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VOL. 183, NO. 50 DECEMBER 13, 2018 © 2018 The Calais Advertiser Inc. $1.50 (tax included) SCRTC Teams up with WQDY to CHS Donates to Stream Basketball Games Online Wreaths for Hope By Lura Jackson games and other events through biggest drawback was its lack of the Calais School System’s web- an audio feature. “There was a lot In a basketball community, few site began mid-season last year, of interest in it.” One of the games things help to chase the winter recalls student Shane DelMonaco, – the Pink game, held in support doldrums away like watching or who has been taking point on the of breast cancer awareness – had playing a good rousing ballgame. initiative. To accomplish the task, 500 simultaneous viewers at its Not everyone is able to make it to they used a barebones setup, uti- high point. the games, however, leaving them lizing a freeware app, an iPad, and The success of their attempt to bereft of the sensation of support- a mount built by Mr. Townsend in stream the games helped DelMo- ing their hometown alongside the the maintenance department. naco and his fellow classmates, community. A viable solution “[Shane] very creatively including Kale Sapiel, realize that has come forward thanks to the cobbled together a professional they had something on their hands students of St. Croix Regional system out of stuff he was able that was more than just a fun Technical Center [SCRTC] and to find,” said Jon Bragdon, Del- class project. Working together WQDY. When the first basketball Monaco’s computer technology with Mr. Bragdon, the students game takes place between Cal- instructor at SCRTC. “It was moved forward with a plan to ais and Woodland on Saturday, perfectly good equipment, but write a grant and obtain funding December 15th, the match will none of it was intended to be a to expand the school’s streaming be streaming through all-new streaming TV station.” potential. Presenting Mike Ellis of Wreaths for Hope with money raised equipment online – complete with “It was pretty successful for the from the selling of 30 wreaths is Calais High School Student Body WQDY’s live audio broadcast. most part,” DelMonaco said of (continued on page 11) President Dylan Carrier during Mingo’s Family Weekend. Ellis, The efforts to stream basketball the attempt, noting that the setup’s the Office Manager for Wreaths for Hope, is also the incoming City Manager of Calais. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) Calais Announces City Manager, Library Director By Lura Jackson the Calais Free Library – were also lent his management skills ter’s twenty years of service in direction that the city is moving formally appointed at a special to Wreaths for Hope. On Mon- city administration to the people in. “I appreciate the trust that Two familiar faces will be meeting of the City Council on day, December 10th, Ellis had of Calais is planned at St. Croix the council has put in me, and I fulfilling new roles for the City Thursday, December 6th. his first day in the City Building No. 1 Firehouse from 11 a.m. to plan on working hard each day of Calais in the coming year. Calais native Mike Ellis is best to learn the ropes before the of- 3 p.m. All are invited to attend. to deserve that trust.” Ellis em- Mike Ellis – who will be serv- known locally as the resident ficial retirement of current City Incoming City Manager Ellis phasized that he will be aiming ing as Calais’s City Manager professional golfer and manager Manager Jim Porter on Friday, shares that he is “very excited” to follow Porter’s example. – and Joyce Garland – stepping of St. Croix Country Club in December 21st. On that day, a to be taking on the position and fully into the role of Director at Calais. During the winter, he’s public celebration honoring Por- that he’s been happy with the (continued on page 2)

Lioness Christmas Parade County Committee Approves Budget With Three Deputies, Cuts to Governmental Third Parties

By Sarah Craighead three county commissioners “Understanding, obviously Dedmon for their approval. we give great deference to the The county budget process budget committee because as The final meeting of the began in October and although we have said over the years, Washington County Budget this meeting ended one hour you guys own the business,” Committee took place in Ma- ahead of schedule, the overall he said, “but one of the things chias on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and process extended weeks be- we would be wary of if you the 10-member committee spent yond its normal timeline due will, is the matter of the pay two hours in negotiations. Led to the controversial question of adjustments.” by committee chairman Lewis adding three deputies through Gardner said the commis- Pinkham of Milbridge, the increased taxation. The com- sioners hold responsibility for committee ultimately passed missioners initially proposed the pay adjustments and that a budget that includes a near- a 6 percent budget increase, he felt duty-bound to inform zero increase of .1306 percent, which they then reduced to a the committee of their position Thomas Constant got to meet Santa on the stage at the Triangle but still includes the addition 1.75 percent increase. Prior in advance of the committee’s Park after Friday's Lioness Christmas parade. (Photo by Kaileigh of three sheriff’s deputies. The to last week’s meeting, the discussion on the matter. Deacon) See more photos in full color on pages 14 and 15. budget will now return to the committee requested numbers Pinkham led the board for several additional budget through votes on each of five scenarios. budget scenarios requested At the meeting’s opening, by the committee at their last county commissioner chairman meeting. The first motion was Polar Express at CES...... 3 Chris Gardner signaled that the made by Harry Fish who sug- We meet/beat ANY competitor’s ad price! commissioners might push the gested the committee work Coastal Glass Raises Funds for Veterans...... 5 budget back if the committee through option D, which would Calais School Committee New Member...... 6 altered the board’s recommen- have created a one percent dations on pay increases for budget increase with three Annual Stuff the Bus Event...... 9 four salaried employees. At a deputies and fully-funded sal- Mingo’s Family Fun Weekend...... 11 prior meeting, the committee ary increases. The motion had asked to see a budget sce- failed 5-5. Check out prattcars.com Celtic Group Coig Donates to Food Pantry...... 26 nario with those raises reduced (continued on page 17) US Route 1, Calais • 207-454-0600 by half or more. PAGE 2

Calais Announces City Manager, Library Director (continued from page 1) “Jim has done a great job. I plied for the job. City administration and Council think he’s been a very effective Garland shares that she is members” in her new role. City Manager. He’s got a good looking forward to the duties Garland is taking the library’s relationship with the council and she’ll be taking on as director. helm at a time when it is under- they seem to get along really “Myself, along with the great going renovation to add a “much well. My goal at the start is to staff, have plans to concentrate needed” bathroom in the chil- kind of keep things going here on programming in both the dren’s area, a development that on the right track.” adult and the children’s sec- Garland and her staff are “very At the Calais Free Library, tions,” she commented. “As the excited about.” The renovation Joyce Baxter Garland has been newly hired director, my primary was funded in part by donations confirmed as the Library Direc- focus for a while will be adding from the Friends of the Calais tor. Garland began her work to the library literature in fiction Free Library. “Thank you to this with the library in December of and nonfiction, and replacing the generous group of people and to 2013 as the Children’s Librarian. public computers with updated all who have purchased items Since then, she has filled the role versions.” Garland adds that from the book sale,” Garland of director as needed. When the she aims “to work closely with expressed. position became vacant, she ap- the trustees and also with the

Calais Mayor Billy Howard shakes the hand of incoming City Man- ager Mike Ellis. (Photo courtesy of City of Calais Administration) MDEA Drug Arrests MDEA agents with the Downeast District Task Force, assisted by State Police, seized heroin and crack cocaine following a traffic stop in Newport. Three persons were arrested. The vehicle was stopped along Interstate 95 in Newport based upon information gathered by MDEA during a drug investigation. The street value of the seized drugs was $3,000 and the trio was taken to the Penobscot County Jail. The drugs were headed for Washington County. The arrests took place Saturday. Arrested are David Jones, 26, of Bronx, New York. Class A, Aggravated Trafficking in Heroin and Class C, Violation of Conditions of Release. Mr. Jones was on pre-conviction bail as a result of a 08/03/2018 arrest in Machiasport for Class B, Unlawful Trafficking in Cocaine. Jones is be- ing held without bail. Chuckie Langley, 32, of New York, New York. Class A, Aggravated Trafficking in Heroin and Class B, Unlawful Possession of Cocaine Base. Mr. Langley is on parole from New York after serving 8 years for attempted murder. Langley is being held without bail. Holly Inman, 41, of Machias. Class A, Aggravated Trafficking in Heroin. Ms. Inman was also charged by the state police with Operating After Suspension. Her bail was set at $35,000 cash.

Pratt Raises Funds for Labor of Love

Calais City Manager Jim Porter welcomes Joyce Garland as the new Library Director for Calais Free Library. (Photo courtesy of City of Calais Administration)

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330 North St., Calais • 207-454-2255 Mon. to Fri.• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presenting Patti Loring of the Labor of Love food pantry in Eastport with a check for $4,070 is Ian Pratt of Pratt dealership in Calais. The funds were raised over the course of November and matched by Pratt for the total amount. A similar fundraiser is currently ongoing at Pratt to raise funds for the Calais and Baileyville food pantries. All donations are welcome. (Submitted photo)

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Reese Ellsmore got to meet Elsa, Anna, and Olaf at CES's Frozen Adventure on Fri- Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without Christmas cookies. Sohpia Rogers, day Night. Abbie Hallowell, and Halle Demmons got to decorate some cookies in the Polar Express Hallway at CES's Polar Express night on Friday. By Kaileigh Deacon get the chance to work on crafts the chance for kids to meet from making reindeer antlers and have their picture taken Thursday night the halls of and lanterns to decorating with Santa and Elsa, Anna and Calais Elementary School were cookies and cupcakes. Each Olaf. It was a fun evening for transformed from the standard hallway features its own mode all to enjoy. school hallways to adventure of transportation, a beautifully After the hallway fun kids rides straight from the Polar decorated white sleigh for the and their families could go Express and Frozen. The event Frozen Adventure and a hand- into the cafeteria and have has become an annual Decem- painted train for the Polar some hot chocolate while they ber tradition at the elementary Express Hall. Both rides got a wrote letters to Santa or made school and part of many fami- bit of a facelift this year from Christmas Cards to send to lies’ holiday traditions. teacher Dorothy Underwood troops overseas. Each year the The event features two who freshened their paint. Stu- event changes and gets bigger. themed adventures that take dents provided the “muscle” for It will be exciting to see what kids through activities designed each vehicle. next year holds. around the book or movie. They Each adventure ended with

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Contact Beth at 454-3561 today! PAGE 4 From the Editor: Braving the cold to share cheer

Winter can be a challenging time of year for a variety of reasons – not the least of which is the isolation imposed by its bone-chilling tempera- tures, few hours of daylight, and treacherous snow and ice. After centuries of practice, Down East Mainers are accustomed to winter, however, and a time-honored response of coordinating and organizing an abundance of activities helps immensely in keeping spirits high. This past weekend’s flurry of events, and the large number of community members that par- ticipated, emphasize the value of such efforts. It takes dedication to the concept of brightening the day of others to participate in a parade when the temperatures drop so much that fingers can barely move and glasses are universally fogged. Even when musi- cal instruments have frozen to the point that they can barely emit noise, the mere presence of those attempting to play them is a heartwarming sight. Seeing the large number of people downtown after the parade was truly a novel experience for winter in Maine. I was very glad to learn that area businesses enjoyed a boost to their sales and commend the CDRC and the Lionesses for their work in pulling off a great combination of events. The following day, Saturday, saw multiple private and public Christmas parties, including the St. Croix No. 1 Firehouse, Hospital Auxiliary, and St. Croix Historical Society, meaning those with a mind to could go from one party to the next to absorb their fill of cheer. Within a few short weeks, our days will be growing longer once again – but, until that point, the St. Croix Valley has proven that it can produce its own source of light.

An open letter to the Wash. amount requested. This is the programs to our area youth that teers work tirelessly to be in our Co. Commissioners: I am writ- same budget amount that WCE essentially prevents drug abuse, schools and provide programing Publisher ing on behalf of the Washington has had for several years and had criminal activity, and provides on vacations and in the summer. The Calais Advertiser Inc. County Extension. I am currently no increase. It is my opinion that our youth with educational op- We as a committee are in hopes Editor the President for this organization this is a very drastic cut without portunities that are safe and sup- that we can meet to discuss the LURA JACKSON and was very shocked, as was our any explanation. port families. thought process behind these [email protected] executive committee, to learn of This redirecting, or cutting of As you know, the WCE budget drastic cuts in hopes of rethinking our 50 percent budget cut. What funds, from this program takes supports 4-H programs in the this decision. Graphic Designer is further disappointing to learn is away from our youth in Wash- county and programs that sup- Katherine Reese CHERYL STABINSKI that this was done with no notice ington County. It is the wish port local agriculture, local small Washington County [email protected] to the WCE and no request for of the executive committee to businesses, and has done so for Extension Executive Advertising the WCE to explain the budget continue developing and running many years. The staff and volun- Committee President BETH MCCRAY [email protected] Reception The value of UMaine Extension in Washington County KATHY DEVINE Since 1914, Cooperative Ex- adequate county support, UM- through 4-H program in com- Services, and Recipe to Market Reporters tension throughout the United aine cannot maintain employees munities, schools and homes. program (Monica’s Chocolates KAILEIGH DEACON States has depended upon sup- in the county. Does it make sense to cut a in Lubec as an example), and port from federal, state and local For every dollar county tax- program that’s been shown to support for an ecotourism Sports Reporter county governments. payers provide, UMaine invests prevent drug abuse and incar- industry JOHN ROGERS Per the County Extension approximately $20 in Wash- cerations? Food, nutrition and hunger Act, County government is ington County (2018: $40,000 Economic development programs including Harvest Proofreader responsible for the salaries of County/$791,227 UMaine). through support of the blue- for Hunger, Master Gardener NADA WILLIAMS-WHITE clerks, provision of office space, The majority of county fund- berry industry (including Blue- Volunteers, food budgeting and supplies, equipment, postage, ing (78%) is used to pay rent to berry Hill research station in cooking for those with reduced Office Cat telephone, a contribution toward county government and to sup- Jonesboro), seafood industry incomes and Dining with Dia- GOOD TOM GEORGE (“TOM”) the salaries of county educators port an administrative assistant/ (University of Maine Marine betes Down East programs and such other expenses as nec- receptionist position. Extension Team), other agri- Senior Companion Program Hours: Monday to Friday essary to maintain an effective A loss in county support will culture/horticulture support, that helps senior citizens re- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. county extension program. result in loss of UMaine invest- and business management main in their homes. In exchange for county sup- ment in the county. workshops such as Starting Published weekly in Calais, Maine port, UMaine provides faculty Making a difference Your Business: Planning for Printed in Canada and staff in the county. Without Positive youth development Success, Pricing Products and Phone: (207) 454-3561 • (207) 454-0484 Toll Free: 1-844-268-6356 Fax: (207) 454-3458 http://www.thecalaisadvertiser.com/ Calais and Community A column of varied community interest, people, whimsical topics, destinations, ideas, & maple syrup. E-mail ads to: beth@ thecalaisadvertiser.com Submitted by K. Smith – wide. 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You may contact her at calais- for any errors that occur in advertisements. been collecting dust at home but When an error occurs, we will upon request tion sites include The Salvation I want to “thank” all those that [email protected] - Life is too publish that part of the advertisement in can enrich the lives of others of Army, Goodwill, thrift shops have emailed, stopped me in short to blend in. K.S. which the error occurs, if the error affects all ages, both locally and world- and used and antique bookstores passing and relayed interest in the value of the advertisement. PAGE 5 Coastal Glass Raises Funds for Veterans with Fairy House Raffle By Lura Jackson to shells, driftwood, pinecones, including raising money for flags and more, she begins to assemble appropriate to different branches Many small businesses in her findings into a house. They of military service, raising funds rural Maine are comprised of come together bit by bit, forming to purchase backpacks and sup- families, with parents and their unique homes every time in an plies for children and several an- children taking various posi- enjoyable process of unfolding. nual events. On the last Monday tions to help keep the business “It’s like putting together puzzle of every month (with the excep- efficient and afloat. Such is the pieces no one has ever built,” tion of December), a Veterans case at Coastal Glass, where the Bonnie said. Meet and Greet is organized at Stewart family works together to Supporting veterans the Schooner by the American operate the day-to-day business Bonnie’s son, Daniel, part- Legion – an event that Daniel of the store. Mother Bonnie has nered up with Dad Todd to open said “does help” with keeping lent her creative expertise to the Coastal Glass in its new location the camaraderie going. business repeatedly – and when on North Street in 2017. He was The winner of the raffle the opportunity came along to motivated to do so after complet- Once the raffle for a fairy contribute her art to promote ing two tours in the Air Force house to support the veterans the business and support an and realizing that continuing his was announced, support began important local cause, she took family’s established tradition of to come in. One of the biggest it without hesitation. glasswork was a viable path. contributors was Linda Rundin, a Among Bonnie’s many artistic After opening the new loca- fan of Stewart’s fairy houses and talents is the focus and abil- tion, Daniel and his family knew a supporter of veterans’ causes. ity to create one-of-a-kind fairy they wanted to support local Tickets were sold throughout the houses. The miniature houses are veterans. They chose the Calais summer, generating more than made only with items found in American Legion, headed by $200 in donations to the Calais Ecstatic to be the recipient of a fairy house by Bonnie Stewart nature, Bonnie explains. She col- Commander Mike McLean. “We American Legion. (right) is Linda Rundin (left). Proceeds from the raffle, which was lects them as she walks through wanted to support Mike because When the day came to draw coordinated by the Stewart family of Coastal Glass, went to the the local woods and along the ever since I’ve been back to the the raffle, Rundin’s name was Calais American Legion. (Photo by Lura Jackson) coastal shores in quiet observa- area, I’ve seen how much effort picked. Completely thrilled tion. “It’s a way to celebrate the he puts into it and how much he with the news, Rundin shared it to her granddaughter. Over kind of magic awaits you when things we walk by every single enjoys it,” Daniel said. “I know that she had lost her mother the past several years she’s been you shop locally.” day,” she said. how important it is to try to hang recently. “This is Mom looking developing a tradition of giving Bonnie Stewart’s fairy homes After collecting everything onto that camaraderie.” out for me,” she reflected. She fairy-related items to her, and are available for purchase at the from heart-shaped rocks (“It’s all The Calais American Legion plans to hang on to the fairy this one perfectly fits the bill. Eastport Commons. about the love,” Bonnie shares) is involved in various projects, house temporarily before giving “Best Christmas ever,” Rundin enthused. “You never know what Wreaths Across America Honors Fallen Heroes

The official Wreaths Across America escort stopped at Ferry Let us help you with all of Point Bridge on Saturday, De- your hardware needs! cember 8th to honor veterans as well as soldiers who have lost their lives while protecting the interests of the United States and Canada. The solemn event was attended by Gold and Silver Star families and law enforce- Feathered Friend Telescoping ment members from both sides Black Oil Sunflower Seed Snow Brush of the border. (Photo by Lura Jackson)

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Maximum Loan-To-Value ratio is 80%. Single-wide mobile homes are not eligible; double-wide mobile homes are eligible only if permanently attached to a foundation. Not available for purchase transactions. For home equity lines of credit above $250,000, borrower is responsible for closing costs including but not limited to title update, property valuation, flood determination, government recording fees and document preparation fees. Applicants with an existing home equity line of credit at First National Bank must increase the line by at least $15,000.00 to be eligible for this offer. Must apply by December 31, 2018 to receive no closing costs offer. PAGE 6 Calais School Committee Appoints New Member By Kaileigh Deacon Washington County Commu- in the State guidelines, will be nity College about this outdoor accompanied by McCormick On Tuesday, December 4th, adventure program at the high or another Maine Guide. the Calais School Commit- school. Some concerns had The School Committee also tee filled the seat vacated by been expressed to the commit- heard presentations by both Sue member Kevin Niles early in tee concerning the club and Carter and MaryAnn Spearin November. The position was what kind of outings the club regarding MEA scores and how advertised in the newspaper would be pursuing. McCormick things are running. and interested parties were explained to the committee that Carter shared with the com- asked to submit letters of inter- only certain activities required mittee the results of the testing est to the School Department. the accompaniment of a regis- so far this year. The elementary With the Superintendent’s tered Maine guide. Through a school scores put them at the recommendation, the board ap- grant, the Outdoor Adventure third highest in Washington pointed Celia Geel as the new Center at the high school will County. Math scores were up school board member. Geel offer the services of one of their 1.62 percent and reading went will fill the position until the registered guides for three trips up 6.88 percent. Science took a next election when a candidate throughout the year at no cost bit of a dip at 3.63 percent, but will be voted in by the citizens to the school. overall scores were still high. of Calais. The group will take trips to Carter provided that much With the new board member trails and the like with advisor of the credit goes to all the in place, the School Commit- Stephanie Griffin. Any trips teachers in the school that do tee heard a presentation from that involve boating (any type everything they can to ensure Spencer McCormick of the of water travel) or overnight that their students succeed. The Outdoor Adventure Center at primitive camping, as outlined school also implemented a new program called Jolly which Carter believes has helped in- crease the reading scores. Mary Ann Spearin present- ed next for the Middle-High Superintendent Ron Jenkins swears in new School Committee School. The State has under- Member Celia Geel. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) gone three different testing methods in the last five years, Ashes To Ashes offers local, affordable, and compassionate which has made comparing side, and science scores remain ing a school climate approach. on par. pet cremation services. Give us a call to discuss your options year over year somewhat dif- It is the school’s belief that When asked how they were when students find school a and ask any questions about our costs or services. ficult. Spearin reported to the committee that the English approaching ways to increase comfortable, welcoming place 207-943-6474 or www.ashestoashespetcrematory.com scores are continually rising, the scores, Spearin told the to attend they will, in turn, math scores are on the lower committee the school was tak- perform better in school. This is not to say that the school isn’t safe, but by creating connec- tions with teachers and other students, the administration believes that students will be more invested in their educa- tion, which will raise scores. Both schools stated that there were ways to restructure the day that would also help teachers create a better learning environment for their students. The elementary school talked about lengthening the school day allowing more time for in- struction. Some teachers in at- tendance expressed that going back to an 8-period day rather than the current block schedul- ing would be productive to the students and teachers. It would allow teachers to see students daily and might aid in absen- teeism on specific days. The committee agreed that these may be possibilities and asked that focus groups be formed to look into the prac- ticality of these changes and bring proposals back before the committee at a later date. The committee also appoint- ed Jon Bragdon the MELMAC advisor for the CTE program. This position helps students and families with applications for school and other programs, helping with test prep, research on post-secondary goals and options as well as any other help students may need along these guidelines. The committee will not meet again until January unless a pressing matter presents itself before then.

Send us your wildlife photos! editor@ thecalaisadvertiser.com PAGE 7 Christmas Questions with CES Students (Photos by Kaileigh Deacon) With Christmas quickly approaching we had to get some answers to some pretty serious Christ- mas questions so we went right to the source to get some serious answers. Who better to answer our questions about Christmas than the kids at Calais Elementary School After School Program? We wanted to know: What’s your favorite Christ- mas song? What kind of cookies will you leave for Santa and what about the reindeer? Which reindeer is your favorite? And of course what’s one thing you want for Christmas?

Liam Travis Grade 4 Mrs. Crossman Madison Holmes Grade 1 Mrs. McCormick I like Feliz Navidad in French [Spanish]. I leave Santa Santa Clause is Coming to Town is my favorite. I'm cookies, they're little Christmas trees that come in a leaving Santa gingerbread men and the reindeer candy box. My favorite reindeer is Rudolph. For Christmas canes. Rudolph is my favorite reindeer. For Christmas I want Left for Dead 3. I want a Hatchamal.

Violet Dineen Grade 3 Ms. Flood I like Jolly Old St. Nicholas. I will leave Santa chocolate chip cookies and the reindeer carrots and reindeer food. I like Rudolph best. I want a LOL Dollhouse for Christmas.

Addison Ellsmore Grade 5 Mrs. Donovan. I like O Christmas Tree. Santa gets sugar cookies and reindeer get oatmeal and glitter. My favorite reindeer is Comet. I want a PS4 or Nintendo Switch for Christ- Jonathon Tinker Mrs. Crossman Grade 4 mas. I like Feliz Navidad. I will leave Santa sugar doodles and reindeer get candy canes. Blitzen is my favorite reindeer. For Christmas I want a PS4. Do you want to hear

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and their families. Raffles, Croix #1 Firehouse on Church Community. From 5:30 to 7:30 games and snacks, St. in Calais. Light refresh- p.m. at Your Place, Inc., 8 Old DECEMBER 14 & 16: ments will be served. Mill Road, Ellsworth. Bring DECEMBER 13: Friends Quoddy Voices: A Glorious DECEMBER 23: Annual a potluck dish to share if you -Irene Chadbourne food of the Calais Free Library Nowell! at Eastport Arts Cen- Festival of Nine Lessons and choose. FMI email denise@ pantry open 10 a.m. to noon. book sale maintenance at 11 ter. 12/14 at 7 p.m. 12/16 at 3 Carols at Dennysville/Ed- healthyacadia.org or call 667- Closed holidays. a.m. p.m. munds Congregational Church 7171. -Crafters gather to work DECEMBER 13: Calais DECEMBER 16: Chil- at 7 p.m. on projects at 10 a.m. at St. Middle/High School music dren’s Time at Sewall Memo- DECEMBER 24: Christ- Anne’s, Church St., Calais - department presents a Win- rial Congregational Church mas Eve Service at Dennys- FMI call 454-8016. ter Holiday Concert, chorus, -Zumba, dance-based fitness from 11 a.m to noon. Songs, ville/Edmunds Congregation- -Chair Drumming at St. jazz band and concert band at stories, and games, each child al Church at 8 p.m. is being offered at St. Anne’s 6 p.m. at Calais High School. Anne’s Church in Calais at 9 Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. to be accompanied by an DECEMBER 28: “The a.m. Holiday basket raffle also! adult. Story of Silent Night” by Paul All levels welcome. DECEMBER 14: Mt. View -Knitting group at the Pem- -Every other Thursday at DECEMBER 20: Maine Gallico, read aloud at Lincoln broke Library from 11 a.m. to Chamber Singers from Mt. Educational Opportunity Cen- Memorial Public Library in CCLC, Thursday Writers View High School presents 2 p.m. group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No ter is hosting a free workshop Dennysville at 2 p.m. -Ironworks Quilters at the “Carols in the Round” at 7 entitled “Essentials of College DECEMBER 28: Calais fee. All writers are welcome! p.m. at St. Anne’s Episcopal Pembroke Library from 6 p.m. FMI [email protected]. Planning for Adults 19 and Area Breast Cancer Support to 8 p.m. Church, Calais Over” at WCCC in Calais at Group will be meeting at 3 -Grief Support Group at DECEMBER 14: Ally Tal- -The Freeway - Addiction United Methodist Church in 9 and 11 a.m. Register: 1-800- p.m. in the downstairs parlor Recovery at Calvary Chapel, bot and Kris Paprocki singing 281-3703 or visit meoc.maine. at the Calais United Methodist Calais from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Old Christmas in New Eng- 295 North Street, Calais. Ad- Share your story, receive so- edu. Church, 849 Main St., Calais. dicts, friends, family mem- land” at Pembroke Library at DECEMBER 21: After This free “gathering” is a com- cial support, and learn cop- 6:30 p.m. bers; All are welcome. 7 p.m. ing techniques. Free. First and more than 20 years of serv- forting and safe environment First Tuesday of the month DECEMBER 14: First ing the people of Calais, Jim to find encouragement and third Thursday of each month. Responder Family Night at has potluck and testimony at -International Dance at Porter is retiring as City Man- hope. Open to all that have a 6:30 p.m. Washington County Commu- ager! Everyone is invited to breast cancer diagnosis. FMI Eastport Arts Center, Thurs- nity College at 5 p.m. Free come wish him well between call Marianne at 454-0501. days from 4:30-6:00 pm. All event for all first responders 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the St. welcome to explore world dance traditions. Greek, Ro- -St. Croix International manian, Bulgarian and Israeli music, and more. No meeting -2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays Quilter’s Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at on November 22. Info: east- every month: The Monday portartscenter.org. Night Music Circle at CCLC at the Methodist Homes Rec. Center at 6 p.m. New mem- -Eastern Area Agency on 7 p.m. Bring an instrument or Aging cafe serving meals at come and listen! bers welcome. -AL-ANON meets at 6:30 Palmer Lane Estates in Calais -Irene Chadbourne food pan- at 11:30 a.m. DEC. 11-13: p.m. in the old Calais Hospital try open 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed - St. Croix Valley Assembly 1: Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13) Nightly at 7 p.m. holidays. basement. 2: The Grinch (PG) Nightly at 7 pm. -St. Croix Valley Internation- of God is sponsoring Over- 3: Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) Final Shows. Nightly at 7 p.m. -TOPS 228 Baileyville meets comers Outreach, a biblical at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at People’s al Garden Club meets April to January, third Wednesday af- study of the 12 Step Program. DECEMBER 14 to 20 United Methodist Church, Bai- If interested contact Pastor leyville. Corner of Third and ternoon of the month. Activi- ties include garden tours, dem- Chuck Green 315-806-6457 Beginning Dec. 19: Summit Street. or Rex at 207-904-8087. The Grinch -Zumba, dance-based fitness onstrations, speakers and tips. FMI Anne (506) 466-6637 or -Calais Free Library Crafts Nightly at 7 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns is being offered at St. Anne’s with Grammy Helen from Church in Calais at 8:30 a.m. email us at SCVIGC@yahoo. Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Nightly at 7 p.m. • PG com. 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. PG All levels welcome. -Every Thursday night 7:30 -3rd Monday of each month: -Are you affected by a loved one’s drinking? AL-ANON p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous Eastern Area Agency on Ag- meeting Calais Hospital old ing cafe in Machias held at the meets every Wednesday at 7 Instant Nightly at 7 p.m. ONE WEEK p.m at West Lubec Methodist building. Please use side en- ONLY! Blue Bird Ranch Restaurant at trance. Family PG-13 11 a.m. Church. -First Monday Tea at the li- -Calais Community Cafe is brary (except when it falls on a serving lunch at noon at 72 Palmer Lane, Calais. For res- Nightly at 7 p.m. ONE WEEK federal/state holiday) at Lincoln -Wiggles and Giggles at Creed II Memorial Public Library in ervations call 454-2215. PG-13 ONLY! -Calais Free Library the Calais Free Library from Dennysville (parking lot shared 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ba- with church),15 King Street Wednesday Morning Knitters Adult $7.75 US / $10 CAN • Child, Senior, Military: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN at 10 a.m.. Upcoming dates: bies, toddlers and caregivers from 4 to 7 p.m. are welcome. Sun Matinee All Seats: $6.50 US / $8.50 CAN -4th Monday of the month: Dec.12. -Wednesday Morning Weav- -Irene Chadbourne food Potluck and Community Dis- pantry open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 239 Main St., Calais • 207-454-8830 • statecinemascalais.com cussion: Building a Recovery ers at the Calais Free Library at 10 a.m. Closed holidays. -Creative Coloring at St. Spaghetti Benefit Supper Anne’s Church St., Calais Jim is heading to camp! from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Princeton Rod & Gun Club FMI call 454-8016. -First Sunday of the month: January 5, 2019 -1st, 3rd and 5th Fridays: Coffeehouse at Cobscook Music Circle (country, blue- After more than 20 Community Learning Center grass, gospel) for participants Doors open at 4 p.m. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and listeners at the Pembroke years of serving the Supper: 4 to 6 p.m. -Third Sunday of each Library at 6:30 p.m. people of Calais, Jim Chinese Auction at 6 p.m. month, meeting of the St. Cro- ix Valley Amateur Radio Club Porter is retiring from $6 a person or $25 a family. in the rec. room at Methodist his position of City To benefit Dallas Farrell. Homes at 5:30 p.m. Manager. -Spinners at the Pembroke Library from 11 a.m. to 2 If you see this p.m. Everyone is invited to come and wish him well on special lady on -Eastport Farmers’ Market Dec.13th, please by the Eastport breakwater Friday, December 21st wish her a happy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. -Saturday Morning Knitters 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 90th Birthday. at Calais Free Library from 10 St. Croix #1 Firehouse to 11:30 a.m. Upcoming dates: Love Danny, Brenda, Dec. 15. Church Street in Calais. Jenn, Corey, Max, -Lego Club at Calais Free Light refreshments will be served. Quinn and Buster Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. PAGE 9 Buses Stuffed with Toys In Annual Law Enforcement Operation

The Annual Stuff the Bus event was held on Saturday at both Mardens and WalMart. The event gathers local law enforcement agencies together to help collect donations of all kinds for kids this Christmas. This year the event was a huge success stuffing both buses full and then some. The toys will go back to the Baileyville Police Department for distribution. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) A message from Baileyville Police Chief Bob Fitzsimmons Even with all of the folks on the list, nothing works without those of you that donated. Christmas just got a little less stressful and a lot merrier for so many. Thank you all, and if I missed you it was unintentional and I am truly sorry. All I ask is that you remember it is not the material things that are the most important part of this season. Remember family, be kind, be giving and most of all take care of each other. Thank you all. Joseph Moses and family, David Johnson and True Value Hard- ware, my wife Linda, William J. Nicholas, Sr., Todd Ricky-Bobby, Celebrating the Season in Song Lisa Canaski-Smith and Minions 1 & 2, Amy Turner and Rex, Jamie Bohanon, Roliza DeWitt, Jason Fowler, Joe Bartlett, An- drew Ramsdell, Roxanne Redding, Seth Knowles, Charles New- man, Summer Woodruff, Charlie Ball, Jamie Denbow, Nook & Cranny Restaurant, Calais Dunkin Donuts, Wal-Mart, Marden’s, Michelle Wilson Stanhope, Gayla and Donnie Cox, Woodland Elementary School kids, Christine Diffin Murray and daughter Kendra, Sheila and Darin Hill, James Curtis, Jerry Crosby and the members of the Spednic Club, Craig Croman, Bill Gerlich, Keith Damon, David A Barnard, Jessica McCook, Kevin Kellenberger, The Passamaquoddy Tribe, Billie Jo Jack and her elves, our local Girl Scouts, April and Robbie Lee, Joseph Troiani, D & G Taxi/ Garage, Gary Smith and the students from WCCC’s Supervisory Management Class Law Enforcement agencies, Calais PD, US Customs and Border Protection, Maine State Police, Indian Township Police, Border Patrol, Indian Township Warden Service, Baileyville Fire Dept The Washington County Children's Chorus performed their 2018 holiday concert at the People's United and Baileyville PD. Methodist Church in Baileyville on Sunday, Dec. 9 under the direction of chorus founder Christine Guy. The program included traditional favorites as well as three a capella Latin settings, a Hebrew folk song and selections from Israel and Austria. After the concert church members served the choristers a hot lunch before they returned to their hometowns, which stretch from Addison to Eastport. (Photo Students from WCCC’s Supervisory Management class held the by Sarah Craighead Dedmon) Gift of Time Holiday Family Night recently to support Stuff the Bus. Project supervisors Bethany Borden and Samantha Ritchie share how it went: Our event was a success. We had between 30-35 children at- tend our event and, between the event and raffles, we were able to purchase $500 worth of toys for Stuff the Bus. It was a great We are an authorized learning experience and we are so happy we were able to take part in helping families in Washington County for Christmas through Kohler generator dealer. this service learning project.

CHS Student Council Collecting Gifts for Seniors A message from Lori Ellis, CHS Student Council advisor Border Electric has home standby generators. As the holidays approach and Christmas cheer is being spread We handle sales and service. throughout the world, the CHS Student Council and National Honor Society, high school service organizations, traditionally fo- We also install Generac cus on heightening local children’s happiness during the holidays. and other brands. However, we are only one of the many organizations attempting to do so. There is a Santa’s Helper fundraiser on both sides of the border, the Stuff the Bus campaign, as well as the Rockathon We also install heat pumps. for the AMHC kids. But there is another group, senior citizens, that needs to be included in the fun as well. Daikin Authorized Efficiency Maine Installer. With this in mind, the Student Council is asking you to donate 12-year warranty small items to put into two gift baskets, one for a female and one for a male. Gift cards to Walmart, Rite Aid, or a local grocery stores; gloves; word searches; puzzles; books (large print please); or anything that you might buy for a grandparent would be ac- ceptable contributions. Our plan is to collect these by Friday, Providing Construction and Engineering Services For the Electrical Industry Since 1961 December 21 and then deliver them on Monday, December 24 complete with Christmas caroling and a visit by Santa and Mrs. RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Claus. Commercial Refrigeration Sales and Service Items can be dropped off at the Calais High School front office. Sarah will make sure they get into the correct basket. Please 337 North St., Calais • 207-454-8619 • Fax 207-454-3038 help us make our senior citizen’s holiday brighter. Spread some www.borderelectricinc.com Christmas cheer and contribute to this cause. PAGE 10 A Community Old Fashioned Christmas By Kaileigh Deacon The St. Croix No. 1 Firehouse was full of people of people as they held their 15th Annual Community Christmas Party on December 8th. There might have been few spaces to fit more people in, but there was no shortage of holiday spirit on Saturday night. The annual Christmas Party has become a way for families and neighbors to get together for a meal and conversation and seeing the people they might not always get a chance to see. Every year the party has grown without managing to outgrow the space. “It’s amazing every year we seem to just get the right number of people without running out of space or turning people away,” Ted Carter said. Musicians Barbie Laphem, John Viselli, Terri Viselli, and Bob This year’s event welcomed over Poirier played and led the crowd in songs at Saturday's Annual St. 100 people filling every seat in Croix No.1 Firehouse Christmas Party. With traditional favorites the place. and newer fun songs, there was something for everyone. (Photo by There was music, laughter, Kaileigh Deacon) food, and of course, presents. Every kid that attends the event gets the chance to pick a gift the gift table at the front of the when their ticket is called from hall. There is always something for everyone and, just like San- ta’s bag, there is always plenty to The St. Croix No. 1 Firehouse held their Annual Christmas Party go around. This year there were Saturday night. There were over 100 people in attendance and the Special rate of: 31 kids in attendance at the party tables were full to the brim with people enjoying themselves and with a wide variety of ages, and the wonderful party. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) everyone got to pick what they wanted. With a little help from the University of Maine to Per night, all week. Plus tax. 4 Miles from Bangor Mall! Calais Fire Department, the man Maximum 2 people per room. 570 Main St., Bangor in the red suit was able to make an appearance at the Christmas Machias to Host Party. The Fire Department gave Next to Hollywood Casino and across from the Cross Center! Santa a lift to the firehouse so he Community Holiday Party Free Geaghan’s Pub and Craft Brewery on site! could make sure that everyone The University of Maine at Machias will host its annual Com- Whoopie Flat screen TVs • Free Continental Breakfast • Pet Friendly was having a good time and got Pies!* Microwave & Fridge in EVERY room • Free Wi-Fi munity Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 19, from 4 to 6 a little something to go home p.m. in the Reynolds Center. President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and with. Head of Campus Andrew Egan will be present. 207-942-1234 • firesideinnbangor.com It was an old-fashioned party Children’s activities will include an inflatable bounce house, with a potluck supper and neigh- cookie decorating and card making for local nursing home bors getting together to celebrate residents. UMM’s Ukulele Band will provide holiday music, and the holiday. There were several snacks and beverages will be provided. songs where the group joined To help provide for local residents in need, donations of paper the musicians singing along. As goods and non-perishable food items for the Machias Food Pantry Cannot be combined with any other discount. Reservations recommended. Subject has become the tradition, the will be accepted. to availability. Must present coupon at check-in. Expires 1/31/2019. Not available evening ended with everyone The event is free and open to the public. For more information, on event nights or suites. *Two whoopie pies per room. Not valid 12/31/18. singing a round of Silent Night. contact Rose Mondville at 255-1210.

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The Friends and Family Fun Weekend creates a weekend of Members of the Calais High School Student Council were down at fun events for the whole fam- Mingo's Evergreen on Saturday helping decorate the Wreaths for ily. In addition to collecting the Hope they sold over the last month. (Photo by Kaileigh Deacon) Christmas trees and wreaths, there are plenty of other things event at Mingo’s on Saturday, raise awareness and support to do. Mingo’s offers kids the the Calais High School Student for a specific type of cancer. A chance to write and mail their Council members were out in percentage of the purchase of letters to Santa, there are treats the shop helping create wreaths. these wreaths goes to different for kids of all ages, and there Together with the National cancer organizations. was even an appearance by the Honor Society and JMG pro- These students from the Cal- big man himself. gram, they worked to help sell ais Student Council were at Mingo’s Family and Friends Wreaths for Hope from Novem- Mingo’s on Saturday to deco- Madison Tirrell got to write and mail her letter to Santa at Mingo's weekend, despite the cold tem- ber into December. Wreaths rate all the wreaths they sold Friends and Family Weekend. She then got the chance to meet for Hope are wreaths that are with the appropriate ribbons. Santa and tell him what she wanted in person as well. (Photo by peratures on Saturday, was well Kaileigh Deacon) attended. shaped like ribbons and bear The students sold thirty wreaths In addition to hosting the fun ribbons designated by color to which they delivered or loaded into vehicles when people way for families to come to- picked them up. gether and create family tradi- (continued from page 1) The Friends and Family tions that they can share for SCRTC Teams up with WQDY weekend at Mingo’s is a great years to come. At Mr. Bragdon’s recommen- input option, enabling an audio games for the past fifty years, dation, the students purchased a stream to be manually connected Demmons estimates. In the past switcher device that will enable using a basic headphone plug. The two to three years, they’ve been the controller to switch between students contacted Bill McVicar streamlining their audio live cameras at any given time. The of WQDY to run their audio online, but they didn’t have a grant also provided funds for three stream over the school’s video video component. Demmons wireless cameras. stream. recalled that in the past they used “It allows you to film from “When Shane approached Bill, to record video of the ballgames multiple camera angles,” sum- he said he’d be glad to share the to be played later, but said it was marized DelMonaco. “If you want audio,” said Jeff Demmons of never live. to have it moving in a fast-paced WQDY. “Shane’s a great kid, “It’s going to be great, espe- way, getting really up-close action he’s been doing good work. We’re cially for people who can’t make shots, you can do that. Or, if you more than happy to do it. We’re it to the games,” Demmons said. just want to hang at one angle for confident that the product he will Basketball games for the up- a period of time, you can do that, put out will be great.” coming season will be broad- or go back and forth.” WQDY has been running live cast live at the school’s website, The switcher also has an audio audio broadcasts of local ball- https://calaisschools.org.

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You’ll learn, laugh, share stories, try new things, build new habits, and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Tuesdays, Jan. 8 - April 23, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. St. Croix Regional Family Health Center, 136 Mill Street, Princeton Registra�on required: Call 796-5503 or email Chris�ne Morris, cmorris@scr�c.org www.scr�c.org PAGE 12 Photos by John Rogers unless MACHIAS BLITZ GIRLS otherwise noted. TOURNAMENT RUNNERS-UP

Brooke Smith passes inside to a Alyssa Stevens taking a smooth cutting teammate. shot from the sideline.

Pictured are members of the Woodland JHS girls’ basketball team, the 2018 runners-up in the Machias Bulldog JHS Blitz Tournament. They include front l-r: Brooklyn McCarthy, Alyssa Stevens, Maia Huckins, Brooke Smith, and Kadance Ward. Back l-r: Amy Cox, Hannah Lockenwitz, Naomi Newell, Nicole Cox, Kalice Morrison, Jayme Barrett, and Coach Lauren Cook.

Lady Dragon Nicole Cox passing in county JHS action.

After earning the rebound Han- Amy Cox beats her defender and looks to penetrate the paint. nah Lockenwitz looks down- court for the outlet pass.

Woodland Recreation Dept. Calendar Basketball and cheering pro- FRI. DEC. 14 6 p.m.: Exercise / Aerobics, grams have begun. There is still 4 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym join time to register. Practices WES Gym MON. DEC, 17 and games are subject to change 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, George- 2:30 p.m.: Dribbling Dragons, due to weather and school ac- town, Gr. 4 / 6; WES Gym Gr. K / 3, WES Gym tivities. Dates and times of each SAT. DEC. 15 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, Duke, WES program will be announced at 3 p.m.: Gr. 6 / 8 BB, Thunder Gym school, Facebook and Calais / Celtics, WHS 5 p.m.: Elem. BB, Kentucky, Advertiser. 4 p.m.: Gr. 6 / 8 BB, Thunder WES Gym THURS. DEC. 13 / Warriors, WHS TUES. DEC. 18 4 p.m.: Elem. BB; Kentucky, SUN. DEC. 16 4 p.m.: Elem. BB, George- WES Gym 3:30 p.m.: Jr. High Rec. BB, town, Gr. 4 / 6, WES Gym 4 p.m.: Elem. BB; Duke, Gr. 6 / 8, WHS Gym 5 p.m.: Jr. Cheering, K / 5, WES Gym 4:30 p.m.: Open Gym BB, Gr. WES Gym 6 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, 8 & DOWN, WHS Gym 6 p.m.: Sr. Cheering, 3 / 8, WES Gym 6 p.m.; Open Gym BB, Gr. 9 WES Gym Naomi Newell boxing out prior to securing the rebound. & UP, WHS www.wqdy.fm

207-454-7545 • 207-255-4652 888-855-2992 www.wcrq.fm PAGE 13 Photos by John Rogers unless WOODLAND JHS BOYS IN otherwise noted. ACTION SHOTS

Pictured are members of the Woodland JHS boys’ basketball team. They include front l-r: Evan McArthur, Shain McIver, Josh Jordan, Gabe Cropley, William McIver, Dehkin Sockabasin, and Evan Townsend. Back l-r: Melcorey Monk, Ben Morrison, Ethan Monk, Nate Scharff, Cyrus Sewell, Josh Jordan, Brogan Brown, Brendon Goulet, and Coach Brad Richardson.

Nice looking jumper from Bro- Dragon Evan Townsend taking gan Brown from the sideline. the sideline shot.

After bringing down the board, Ethan Monk beats the defense while looking for an open teammate.

Calais Recreation BB Notes Ben Morrison handling the action out front.

3rd & 4th Results 2pts. and Chayden Newell with 7 pts each. 11-27-18: MMA 19 Husson Liam Travis and Michael Bar- Graycen Harkins led Kentucky with 11 pts, 18 nard led Husson with 8 pts, and Isaac Sullivan added 4 pts, Jonathan Andrews Evan McArthur saving the ball just off the endline. Isaac Downing scored a game Cameron Dwelley had 2 pts. with 3 pts, Craig Cushing, Shawn Cushing, high 5 pts for Husson, Jayce Alt- 12-6-18: Bowdoin 23 MMA Caleb Jamieson, and Donald Hatton each vater and Taliah Doughty added 12 with 2 pts. 4 pts apiece, Andee Leighton and Olivia Turner led all scorers 7th & 8th RESULTS Bradley Walton each had 2 pts. with 18 pts, Mackenzie Johnson 12-1-18: Cavs 53 Pacers 32 Liam Travis, Logan DePriest, and Tay Barnes added 2 pts, Matt Dana led all scorers with 26 pts, Reece Noah Podschine, and Sabastian and Kutcher Owen had 1 pt for Sabattus had 21 pts for the Cavs. Bassett each with 4 pts, and Bowdoin. Kaden Small led the Pacers with 8pts, Michael Barnard added 2 pts Isaac Downing led MMA with Brenna Critchley, and Peyton Morang added for Husson. 6pts, Taliah Doughty added 4 pts, 6 pts, and Kristen Smith with 4 pts. 11-29-18: UMPI 48 Bowdoin and Jayce Altvater had 2 pts. 12-1-18: Thunder 54 Celtics 43 17 5th & 6th RESULTS Jace Cook led the Thunder with 19 pts, Gaige Farrar, and John Bassett 12-3-18: Syracuse 51 Kansas Ryland Sabattus added 14 pts, and Brogan led all scorers with 14 pts each, 23 Brown chipped in with 13 pts. Noah White added 8 pts, Mis- Kate McPhee led all scorers Alex Richard led all scorers with 22 pts, Ja- hun Cornelivs and Ben Harvey with 22 pts, Phillip Bassett added cob Sockabasin had 15 pts for the Celtics. chipped in with 4 pts each, Ma- 10pts, Frank Miliano chipped in 12-8-18: Thunder 51 Cavs 35 liah Webb and Turner Redding with 8 pts, Karleigh Smith had Jace Cook had a game high 28 pt, Brogan each with 2 pts for UMPI. 7 pts, Addison Ellsmore and Brown added 14 pts for the Thunder. Kaci Small and Kearah Barnes Wyatt Demmons each with 2pts Reece Sabattus led the Cavs with 18 pts, led Bowdoin with 6 pts, Mak- for Syracuse. and Matt Dana had 13 pts. enzie Johnson added 3 pts, and Jenna Suddy led Kansas with 12-8-18: Celtics 56 Pacers 37 Olivia Turner had 2 pts. 11pts, Cameron Harmon added Jacob Sockabasin led all scorers with 23 12-4-18: UMPI 30 Husson 6pts, Jack Downing with 4 pts, pts, Alex Richard added 20 pts for the Celt- 10 and Louis Newell had 2 pts. ics. John Bassett led UMPI with 12-5-18: Duke 36 Kentucky Addison Jamieson, Kaden Small, and Jay- 10pts, Gaige Farrar and Noah 26 cee Harkins led the way for the Pacers with 6 White added 8 pts, Ben Harvey Duke was led by Kaeson Dana pts each, Mercedes Owen and Landon Ritchie Dehkin Sockabasin taking the action down the and Mishun Cornelivs each with with 22 pts, Colby Moholland, chipped in with 4pts each. middle. PAGE 14 Calais Lioness Christmas Parade

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Man Violated Twice in Church Parking Lot

By C. D. Green suspect—but I knew. I wasn’t drove around in the church van. happy, but I shook it off and It wasn’t as cool as my Cutlass It was my last car as a single went on my merry way. but at least nobody was going man and my prized posses- Then a few months later it to steal a van with the church’s sion—a 1977, cherry red, Cut- happened again. This time I name written all over it. lass Supreme—and twice it was wasn’t just unhappy, I was livid! One early morning a few stolen from the church parking Violated twice in the church week later, as I drove towards lot while I was inside doing the parking lot while I was serving the church, I was talking to God JOHN F. MURPHY Lord’s business. The first time God! Something didn’t add up. about things in general, when the Baileyville – John Franklin it was gone for a weekend and I reported it to the police, called thought came into head, “What Murphy, 58, passed away peace- then reappeared on a side street the insurance agent and waited about your car? You haven’t fully at home on December 8, MARLENE J. HALL near the church. I concluded for the arrival of my claim check. prayed about it.” I answered 2018. Born in St. Stephen, New CARIBOU – Marlene J. from the clues that one of the I never talked to God—not even that thought with another anger- Brunswick on November 15, Hall, 80, passed away Decem- neighborhood delinquents had once—about my anger, nor did laden thought: “No, I haven’t 1960, John was the son of the ber 5, 2018, at Madawaska. “borrowed” it for a joy ride. I ask Him to help me get my car prayed about it and I’m not go- late Clarence Murphy, Jr. and She was born in Caribou, I couldn’t pin it on him and back. Frankly, I didn’t want it ing to pray about it. I don’t want Shirley (Strout) Murphy. After July 11, 1938, the daughter of never told him he was my chief back. So for the next few weeks I it back.” Then, another thought: graduating from Woodland High the late Lawrence and Elida “But Chuck, aren’t you suppose School in 1979, John worked (Chapman) Hall. Marlene at- to take everything to God in in the chip yard as a heavy tended Caribou schools and prayer?” Other side: “Yes, but equipment operator for Georgia was a graduate of Calais High Catholic Mass Schedule this is different. There’s nothing Pacific, Domtar, and Woodland School. She was a member to pray about.” Pulp, LLC. When not working of the Holy Rosary Catholic Saturday Sunday Then the voice of conscience in the chip yard, John often Church and loved reading the 4 p.m. at St. Joseph 8:30 a.m. at tore into me deeply, “But Chuck, worked alongside his father as bible and listening to religious in Eastport Immaculate how can you say you’re a person a mason. songs. She loved her cat socks, 5:30 p.m. at Elders Center, Conception in Calais of faith if you don’t trust God John enjoyed fishing, hunt- crafting and spending time at Pleasant Point with everything?” This silent ing, and spending time with the McNeal farm. She is sur- 10:30 a.m. at conversation ended when I family and friends, especially vived by a sister-in-law, Anna St. James in admitted I was wrong. Then, at the family camp on the Lamb Hall of Los Angeles, Califor- [email protected] Baileyville there on Bloomfield Avenue in Farm. Although he lived life to nia; a special cousin, Beverly Newark, New Jersey, in that old the extreme and was full of fun, McNeal of Caribou and her church van, I asked the Lord John had a “heart of gold” and family; as well as several other for forgiveness for my foolish was the kind of man who would cousins. She was predeceased faithlessness. And, if it was His “give you the shirt off his back” by a brother, Richard Hall, and will, I asked, I would appreciate in a time of need. a cousin, Philip McNeal, who having my car back. In addition to his father, was Marlene’s caregiver for I’ll never forget. That very John was predeceased by a many years. Friends called at same night, about 11 p.m., I very special brother-in-law, the Mockler Funeral Home, received a call from an officer Joseph McGovern and canine Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at the Newark Ironbound police companion, Kato. Surviving are from 10 a.m. until time of ser- precinct. “Do you own a 1977 his loving mother Shirley; “two vices which were held 11 a.m. Cutlass Supreme?” Yes. “De- greatest accomplishments”, from the chapel of the funeral scribe it please.” I did. “Was it his daughters, Erica Pike and home. Interment will be at the stolen?” Yes. “Would you like it significant other Jason Croman Evergreen Cemetery in the back?” Well, Yes! “Then come of Alexander and Melissa Pike spring. The family would like down here and pick it up.” I and significant other Nicholas to offer their sincere gratitude went. Kendall of Corinna; loving sister, to all the nurses and staff at As I walked into the open Cindy McGovern of Machias; Highview Manor Madawaska door of the station that sum- brother, best friend, and lov- and a special thanks to Flor- mer’s night, there in the exposed ing sister-in-law, Michael and ence “Flo” Towers who lov- holding cell was the thief. I Susan Murphy of Baileyville; ingly took care of Marlene like Morning Worship at 10:45 a.m. gave him the mean Green look, half-brother, Thomas D’Alfonso a sister. www.mocklerfuneral- Sunday School, all Ages at 9:30 a.m. then walked over to the desk of Florida; two beautiful grand- home.com sergeant and introduced myself. children, Connor and Ava Cro- Sunday Evening Service at 6 p.m. He shook his head. “This kind man; three nieces, Jessica Mur- Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6 p.m. of thing,” he told me, “never phy and significant other An- CLAY A. HOWARD happens.” Cutlasses like mine drew McBrine of Hermon, Katie May 6, 1960 - December 8, www.calaisbaptist.org Office Hours: Thurs/Fri-9am-4pm or by appointment were the most coveted of all Murphy and fiancée, Matthew 2018 stolen vehicles in the summer Sawyer of Carmel, and Alexan- Clay A. Howard, 58, passed 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 of 1982, and once stolen, they dra Lachapelle of Machias; two away at his home in Princeton were “never” recovered. But, great-nieces, Isabella Mathews on December 8, 2018, son of the sergeant continued, this guy of Machias and Alayna McBrine the late Willard T. Howard was hard up for cash and he unknowingly tried to sell the car of Hermon; and a very caring and Marilyn D. Howard. Clay 4 Chapel Street, Calais, ME and special lifelong friend, Ge- lived his life the way he wanted to an undercover cop. “And,” rard Perry of Baileyville. and is now with his loving son, he concluded, “this time we got lucky and we got ‘em!” A graveside service will be Willard (Trapper) Howard, Saturday, Sabbath School held in the spring at Woodland After I thanked the officer, whom he missed dearly. He 9:45AM Cemetery in Baileyville. Ar- leaves behind a large, loving and as I drove back home in rangements by Mays Funeral family including grandson Church Service my filthy, violated car, I real- Home, Calais & Eastport. Con- Gauge Howard and grand- 11AM ized it wasn’t luck at work. It dolences and memories may be daughter Mykalah Howard. A was the Lord. I had been taught shared at www.maysfuneral- private service will be held in Josias Baez, Pastor • 207-546-6044 a lesson that day that I pass on home.com. the spring. to you. The Lord God wants us to involve him in everything. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways 29 Church Street, Calais • 454-8016 acknowledge Him and He shall Rev. Sara Gavit, Rector direct your paths” (Proverbs Sunday Worship at 11 a.m. [email protected] 3:5-6). Nothing is too big for Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. God and nothing is too small either. Today, whatever it is, take Friday Night Youth Group at 6 p.m. it to the Lord in prayer. You just Wonder what’s going on at ~Grades 6 and up~ Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:00 am People’s UMC? “Like” our Office Hours: Wednesday/Friday 10:00-4:00 pm or by appointment don’t know what God will do. Facebook page! Corner of Summit St. & Third Ave., Baileyville Church: 207-427-3923 Parsonage: 207-427-6672 “To know Christ and make Christ known” PAGE 17

Sewall Memorial County Committee Approves Budget (continued from page 1) Rep. Will Tuell (R-E.Ma- rate of increase on that position on Thursday, Dec. 13, where Congregational Church chias) serves as the commit- because it is the highest paid the budget will be discussed. Submitted by Ann Carter tee’s legislative representative position in the county govern- Deputies and attended the meeting via ment. The final vote addressed In this month of December, the lighting of the church’s lovely phone. Speaking loudly toward Third party budgets the Sheriff’s Office budget, stained-glass window is offered by Darlene McConnell in memory the phone Pinkham made a The committee arrived at and though substantial budget of her Beloved Husband, Mike McConnell, August 4, 1955 to suggestion. a significant budget reduc- decreases had already been June 20, 2016, who is still much missed. “We need to have legisla- tion by accepting Gardner’s achieved, the vote failed again The opportunity to honor a person’s memory, an accomplish- tion changed that says we will recommendation to remove 5-5, which provoked comments ment, or special occasion is open to all, especially members of the have an odd number of budget $49,000 from a building fund from the audience and com- community of Robbinston. This is a chance to help “brighten the committee members,” said and by cutting governmental missioner Gardner who said future of Robbinston.” For further information, you may contact Pinkham. “Whoever decided third-party allotments by 50 it appeared that some towns any church member or the pastors at 726-3905. we need to have an even num- percent, including the Wash- were voting no for “ideologi- The last Children’s Time for this year is coming up on December ber was not very bright, that’s ington County Cooperative cal” reasons. 18th, from 11 a.m to noon. The activities include songs, stories, one of the worst decisions to Extension, which manages lo- “We’ve cut a lot of money and games. Each child needs to be accompanied by an adult. come out of Augusta.” [See cal 4-H programs, the Soil and out of this budget and before sidebar below, “New legisla- Water Conservation District we even know what it does tion proposal springs from and Resource Conservation & to the taxes, it appears the an- Wash. Co. budget meetings.”] Development Program. The swer is no to three [deputies], Another motion failed by a vote to cut governmental third doesn’t matter what it costs,” majority, and yet another tied party budgets passed 8-2. said Gardner. The towns which before the committee agreed Katherine Reese is the presi- voted against were Calais, East- to just choose one and start dent of the extension’s execu- port, Machias, Baileyville and working it, changing what they tive committee. In a letter dated Robbinston. wanted to as they went. Dec. 5 and sent to the commis- Machias Finance Director Pay raises sioners, she said the extension Meghan Dennison said that her The committee ultimately was “very shocked...to learn of “no” vote was due to concerns voted to approve the full pro- their 50 percent budget cut.” of sustainability, noting that posed raises of the salaried “What is further disappoint- this year’s budget is utilizing positions of sheriff (16.03 ing to learn is that this was done about $275,000 from a reserve percent), chief deputy (19.9 with no notice to the Washing- fund that will not be available percent), county manager (8.76 ton County Extension and no to balance next year’s budget. percent) and jail administra- request for the WCE to explain As they talked Holmes cal- tor (16.4 percent). At the last the budget amount requested,” culated the actual increase to committee meeting Gardner wrote Reese. [see “An open taxation and it came out to explained that although the letter to the Wash. Co. Com- .1306 percent. “We’ve effec- county manager position was missioners,” page four.] The tively flatlined the budget,” also lagging the lowest state av- county normally contributes said Gardner, adding there will erages by more than 20 percent, $40,000 to the WCE, so this be more than $100,000 coming Betsy Fitzgerald had agreed to budget contains a $20,000 de- off the deputy increase next the lower rate of increase. crease to that amount. year after the cars and gear are Eastport Town Manager Gardner later said the com- already purchased. Elaine Abbott stridently ob- missioners were “very sur- Abbott (Eastport) said that jected to the inequity in the prised” by the budget commit- she would, therefore, support proposed raises, and Pinkham tee’s decision to cut funding for the new budget. Pinkham called reopened the subject for dis- the governmental third parties. for the vote, which passed cussion and another vote. The “As a result there has been a lot with a vote of 6-4, ending the committee then voted to add of discussion and the commis- meeting. $3,000 to the county manager’s sioners need to figure out what Sheriff Barry Curtis said he salary which will bring that po- ramifications this has, and we was thrilled with the outcome sition in line with the others. will certainly be hearing from and glad that the budget process Gardner later said that the a lot of people in the next few is now over. intention was not to slight the days.” The commissioners will vote county manager, but that the Reese said she will attend the on the budget at their next meet- commissioners reduced the county commissioners meeting ing on Thursday, Dec. 13. Wreath placed by the Charlotte Historical Society beside the Baptist Church. (Submitted photo) New legislation proposal springs from Wash. Co. budget meetings Charlotte News Rep. Will Tuell (R-E.Machias) said he spoke to Washington County Budget Committee Submitted by Ann Carter Chairman Lewis Pinkham after the committee’s meeting on Dec. 5 and took Pinkham’s sug- gestion to attempt to alter the even number of county budget committee members dictated by Every year the Charlotte Historical Society makes available, state statute. at the Charlotte and Pembroke Craft Fairs, an opportunity for “Each commissioner district has three members, plus there is a voting seat for a member of families to provide wreaths for their relatives in the town’s cem- the county legislative delegation,” said Tuell. “My suggestion was that we reduce it to nine eteries. They are purchased from Winnie Johnson and placed on members by eliminating the legislative delegation member.” the specified graves by CHS members. This year it was Eileen “My reasoning is that if, as Commissioner Gardner has stated many times, the towns own Clark & her daughter, Janet Moholland, who put 23 wreaths on the business, the committee ought to be made up of the elected or appointed officials from particular cemetery lots at Round Pond Cemetery. The other two towns,” said Tuell. cemeteries are Smith Ridge Cemetery and Damon Ridge Cem- Alternatively, Tuell said they could propose making the legislative member a non-voting etery, but these cemeteries are the oldest ones, filled to capacity, position. Before drafting a bill Tuell will reach out to the rest of the legislative delegation to and include, for instance, one stone for Abiah Damon who died see if they are in agreement with the proposal. during the Revolutionary War. The Society also purchases several in support and honor of their town, placing one at each of the two older cemeteries and two at the Round Pond gate. Another was put up at the Fire Station (by Jeff Orchard), one at the Baptist Church, and two at the Charlotte Town Hall. That was one long, cold project!! A labor of love. As many members as possible of the CHS enjoyed a Christmas dinner together at the New Friendly Restaurant, each receiving the “hot of the press” latest issue of their newsletter the “Loon II,” created with contributions from others also, but mainly by treasurer, Eileen Clark and secretary, Sandie Sawyer. Also, President Ken Carter shared the satisfactions of recalling the past year’s accomplishments, including the Memorial Day service and brunch, the recent financial success of the Society’s table at the two craft fairs, and the enormous amount of historical research and preservation of records accomplished by those members who spent hours every summer Wednesday at the Town Hall copying, filing, and organizing records, photos, and other memorabilia, as well as assisting visitors with genealogy research and visits to The full ten-member committee attended the final meeting on Dec. 4, which frequently led to a deadlock see the museum on the second floor, maintained particularly by vote of 5-5. “We need to change the legislation that says we have to have an even number of committee vice president, Arthur Carter. A fine year! members,” said chairman Lewis Pinkham. (Photo by Sarah Craighead Dedmon) PAGE 18 Calais Rite Aid Among Those Converting to Walgreens Dining with Diane Approximately 1,300 Walgreens-owned Rite Aid stores will This was a very interesting recipe. I’ve made Bolognese sauce before using mushrooms convert to the Walgreens brand over the next 12 months. This instead of ground beef so I’m not surprised that this worked out so well. I make my own will bring Walgreens products and trusted pharmacy services to marinara sauce but a jar would work just fine. Allow extra time for the mixture to chill more customers and communities across the country. As part of before forming into meatballs. The recipe says to fry them in oil but I just baked mine. A an estimated $500 million investment nationwide, Walgreens food processor works best for chopping the mushrooms and onions fine. recently converted the former Rite Aid stores in Machias (144 Dublin Street), in Calais (223 North Street) and in Guilford (3 Hudson Avenue). These stores are the first in Maine to change MUSHROOM “MEATBALLS” Cook the mushrooms and onions in oil and over to a Walgreens this year. 3 tbsp. oil continue to cook until the mushrooms get slight- These new Walgreens locations offer local customers a wide 1 onion, chopped fine ly browned and all liquid is gone from the pan. range of new products and services, including lower prices 20 oz. mushrooms, Add the garlic and cook for a couple minutes. on hundreds of items throughout the store; Walgreens’ trusted finely chopped in processor Cool the mixture down and then add remaining owned-brand products including Nice!, No7 and a broader selec- 1 cup quick oats ingredients except the marinara and parmesan. tion of national brand products such as Hallmark greeting cards; 1 cup bread crumbs Mix well and refrigerate for a couple hours. 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Merry Christmas From Yesteryear

Marjorie Turner of Brunswick (center) was a welcome visiting “ham” at the regular Friday morning gathering of some of the members of the St. Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club on November 30th. She was visiting her longtime friend, Mona Van Wart of Meddybemps, to help her with transportation necessary following hip surgery as well as to see her son, Isaac Turner, who is a new science teacher A Happy Christmas card from 1910. (Photo courtesy of St. Croix at Calais High School and now lives in Calais. Historical Society)

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Through a hockey,” he by the name said Joseph Moses, President of Down East Credit Union. “A roundabout course of events, provides. of John surcharge-free approach will provide a meaningful benefit to our legal scholar Robert Murrant Murrant’s Downes members – especially since so many people depend on ATMs to of Nova Scotia took a choice particular showed up. access their money.” piece of the area’s sordid past relation- The histori- Down East Credit Union has SURF ATMs located in Bai- – the story of counterfeiting ship with cal account leyville, Bangor, Belfast, Calais, Machias, Richmond, Topsham and murder at Moneymaker Washington of what hap- and Unity. Lake – and wove it into the County be- pened next “The addition of Down East Credit Union to the SURF alliance present in Moneymaker Lake, gan on his is not clear, fortifies SURF as the largest surcharge-free network in Maine,” his first foray into literature. first day of but Ball’s said Tim Brooks, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for the Even though Moneymaker law school musket Maine Credit Union League. “Having access to more SURF Lake is Murrant’s first novel, in 1969. went off at ATMs is a real convenience and savings for our members. This he has had plenty of experi- “I met and some point is just another reason why Maine’s credit unions are a smart ence as a writer through his immensely and Downes choice for consumers.” background as a legal scholar. liked John was killed. For a complete listing of public access SURF ATM locations By the time he was 25, his Mitchell In 1811, in Maine, visit www.mainecreditunions.org, SURF ATMs. All publications were being cited from Cal- Ball was the listings include online directions to each location. with approval by the Canadian ais, a tiny stopping place I first person in Supreme Court. Through his knew oh so well. Now, with Maine to be hanged. colorful career, he has been my multiple runs to Boston, Murrant has plumbed the on the Editorial Board of Calais became much more depths of the historical record Canadian Lawyer Magazine than a whistle stop.” to explore the account in de- Lincoln Memorial Public and served as legal counsel During his visits to Wash- tail, utilizing the understand- for CBC, CTV, Thomson Pub- ington County, Murrant shares ing he gained at the London Library in Dennysville lications, Southam, Canadian that he absorbed and endorsed School of Economics to flesh Community Newspapers As- the culture, “but never could out the economic history at Submitted by Ann Carter sociation, and more. get around folks mentioning the time. Despite his extensive expe- Moneymaker Lake. Wacky in- From that historical era, In the gentler pace that follows the hustle and bustle of Christ- rience in legal writing, Mur- deed those Mainieacs. Lakes Murrant moves his story mas celebrations, the Fourth Day of Christmas, Friday, Dec. rant lamented, “Never did I don’t make money.” into the modern day with 28th, will be celebrated at the library at 2 p.m., not with “four have the chance or the time It wasn’t until Murrant the fictitious Thomas Tucker calling birds,” but with the reading aloud of Paul Gallico’s book to express my social and eco- found himself laid up as a Worthington of Robbinston "The Story of Silent Night.” Even for those who know the facts nomic conscience by means of cancer patient fumbling with and his parents, Anne Tucker of the story, Gallico's retelling will be a delight. More details personal authorship.” his laptop that Moneymaker of the Tucker Plantation and next week. But that wasn’t always going Lake came up again – and he Mitchell Tucker from East- Soon after that, on Wednesday, Jan. 2, a book discussion series to be the case. Murrant found began diving into the story. port. After leaving Washing- will begin called Yankees & Strangers: The New England Town his inspiration in Maine, a “Enough was enough, and ton County for a career on from 1636 - 1992. The books are even now available at the library place he has been familiar thus, I started and could not Wall Street, a market crash during open hours of Monday 4 - 7 p.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays with since the age of 11, he stop.” on Thanksgiving and “related 1:30 - 4 p.m. The books may be signed out for the period of the shares. “Millions of people The story of Moneymaker terrorism” sends him home, five sessions which occur approximately every third week. The cross that border and never Lake revolves around a coun- Murrant provides. What he first book is a collection of shorter pieces that give an introduc- ever stop. I stopped.” Mur- terfeiter named Ebeneezer finds upon returning is an tion to the topic, with the next four sessions dealing with longer rant’s relationship with Maine Ball who engaged in dipping unexpected surprise. books. Next week, the full list will be shared along with further has expanded in surprising pewter coins into gold and Moneymaker Lake: The details. It promises to be a very interesting and enjoyable series, directions over the course then stamping them with the love of money is the root of which will be led by facilitator, Dr. Colin Windhorst, who has of his life. “I have invented imprint of the Spanish king nothing is available now as an regularly guided and informed such discussions in a number of a hockey team in Lewiston, of the time. His operation at e-book on Amazon.com. libraries around Washington County. skied Sugarloaf, sailed the Moneymaker Lake was dis- coast, hiked the forests and covered by a local surveyor

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Meet the Funnel Web Spider A few weeks ago, we ran a photo of a spider which was mistakenly identified as a wolf spider – on account of the fine den it appeared to have – but then Alan Sawyer, entomologist and WCCC math tutor, kindly let me know otherwise. He also shared some interesting details about our eight-legged friends. “I saw your photo of a spider in the latest Advertiser,” Alan writes. “It’s nice when someone recog- nizes them as wildlife and considers them photogenic. A note, though. Wolf spiders (family Lycosidae) do not make webs. They run fast and pounce upon their prey. The featured spider is a funnel-web weaver, in the family Agelenidae. The group’s name is apt, as their webs are funnel-shaped. The spider lies in wait in the tube, then races out to grab the unlucky victim that ventures onto the sheet.” What do spiders do in the winter? “Spiders, like most animals both warm-blooded and cold, seek out protected shelters in the winter. But unlike us, they and all other poikilothermous animals (those with unregulated body temperature) become inert and most activity stops. Adults will hole-up under tree bark or in nooks and crannies. Eggs, larvae and pupae may be found in other specialized spots. They don’t move about or eat until warm temperatures return. This applies to other arthropods as well, like centipedes and sowbugs. Exceptions: creatures that share our warm houses (some spiders), external parasites of warm-blooded animals (like ticks) and honeybees, which have their own adaptations to cold.” (Photo by Lura Jackson) PAGE 21

and I enjoyed some shopping Ken and Edith Colson have are enjoying traveling to Unity in Calais. I wish the day was a arrived safely in Georgia. They on a regular basis. Their son little longer, but they left before are there with their family. Jacob is playing basketball Town News dark to get back to Palmyra. They needed to get away from for Unity College. I under- I love having the grandkids our cold weather. Have a safe stand there have been exciting Baring and About around. and healthy winter. games. The Washington County The winner of the quilt spon- Sending sunshine, prayers, Sally Doten you say yes to any of these Children’s Chorus performed sored by the St. James Catholic and smiles to Pat Yardley, 454-2625 questions, you are far ahead Sunday afternoon at the Meth- Solidity is Betty Close. Betty, I Barb Gibson, the Murphy fam- of me. I have one of Santa’s odist Church in Baileyville. hope you enjoy cuddling under ily, Eileen Lewis, and Rhonda Well, here I sit watching “A reindeer standing tall on my These kids can sing!! Each one this pretty blanket. Lyons. Country Christmas” on ABC. walkway with an empty sleigh puts in long hours of practice. Janice Ferry is back home at Thought for the week: “In It’s more fun that trying to at- behind him. This is about as A good crowd enjoyed every Calais Methodist Home Com- any time of trouble, there’s a tempt to write something you good as it gets at the Doten moment of the program. plex. She had a knee replace- light at the end of the tunnel. might enjoy. Christ Eve is two residence. Sympathy is extended to the ment last month and is doing Just pray it isn’t an oncoming weeks from tonight. Are your Our handsome grandson, family of John Murphy. John well. Janice, it’s time for our train.” lights lit outside, is your tree Cooper Marden, spent Saturday passed away last week after a lunch date. Stay well; be strong; you are up, is your shopping done? If with us. His girlfriend, Lexi, long illness. Mark and Brenda Hornbrook loved. Princeton

Sandra Smith to make the station and historic members are true examples. gift cards. December 12 - Princeton preservation self-sufficient. A reminder to shop local A final special request. The Library Committee Meeting While I was substituting for Selectman Stephen Cilley of- for those unique gifts. Krafty Carle’s family matriarch, Ab- 5 p.m. Heidi at the library on Mon- fered to look into the condition Kreations has some really nice bie Joyce Carle Hett will be December 19 - Princeton day, Selectman John Leighton of the underside of the station home-crafted items and is open celebrating her 90th birthday Elementary School Christmas stopped in to donate a very spe- and the cost of moving it, and Wednesday - Saturday from 10 next week. Her five sons, Barry, Concert at 6 p.m. cial binder of historic Princeton I will look into grants. a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Princeton Va- David, Leonard, Ernest and December 21-30 - Princeton photographs. I promised that I On Saturday in Milbridge, riety has always had fun items Russell along with sixteen Elementary School Vacation would put together an index Hope Carle, Acalia Berry and of T-shirts, books, CDs, DVDs grandchildren, great-grandchil- December 24-25 - Princeton as I have for the other history Brooklin Berry represented about local subjects and a wide dren and even two great-great- Library Closed binders. Some of the photos are the North Woods 4-H Club as assortment of household items grandchildren will be wishing December 24-25 - Princeton the ones that are well-known princesses at the Downeast An- and children’s games, to name her the best. It would be a won- Town Office Closed scenes, but there are some that gel Pageant which supports the just a few. The Princeton Food derful surprise if she were to Note that garbage pickup I have never seen. So be sure Merrier Christmas Program. Mart has local food items and a receive birthday greeting cards scheduled for December 25 to visit the library and see this Acalia was selected as an am- gift card is always appreciated. from her Princeton friends. Her will be December 26. wonderful piece of Princeton bassador and all three will be The Old School House Restau- address is Room 4206 GSC, To send me news, just drop history. Also, note that there participating in the Baileyville rant has baked goods that can 10676 Marvin Jones Blvd., me a note princetonnews@ is a new policy at the library. parade. The 4-H motto is “to be ordered as well as candy. Dowling Park, FL 32064. outlook.com or give me a call Wifi will be available only dur- make the best better” and these Also, Irving and Freshies offer Town of Princeton Select- after 10 a.m. at 796-2261. My ing library hours. This change men’s’ Meetings-First and deadline to submit the column was voted on by the Princeton Third Tuesday each month at is 4 p.m. on Monday. Library Committee and the 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen. The rea- son for the reduction in wifi Garfield Street access was due to vandalism of Chadbourne Assisted Living the library during off hours by Apartments - Calais users as well as cigarette butts and other trash being dumped NOW ACCEPTING NEW RESIDENTS in the library parking lot. It was Accepting Applications for not an easy decision but the future 2 & 3 bedroom units! We accept Mainecare, private pay clients and insurance abuse became a constant issue, not a one-time event. Rent based on 30% of income, We accommodate the elderly, as well as those Last Tuesday Sharon Nor- Preference given to extremely low income: man and I attended the Princ- with intellectual and physical disabilities. eton Board of Selectmen’s 2 people: $26,460 / 3 people: $20,780 / 4 people: $25,100 meeting. It was important to us 5 people : $29,420 - 6 people: $33,740 to meet with them in person to Higher incomes may also qualify. Home-cooked meals • Laundry services let them know that our Friends Aid with personal care and with dispensing medications of Princeton group was down View property and print application at to us as members and that we Transportation to doctors’ appointments and activities could no longer offer the ac- www.mainedevelopment.com tivities that had done since the Maine Development Associates ~Private rooms available~ group was established in 2011. P.O. Box 2219, Bangor, ME 04402-2219 Since that time, members have (207) 947-6795 / 1-800-639-1747 / TTY Dial 711 For more information contact moved away or become busy Equal Housing Opportunity with families, and although we 207-952-0241 or 207-853-7267 have published our meetings and encouraged others to come and join, it was to no avail. This past year we worked with Princeton Parks and Recreation since they started to do Treats BOYNTON on Wheels and the Christmas WOODLAND Tree Lighting. We are hopeful MANOR that the younger members of MANOR the community will take over Baileyville Eastport some of these activities. Sharon Accepting Applications for will continue to help take care NOW AVAILABLE of Legacy Square and work 1 BR Apartments current 1 Bedroom Vacancy and on the history of the town as future 2BR, 1BR Handicap Accessible Units. reflected in the Friends Face- Rent based on 30% of income. book page. Heat, hot water and electric included. Rent based on 30% of adjusted monthly income, utilities included. Must be 62 or disabled of any age. I gave a brief presentation to Preference given to extremely low income: the board regarding the preser- vation of the train station. I sug- 1 person - $12,650 / 2 person - $16,460 / (Higher incomes may also qualify) Preference given to extremely low income: gested that instead of forming a View property and print application at 1 person - $12,650 / 2 person - $16,460 / 3 person - $20,780 / 4 person - $25,100 separate nonprofit that it could www.mainedevelopment.com or contact: (Higher incomes may also qualify) be more productive to form a group under the auspices of Maine Development Assoc. Maine Development Assoc. the town. We would not expect 1-800-639-1747 1-800-639-1747 the town to fund the preserva- tion of the train station project TTY Dial 711 TTY Dial 711 or (800) 437-1220 and would look to grants and Equal Housing Opportunity Equal Housing Opportunity fundraising activities in order PAGE 22

the scenes getting things ready Sanford, Gabriel Curtis, Fred with delicious food. Santa vis- for the party, and there are a Olsen, Ciara Norton, Sonja ited with all the kids and Joey lot of folks involved. Thank DePriest, Merle Knowles, Wallace entertained everyone Town News you to everyone who lugged Jr., Melanie Howard, Sherry with holiday tunes. It was a and tugged from and to the Carle, Tanya Wallace, Tracey great time; if you missed it Alexander/Crawford school and back again, those Wallace Braiser, Mary Jean you should try to attend next that decorated, tore down and Landry and Lew Dwelley, Jr. year. Sunday was a beautiful Cassie Oakes to the trails over the past sum- worked at the event, all cooks Good thoughts this week service at the People’s United mer and what still needs to be who brought a delicious array go to Emma Hill, Marilyn Methodist Church where folks The Alexander Grange met done. Other discussion in- of sandwiches, crockpots and Trafton, Judy Lincoln Murray, were able to remember loved for a regular meeting on De- cluded moving the trail over sweets and, of course, all of Pastor Randy Chretien, Judy ones gone on before us. Al- cember 5th. On the agenda by Whitney’s Original on those that took time to attend Clark, Debbie Sprague, Bar- ways very touching. were last-minute plans for the Route 9. The trail will most the event. This is truly a com- bara Landry, Miriam Libby, Let me know what you have Community Christmas Party, likely be moved to the old munity event and it is wonder- Elwin Daley, Kenneth Poole been up to so I can share it the upcoming Wreath Laying trail. Also, a new trail is be- ful to see folks of all genera- and Eva Rose Fairbrother. with my readers! Ceremony at the Town Office, ing discussed in the area of the tions gather together for fun. It was a very busy week for If you have news to share, a and discussion of the outside Nineteen Road. The club was Don’t forget the next Alex- me this past week between doc- group or club meeting, an ac- light and adjustments they encouraged to improve their ander event. On Saturday at tor’s appointments and shop- tivity, bragging rights for you need, among other things. The signage by the local MSA in- noon there will be a wreath ping in Bangor, volunteering or your family please do not evening ended with refresh- spector. The ATV Club and laid at the Veteran’s Memo- at the AES Library with Mom hesitate to contact me. My ments and conversation. The the Snowmobile Club work rial at the Alexander Town and finally getting back to the email address is ptcfan@hot- Lecturer’s Program consisted closely together on the trails to Office. This is part of the Beckett Center on Wednesday mail.com. Our phone number of sharing favorite Christmas keep them open. If you ride Wreaths Across America Pro- though I still am recovering is 454-2344 and you can con- memories. But the highlight either sleds or ATV’s, please gram. This wreath will be laid from that previous sickness. I tact me on my facebook page of the evening was the presen- consider joining the clubs to at the same time as the wreaths helped at the school preparing Cassie Oakes. You may also tation to Grange Veterans for help keep the trails open and in are being laid at the Arlington for the Community Christmas snail mail me at 1328 Airline time served. good condition. Many hands Cemetery in Washington D.C. Party and my reward was at- Road, Alexander, ME 04694. Also during the meeting, make for light work. Upcoming birthday wishes tending the event. There was a Lecturer, Debbie Hanson had The 2018 Community Christ- go to Keith Turner, Jennifer number of folks in attendance, the honor of presenting three mas Party is now in the record Grange members with Certifi- books. Folks came together to cates of Honor. The certificates enjoy food, conversation and Alexander School read “Maine State Grange and celebrate the holidays. Santa Following is the music schedule for December: Tuesdays: Potomac Grange #1 of Wash- was in attendance along with Cassie Oakes ington D.C., with all Grange’s Mrs. Claus and his elves. Each 10:45-11:20 Bucket Drumming and Rudolph choral song. 11:50-12:20 Flutes. across America salute (insert child in attendance left with Parents and guardians, a re- name) for their service for a goodie bag which included 12:20-12:50: Trumpets, Alto Sax and Clarinet. minder that students are not to be 12:50-1:15: Beginning Drums. their country.” Each certifi- books, candy and Christmas dropped off at school at 7:30 a.m. cate recognized each veteran’s trinkets. There was caroling 1:15-1:40: Advanced Drums. as there is no one on duty until Thursdays: years of service and conflict for the young and young at then. and branch of armed forces in heart and door prizes. If you 10:45-11:25 grades 4-8. The AES Holiday Concert on 12:20-1:10 Band (beginning drums join band at 12:45). which they served. Those re- missed this event you missed a Monday, December 17th will be- ceiving certificates were Dale good time. This event would Monday, December 17th: gin at 6 p.m. 10:45-11:20 grades 4-8. Holst, Lenny Hanson and Jim not happen if not for the folks December 21st will be an ear- Sullivan. at the Alexander Grange orga- 12:30 Dress Rehearsal for Holiday Concert. ly release day with dismissal at The concert order will be: grades 4-8, Grades pre-k, The Breakneck Mountain nizing and fundraising for the 11:15 a.m. for Christmas break. Sno-Riders had their first event, and they would like to kindergarten and 1st grade, grades 2 and 3 and Band. meeting of the season at the thank everyone who helped Club House on December fund this event again this year. 5th. There was a discussion They would also like to thank on what work had been done all the folks that worked behind Alexander/Crawford History By John Dudley & Cassie Oakes Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Pardon for Tracy The Lamb Orchard AN ISOLATED FARM ON ALEXANDER’S LOT 76 Carr who was convicted of the crimes CR 2005-00529 - Do you remember our article about Nathaniel Lamb and Larry Gorman published back on No- vember 10, 2016? That Nathaniel was born on this isolated home near the north edge of lot 76 (near Unlawful Trafficking in Scheduled drugs is now pending the south bound Foster Carlow’s blueberry fields off the Arm Road). The cellar is still visible! before the Governor and a hearing will be conducted in Was Nathaniel’s grandfather, also a Nathaniel, related to Samuel Bracket Lamb who arrived in Alexander about the same time? the Maine Department of Corrections Board Room, 25 From the Lamb stone at the Calais Cemetery, we read, “Nathaniel Lamb born July 11, 1803, Cornish (Me), died 1880 age 77-Almira (Carle) born November 16, 1812, Walsberg, York Co. died Tyson Drive, 3rd Floor in Augusta, on Thursday the 17th 1887 age 75-Married July 13, 1830”. of January 2019, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Their children were Seth (April 26, 1831) and Albert (January 25, 1835), born in Calais. Na- thaniel and Almira and two sons were in Alexander on the 1840 census, also a girl between the age of 15 and 20. Who was she? Son Seth married Harriet Brackett (October 9, 1833) of Robbinston on November 16, 1853; Reverand Sewall performed the wedding. The couple was in Calais when son George Avery was ATTENTION PRINCETON RESIDENTS born (March 18, 1855) and were living in Alexander when Nathaniel was born on June 3, 1860, after the census was recorded. Seth’s brother Albert then purchased the 90-acre Lamb Orchard Due to the upcoming holidays the Selectmen would like from Charles Dunn in 1861. residents to know the following information: Is this another Lamb family, or are they all related? Samuel Bracket Lamb (January 8, 1808) born in Windham, ME married Margaret Lovina Ste- phenson on December 3, 1807, and were in Alexander with her parents when married on January • Garbage pickup regularly scheduled for December 25, 2018 3, 1830. will be December 26, 2018. The Lamb children of Samuel and Margaret were Irene Ingalls (June 3, 1830), Elisha William (December 26, 1831), Hannah Eliza (July 12, 1833), Margaret Lydia (August 26, 1835), Samuel Bracket (March 5, 1838), Elizabeth Stephenson and Lucy Edgerly, twins (March 31, 1841) and • The Princeton Town Office will be closed Jessie (ca 1847). Monday, December 24, 2018 Records tell that Hannah Eliza married Charles Card and bore him 16 children. and Samuel Bracket Lamb died on May 23, 1857. His widow lived for 30 more years; we follow her Tuesday, December 25, 2018 by census records. In 1860 Margaret Lamb, 52, and 13-year old twins Lucy and Elizabeth, were in observation of Christmas. together. In 1870 Margaret Lamb 67 was a “domestic” for Charles and Eliza Card and in 1880 was “mother-in-law” in the Card home. Who were these Lambs found in the Alexander Vital Records? They were Jessie R. Lamb who • Garbage will be picked up married Susan Apt on November 30, 1870; Almira Lamb who married on June 2, 1830; William I. Tuesday, January 1, 2019 as scheduled McAllister of St. Stephen and moved to Alexander; Ornamental D. Lamb of Calais who married Emma L. Strout of Alexander on October 9, 1867; and James Lamb (ca 1780) who lived alone The Princeton Town Office will be closed Tuesday, January here in 1840. 1, 2019 in observation of New Year’s Day. Do you live in the Cooper area and want to provide The Calais Advertiser The Selectmen will meet at the Princeton Town Office with news each week, such as local events, resident news and more? Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 6:30 PM as scheduled. Email the editor, Lura, or call 207-454-3561. PAGE 23 Sharon’s Recipes Town News Real Quick Chili 1 lb. ground beef • 1/2 tsp. salt Calais 1/3 cup chopped onions 16 oz. can kidney beans, undrained • 1 cup water 1/2 cup bbq sauce • 1 tbsp chili powder Sharon Frost ous jobs she has held at Calais Brown meat, drain. Add onion, cook until tender, stir in 454-3339 Hospital since 1976. She will remaining ingredients. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often. be greatly missed, but deserv- December Flower: Narcissus ing for her time devoted to the Birthstone: Topaz hospital. December 15 Bill of Rights St. Anne’s Cookie Fair held Corn Pudding Fruit Dip Day (USA) last week was a great success. 17 oz. can cream corn 8 oz. cream cheese Place conifers, holly, pine So many varieties of cookies, 1/2 cup each evaporated milk and whole milk spread cones and winter berries in a lots of helpers. Great turn out at 3 tbsp. sugar and flour • 3 Eggs 1/4 cup marshmallow wooden box for seasonal cheer. St. Anne’s for the Spanish. 1 tsp. vanilla fluff Winter begins, December 21st, Cut the Cake: Mollie McAr- 2 tbsp. melted butter. 3 tbsp. raspberry as the days lengthen, so the cold thur, Jane Follis, Mary McLel- Beat eggs with fork, beat in sugar and flour. Beat in corn, milk preserves strengthens. lan, Lisa Howard, Amy O’Brien, and vanilla. Pour into 8” pan and bake 350 degrees for Serve with fresh fruit. Gather around the Christmas Karen Thomas, Heidi Williams, 50 minutes. Serves 6, serve hot or cold. tree and have some family fun. Julie Hardy, Brian Nichols. Calais Regional Hospital It was a chilly, sunny day on Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar will Thursday with lots of shoppers stores, have a snack and meet Remember be held Dec. 12th in the CRH out and about, so I thought it friends. The holiday lights were classroom at 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. time to journey to St. George, twinkling and the air was cold America is Homemade food, jams, jellies, stopping first to visit my aunt and crisp - Christmas is near. still at War in fudge, crafts, lots of surprises, in Pennfield. Her decorations There is nothing cozier than special drawings, see you there! were beautiful. We shared coming in from the cold to be Afghanistan. We accept donations and baked cookies, chocolates and lots greeted by a smile, hot cocoa goods. of family news. From there to and freshly baked treats. https://secure.uso.org/ Quoddy Voices present A the mall where the stores were The Annual Holmestead FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 23, 2018 Glorious Noel, Dec. 14th, 7 filled with Christmas; one could Christmas Party was held on p.m. and Dec. 16th, 3 p.m. East- browse for hours. Then it was Saturday evening starting with port Arts Center. time to stop to see my brother a buffet. The table was beauti- THE TV CROSSWORD Christmas Cantata on Dec. and his wife. She had just fin- fully set up with a ham platter, by Jacqueline E. Mathews 16th at Baring Baptist as well as ished 4-5 dozen sugar cookies, macaroni/cheese, tossed green a Candlelight Service Dec. 23rd so I had a bag to eat on the way salad, jellied salads, grapes, at 10:30 a.m. home. I saw a few deer on the cheeses and rolls. An awesome A beautiful roast beef sup- side of the road that didn’t seem punch was enjoyed with choco- per was served to the Hospital too friendly, and a lot of traf- late pie and other tasty desserts. Auxiliary on Monday. Gladys fic. Then it was time to bunk in, I was able to view some old Greenlaw and I hosted it this make some calls and do some circa 1800-2000 tapes, what year. The tables were decorat- cards. Never a dull moment. a booming era back then. The ed with some help from some Friday evening was beautiful buffet was provided by Jerry volunteer auxiliary members, on Main St, Calais. The stores LaPointe, Al Churchill, Fred a lovely salad was served, the were well decorated, lights were Becker and Jo. Jerry is quite the tasty meal was followed by pies, gleaming, and people gathered caterer, everything must be in tea and coffee. Then it was on to to watch the Santa Claus Pa- its place. our meeting where we had door rade. I personally thought this Mt. View Chamber Singers prizes and a gift exchange. was one of the best ones I’ve presents Carols in the Round Jane Hinton Follis retires on seen. After the parade people at 7 p.m. St. Anne’s Episcopal December 13th from the vari- had the chance to browse the Church.

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The Schoolhouse looks charm- Evans at 796-2006 for more be more important than ever to ing with lights in the windows information! Support your lo- try to keep the coyotes at bay and a beautiful Christmas tree cal club! to reduce the pressure on the Town News on the lawn. Thanks to The Remember the GLS Christ- deer. Hopefully, we can take Shamels and the Millers for mas bird count is coming up 100 or more out this year. We Grand Lake Stream cutting and decorating the tree on December 14, 2018. Con- fell a bit short of our average and the building. Also thanks tact the Land Trust for details. of 100 last year so we need to Dave McCullough the Ukulele Group and lots to the Schaefers for the idea 207-796-2100 get 140 this year to hold our of laughter with the Yankee and lights for the dam. Grand “Hello everyone it’s that time average. I think it’s possible The Women to Women had Swap. Thanks to Judy Miller Lake Stream certainly looks of year again! It seems that so we need all the participation a wonderful Christmas Party for decorating our tree and the like Christmas! Thank you, there are an overabundance of we can get. Every coyote we last week with wonderful food, tables. Grand Lake Stream is Sue, for the article. coyotes this year coupled with take I guarantee will not bother a wonderful performance by looking very festive these days. Remember that the Snow- early snow in this neck of the the deer the rest of the winter! mobile Club is still collecting woods. This makes for a tough That’s a promise!” bottles and cans! Call Linda start for the deer herd. It will “Prizes will be awarded for every coyote, plus the biggest MAINE INDIAN EDUCATION male, biggest female and a ran- INDIAN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL Princeton Elementary School is seeking a dom drawing. Each contestant temporary Ed Tech for Special Education. gets one chance in the random drawing and each coyote en- Full-Time Positions - Open Immediately tered is another chance in the Must have proper certification. drawing. ( $200 for biggest and • Paraprofessional II • If interested, send resume to:Superintendent of Schools $200 for biggest female and PO Box 580, Baileyville, ME . 04694 $200 for the random drawing). • Special Education Paraprofessional III • or email [email protected] The remainder of the monies raised will then be divided into Applicants for ed. tech. positions must have at least 60 college All applications can be found on our website at the total coyotes registered into the contest. Every con- credits (II) or 90 college credits (III). www.aos90.org under job opportunities testant who registers a coyote Both positions require CHRC and the successful candidate must will then be paid for each coy- submit to substance abuse testing per school committee policy. this position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found ote registered. (example: Total purse $3,600, 100 coyotes en- Regionally-competitive pay scale and full-family medical tered, $600 paid to prize win- insurance. ners and $3,000 divided by 100 SANITARIAN coyotes each contestant is then Apply to: Superintendent of Schools paid $30 for each coyote regis- FOOD PROCESSING tered.)” Thanks, Aaron Smith Maine Indian Education for bringing us up to date. 39A Union Street, Calais, ME 04619 • 207-454-2126 Jasper Wyman & Son is seeking “In reviewing a recent ar- Contact: [email protected] a dependable sanitation worker to ticle by a local guide the coy- work in our Cherryfield plant. otes have already killed and MIE Paraprofessional applications available at: brought down one deer in the Should have prior experience with food facility sanitation includ- Big Lake Area. This is not a http://www.mie.bie.edu/ ing cleaning chemicals, but will train the right person. You will be pretty sight.” responsible for ensuring that processing lines are properly cleaned Our Snow Rabbit and Club Accepting applications until suitable candidates are found. and sanitized at the end of normal operating hours and into the early sleds are fueled and ready to hit the trails grooming as soon morning hours. Easy commute just off Route 1 in Cherryfield. Native American Preference/Equal Opportunity Employer as we get more snow! The next breakfast meeting of the This is a year round, night shift position. Hours are 9 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. Snowmobile Club will be held Monday – Friday. Competitive pay starting at $12.00, plus shift differen- on Saturday, December 29 at 9 tial. Higher rates of pay for sanitation experience. Additional hours will a.m. at The Pine Tree Store. MAINE INDIAN EDUCATION be required by the demands of the position from time to time. Benefits At The Pine Tree Store all include: Medical, Dental, company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, STD, is well, and they are looking Beatrice Rafferty School forward to having snow and LTD, and 401K Matching Savings Plan. Go to www.wymans.com to to welcome all the “sledders” Special Education Paraprofessional III print an application or: who love to come gas up their Behavioral Intensive Needs Provider sleds and fuel up their appe- Please contact: Jasper Wyman & Son tites and enjoy the great out-of- Immediate Opening April Norton, Human Resources Director doors here in Eastern Maine. Found this old tale in an old (Readvertised) P.O. Box 100, Milbridge, ME 04658 Fax: (207) 546-3311 • [email protected] book with stories of the way life used to be. “As incredible Successful candidate must be appropriately-certified (023) or certifiable and Jasper Wyman & Son is registered with the Department of Homeland as it sounds, men and women submit to substance abuse testing as required by the school committee. Security E-Verify (employment eligibility) program and an EOE/AA took baths only twice a year (May and October). Women Salary and benefits are regionally-competitive. kept their hair covered, while men shaved their heads (be- Qualifications: cause of lice and bugs) and • Knowledge of behavior management strategies necessary. Certified Medical wore wigs. Wealthy men • Ability to implement behavior plans and individual education could afford good wigs made Assistant of wool. They couldn’t wash plans needed. Full time position, Monday through Friday the wigs, so to clean them • Successful candidate will be able to closely collaborate with they would carve out a loaf of IEP team members to manage student behaviors, implement Market competitive salary; 100% employer paid health, bread, put the wig in the shell IEPs and behavior plans, support students in the regular and and bake it for 30 minutes. dental, vision premiums; 8 Holidays; The heat would make the wig special education settings in both small groups and as a 1:1, 9 days off in first year. big and fluffy, hence the term and support students’ unique needs as appropriate. “Big Wig”. Today we often •Willingness to learn and use Safety Care strategies. Eastport Health Care has an immediate opening for a full time CMA use the term “here comes the in the Machias Family Practice office. The position requires excellent big wig” because someone ap- pears to be or is powerful and Apply to: people skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced wealthy”. Superintendent of Schools medical office environment. Must have proficient computer skills and The wreath-making event Maine Indian Education possess excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. was attended by 28 people and Electronic medical record experience is a plus. a variety of wreaths and other 39A Union Street, Calais, ME 04619 • 207-454-2126 Christmas decorations were Contact: [email protected] Please submit cover letter and resume to: made. A great time was had by all. Thanks, Land Trust! Eastport Health Care, Inc. Have a great week! Your Accepting applications until Friday, December 14, 2018. Attn: Roxy Woodworth, H.R. Coordinator humble correspondent, Dave 30 Boynton St., Eastport, ME 04631 McCullough. Contact 207- MIE Paraprofessional Application available at www.mie.bie.edu [email protected] 712-8294 or dmccull1@ maine.rr.com. Native American Preference/Equal Opportunity Employer Eastport Health Care is an equal opportunity employer & provider PAGE 25 Prue Maxwell to Receive Two Scholarships From Husson University Husson University announced today that Calais, ME resident, Prue Maxwell, will receive a $3,000 Provost's Leadership Scholarship and a $1,000 Legacy Scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. Maxwell is a first-year student who is currently enrolled in Husson's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Merit scholarships at Husson University, like these, are awarded on the basis of academic achievement. See page 26 for more student scholarship recipients.

DSP/CRMA

Immediate Openings Sunrise Opportunities currently has openings for SIGN-ON BONUS! Direct Support Professionals /Certified Residential Medication Aides at the Calais Boarding Home: Full Time/Part-Time C.N.A-Multiple Shifts Full, Part Time and On Call positions available Essential Job Duties: Caring for primary residents in all ADL areas. Requires good customer service skills, flexibility, focus on creating homelike environment that puts residents rights and choices first. Candidate Generous Pay Scale with shift differential pay will scan and administer medications to residents ensuring they receive the necessary care and services Generous benefits package to include vacation, sick & to attain the highest practicable, physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being in accordance to the plan holiday pay; health & dental insurance, matching 403b of care. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and great customer service required. Willingness to retirement and more….. change to promote improvement in care as needed. Ability to interact with residents and co-workers with Training is provided. a positive “can do attitude”, must be a team player and communicate well with all staff. Requirements: C.N.A/M certificate in good standing with the State of Maine Registry For more information and to receive an application contact: Kaila Ross Marshall Healthcare, LLC, 16 Beal Street, Machias, ME. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, (207) 454-0158 • [email protected] or [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastport Residential Care Facility currently has openings for Mental Health Rehabilitation Technicians (MHRT I).

We are seeking applicants who are interested in working with adults with disabilities to develop and Calais Regional Hospital, a Critical Access Hospital, is currently maintain the daily living skills necessary to remain oriented, healthy, and safe in a residential setting. accepting applications to join our team of caregivers:

Sign On Bonus! Director of Facilities: Full-time, 40 hours per week. The Direc- New Generous Pay Scale with shift differential pay tor of Facilities is responsible for all activities related to plant Generous benefits package to include vacation, sick & holiday pay; health & dental insurance, maintenance operations, safety, security and environmental matching 403b retirement and more….. services. Position requires a State of Maine Stationary Steam Training is provided. Engineer 4th Class License or the ability to obtain within one year. A strong working knowledge of plumbing, mechanical, electrical, masonry, carpentry, refrigeration, heating, air condi- Interested in becoming part of this team? For more information and to receive an application tioning and ventilating systems, steam and hot water boilers and contact: Eastport Residential Care Facility oil burners, utilities equipment, electrical systems, air controls, 4 Clark Street, Eastport, ME 04631 • 207-853-4540 • www.sun-rise.tv sterilizers, systems computers and gaseous related systems is required. A bachelor degree in electrical or mechanical en- Equal Opportunity Employer gineering or an associate degree in electrical construction or equivalent experience is required. Candidate must have at least two years proven leadership experience. Sharing in on-call ro- tation required. COOK Clinical Information Specialist: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Maine Veterans’ Homes Machias clinical experience preferred. Experience with computer systems facility is seeking a temporary required. full time (40-hour) Cook. Other Vacancies: C.N.A.’s The Cook is responsible for safe food handling, preparation of food served in the facility, all Food Services Worker production matters, and some therapeutic needs of the resident. Medical Assistants Prior food services experience required, Prior experience in institutional food preparation MT/MLT for Laboratory preferred. Physical Therapists If you would like to have a job that you can truly be proud of, Maine Veterans’ Homes is the place Receptionist at CRMS for you. For immediate consideration, you may mail / e-mail a cover letter and resume to: Registered Nurses – ED, Inpatient, Surgery MAINE VETERANS’ HOME - MACHIAS Respiratory Therapist Food & Nutrition Services Manager Revenue Cycle Director 32 Veterans Way, Machias, ME 04654 Director of Health Information Management (207) 255-2405 or 1-877-866-4669 Sleep Lab Techs [email protected] Check out all our postings on our website for details & Equal Opportunity Employer apply online at www.calaishospital.org or to request an Maine Veterans’ Homes is a public, not for profit organization committed to providing skilled application, call 207-454-9303. nursing and rehabilitation, long-term residential and dementia care to veterans, their spouses, widows, widowers, and gold star parents. Equal Opportunity Employer PAGE 26 Celtic Group, Coig, Donates to Local Husson University Food Pantry Announces 2018-2019 Merit Scholarship Recipients Husson University is pleased program, will receive a $3,000 to share their 2018 annual list of Husson's Academic Transfer merit scholarship recipients. Award. Willow Newman of Cooper, Brian Lunn of Jonesport, ME, ME, a first-year student enrolled a first-year student enrolled in in Husson's Undeclared program, Husson's Bachelor of Science will receive a $2,000 Dean's in Communications Technology Leadership Scholarship. with a concentration in Video Kaitlin Barrett of Calais, ME, a Production program, will receive sophomore enrolled in Husson's a $3,000 Provost's Leadership Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship.

DECH Birth To Cherise Wagster and Ezekiel Flick of Baileyville, ME., a boy, Gabriel Reath Flick, born on December 5, 2018, weigh- ing 7 lbs., 8 oz., 20 inches long.

At the recent Celtic Christmas Show, the Celtic Super Group from Cape Breton, Coig, took up a quick collection for the local food pantry. The next day they met with the food pantry director, Father David Sivret at Calais High School and presented an envelope to him with $157 cash. Father David said he would designate the funds to the Backpack Program and thanked the group. Pictured left to right are Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Father David Sivret, Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach. (Submitted photo)

FOR RENT IN CALAIS

Three bedroom house, Immediate Opening large kitchen, LR, DR, with two bathrooms on SIGN-ON BONUS! Spring street. Large yard. $650 plus utilities. Full-Time R.N. Charge Nurse Shift: 40 Hours/Week. Days, Evenings First, last, security, references and lease Essential Job Duties: Caring for primary residents in all ADL required. Call or text areas. Requires good customer service skills, flexibility, focus 207-214 7176 or on creating homelike environment that puts residents rights text 540-588-6803. and choices first. Direct nursing care to residents, must have experience in assessing residents, direct supervision of day to day activities performed by nursing assistants. Supervisor must 7,000 FT. OF ensure compliance with current federal and state standards and regulations. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and great WAREHOUSE customer service. Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude. SPACE LTC experience & electronic charting experience preferred. AVAILABLE! Requirements: Registered Nurse in good standing with the State RENT ALL OR PARTIAL. Loading dock and overhead of Maine Board of Nursing. doors and office. Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC Call 454-7712, 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387 with questions, 214-9136 or 214-7497 or [email protected]

FURNISHED AND UNFUR- MODERN NEWLY REN- LARGE 1 BEDROOM IN NISHED 1 AND 2 BDRM OVATED SUITE OF OF- CALAIS. All utilities includ- APTS in Calais and Bai- FICES. 5 offices with kitchen ed. Very inexpensive. Call leyville. Contact 214-0033 handicap accessible bathroom, 853-3101 after 7 p.m. Heidi Holley: 207- parking lot. Heat, electric and FOR RENT 347-0880 AC included 214-9136 or 454- SINGLE COUPLE APT. 7712 Very clean and very reason- Spacious single FURNISHED EFFICIENCY able rent. $375 per month or story 2 bedroom APTS - Located in Baileyville. TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX less. 207-454-3573, leave apartment Heat, electric and cable TV IN WOODLAND. Private clear message. 1200 sq. ft. apartment has Auctions on included. Laundry available driveway and yard area. W/D ceramic tiled kitchen/dining room, on premises. No pets allowed. hook up. Lease and deposit full bath and carpeted living Sundays at 1:00 Call for more info. 427-6698 required. 952-0301 room. All appliances included, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator, Jack Fortier 1 OR 2 BDRM APTS AND FURNISHED STUDIO with dishwasher, & garbage disposal. Auctioneer #auc1625 STOREFRONT available washer/dryer all inclusive. $1,100/mo includes HEAT, heated 1 Washington Street, in Calais and Princeton. 949- 207-952-0241 attached garage, water/septic, Calais • 207-904-8619 1321 mowing, shoveling & plowing 3 BEDROOM HOUSE lo- of snow and garbage removal. We buy and accept ONE BEDROOM AND EF- cated at 221 South Street, Cal- Located on riverfront property. consignments, jewelry & coins. FICIENCY APARTMENTS ais for rent. $750. Tenant is 12-GAUGE-Over-under, Italian. Like new. $500. 214- www.cousinsrealtyonline.com One item or whole 91 North St. Calais. Call 952- responsible for own utilities. 207-214-6030 households. 9097. 207-952-0241 2000. PAGE 27 Meddybemps Linda Baniszeski ment last month. Also thoughts to share some Christmas cheer. and prayers for Kenny Gibson. Everyone brought yummy ap- It’s beginning to look a lot like He is blessed that Diane and son petizers. New residents Terry Christmas! The decorations are Jason help him to get around. and Dawn Lingle got to meet Immediate Openings going up across our little town The lake ice was 9” deep on most of the neighbors. It was community. our cove last week. It is prob- also fortunate for us that Meg Happy December birthday ably thicker by now due to many Rothberg was in town at their Full Time/Per Diem Dietary Aide blessings to Mary McLellan on nights with single digit tempera- lakefront property and was able Full Time and Per Diem Housekeeping/Laundry December 14, Tammi Smith on tures. It is supposed to warm up to be officially welcomed to the the 16th and Pete Trouant on a bit, but it will be a while before cove by the group. Sergio and Essential Job Duties: To assist in serving food, setting up trays, the 18th. the ice thaws. As always, be safe Scuffy got to say hello to each plating up desserts, handling food, washing & handling dishes, put- Continuing get well wishes on the ice! other with welcoming sniffs to Mona Van Wart, now home A group of Reynolds Cove res- and hugs. ting away freight and making sure the kitchen is stocked and clean recovering from a hip replace- idents got together this weekend for the next shift. Check food temps make sure units are stocked, maintain food sanitation at all times. Are you a Requirements: Ability to interact with residents and co-workers in a positive manner; is a team player and communicates well with Cer�fied/Registered all staff. Must be flexible and be able to get along with others. Medical Assistant Send resume to: Marshall Healthcare, LLC. 16 Beal St., Machias. Call 207-255-3387with questions, looking for that or [email protected] perfect job? CLASS A - CDL - TRUCK DRIVER St. Croix Regional Family Health Center Full-Time or Part-Time If you are focused on excellence in care and Looking for a driver to haul roundwood and also have strive for posi�ve outcomes for children, families, general maintenance knowledge of truck and trailer. Jobs and individuals, we want to talk to you.

are presently located in Topsfield area. Benefits include health and dental insurance, vacations and holidays. Join our commi�ed team of professionals. Experienced Only Please. We offer compe��ve wages and benefits.

THOMPSON TRUCKING, INC. Please send resume to: THOMPSON FOREST SERVICES 207-794-6101 Corinne LaPlant, Execu�ve Director St. Croix Regional Family Health Center HIRED TRUCKS WANTED 136 Mill Street, Princeton, ME 04668 scr�c.org

To haul T/L Wood Products SCRFHC is an equal opportunity provider and employer Full-Time or Backhauls. Job located in Topsfield/Woodland area. Fish Processing Technicians THOMPSON TRUCKING, INC. True North Maine Inc., a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., 207-794-6101 a dynamic and growing east coast family company with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, has immediate openings for Plant Service Writer/Advisor Production Workers at our Machiasport, ME facility.

The V.L. Tammaro Oil Co. Inc. currently has an opening for a Founded in 1985, Cooke Aquaculture Inc. has grown from a small family business to the world’s largest independent, full-time service writer/advisor to handle customer needs in fully-integrated producer of Atlantic salmon and related products. The company remains family owned and based in our service department. Blacks Harbour, NB, with operations throughout Atlantic Canada, Maine, Chile, Spain and Scotland. Cooke Aquaculture is committed to responsible and sustainable seafood production and the delivery of high quality products through a Job responsibilities include answering customer service calls, number of brands and sales offices throughout Canada, the US and internationally. The company is also a proud partner and supporter of a variety of community-based organizations and events. scheduling and creating repair orders for our growing service department, dispatching technicians to service calls and heating Positions offer full-time year round employment, competitive hourly rates and a competitive benefit package. jobs as well as clerical support for the service department and service manager. Candidate must have the ability to multi-task in Primary duties will include setting up and operating machines to clean, cut, process and package fish products according to SOP; checking products and packaging for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards and performing a fast work environment. corrective adjustments as required; cutting, cleaning and trimming fish prior to marketing or further process; scraping We offer excellent wage and benefit packages including paid away scales; cutting and separating fillets and removing scrap parts and pin bones using knives and pliers; checking fish holidays, paid vacations, paid health insurance as well as dental fillets to determine optimal number and size of fillet sections; cutting sections according to specifications and placing in and 401K. container for weighing. This position requires standing for long periods of time using hand tools. Candidates can request applications online by going to A general understanding of the processing line is considered an asset; however, on the job training is available. www.vltammaro.com or by calling us or stopping by one of our Come join the team where growing health fish, families and communities are a way of life. two offices in Baileyville and in Calais. Please forward your resume, in confidence, to: V.L. Tammaro is an EOE. Cooke Aquaculture Inc. Attn: Human Resources 133 Smalls Point Road Machiasport, ME 04655 fax (207) 255-4350 117 Main Street Woodland - 427-6500 [email protected]

325 North Street, Calais, Maine - 454-7500 True North Maine Inc. appreciates all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. PAGE 28 Billy Howard

Broker • 1-207-214-7886 Calais Office Eastport Office Lubec Office 207-733-5511 Licensed Real Estate Broker 207-454-2525 207-853-2626 Maine’s Down East Specialists 353 North St. 183 County Rd. 171 County Rd.

508 Cannon Hill Road, Perry: A contemporary with 3 bed, 2 bath, over looking the bay. Home was built in 1989, has a #2247: 10 Lowell Street, Calais: Great visibility and location with off street parking! A downtown commercial building with fireplace, large attached two car garage, the second floor is all open. Great ocean views & has ocean frontage. Home ground level retail space and 5 apartment units. Walking distance to downtown amenities. $79,000 needs some TLC, but has a ton of potential! $194,900

585 Bingo Road, Waite: Don’t miss the chance to own a newer home for less than you can rent. Area is prime for hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, and other outdoor recreation. The front yard is large and features beautiful, large pine and other trees, 1 acre of land gives you privacy and freedom. There is a large, open kitchen and living room area, walk in pantry, and a large room adjoining the living room this room includes floor-to-ceiling built in cabinets and shelves. There are 9 foot ceilings throughout M1 L50 Tomah Stream, Waite: A rare opportunity to own a camp on Tomah Stream with 50+/- acres with 850’+/- shore- the home. Fujitsu heat pump helps warm and front on the stream, is very private with ROW to property, also has power! In the middle of the real sportsman’s paradise! cool the house. $112,900 $125,000

293 River Road, Calais: A 3 bed, 2 bath Victorian style 828 Main Street, Calais: This home wont last long! This dor- #4051: 34 Downes Street, Calais: A New England farm 51 Downes Street, Calais: A 3 bed, 1 bath home in the home on River Road just south of town, with a 1+/- acre big mered cape sits on the water side of Hinkley Hill with beautiful house with 3 or 4 beds, 1 ½ bath, fireplace, HWBB heat, center of town. Home has HWBB heat, hardwood floors, yard. Home has a 2 car garage & a one car garage/game lawn down to the St. Croix River. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, mud hardwood floors, hot top drive, & 2 car garage. Wonderful open front porch, one car garage, big yard & has many room, also has large eat in kitchen & 2 enclosed porches. A room, sun porch, full walk out foundation, attached 2 car ga- downtown location! $115,000 renovations & updates! $139,000 great location & a great family home! $170,000 rage, 2 heat pumps and much more! $209,000

1036 Ayers Junction, Charlotte: A nice raised ranch nestled in the country with 3 acres, 3 bed 1 ½ bath, partially 1264 Ayers Junction Road, Charlotte: An Antique Cape style home on 27+/- acres with 3 bed 1 ½ bath. Home has had finished basement with family room, large 2 story 28x32 garage with 10’ doors & much more! Just 15 minutes to town extensive foundation work, new metal roof, new boiler, inside is dated to the era, has a 2 car garage, also has a big barn amenities, less than 5 minutes to lakes, trails & farm stands! A great central location between Calais, Eastport & Machias! with new foundation work. A great spot for a gentleman’s farm, has that antique charm! $94,900 $175,000

2297 Airline Road, Crawford: A 2 bed, 1 bath Ranch with 485 Arm Road, Crawford: 80 +/- acres with 12 acres of it 105A & 107 Water Street, Eastport: Renovated multi-unit a lot of potential on 67+/- acres on Route 9. 16+/- acres is in blueberries. Has a house that needs much repair or to 19 Sullivan Street, Eastport: A 2 bed, 1 bath home in the on Water Street in Downtown Eastport, overlooking the blueberry fields that have been rock picked. Near lakes & be town down, but has a 4 car garage that could be saved! center of town with many upgrades from heating system to downtown port & Passamaquoddy Bay. First floor is retail, ATV trails! $119,000 Has a drilled well and septic. $79,000 metal roof. Home is a 2 minutes walk to the breakwater or to 2nd floor is a one bed studio apt. with waterside decks on the school. Move in ready! $109,500 both levels! Lots of potential! Move in ready! $264,000

#2835: Carson Road, Calais: 13.78 acres with road front- Charlotte Road, Charlotte: A 44 +/- acre wooded lot on #2276: Ridge Road, Cutler: Approximately 100 acres of 19 Kendall Head Road, Eastport: A remarkable piece of age on US Route 1 & Carson Road, surveyed & soil tested, the Charlotte Road that would make a great firewood lot woods, fields and blueberries on Little Machias Bay with land with 50+ acres on Passamaquoddy Bay with the most property is high level ground, with views of St. Croix & Can- or home site! $39,900 views of the islands. 500’+ of shore frontage and 1,100’ of picturesque views of Eastport, Deer Isle & Campobello ada, waiting for your new home! $75,000 road frontage on both sides of the road! $179,500 N.B., almost 360 degree views from atop of the property. Truly a one of a kind property. $299,000