at War in fishing gear! Any new flies Permissible Load 3 inches show that loaded trucks ran or bait that we will try this Single person on foot 4 the lakes. Weather conditions Afghanistan. have to be just right to use year? Is this the year we will inches https://secure.uso.org/ have new results? Is 2019 the Group in single file 7 1 ⁄2 ice as a highway.

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Weds. Jan 2nd; Beef Goulash Garlic Sauce, Roasted Pota- Dessert Lentil Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Lasagna, Spinach, Mixed Veg- w/ Elbow Macaroni, sliced Zuc- toes, Carrots& Broccoli, Wheat Tues Jan 22nd;Garden Veg- Wheat Bread, Dessert. etables, Wheat Bread, Dessert. chini, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Bread, Dessert etable Cheese Ravioli, Mixed Thurs. Jan. 31st; Vegetable Thurs. Jan 3rd; Vegetable Mon. Jan 14th; Chicken Vegetables, Broccoli, Wheat Lasagna, Spinach, Mixed Veg- Pot Pie, Broccoli Cuts, Wheat Bread, Dessert. FOR RELEASE JANUARY 6, 2019 etables, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Bread, Dessert. Weds. Jan 23rd; Indian Style Fri. Jan 4th; Shepherd’s Pie, Tues. Jan 15th; Chicken & Chicken, Curried Rice, Broc- Green Beans, Vegetable Med- Scalloped Potatoes, Peppers, coli, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat THE TV CROSSWORD ley, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Onions & Turkey Bacon, Veg- Bread, Dessert by Jacqueline E. Mathews Mon. Jan. 7th; Beef & Cab- etable Medley, Wheat Bread, Thurs. Jan. 24th; Turkey Stew, bage Rolls, Diced Red Skin Dessert Cauliflower & Broccoli, Car- Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Wheat Weds. Jan 16th; Pasta Shells rots, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Bread, Dessert w/Italian Turkey Sausage, Sliced Fri. Jan. 25th; Pulled Pork, Tues. Jan 8th; Turkey & Rice Zucchini & Spinach, Wheat Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Corn, w/Cheese Sauce, Corn & Black Bread, Dessert. Wheat Bread, Dessert. Beans, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Thurs. Jan 17th;Fish New- Mon. Jan. 28th; Sweet Thai Weds. Jan 9th; Braised Pork burg, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Style Chicken, White Rice, Veg- w/White Wine & Herb Sauce, Carrots, Wheat Bread, Dessert. etable Medley, Wheat Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli & Fri. Jan 18th;Caribbean Man- Dessert. Green Beans, Wheat Bread, go Pork ,Brown Rice & Black Tues. Jan 29th;Meatloaf w/ Dessert. Beans, Caribbean Blend Veg- Mushroom Sauce, Mashed Thurs. Jan 10th; Shells & etables, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Potatoes, Corn & Peas, Wheat Cheese, Peas, California Veggie Mon Jan 21st; Cheese & Beef Bread, Dessert. Blend, Wheat Bread, Dessert. Macaroni, Mixed Vegetables, Weds. Jan 30th; Pork w/Apple Fri. Jan 11th; Chicken w/ Green Beans, Wheat Bread, Onion Sauce, Cranberry &

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spent with the family. years he has been residing in and prayers. We spent time Upcoming birthday wishes Derry, New Hampshire to be playing games together, such go to Judy Howell, Connor closer to his son Stephen and as Go Fish, Old Maid, Uno Town News Croman, Willow Owen, Brylea daughter-in-law Catherine. and Tic Tac Toe and decorat- Newman, Kelley Sprague, Ernie was a wonderful, car- ing cookies and eating yummy Alexander/Crawford Erland Doten, Tracy Berry, ing individual and will be tre- food. Before long, it was time Stephanie Whitaker Seavey, mendously missed by all who to take him back to his Grand- Cassie Oakes visiting with folks, delicious Deneika Greenlaw Janski, Vir- knew and loved him. father Bromberg to begin his food and a fun Gift Swap. ginia Poole Johnson, Michael I have had a fantastic Christ- trip back to Maryland. On The Breakneck Mountain They were able to visit with Uhl, Lux McGivery, Dana mas spent with mom, dad and his way home Sebastian had Sno-Riders meet the first her brother John Seavey and Howland and Vivian Perkins. my nephew Sebastian from a non-stop trip and flew for Wednesday of the Month. his wife Stephanie and enjoy a Upcoming anniversary Baltimore, Maryland. Sebas- the first time alone. We heard And perhaps you’ll get to read delicious meal and enjoy more wishes go to my brother and tian is the son of my brother from his mom that he made it this in time to attend their next gift giving. Tracy and Pike sister-in law Mike and Susanna Mike. Sebastian flew to Maine safely to Baltimore and that scheduled meeting which will also were able to visit with sis- Oakes and my aunt and uncle with his grandfather Bromberg the flight attendants loved him. take place on January 2nd, be- ter Linda Varney, her husband James and Janelle Randall. I and spent a couple of days vis- This may mean more trips for ginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Club Tim and son Trevor over the wish both couples many more iting that side of his family. him to Maine. House on the Cooper Road in holidays for more presents and years of wedded bliss! We got him a few days before If you have news to share, a Alexander. Come support great food. Good thoughts this week go Christmas and we had lots group or club meeting, an ac- your Club and local Trails. All There were twelve friends to Betty Rice, Kenneth Poole, and lots of fun. He attended tivity, bragging rights for you are welcome! Think snow! and family members at Christ- Judy Clark, Debbie and Fred church with us, he participated or your family please do not Tracy Seavey had a won- mas Dinner at the home of Sprague, Elwin Daley, Avis in the Sunday School Christ- hesitate to contact me. 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Morledge & Cassie Oakes named Isabelle (Kennedy) ceased,Trim: the4.625” 1850 W x 4.875” census H re- did not findModified them in Date: the 18602-13-2015 1835 2:15 and PM to themProduction were bornManager: J. Adler-Kerekes sent the children for help. ports that Isabelle Phillips, 46, or 1870 census or in all name seven children of record. The Widows By Unique Events Joel Gooch, 45, came run- had Safety:two sons4.625” at W home,x 4.875” H James, index. The dozenPrinted children at: alsoNone family lived onAccount the SouthExecutive: B. Ehninger Three Breakneck women ning followed by his wife Han- 19, Gu andtter: William,None 9; Hannah weren’t found inPrinted their sources.by: Andrew Princeton McCarthy Road in a three-bayClient: Ad Council were thrust abruptly into wid- nah. Here we meet again Reu- Gooch, 34, had five children Can anyone help? Call John at cape now occupied by Keith owhood on August 10,Notes: 1852. None ben Tuttle Fenlason, 38, and livingRun Date: at home,None Albert 1, Hen- 454-7476. Links: ADC_14_228__A005_C012_1030YA_CMYK_Grey.tifand Brenda Prout. (CMYK; 1086 ppi; 27.62%), NHTSA_Logo_K.ai (14.81%), ADCOUNCIL_Blk.eps (8.77%) John Phillips, 60, had been his young wife, Lovina. The Publication:ry 6, Franklin None 8, Augustus 10 John Dudley’s great-great Giles, 39, listed as a laborer cleaning out a well. He had two neighbor men attempted and Orinda 16; and the young grandmother’s sister was on the 1850 census hoped to to save John Phillips but to Fontsbride: Avenir Livonia (95 Black), and Minion her Pro ten (Regular), left by a rare happening for improve his position in the bailed out the water, maybe Italian Plate (Bold) gone down to remove any rub- quote The Calais Advertiser, month old baby of the same an AlexanderInks family, Cyan, Eliza Magenta, world Yellow, by following Black the lore of ble and dropped some burning “The bodies of John S. Phil- name had four step children in (9-14-1814) was a daughter gold in California. The Alex- straw down the well to remove lips, Joel Gooch and Reuben her charge, Ervine 16, Reuben of Nathaniel and Jane (Frost] ander Vitals tells that he died the foul air. After a time he Fenlason of Alexander were 14, Deborah 10, and Hannah, Bayley. She was born in Bai- in 1852 while crossing the went back down the well to taken lifeless from the bottom 6. Three women and twelve leyville and raised at the fam- Isthmus (of Panama). We find clean up the unburned straw. of a well near the dwelling of children to grieve and survive. ily home on the Bailey Road no record of the family after John didn’t climb back out. Mr. Phillips. What happened to these (now Arm Road) where Clay- the 1860 census. three widows is not revealed ton Blake pasturesT:4.625” beef cattle. Calais American Legion

Michael McLean New Year! We are 82% for 454-3435 2019 membership. We hope for continued support to the The Calais American Legion Calais American Legion Sup- staff would like to wish every- port Fund and our legion flag one a happy and a prosperous projects!

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book: Calais T:4.875” American Legion. 207-214-4410 (cell). Please leave message. EVEN WHEN IT’S JUST AROUND THE CORNER. NEVER GIVE UP UNTIL THEY BUCKLE UP.

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paper in October but forgot meal with my family. Southard, Sharon Waycott, to do it, so I am catching up Brian and Karen Marshall Jimmy Kelly and the family with myself. THERE WILL had all three kids home for of Bertha Johnson. Town News BE NO BURIALS IN THE Christmas. Alena, Nathan and Just a reminder that a benefit CEMETERY UNTIL LATE Lara enjoyed being at home spaghetti dinner will be held Baring MAY. Please excuse me for with Mom and Dad over the on Jan. 12 for Rhonda Lyons. not having done this, it simply holiday. More information will be in Sally Doten them. I do hope to improve slipped my mind. Glen Olsson was home from next week’s edition. 454-2625 myself health-wise by being Jim and I celebrated Christ- Arkansas for Christmas and Thought for the week: “En- more active. I hope by spring mas on the 23rd with our the New Year. Eddie and Ev- joy life now; this is not a Happy New Year! My wish and when the ice disappears daughter Beth and family. The elyn had several family mem- rehearsal. “ for you is to have a happy I can walk outside without a Small/Doten/Wunder/French bers dropping by during the Be safe; stay strong; you and healthy year. Are you backache. crew had a great time open- holiday season. are loved. making any resolutions? I’m Baring Cemetery: I should ing gifts and enjoying Kevin’s Sending out prayers, smiles, not because I wouldn’t keep have had this notice in the cooking. It was a delicious and love to Pat Yardley, Edna

Breathe Easier in 2019 Your guide to the five best New Year’s resolutions for lung health

The start of a new year code GUKG at checkout. dangerous is that it’s invisible, vide support and answer lung be saved. Screening isn’t for marks a fresh beginning, and Take the Stairs: Physical odorless and tasteless, and can health questions. everyone, so take the online as Americans prepare to ring in activity is recommended for also build up in homes and Learn Your Lung Cancer quiz and talk to your doctor to 2019, the American Lung As- all Americans, but not every- buildings to dangerous levels Risk: Take this simple, two- see if screening might be right sociation in Maine offers five one has a gym membership, undetected. One in fifteen minute online quiz at Saved- for you. 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Lung.org. attempts to successfully quit cal Fight For Air Climb. This Management strategies and In fact, if everyone eligible was for good. Set yourself up for unique event allows you to techniques to improve your screened, 25,000 lives would success in 2019 with proven climb landmark buildings with health may be available, al- quit smoking methods through friends, family and your com- lowing you to live a full and ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS Freedom From Smoking, and munity with proceeds going to healthy life. Speak to your doc- join the hundreds of thousands support lung health and healthy tor to see if an asthma manage- All Princeton residents are encouraged to of Americans who have quit air. Find an event near you and ment plan or Better Breathers with support from the Lung get started with these simple Clubs might be right for you. attend a Public Hearing Association. Need more mo- training tips. The American Lung Associa- January, 10, 2019 at 6 PM tivation? 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With the Highlands grant manager. upcoming budget decisions. of Maine to build a series of AMC trail addition, each trail Through this contract, AMC's hiking trails in the Katahdin will be one to two miles from trail crew started work in Octo- Hope to see you there! Woods and Waters National the main Loop Road. ber 2018 and will continue work Monument, giving visitors ac- "This is an exciting start to through fall 2019. Trails will be cess to remote areas within the making Katahdin Woods and created for all abilities. AMC monument. Waters more accessible to out- will be constructing a trail to In 2016, President Obama door lovers and travelers ready Lynx Pond that is an Americans Certified Medical designated 87,500 acres as a to explore the new national with Disabilities Act-compliant new national monument, Ka- monument. Outdoor recreation trail, with a viewing platform at Assistant tahdin Woods and Waters, in and the rich natural landscape its terminus. Eastport Healthcare has an immediate Millinocket, Maine, part of The of Millinocket are huge draws For more information on opening for a full-time CMA in our for visitors and the new signs the project, please visit www. Maine Highlands tourism re- Machias Family Practice Office. gion, for outdoor recreation. As and trails will only attract even outdoors.org. of now, development has been limited to the main Loop Road, a 16-mile dirt road that leads $300 Sign-On Bonus to access points and starts of trails to scenic views, meaning EHC offers its Employees a Market Competitive Salary; most of the park is still too wild 100% Employer Paid Health, Dental, Vision Premiums; 8 Holidays; 9 Days Off in First Year.

Sunrise Opportunities is developing and expanding our We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our team! services in Calais and the surrounding areas. The position requires excellent people skills and the ability to work under Please contact us if you would like to become part of a team pressure in a fast-paced medical office environment. Must have proficient that is dedicated to assisting adults with disabilities. computer skills and possess excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. Electronic medical record experience is a plus. We offer a generous benefit package and all training is provided. NEW STARTING WAGES…. Please submit cover letter and resume to: YOUR AD SHOULD Direct Support Professionals / Community Supports Eastport Health Care, Inc. BE HERE! Attn: Roxy Woodworth, H.R. Coordinator Call 454-3561 today! Troy Donovan Frank Beckett Center 30 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 207.454.0001 [email protected] [email protected] Eastport Health Care is an equal opportunity employer & provider PAGE 22 Celebrating 70 Years of Service from Wash. Co. Soil and Water Conservation District

The Washington County Soil Program here reduced pesticide enforcement with one exception and Water Conservation Dis- use by 75 to 80 percent for which is to assist a landowner trict is celebrating 70 years of those producers who chose to to comply with regulations voluntary conservation servic- be in that program. This made and laws at the landowner’s es to the people of Washington them more profitable and better request. Such activities are County. There are over 3,000 managers. Watershed manage- confidential. The district here in districts across the United ment included water testing, Washington County has a very States, dating back to the “ erosion control, arch culvert active education and training Dust Bowl” days. They were installment for fish passage program, including for contrac- organized by local volunteers and many other improvements. tors, high school students in the to provide access to federal and Soil testing of municipal sludge Envirothon Program, and all state agencies for local people. sites, septic sites and agricultur- landowners. In Maine, the 16 soil and water al crop fields have helped many For services, the district can districts are organized under communities and landown- be reached at the office phone Chapter 12 Maine Conserva- ers to better provide for their 255-4659, home phone 255- tion Law. The Maine Depart- families. Community services 8230, email nate.pennell@ ment of Agriculture, Conser- and services to nonprofits are a myfairpoint.net or visiting the vation and Forestry provide high priority. Communities that office at 8 M & M Place, be- some oversight and funding to pay dues to the district receive hind McDonald’s. The district supply some specific services the highest priority along with is collocated with the USDA to Maine producers. Every year people living in the unorga- Natural Resource Conservation the districts provide an annual nized territories. Service(NRCS). All services report back to the department All services are voluntary. are nondiscriminatory. and legislature. Most counties The district is not involved in in Maine provide funding for staff and offices. Districts seek grants for specific projects for which they qualify to assist Ads of Yesteryear local landowners. In Washington County, the district has provided forestry services such as management plans and funding for lots of specific services including wildlife enhancement. The Integrated Pest Management

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FULL TIME Billing Specialist Join a dynamic team of health care professionals bringing quality health care to coastal Washington County and Campobello Island. The Billing Specialist is responsible for reviewing and submitting insurance claims and processing remittances. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and billing software. In addition public relations, organizational Looking for “self starter” and “highly motivated” sales person. and strong communication skills are essential. An educational background and/or work experience in Looking for competent motivated sales person to handle newspaper advertising within Washington business, accounting and/or billing is preferred. County. Full time outside sales with 1 day a week in the office on Friday. Please send a cover letter Must have mobile e-mail and cell and own vehicle. and resume to: Responsibilities include: HealthWays/Regional • Service and expand existing accounts through maintaining good customer relations and Medical Center at Lubec developing ads ideas that meet advertisers’ business needs. 43 South Lubec Road, • Prospect for new accounts including researching advertisers in competing publications Lubec, Maine 04652 and reviewing new businesses in the area. 207-733-1090 • [email protected] • Establish and renew advertising contracts. • Respond to incoming telephone inquiries concerning advertising services. Equal Opportunity Employer • Address customer concerns in a timely and appropriate manner. • Attain and/or surpass sales targets. Qualifications: • College Diploma in business, marketing, experience an asset. • Valid driver’s license. Immediate Opening Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to [email protected] SIGN-ON BONUS! Full-Time R.N. Charge Nurse Shift: 40 Hours/Week. Day Shift SALES REPRESENTATIVE Essential Job Duties: Caring for primary residents in all ADL areas. Requires good customer service skills, flexibility, focus Webber Supply seeks a full-time Sales on creating homelike environment that puts residents rights Representative for its Bangor location and choices first. Direct nursing care to residents, must have servicing Calais, Machias experience in assessing residents, direct supervision of day to and Lincoln area. day activities performed by nursing assistants. Supervisor must Successful applicant will ensure that sales are generated for the Company. Responsible for selling HVAC ensure compliance with current federal and state standards and equipment and plumbing supplies to wholesale customers. Duties also include solving clients needs, and regulations. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and great servicing current accounts. Vocation/Technical Degree or two years sales/HVAC field experience required. customer service. Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude. Compensation includes excellent pay and benefits. Closing date for applications is January 1,2019.1 LTC experience & electronic charting experience preferred. Requirements: Registered Nurse in good standing with the State Send resume to:Matt Wotton of Maine Board of Nursing. Webber Supply, 32 Thatcher Street, Bangor, ME 04401 Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC WOC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, or [email protected]

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Essential Job Duties: Caring for primary residents in all ADL areas. Requires good customer service skills, Essential Job Duties: To assist in serving food, setting up trays, plating up desserts, handling food, washing & handling dishes, put- flexibility, focus on creating homelike environment that puts residents rights and choices first. Candidate ting away freight and making sure the kitchen is stocked and clean will scan and administer medications to residents ensuring they receive the necessary care and services for the next shift. Check food temps make sure units are stocked, to attain the highest practicable, physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being in accordance to the plan maintain food sanitation at all times. of care. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and great customer service required. Willingness to change to promote improvement in care as needed. Ability to interact with residents and co-workers with Requirements: Ability to interact with residents and co-workers a positive “can do attitude”, must be a team player and communicate well with all staff. in a positive manner; is a team player and communicates well with Requirements: C.N.A/M certificate in good standing with the State of Maine Registry all staff. Must be flexible and be able to get along with others. Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC. Marshall Healthcare, LLC, 16 Beal Street, Machias, ME. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387with questions, or [email protected] or [email protected] PAGE 24 DIFW Seeks Nominations for the 2019 Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson Legendary Guide Award Registered Maine Guides with no arrests for commit- cation, safety instructor, search are experienced and passionate ting a crime related to: Human and rescue volunteer, active in outdoorsmen and women and injury, gun laws or major hunt- Fish and Game club(s), guide each year the Department of ing or fishing violations for 20 license examiner, etc. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife years. 3) Volunteer community This award will be presented recognizes a member of the service. Providing education to the recipient at the annual guiding community with the about safety and survival in Maine Professional Guides Wilmot (Wiggie) Robinson the Maine woods. Introducing Association banquet. Legendary Guide Award. and educating youth about the If you know a deserving Criteria for this prestigious importance of the ecosystem Registered Maine Guide, please award is as follows: 1) Must found in the State of Maine. 4) complete the nomination form meet 20 year anniversary as Active on boards or committees and submit it by January 10, a Registered Maine Guide. that enhances and promotes the 2019. Forms can be found on Active guide for 10 years. 2) importance of Maine's outdoor https://www.maine.gov/ifw/ Passes a criminal background resources, ie: youth programs, programs-resources/registered- check. Law abiding citizen scout leader, conservation edu- maine-guides.

Caribou Native Named Dean of University of Maine Cooperative Extension Caribou, Maine native 1997. She is a graduate of are thrilled that Hannah will shops nationwide. Hannah Carter has been the University of Maine at return to her home state to The Institute of Food and named dean of University of Presque Isle. lead the university’s most Agricultural Sciences, where Maine Cooperative Exten- “For more than a decade, extensive community out- Carter is interim director of sion, effective May 1. Dr. Carter has been involved reach enterprise.” the Center for Leadership, Carter is an associate pro- in leadership development In UF’s Institute for Food is a federal-state-county fessor in the Department programming on state and and Agricultural Sciences, partnership dedicated to “de- of Agricultural Education national levels, particularly Carter’s focus has been on veloping knowledge in agri- and Communication at the as it pertains to agriculture creating and delivering Ex- culture, human and natural University of Florida (UF), and Cooperative Extension,” tension leadership develop- resources, the life sciences, which is part of the Institute says Jeffrey Hecker, UMaine ment programs for internal and enhancing and sustain- of Food and Agricultural executive vice president for and external audiences. As a ing the quality of human life Sciences (IFAS). She also academic affairs and pro- tenured faculty member, her by making that information directs UF’s Wedgworth vost. “She also knows UM- undergraduate and graduate accessible,” according to the Leadership Institute for Ag- aine Extension and the dif- teaching in leadership devel- university’s website. riculture and Natural Re- ference it can make — from opment includes a graduate Carter’s research special- sources, and is interim direc- 4-H, the most successful out- course in Extension admin- izations include leadership tor of the UF/IFAS Center of-school youth education istration. programming for adults, mo- for Leadership. program in Maine, to the The Wedgworth Leader- tivations of adult learners, Carter received her Ph.D. integrated pest management ship Institute focuses on and leadership development and master’s degree in agri- program that supports the developing capabilities of in agricultural industries. Association. cultural education and com- state’s agriculture industries. leaders in Florida’s agricul- She has received numer- “I have a passion for people, for agricul- munication, specializing in The fact that, following an ture and natural resources ous awards for research pa- ture and for 4-H, and I am so excited for agricultural leadership and extensive national search, industries. Carter creates pers and presentations, and the opportunity to return home and apply Extension education, from the candidate who rose to leadership development in June she was presented all my experiences for the benefit of the the University of Florida, the top of the applicant pool programming for institute the Outstanding Educator state of Maine. This position is one that I and has been a member of has deep roots in Maine is participants, and conducts Award by the Florida Nurs- aspired to, and I look forward to beginning the UF community since the icing on the cake. We additional leadership work- ery, Growers and Landscape my new position in May,” Carter says.

Red Cross Offers Extra Incentive to Donors During January All who come out to give blood or platelets Jan. 1-31 will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Gift Card by email* as a thank you for helping save lives The American Red Cross is offering a special incentive to increase blood and platelet donations in January, a historically challenging time. All donors who present at Red Cross blood drives in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island will receive a $5 Dunkin’ Gift Card by email *. “January is a time we tend to see a dip in the blood supply,” said Patricia Sablitz, director of donor recruitment, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Donors may not have had time to come in during the holidays, and the threat of severe weather is always looming here in the northeast. This incentive is one way to remind donors the need for blood doesn’t take a winter break.” In order to receive the gift card, all donors must have a valid email on file with the Red Cross at the time of donation. In addi- tion to the emailed gift card, donors who give blood or platelets from Jan. 1-6, 2019 will receive a free long-sleeved T-shirt**. *While supplies last. All items are non-transferable and not re- deemable for cash.

An aerial view of Eastport (Photo courtesy of Leo Kowal)

DECH Birth WE WANT YOUR WILDLIFE PHOTOS! To Michael Francis and Journey Maggiani of Calais, Maine, Please email to a girl Maliya Marie Francis, born on December 26, 2018, weighing 5 lbs., 14 oz., 19 inches long. [email protected]