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HOLIDAY CASH CALENDAR Julie Porter-Chase photo $3000 Payout! $10 TO ENTER RAFFLE RUNS DEC 1-31 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE SVFCU HHelpelp WWantedanted ENDING HUNGER IN MAINE CAMPAIGN 3LWWV¿HOG1HZSRUW PPageage 1313 ZZZVYIFXPHFRP The Eastern Gazette * Your HomeTown AdVantage November 13 - 19, 2015 Page 1 What’s next after sheriff’s offi ce referendum defeat? by Mike Lange In addition, voters in many of might be the best choice if the fi re the voters, I think it will pass.” the building as being ‘high-end’ DOVER-FOXCROFT – By a the smaller communities like marshal condemns the building As police chief, Pickel said that rather than a basic structure,” relatively close margin, Pisca- Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Med- due to code violations, and the there was no question that a re- Trask said. “Plus, there were very taquis County voters rejected ford and Parkman also voted county has to act quickly,” Lizotte placement offi ce is needed. “I’m few people at the public hearings a measure last week for a new against it. wrote surprised they’ve stuck it out and the voter turnout was very sheriff’s offi ce to replace a centu- Still, the need for the new facil- 2. Establish a building capital there for this long,” he said. low.” ry-old building that’s considered ity is still apparent, said interim reserve account and put money Greenville Town Manager John Trask said that some people cramped and unsafe. County Manager Tom Lizotte. away in the annual county bud- Simko said he was surprised questioned why the new offi ce The ballot question would have “On the positive side, 48 percent get over a period of time and build to see the referendum defeated needed an exercise room “when authorized a $610,000 general of the voters approved it,” Lizotte the new offi ce without going into overall “but not surprised that we have the YMCA right in town” obligation bond to construct a said. “Keep in mind that a certain debt. But Lizotte cautioned that most voters turned it down in and a wash bay “when there’s a 3,000 square foot, single-story percentage of the population will this would raise the county bud- Greenville. The voters here knew new car wash under construction structure on a county-owned lot. not vote for bonds of any type. I get every year, and force the sher- next to nothing about it. We re- right down the street.” But despite unanimous support also think the further away from iff’s department to stay in their ally needed to have an informa- But Sheriff John Goggin said from the county commissioners Dover-Foxcroft you are, the less current headquarters for fi ve or tional meeting in Greenville.” that the new building “was not with no noticeable public opposi- chance you’ll have seen the cur- six more years. The closest public hearing pri- going to have an exercise room – tion, the measure was defeated rent building and are aware of its 3. Negotiate with a private or to the referendum was held in not as long as I’m sheriff.” Goggin 1,429 - 1,323. problems.” company to build a new sheriff’s Monson and Simko said it con- said that plans called for a locker Dover-Foxcroft voters easily Lizotte, in a memo to the county offi ce on the same lot and sign a fl icted with a workshop meeting room with showers for the staff, approved the question, 358-261, commissioners, suggested some long-term lease with an option of the Greenville Board of Select- not a fi tness center. “I think some and it also passed in Guilford and alternatives which will more to buy. “This avoids having the men. guys wanted some weights in the Sangerville. than likely be discussed at their county incur long-term debt or “Most taxpayers in Greenville room, but that was not part of the However, Brownville voters re- November 17 meeting. seek voter approval for bonding,” grasp that we pay either the larg- plan,” he said. jected the question by a vote of These include: Lizotte said. est or second-largest share of the Goggin agreed with Trask 118-75 and Greenville residents 1. Reduce the size of the build- 4. Renovate the existing build- county budget, so there would be that low voter turnout and Pis- turned it down, 227-135. In Milo, ing and the cost, and try the coun- ing for continued use. But Lizotte a natural resistance to growth in cataquis County voters’ reputa- it lost by two votes, 148-146. ty referendum vote again. “This added, “I don’t know of anyone expenses for the county,” Simko tion for frugality were a factor who favors this. It would be ex- said. “But I think a well-attended in the loss. “I think some of some pensive and you end up with a informational meeting explaining towns like Greenville may have 130-year-old building that is still the needs of the oldest portion of been concerned about the effect too small to meet the sheriff’s of- the Piscataquis County govern- on their property taxes,” he said. fi ce needs.” ment complex would have made a “Others may have thought that Damien Pickel, the town man- signifi cant difference in how the if we’ve been using the building ager and police chief of Milo, vote went here in Greenville.” this long, there’s no reason why said that he feels the price tag Fred Trask, chairman of the we can’t stay in it a few years lon- was too high. “Wearing my town county commissioners, said that ger. Sometimes funding for law Thank you for your vote of confidence. manager’s hat, I think the sher- many factors could have caused enforcement falls at the bottom of iff’s department asked for a little the demise of the referendum. the totem pole.” Stay informed, attend meetings. too much,” he said. “If they bring “People in this county are pretty Marcia Delaware back a slimmed-down version to frugal, and I think they perceived ,W¶V7LPHWRJHW\RXU+HDULQJ7HVWHGDW Dexter Town Council 'RYHU$XGLRORJ\¶V1RYHPEHU(YHQW
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ABBOT’S OLDEST RESIDENT – The Abbot Board of Selectmen presented Joseph Litchauer with the Boston Post Cane on November 5, honoring him as the town’s oldest resident. Litchauer, a World War II veteran, will turn 92 on December 12. Pictured, from left, are John Liberia, Litchauer, Basil Patterson and Mickey Knowles. (Eastern Gazette photo – Mike Lange)
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See S Dealer D l for f complete l details. d il The Eastern Gazette * Your HomeTown AdVantage November 13 - 19, 2015 Page 5 Parkman Grange Katahdin Valley Health Center announces SAD 4 Welcomes Our New Providers 2015 Santa Project PARKMAN – Members of Parkman Grange have formally an- nounced the formation of the School Administrative District 4 Santa Project 2015. “We know there are families in our area that are going to need a Erica McDougal, LCSW Mark Thurlow, LMSW-CC little help from Santa this year,” said Susan Manchester, Master of KVHC Millinocket + Brownville KVHC Patten and Millinocket the Grange. “We’ve actually been working for several months now on KVHC welcomes Erica as the newest member of our Mark was born in Lincoln and raised in East Winn where he a program that will help Santa provide for our kids.” behavioral health team. Erica was born and raised in Northern now owns a home with his wife and son. He received his The Grange began making inquiries and efforts in August after Maine, and completed her Bachelors and Masters in Social education at the University of Maine, Orono where he learning that the local Penquis Offi ce would no longer be coordinat- Work from the University of Maine Orono. Erica has a long attained his BA in Psychology as well as a Masters in ing the former Piscataquis Santa Program. Several Grange members history of providing quality mental health services to patients Educational Counseling and Social Work. Mark has gained made a trip to Windsor to pick up their share of donations from the of all ages and a particular passion for providing access to experience by working with various Behavioral Health mental health services in rural areas. Erica has worked for the organizations throughout Maine. He has served as the United Bikers of Maine Toy Run back in September. past 5 years at MAS Homecare of Maine. During her time at Guidance Counselor for MSAD 48 and MSAD 30. He has Manchester is confi dent they’ll be able to meet the needs of the MAS her role evolved into that as the Clinical Director of proudly served as a member of the Armed Forces for over 23 communities within SAD 4: Abbot, Cambridge, Guilford, Parkman, Mental and Behavioral Health Services. years, currently serving in the Army as Unit Commander of Sangerville and Wellington. “We decided to base our program on Erica brings a history of thinking “outside of the box” to the 1-391st Detachment in Bangor, Maine. the school district because other organizations are organizing their problem solve barriers to needed treatment for our community Mark is excited to be able to continue to serve the local programs using similar criteria. But that doesn’t mean we will only members. She is looking forward to the opportunity to communities he has grown up in; being born and raised here consider school-aged children. We hope to include children from new- continue her passion of providing quality care to the members in Maine, Mark has tremendous knowledge and insight to the of our communities, and shares KVHC’s vision of providing culture and obstacles faced in rural communities. He is borns through high school seniors.” quality, affordable care. committed to providing affordable, high quality care to those The focus of the program is on providing warm clothing, but Grang- in need. ers hope to include at least one toy or item of particular interest to the For more information or to reserve your appointment now, call KVHC today! child. “This will really be a community effort,” Manchester said. “The Abner Wade Lodge of Masons (in Sangerville) is also participating and will be providing turkeys and all the fi xings for a holiday meal. 1-866-366-5842 Many other community organizations are supporting the program, but that certainly doesn’t mean we will refuse any offers of help.” Families seeking assistance may pick up applications from the lo- cal schools or town offi ces. Manchester noted that the deadline for returning applications is Wednesday, November 25. “Santa will need some time to get everything together,” she noted. The Grange plans to distribute gifts on December 20. Those interested in helping Santa may write checks payable to Parkman Grange, noting “Santa Project” on the memo line and mail- Rt. 7 Dexter 924-5000 Open 8 AM - 7 PM, Fridays 8 AM - 8 PM ing to P.O. Box 114, Guilford, ME 04443. AND WE’RE THANKFUL FOR YOU TOO! For more information about donating or applying, call Sue Man- SOUTHERN Boneless Beef Loin See Us for All Your Thanksgiving Needs! chester 277-3942. 2 Lbs for NY Sirloin T US #1 urkeys, Special Beef $ Roasts & Pork Roasts Sweet 1 Steak Try Our Crown Roasts of Pork or our Potatoes Famous Sea $ Lb. soned Rib Roasts... The Dover-Foxcroft 4.98 CALL AHEAD & PHIL WILL HAVE YOUR Boneless Beef Loin ORDER READY WHEN YOU WANT IT. Kiwanis Christmas Project NY Sirloin FRESH CRISP Spoon Roast Whole Boneless applications are now available Pork 1 Lb.. Bag LARGE BUNCH Loins DOVER-FOXCROFT - The fi rst snowfl akes of the year haven’t $4.68 Lb. 10-12 LB. CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA $ Lb. 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“...now is the time to make “Our Post” yours.” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 To the Editor: CONTRA DANCE - Garland Grange. 7 PM. $7/singles, $12/families. Georgia I write this as we approach Veterans Day and I wonder what is the future Prickitt 277-3961. of Veterans Service Organizations, (VSO’s).VSO’s, whether it be the American GAME NIGHT - Garland Rec Dept. 6:30 - 8 PM. All ages. Bring board/card game. Legion, AMVETS, DAV, VFW, VVA or a host of others are having a more and No electronics please! more diffi cult time to recruit younger members. Specifi cally in this letter I want to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars, (VFW) and our little post, Post 4298 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Shirley B. Carter located in Dexter, serving the greater Dexter, Dover-Foxcroft HUNTER’S BREAKFAST - One at old Charleston Elementary School and area. As a life member of the VFW, I had my membership transferred from my another at old Parkman Elementary School. All you can eat breakfast buffet. $7/ old post to Post 4298 when I was preparing to retire from the service and knew adults, $5/age 3 - 10, free/under 3. I wanted to reengage the VFW as I entered a new phase in life. I emailed the HUNTER’S SUPPER - Parkman Grange. 4:30 - 6:30 PM. By donation to MSAD Quartermaster, provided him a copy of my DD214 and I was in, its pretty much 4 Santa Project. 277-3942. that easy. To my surprise when I attended my fi rst meeting there were only fi ve, MILO BAKED BEAN SUPPER - Milo American Legion. 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Home (5) men there, (fi ve is the minimum needed for a quorum). In the months since I delivery 615-7560, 943-6850. Takeout available. transferred in, several meeting needed to be canceled as there were not enough CRIBBAGE - Kiwanis Headquarters in Milo Business park. 1 PM. $10/entrance. members present. BAKED BEAN SUPPER - Corinth United Methodist. 4:30 - 6:30 PM. $7/adults, As a 27 year military member, one might think I might be one of the “old $6/seniors, $3/under 12. guys’ or at least in the middle of the age group. Sadly one would be mistaken at 47 I am by far, 20 years or more, the youngest in this small group of men. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 I am a Desert Storm vet and the only one, my other comrades are from wars 1ST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DEXTER - Next to Buds. 10 AM worship. ranging from Vietnam to WWII. So what is my point? Veterans...you are Meeting downstairs for winter. Speaker Marina Davis. needed, male and female alike, posts like our will close, be shuttered forever if CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH - Dexter. Bible Study 9 AM, Fellowship younger veterans do no step up. Please shake off the perception that the VFW 9:30 AM, Service 10 AM. “He Called a Child” Pastor Robert Herring. is a good ole boys club, frankly most of the good ole boys are dead. One comment UNITARIAN UNIVERSAL CHURCH OF SANGERVILLE & DOVER- I’ve heard from younger vets as I’ve talked with them about joining, is the age FOXCROFT - Main St., Sangerville. Guest Speaker Sue Griffi th on Nobel Peace difference. Let me ask you this, did you stop visiting your grandparents when Prize winner Malala Yousafzai 9:30 am. you discovered they were old? Spend sometime with them and you’ll be amazed TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at what you learn. GFWC/DEXTER WOMEN’S LITERARY CLUB MEETING - Dexter Historical Does the VFW need a fresh face? Yes. That fresh face is you! Society building. 1:30 PM. While our post does host Bingo every Monday night, its also been involved CANCER PRAYER & SUPPORT GROUP MEETING - Corinna United with the restoration of the tennis courts in Dexter, the Dexter Historical Methodist Church Parsonage 4-5 PM. 278-7952 Society Museum, stairs at the DRHS Field Hockey fi eld, the town sign located at the police station and annually presents scholarships to DRHS graduates WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 through the Voice of Democracy program and we even have an essay program FREE COMMUNITY LUNCHEON - Corinna United Methodist Church 11 AM. for middle schoolers. You may not know we also support Head Start providing Lunch served at 11:30AM. an opportunity for disadvantaged preschoolers, they meet in our building every FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 day of the week. There are numerous other projects I know I’m forgetting. The ST. ALBANS ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT - Town Hall. 5:30 PM. Caroling, point is these fi ve guys have been very busy for a lot of years. Nationally, the Santa, 6:30 PM Concert. Collection box for Non Perishable items. VFW is a champion for military and veterans benefi ts everyday. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Back to my point, now is the time to make our Post yours. If you don’t want AMERICAN LEGION MEETING - Monson, hosted by Towne-Holbon Post 116 to run a bingo game, (but it is a great time) bring your ideas forward. Maybe at United Church of Christ, 159 Guilford Rd. Noon lunch, 1 PM meeting. you want to be involved in a 5K, a derby, a hike, whatever. We need you and HUNTERS BREAKFAST - Atkinson Methodist Church. 4:30 - 8 AM. $4/adults, your ideas, or our post like so many others will close. The VFW is exclusive, $2/under 12. in that you must be a veteran of a foreign war. If you’ve served in South West Asia in the past 20 years you likely qualify, (and there are a lot of you) if you AUCTION - Masonic Hall, 31 Hudson Ave., Guilford. Preview at noon. Cheryl served in Vietnam or Korea you qualify. Maine has one of the high rates of at JD Foundation 876-2295. military members per capita, which means we also have a lot of veterans. If BENEFIT SUPPER - American Legion Hall, Greenville. 5 - 7 PM. American you’re interested please contact me, David Iverson at 379-4000 and I will give Chop Suey, Cole slaw, bread, etc. by donation. To benefi t restocking shelves for you more info and put you in-touch with the Post Quartermaster. union church food pantry, David Iverson LIVE AUCTION to benefi t The Red Eagle Ski Foundation. Trailside Restaurant, Dexter Greenville. 6 - 8 PM. Unusual items. Vanessa 695-2200 or Betsy 695-2680. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 125TH EPISCOPAL SERVICE ANNIVERSARY - Baptist Episcopal Church, Brownville Jct. 2 PM. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Senior Matters 1ST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DEXTER - Next to Buds. 10 AM worship. by Lesley M. Fernow, MD Meeting downstairs for winter. Speaker Jim Bunn. I know many of you have been watching the progress of Central Hall-The ECUMENICAL HYMN SING - Park Street Unitd Methodist Church, Milo. 3 PM. Commons renovations by the Maine Highlands Senior Center wondering what we are doing and perhaps “what the heck is taking so long!” As some of you will WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 have noticed, we can fi nally look at the building with its new contour, windows, THANKSGIVING PIE SALE - United Methodist Church of Dover-Foxcroft and siding and say it is again beautiful and is a place we will be proud of. Choir Room. 9 AM until all pies sold. $10/pie. 564-8013 or email [email protected] While the interior is still not visible to the community, I assure you that you MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 will be just as happy with the progress inside. It is warmer this year thanks FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT - Mount View High School “Carols in the Round.” to foam insulation top to bottom and new windows. Although the staging is Concert. Guilford United Methodist Church, 3 School St. 7 PM. 876-3372. still fi lling the second fl oor to enable completion of the ceiling, we anticipate MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 fi nishing this phase of construction soon. Then, on to the plumbing, heating, CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - Piscataquis County Retired Educators. Thayer elevator, kitchens, stage, fl ooring, etc. Our goal is to complete the second fl oor Parkway., Dover-Foxcroft Bring childrens book for Kiwanis Community Commons Event Center by next Fall and then to complete the Senior Commons Christmas. and Highlands Adult Day Center on the fi rst fl oor for 2017. We are grateful to have had support from not only several private foundations, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 local individuals and businesses including Bangor Savings Bank and Maine HJ CROSBY COMMUNITY BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT - St. Albans Town Highlands Credit Union, but also Governor LePage who gave us $20,000 Hall. 7 PM. Dress Rehearsal. from his contingency fund in recognition of the important work towards our SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 programming to enhance the lives of older adults. Our local partners include SOUP & STEW WITH SANTA - Sebec Village Reading Room. 4:30 - 6 PM. No the Town of Dover-Foxcroft, The Charlotte White Center, and Center Theatre. charge. Our goal from the outset has been to build community, enrich lives, and preserve memories. The building itself is only one part of our project. We are already actively making a difference in the community through our Fall COMPASS is sponsored weekly by: Reduction group that is developing strategies for reducing falls in our region including the recent introduction of an open Qigong class in Center Theatre on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am. We are also proud sponsors of the fi rst annual Window Dressers Dover-Foxcroft Community Build project to build inexpensive insulating window inserts. The measuring team has measured for over 200 window inserts and the group is generating excellent energy and enthusiasm for the volunteer Community build which will be the week of December 7th at the old Mr. Paperback storefront. We welcome members of the community to participate in these fun and enriching events. For more information or to fi nd out how you can participate call Lesley Fernow at 992.6822. The Eastern Gazette * Your HomeTown AdVantage November 13 - 19, 2015 Page 7 Obituary JAMES G. DOWNING, SR. EXETER - James G. Downing, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully at his home on November 8, 2015. He was born July 6, 1935 in Corinth, a son of Lyall and Clara (Cyr) Downing, Sr. James owned and operated the family potato farm, working with his Residential or Commercial father in his early teens, and retiring in 1997. He was an 3DWFKLQJ)XOO\,QVXUHG)UHH(VWLPDWHV avid hunter and fi sherman. He enjoyed his vegetable garden, Paving, Excavation, Hardscaping and the New England Patriots, and sitting on his deck listening Snow Removal Services to music with his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, predeceased by 4 brothers, Alton, Patricia (Groleau) Downing of Lyall, Jr., Robert and Maynard Call 368-2050 or 416-3534 Exeter; 2 daughters, Kathy and Downing, and 2 sisters, Althea husband Brent Day of Dexter, Gauthier and Betty Buxton. www.roundyspaving.com Judy Pullen and companion Graveside services will be held Scott Barden of Lisbon Falls; a 11 A. M. Saturday, November son James Downing, Jr. and wife 14th at the Vickery Cemetery, Lisa of Exeter; 5 sisters, Zelma Exeter. Friends and family are Issler and Dolores Landry, both invited to the family farm for a of Wrentham, MA, Rita Bean of time of remembrance following Bud’s Corinth, Barbara Grimes of N. the services. In lieu of fl owers, Attleboro, MA, and Nancy Cyr of memorial donations may be Shop‘n Save Greenville; 8 grandchildren, Eric made to Sarah’s House, 346 Day, Katie Day, Amanda Pullen, Main Road, Holden, ME 04429. SUPERMARKETS Mark Pullen, Nicole McGovern, Arrangements are by Crosby & Zachary Nason, Ashley Downing Neal Chapel, Corinna. Those who Dexter Winter Hours of Operation and Jennifer Downing; many wish may leave written tributes nieces and nephews. He was at www.CrosbyNeal.com Sunday ...... 7:00am - 8:00pm Monday ...... 7:00am - 8:00pm Informational public meeting Tuesday ...... 7:00am - 8:00pm on Stewart Library, November 17 Wednesday ...... 7:00am - 8:00pm CORINNA - The Corinna to the public. The Phase Two Thursday ...... 7:00am - 9:00pm Building Preservation Group Project is funded by a major will host an informational public grant from the Next Generation Friday ...... 7:00am - 9:00pm meeting at the Stewart Library Foundation of Maine and Building on November 17 at funds from the Maine Historic Saturday ...... 7:00am - 9:00pm 6:30 p.m. for the public to learn Preservation Commission. This about the effort to preserve work is scheduled to be complete Effective Nov. 1, 2015 and renovate the building. The by the Summer of 2016. fi rst phase of work, nearing At the meeting the architect Holiday hours may vary and will be advertised. completion, was funded by the on the project from Ames Town of Corinna to repair the Associates will review the work clock tower and steeple. in progress and describe other Sale starts The ongoing Phase Two Project planned improvements. 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SUNRISE KIWANIS OFFICERS – The new slate of offi cers for the Dexter Sunrise Kiwanis Club was installed on October 23 at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Tri-County Technical Center culinary arts class. Pictured, from left, are President-Elect (2016-17) Dave Patterson; Kiwanis Division 2 Lt. Gov. Da- 6HDVRQV)ORUDO *LIWV vid Pullen, the installing offi cer and member of Three Rivers Kiwanis; President Kevin Tremblay; Vice- &0RRVHKHDG7UDLO1HZSRUW President Denise Dinsmore; Treasurer Susan Page; Assistant Secretary Barbara Herring; and Immediate %HKLQG(PHU\·V0HDW0DUNHW Past President Ron Apel. Absent from photo: Secretary Fran Field (Eastern Gazette photo - Mike Lange) 6SHFLDOL]LQJLQ6\PSDWK\ :HGGLQJ (YHU\GD\)ORUDO1HHGV 7LP8QGHUKLOO3&)PPIG Community Health Needs forum held in D-F by Mike Lange DOVER-FOXCROFT – For the past several months, a coalition of health care agencies, providers, and stakeholders has been crunching numbers from statistics gathered about the needs of Penquis area resi- dents. 5HGG\+HDOWK&HQWHU On Thursday, November 12, the public had a chance to share their input at a community forum at The Mill Event Center in Dover-Foxcroft. 'H[WHU)DPLO\3UDFWLFH 8UJHQW&DUH “The next step in the process is to learn from community member what’s important to them, local resources that are available and get suggestions on how to address these issues,” said Robin Mayo, the SEASONAL FLU SHOT CLINICS community partnership director of the Piscataquis Public Health Council. ByTUESDAYS Appointment FROMOnly Beginning 10 AM -September 12 NOON 7th Some of the sponsors and organizations who participated in the forum included Acadia Hospital, C.A. Dean Memorial Hospital, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Mayo Regional Hospital, Millinocket Regional 78(6'$<6 )5,'$<6BY APPOINTMENT $0WR ONLY 1221 Hospital, Piscataquis Regional YMCA, United Way and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension In the Lab on the Ground Floor. UPSTAIRS IN THE FAMILY PRACTICE Service. Visit our website at www.ReddyHealthCenter.com The last state health needs assessment was conducted in 2012 and the One Maine Health Collabora- #HALLA 2EDDY -$ s 2EGINA "LAUVELT &.0 # AND 3ARAH -ATULIS &.0 # tive, representing coordinated hospital needs assessments, took place in 2011. So the latest fi ndings are a combination of these two assessments, Mayo said. “The November 12 forum was specifi cally designed for Penquis area residents,” she explained. “Com- munity input is important because it helps strengthen health improvement plans.” INSPECTIONS In a survey taken in earlier this year, respondents said that the biggest community health challenges AUTO - BIG TRUCKS - TRACTORS in Piscataquis County were obesity (72 percent), depression (72 percent), drug and alcohol abuse (70 per- cent), respiratory diseases (69 percent) and mental health issues (67 percent). TRAILERS - MOTOR HOMES In addition, some of the overall factors leading to poor health outcomes were listed as poverty (83 percent), employment (75 percent), transportation (72 percent), food security (63 percent) and housing MOTORCYCLES stability (62 percent). There are also some bright spots in the survey as Piscataquis County has fewer asthmatics, babies born BROOKS TIRE and AUTO with low birth rate, domestic violence incidents, drug overdoses and binge drinkers than the statewide Call 1-800-339-7149 • 924-7149 • 924-5884 average. www.BrooksAuto.com For more information, call the Piscataquis County Public Health Coalition offi ce at 564-4399 and visit www.piscataquispublichealthcoalition.org. SHUKRXUIRUWZRPHQ :HKDQGOHSDLQWLQJÁRRULQJ LQFOXGLQJODPLQDWH Corinna Giving Tree VKHHWURFN VSDFNOLQJLQVXODWLQJGHFNLQJ CORINNA - The Corinna United Methodist Church is coordinating the Corinna Giving Tree again ZLQGRZ GRRUUHSODFHPHQWPHWDOURRÀQJ this year. The service assists low income families in providing Christmas gifts for their children. Those VLGLQJ PRUH who qualify for town assistance and would like help are asked to contact Carol at 278-7952 or Mary at (YHU\WKLQJWRGRZLWK\RXUKRPH 278-4180. Calls for help should be received prior to Friday, December 11 to ensure a donor can be found in time for Christmas delivery. Those interested in supporting the Corinna Giving Tree with gifts or )UHHHVWLPDWHVDQGUHIHUHQFHVDYDLODEOH monetary donations should call either of the above numbers. &DOO6WHYH
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