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VOL. 178 NO. 30 JULY 27, 2016 DOVER-FOXCROFT, MAINE 12 PAGES PRICE 75 CENTS COMMUNITY PAGE 3 RIVER FEST PAGES 5-6 Library opens Day of events in Sebec Village Saturday in Guilford Citizens D-F selectmen favor accept chief’s move to dissolve resignation Dyer will continue to serve in interim Town will begin By Stuart Hedstrom tainly going to miss him and we deorganization Staff Writer wish him well in retirement,” DOVER-FOXCROFT — The Clukey said, adding that Dyer ATKINSON — A straw selectmen did accept the resig- has also served as Dover-Fox- vote held during an informa- nation of Chief of Police Dennis croft’s emergency management tional public meeting on July A. Dyer - effective as of July 30 agency director. “We are also 19 at the town office indicat- - during Monday night’s meet- very appreciative that he’s go- ed strong support for the At- ing, but the chief will be staying ing to stay with us for the next kinson deorganization proce- Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom as the interim head of the Do- year.” dure. An estimated 40 out of THREE RIVERS KIWANIS SEBEC RIVER RACE — Nine craft were paddled by ver-Foxcroft Police Department Select Vice Chair Cindy Free- approximately 50 hands raised canoeists and kayakers from below the dam in Sebec Village along the Sebec for up to one year as a search man Cyr wondered why Dyer’s favored the town dissolving, River to near the boat landing in Milo during the Three Rivers Kiwanis’ annual committee works to fill the po- resignation was brought forward and the poll included five no Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race on July 23. This year’s field was comprised sition. so quickly and what benefits the votes and another five resi- of five two-person canoes and four solo kayakers, with race proceeds benefitting “For the 12 years I’ve been change would have for the chief. Three Rivers Kiwanis community projects in the organization’s home in the Milo/ here Chief Dyer has said his re- Clukey said Dyer could have Please see Page 2, Brownville-area. For more from Saturday’s race, please see page 7. tirement is two years away, two stayed for another 12 months HEARING years away “but he has options available and now as soon as he hits retirement” it’s not two and he can receive some of his years away benefits while serving as interim anymore,” police chief. First steps taken in 2017 county budget process Town Man- The board’s protection com- ager Jack mittee will start working on By Stuart Hedstrom various programs and initia- tember,” he said. Lizotte said the to full-time, non-union employ- Clukey said. revising the police chief job Staff Writer tives informing applicants there budget advisory committee will ees as of Jan. 1, and a 2 percent He said in description and advertising for DOVER-FOXCROFT — would be no increase in funding start meeting in October. increase in the salary scale is in- talking with the position. “The sooner we get With the current budget year allocations made by the county The 2017 spending plan will cluded in the union contract for Dyer — who Chief Dyer started, the more leeway it gives having passed the halfway point next year. likely not include any requests next year. has served us - it takes time to find a quali- — the spending plan for Pisca- Lizotte said he has met with for sheriff’s department cruis- “I feel like we’re in pretty as police chief since 1985 and fied applicant,” Selectman Steve taquis County follows a calen- the finance officers and all the ers or other vehicles, but Lizotte good shape for this step of the in September will reach 44 Grammont said. “I don’t think dar year — work on the 2017 department heads to see where said there may be a need for budget process and most of years with the department — anyone wants to sit waiting for finances is well underway. they are halfway through 2016. monies to go toward a dispatch this work will likely take place they came to an agreement that the clock to run down,” he add- “We have begun the budget By early September the first equipment upgrade. He said an- in September and October,” he would be of benefit both to the ed, saying hiring the next police preparation process,” Interim draft of the 2017 county bud- other budget increase possibility said. town and to the chief. chief will probably not be a two- County Manager Tom Lizotte get will be ready and Lizotte is doubling the district attorney In other business, Lizotte said “Basically he’s serving as in- or three-month process. said during a July 19 county will again meet with department investigator position from 20 two public meetings were held terim chief for up to 12 months,” Freeman Cyr suggested mem- commissioners’ meeting. Let- heads. hours to full-time. the week before for unorganized Clukey said, doing so to assist bers of the community be in- ters, he explained, have been “Then we will put together a Lizotte said the commission- with the transition in leadership. mailed to area towns and orga- draft for the commissioners to ers have already OKed a cost of Please see Page 11, “Dennis has done an excellent Please see Page 10, nizations seeking support for review sometime in late Sep- living adjustment to be offered COUNTY BUDGET job as chief for us and we’re cer- DYER Near $6.9 million figure for SAD 46 voters OK SAD 4 moved to referendum $13.7M plan By Stuart Hedstrom week’s edition for the referendum spending plan forward, but the Staff Writer results). recommendations were not unan- By Stuart Hedstrom GUILFORD — A proposed Superintendent Ann Kirkpatrick imous at the committee and full Staff Writer 2016-17 budget of $6,877,684 said the proposed 2017 budget board level — the count was 10-4 DEXTER — A pro- was approved — with all 20 ar- represents a decrease of $284,586 in favor by the directors at their posed 2016-17 budget of ticles ending up being passed as from last year’s $7,162,270. The July 6 meeting. $13,742,710 was approved written— during a district bud- near $6.9 million figure is also The budget approved at the dis- — with all 17 articles passed BDN photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik get meeting on July 19 at Pisca- over $255,500 less than a budget trict meeting includes a local as- as written — in about 15 RELAXING AND WATCHING SOME GOLF — Eben taquis Community Elementary that was turned down by residents sessment of $3,896,356. This rep- minutes during a district DeWitt of Milo sits in his camp chair between the tee School. The spending plan was of the six district communities at resents a $223,545 increase (6.09 budget meeting on July 21 at boxes on the ninth and 10th holes to watch the first then moved to a referendum in the June 14 referendum by a mar- percent) from 2015-16, but is less the Ridge View Community day of the 50th annual Greater Bangor Open golf the towns of Abbot, Cambridge, gin by 389-149 than the local assessment figure School. The total was then tournament on July 21 at the Bangor Municipal Golf Guilford, Parkman Sangerville “To get to the cuts we looked of just under $4,152,000 that was moved to a referendum in the Course. “I started caddying when I was a kid and have and Wellington on Tuesday, July everywhere,” Kirkpatrick said. towns of Dexter, Exeter, Gar- been golfing ever since,” said DeWitt. “Over 60 years.” 26 (please see the Piscataquis Ob- She said the school board’s budget Please see Page 3, land and Ripley on Tuesday, server Facebook page and next committee worked to bring a new SAD 4 July 26 (please see the Pis- cataquis Observer Facebook page and next week’s edition for the referendum results). Superintendent Kevin Summer presents its own More plead guilty Jordan said the $13.7 mil- lion-plus figure “is a reduc- tion of $224,462 in the bot- challenges for players, coaches to charges stemming tom line of the budget” from the first proposed 2017 bud- get of $13,967,172 that was You’d never know it by look- the Maine Principals’ Associ- coaches while stretching out the from Dexter drug ring voted down at last month’s ing at the thermometer, but the ation so there can be no direct weekly schedule for the athletes. referendum. change of seasons already has interaction between players and Many athletes thrive in that By Judy Harrison 2014, according to documents Jordan said the spending begun for their coaches. environment and can’t get BDN Staff filed in U.S. District Court. plan approved on July 21 The Sports many high It represents a marked change enough summer competition. BANGOR — Four more peo- Mark Tasker, 48, of Dexter, represents an approximate school ath- from the previous six weeks of Others want and sometimes ple charged in connection with his son, Greg Tasker, 27, of Stet- $532,000 or 4.02 percent in- OBSERVER letes. summer when the athletes’ loy- need more of a break during a drug distribution ring that al- son, Antoinette Perreault, 47, crease over the 2015-16 bud- Presea- alties are pulled in a variety of the summer, both to rest their legedly operated in the Dexter and Eugene Moulton, 67, both get. “We have an additional By Ernie Clark son football directions depending on what bodies and minds but often to area for a dozen years pleaded of Harmony, each pleaded guilty $303,000 from the state in or- practices are else is going on in their lives or fulfill other responsibilities like guilty on July 20 in U.S. Dis- Wednesday to a drug conspira- der to pay for this school, it’s under way in how many sports they choose to working in order to help their trict Court to drug conspiracy cy charge. The elder Tasker also a pass-through,” he said, say- some south- play during the school year. families or build up their col- charges. pleaded guilty to one count of ing after accounting for this ern states, Coaches often coordinate lege funds, helping to take care So far, eight of the 10 people using or maintaining a drug-in- state funding for debt service while fall with each other so they’re not of younger siblings, or perhaps indicted by a federal grand jury volved place. the proposed 2017 budget is sports work- scheduling workouts and sum- they just want to to have a little in April 2015 admitted to being The Taskers are being held only up by 1.72 percent from outs began mer games in their respective part of a conspiracy that distrib- Monday here sports at the same time, but that Please see Page 7, uted cocaine and oxycodone be- Please see Page 10, Please see Page 10, in Maine only simplifies matters for the COACHES tween Jan. 1, 2002, and Nov. 22, DRUG SAD 46 for Aroos- took County schools that observe the harvest break each fall. But for student-athletes in the Direct Direct other 15 counties, one of their favorite times of the year is fast vent/high vent/high approaching — and it’s not their own fall sports preseason, which e ciency e ciency begins August 15. What many high school stu- dent-athletes relish are the first two weeks of August, which are Dover-Foxcroft•(207) 564-3406 or 1-800-546-3835 deemed a hands-off period by www.mckusickpetroleum.com Page 2, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, July 27, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Maine Audubon honors Former Ridge View and DHHS Rep. Higgins as an Harmony principal named assistance RSU 26 superintendent available By Nok-Noi Ricker Maine.” Environmental Champion BDN Staff Tracy worked for four years DOVER-FOXCROFT — ORONO — One month after in Alternative Organization- Representatives from the De- AUGUSTA — Rep. Norman more Mainers, and this bill short of overriding Gov. Paul the superintendent of Regional al Structure 94 in Dexter and partment of Health and Human Higgins (R-Dover-Foxcroft) is would have pushed solar in- LePage’s veto of the bill. School Unit 26 announced she spent the 2012-13 school year Services will be available to being honored by Maine Audu- land and north. I am committed Two other legislators, Wood- was resigning to take a job at a as an interim principal at Maine assist area residents on the first bon as a 2016 Environmental to working with colleagues on some and Assistant House school Down East, the school School Administrative District Thursday of each month from Champion for his work on a both sides of the aisle to build a Majority Leader Sara Gideon board chairman announced her 49 in Clinton. For the last three 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — no ap- bipartisan comprehensive solar more vibrant economy.” (D-Freeport), also earned the replacement. years, he has been at Temecula pointment required. The DHHS measure this legislative ses- As a member of the Energy, distinction of Environmental “I am pleased to announce Preparatory School, according assistance will be at Penquis, sion. Utilities and Technology Com- Champion. Maine Audubon ap- that Mike Tracy has signed a to his LinkedIn page. He also 50 North Street. Higgins played a pivotal role mittee, Higgins took part in plauds the three lawmakers for contract to become our Super- started Mike Tracy Educational Anyone living in poverty or in the development of the bill crafting the bill, which came their “tremendous efforts to pass intendent for the coming year,” Consulting Group in June in San low income and of all ages can to create a comprehensive so- out of the work of a broad comprehensive legislation.” Brian McGill, chairman of Diego, according to his Linke- receive help with applications lar policy stakeholders group. Higgins, “Supporting Maine’s home- the RSU 26 school board, said dIn page. and solving problems related to for the state. along with fellow committee grown solar industry is an in- in a letter emailed to parents. Tracy earned a bachelor’s receiving public benefits they Maine is the member Sen. David Wood- credible opportunity to protect “He has 17 years of experience degree in education at the Uni- may be eligible for including only New some, (R-North Waterboro), our environment, grow our in public education including versity of Maine at Farmington TANF, food stamps (SNAP), England also coauthored an amendment clean energy economy and teaching social studies and other in 2000, attended Calvary Chap- MaineCare, long-term care, state with- that put a new emphasis on create good-paying jobs of the topics in grades 4-12.” el Bible College from 2001 to ASPIRE, child care subsidy, out one and different kinds of solar devel- future,” Gideon said. “I thank Superintendent Joanne Har- 2003 and earned his master’s etc. Those needing transpor- is also in opment, including agricultural Maine Audubon for its support riman announced in June that degree in educational leadership tation assistance can contact the region’s solar. and for highlighting the incred- she is leaving the Orono post and administration from the LYNX at 973-3695 or 1-866- last place for The bill would have created ible efforts of the broad coali- that she held for three years to University of Maine in Orono in 853-5969. Financial assistance solar devel- 650 new jobs by growing new tion that has come together to become principal of the Ella 2008, according to his LinkedIn is available to support this opment and Higgins solar markets, protected 300 support forward-thinking ener- Lewis School in Steuben, which page. transportation. job creation. existing jobs, increased instal- gy policy for our state.” is closer to her home. The Orono superintendent Please bring personal iden- “I’m honored by this rec- lation tenfold and created be- Gideon sponsored legislation Tracy was scheduled to start search committee consisted of tification, income information ognition,” said Higgins. “Our tween $58 million and $110 that created the stakeholder Monday, July 25. the school board and teachers, and any correspondence from state needs this policy to put million in ratepayer savings process and also led negotia- “His most recent experience administrators and community DHHS. If possible, time can be solar power within reach of The House fell three votes tions on LD 1649 this year. is as Headmaster of Temecula members, McGill said. saved if applications are com- Preparatory School, a K-12 pub- “Mike highly values commu- pleted (to the best of one’s abili- lic charter school in southern nication and maintains an open ty) in advance. The appointment California with 1200 students,” door policy, is deeply commit- information can be downloaded McGill said in the letter. “Be- ted to education, and is eager to at http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ Parkman Grange to award 2016 fore that he served as principal meet his team and the commu- ofi/public-assistance/APP-01- at Harmony Elementary, Ridge nity,” McGill said. “Please help 07.pdf. For more information, View Community (Dexter) and me in welcoming him to Orono please contact 564-8245 or hh- Minnie Welts Bridge Scholarships Clinton Elementary Schools in and to RSU 26.” [email protected]. PARKMAN — The public is will benefit the scholarship arships are awarded annually, invited to join Parkman Grange fund. funded through donations and members for the fifth annual Bridge was a lifelong resident the annual supper in Bridge’s Club plans Minnie Welts Bridge Memori- of Parkman, a retired school name. To date, the Grange has Hearing al Scholarship Supper on Sat- teacher and a life member of the awarded $5,000 in scholarships Continued from Page 1 committee appointments to urday, Aug. 6. From 4:30 until Parkman Grange. The Grange to deserving Parkman students. Summer Fair work on the withdrawal pro- 6:30 p.m., attendees will enjoy established the Minnie Welts The Parkman Grange is locat- MILO — The Milo Garden Club dents abstaining. cess from SAD 41 that will smoked pork loin, baked beans, Bridge Memorial Scholarship ed at the four corners. Reserva- will hold its annual Summer Fair A special town meeting on be simultaneously with the salads and an ice cream sundae Fund to support deserving Park- tions are not required to enjoy a at the Milo Elementary School on the deorganization procedure ongoing process of the town bar and learn who is receiving man residents continuing their great Grange supper. For more Thursday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to is scheduled for Tuesday, becoming an unorganized this year’s scholarship awards. education beyond high school information, contact Susan 1:30 p.m. The sale will include pe- Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at the town territory. All proceeds from the dinner and to honor her memory. Schol- Manchester at 277-3942. rennials, houseplants, fresh produce, office. Citizens will vote, A decision would be made crafts, a bake sale and a nearly new via secret ballot, on whether by the Maine Legislature - table. The Summer Fair will have the to deorganize or not. If the possibly next year - to approve usual luncheon, a silent auction and article is approved then at- or deny any request made by raffle tickets for four different items. tendees will also vote on the Atkinson to deorganize. The Piscataquis Observer July 27, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 3 JD Foundation offers Solar weekend women’s retreat energy ‘A Journey Through Grief’ workshop ABBOT — The JD Founda- walk, and more. When some tion works on prevention, but has lost a loved one to suicide, also helps individuals and fam- they have more complicated Aug. 13-14 ilies before a suicide happens feelings of trauma, shame, guilt as well after a suicide through and other feelings that they CAMBRIDGE — Participate the organization’s programs. may not necessarily have with in the installation of a small, A new offering is “A Journey another type of loss. simple, off-grid, solar photo- Through Grief”, a retreat for The retreat will help par- voltaic (PV) system at a private women who have lost a loved ticipants by providing natural home in Cambridge with the one to suicide. The retreat will approaches and shared experi- Maine Solar Energy Association take place Sept. 16-18 and ences. It will help form bonds (MeSEA). A 130-watt, 12-volt room is available for several for those that feel alone in PV array will power the home- more participants. their grief by meeting others owner’s lights, radio and televi- Thanks to the Piscataquis who truly understand the pain sion. The installation includes County Fund of the Maine and sadness from their loss. a 12-volt battery bank, charge Community Foundation, the Retreat organizers will also controller, and inside and out- JD Foundation has received a provide techniques to partici- side wiring. Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom grant to help fund this program. pants which can be used when The two-day workshop, led SEBEC VILLAGE LIBRARY — Thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Stephen and Residents of Piscataquis and participants are away from this by John Burke of MeSEA, will Tabitha King Foundation, a volunteer-run library is now open in the Sebec Village Penobscot counties will receive setting. JD Foundation officials be held Aug. 13-14 from 10 a.m. Reading Room. The library is open on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Fridays from 10 reduced or free admission. believe taking care of ourselves to about 4:30 p.m. The rain date a.m. to 2 p.m. The Friday-Sunday retreat as a whole through body, mind, is the following weekend, Aug. will include shared accommo- and spirit will help through “A 20-21. Take part in one day or dations, meals prepped and Journey Through Grief.” both, but organizers prefer indi- the ability to participate in the For more information and viduals register for both to ob- following: Reiki, Polaridy, an application please contact tain the full benefit of the work- Library opens in Sebec Village Reflexology, massage, artistic Cheryl Morin at 876-2295 or shop. creative play, a guided nature [email protected]. The cost is per day for full, hands-on participation, which SEBEC — The Sebec Village Adult non-fiction offers an ar- Dover-Foxcroft for a sizeable will be limited to 10 to 12 peo- Associates have been honored ray of subject matter, particular- donation of books. ple. Alternatively, a second rate with a $10,000 grant from the ly regarding general historical The library is growing and Moosehead Marine Museum is per day for limited, participa- Stephen and Tabitha King Foun- subjects. However, everything will thrive with community sup- tion (not hands-on). Lunch will dation to establish a local library. from self-help to knitting can port. Those involved with the li- be provided by the MeSEA free Although a work in progress, be found. Contemporary biogra- brary are looking for additional receives $10,000 grant of charge. the library is now operating and phies are also available. books for children, tweens and Reservations, including a staffed by volunteers. The li- Children’s books for all levels teens in good condition, and GREENVILLE — The logued some 40,000 to 50,000 non-refundable deposit, are brary is open Tuesday evenings of reading are also offered; there they are particularly interested Moosehead Marine Museum of its own items,” Cannell said. required and may be made by from 6 to 8 p.m. and midday on are even cardboard books for in acquiring book series. Maine has received a $10,000 grant In a unique collaboration, the calling ahead and mailing the Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. toddlers. Library officials an- subjects and books written and/ from the Piscataquis Fund of the Moosehead Marine Museum deposit. Call Gardener at 277- Located in the Reading Room ticipate a children’s story hour or illustrated by Maine authors Maine Community Foundation has hired a staff member from 3191 to make reservations. in the heart of Sebec Village, the starting in the summer of 2017. as well as Maine historical sub- to upgrade its collections data- the MHS to direct the project. Make checks payable to the library now houses an extensive The Sebec Village Associ- ject matter are also in demand. base. A second museum staff member Maine Solar Energy Associa- collection of adult fiction. There ates thanks the generosity of Those with books in great con- The centerpiece of museum will execute the catalog work tion. The balance is due upon are so many titles from which the Stephen and Tabitha King dition who are willing to donate collection is the steamboat Ka- and data entry. When the proj- arrival at the workshop, or may to select that additional shelves Foundation for their support of are asked to please contact Bar- tahdin according to Liz Cannell, ect is complete, visitors and re- be paid in full in advance. will be installed later in the sum- this project and Helen Austin bara Mauzy at 564-3232 or Sue museum executive director. It searchers will be able to access Early registration is urged mer. at the Thomas Free Library in Small at 564-7079. draws 7,500 visitors to the re- the combined catalogs from ei- to meet the minimum number gion annually to cruise Mooseh- ther museum. of participants required. More ead Lake and visit the shoreside The Moosehead Marine Mu- information about MeSEA is museum, which houses an es- seum’s mission is to preserve available at mainesolar.org. Wallace to discuss railroads timated 1,700 artifacts, photo- and operate the Katahdin as a SAD 4 graphs and items of memorabil- “living museum” for the benefit Continued from Page 1 ia from the lake’s steamboating of the community, region and We are online at of Dexter on July 28 past. future generations. For more www.observer-me. part of the 2017 academic year “We are fortunate that the ex- information please visit www. budget voted down last month. DEXTER — The Dexter pleted dioramas of each sta- pertise to advise (the Mooseh- katahdincruises.com. com Local assessments are com- Historical Society is spon- tion. ead Marine Museum) on the prised of required and local ad- soring a talk about town rail- The talk is free and open to project is available locally from ditional monies, as well as funds roads on Thursday, July 28 the public and Wallace will the Moosehead Historical So- for SAD 4’s $44,349 share of at 6 p.m. at the Abbott Mu- answer questions from the ciety (MHS), which has cata- the Piscataquis Valley Adult Ed- seum, 12 Church Street, by public. Two years ago Wal- ucation Cooperative. resident Leonard Wallace. lace gave a talk on Dexter’s The Piscataquis Observer (USPS The local assessment break- Wallace will be discussing lower station and exhibited 433980) is published weekly by Bangor Publishing Co. at 12 East Main St., down is $753,083 for Abbot, Dexter’s upper station, com- a scale model of that station Suite A, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426. $30,364 or 4.2 percent more; pleted about 1889, and he and the surrounding area. Periodicals postage paid at Dover- $246,956 for Cambridge, up by will also discuss the railroad The Abbott Museum is lo- Foxcroft. The Piscataquis Observer assumes no about $12,790 or 5.46 percent; station at Silver’s Mills. 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Single copy 75 cents and back increase of $16,188 or 8.51 per- copy $2.40. cent more than in 2015-16. “Plus Sales Tax where Applicable” DEADLINES: Real Estate 4:00 p.m. Friday Display Advertising 4:30 p.m. Friday Line Classifieds Noon Friday Community Calendar items 4:00 p.m. Friday Member of the National Newspaper Association, New England Press Association and Maine Press Association. Postmaster send address changes to: The Piscataquis Observer, P.O. Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426. (Updated: 04/16) Page 4 July 27, 2016 Praise for Piscataquis begins Thriving in Place conservation work New collaborative offers SAVVY Caregiver training Supporting caregivers is a Charlotte White Center, Penquis, front dementia-related challeng- participate in public events, the To the editor; sor to former Gov. John Baldac- top priority for the Piscataquis Community Health and Coun- es each year. TiP has used funding from the I want to inform all what a ci on conservation issues. Thriving in Place Collaborative seling, Eastern Area Agency on While Alzheimer’s is the most Maine Health Access Founda- unique and extraordinary wom- Tilberg has worked for more (TiP). Forty million American Aging and the Maine Highlands common form of dementia, the tion and AARP to supply five an Karin Tilberg is. We met in than three decades in law and family caregivers provide $470 Senior Center, have joined forces SAVVY training is appropriate local libraries with many up-to- the spring of 2015. It did not policy to promote vibrant com- billion of uncompensated care to better understand and respond for individuals dealing with any date books and DVDs about var- take me long to realize that she munities in Maine. She has led every year - 178,000 of them to the needs of caregivers. As a type of dementia. Crabtree says ious caregiving topics, including was an exceptional lady. efforts to bring local businesses, Mainers who account $2.2 bil- result, they have launched sever- that one of the greatest benefits medical, financial, nutritional, She has accomplished many landowners, guides and com- lion of that care load. Caregivers al projects to support caregivers of the training is that participants mental health, and self-care con- achievements in her career. munity leaders together around over the age of 50 who leave the throughout the region. discover that they are cerns. Participating in the project She staffs the Forest Society of shared ideas of land conserva- workforce to tend to the needs of Cheryl Crabtree not alone in their strug- are Shaw Library in Greenville, Maine’s Greenville office, ne- tion focused on sustaining man- aging parents lose an average of and longtime Pisca- gles, and that connect- Guilford Memorial Library, gotiates easements and helps aged forest, outdoor recreation $304,000 in wages and benefits taquis resident Theresa ing with other caregiv- Thompson Free Library in Do- with administration work. She is and economic health. over a lifetime. Boettner have complet- By Meg Callaway ers can bring relief and ver-Foxcroft, Milo Free Public also a former staffer for Maine Charlie Boothby A striking 34 percent of all rel- ed extensive facilitator renewed energy to what Library, and Abbott Memorial Audubon and later a senior advi- Greenville atives providing care to a loved training in order to pro- is often a very exhaust- Library in Dexter. one are over 65 years old. As the vide SAVVY Caregiver ing role. TiP volunteers are working oldest county in the state, it is not Training. Their com- Anyone interested in with the librarians to make sure surprising that Piscataquis has a mitment to offering this registering for SAVVY that information about local re- large population of unsung fam- 6-week course about Caregiver training or sources that support caregiving The view from ily caregivers who need more caring for loved ones learning more about it, and aging in place is available support in order to keep up their who have dementia is may call Eastern Area to the public. Volunteers are also valuable and exhausting efforts. a tremendous asset to Agency on Aging at preparing to provide in-person out our window “Providing care for someone our region, and they 1-800-432-7812. support to caregivers for a few you love often begins so gradu- are eagerly recruiting Several presenta- hours a month in the Dover- Fox- Awhile ago this morning I but apparently I had won. He ally that you don’t identify your- for classes that begin tions about dementia croft and Dexter libraries. lay on our sofa, at times put- was a nice guy and we re- self as a caregiver,” says Cheryl in Dover-Foxcroft on August 12, hosted by Pine Tree Hospice On Thursday, Aug. 4, the ting my book aside to rest my mained friends, each working Crabtree, TiP volunteer and pro- Milo on September 8, and Dexter and funded in part by the TiP Maine Highlands Senior Center eyes and gazing out the win- in our classroom up the hall gram coordinator for The Com- on October 13. have drawn large crowds in Do- will host a caregiver luncheon dow. from the other. mons at Central Hall. SAVVY Caregiver training is ver-Foxcroft in the last couple from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the At one point, that gaze I don’t recall ever seeing a Crabtree says the demands of designed to help relative care- of years, including the most re- Charlotte White Center. This turned into something a bit horse birthing a critter that caring for an older adult gener- givers learn about how dementia cent one by Kathryn Pears held working luncheon, facilitated more thoughtful. I was not- looked like a deer….not even ally increase with time and can changes thinking and behavior at the Congregational Church. In by geriatrician Lesley Fernow, ing the variety of trees that like a mule, although mules leave caregivers isolated and and how they can respond to an effort to make such presenta- will provide an opportunity for were waving in this morning’s don’t breed. They stubbornly overwhelmed if they do not have those changes in ways that pre- tions available in other areas of representatives from the MHSC breeze from the ocean. remain mules. Nor have I ever others who can shoulder some of serve the dignity and comfort of the region, TiP will be hosting to listen to caregivers’ thoughts Now I am not good at recog- seen a rabbit give birth to a the responsibility and offer them their loved ones, while also help- a training featuring Peter Bak- about what community services nizing different groundhog. Nor a break. In fact, it is not uncom- ing them to experience less stress er of the Maine Chapter of the would be most useful to them. types of trees, DOWN THE ROAD a dog to a cat. mon for stressed caregivers to and more fulfillment. Alzheimer’s Association at the Anyone interested in attending that is, “breeds,” A PIECE They all have overlook their own needs and One in eight people over 65 Shaw Library on Thursday, Sept. may RSVP to Cheryl Crabtree except that I their behavioral end up with health problems that have Alzheimer’s disease, and 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at [email protected] or think I have seen By Milt Gross habits and indi- undermine their capacity to care the risk of developing dementia Lunch will be included. More in- call 564-0273. most of them be- vidual looks. for their loved one. increases with age. Considering formation about how to register To learn more about the Pis- fore. I can tell Now my ob- Through the Piscataquis Thriv- that the fastest growing segment for this event can be obtained by cataquis Thriving in Place Col- a dogwood from a maple or servances don’t “prove” total ing in Place Collaborative, vol- of our population is those over 564-0273. laborative, readers are encour- from a pine. But I realized this evolution doesn’t ever happen. unteers and local organizations, the age of 85, it stands to reason Recognizing that busy care- aged to call Meg Callaway at morning that I’ve seen most of It does show I’ve never seen including Pine Tree Hospice, the that more family caregivers con- givers are not always able to 564-0273. them before, here and there, in such changes born that show a woods through which I was total evolution is true. driving or deep in a forest off Notice I use the phrase “to- the Appalachian Trail. tal evolution,” because one What I also realized is that breed dog after 100 years has Supporting our seniors and the Preserving I have never seen any “new” become the parent or great-, trees, trees developing and great-, great-grandparent of the past changing from one kind to another type dog. The “anoth- caregivers who support them another. That change would er” type would be a mongrel - be the essence of total evolu- or some specific breed. There What will happen to your tion, and I’ve never noticed it are many types - breeds - of Maine is federal programs are in high demands of everyday life. And genealogical research? This is among trees. Have you? dogs, but that is because the one of the demand in Maine, other sim- as Maine people juggle their a question most genealogists That started me think- human owners bred them that oldest states ilar programs are not, sug- jobs, raising children, and tak- never consider. Many will ing about the other critters, way. Those pups become the in the coun- gesting that the complex, and ing care of their elderly family acknowledge their children animals. I’ve never seen a closest I’ve seen to evolution, try, and with sometimes redundant, web of members, they often have to aren’t interested in genealo- beaver-type critter that had and it was breeding, not evo- our aging programs may confuse seniors reach deep into their pockets. gy or any of the accumulated changed from a woodchuck lution that produced them. The population, and in effect, limit the useful- According to the AARP, there material they’ve assembled type. I’ve never noticed a different type dogs were bred we should ness of the programs. are an estimated 178,000 fam- over years of research into moose that obviously had been for varying purposes, to herd, do all that To help make things clearer, ily caregivers in Maine who the family. They aren’t sure born of a combination moose to hunt, to be pets. But those we can to be I’ve joined with Senator Kelly spend approximately 18 hours what to do with their materi- and deer. I’ve seen lots of deer differences were done deliber- there for our Ayotte (R-N.H.) to introduce each week to support someone als and somehow hope things and a good many moose. But ately by man’s interference in By U.S. Sen. seniors and the Senior Home Modification in their family. will turn out okay and per- none that apparently came the breeding process. Angus King help support Assistance Initiative Act. Our Playing the role of a fam- haps a child will develop an from a combination of those I have friends who insist the family bill would establish a process ily caregiver, though done interest. two. that total evolution is true, al- (I-Maine) members to better coordinate the many willingly and readily by folks This can be a vain hope. I recall, when I was a school though they haven’t observed who serve existing federal home modifi- across Maine, can cause real Just look at items for sale on teacher, having a discussion or it. I insist - or believe - that as caregivers for their elderly cation programs and provide financial strain and stress — e-bay or in “trash and trea- debate with a science teacher total evolution doesn’t occur parents and relatives. more consumer-friendly in- and it deserves real attention sure” shops where you’ll find down the hall, who believed between species. That mutt I One of the most direct formation on how older Amer- from policymakers. That’s family photos, documents, in total evolution. I didn’t. I hear yapping a half-mile away things we can do to improve ican can access and use these why I’ve put my support be- and even bibles for sale by believed that what I had seen happened either because of a the quality of life for seniors resources. By helping aging hind the Credit for Caring strangers. in yonder woods was born and human breeder or because of is to help support their desire Mainers navigate the resourc- Act, which would help make My aunt by marriage had a raised by critters of the same a lack of such. It sounds like to age safely in place in an es available to them, the legis- caring for an aging loved one mother I’ll variety at itself. At one point a spaniel type, which type was accessible, affordable, and fa- lation aims to achieve the dual easier and more affordable by call Elea- Family in our debate, the other teacher bred to hunt small critters in miliar environment. As more goals of helping people age providing up to a $3,000 non- nor who DISCOVERER said, “I’ve never heard anyone tight places …. by human in- and more Mainers are choos- safely and independently in refundable tax credit to work- was a well make that statement before.” ing to stay in their own homes place and expanding the sup- ing family caregivers. known I don’t recall what we had Please see Page 11, as they grow older, there are ply of accessible housing. The tax credit would cover research- been discussing or debating, WINDOW steps we can and should take Another way that we can some of the added costs care- er here in to make independent living support Maine seniors is by givers incur as they look after Maine. less burdensome. supporting their family care- their family members, such as She’d pub- Earlier this year, the Bi- givers. This week, I visited travel costs for transporting lished ar- Open to communication partisan Policy Center, a the Stewart Adult Day Cen- a loved one, home modifica- ticles and non-profit founded in 2007 by ter in Falmouth where I sat tions to accommodate a fam- was highly former Senate Majority Lead- down with staff, community ily member’s special needs, respect- of any kind from residents ers including Bob Dole and members, and their families medication management ser- ed in the George Mitchell, released a to discuss some of the chal- vices, and more. Family care- field and To the editor: sage for voicemail, it isn’t report which identified ways lenges facing our seniors to- givers help aging people stay when she The response to my holding set up for that. Your call will that we can improve current day — and how we can help in their homes, rather than died she a “Town Hall” meeting was show up on caller ID messag- federal programs to support them age healthily and happi- entering a nursing or long- left years of research includ- pleasant, with the comments es via testing are better and seniors who want to age in ly. The discussion also includ- term care facility, which can ing unique material and inter- of people attending; but not faster. Email? How about reg- place by helping to pay for ed the Maine Association of help to make seniors more views she hadn’t had time to what I had hoped for. ular mail - my address is 174 modifications, rehabilita- Area Agencies on Aging, Bath comfortable and save mon- publish. My cousins weren’t I purposely did it as an Knowlton Mills Rd., Sanger- tions, or weatherization ef- Housing, Spectrum Genera- ey — both for seniors and for interested so my aunt never open invitation to any and all ville, ME 04479. forts. But in a classic case of tions, Maine Women’s Policy Medicare and Medicaid — in thought to ask me for advice members of the group of “con- A personal visit is welcome, government bureaucracy, the Center, Penquis and Maine the long run. and gave all the files, pho- cerned citizens of Sanger- as a drop by or for coffee at a numerous and well-intended AARP. Ensuring that all of our se- tos, and pedigree charts to an ville” in reference to my per- local establishment (I’ll buy!). federal programs, benefits, Throughout the event, I niors have a safe and comfort- elderly man who had asked formance as a selectman, and All conservations will be held and waivers aimed at helping heard stories about family able place to grow old can be Eleanor for help with his re- their call for my resignation. as confidential unless you older individuals age safely caregivers across the state a challenge, especially with search. He didn’t live long I will try another method. want otherwise. and independently don’t seem who have to balance the time Maine’s aging demographics My phone number is 1-860- Thomas F. Carone to be working together as well and effort of supporting an ag- — but it’s something we must Please see Page 11, 573-1167 do not leave a mes- Sangerville as they should. Though some ing loved one with the other continue working towards. 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Bicentennial Piscataquis River Festival is Saturday

GUILFORD — The 12th an- nual Piscataquis River Festival returns on Saturday, July 30 with a day of events in the downtown area. The 2016 festival will be a celebration of the town of Guil- ford’s Bicentennial. This year’s Piscataquis Riv- er Festival begins with breakfast served at the Guilford United Methodist Church at 7 a.m. Friends of Community Fitness has a pair of road races, with a Kids’ Fun Run starting at 7:30 a.m. and then the Fitness 5K beginning File photo at 8 a.m. with registration for both LEAVE YOUR TABLE prior to the starting guns from the downtown athletic field. This MANNERS BEHIND — year’s 5K will follow a reverse Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom A pie eating contest will route from prior festival races. PISCATAQUIS RIVER FESTIVAL — Last year’s annual Piscataquis River Festival in be part of the Guilford The Piscataquis River Festi- Guilford featured a parade through town on the morning with a color guard made Bicentennial Piscataquis val “Big Bicentennial Parade” up of members of Boy Scout Troop 61 of Parkman leading the procession. This year’s River Festival on Saturday through town starts at 9:30 a.m. as festival will feature a day of events on Saturday, July 30, including a parade at 9:30 afternoon. The competition local businesses, organizations and a.m. with all of the activities celebrating Guilford’s Bicentennial. is scheduled for 1 p.m. others create their best floats to tie at the back of the tennis in with the community’s 200-year courts. milestone. lands Federal Credit Union’s pie At 9 a.m. the Guilford Memori- eating contest behind the tennis al Library’s book sale begins, with courts. File photo the food and craft vendor sales also Youngsters have the opportu- CATCH A PESKY starting at 9 a.m. nity to take a pig home during PORKER — (right) A pig The U.S Postal Service will the 1:30 p.m. pig scramble, to be scramble is scheduled for have a Bicentennial cancellation held inside a fenced-in area. The 1:30 p.m. inside the orange stamp booth at the festival, open- scramble is sponsored by Herring fenced-in area on Saturday ing at 10 a.m. Brothers. A Bicentennial ceremony and Live music with country act during the Piscataquis dedication will be at the athletic Cold Blue Steel will be from 1-5 River Festival in downtown field at 11 a.m. p.m., with classic rock act Out of Guilford. Youngsters will Live music with the Sebasticook the Blue performing from 5-9 p.m. attempt to catch a pig to and HJ Crosby Bands starts at 11 Getting one’s ducks in a row will take home. a.m. at the gazebo. be quite handy at the 3 p.m. rubber “Elvis” will be rocking and duck race on the Piscataquis River. rolling at the Piscataquis River Once the sun sets, a fireworks Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. display over Guilford will take at the athletic field, sponsored by place at night. Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom Lovell’s Guilford Hardware. For more information, please A SALUTE TO VETERANS — Cub Scout Pack 61 of Table manners will not be re- see the Piscataquis River Festival quired at the 1 p.m. Maine High- page on Facebook. Parkman thanked those who served during a past Piscataquis River Festival parade.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME — The float for the Maine Highlands Federal Credit Union in last year’s parade featured many of the characters from “The Wizard of Oz.”

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom BICENTENNIAL PARADE — A float for Pirate Rec travels through downtown Guilford during a past year’s Piscataquis River Festival. The 2016 procession starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 30 as area businesses and organizations will create floats tying in with the community’s 200th birthday. Page 6, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, July 27, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer

Fitness 5K and kids run kick off River Festival

GUILFORD — Friends of The 5K starts at 8 a.m. with Community Fitness will host registration at 7:30 a.m. This its annual 5K race/walk and year the course will be reversed children’s fun run on the morn- with participants running and ing of Saturday, July 30 as part walking in the opposite direc- of the Piscataquis River Festi- tion of past years. Those taking val. part will be timed with prizes The kids race starts at 7:30 awarded to the top three. a.m. at the downtown recre- Registration forms are avail- ational fields, with registration able at www.comfitme.com beginning at 7 a.m. The event is and registration may be also be free, and the first 24 youngsters done on the morning of July 30. will receive a T-shirt and rib- For more information, please bon. Awards will be presented contact 876-4813 or friend- to first through third place. [email protected].

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom FIT TO RUN A 5K — The entrants in last year’s Friends of Community Fitness’ 5K road race take off from the starting line to kick off the annual Piscataquis River Festival in Guilford. This year’s race will be at 8 a.m. on Saturday, starting at the downtown recreational fields with the course covering the reverse route of previous years.

Photo courtesy of Guilford Historical Society Treasurer Cindy Woodworth 1905 QUILT FOR THE BICENTENNIAL — Marilyn Bennett has loaned a 1905 quilt for the Guilford Historical Society to display during this weekend’s Bicentennial celebration. The Guilford Historical Society Museum will be open during the Bicentennial River Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 30. Bennett is a cousin to Wilfred Priest, and their grandmother Flora Johnson was one of the ladies who created and signed the quilt in 1905 at the Valley Grange in Guilford Center. The historical society hopes the public has the chance to view this beautiful handmade quilt in person and take a look back into the history of Guilford.

Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom Observer file photo/Stuart Hedstrom OFF THEY GO — Nine young runners took part in Library book sale ALL IN THE FAMILY — Zach Doore and his father David Friends of Community Fitness’ Kids Fun Run during the Doore were first and second respectively in the 2015 2015 Piscataquis River Festival. running down and back GUILFORD — The Guilford Memorial Library will be Friends of Community Fitness Fitness 5K in Guilford at along the Guilford Memorial River Walk while dodging having a by donation book sale on Saturday, July 30 from 21:15 and 21:16. Younger brother and son Isaac Doore puddles and each other. This year’s kids run starts at 9 a.m. to noon. There will be something for everyone. For 7:30 a.m. more information, please call the library at 876-4547. came in eighth in the field of 20.

Find ‘The Piscataquis Observer’ on Facebook Page 7 July 27, 2016 Foxcroft Youth Track travels to Old Town OLD TOWN — The Foxcroft 6:25.66. Youth Track team took part in 8 and under javelin: 6. Guth- the third USATF-Maine Group rie 21 feet, 2 inches. D meet of the summer season 8 and under long jump: 14. on July 21 at Old Town High Guthrie 6-08. School. The following team Boys 11-12 200: 13. Jackson members placed in the top 20: Smith 36.81 seconds. Girls 8 and under 100: 16. 9-10 800: 11. Zachary Peirce Adriana Guthrie 20.02 seconds. 3:35.99. 9-10 400: 1. Heidi Clawson 11-12 high jump: 18. Smith 1:22.45; and 10. Allison Conner 3-00. 1:46.74. 9-10 shot put: Peirce 15- Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom 9-10 1,500: 2. Clawson 07.50. ALMOST TIME TO START — Some of the entrants in the 2016 Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race are gathered at the starting line in Sebec Village. The Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club provided communications services for the race, from the start to the finish with several checkpoints along the route. Annual Pony Pride 5K features new course

DOVER-FOXCROFT — In for those who pre-register, sign conjunction with Foxcroft Acad- up the day of the race or who en- emy’s Alumni Weekend and ter as families. T-shirts go to the the Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown first 80 to register. Homecoming, the 20th annual Prizes will be awarded to the Pony Pride will be open to all and top male and female runners, run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6. top Foxcroft Academy male and This year’s event will feature a female alumni and top male and new course starting and ending on female Foxcroft Academy faculty the campus of Foxcroft Academy. finishers as well as to age group Registration for the Pony Pride winners. 5K starts at 7 a.m. at the Foxcroft More information and registra- Academy track building on West tion forms are available at www. Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Main Street with rates available foxcroftacademy.org. FASTEST PADDLERS — Barry and Lori Dana rest after completing the annual Three Rivers Kiwanis Sebec River Observer photo/Stuart Hedstrom Canoe and Kayak Race on July 23. The husband and COMING INTO MILO — The course for the Three Rivers wife paddled from below the dam in Sebec Village to the Kiwanis Sebec River Canoe and Kayak Race finishes MPA extends broadcast, finish line by the boat landing in Milo in approximately near the bridge in Milo, after paddlers pass under the one hour and 18 minutes. railroad trestle. streaming deals for high Burdin school basketball tourney Tradewinds’ new Spirit AUGUSTA — Maine’s MPBN will broadcast the high school basketball state 10 state championship games pitches championship games will live, then re-air all of the continue to be televised contests the Sunday immedi- Pump to benefit Boston for UMF around the state and streamed ately after the Saturday state around the world for the next finals are played. FARMINGTON — Abby Bur- three years, according to an “Last year’s ‘Champion- din, a resident of Guilford and agreement announced last ship Weekend’ covering the Red Sox Foundation graduate of Piscataquis Com- week by the Maine Princi- games on Friday and Sat- munity High School, was a se- pals’ Association. urday followed by rebroad- MILO — Tradewinds CITGO Fuels, H.A. Mapes, Global Part- ing our communities.” nior pitcher on the University of The MPA and Maine Pub- casting those games on Sun- Market is one of 23 stations in New ners and Tradewinds, will support “We look forward to contribut- Maine-Farmington softball team lic Broadcasting Network day was well received,” said England that has installed a Bos- the Red Sox Foundation through ing to the fantastic educational and this past sea- have entered an agreement Vogelzang. “We repeatedly ton Red Sox “Spirit Pump” to help the installation of unique Red community service programs of son. for 2017, 2018 and 2019 stip- heard from viewers that the raise funds for the Boston Red Sox Sox-branded gas pumps at mul- the Red Sox Foundation that serve Burdin was ulating that all five classes chance to watch games they Foundation. A portion of every sale tiple CITGO stations throughout children and families across New one of three of state championship con- had missed earlier in the from the Spirit Pump will be donat- Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New England,” said Alan Flagg, CITGO members of tests in the boys and girls weekend on that Sunday was ed directly to the foundation to help Hampshire and Maine. assistant vice president of Sup- the Beavers’ ranks will be carried live on really appreciated.” benefit underserved children and “We greatly appreciate the Red ply and Marketing. “The Red Sox pitching staff. MPBN-TV, MPA executive The MPA has also reached families in the region. This special Sox pride and support that CITGO Foundation Spirit Pump initiative She appeared director Dick Durost said in a three-year extension with pump, decorated in red and navy, is and its Marketers are providing at is just one way that CITGO and its in 10 games, a press release. the Northeast Sports Network just one way customers can donate their stations throughout New En- local Marketers and Retailers fuel making five “This agreement continues to continue live-streaming at the station. Customers can also gland,” said Gena Borson, execu- good for others, not only in New Burdin starts and toss- the decades-long relation- all North and South regional look for “Fuel Change” donation tive director of the Red Sox Foun- England communities, but in cities ing three com- ship between the MPA and semifinal and final basketball boxes or receive a one-of-a-kind dation. “Not only are the CITGO throughout the 29 states in which plete games as part of 32.2 total MPBN,” said Durost. “We games. Red Sox Foundation baseball mo- Red Sox Foundation Spirit Pumps CITGO operates.” innings pitched. are pleased to continue to “We are excited to once bile at the register by donating to helping to fuel our enrichment pro- To learn more about the Spirit University of Maine-Farming- meet the state-championship again be working with the the foundation. grams and activities at the founda- Pump campaign and other ways to ton softball finished 2016 with needs of Maine high school MPA and the great stu- Through October, CITGO Pe- tion, but they are also encouraging support the Red Sox Foundation, an overall record of 7-22, going basketball fans everywhere dent-athletes of Maine in troleum Corporation, along with its local residents to get involved and visit www.redsoxfoundation.org/ 4-8 in North Atlantic Conference for another three years.” bringing regional semifinals local New England partners, SEI share the responsibility for improv- redsoxscholars/citgo. play. “We are very excited to and finals to the web,” said partner with the MPA for the NSN CEO Eric Berry. “We next three years and continue look forward to our partner- the tradition of covering high ship with C.N. Brown and the school basketball in Maine MPA for the next three years Piscataquis Regional YMCA Pony Trot 1K and we thank them for this and hopefully beyond.” opportunity,” added MPBN “The quality of the regional DOVER-FOXCROFT — Children from the ages of 3-10 can Medals will be awarded to the top three runners in both the 6 and chief executive officer Mark semifinal and final webcasts take part in the Piscataquis Regional YMCA’s annual Pony Trot under and 7-10 age groups. Vogelzang. “Offering basket- from all three sites [Bangor, 1K on Saturday, Aug. 6 as part of the Foxcroft Academy Alumni Registration can be done in advance at the PRYMCA or on the ball coverage to communities Weekend and Dover-Foxcroft Shiretown Homecoming festivities. morning of Aug. 6 at the track. For more information, please call across Maine is very import- Please see Page 8, The free race starts at 10 a.m. at the Foxcroft Academy track. 564-7111 or go to www.prymca.org. ant to us.” MPA Coaches Continued from Page 1 Rowell’s Penquis Navigators of Dover-Foxcroft, was unable SPORTS ON TAP before it’s time to return to the to complete its season this year schedule subject to change classroom. because of the lack of available That conflict between com- players. Thursday, July 28— p.m. (Foxcroft Golf Club); 8 a.m. (Main St.-Dexter). View (Thorndike) 4 p.m. mitment to their sports teams Many coaches in all sports TRACK: Foxcroft Youth Grapevine Association TRACK: Foxcroft Youth Thursday, Aug. 25— and other activities seemingly is have begun adapting to the reali- Track at USATF-Maine scramble 9 a.m. Squaw Track at state champion- PRESEASON FIELD becoming more and more acute ty that the world is more compli- Group D meet 2 p.m. (Old Mt. Village (Greenville ship meet 9 a.m. (Cony HOCKEY: Dexter vs. Mt. as those off-field responsibilities cated for kids than it was a gen- Town High School). Junction). ROAD RACE: High School—Augusta). View 5 p.m. increase or there become more eration ago, and that summer is Saturday, July 30— Pony Pride 5K 8 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15— Friday, Aug. 26—PRE- recreational options for high not just a time for kids to merely ROAD RACE: Friends of (Foxcroft Academy); PRY- CROSS COUNTRY/FIELD SEASON FOOTBALL: school kids during the summer. yield to the perceived pressure Community Fitness Riv- MCA Kids Pony Trot 1K 10 HOCKEY/FOOTBALL/ Foxcroft vs. Orono 7 p.m. It’s taking its toll in some to play on various off-season er Festival Kids Half Mile a.m. (Foxcroft Academy GOLF/SOCCER: Fall high PRESEASON GIRLS areas. Take American Legion sports teams or risk falling deep- Fun Run 7:30 a.m. and track). SOCCER: Foxcroft school practices begin. SOCCER: Dexter and Pen- baseball. It wasn’t that long ago er on the depth chart come the 5K 8 a.m. (Guilford ath- Academy alumni boys and Saturday, Aug. 20— quis at Hampden Academy when Zone 1, the zone that cov- high school season. letic fields). TRIATHLON: girls games 10 a.m. SOFT- PRESEASON FIELD Play Day 10 a.m. ers the northern half of the state, Players are much more likely Moosehead Try-Athlon BALL: Foxcroft Academy HOCKEY: Dexter at Cen- Saturday, Aug. 27— was thriving with 11 teams rang- to be excused from a summer 9 a.m. (Bartley’s Garage alumni slow-pitch game tral Play Day (Corinth) 9 PRESEASON BOYS ing as far north as Presque Isle game or workout in order to Beach—Greenville). noon. TENNIS: Foxcroft a.m. SOCCER: Dexter at and as far Down East as Calais. work than they were a genera- Thursday, Aug. 4— Academy Alumni Weekend Monday, Aug. 22— Hampden Academy Play But several teams have since tion ago. TRACK: Foxcroft Youth tournament 8 a.m. PRESEASON FIELD Day 8 a.m. PRESEASON disappeared, including Presque But as is perhaps the case with Track at Junior Division Sunday, Aug. 7—ICE HOCKEY: Dexter at Cape FOOTBALL: Dexter vs. Isle, Calais, Lincoln, Waldo an American Legion baseball qualifying meet 10 a.m. HOCKEY: Foxcroft Acad- Elizabeth Play Day noon. Madison/Carrabec 1 p.m. County and Midcoast (Rock- regular season that essentially (Old Town High School). emy alumni game 11 a.m. PRESEASON FOOT- Tuesday, Aug. 30— land). is compacted into five weeks, Saturday, Aug. 6— (Alfond Arena-Orono). BALL: Dexter at Orono 5 PRESEASON BOYS This summer there were more and more kids are coming BASKETBALL: Foxcroft Saturday, Aug. 13— p.m.; Foxcroft at Oceans- SOCCER: Dexter vs. Pe- eight teams, including one from to the conclusion that they don’t Academy alumni boys and LUMBERJACK COMPE- ide (Rockland) 5 p.m. nobscot 5:30 p.m.; Pen- Skowhegan and another from want any summer sport to be- girls games 9 a.m. FIELD TITION: Forest Heritage Wednesday, Aug. 24— quis at Schenck (East Oakland that were refugees come a fulltime job. HOCKEY: Foxcroft Acad- Days Game of Logging 10 PRESEASON BOYS Millinocket) 4 p.m. PRE- from a central Maine zone that To some such a demanding emy alumni game 11 a.m. a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Greenville SOCCER: Dexter at Mt. SEASON GIRLS SOC- essentially disbanded due to the GOLF: Foxcroft Academy school grounds). ROAD View (Thorndike) 5:30 CER: Dexter vs. Penob- loss of several teams. Please see Page 8, Alumni Weekend scram- RACE: Maine Red Hot p.m. PRESEASON GIRLS scot 4 p.m.; Penquis vs. And another Zone 1 club, the COACHES ble 8 and 11 a.m. and 2 Dog Festival 5K Bun Run SOCCER: Dexter at Mt. Schenck 4 p.m. Page 8, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, July 27, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer MPA Trail volunteers Continued from Page 7 network that runs through the 2023 basketball tourna- Augusta and Portland] will con- ment. tinue in the capable hands of the “These agreements solidi- wanted for Aug. 12 NSN crew,” added Durost. “We fy the MPA’s desire to make are especially thankful to the all postseason basketball GREENVILLE -- Mooseh- bring their own lunch, wa- partnership with C.N. Brown tournament games available ead Trails, a group helping ter, work gloves and bug re- that makes this agreement pos- to anyone, anywhere who to maintain walking, hiking, pellant. 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P.O. Box 30, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 • Fax: 564-7056 564-8355 The Piscataquis Observer July 27, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 9 Community Calendar Recurring Events The Anchor Holds Church of care offers outreach services pot takes place from 10 a.m.- will be at VFW Post 4298, 20 benefit The Moving Wall com- Mondays God, 57 High St., holds Bible several times per month. Call noon. FMI go to www.green- Cedar St., today and tomorrow. ing to town in 2017. FMI call DOVER-FOXCROFT: Se- study at 6 p.m. for the dates and location at villedepot.org. DOVER-FOXCROFT: 270-0286. nior Network meets at 10:30 DOVER-FOXCROFT: 564-8165. GUILFORD: The Bicenten- Foxcroft Academy’s 20th an- Saturday, Aug. 13 a.m. in the Community Room Pine Tree Hospice holds GREENVILLE: Alcohol- nial edition of the Piscataquis nual Pony Pride 5K, with a DEXTER: The Dexter of the Morton Avenue Munici- Nights of Service for children ics Anonymous, 7 p.m. at the River Festival features a day of new course this year, starts at 8 Regional High School field pal Building — except for hol- and adults from 7-8 p.m. For church by the light downtown. events, including a 9:30 a.m. a.m. at Foxcroft Academy. hockey boosters will serve a idays — with the Community more info. call 564-4346. HARMONY: The Harmony parade. DOVER-FOXCROFT: breakfast from 6-10 a.m. at the Cafe for lunch. For meal reser- GREENVILLE: Spruce Community Center hosts a Fri- MONSON: The Monson The PRYMCA Kids Pony Trot American Legion Hall. vations call 943-2488. Run/Womancare offers do- day Nite Jam from 6-9 p.m., to Public Library hosts a book 1K, for ages 3-10, starts at 10 DEXTER: The inaugural GREENVILLE: The Part- mestic violence services, legal benefit building repairs. talk with author and former a.m. at the Foxcroft Academy Maine Red Hot Dog Festival nership Food Pantry is open referrals and support the sec- MONSON: The Monson & resident Lauri Anderson at 7 track. FMI call 564-7111. features events throughout the the first and third Mondays ond and last Wednesday of the Appalachian Trail Information p.m. DOVER-FOXCROFT: day. FMI go to http://www.red- from 11 a.m.-noon behind the month at the outreach office at Center, on the main road, in- Sunday, July 31 The Dover-Foxcroft Shire- hotdog.org. fire station on Minden St. FMI C.A. Dean Hospital from noon- vites the public from 1-5 p.m. DOVER-FOXCROFT: town Homecoming festivities HARMONY: The Siesta call 518-8833. 4 p.m. or by appointment. For on Fridays, Saturdays and Sun- The United Methodist Church include fireworks over Sebec Sanctuary — which provides GUILFORD: The Guilford more info. call 564-8166. days to learn about life and of Dover-Foxcroft holds a Lake, with the Kiwanis con- a home for displaced parrots, UMC offers Old Testament Bi- GUILFORD: The Pantry culture of the wilderness for “Singing Sunday” service at cession stand opening at 4 p.m. holds a 10th anniversary open ble study from 10-11 a.m. FMI of Hope Food Cupboard at hikers, visitors, and those who 10:30 a.m. with a BBQ picnic by the beach. house from noon-5 p.m. to- call 876-3372. the Guilford United Methodist call the Monson area home. to follow. FMI call 564-8055. GREENVILLE JCT: The day and tomorrow. FMI go to MILO: Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Church, 3 School St., is open Saturdays DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Grapevine Association’s 40th http://www.siestasanctuary. Park St. United Methodist from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednes- GUILFORD: Alcoholics Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis holds annual golf scramble at Squaw org. Church, 15 Park St. days and Thursday. FMI call Anonymous meets at the Guil- an auction barn sale from 1-4 Mt. Village begins with a 9 Tuesday, Aug. 16 Tuesdays 876-3373. ford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley a.m. shotgun start, to benefit ATKINSON: A special town DEXTER: American Le- MILO: American Legion p.m. Fairgrounds. FMI go to http:// association scholarships. FMI meeting on the deorganization gion Post 53, on Church St., Post 41 is open from 7:30 a.m.- SANGERVILLE: The doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org. contact 695-3837 or kcccar- procedure starts at 6 p.m. at the is open for veterans to gather noon for veterans and members South Sangerville Grange Tuesday, Aug. 2 [email protected]. town hall. from noon-3 p.m. to meet. meets the first Saturday of the DEXTER: Halfway Home GREENVILLE JCT: The DEXTER: The Foxcroft DEXTER: The HJ Crosby SANGERVILLE: The on- month, with a potluck at noon performs a Wayside Park Peoples’ United Methodist Academy Alumni Band per- Community Band of Dexter going food cupboard at the and meeting at 1 p.m. concert at 6 p.m. FMI go to Church auction starts at 9:30 forms a Wayside Park concert practices at 6 p.m. at the Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church Sundays www.dextermaine.org/upcom- a.m. FMI call 695-2523. at 6 p.m. FMI go to www. View Community School. For of Sangerville and Dover-Fox- DOVER-FOXCROFT: Al- ing-events. MILO: The Piscataquis dextermaine.org/upcom- more info. call 207-924-6235 croft is open the first Wednes- coholics Anonymous, 11 a.m. DOVER-FOXCROFT: Amateur Radio Club’s Three ing-events. or go to www.cuthbert-founda- day and third Friday from 9 at the Thompson Free Library. The Hibbard Skilled Nursing Riverfest Hamfest takes place tion.org. a.m.-1 p.m. FMI call 876-4926. DOVER-FOXCROFT: Center Alzheimer’s and Relat- at the Kiwanis Building from STATE OF MAINE DEXTER: Dexter Region- Thursdays Adult volleyball takes place at ed Disorders Support Group 8 a.m.-3 p.m. FMI contact PROBATE COURT al Development Corporation ABBOT: Alcoholics Anon- the Morton Avenue gym from meets at 4 p.m. in the home li- [email protected]. PISCATAQUIS, SS: meets first Tuesday of the ymous, 8 p.m. at the Abbot 4-7 p.m. FMI call 564-3265. brary. FMI call 564-8129. MONSON: A traditional 159 East Main St., Suite 12 month. For more info. call Town Hall. Wednesday, July 27 Thursday, Aug. 4 Finn dance takes place at the Dover-Foxcroft, Maine 04426 924-3064. DOVER-FOXCROFT: DOVER-FOXCROFT: The DEXTER: The Dexter Fire Finn Hall from 7:30-10 p.m. NOTICE TO CREDITORS DEXTER: Alcoholics DHHS will be at Penquis, 50 Thompson Free Library hosts Department’s annual auction FMI call 997-3639. 18-A MRSA §3-801 Anonymous meetings at 7 p.m. North St., from 8:30 a.m.-4 a children’s program in which takes place today, tomorrow PARKMAN: The Parkman The following Personal Rep- at New Hope Baptist Church, p.m. the first Thursday of the participants can play soccer and Aug. 6, starting each eve- Grange serves its fifth annual resentatives have been appoint- 130 Spring St. month to assist with applica- and do drills with the Foxcroft ning at 6 p.m. in the Factory Minnie Welts Bridge Memorial ed in the estates noted. The fi rst DOVER-FOXCROFT: tions and benefit programs. Academy soccer team at 10:30 One parking lot. Scholarship Supper from 4:30- publication date of this notice is The Thompson Free Library DOVER-FOXCROFT: a.m. FMI call 564-3350. MILO: The Milo Garden 6:30 p.m. FMI call 277-3942. July 20, 2016. If you are a cred- itor of an estate listed below, you Knitting Group 11:30 a.m.-1 Children’s story hour, 10:30 Thursday, July 28 Club’s Summer Fair will be Monday, Aug. 8 must present your claim within p.m. Please call 564-3350 for a.m., Thompson Free Library. DEXTER: The Dexter His- held at Milo Elementary from DOVER-FOXCROFT: four months of the fi rst publication more info. DOVER-FOXCROFT: torical Society, 12 Church St., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with a lun- The Dover & Foxcroft Wa- date of this Notice to Creditors or DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover-Foxcroft Historical sponsors a talk by resident cheon, silent auction and raffle. ter District trustees’ monthly be forever barred. Spruce Run/Womancare drop- Society Observer Building will Leonard Wallace on the town Friday, Aug. 5 meeting starts at 5 p.m. at the You may present your claim by in support group, 1 to 2:30 be open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. railroads. DEXTER: DDATT and the district office — 48 Morton fi ling a written statement of your p.m., 8 Mechanic St. For more through Labor Day. DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Abbott Memorial Library pres- Ave. Suite B. claim on a proper form with the info. call 564-8166. DOVER-FOXCROFT: free session of the Essentials ent a First Friday movie and Tuesday, Aug. 9 Register of Probate of this Court DOVER-FOXCROFT: Bingo at the American Legion, of College Planning will be discussion at 7 p.m. in the li- DEXTER: Wilf Clark and or by delivering or mailing to the Personal Representative listed Weight Watchers meets at the 112 Park Street. $400 jackpot. offered at PHEC at 1 p.m. To brary meeting room. FMI call The Misty Mountaineers per- below at the address published United Methodist Church at 38 Kitchen opens at 5 p.m., games register call 1-800-281-3703 or 277-4221 or 924-3836. form a Wayside Park concert at by his name a written statement East Main St. from 5:30-6:30 start at 5:45 p.m. Must be 16 go to http://meoc.maine.edu. DOVER-FOXCROFT: 6 p.m. FMI go to www.dexter- of the Claim indicating the basis p.m. and older to play. Smoke free. DOVER-FOXCROFT: The Dover Low Vision Group maine.org/upcoming-events. therefore, the name and address GUILFORD: An interme- 564-8550. The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis meets at the Thayer Parkway Thursday, Aug. 11 of the claimant and the amount diate/advanced quilters group GUILFORD: Communi- auction takes place from 6-9 Community Room from 10- DOVER-FOXCROFT: claimed or in such other manner meets on the first and third ty Fitness, 31 High St., offers p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley 11:30 a.m. FMI contact 270- The Center Theatre hosts a as the law may provide. See 18-A Tuesday each month at the a free potluck bruncheon the Fairgrounds. FMI go to http:// 2730 or nancy.matulis@yahoo. Piscataquis Chamber of Com- MRSA §3-804. Guilford UMC from 9 -11:30 first Thursday of the month at doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org. com. merce Business After Hours TO ALL PERSONS INTER- ESTED IN ANY OF THE ES- a.m. FMI call 876-3372. 11:15 a.m., often with guest GREENVILLE: Hillbilly DOVER-FOXCROFT: Mixer from 5-7 p.m. FMI call TATES LISTED BELOW: GUILFORD: Narcotics speakers. For more info. call Swing perform at the Gazebo The annual hot dog cookout 564-7533. 2016-059 ESTATE OF FRANK Anonymous meets at 6:30 p.m. 876-4813. Concert Series at 7 p.m. — is served at Media Central on GREENVILLE: The Shaw H. SPRANDEL, late of Brown- at the Guilford UMC, 3 School GUILFORD: “Covenant: rain venue is the Center for East Main St. at 11 a.m. Public Library hosts a book ville, Maine deceased. Terry L. St. Creating Living & Trust” Bi- Moosehead History. Saturday, Aug. 6 talk with former Game Warden Sprandel-Taylor, 319 Stickney Hill MILO: Spruce Run/Wom- ble study Thursdays 10 a.m. Friday, July 29 BROWNVILLE: The Roger Guay at 6 p.m. at the Road, Brownville, ME 04414 ap- ancare Alliance provides do- at Guilford UMC and “Paul’s DEXTER: VFW Post 4298, Brownville Community Center for Moosehead History. pointed Personal Representative. mestic violence services, legal Letter to the Phillipians” Bible 20 Cedar St., serves a baked Church, 84 Church St., Old Friday, Aug. 12 2016-060 ESTATE OF ETTA referrals and support at the study at 1 p.m. FMI call 876- bean/hot dog supper from 5-7 Home Weekend auction and DEXTER: VFW Post 4298, M. HUBBARD, late of Green- ville, Maine deceased. Patricia outreach office at the town hall 3372. p.m. to benefit The Moving quilt show start at 9 a.m. A 20 Cedar St., serves a chicken H. Brown, P.O. Box 223, Monson, from 9 a.m.-noon. For more GUILFORD: Narcotics Wall coming to town in 2017. baked bean supper will be pot pie supper from 5-7 p.m. to ME 04464 appointed Personal info. call 564-8166. Anonymous meets at the Guil- FMI call 270-0286. served from 5-6:30 p.m. Representative. SANGERVILLE: AA ford UMC, 3 School St., at 7 DOVER-FOXCROFT: DEXTER: The Mass Vigil NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 2016-061 ESTATE OF LUCINDA Women’s Discovery 12 Group p.m. The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Society’s Gulf Wars memorial PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323 JEAN SNOWDEN, late of Green- at the Unitarian Universalist HARMONY: Cribbage auction takes place from 6-9 By virtue of a Judgment of Fore- ville, Maine deceased. Gregory A. Church, Church Street, from starts at 6 p.m. at the Harmony p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley closure and Sale dated April 7, Snowden, P.O. Box 1752, Green- NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 2016, entered in the Maine District ville, ME 04441 appointed Per- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Community Center, to benefit Fairgrounds. FMI go to http:// Court, District Thirteen, Division SANGERVILLE: The building repairs, with signups doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org. Notice is hereby given that in sonal Representative. accordance with the Judgment of Piscataquis at Dover-Foxcroft, 2016-062 ESTATE OF FRANK Sangerville Historical Soci- at 5:30 p.m. and a draw for Saturday, July 30 of Foreclosure and Sale entered Civil Action, Docket No. DOVDC- GEORGE PERKINS, late of Milo, ety’s museum is open from 1-3 partners. ATKINSON: The dedica- April 12, 2016 in the action RE-2015-016, in an action brought Maine deceased. Kevin P. Per- p.m. MONSON: The Lakeshore tion of the Capt. Jay Brainard entitled Wells Fargo Bank, by MAINE HIGHLANDS FED- kins, 53 Ocean View Ave., South Wednesdays House has an open mic night Gold Star Memorial Bridge, National Association as Trustee ERAL CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, Portland, ME 04106 appointed DEXTER: Kids Bible Club, from 6-9 p.m. For more info. between Atkinson and Sebec for Soundview Home Loan against Michael G. Davis, Per- Personal Representative. for grades K-5, meets at the call 997-7069. on the Stagecoach Rd., starts Trust 2007-OPT2, Asset-Backed sonal Representative of the ES- 2016-063 ESTATE OF DALE New Hope Baptist Church Fridays at 3 p.m. Certifi cates, Series 2007-OPT2 TATE OF PAULA M. DAVIS and F. HUFF, late of Abbot, Maine de- v. Alan Vryhof et al., by the MICHAEL G. DAVIS, individually, ceased. Scott M. Huff, 107 Cedar from 5-7:30 p.m. FMI call DEXTER: Spruce Run/ DOVER-FOXCROFT: A Defendants, and the STATE OF 924-7419. Womancare offers outreach blacksmith demonstration with Maine District Court, Division Springs Trail, Hendersonville, TN of Dover-Foxcroft, Docket No.: MAINE, MAINE REVENUE SER- 37075 appointed Personal Repre- DEXTER: The New Hope hours from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. John Calderwood and friends DOVDC-RE-15-18, wherein the VICES, Party in Interest, for the sentative. Baptist Church hosts a prayer at upstairs at the Morrison — along with wood carver Court adjudged the foreclosure foreclosure of Mortgage Deed dat- 2016-064 ESTATE OF RICHARD meeting at 6 p.m. FMI call Building on Main St. For more Chris Viera — will be at the of a mortgage granted by Alan ed June 16, 2005 and recorded in E. BLODGETT, late of Brownville, 924-7419. info. call 564-8166. Blacksmith Shop Museum, Vryhof and Alec Preble to Option the Piscataquis County Registry of Maine deceased. Linda B. Graham, DEXTER: TOPS (Take Off DEXTER: A ladies Bible 105 Dawes Rd., from 10 a.m.- One Mortgage Corporation, a Deeds in Book 1660 Page 314, the P.O. Box 355, Clinton, ME 04927 Pounds Sensibly) meets from study on the Fruit of the Spir- 3 p.m. FMI call 564-8618. California Corporation dated statutory ninety (90) day redemp- appointed Personal Representa- 5:30-7 p.m. For more info, call it meets at 10 a.m. at the New DOVER-FOXCROFT: May 14, 2007 and recorded in tion period having elapsed without tive. the Piscataquis County Registry redemption, notice is hereby given 2016-067 ESTATE OF EVERETT Stephanie Bridges at 278-2307 Hope Baptist Church. FMI call The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis that there will be sold at public sale or Mary Tuttle at 924-3881. 924-7419. auction takes place from 4-9 of Deeds in Book 1838, Page E. GRAY, SR., late of Guilford, 211, should the period of at the offi ces of Maine Highlands Maine deceased. Stephanie L. DOVER-FOXCROFT: A DEXTER: The Abbott Me- p.m. at the Piscataquis Valley redemption have expired without Federal Credit Union, 73 Main Shahin, 5 Bates CT, Guilford, free community Quigong class morial Library will hold sto- Fairgrounds. FMI go to http:// redemption of the property by Street, Dexter, Maine, on August ME 04443 and Dale Gray, P.O. is offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m. rytime for preschoolers at 3:30 doverfoxcroftkiwanis.org. the mortgagor(s), a public sale 25, 2016 at 1:00 P.M., all and Box 116, Sangerville, ME 04479 in the lobby of the Center The- p.m. For more info. call 924- GREENVILLE: The annu- of the property described in the singular the premises described appointed Personal Representa- atre. 7292. al Moosehead Try-Athlon, to mortgage will be conducted on in said mortgage deed and being tives. DOVER-FOXCROFT: DOVER-FOXCROFT: Al- benefit the CA Dean auxilia- September 7, 2016 commencing situate at 4 Cottage Street in Guil- 2016-071 ESTATE OF LEON TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen- coholics Anonymous, 7 p.m. ry, starts at 9 a.m. at Bartley’s at 10:30 a.m. at Offi ce of ford, Maine together with the 1988 R. FARRAR, SR., late of Brown- Shechtman Halperin Savage Victorian Mobile Home, 14x80, ville, Maine deceased. Barbara J. sibly) meets from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft United Garage Beach. FMI call 695- Serial #13009-IV80144FBK3 La- at the Congregational church.. Methodist Church, 156 East 5200. LLP, 190 U.S. Route One, 2nd Farrar, 1016 Main Road, Brown- Floor-Rear, Falmouth, Maine bel #TRA114107 situate thereon ville, ME 04414 and Leon R. Far- For more info. call 564-7276. Main St. GREENVILLE JCT: The property is located at 11 which is permanently attached to rar, Jr., P.O. Box 732, Brownville, DOVER-FOXCROFT: GREENVILLE: Woman- Woofstock — Dogs for the De- Alice And Lorin Drive, Guilford, and become part of the real estate. ME 04414 appointed Personal Piscataquis County, Maine, The property shall be sold to Representatives. reference as described in said the highest bidder at the sale. The 2016-072 ESTATE OF BETSY mortgage. sum of Five Thousand Dollars ELLEN HILL, late of Dover-Fox- The sale will be by public ($5,000.00) will be required to be croft, Maine deceased. Isaac auction. All bidders for the paid, in cash or by certifi ed check Wilkins, 638 Airline Rd., Clifton, property will be required to payable to Maine Highlands Fed- ME 04428 appointed Personal make a deposit of $5,000.00 in eral Credit Union, at the time and Representative. cash, certifi ed or bank check place of sale. The balance of the Notice is hereby given by the at the time of the public sale purchase price is to be paid within respective petitioner that she has made payable to Shechtman thirty (30) days following the sale. fi led the following proceeding. Halperin Savage, LLP, which Failure to pay the balance due This matter will be heard at 9:00 deposit is non-refundable as to within thirty (30) days following the a.m. or as soon thereafter as it the highest bidder. The balance sale shall be deemed a forfeiture may be on August 9, 2016. The of the purchase price shall be of the successful bidder’s depos- requested action may be made paid within thirty (30) days of it. Additional terms may be an- on or after the hearing date if no the public sale. In the event a nounced at the time of sale. suffi cient objection be heard. This representative of Wells Fargo The above property is being notice complies with the require- Bank, National Association as sold “as is” and will be conveyed ments of 18-A M.R.S.A. §3-403 Trustee for Soundview Home by Release Deed without any war- and Probate Rule 4. Loan Trust 2007-OPT2, Asset- ranty as to the condition, size or 2016-069 In Re: LAW LEWIS Backed Certifi cates, Series location of the property or the state GRAY, minor. Petition of Steven A. 2007-OPT2 is not present at of title to the property. Hinkley, legal guardian of said minor, the time and place stated in this The property will be sold sub- requesting that the name of said child notice, no sale shall be deemed ject to utility easements and rights be changed to LAW ARTHUR LEWIS to have occurred and all rights of way of record and utility ease- HINKLEY. Steven A. Hinkley, 6 Crows to reschedule a subsequent sale ments and rights of way that are Corner Rd., Greenville, ME 04441. are reserved. visible on the face of the earth. 2016-070 In Re: JESSIE LEE Additional terms will be The property will be sold subject TOMASSO, minor. Petition of announced at the public sale. to real estate taxes assessed by Kristine M. Arnold, legal guardian Wells Fargo Bank, National and due and payable to the Town of said minor, requesting that the Association as Trustee for of Guilford. name of said child be changed to Photo courtesy of Natural Resource Education Center Soundview Home Loan Trust Further information regarding JESSIE LEE ARNOLD. Kristine MAINE WOODS EXPLORERS — Recently the Natural Resource Education Center 2007-OPT2, Asset-Backed Cer- the terms and conditions of the M. Arnold, P.O. Box 1607, Green- sale of this property may be ob- at Moosehead’s Maine Woods Explorers visited Steve Cayard’s canoe shop in tifi cates, Series 2007-OPT2, ville, ME 04441. by its attorneys, Shechtman tained by contacting the offi ces To be published on July 20 Wellington to learn about building birch bark canoes in the tradition of the Wabanaki. Halperin Savage, LLP of Broderick & Broderick, P.A., at & 27, 2016. The Explorers, for ages 8-14, have spaces left for the next five weeks, featuring James M. Garnet, Esq. (207) 794-6557. Dated: July 14, 2016 biathlon, fishing, paddling, hiking and mountain biking. Email nrecmoosehead@gmail. 1080 Main Street, Dated: July 15, 2016 /s/ Donna M. Peterson, Register com to sign up. Pawtucket, RI 02860 /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. Piscataquis County Probate (401) 272-1400 Attorney for Plaintiff Court Page 10, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, July 27, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Katahdin’s Dudley Trail Dyer Continued from Page 1 Clukey said this year’s work This session will take place on includes portions of the Bear Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 volved in the search process. Hill and Range roads, on Es- p.m. at the Morton Avenue Mu- In other business, the board sex Street between the bridge nicipal Building. closed until 2018 approved the completed certif- and Cedar Street and on Lin- “Our comprehensive plan icate of assessment prepared by coln Street between Davis was approved by the state with By Aislinn Sarnacki trail, with an elevation gain of by this most recent change in the town’s assessor. and North streets. “Their plan some suggestions,” the town BDN Staff 1,988 feet, is a crucial section the Katahdin landscape,” Bax- “We have a mill rate a little would be to be here the first manager said. He said this BAXTER STATE PARK of a popular loop hike from ter State Park administration less than what we projected in week of September and we’re committee will meet and bring — The popular Dudley Trail Chimney Pond that combines stated at the end of the an- the budget process, $20.25 in- already doing our part, replac- the finalized document to the up Katahdin, Maine’s tallest Katahdin’s Baxter Peak sum- nouncement on Facebook. stead of $20.30,” Clukey said ing culverts,” Clukey said. He selectmen in the near future in mountain, was closed recent- mit, Knife Edge and Pamola A rockslide that occurred in about the rate for every $1,000 said per the contract, Hopkins order to get an article concern- ly because of unstable con- Peak. early spring obliterated a sec- in assessed property. Landscaping would be done the ing the comprehensive plan on ditions resulting from a rock While Dudley Trail is tion of the Dudley Trail above The selectmen also approved road construction by late Octo- the November ballot. and debris slide. The trail closed, hikers can still hike Pamola Caves, according to a paving bid from Hopkins ber. “They didn’t seem signifi- will remain closed for the re- to and descend from Pamola the Baxter State Park Author- Landscaping, LLC of Hermon, The pavement management cant,” Clukey said when asked mainder of this year and all of Peak on the 3.2-mile Helon ity. Park management con- with the $206,440 low bidder plan looked at the 34 miles about the comprehensive plan 2017, until trail crews relocate Taylor Trail, which starts at ducted reconnaissance visits agreement based on estimated of roads in town, with near- suggestions made by the state a section of the historic and Roaring Brook Campground. to the damaged area and after material quantities. ly 14.5 miles identified as in reviewers. well-traveled trail. Hikers also can reach Pamola careful deliberation decided to “We have a paving program critical need of preventative “They did say we would be The Baxter State Park Au- Peak by hiking to Baxter Peak close the trail and relocate a and we have funding for that,” maintenance and another 9.1 fine if we didn’t implement any thority announced the closure first — on the Cathedral, Sad- section. Clukey said, with 2016 being miles having fallen into reha- of it,” Grammont said about July 24, on the park’s Face- dle or Hunt trails — then hik- On the park website, they the first year of the pavement bilitation/reconstruction status. the adjustments proposed for book page and on its official ing the famous 1.1-mile Knife specify “the lower section of management plan developed Town officials had stressed the document. “If we passed it website, baxterstateparkau- Edge Trail across a narrow the trail” will be relocated. for the town by Gorrill Palmer the need to address the critical back through it would still get thority. com. ridge between the two peaks. Work will begin soon to estab- of Gray. A sum of $400,000 is need roads in order for the trav- approved.” The 1.3-mile Dudley Trail “We appreciate your pa- lish the new trail location, and available for the season’s road elways to not fall into the sec- “We are getting close to get- leads from Chimney Pond tience and support as we work work on the relocation will work with the Hopkins Land- ond, more expensive category. ting done with the riverwalk up the mountain to Pamola to protect the park’s resources begin later this year or early scaping construction to be In his report Clukey said at The Mill,” Clukey said. He Peak. This strenuous hiking and address the concern posed in 2017. monitored by Gorrill Palmer as the charter commission had said the path, located above the progress is made to get as much an organizational meeting on floodplain, starts next to the accomplished within budget as July 13 and needs to have a basketball court and ends at the Drug possible. public hearing within 30 days. hydro facility. Continued from Page 1 al court in Bangor on one count Dexter Police Chief Kevin each of conspiracy to distribute Wintle said that the investiga- Book talk without bail while awaiting sen- and possess with the intent to tion into cocaine and oxycodone SAD 46 tencing. Perreault and Moulton, distribute 5 kilograms or more distribution that led to the ar- Continued from Page 1 share of the Piscataquis Val- who live together, remain free of cocaine and an unspecified rests spanned 1.5 years. ley Adult Education Cooper- with former on $5,000 unsecured bail each. amount of oxycodone and using All defendants who have last year. ative, equal $3,122,247. In January, Whitney Chad- or maintaining a drug-involved pleaded guilty, except Mark The superintendent said the “Compared to the 2015- bourne, 32, and Corey Pomer- place. Tasker, face up to 20 years in SAD 46 budget has risen an 16 school year this will be a game warden leau, 24, both of Harmony, and Many of those who have federal prison and a fine of up average of “less than 1 per- decrease of $209,624 or 6.29 John Williams, 39, and his wife, pleaded guilty are expected to to $1 million. Mark Tasker, cent per year since we moved percent for what the school Aug. 11 Cynthia Williams, 43, both of testify against Belanger and along with Belanger and Mujo, into this school” in the fall of district is asking from local Stetson, each pleaded guilty to a Mujo, who are free on bail with faces between 10 years and life 2010. taxpayers,” Jordan said. drug conspiracy charge. All are restrictive conditions that in- in prison on the drug conspir- When asked, Jordan ex- The local assessment GREENVILLE — The being held without bail. clude electronic monitoring and acy charge and a fine of up to plained the local shares of breakdown is $1,894,990 for Shaw Public Library will be Alleged ringleaders Roger home detention. $10,000. the SAD 46 budget are deter- Dexter, nearly $130,500 or welcoming Roger Guay, for- Belanger, 58, of Corinna and his Information about how the On the charge of using or mined by the state based on 6.44 percent less than last mer Maine game warden, for daughter Kelli Mujo, 30, of Wel- conspiracy operated in the area maintaining a drug-involved the pupil count in each com- year; $507,484 for Exeter, a book talk and signing. The lington and Central Falls, Rhode for so long is not included in place, all three defendants face munity and valuation of the representing an approximate event will be held at the Cen- Island, are to be tried beginning court documents but may be- up to 20 years in federal prison four towns. The combined $20,690 or 3.92 percent de- ter for Moosehead History on Aug. 15 before a jury in feder- come public during the trial. and a fine of up to $500,000. local assessments, com- crease; $443,180 for Garland, Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. prised of required and local which is a reduction of about Guay recently wrote “A Good additional monies as well as $39,230 or 8.13 percent; and Man with a Dog”. Come hear Friends don't let friends drunk drive funds for SAD 46’s $63,034 Ripley’s $276,591 share is him share his experiences as down by just over $19,250 or a game warden on the woods 6.51 percent. of Maine. The Piscataquis Observer July 27, 2016, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Page 11 Retired County Budget Window Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 4 that total evolution between writer. (You may think I’m Township to Atkinson. species doesn’t occur - only not either.) territory (UT) residents on the The commissioners also heard tervention. that I have never observed What all this verbiage states educator Atkinson deorganization pro- from Piscataquis County Emer- The favorite dog of Maine it. And I don’t know anyone is that I have never observed cedure with 22 attending a ses- gency Management Agency is a Labrador retriever, devel- who has. total evolution between spe- sion in Greenville and a dozen (EMA) Director Tom Capraro. oped by humans for hunting. It does prove that I be- cies. news present for a meeting in Milo. “The final number for applica- All mine were pets, but they came a writer, because I years Have you? Registered voters in the UTs tions for my assistant and the were still Labs, the ancestors ago wanted to try it. But my Milt Gross can be reached have been mailed an advisory probate assistant is 36,” Capra- of which were bred by hu- well-intentioned attempts for corrections, harassment, DOVER-FOXCROFT — referendum ballot on Atkinson’s ro said about an EMA/probate mans for hunting. didn’t occur by accident. No or other purposes at lesstrav- The June meeting of the Pisca- desire to deorganize, with the re- clerk position split four days and All this doesn’t “prove” one else in my family was a [email protected]. taquis County Retired Educa- sults scheduled to be presented one day between the two respec- tors Association was held June to the commissioners on Aug. 2. tive departments. 28 at the Bear’s Den. Present Data from the 650-plus ballots A committee narrowed the were 11 members and a guest will help the Maine Legislature field to six finalists, who were speaker, Rick Stocker from the in its decision — possibly com- scheduled to be interviewed lat- Past Dexter Fire Department. ing next year — to approve or er in the week. “I’d say at least Continued from Page 4 you to contact to see if they Whatever you do, if you Gloria Burns gave the secre- deny any request to dissolve At- a third of them are highly quali- would take your collection. have a really large number of tary’s report and Myrna Rick- kinson. fied, it was hard to come up with and when my aunt contacted Some examples include your documents and data on your er presented the treasurer’s Lizotte said comments from just six,” Capraro said. A candi- his family to try to retrieve local library or historical so- family or families don’t risk it report. Both were accepted by UT residents at the meetings date is scheduled to be brought her mother’s work she was ciety, the Maine State Library, being destroyed, lost, or sold the members present. It was were “about what we expected” forward at the Aug. 2 commis- told they’d simply tossed all the University of Maine Spe- one piece at a time. Protect it. noted that $1,345.68 was in as these citizens likely would not sioners’ meeting. the genealogy “stuff” because cial Collections, the Maine Anyone who has researched the bank balance. favor Atkinson’s deorganization The EMA director said he is no one cared about it. Historical Society, and even such a collection in an archive Stocker reviewed the du- since many of the communi- working on an emergency action It was a black day for ge- the New England Genealogi- or library has given thanks to ties of a fireman: full-time job ty’s present municipal services plan for the entire county com- nealogy in general and sever- cal Society in Boston. All of the person who made sure that elsewhere, on call 24/7 and a would fall back on the county plex, broken down into zones al well-known Maine family these will have different rules material would be available declining pool of members to and as a result the taxes for all instead of having separate plans lines in particular. Some of and criteria for accepting ma- for the future and I urge you to assume responsibility of a fire UT residents would increase. for the courthouse, Peaks House that information cannot be terial but if you have an ex- ensure yours is not destroyed. department. His report was in- “The roads are not in that bad and sheriff’s office. “One of the duplicated. tensive collection with orig- Nancy Battick is a Do- formative and interesting. a shape for a town that size,” things we are trying to make it is If you haven’t considered inal documents one or more ver-Foxcroft native who has A request from Priscilla Lizotte said as he and County all hazard types,” Capraro said. what to do with your research will probably welcome your researched genealogy for over Higgins for volunteers to as- Road Agent Carl Henderson Lizotte said Capraro is work- I do recommend you give this genealogical items with open 30 years. She is past president sist in the serving of a com- looked at these travelways with ing to make the emergency some thought. If your chil- arms. of the Maine Genealogical So- munity dinner on Aug. 1 at the Atkinson selectmen. “They are action plan more concise, so dren aren’t “into” genealogy If you feel you’ll be depriv- ciety, author of several gene- Congregational Church of Do- making a good faith effort to during an actual emergency I suggest you don’t burden ing a descendant who will alogical articles and co-tran- ver-Foxcroft was unanimous- bring their roads up to speed.” county officials are not trying them with unwanted informa- someday want to review the scribed the Vital Records of ly approved by the members Lizotte said a salt/sand pile to find a specific page in the tion that they may just haul collection remember your ma- Dover-Foxcroft. Nancy holds present. Rheba Michaud is needs to be brought up to De- document when time is of the away to the nearest landfill. terials will be safe and acces- a MA in History from UM and working to help organize the partment of Environmental Pro- essence. If you’ve put in years of ex- sible to any of your descen- lives in DF with her husband, event. tection standards, and another Capraro added that the EMA tensive research don’t let it all dants who are interested and Jack, another avid genealo- Nancy Grant shared the re- to be settled matter in the deor- communications trailer would be lost. indeed to any one of your line gist. You can contact Nancy at sults of a membership survey ganization process is the status be displayed at the Piscataquis There are several places for who is doing research. [email protected]. she conducted regarding the of the McCorrison Road bridge Amateur Radio Club’s annu- use of email addresses. Ap- over Alder Stream. The crossing al Three Rivers Hamfest on proximately 88 percent of is weight restricted and closed Saturday, Aug. 6 from 8 a.m. those responding to the survey during the winter, and Lizotte to 3 p.m. at the Three Rivers wanted the email address sys- said it would not be cost-effec- Kiwanis Building in Milo for tem used. tive to upgrade the bridge giv- review. President Gilbert Reynolds en how little traffic goes over announced that Jane Conroy it. The stretch of McCorrison NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE had been appointed as the leg- Road does provide the quickest Notice is hereby given that in islative liaison for the Pisca- link between adjacent Orneville accordance with the Consented taquis retirees. Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale The association is always NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE entered December 7, 2015 in the looking for retired educators Notice is hereby given that in action entitled Green Tree from Piscataquis County to accordance with the Judgment Servicing LLC v. Richard join. For more information, of Foreclosure and Sale entered Bridges, Esq., Special April 11, 2016 in the action Administrator of the Estate of contact 924- 6469. entitled Green Tree Servicing, Laurie A. Word a/k/a Laurie Word, LLC v. Marianne T. Cox, by by the Piscataquis Judicial Center, the Piscataquis Judicial Center, Docket No. DOVDC-RE-14-41, Docket No. DOVDC-RE-14-21, wherein the Court adjudged the wherein the Court adjudged foreclosure of a mortgage granted the foreclosure of a mortgage by Laurie A. Word to Mortgage granted by Marianne T. Cox to Electronic Registration Systems, Mortgage Electronic Registration Inc., as nominee for Homecomings Systems, Inc., as nominee for Financial, LLC (f/k/a Homecomings Homecomings Financial, LLC, Financial Network, Inc.), its f/k/a Homecomings Financial successors and assigns dated Network, Inc., its successors March 21, 2008 and recorded in the and assigns dated February Piscataquis County Registry of 2, 2007 and recorded in the Deeds in Book 1912, Page 52, the Piscataquis County Registry period of redemption having of Deeds in Book 1816, Page expired, a public sale of the 53, the period of redemption property described in the mortgage having expired, a public sale of will be conducted on Thursday, the property described in the August 25, 2016, commencing at mortgage will be conducted on 1:00 PM, at the Law Office of Thursday, September 1, 2016, Shapiro & Morley, LLC, 707 Sable commencing at 12:15 PM, at Oaks Dr., Suite 250, South the Law Offi ce of Shapiro & Portland, Maine 04106. Morley, LLC, 707 Sable Oaks Dr., Suite 250, South Portland, The property is located at 118 Maine 04106. Autumn Avenue, Dover-Foxcroft, The property is located at 31 Maine. Deerview Lane, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The sale will be by public auction. NOTICE TO CREDITORS The sale will be by public All bidders for the property will be Notice is hereby given that auction. All bidders for the required to make a deposit of property will be required to make $5,000.00 in cash, certified or bank there being no assets to a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash, check at the time of the public sale probate in the estate of certifi ed or bank check at the time made payable to Shapiro & Morley, Wilfred K. Burke, deceased of the public sale made payable LLC, which deposit is non- refundable as to the highest bidder. of Milo, Maine, all claims to Shapiro & Morley, LLC, which deposit is non-refundable as to The balance of the purchase price against his estate will be the highest bidder. The balance shall be paid within thirty (30) days disallowed if not fi led with of the purchase price shall be paid of the public sale. In the event a the surviving widow, Athalie within thirty (30) days of the public representative of the mortgagee is sale. In the event a representative not present at the time and place B. Burke, at 23 Hovey Road, of the mortgagee is not present at stated in this notice, no sale shall Milo, Maine 04463, within six the time and place stated in this be deemed to have occurred and months from the date hereof. notice, no sale shall be deemed all rights to reschedule a July 27, 2016 to have occurred and all rights to subsequent sale are reserved. reschedule a subsequent sale are Additional terms will be announced Athalie B. Burke, reserved. Additional terms will be at the public sale. surviving widow announced at the public sale. Glenn E. Burke and Shapiro & Morley, LLC, 707 Shapiro & Morley, LLC, 707 Sable Sable Oaks Dr., Suite 250, South Oaks Dr., Suite 250, South Susan A. Burke, Portland, Maine 04106, (207) Portland, Maine 04106, (207) 775- heirs at law 775-6223. 6223. Page 12, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, July 27, 2016 The Piscataquis Observer Two local Book aims to train clubwomen attend dementia caregivers GFWC Maine board MAPLETON — A new book reveals the five types of care- by author Ethelle G. Lord, DM, givers, and offers a caregiver fa- is designed to give caregivers tigue timeline, so caregivers can of directors meeting the tools they need to care for prevent burnout. The goal is to someone with dementia. provide hope that better demen- “There is only one thing tia care leads to a better quality SKOWHEGAN — A pair of new dawn. Life is for giving for worse than receiving a diagno- of life for those living with de- women from the Dover-Fox- those who are living in love’s sis of Alzheimer’s or dementia. mentia. Topics covered include croft GFWC Miosac Club ray of light, and life is for car- It is not having the knowledge an overview of the demen- attended the Maine General ing, so never stop sharing your to care for tia-care crisis in America and Federation of Women’s Clubs beacon so bright. We can unite the person the world, basic dementia-care Board of Directors meeting at the world with one tiny spark, Photo courtesy of GFWC Miosac Club living with skills everyone needs to learn the Margaret Chase Smith Li- it is better to light a candle than STATE GFWC MEETING — GFWC Miosac Club dementia,” and apply, and an Alzheimer’s/ brary and Museum on July 13. curse the dark. Together we’ll President Anne Cress, left, and Suzanne Raymond, said Lord, dementia coach training outline. Anne Cress, current president shine in a moment of time we chairman of the club’s nominating committee and who is also “Readers who want to know of the GFWC Miosac Club, and can share, light a candle to start advisory committee, both attended the Maine General president of more about dementia and de- Suzanne Raymond, chairman a new dawn.” Federation of Women’s Clubs Board of Directors meeting the Maple- mentia care will gain much of the club’s nominating com- These words were written by ton-based knowledge from this book,” mittee and advisory committee, John Forrest and sung by an at the Margaret Chase Smith Library and Museum in International Lord said. “Beginning with the attended to help finalize GFWC Irish tenor, Daniel O-Donnell. Skowhegan earlier in the month. Caregivers Ethelle Lord fundamentals of dementia care Maine plans for the 2016-18 This song “Light A Candle” was Association. and proceeding through the GFWC Maine administration. used as part of the installation would consider the size of per- a report from the fundraising Her new book, “Alzheimer more advanced skill set need- Cress served as GFWC Maine ceremony in May when Mary haps three classrooms. There are committee and plans were dis- and Dementia Coaching: Taking ed as the condition progresses, state president from 2012-14, Libby from Westbrook was in- no windows or sanitary facili- cussed for the next two years. A a Systems Approach to Creating readers will find this a compre- and is presently serving as state stalled as the new GFWC Maine ties. Their needs are reference new GFWC Maine state pin was an Alzheimer-Friendly Health- hensive book on dementia care leadership chairman. She is also state president. This particular books such as math, English, shown and will be available in care Workforce,” points to the that also includes how to reverse serving on the GFWC New En- song is the essence of what the social studies, sciences, agri- October at the fall conference. immediate need for a systems symptoms of dementia. gland Region Board of Direc- motto for this administration is culture, physical education and The GFWC New England Re- approach in dementia care today “Students of gerontology, tors as a member of the resolu- about. The members of GFWC story books. They need pens, gion invitation was issued. This — one that includes the family nursing, and Alzheimer/demen- tions committee. Maine will continue to sparkle pencils, workbooks, refresher conference will take place in care provider, an Alzheimer’s/ tia coaching can delve into the Raymond served as GFWC and shine, and never lose sight training guides and reference Warwick, R.I. Sept. 30 through dementia coach at the hub of the theoretical aspects of dementia Maine state president from of their purpose as they go forth materials for teachers, genera- Oct. 2. healthcare wheel, and the need care and new information to be 2010-12, and is presently serv- throughout their communities tors, printer and photocopying Beth Turner, GFWC Maine for a standard in dementia-care better prepared to complete class ing as state international out- enhancing the lives of others machines, laptop computers that state treasurer, discussed the training. assignments and fieldwork. The- reach chairman. She is also through volunteer service. have been wiped clean, bicycles state directory, Pine Tree Notes The book is the result of over ories that apply to dementia care serving on the GFWC New En- The President’s Special Proj- for teacher transportation, of- newsletter, new GFWC Maine a decade of experience, research and the value of team roles in gland Region Board of Direc- ect “Maine African Partnership fice chairs, tables, desks, hoes, tri-folds, directory ad dates and and teaching others how to first this specialty field are covered,” tors as a member of the stand- For Social Justice” was present- rakes, axes, watering cans, and other necessary information. provide care in the home and she said. ing rules committee. Both Cress ed by Libby, and unanimously sanitary supplies for girls, ba- Norma Manning, the newest then care for someone who is Finally, Lord said, profession- and Raymond are serving on the accepted by the board of direc- sins, towels, creams, slippers, Leadership, Education and De- placed in a care facility. als will find the basics of training GFWC Maine policy committee tors for 2016-18 as the major scissors, etc. velopment Seminar graduate “There is urgency for the staff, how to best create teams during this two-year administra- project. The organization will The 18 GFWC Clubs around gave a brief talk about her ex- medical community to serious- that deliver Alzheimer’s-friend- tion. focus on the NYOLO ‚Ä“ Hope Maine will do all they can periences at the GFWC Interna- ly get on board and support the ly services to their customers The theme for this GFWC Primary School in Kit, South during the next two years to tional Convention held in June burden imposed by this devas- and their families, the value of Maine administration is, “Liv- Sudan for the next two years. improve this school’s building in Baltimore. More in-depth in- tating condition now left square- teaming with family caregivers ing the Volunteer Spirit with One hundred percent of the and facilities, and help these formation from Manning will be ly on the shoulders of families. who are first-line dementia-care Sparkle and Shine.” The can- monies raised will go to bene- children have a better chance to presented at the fall conference At the same time, industries providers, and how to cut the dle is the chosen symbol for fit this school with none of the learn in a safer environment. at the Hilton Garden Inn in Au- need to support their workforc- high costs of dementia care. this term. “Light a candle to monies going to administrative The 2016-17 GFWC Maine burn Oct. 11-12. es in caregiving issues that are For more information, con- start a new dawn, let it be like a costs. This school has a staff of budget was presented and ac- If interested in becoming a disrupting workflow and threat- tact the author at lordethelle@ prayer, that together we’ll shine three with an enrollment of 385 cepted. Nominating committee member of a GFWC Club or ening workers’ livelihoods,” she gmail.com or 764-1214. Con- in a moment of time we can children. The size of this entire appointments were made. Me- learning more go to www.gfwc. said. tact the publisher at https://goo. share, light a candle to start a school is what we Americans gan Libby from Brunswick gave org or www.gfwcmaine.org. According to Lord, the book gl/OQO3S5. University of Maine dean’s list

ORONO — A number of Rachel Worster of Brownville; topher Pina, Brent Thomas, and Mariah Priest of Guilford; students from the region were Emily Turner of Charleston; Adolfo Zepeda and Sebastian Jacob Stutzman of Harmony; named to the spring dean’s list Dylan Hanscom, Sarah Hoak, Zepeda of Dover-Foxcroft; Camille Cramer of Lake View at the University of Maine. Rebecca Mason, Kirstie Mow- Cara Morgan of Exeter; Mi- Plantation; Rebecca Huettner The honorees are Elizabeth er and Meredith Roderka of chael Choiniere of Garland; and Leah Word of Monson; Cooper of Abbot; Cody Wat- Dexter; Jessica Curtin, Daniel Judson Walden of Greenville; Rebecca Blodgett of Park- son of Beaver Cove; Andrew Decker, Charles Hildebrant, Kenneth Howard of Green- man; and Megan Soden of Crist, Mindy Downing and Frederick Maddocks, Chris- ville Junction; Jerry Mihm Sangerville.