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In 1980, the University of Southern Maine awarded him the "Distinguished Norman J. Lapointe Service Award." In 1983, The Department of Human Services awarded him a "Certificate of Appreciation" for his achievements in early elementary educa- OLD ORCHARD BEACH --Prof. Nonnan Joseph Lapointe, 71, educator · tion. and dedicated to the appreciation of French culture, died In 1987, he was awarded the "Infant Mental Health Award" by the Depart- Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Vencor Hospital, St. Peters- ment of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, and also received the "20th An- burg, Fla., following a long illness. niversary Appreciation Award" presented to him by the Child and Family Insti- He was born in Chelsea, June 24, 1929, the son of tute. Joseph P. and Jeannette (Marois) Lapointe. During the Korean War, he served as personnel accounting specialist for the He married Jo Anne DeBlois, Aug. 16, 1958, in 1st Army, and was a member of American Legion Post 057 of Old Orchard Winthrop. Longtime residents of Auburn, Mr. and Mrs. Beach. Lapointe, after retirement, moved to Old Orchard Beach Genera!Jy a quiet man, he became most animated when he shared his pas- and Bradenton, Fla., where they resided at Peridia Golf sion, the love of French culture. He served many years as president of Le Cen- and Country Club. tre d'Heritage, which sponsored art exhibits at Bates College, operettas and cui- Noonan graduated from Chelsea No. 1 School and fre· tural exchange programs. quently joked he was first in his class and, after a pause, His civic activities included membership in the Richelieu Club of Lewis- would say he was the only one in his class. After gr~duat- . . , ton/Auburn and the Exchange Club of Lewiston. ing from Cony High School, in Augusta, Prof. Lapomte recetved his bachelor s Professor Lapointe was predeceased by two sisters, Jeannine and Joan La- degree from the University of Maine at Orono, and his ma~ter's d~gree from the pointe; and a stepmother, Marguerite Roderique l..apointe. University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He further.ed h~s stud1es at. Harvru:d He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne; three daughters, Mrs. Mark Cmaylo University, University of Ottawa and Oh1o ~tate Umvers1~y. H~ contmu~d his (Kathy), of Kennebunkport, Mrs. Roger Frisch (Patti), of Wilton, Conn., and studies in the doctoral residency in counsehng at the Uruverstty of Mmne at Mrs. Louis Murrer (Lise), of Williamsburg, Va.; three grandchildren, Michele Orono. Cmaylo, Jessica Cmaylo and Jessica Frisch; two brothers, Romeo and Kenneth, . Professor Lapointe started teaching at Searsport High School, and later be- of Chelsea; and a sister, Mrs. Clyde Hodgins (Jacqueline), of Greene. came the guidance director for the city of Lewiston. In 1967, he became the pro- A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at St. gram director for Upward Bound at the Uni~ersity of S~uthem.Maine, mt~ devel- Francis Xavier Church, Winthrop, with Rev. Sylvio Levesque, celebrant oped and became the first director of the Child and Famdy Institute the~e m 1970. The family wishes donations in Prof. Lapointe's memory, be sent to St. Do- A quietly passionate man with a good sense of humor, Prof. Lapomte found minic Regional High School Building Fund, 179 Blake St., Lewiston 04240. something he loved and dove into it. He profoundly believed in education and Arrangements were made by Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., felt it was important to offer opportunities to all. Winthrop 04364. He became a leader in the movement of early childhood development and education. He was co-chairman for the 1981 conference for the Maine Associa tion for the Education of Young Children, chairperson for the 1982 New Eng land Association of Trainers, and a member of the Day Care Director's Associ ation, the Maine Child Care Task Force, and the Association for Teacher Edu cation of Maine. On the national level, Prof. Lapointe was involved with the As sociation for Young Children with Special Needs, National Association for the Education of Young Children, and Day Care and Child Development Council of America. In later years, he became involved with the Advocates for Develop mentally Disabled. Jean Renoir's ·classic film, stitute. She and her pimp vic "La Chienne," an irortic comedy timize Maurice and degrade him of survival, wiU be shown at 2 ·until he liberates himself, first m. Sunqay, March 13, at the tbrough love, then violence, and . Theater in Lewiston as finally through the detached in- '· of "Festival de Film Fran- sight Renoir observes in :t cais."- · J -II, 7'1 characters who have the~ . The Jilm, originally planned courage to survive. · : for a March 6 showing, had to be "La Chienne" is the con- - postponed because of a schedule eluding film in' the Festival conflict ·sponsors of "Festival series for 1976-77, but LPL Plus de Film. Francais" are Le Cen- and API' Plus will present two tre d' Heritage Franco- more French films in its regular· American and LPL Plus APL. film series: Claude Lelouch's Admission is free of charge. "And Now My Love" on March "La Chienne," Renoir's first 27 and Claude Chabrol's "La talking picture, was made in · Femme Infidele" on April 17. 1931 but was not released in the Both will be shown at the Em United States until 1975 when it pire Theater. was the most honored film at the ------~....,.,..,.,.. ,, ...... , ..,...,"""" '""'" New York Film Festival. Renoir tells "another story about He, She and the Other Guy" with his characteristic light touch and ironic view toward ordinary peo ple and events. lE Michael Simon is outstanding as Maurice Legrand, a book keeper and Sunday painter who becomes involved with a pro-
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SOUS LA DIRECTION DE . A ; M. ALEXIS COTE, directeur de ml}sique, et organiste a Ia Cathedrale de Portland Mile Lucienne Bedard, accompagnatrice
DIMANCHE, LE 6 MARS, 1977 7 HEURES RAMADA INN LEWISTON, MAINE CABARET QUEBECOIS - Some 550 pe~sons !3-ttended Sunday ·~.night, the second annual Cabaret QuebecOis wh1~h took place at the Ramada Inn. The picture shows only a portiOn. o~ the large Cabaret Quebecois Draw number of participants. This French songfest ;vas ?ngmated last year under the auspices .of Le.. centre d Hentage Franco Large, Receptive Crowd Americain.
- • . . ' • . ; '· . ;, j· " ' the presentation, guaranteeing a II pleasant _listening experienc~ Directs Plans For Rancourts 'Concert and an enJoyable and fun time· Mrs. Maurice Leclair with an I A typical show may_ range f~ort., assist from Mrs. Bert Cote )light opera to tradJtwnal smg chairman of the concert to be / along songs. . presented by Rene and Marie Rene Rancourt, a native o; Rancourt on April third at 7: 'I· Lewiston, is well re~embere\. o'clock at Lewiston Junior j for his involvement m plays.. School Auditorium. . musicals v,nd operas m the Twu Commenting on the program 1 Cities prior to his attending col selections to be heard Mrs. 1 lege in Boston.. . .• ncourtConcert Hostesses Leclair emphasized their i Mrs. .Jean!!e' . LeClair 1: ··~~~ . Four Lewiston women are ser- J Hostesses. _are . Miss Ber variety. Operatic solos and 1j· chairperson for tne concert an1 ""' vmg as host~sses for the concert nadette Morm, Mrs. Omer duets will include arias from she is bemg assisted by Mrs .. ·.· starring Lewiston native Ren~ Cloutier, Mrs. H. Irenee Mar- Manon Le Rene Traviata and ' Bert Cote and Mrs. JoAnne L
: Re"" and Macla Rancourt Will edy numbers as welf as 1, be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sun nostalgic pieces in the style of ! day, April 3, at Lewiston Junior Jeannette MacDonald and 1 High School. Nelson Eddy. 1 A' native of Lewiston and a A typical show can range from 1 graduate of Lewiston High light opera to traditional sing I School, Rene Rancourt is a alongs. ·· well-known professional singer. Rene is presently the official i. He launched his career under National Anthem singer for the the guardianship of Alexis J. Boston Bruins and Boston Red f Cote Sr., and Miss Eleanor Me Sox. Last year he san9 for all the l Cure of Lewiston High School. World Series games. i Among the other musical con " Rene and Maria Rancourt in ! tributions to the community he Concert" is reported to be an ! is remembered by many for his evening · of entertainment and } appearance in "Show Boat," a also an opportunity for the com .Lewiston, Auburn Community munity to renew. acquaintance I Little Theater production which with Rene and to meet his wife. , 1 was directed by Ruby Dodge The homecoming concert is a and Connie Cote. At the time he community · event and Raoul was 17 years old and reportedly Pinette, president of Le Centre, captivated the audience. reported that everyone is invited He pursued his musical career to attend as guests of Le Centre in Boston where he was awarded d'Heritage Franco Americain. a B.S. degree from Boston The concert is supported by a University and a master's from grant from the Maine State the Boston Conservatory. While Commission on the Arts and . at the conservatory he audi Humanities tioned for · the Metropolitan
i' g I Bo~i-gOu t ·sCulptUre E~hibit Ii 'I ~ T !.Attracts Crowd at Bates ~ Ca1 The exhibit of wood sculpture Country Doctor." "Women of ~ Ma 'and I, by Jean Julien Bqurgault drew a the Forest" and· "Head of .a m~ . large and enthusiastic crowd#/girl..,'' in butternut: and "The h \ Sunday afternoon to the Tre~hiee Sisters,'' in pine. · ~, Gallery at Bates College. ~he entire project was under i One of the 14 pieces which atj1the technical direction of Miss · ~!,, tracted particular commei_lt was Synnove Haughom, .cura.to. r ot H \ "Bov Fisherman," done m red the Treat Gallerv. The exhibi" ;:t cedar in 1910 with graphic tion is co-sponsored by the ~ l detail. "Servule Dumas" was Franco-American Heritage . A \ another favorite, as was "The Center and Bates. ~ . "'/.,// ( " Old Painter." done in pine. Miss Bernadette Morin served \ Among sculptures on display as. chairperson for the reception ~ ~.~~ were a nude done in sumac: held in connection with the i: the Pian· Exhibition of s 4·' ! "Ballet Dancer," and "Mother event. of which Prof. and . Sun : and Child," in walnut: "- Norman J. Lapointe ~ Ma~ Josephine" and "Blacksmith gen!'ral chairpersons .. ~ Sail Bourgault Sculpture : ·Shop," in cedar: "Le The exhibit will remain , will he was commissioned to do a F / , Separatise," in red cedar: "-·. Bates through May 8. I tob Raoul Pinette, president of le statue of Jacques Cartier by the./ 1 3 to Centre d'Heritage Franco I J l { 1 1 _I ! / / _l' 1 ~~~....-o;~·._.,.,_,_ .. ~·";"·~-zr·"~'""'\/~~':"!~:.:._._. French government. ,.,. ~ K Americain, has announced that scu He has had expositions at the -· I Prof. and Mrs. Norman J. La 1 cm pointe will serve as chairper Louvre in Paris, as well as in __ .. Canadian Artist Arrives· ; Bou sons for the Jean Julien Berlin and New York, and his Bourgault sculpture exhibit work may be found in the ~ which will take place at Bates private collections of former To Set Up Bates Exhibit College's Treat Gallery from French Presidents Vincent Americain. the Maine State April 24 through May!!. Auria! and Charles de Gaulle as Preparations have been com pleted for the exhibit of wood Commission on the Arts and The exhibit is under the well as Queen Elizabeth II. Humanities and the Quebec technical direction of Miss Syn Princess Margaret and Lord sculpture by Jean Julien nove Haughom, gallery curator, Bourgault of Quebec at the government. . · Beaverbrook of England, and Bourgault arrived in Lewiston and will feature wood sculpture Vincent Massey, minister of Treat Gallery, Bates College, by Bourgault of St. Jean Port commerce of Belgium. One also under the auspices of Bates , le late Thursday afternoon and will ""' spend Friday setting up his ex- 'fl' Joli, Quebec, who has can be seen in the library of the Centre d' Heritage Franco- established himself as one of the Centre d'Heritage Franco- hi bit at the Bates Gallery' which ¢Jf . ;..,""""""~-- ·--:-=;;-1"7\ open Sunday, April 24, and . 111'. . most renowned clay, granite Americain. · will and wood sculptors in the ··' j.~"' / ,/ ~ remain through May 8. · The exhibit is supported by the A master of French-Canadian· fl' western world. The artist is recognized as the Maine State Commission on the . folklore and art, he is. fond of f master of French-Canadian Arts and Humanities, the ; carving natural subjects--a mis- I Quebec government, Bates Col sionary priest, a. farmer,· a folklore sculpture through the \ medium of wood. This past year lege and the heritage center. fisherman, an appealing child, 1· · farm animals--and making them ' true to life. His works may be ·found in private collections throughout the world. Invited guests will have an op portunity to meet and chat with Bourgault at the exhibit and dur ing the reception being held in conjunction with it. .. Miss Bernadette Morin is chairperson of the hostess com- .. ~. mittee and will be assisted by f hostesses who are active in pro jects of the Heritage Centre: l !f;J, .. ' I •.. J!~;;sli!~~ !.· j THREE SISTERS is the title o1 this sculpture•~·J~n.Juli~ <.• . I. ·~ Canadian's show to be held at Treat Gallery, Bates College, beginning Sunday, April24, through ~ May 8. The Quebec sculptor will be present for the public reception on the opening day. between three ~ l!.nd five o'clock. ~1 1j· Public Receptirm for S:ulptor ~ BOurgault at Treat Gallery and a Membre de Merit Nationaf. · granite, and marble. Among ~ An exhibition of wood Francais. 1sculpture by Jean-Julien Bourgault's works are the 1964 The public is cordially invited l Bourgault will be on display at cartouche of the Lane Hall' to attend the Sunday afternoon l the Treat Gallery, Bates College pediment and the Fighting opening and to visit the J Sunday, April 24, to Sunday, Black Bear at the University of Bourgault exhibition during ·j May 8. Bourgault, a native of Maine, Orono. gallery hours: Monday-Friday 1 1 Saint-Jean Port-Joli, Quebec, Bourgault's work has been to 4:30 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m.; and exhibited in· Montreal, Toronto, .! will attend the opening reception Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. The Treat 1 to be held Sunday, Apri124, from Moscow, Berlin, Home, and New Gallery exhibition is sponsored York, and is in many private 1 3to5p.m. by Le Centre d'Heritage Franco ; Knowp primarily for his wood collections in Europe and the American de J'etat du Maine and i. j sculpture in the French United States. He is the the Maine State Commission on: , Canadian folk tradition, recipient of l'Ordre du Canada the Arts and Humanities. [ Bourgault also works in bronze, ... -··- \•\\\.1\\\\\\\\\
Le Centre d'Heritage vous invite Dimanche, , le . 24 avril , 1977 de 3'00· a' 5·00· 11eures P.M. a· 1a Gallerie Treat du College Bates a 1 occasiO~ de 1 ~uverture d'une exposition qui aura lieu du 24 avril au 8 mai 1977 de pieces dart scu1ptees de bois par !'artiste de renommee internationa1e Jean Julien Bourgault
You are cordially invited o en'nSunday, April. . 24, . . 1977 fr om 3 t o 5 p . M.. to the Treat Gallery of Bates College for the p I g of an exlubitJon of wood. scu1ptt~res \Vl1ich will take place from April 24, to May 8. 1977 by the mternatiOnally recognized artist Jean Julien Bourgault
G~llery hours: Monday t~ Friday, 1-4:30 & 7-8 P.M., Sunday 2-5 P.M. Left to the right in the picture are Mrs. H. I. Marcotte, Mrs. Ray mond Dutil, Mrs. Wilfrid A. Cloutier, Miss Bernadette Morin, · chairman of hospitality, Mrs. Bert Cote and Mrs. Orner Cloutier. JEAN- JULIEN BOURGAULT TREAT GALLERY BATES COLLEGE LEWISTON, ME 24 AVRIL 8 MAl . -· 1977 SCULPTOR HONORED AT RECEPTION - Jean Julien - Pictured above, from left to right are, Bourgault; Mrs. Bert Bourgault, far left, reknowned sculptor, was honored at a Cote, arts coordinator; Miss Synnove Houghom, curator of the reception Sunday at the home of Miss Bernadette Morin. Treat Gallery; and Raoul Pinnette, president. 1977 LL6L l'v'lAJ 8 lll::l/\'v' vG 3lAJ 'N01SIM3l 383ll08 831'v'8 Al:l3llV8 1 'v'3!:;11 11nv~~noa N31lnr-NV3r Y ou are cordially invited to the opening of the exhibition . -"''·'''•'1"1··,.- , , ·'"TJI on Sunday, 24April1977 &,,,, .·· r~ from 3-5 p. m. .. '''}'"''~'".. Galleryhours: Monday-Friday1-4:30; 7-8p.m. Sunday2-5p.m. i/ili;.,,,.,,.".· . <':'4! ~'''')'•·;:~ ...:...:,, .. ;:.) : .....;.,.' .. ~. -A,"''' ,; Al ~,.,,,l''''"'" ~·~;l Treat Gallery ;,,;:: Bates College Non-prof~t O·r~·~· · 6.,.,1. ·'. "~o/ U.S. POSTAGE Lewis ton, Maine 04240 PA ID 111/if;i•'·''·· ,;::.'4 Lewiston, Me . ..., '"''J'' .,,,,, Permit No. 194 •.... ,,·, •. "';; _____j ,...,;l~·~~ e".;],,,.~: •. ;;,(''~~ &,, .. ;\Ç')\ .,;;:.. ''''')''· ,,,,,~ &,,,,., .:':';)! ~~]··; e.. ,].·.· ....~ 'l/li!,.,,,,l,,.,,_&:,,,,' ill.'l ·~:·.;l'''~ @""1''"- A,.,,;: #/,'1 ~;.;;],'' ·· ·'··;<;·~ ,' ~~~ ~...... ,. _ _.~ -" '- Jean-Julien Bourgault est un artiste de Saint-Jean Port-Joli, Québec, qui s'est établi comme un des sculpteurs de bois le plus renommé des pays de l'Ouest. Il est un mattre de sculpture folk lorique Canadienne Française. Ses oeuvres ont été exposées au Louvre, à Montreal, à Toronto, à Moscow, à Berlin, à Rome et à New York. D'autres de ses objets d'art se trouvent dans les collections privées des anciens présidents de France, M. Vincent Auriol et le Général de Gaulle; aussi bien dans celles de la Reine M8l Elizabeth Il, la Princesse Margaret et le Seigneur Beaverbrook de ;)rea l'Angleterre; l'honorable Vincent Massey, ministre du Commerce 88Jl de la Belgique, et Fiorello LaGuardia, l'ancien maire de la ville de New York. Bourgault a la sensitivité d'harmoniser la connaissance des écoles Européennes à une force fraîche de l'Amérique du Nord. Il a reçu l'Ordre du Canada et il est Membre de Merit National Français. Jean-Julien Bou rgault (born 191 O) is a resident of Saint-Jean Port Joli, Province of Québec, where he is known mainly for his wood sculpture. He also works in granite and bronze. Much of his wood sculpture is in the French Canadian folk tradition. ln 1958 Bourgault succeeded his brother André as director of the Saint-Jean Port-Joli School of Sculpture. The school is operated by craftsmen who live in the village and is supported by the Province of Québec. American students are eligible for scholarships. Bourgault has exhibited in the Louvre, in Montreal, Toronto, Moscow, Berlin, Rome and New York. His work is in the private collections of Vincent Auriol, Charles de Gaulle, Queen Elizabeth Il, Princess Margaret, Lord Beaverbrook, Vincent Massey and Fiorello LaGuardia. Bourgault has received l'Ordre du Canada and is a Membre de Merit National Français. Sponsors of the exhibition: Le Centre d'Héritage Franco-Américain de l'etat du Maine Maine State Commission on the Arts and Humanities 1977 Treat Gallery, Bates College SPECTACLE MOLIERE' Au début du spectacle, Molière mourant est dans sa chambre assisté d'une religieuse, de sa servante La Forest, et de Baron son disciple. Molière demandera à plusieurs Extraits reprises d'aller chercher sa femme Armande et un pr~tre. Quand ceux-ci arriveront il sera trop tard: "Molière est Ecole des Femmes Acte Il, s.5 mort." Le Misanthrope Acte IV, s.3 Dom Juan Acte Il, s.2&5 Pendant son agonie, Molière se souviendra de ses L'Avare Acte IV, s.7 grands moments de théatre, mélangeant dans le délire de la fièvre le passé et le présent. Entracte Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme Acte Il, s.4 Le Tartuffe Acte IV, s.4-7 Scapin Acte Ill, s.2 Acte 1, s.5 •••••••••••••••••••• Le Malade 1maginaire •••••••••••••••••••• CENTRE D'HÉRITAGE FRANCO-AMÉRICAIN AVEC OFFICIERS Mich.èle Berge Nicolas Guy Président - M. Raoul Pinette Annie Poignant Vice Président - M. Norman Lapointe Elaine Uzan Trésorier - M. Gérard Lajoie Bernard Uzan Sécrétaire - Mme. Doris Bonneau Curatrice - Mme. Joanne Lapointe Musique de Lulli, Rameau, Charpentier, Bach et Mozart Textes de liaisons et mise en scène: Bernard Uzan •••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••• COMITÉS Organisatrice - Mme. Conrad Doucette Grand Merci au Bates College Billet - M. Donat B. Boisvert pour leur chaleureux accueil. Publicité - Mme. Joanne Lapointe