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By Gwen Clark “Thank you so much. We’ve been here all Last Thursday Governor day, we’ve been up Paul LePage traveled to and down Route 1 and Washington County with we’ve been to Cob- a full day’s agenda. His scook landing this earlier stop was at the boat morning. Actually launch in Cobscook State there was a big crowd Park in Edmunds where there, Chris Gardner there had been controversy was there, the press between fishermen whom was there; it was really have always had access to interesting and so I did the launch in order to earn say one of my patented a living and the Federal comments, “I’m sure Government shut down of you’ll be hearing it and it all due to Washington DC I’m not ashamed of it politics. LePage was quoted because I think that as saying “They won’t close it is absolutely true. this park again.” They asked me what The Chamber of Com- I thought about the merce from both Eastport shut down and I said and Calais set up a meet and that it was disgraceful greet with the Governor later to shut a government that evening at the Redclyffe down where the only Restaurant in Robbinston. people that got hurt The Redclyffe staff provided were American people, an eloquent table full of tasty while Congress kept treats, including seafood getting paid. It was and sweets. The staff was an embarrassment and on hand to oversee the turn so a reporter asked me out of approximately sixty who was I blaming plus guests. Greg Bridges, a and I said, you know say that we are introducing it in January, Baring business owner, had neither party has a mo- and it’s going to be some form of it because provided frozen blueberries nopoly on stupidity, the MRS people, the tax people, are looking which guests could add to and I stand by it. It is a at it and trying to see what’s affordable and their wines or drinks from real pleasure to be here. what isn’t. The issue is this, yes we want the bar adding that extra It was great. We were to do it. I wouldn’t hold my breath for this touch of Maine to the mix. in East Machias and year because we are not in the majority. The group was made up Machias. We went to Believe me the way it works in Augusta, mostly of chamber members, the Salmon Research if I speak, actually if I go out against it, it business members, board Facility, the hospital, might pass. I just thought of that you know and councilors, and numer- and it’s been great. We if I want something I have to be against it. ous elected officials. Gov- met a lot of great peo- It’s just crazy, but as of yesterday, you know ernor LePage was formerly ple. It’s an honor to there’s been a lot of people that have been Tractor Supply held an invitation-only tour of their new store on introduced by Calais Cham- be up here. Someone put out of work. South Street in Calais on Friday, October 18th from 5:00 p.m. ber of Commerce President asked me earlier about We’ve been working very hard since – 8:00 p.m. Above, Annie, was all dressed up during the event. Julie Jordan. “Free Maine” whether the shut down, since October 1st to get all Tractor Supply’s grand opening will be October 26. (Photo by or not we are going to of the State employees who were being Amy Jeanroy). Governor LePage addressed the attendees: introduce that. I will (continued on page 2) We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween! Enjoy the Safety Tips on the bottom of the pages throughout the paper! There are also a few games for kids! Look through to find!

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And it was incredible, I see this year we made a big jump to want to have a big government cally correct and I am not politi- as possible because we didn’t Joyce here and Senator Burns twenty nine that’s before they so that we can pay all these cally correct and I don’t intend know how long this was going here and they know that you realized that we increased the benefits and you’ll vote for us. to. I look at it this way, words to last and we wanted people can’t make it up. You wonder sales tax, which is none of my And then there are others that are like thunder, they make a lot to get money in their pockets. how people think. But we got doing because I vetoed it and believe in self-reliance, that the of noise but don’t accomplish So last night before the vote, them paid. We stuck to it and it was over-ridden. I will tell smaller the government is, the a thing. Actions speak louder about 5 o’clock, I had a 5 we got them paid. you there was no reason, zero more we stay out of people’s than words. And I will put my o’clock deadline; we came to We’ve created in the State reason to raise the sales tax way, the more prosperous they actions in the last three years an agreement. But they wanted over 12,000 jobs, in the last this past year. It was wrong... become. And the way I look at against someone who’s been in to wait and sleep on it before thirty four months. In the prior it was nothing more than to things, is this if I do a good job, Congress for ten and someone they signed it, of course, so now ten years there were 56 net jobs poke the Governor in the eye, and everybody is working and that’s been a lobbyer for China we have no agreement. They created. So while we’re not because things were going too moneys coming in to the State all day long. found new ways to not agree. perfect we’re certainly moving well. That’s all. The money, in then I can go play golf. And So I thank you for being But our intent is to try to make in the right direction. We are fact as of right now we have I haven’t played much golf. here. It’s great to address you. sure that every state employee going to continue. 59 million dollars in the bank When I became Governor I had Incidentally, my wife and I are comes out whole. And we pro- And the three things and I before the tax took effect. So a twelve handicap and I’m up looking for a home and there’s tect their jobs, their insurance, will tell you all this, so please it was wrong. Energy: we are to a nineteen. one up the road that we’re look- and their paycheck. So we are hold your elected officials ac- the twelfth highest costs in the Next year is going to be an ing at and one down the road going to continue to work down countable for this; there are country. So I spoke to the election year, I am going to that we’re looking at. They’re that path despite what they say three reasons why Maine is the Chairman of Airbus. Airbus be running again. I will be an- both in Washington County.” or what they do. I don’t quite fiftieth place to do business, makes those nice big jets. They understand where they are com- 1. TAXATION, 2. ENERGY were going to build a factory ing from but . . .it’s like paying COSTS, 3. WORK FORCE in Alabama. They’re going to Student Council to Host the hospitals off. I thought that DEVELOPMENT. spend 600 million dollars. I being Governor, you come in, Now let me give you the told them I said look, why you support paying the hospi- progress we have made on don’t you come to Maine? You Candidates Night tal, you owe them five hundred taxes, when I became Gov- can go to Brunswick Naval By Jayna Smith Air Station and we’ll give it to you. You have all of the Although not yet old enough to vote in federal, state, or local of of hangars; you can maybe do it elections, Calais High School’s student council representatives are Witches EastportEastport Witches for 200 million dollars. And he already very well-informed and taking the lead among their peers told me two things: you know in proving civic responsibility. One example of how they are doing how much electricity it takes to this will be evident next week when the group hosts a “Meet the build a jet, yours is fifteen cents Candidates’ Night.” Sponsored by Alabama is four cents. And The “Meet the Candidates’ Night” will allow for community Eastport Area then he said are you a Right to members to make an informed decision on the best candidates for Chamber of Commerce Work State? I said No we’re the school board. Student council representative Dominic Gayton, not, we’re working on it. Well a junior at CHS, explained, “The whole goal behind the idea is to Alabama is. So they are going encourage people to get out and vote and make them more aware to Alabama. Those are the two of who is running and why they are running.” reasons. Now let me tell you Like many of his peers, Gayton’s perspective proves he is well how much a technician who aware of the recent events affecting his school and community. makes a jet makes. It’s seventy “Over the past year, I think there has been a disconnect between five dollars all in costs in which the city council and the school board. I think it is important that twenty five is benefits, the rest everyone—all of the candidates for the city council and the school is direct salary. That’s one board—is held accountable for what happens in the school and in October 25 26 & & 26 25 October hundred thousand dollars per the city,” he said. technician and if you have ever Principal Matt Clark said the student council is very involved in Come enjoyCome these enjoy fun these events!events! funfun events!these enjoy Come Hallow’s Hallow’sEve Harvest Dinner Eve HarvestTreat or DinnerWaterTrick StreetStreet •Haunted TrickWater or Treat WalkingDinner ToursHarvest Eve Hallow’s been in a jet factory, John and their school and community. “They have very appropriately spoken HauntedHaunted Walking Tours House SponsoredPrizes & CostumeParade by Parade USCGCostume & Prizes • PumpkinTours DerbyWalking Haunted I have you can eat off the floor. at the city council meetings and school committee meetings. They Haunted House Sponsored by USGC Tattoos & Face PaintingPainting Face & Tattoos USGC by Sponsored House Haunted PumpkinMonster Derby Mash Under theGames Kid’s Tent Halloween Halloween • WaterKid’s Games Street Trick or TreatDerby Pumpkin These folks have it pretty nice. have supported the school while experiencing how local government Monster MashCostume Under the Parade Tent Off &Cook & PrizesPumpkinBrunch • BrunchFacePumpkin & PaintingCook Off Tent &the TattoosUnder Mash Monster So there is no reason, except for works. With that, it’s always good to have new opportunities for Sponsored by Eastport Merchants Merchants Eastport by Sponsored Kids’ Halloween Games • Pumpkin Brunch & Cook-Off political will, to make Maine them. When you can have an activity that is totally applicable to what they are doing, it’s a great opportunity for them,” he said. The student council will work together to choose a member Jessie Tompkins-Howard who will act, along with an adult, Sales Agent as moderator of the “Meet the Candidates Night.” The event 1-207-214-3833 will take place at Calais High Calais Office: Eastport Office Lubec Office: School beginning at 6:00 p.m. on 207-454-2525 207-853-2626 207-733-5511 Wednesday, October 30th. www.DueEast.com 353 North St. 183 County Rd. 171 County Rd.

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By Lura Jackson local clinics to help residents she cautions against waiting navigate the process. too long to act. “Some people New national regulations for “I’ve gotten lots of responses are waiting, thinking [the new health insurance requirements to this. Some are positive, some law] may go away, and there are beginning to unfold, and are negative. Some people may be some tweaks. But the impact of those changes don’t like being told that they there’s no way this program is starting to be felt by many have to sign up,” Mahar says. will be stopped.” Mainers, including those in “Sometimes I need to remind Failure to have insurance for Washington County. The law people that I’m here to help more than 3 months in 2014 requires that all non-exempt them.” will result in a fee of $95 or 1% individuals be covered by Signup on the federal web- of annual income (whichever health insurance beginning in site became possible on Oc- is higher) per person in each 2014, or else they will face a tober 1st, but the site has been household, payable on 2015 rising annual fee. Those that plagued with outages and lost tax return. It increases to $325 connections, a problem which or 2% of income per person Sue Mahar (R) guides community member and retired teacher are presently uninsured have Jane through the new requirements of the health insurance system until December 15th to select is slowly resolving as it stabi- in 2015, and rises to $695 or lizes. “The good thing is, it’s at a workshop at the Calais Library. Mahar works as an outreach and pay for a plan utilizing 2.5% per person in 2016, with coordinator from the St. Croix Regional Family Health Center in the federal website at www. a streamlined application,” projected increases after that. Princeton, assisting residents with applying for and understanding healthcare.gov, or to file for an Mahar says, explaining that a Exemptions from the fee their coverage options. (Photo by Lura Jackson). exemption if appropriate. single application suffices for are numerous, including for Outreach coordinators Sue each of the vendors. those facing financial hard- offers a free helpline at 1-800- to lose that as a form of insur- Mahar and Deb Shields were Updates and changes to the ship, domestic violence, ca- 965-7476 for anyone with ance. A statewide coalition on hand at the Calais Free regulations have been added tastrophes, or other conditions questions. has been started to reinstitute Library on October 16th to an- constantly, and the informa- that negatively affect stability. Compounding the effect, some form of coverage for that swer questions and provide option can seem overwhelming. These may be viewed at www. Mainecare coverage has been demographic, and residents are tions to community members. “There’s a lot of questions we healthcare.gov/exemptions, eliminated for many childless encouraged to tell their stories Mahar and Shields are both haven’t even thought of yet,” or discussed with an outreach adults and some parents living at www.covermainenow.com to certified application assistants, Shields says. Many people coordinator. Maine Consum- in poverty, causing 1,000 resi- lend their voice to it. and have been working with have held off registering, but ers for Affordable Health Care dents of Washington County

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During Vizcarondo and the students this voting process someone of Washington Academy, thank conveniently presented ballots you for all your help with the to be used. This was an illegal Salmon Festival. It will never vote according to the Chambers be the same. As for some of the By-Laws. Directors, I am appalled at their I feel the members of the behavior and those who have EACOC have been done an their own personal agenda. As injustice. Certain people in a paying member for the past town would like to see this 26 years, I have chosen not to swept under the carpet. So, renew next year as a member of in all fairness to all chamber the Eastport Area Chamber. members, we need to have an- Basil Pottle other vote to include absentee Publisher Seaview Campground The Calais Advertiser Inc. Editor To The Editor: on that pension contribution. In Rep. Wendall Weaver, ME that that care about an issue. Let AMY JEANROY Federal and state taxes are our case we already were taxed will correct this situation. It them know that you are aware [email protected] obligatory for all workers. In in Massachusetts. Maine now will be considered in the next of and against the injustice Massachusetts my husband and requires we pay an income tax. ME Legislative Session, prob- of these retirees being taxed Office Manager I paid taxes as active public We are retired here and on a ably early in 2014. If you are redundantly. Those impacted KIM RENDELL employees on our earnings fixed income and this is an un- a Maine retiree that is unjustly by this would also appreciate [email protected] which were contributed to our fair hardship. I know of many being taxed twice on the same the support of all Maine people future pensions. Massachusetts retirees who will move out of earnings, contact your legisla- too. Contact Patricia Callahan Production Manager does not tax any such in-state Maine or choose not to retire tor and ask them to contact at [email protected] Graphic Designer pensions. But some retirees here in the first place because Rep. Weaver and sign or co- and/or Marie Ardito at mar- CHERYL STABINSKI choose to retire out of state such of this situation. sponsor the filed bill. Then [email protected]; 1-781- [email protected] as we did. Once a new state This double taxation has spread the word as I am doing 365-0205 if you want further residence is adopted in another to be corrected in the state of and get involved. Remember, information. Advertising Sales state that has a state tax, the residence by legislation. There legislators are influenced by the Karen E. Holmes JOHN SAVAGE retiree faces being taxed again is legislation already filed by number of their constituents [email protected] Reporters GWEN CLARK LURA JACKSON Student Council Proves Strong Leadership DOROTHY JOHNSON JAYNA SMITH By Jayna Smith Typesetter Calais High School was well- CAROLE SMITH represented over the weekend Sports Reporter when the school’s student coun- JOHN ROGERS cil attended Camp Kieve in Nobleboro. This is where the Proofreader state conference for the Maine DOROTHY JOHNSON Association of Student Councils was held. Several guest speakers Office Hours: M-F, 8AM-4:30PM were on hand, including State Representative Joyce Maker Published weekly in Calais, Maine and Senator Kevin Raye, as well Printed in Canada as motivational speaker Bob Telephone: (207) 454-3561 Upgren. (207) 454-0484 On the state executive com- Fax: (207) 454-3458 mittee made up of eight students, Website: four are from Calais: Con- http://www.thecalaisadvertiser.com/ nor McCadden, State Student E-mail ads to: advertising@ Council President; Dominic thecalaisadvertiser.com Gayton, State President-Elect; E-mail letters to: letters@ John Lapointe, Eastern Maine thecalaisadvertiser.com Regional President; and Kendra Calais High School Student Council Representatives (L to R) Dominic Gayton, Conner McCadden, John E-mail events to: events@ Lapointe, and Kendra Parks represent not only at the local level, but also on the state level through thecalaisadvertiser.com Parks, middle school representa- the Maine Association of Student Councils. (Photo by Jayna Smith). tive for the state. These represen- USPS-082760 tatives had to be elected into the used at graduation. But their raising approximately $1,000. some good,” he said. Junior John Periodicals paid in Calais, 04619 offices after true campaigning fundraising efforts go beyond the These students certainly lead Lapointe has been part of student Postmaster: at that state level, complete with local level. by example, having been chosen council since 7th grade. “I just Send address changes to speeches and posters. They Each year at the state confer- by their peers to represent at the love being involved,” he said, The Calais Advertiser, Inc., worked diligently, even through- ence, the student councils in student council meetings. Vice explaining he enjoys learning P.O. Box 660, Calais, ME 04619. out the summer months, plan- attendance bring monies that president of the student council more about leadership. ning the annual state conference they have raised for a chosen at CHS Connor McCadden has Eighth grade student council SUBSCRIPTIONS: which focused on developing charity. CHS student council ad- been part of the group since grade representative Kendra Parks In County leadership skills and positive visor Mrs. Lori Ellis said, “Each 8. “I wanted to make a difference said, “I took part to become 1 year: $47 / 6 months: $24 relationships. year, a charity is chosen. In the in school and help out,” he said of Out-of-County more involved in the school and 1 year: $52 / 6 months $27 When meeting with these past, it’s been the Make a Wish his reason for wanting to be part, help make changes.” She added young representatives, it is evi- Online 1 Year: $50 Foundation, Shriners…this year adding, “I’ve learned leadership that the biggest thing she has Online 6 months: $26 dent that these students have is the Ronald McDonald House, skills and it’s made me way more learned “is how to make things pride not only in their school, but and the kids decided to do a organized.” He also spoke of better, how to take charge, and All subscriptions must be paid in advance. also in their community. Having polar bear dip.” This involved the group’s effort in raising over how to speak for something you Newsstand price: $1.50 per copy raised thousands of dollars for everyone taking a plunge into the $2,000 last year for the local food believe in.” (tax included) local charities through numer- chilling waters of Darmariscotta pantry. Their next project is planning The Calais Advertiser will not be responsible ous fundraisers, the group has Lake, everyone including Mrs. Junior Dominic Gayton is in for any errors that occur in advertisements. and hosting the Meet the Candi- When an error occurs, we will upon request also made contributions to their Ellis and the middle school ad- his third year of student council dates Night to be held at CHS on publish that part of the advertisement in school with things such as trophy visor, Mrs. Jan Stanchfield. The representing. “I got involved October 30th. which the error occurs, if the error affects cases, scoreboards, and chairs Calais group was successful at because I thought I could do the value of the advertisement. PAGE 5 Pleasant River Fish and Game Announces Knife Raffle To Benefit Scholarship Fund

For the fifth year in a row, shop in the Mason Bay district four members of the Pleasant of Jonesport, where he made River Fish & Game Conserva- the blade from a raw blank tion Association in Columbia of A-2 tool steel. It then went have teamed up to make a to Joe DePasquale of Pros- custom knife, which will be pect Harbor for engraving. raffled to benefit the group’s DePasquale, a noted firearms scholarship fund. Each crafts- engraver, decorated the blade man was free to follow his own on both sides with a scroll work whims, so no one knew what floral pattern, and the initials the completed knife would of the four maker’s last names look like. The project started “B.D.P.K.”. It then returned at Larry Balchen’s machine to Balchen’s shop, where the blade was hardened and given a final finish. The blade was CANNING & then sent to Steve Plumhoff of Columbia. The award winning PRESERVING sculptor and retired art profes- sor fashioned a handle of nicely BOOKS figured local maple, with brass accents. At that point, the knife was finished, but it still needed and holsters. True to his reputa- funds collected will go to the where the knife is on display, CALAIS a sheath, so it was sent to Chris tion, he provided a beautifully scholarship fund. or by mail at PRF&G, PO Box BOOKSHOP Kravitt, owner of Treestump tooled leather sheath that holds Only 250 tickets are avail- 261, Columbia, ME 04623. the knife safely and securely. able, at $5.00 each. They can be The winner will be drawn De- New, Used & Rare Leather in Waltham. Kravitt is nationally known for his artis- The four donated all time and purchased at Pineo’s True Value cember 9 at the organization’s 405 MAIN ST. tic and functional knife sheaths materials to the effort, so all Hardware in East Machias, holiday pot-luck supper.

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By Gwen Clark was also present. The consent continued on and done as well on this. You need to make a prudent as much as we can this Agenda was approved with no as he had in attending and com- decision, you need to do your year hopefully we will be able The Calais School Commit- opposition.. There were no pleting college. job.” to stay on some solid ground tee held a meeting last Tuesday Communications to the School The question was brought up Fleming: “So we’re assum- financially next year because as evening October 15th at the Committee from the community by a special education instructor ing it can’t get any worse?” councilor Howard has said we Calais High School Library previous to the meeting. Corey Fleming “Why are we MacDonald: “We’re assum- won’t be able to go back to the where they once again began the Under Public Participation having a vote tonight before the ing it’s not going to get any trough for a big dip.” process of getting their budget comments: referendum?” better.” Fleming also asked: “In into a workable situation and Resident Tom Webster read a John Hill answered: “The Hill: “We got from the city looking at these stipend posi- cutting as close to the programs letter that had been previously same question was put to me to what we’re going to get from tions what was the rationale by and staff in an attempt of not posted on the “Let’s Make Cal- wait until after the referendum the city is what we’re assuming not cutting all of the coaching making an enormous impact on ais Area A Better Place” web- to have the cuts and it was my right now.” stipends versus cutting teach- their students. site. It was posted by his son, a opinion and I did look at the Caso: “And it’s in grati- ing positions such as a Title I All school Committee mem- former graduate of Calais High board except we did not make tude to Councilor Mingo who at the elementary school and a bers were present: Chairman School. He stressed that if it a motion and we did not vote. brought the last motion for the kindergarten position at the el- James MacDonald, Co Chair weren’t for having the options We didn’t do anything like that. City Manager to go back to ementary school.” The answer John Hill, Kathleen Caso, Lea of art, music and drama at the It was my opinion to wait until the drawing board and come was a collaboration of the Com- Farrar, and Bob Greenlaw. school that he would not have after November 5th for one rea- up with the additional monies mittee by answering that they Superintendent Keith Laser son. I wanted everyone’s vote plus the money saved on one cut the stipends coming forward to count. I didn’t want to do the of the vehicles, which brought by only 25% because the fall po- CALAIS FAMILY EYECARE cuts and get down to where we an additional $182,000 on top sitions were paid at 100%. Also didn’t really have to vote and of and we have been at this for after school activities not all George M. Taylor, Jr., O.D. then nobody shows up at the four months now.” sports involved a large amount polls. They still have the right MacDonald: “I just don’t of students over 400 participants to vote whether they want the think we can drag it our any last year. Some students par- budget that the city gave us or if longer.” ticipated in more than one after they want more or if they want Caso: “It’s not fair for people school function, some as many less. So it was my opinion at who are working. It’s not fair as four activities and a large Buy 1 Complete Set of Eyeglasses that time not to have these cuts for people who need to continue number of these activities serve Featuring DF-Distortion Free Eyewear until after November 5th. The and do their jobs. The other tuition students. Some of those reality is just getting more infor- Vera Bradley and many others chair and I didn’t talk. The chair students attend Calais because and a few others decided to mation from the Maine School of those after school activities. Pick a Second Frame from our SPECIALLY put the cuts on there and when board Association is that next Approximately nine surround- they come we’ll decide and see year the monies coming from ing community students have MARKED SELECTION and GET A Single Vision what we want to do. All we’re the State will not be as gratu- been lost this year so far to doing is discussing right now. itous as they were this year other school districts due to the or BiFocal Plastic Lens Free! We have four or five items to which wasn’t too great to begin controversy alone.” get to before we have the cuts with, so if we aren’t serious Under New Business: Also take advantage of our end of season sunglass specials! and when we get to them we’ll this year we’re going to be in a The first itemsof were the ret- decide.” ditch next year andWitches that’s a re- roactive hiring andEastport current Raybans & Wiley X - $10 OFF! All others $25 OFF Resident and former School ality. That’s what’s happening 2013-2014 school year hiring Board member Maria Tickle: down in Augusta right now, so of Robert McShane as Director that means that if those monies 330 North Street, Calais • 454-2255 “The only comment I have on of Student Services were passed that is that November 5th you ofagain are cut from the State or unanimously by the Commit- [email protected] couldWitches have a completely differ- if obligationsEastport at the State was tee. Upon the Superintendent’s ent board and then you have to taken care of they rescind from recommendation for the coach- start all over again. You have a our budget as what’s happened ing appointments with stipends completely different opinion. this year. Do we go back to the varsity girls basketball Dana You can hear You guys have been working trough? I think not. If we’re Redding, JV girls basketball Darcy Gillespie, Varsity Boys’ for the Holidays! Basketball Ed Leeman, wres- tling Jerry James, Cheering Heidi Ryan Braughton, volunteer coaching positions Senior Fall is here ~ the holidays are coming. class advisors-Sue Carter, Don- na Geel, junior class advisors: Hear your family and friends: Fri 10/25: Hallow’s Eve Harvest Hearingsee us TestingNOW! Sheila LaPointe, Sue Carter, Dinner 7pm, with ghost stories Donna Geel, sophomore class Hearing Aids 4-course dinner only $20 advisors: Angel Clark, Dee Dee For reservations call 853-0800 Travis, Drama: Ruth Sousa, Sat 10/26: Most activities under the tents downtown Jay Skrilitz, Stipend positions: Acadia Hearing Center • Music under the tents 11am-6pm math team coach John Moody, David A. Cuthbertson, Au.D., CCC-A • Pumpkin & Halloween Food Tables 11am-1pm YUM NHS Board Chair Brandi Cline, • Pumpkin Cook-off, open to public, 12pm. Call 853-2318 - Drop off: 11:45am Yearbook Pam Allen, Student • Pumpkin Decorating Contest, 10:30 am drop-off, 1pm public votes (continued on page 7) Toll Free: 1-888-667-4014 • Book Signing with Sarah Graves and Cathy Cook, 11am-12pm October 25 & 26 • Halloween Face Painting & Tattoos, 11am – 1pm Sponsored • Halloween Games for Kids, 12pm-3pm by Eastport • Pumpkin Derby down Dana Street, 3pm ComeBLINDS enjoy these & fun events! 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Tech position from full time Budget teacher, approximate savings Customer Appreciation at Dunkin Donuts (continued from page 6) of $11,000; and the elimination Council Chair, Lori Ellis, aca- of one Title I teaching position demic decathelon coordinator at the elementary school and Julia Berry, academic decath- move two ed techs from general lon coach Stan Sluzenski for budget to Title I program, ap- the 2013-2014 school year all proximate savings of $51,000. approved by the Committee The elimination of the music unanimously. teacher at the elementary school Upon the Superintendent’s approximate savings of $25,000 recommendation was the hiring was tabled. The reduction of of Jessica Staggs as an ed tech high school business education III at Calais Middle School ap- teacher to 1/2 position approxi- proved unanimously as well. mate savings $12,000, reduc- With the additional revenue tion of high school art teacher from the Calais City Council, to 1/2 position, approximate the approved three furlough $11,000 savings, reduction of days and reduction of 25% elementary nurse to 1/2 ap- stipends for winter and spring proximate savings of $12,000, extra curricular activities, ap- elimination of one janitorial Last week customers enjoyed a free medium coffee to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day 2013. proximately $135,000 will be position approximate savings Dunkin Donuts employees are, left to right, Daniel Morrell, Dillon Morrison, Brittany Thomas and needed for a balance Calais of $30,000, the reduction of Eric Hanson. (Photo by Amy Jeanroy). School Department budget for kindergarten program to 1/2 2013-2014 school year. The day and eliminate one teaching cerning senior students at the in order for them to meet the Perkins Principal on the STAR following cuts were proposed position approximate savings of high school if cuts were made requirements for graduating. student academic progress sys- and passed, eliminate a part $50,000, and the elimination of to certain positions or programs Upcoming school committee tem being used at the Calais time art teacher at the Cal- the elementary principal posi- that were required for seniors meetings were set for Novem- Elementary School and presen- ais Elementary School effec- tion and shift responsibility to who were currently enrolled in ber 6th, December 3, and De- tation by Matt Clark, Principal tive immediately approximate Superintendent approximate these programs. There would be cember 17th all at 6 PM. on the progress of the MLTI ini- savings of $35,000; reduce savings of $40,000. classes found and /or established Future agenda items will tiative with the Middle School high school librarian to Ed There was a discussion con- that would meet these standards include presentations by Peter students.

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By Lura Jackson were especially convincing, implementing a “town test as a fast food cheeseburger day” where residents are able On Tuesday, October 15th, looks much less appealing to access the water testing kits the Calais Regional Hospi- when portrayed as three vials and send in their samples as tal held its first annual com- of solid fat. a group (to accommodate the munity wellness fair in the Other booths aimed at en- 24-hour testing window re- gymnasium of Washington couraging preventative care, quirements). County Community College. targeting breast and colon Traditional and alternative The fair featured two dozen cancer screenings and smoking care facilities and practices informational booths presented cessation. Washington County had booths at the fair providing by hospital staff, nonprofit has the highest rate of smokers information on the services of- organizations and community of all ages in the state, and with fered and how to access them, members, each highlighting a less access to care or awareness such as the Blue Devil Health specific health-related concern of the risks, the highest rate of Center at the high school and relevant to the area. Attendees cancer incidence and fatality Aroostook Mental Health Care. were invited to partake in free (for all cancers). A volunteer reiki practitio- blood screenings, samples, and Less familiar risks were also ner was on hand to give free demonstrations, while having highlighted at the fair, such as sample sessions of reiki, a the opportunity to climb the the presence of arsenic, fluo- method of healing that focuses Rock Wall and win door prizes ride, uranium and manganese on internal energy. at no charge. in well water across Maine. The Red Cross had a blood Many booths were designed Well owners should test their drive simultaneously in the to raise awareness of daily water supply once a year to gymnasium, to outstanding Reiki practitioner Susan (R) gave free demonstrations of the al- choices that impact overall avoid unknowingly ingest- community response, as they ternative healing method to attendees. For the past six years, reiki health, such as avoiding the flu, ing high levels of these toxic became fully booked with volunteers have been offering their services to the Calais Regional opting for drinks with no added minerals, and to avoid harmful appointments and had to turn Hospital, giving patients the opportunity to experience the often sugar, and choosing less fatty bacterial strains. In rural areas away walk-ins. relaxing sensation. (Photo by Lura Jackson). foods. The hands-on displays such as ours, some towns are

I have lived and worked in Calais for 30 years. I have served as a school committee member for 7 years, volunteered at our local PAWS animal shelter for over 10 years and have coached many sports for the recreation and school departments for 30 years. I have a vested interest in our community and will work hard to preserve our way of life.

I am committed to working together with all city personnel to utilize our tax dollars in the most efficient manner.

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she said. positive. “I have comments Wade’s shop is open six from many of the customers days a week and she has even already saying that they thor- been known to work on Sun- oughly enjoy the parking here days, if her schedule demands over Main Street. They can it. Summers are her busiest drive in and drive out. Less period. She begins at 8 a.m. “I confusion and the noise level have been known to get out of is definitely down making it work at 7:30 in the evening,” easier on the animals. They she said. also like the intimacy of the Winters slow down because shop. One person referred to many area residents are snow- it as a boutique,” she said with birds and they and their pets a smile. head south. Although she In addition, Beech Street is accepts walk-ins, she urges a cul de sac and safer if a dog customers to call ahead. should get away from its own- Responses among customers. “Less chance of a dog ers who have stopped in at getting hurt,” she said. the new location have been

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Donna Wade, owner of Ben’s Fuzy Butz 4 Pets, has moved her grooming shop to Beech Street. In her new shop, the popular groomer looks at a picture of her Newfoundland Ben. She named her shop after her favorite pal. out so much easier,” she said hunds, Poodles and hunting LOUIS CALAIS _ A popular dog Wade continues to offer dogs,” she said. groomer, who has been in self-service for those folks Wade said that the dogs business in the Calais area who like to wash their own range in size from the tiniest for more than a decade, has dogs. “There are about 50 dif- of the tiny to large dogs. moved to a new location. BERNARDINI ferent varieties of shampoos The salon was named after Ben’s Fuzy Butz 4 Pets is and conditioners,” she said. Wades dog pal, Ben. “Ben is now located on Beech Street In her 13-year career, Wade my Newfoundland dog. He in the A.E. Plumbing build- has groomed almost all variet- is 13 years old. I got him at ing. ies of dogs. “A lot of varieties. 8 weeks old and I went into FOR COUNCIL Owner Donna Wade has Although because we are rath- business and I couldn’t come been in her new location since er isolated, I don’t regularly up with a name for a shop so early October. She recently see all breeds of dogs here. I I looked at Ben and came up BE RESPONSIBLE moved her business from the see a lot of Shih Tzu, Dachs- with Ben’s Fuzy Butz 4 Pets,” downtown area to her new FOR BEST USE OF TAXES site. The state-of-the-art facility has a modern showroom Edward L. Nadeau KEEP MIL RATE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE that displays everything from Associate Broker high-end leashes and collars to dog clothes, toys and 207-853-0913 FOSTER BETTER RELATIONSHIPS shampoos. Mainebuyorsell WITH SCHOOLS And lest cat owners feel left @gmail.com out, Wade has been known to 1263 Ayers Jct Road KEEP ALL PUBLIC/SAFETY trim a few kitties. She also Charlotte, MLS 1101312, sells cat collars. REDUCED TO $96,900 SERVICES AVAILABLE The facility has two walk- 3 bed, 1.5 bath home with two + in tubs to accommodate large car garage, paved drive, and 2.7 WORK TO RE-ESTABLISH and small dogs and a well-de- acres of lawn. Plenty of room for signed grooming room where kids, gardens, or animals. Small A NURSING HOME Fido gets the latest in hairdos. barn included. Comfortable home “We have blow-dryers here, with formal dining room, sun WORK TO MAKE CALAIS A two large ones that literally porch, and close to 4 area lakes. blow all of the mats out of the BETTER COMMUNITY dog’s hair and makes comb 622 South Meadow Road Perry, MLS 1101673 REDUCED TO $95,000 I HAVE PAST EXPERIENCE AS A CITY COUNCIL 5 bedroom 2.5 bath house on 8.7 WE SERVICE acres of wooded land. Total privacy MEMBER AND UNDERSTAND THE WORKINGS OF yet close to Eastport and only 25 WHAT WE SELL! minutes to Calais. Large open 1st MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. I WILL WORK FOR A Lawn Mowers • ATVs floor kitchen / dining room, large “BETTER” CALAIS AND WOULD APPRECIATE Chainsaws & More living room. Extra room possible for 1st floor bedroom if needed. Built in YOUR VOTE FOR COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 5TH. CERTIFIED MECHANIC 1982, very reasonably priced with just some finishing touches needed. FULLY STOCKED PARTS DEPT. Visit www.dueeast.com For More Choice Properties Eastport Office: 207-853-2626 183 County Rd., Eastport, ME 04631 PAID FOR BY THE CANDIDATE 188 North St., Calais / 454-2551 Prepare for cold weather. Wear warm clothes under costumes!

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Princeton Library Washington County Emergency Organizations to Receive Funds The Emergency Food & Shelter Program has announced that Washington County has been chosen to receive $15,857.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. A meeting will be held to allocate these funds on Monday, Nov. 4th, 2013 at Washington Hancock Community Agency, 7 VIP Drive, Machias at 8:30 a.m.. The selection was made by The National Board of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Shelter Division. The local board consists of representatives from the Salvation Army, Centre Street Congregrational Food The second meeting of the A Princeton Public Library for a library card and residents Pantry; Whiting Food Pantry; Topsfield Food Pantry; Labor Town of Princeton Public Li- building fund has been estab- from surrounding towns are of Love Food Pantry; St. Anne’s Food Pantry; Jonesport Food brary building committee was lished to cover the costs for welcome as well. The library is Pantry; Woodland Community Food Pantry, Passamaquoddy held on October 10. A recently new shelving and equipment. open Monday and Tuesday 10-2 Food Pantry, Calais Food Pantry, Next Step, Danforth Food awarded grant of $50,000 will The town considers the library and Wednesday-Friday 12 to 4. Pantry, and Washington Hancock Community Agency, which help them put on a small addi- an important part of their infra- Their librarian Elizabeth Mitch- will provide the administration staff and function as fiscal tion, update the rest room for structure and it has an excellent ell is there to assist. For more agent. The board is charged to distribute funds appropriated handicapped accessibility, and selection of books, audio books, information 796-5333. insulate the original structure. and movies. It also maintains a The first fund raising event by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter The insulating will be done section on the history of Princ- was the tea and tour at the Bell- programs in high need areas around the country. soon. A design is in the planning eton. Additionally it has wifi mard Inn in September. Dona- stages and work on the addition service and a computer available tions resulted in $123 raised for will start in the spring. to the public. There is no charge the library.

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Door prizes. Snack bags. Calais Hospital basement. the Machias CareerCenter and OCTOBER 26: The Hys- -Fridays: Caregiver Sup- by video-conference at WCCC songs in concert at 2nd Baptist port group at Machias Veter- President’s Conference Room Church at 6:30 p.m. ans’ Home meets first Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. OCTOBER 26: “Spook”etti of every month at 2:00 p.m. 1st Monday of the Month: Feast at Cooper Community Contact Lisa at 255-0162 Caregiver Support Group Center - 5:00pm. Spaghetti FMI. meets at the Maine Seacoast with meatballs/hot sausage, -Mondays - Weekly com- Mission in Cherryfield at 2:00 bread sticks, salad, dessert. puter tutorials beginning at p.m. Contact number is 546- Games/prizes for kids. Lincoln Memorial Library in 4456. OCTOBER 28: Annual Dennysville 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 3rd Wednesday of Each meeting of APPLE (Associa- Open and free to all. Month: St. Croix Interna- tion to Promote and Protect -Mondays - Overeater’s tional Quilter’s Guild meets the Lubec Environment) at Anonymous at Methodist at the Methodist Homes Rec 1:00 p.m. at the Board Room Church in Calais from 7:00 Center, 6 p.m. New members of the Regional Medical Cen- p.m. - 8:00 p.m. welcome. This does not include yard sales. We ask that you limit the information to 25 words or less. ter at Lubec. -Saturdays: Shape-Note Thursdays: (when school OCTOBER 30: Calais Free singing at the Cobscook Com- in session) at the Lincoln Me- All Calendar submissions MUST BE E-MAILED TO Library The Book Lovers’ munity Learning Center, first morial Library in Dennysville [email protected] Cafe’ 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday of every month from - cursive writing practice, Deadline for all submissions is 8:00 AM Tuesday Morning FMI call 454-2758 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Potluck homework help, and gen- OCTOBER 30: Seniority supper after. All levels of ex- eral literacy workshops after THROUGH OCTOBER erty if there is a death in the Breakfast Club at Wickachee perience welcome. school (bus drop-off permis- 18: The AP English Class of family at Calais Free Library Restaurant at 7:00 a.m. -3rd Saturday of Each sion protocol necessary and CHS is requesting pictures for from 10-11:30 a.m. Registra- NOVEMBER 1: The Maine Month: Calais Chapter of parental pick up) - 2 to 5 p.m. their upcoming Veteran’s Day tion is required, 454-2758. Educational Opportunity Cen- the American Sewing Guild Mondays: Chair Yoga at St. Assembly. Send your picture OCTOBER 23: Monday ter will be hosting a FREE meets at the Second Baptist Anne’s Episcopal Church at to the school with a student or Morning Knitters at the Calais workshop entitled Essentials Church, Church Street, Calais 10:00 a.m. call 454-2591 and ask for Mrs. Free Library, 9:30 am to 11:00 of College Planning for adults at 10:00 a.m. FMI call Irene at Wednesdays: Yoga at St. Ellis. Deadline is October 18. am. 19 & over at the Machias Ca- 454-2422. Anne’s Episcopal Church at OCTOBER 23: Who Gets OCTOBER 26: Junior Hunt reerCenter, 53 Prescott Drive, 1st Thursday of the 10:00 a.m. Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Day Breakfast at Pembroke Suite 1 at 10 a.m. To register Month: WCDA will meet at A step-by-step guide on what Fire Department starting at or for more information, call to do with our non-titled prop- 5:00 a.m., ending at 9:00 a.m. 1-800-281-3703 or visit us on the web at http://meoc.maine. Turn in Unwanted edu. NOVEMBER 6: Crossbow Prescription Drugs Oct. 26 Spaghetti Dinner Safety Course from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wabanaki Wil- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at many law enforcement agencies with- & Chinese Auction derness in Perry. Info./registra- in Washington County and the Drug Enforcement Administration Spednic Club in Baileyville tion, Robert Dore, 853-0949. 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Start designing your graciously accepted for PAWS Liberty Café is hosting a Witchy the WaCo Diner. The Hallow’s will be doing 15 minute readings racer now! in Calais. Wine Tasting and will have live Eve Harvest will feature ghost at 76 Water Street from 10:00 to A costume parade will start at Haunted walking tours will music. The Rose Garden has an author Cathy Cook and ghost 12 noon and 1:00 to 3:00 on Sat- the post office and finish up at the depart from downtown at 6 annual Halloween Party. communicator Annette Parlin urday. Please contact her directly Tides Institute. Judges will vote and 7pm. We’ll be sharing the This event is being sponsored who will regale diners with true at [email protected] for best in categories. stories gathered by Cathy Cook by the Eastport Area Chamber of stories of ghostly experiences to schedule or stop by the book A community trick or treat and Annette Parlin. If you have Commerce. They would like to in Eastport. The menu will be signing to sign up. will take place on Water Street. a ghost story you’d like to share, expand next year with Lubec and entrees comprised of foodstuffs An area will be dedicated to We start at South Street Green- please contact Lisa at Sweeties Calais. Trophies and prizes have from local growers, showcas- Halloween games for kids: apple house with Sally Erikson sharing Downeast, 853-3120, or email been donated by the Eastport ing the bounty available in bobbing, pumpkin bowling with healthy treats and wind up at 189 [email protected]. Youth Center. . More details are Washington County. Bob Del ghost pins, build a scarecrow rac- Water Street, the home of Leslie The festivities wind down with on display in the EACC office Papa is the Chef Du Jour, so es, ghostly goo making, pass the and David Aren’s. 5000 lbs of a Monster Mash under the tents. window located at 23 Water rest assured that the food will be pumpkin, pumpkin seed spitting, pumpkins will be delivered to The dance is free for all and runs Street. sensational. pie eating contests and wrap the their lawn the week of October Saturday Bob will be display- mummy will run continuously 20th. They invite everyone to ing a giant pumpkin next to the throughout the afternoon. Franny participate. Come to their home diner. Take a chance at guessing Segien will be painting faces and and take a pumpkin to carve for the weight and win a gift cer- giving temporary tattoos. the display. Simply return it by tificate to Sweeties Downeast The Eastport Pumpkin Derby Thursday the 24th and you’ll be if you’re the closest. 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This safety tip 207-454-8800 brought to you Phone Quotes by: Best Rates 90 GERMAIN STREET, CALAIS, MAINE 04619 Flexible Payment Plans CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 PAGE 17 Calais City Council Candidates Marcia Rogers Billy Howard My decision to run for city the budget process as it is im- I am a lifelong resident of of the most recent 2 mil tax Calais has three sources that council was based on my com- pacted our family personally. Milltown & Calais. Prior to increase. provide the most revenue to this mitment to make a difference The one constant that we the last three years serving As a lifelong resident, I have area: #1. The School System in the community that has sup- could always depend on was on the Calais City Council, I seen many changes in regards #2. The Community College ported my family for so many the community coming together served on the Calais School to downtown and local busi- and the largest of all #3. The years. to support the departments and Board for 10 years and Calais ness, but the one thing that has Hospital - aside from the fed- Experiences that will help me assure that there was adequate Planning Board for 7 years. stood the test of time is our eral government and mill. serve my community are: funding to keep them going. I also serve on the Princeton School System, with dedicated Much like any business or -School Committee member I believe that this has always Airport Authority, Brownfields teachers, staff and coaches household, we as a city need 7 years been the priority of the citizens Committee, and Trustee for the bringing forth outstanding, well to control our expenses and -School Committee Chair 3 of Calais. We all feel the burden Calais Regional Hospital, as rounded students prepared for services to reflect our income years if one department fails. well as contribute to several their future. and population. If we start by -Board of Director’s for My belief is that it’s the other boards, committees and The City Council needs to taking care of our children and PAWS animal shelter responsibility of all elected groups that seek to improve our start working much closer with seniors first, everything else -Volunteer Guardian Ad Li- officials to work together to local economy. the School Board as the school will fall into place. tem for the court for 18 years provide a fiscally responsible I would like to start off by is one of our greatest assets in I would appreciate your sup- -Site Manager for the Calais budget. This cannot happen saying I did not vote in favor this community. The City of port on November 5th! Head Start Programs for 20 when people only come togeth- years er during budget workshops. -Served on many grant com- If elected, I will encourage mittees including a 5 million regular discussions with every dollar grant to help families in department. Raising taxes is Washington County with drug not an option. We would begin Mike Sherrard addiction. with our city charter to explore My husband worked for the options for possible change that My name is Michael Sher- is made regarding the budgets tunities for us. Let’s keep the City for 32 years before his re- could lead to a more efficient rard and I am running for city and/or taxes needs to me made ball rolling and make sensible tirement. We sat through annual use of our tax dollars. I would council with the belief that with the next 5 years taken into decisions that will prioritize budget cuts for the recreation solicit ideas from anyone will- the entire community needs to consideration. We cannot spend spending to insure that our department and other depart- ing to discuss city issues and work together to address the money that we don’t have and community continues to be a ments on a regular basis. Some would encourage public partic- challenges that we face. The we cannot continue to raise great place to raise a family. years of talk of eliminating the ipation on every level including “us against them” mentality taxes .I have lived her my entire recreation department was on a community liaison between needs to stop. We are all in this life and I can truly say that this the table. I understand firsthand each department and the city together and we can overcome is the place for me. We have See School Board what it feels like to go through council. any difficulties as long as we good things happening here Candidates on exercise common sense and with new businesses starting page 22 and 23. fairness. Every decision that to come, creating more oppor- Louis Bernardini

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Addison Coty from Robbinston finishes his spectacular Elementary/JHS career with his 30TH victory having never lost a meet. Ethan Lank from Perry earns Danielle Poole from Princeton 4TH in JHS finals. (Photo by collected third place. (Photo by Riley Fraser from Perry captures John Rogers). John Rogers). JHS second place in the JHS finals. (Photo by John Rogers).

Kyle Richard earns 2ND place in JHS for Woodland Recreation. (Photo by John Rogers).

N a t h a n L u n d captures third in the JHS class for Shayla LaRoche captured fourth Sadie Smith earned fourth place Pembroke. (Photo place for Indian Township. for Woodland. (Photo by John by John Rogers). (Photo by John Rogers). Rogers).

Paige Bell won the Elementary girls first place for Edmunds. (Photo by John Rogers).

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HS Soccer For the Woodland Dragons Damon Lincoln connected for four goals, including his 74th career goal, en route to Woodland’s 7-3 victory over East Grand. Lincoln set the school record for total goals scored and is now number 10 in all-time career goals for boys’ soccer in the State of Maine. Tyler Cochran added two goals and one assist for the 5-8 Dragons while Noah Southard scored one goal. Philip Farley had two goals and Logan Crone chipped in one goal for the Vikings. Woodland goalie Chris Thornton made 4 saves on 7 shots and Thomas Gilman Dylan Thompson was third in the finals for Princeton. (Photo by had 14 saves on 25 shots for 0-13 John Rogers). East Grand. The Calais Lady Blue Dev- ils played their final game of the season as they hosted Lee Calais Recreation Notes Academy. Maddy McVicar MEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNUPS – Signups have begun nailed 4-goals to pace the hosts for our Men’s Basketball League. Games will be played on to a 6-0 shutout of their Pandas Sunday mornings starting at 10:00 beginning December 8th. guests. Maddy added an assist in Please contact Toby Cole at the Rec. Department, 454-2761 or the win, Kate Cundiff hit a goal by email, [email protected] if you are interested in be- and had an assist, and Taylorae Carter connected for the sixth Teammate Austin Ashby ing on a team. YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGNUPS – Signups have begun goal. Top boys runner in the collected second place for Tuesday Southern Aroostook Elementary finals was Finn Pembroke. (Photo by John for our Youth Basketball Program. There will be a signup/tryout Rogers). day next week from 5-6 at the Rec. Center. All parents and par- played Woodland and exploded Sheehan from Pembroke. (Photo to a convincing 11-4 decision. by John Rogers). ticipants must attend to fill out the required paperwork and to be evaluated on skills to make the teams even. This includes those Damon Lincoln hit 2 and had an that have already pre-registered. Please make sure you bring stuff assist in the loss, Tyler Cochran to play in as you will be going through drills to be evaluated. The and Tanner White each added a schedule is as follows: goal for the hosts. Chris Thorn- 3rd/4th grade Monday November 4th 5:00-6:00 at the Rec. ton gathered 13/32 for Woodland Center in goal. 5th/6th grade Wednesday November 6th 5:00-6:00 at the Rec. At Lincoln the Lynx powered Center to a 3-0 win over the visit- 7th/8th grade Thursday November 7th 5:00-6:00 at the Rec. ing Blue Devils. PJ Descote- Center aux brought in 20 of 32 shots. Games will be played on evenings during the week as well as Hawkins, Coburn, and Crosby Saturday mornings. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are encouraged hit the three Mattanawcook to signup. Teams will be picked after the tryouts. Please contact conversions. Toby Cole at the Rec. Department, 454-2761 or by email, calais- In the Lady Dragons final [email protected] for more information. game of the season they hosted YOUTH CHEERING SIGNUPS - Signups have begun for Narraguagus and the Knights our Youth Cheering Program. There will be a signup day on earned a 1-0 as Anna Ramsey hit Monday November 4th from 4:00-5:00 at the Rec. Center. All the winner. Julia Sprague gath- parents must attend to fill out the required paperwork. Boys and ered 11 of 15 for Woodland. Girls in grades K-8 are encouraged to signup. Please contact Toby In Harrington the Knights Cole at the Rec. Department, 454-2761 or by email, calaisrec@ earned a 3-0 advantage over the calaismaine.org for more information. Calais boys in the opening half JHS SPORTS of action. Nathan Newell hit As the fall sports season winds down, I would like to thank from a Conor McCadden assist the coaches that have volunteered their time to coach our young to get the Blue Devils on the athletes. They put in many hours beyond their already busy board. Then Spencer Thompson schedules traveling and practicing. Thanks to Ben Collins for added the fourth host conversion coaching the soccer team, Jen Donovan for coaching the vol- which was followed by a Conor Inez Furth captured second place in the Elementary for Edmunds leyball team, and Patty Wentworth and Jill Higgins for coaching McCadden goal for the 4-2 Nar- and Sophie McVicar for Calais collects third place. (Photo by John the cross country team. raguagus win to finish the Blue Rogers). Devils season.

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Woodland Woodland Rec. Dept. Rec. Dept. News & Notes Calendar OPEN GYM BASKET- BALL: Will begin on Sun. WED. OCT. 23 Nov. 3 at 4:30 pm at the High 6:30 pm: EXERCISE / AER- School Gym for grades 3 / 8 OBICS, (AGES 13 & UP), and at 6pm will be grades 6 WES / 12. There is no cost for this THURS. OCT. 24 program. F.M.I. Contact the 2:30 pm: ELEM. VOLLEY- Rec. Dept. At 427-6205, or on BALL. (GR. 3 / 6), WES Facebook. 6:00 pm: 6:00 PM: DANC- JR. HIGH REC. BB ER-CISE, AGES 13 & UP; Pictured for the girls Elementary Champions from Edmunds are Madison Brown, Paige Bell (1ST LEAGUE: the Woodland Rec. WES place), Inez Furth (2ND place), Ashlee Morang, Kyra Phillips, and Cameron Avery. (Photo by John Dept. will be having a co-ed SUN. OCT. 27 Rogers). recreational basketball league 4:00 pm: EXERCISE / AER- at Woodland High School on OBICS, (AGES 13 & UP), Saturday mornings. Players in WES grades 6 / 8 from Baileyville, MON. OCT. 28 Princeton, Indian Township, 2:30 pm: KARATE, (GR K Alexander, Waite, Topsfield, / 6) WES and Baring are invited to at- TUES. OCT. 29 tend. This basketball program 6:00 pm: DANCER-CISE, will run on the weekends, Sat. (AGES 13 & UP); WES Mornings will be games, and WED. OCT. 30 Sundays for practices Registra- 6:30 pm: EXERCISE / AER- tion for this exciting program OBICS, (AGES 13 & UP), will be Sat. Nov. 3 & 9 at WES Woodland High School from THURS. OCT. 31 9 -11 am. F.M.I. Contact the 5:00 pm: HALLOWEEN Rec. Dept. At 427-6205, or on PARTY, (ALL AGES UP TO Facebook. GRADE 6)) WES GYM DANCER-CISE: Held Tues. SAT. NOV. 2 Oct. 29 & Thurs. Oct. 24, @ 9 am: JR. HIGH REC. BAS- 6 / 7 pm; Woodland Elem. KETBALL LEAGUE SIGN- School; cost is just $ 25.00 a UP, (GR. 6 / 8) month, or $ 5.00 a class; Coed. SUN. NOV. 3 There will be class on Thurs. 4:00 pm: EXERCISE / AER- Oct. 31, Halloween; F.M.I. OBICS, (AGES 13 & UP), Contact the Rec. Dept. At 427- WES 6205 or on Facebook. 4:30 pm: OPEN GYM BAS- EXERCISE / AEROBICS: KETBALL, (GR. 8 & DOWN), Sun. Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 at 4 WHS GYM Pictured for the boys Elementary Champions from Pembroke are Mason Ritchie (10TH place), Finn Sheehan (1ST place), Austin Ashby (2ND place) and DJ Garner. Missing from that picture is Wyatt pm; held every Sun at 4 pm Jamieson and Nathaniel Steadman. (Photo by John Rogers). and Wed. Oct. 30 and Nov. 7, at 6:30 pm; Woodland Elem. School; Coed. F.M.I. Contact the Rec. Dept. At 427-6205 or on Facebook. O L WWeekBB E Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Thursday, October 31 Oct. 28, 29, 30, Nov. 1 ~ 7-9 p.m. 5-6:30PM (no curling Halloween night) Woodland Elem. School Gym St. Stephen Curling Club 1 George St., St. Stephen Grades 6 and under are invited to this fun, exciting and no cost special event. There will be games, prizes, and treats. (off Main Street) ZZZVVFFVQDSSDJHVFRP Free curling practice and instruction. Hosts and snacks will be available as well. All welcome!

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This safety tip brought to you Currency Exchange - NO FEES! by: 473 Main Street, Calais, ME • (207) 454-4344 • Fax: (207) 454-4334 PAGE 22 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 Calais School Board Candidates Kathleen Caso There is so much to com- In spite of competing de- the seven clinics presented over I am not judgemental and al- different ideas in assisting the mend to you about the value mands and pressures, I am the two day conference to my ways try to keep an open mind school board. and merit of the public schools committed to doing the right fellow board members at our in addition to being approach- Lastly, the other candidates in Calais. We are blessed in so things and to doing things board member workshop. able. I feel that as a school running for school board are many ways to have a capable right. I have made every effort In the end, with all that has board member, those are great also great individuals, and I and dedicated teaching faculty, to make good decisions based transpired, there is one special assets. wish them luck. competent administrators, a on the information at hand. It night that I was extremely I also feel that I could offer host of contributing volunteers has taken a lot of time and hard proud to be a Calais School some innovative and perhaps and a remarkable student body. work to be an effective board Board Member. It was the I am proud to have served as a member as the learning curve Blue and White Night of 2013. teacher, volunteer, substitute is a long steady one. There is I handed out over 400 certifi- and school board member in a great deal to learn about legal cates of participation/achieve- this community for over six responsibilities, budgets, fa- ment to recipients in co-cur- Crystal McPhee years. I know then, first hand, cilities, negotiations and other ricular activities. Yes the math what it has taken to mold facets of governing a school is correct. We don’t have 400 programs and challenges that students in the high school. My name is Crystal McPhee, for the board as these last few system. I am looking forward and I am currently running for months have been, if not even encourage the youth of this to working on the curriculum How amazing that so many community to achieve excel- of our students are involved the Calais School Board. I have more so. We, as Citizens of and audit committee this year lived in this community for Calais need people that are lence. and representing the board by in abundant activities in their We all know the financial school. I am asking for your most of my life. I attended and willing to gather all the facts, attending the Annual MSMA graduated from Calais High make clear decisions and stand hard times in which everyone (Maine School Management vote for a 3 year term. With shares. Our national, state, your vote, we can continue to School. All but one of my behind those. Association) Fall Conference four children will have attended In the words of a very wise and local leaders have been for two days with our Super- bring the community together scrambling to get the most out for a successful Calais School and/or graduated from Calais friend “The worst thing you intendent. I will share the High School as of next year. can do is not make a decision, of every public dollar needed to information garnered during System. fund a quality education. Three There are difficult times even a wrong one is better years ago, Calais was thrust upon this community and every than none.” Simply put, tough into an AOS dictated by state department within this City decisions and changes need to government. With a change in Amber Morris has taken its hits. I believe be made; and in order to make school board personnel, I was that in order to have an effec- those changes Calais needs asked by the chairman to take My name is Amber Morris observing issues pertinent to tive School Board you must people that can make those the lead on the negotiations and I am running for a 3-year the schools for several years have members that are willing decisions as a group. I feel I and details of our exit from tern on the Calais School Board. and seeing those issues become to work well with the other would be an asset to that group the AOS. At the same time I I have been a long time resident greater and greater. members, Councils and Depart- and would appreciate your vote was asked to chair the commit- of Calais, graduated from CHS I am an advocate for the chil- ments within the City, but also in November. tee for the search for our new in 1995 and am now raising my dren in the school system. I am have the desire to build that re- We have some of the very Superintendent. The last three two children who are in Calais also a tax payer and I feel that lationship between the School best educators here in Calais, years have been trying indeed. Elementary School. I can look at things objectively and the public it serves. let’s work together to keep I never lost sight as to the I was motivated to seek out when it comes to things such as I feel the next few years are them here. reason why I initially chose to a seat on the school board after budget issues. going to be just as difficult run for the school board when there were two seats open and I was the only candidate. I believed that my background and on site working relation- ship with students, staff and school administrators would be an asset to the only reason we have schools – students. One College Drive, Calais, ME 04619 Let us help you reach your goals of continuing your education.

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This safety tip brought to you General Practice of Law • Real Estate • Criminal • Probate • Wills • Domestic Relations by: 273 Main Street, Calais • (207) 454-7587 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 PAGE 23 Marcia Hayward Our schools are a huge asset Calais the average $13,000? average. Blindly giving money City have forced other depart- the City’s residents and em- to this Calais and the surround- (It’s over $19,000 at the high to the schools because it’s “for ments to do more with less, ployees. ing areas with our children’s school level.) Why is our stu- the kids” is wrong, and the and to become creative in their The task facing the school education the priority. dent/teacher ratio lower than phrase a tactic to attempt to problem solving. I believe that committee at this time is huge. I am running for the School the state and national average? stop questioning. We need to same creativity is needed to It is going to take a concen- Committee because this year’s Why are we charging less for be responsible in our budget- bring the schools budget in line trated, unified effort to achieve budget disaster has ignited a tuition students than what it ing and hold accountable, those with schools of similar size. I the perfect balance between sense of urgency in me. I began costs us to educate them? These who are spending the money. have worked for the City of what is best for our students to research statistics on both a questions need to be addressed. Demanding financial responsi- Calais Police Department for and what the City can afford. I state and a national level and I believe it is the responsibil- bility does not mean we do not nearly 15 years. Working at suspect the balance will never was disturbed by my findings. ity of the School Committee love and want what is best for the North St. municipal build- be “perfect,” but, I would like Why is the national average to to ask these questions and to our children. ing, I have seen first-hand, the to have to opportunity to help educate a child $10,000 but in bring the figures closer to the Budget cuts throughout the effect budget cuts have had on in that attempt.

Bob Greenlaw tant to keep taxes in check as I same opportunities for all of My name is Bob Greenlaw of Calais and have owned Taxes are always a controversial can attest because my wife and today’s kids. The school should and I am running for a 3 year Greenlaw Construction for the item when it comes to budgets I own four properties in Calais be the major tax percentage of seat on the Calais School Com- past 27 years. I am a proud and always cause a lot of argu- and 1 in Baring. I believe that the city, as it is in the major- mittee. I am a lifelong resident alumnus of Calais High School. ment and frustration. It’s impor- the school system is one of the ity of the cities and towns in most important economic tools Maine. We want to keep the that the city has. Our children same programs and have the are the future. We have a great school as the center of the com- Lea Farrar school system in Calais with munity. We need to continue to My name is Lea Farrar and I for the Calais School district I Calais Schools. We have excel- many great programs. Our first make families settle here due am running for my second term want to help our community in lent faculty, staff, and students priority should be to support to the great school system that on the Calais School Board. I meeting those challenges. It is that I look forward to working the school. I have had three we have. It’s called creating have one child attending Calais important that the children in with. I believe a thriving school children graduate from Calais and seizing opportunities and Elementary and another child our district experience the best system makes for a thriving com- High School and were part of paving the road for our future... attending Calais High School. I education that our community munity. I hope you will re-elect many of the great programs that the children. am a proud member of the Calais can afford to offer. It is my mis- me as a write in candidate for the Calais has to offer. They have I would greatly appreciate community both living and work- sion to provide a well-rounded open 2 year term for our school all done well and are indepen- your vote on November 5th. ing here. Knowing that there are educational experience for each committee at this year’s election dent and successful. I want the many financial challenges ahead and every child attending the on November 5.

Dale Earle Hi, I am Dale Earle , a can- that our children will receive that and willing to collaborate with didate for the Calais School same or better education while all members of the community; Committee. I have dedicated being fiscally responsible. that includes all school staff and practically my whole life to pub- I believe that a school board or city personnel . Anyone that lic service, more especially for must be responsive and receptive comes before the board has a the good of our younger people. to parents, staff, students and the right to be heard, not just speak. I have coached and officiated community at large, encourag- A school board member must in basketball , baseball, soccer ing an open dialog. The board build public understanding, sup- and softball in seven counties must take input from all groups port and participation. in the State of Maine. I have and weigh all the facts before With all this in mind, I would served on the Calais and SAD making a decision. A Board ask for your vote for the Calais # 74 School boards. I received member is a trustee of the com- School Committee. a good education in the Calais munity that elects him or her. Please vote for me, Dale Earle. school system. I will strive to see The trustee must be accessible Thank you and God bless.

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Obituaries CHARLENE ANN GRANT BUCKSPORT – Charlene MSGT OSCAR WALTER Ann Grant, 73, passed peace- ELLSMORE fully into the arms of Jesus, Snooky White surrounded by family on Oc- Haines City - Master Ser- tober 17, 2013 at her home geant Oscar Walter Ellsmore, in Bucksport. She was born USAF (Retired), died Septem- February 1, 1940, in Calais, the ber 28, 2013 at 5:20 p.m. as a daughter of Stephen and Beulah result of cancer. (Lee) Getchell. Born May 28, 1936 in St. Charlene grew up in Calais Stephen, NB, Canada, Master and graduated from Calais Sergeant Ellsmore was the High School in 1958. She went song of Walter B. Ellsmore and on to earn a Bachelors degree Lorraine (White) Ellsmore of from the University of Maine. Woodland (Baileyville) Maine. GLORIA J. GAYTON On August 19, 1961 Charlene married Ralph Grant with whom He was a member of St. Croix Calais – Gloria Jean Gayton, she would spend the best 53 years of her life. Her chosen career High School, Class of 1954, 57, passed away Wednesday, path in radiology led to an exceptional 39 year career at East- where he was known to family October 16, 2013 with her ern Maine Medical. During her tenure she formed the radiology and friends as “Snooky.” He family by her side at Calais technician program at Eastern Maine Vocational Technical enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 and after Basic Military Regional Hospital following a Institute; she ultimately rose to lead the radiology department. Training at Ft. Dix, NJ, he attended the Ordnance School at courageous battle with cancer. Her life’s mission was caring for others and brought her the Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was then assigned to Korea Gloria was born in St. Stephen, greatest joy. Her green thumb with flowers was legendary and during 1955-1956 serving in the 8th Army and 24th Infantry NB on November 4, 1955, culinary expertise with whoopie pies were unmatched. Division. Upon his return to the U.S. he was assigned to Ft. daughter of the late Fred and In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a brother Devens, MA and Camp Drum, NY. In 1957 he was discharged Annie (Hartford) Fraser. After Sheldon Getchell. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph from the US Army and enlisted in the US Air Force as an Airman attending school in St. Stephen Grant of Bucksport; a son Stephen Grant and his wife Eliza- First Class. He was assigned to Dow AFB, ME and while there she worked in the tuna plant in beth also of Bucksport; four grandchildren, Nikki Bicknell, was promoted to Staff Sergeant. He served there until 1965 St. Andrews. On October 29, Melissa Thompson, Robert and Seth Rose. She will also be when he was assigned to Ernest Harmon AB, Newfoundland. 1977, she married Max Gay- greatly missed by three sisters, Hazel Carlow of Beltchertown, Upon completion of his tour he returned to Dow AFB where ton II and they soon moved to Mass, Sandra Lindsay of St. Stephen, New Brunswick Canada, he stayed until the base closed. His next assignment was to Calais. In 1982 Gloria started Linda Archer and her husband, Raymond of Hampden, as Loring AFB, ME where he was assigned duty with the 45th Air bartending at St. Croix Bowling well as several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was Division Staff Assistance Team. While there, he was promoted Club where she worked until held 10am Monday, October 21, 2013 at Brookings-Smith 133 to Technical Sergeant. During 1971 he was assigned to Bien she was diagnosed with cancer Center St., Bangor, with Rev. Matt Shaw of Brooks Pentecostal Hoa, AB, Vietnam where he was an advisor to the Vietnamese in 2010. She was a member of Church officiating. The family invited relatives and friends to Air Force Logistics Command. His next assignments, from Second Baptist Church in Cal- share conversation and refreshments at the Family Reception 1972-1974 was to Charleston, AFS, ME where he was promoted ais, American Legion Auxiliary Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center St., Bangor, following to Master Sergeant. In 1974 he was assigned to Tyndall AFB, Unit #3 of Calais, Milltown the service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at FL with the Air Defense Weapons Center from which he retired Legion Affiliate in NB, and St. www.BrookingsSmith.com. with 21 years of service in 1975. Croix Bowling Club. Gloria While serving his country, Master Sergeant Ellsmore was enjoyed playing softball, bowl- awarded many medals and awards, including the Air Force ing, darts, pool, bingo, and Commendation Medal three times, National Defense Service playing cards. Medal, USAF Good Conduct Medal, US Army Good Conduct In addition to her parents she Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Air Service was predeceased by a brother- Worship: Sundays at 11AM Medal (Honor Class - which was equivalent to the USAF Air in-law Roddy Sears. Surviving Please join us! Medal), Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with palm, Vietnam are her loving husband Max Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Gayton II of Calais; her daugh- Wonder what’s going on at Sunday School 9:45am-10:45am After retirement he returned to Bangor and started a second ter, Tammy Gayton of Calais; People’s UMC? “Like” our Grades K-8 will be learning about the Ten Commandments, with games, songs, career in electronic servicing where he owned and operated two grandchildren whom she Facebook page! Bible stories, and the popular K-10-C animated DVDs. Need a ride? Call us. Walt’s Electronics in Bangor for many years. During 1986 he loved dearly, Dominic and and his wife, Susan moved to the Atlanta, GA area where he Kaisha Gayton of Calais; two worked in electronic production and medical equipment. His sisters, Susan Fraser of Pleas- experience and training led him becoming Director of Opera- ant Point, and Barbara Fraser tions and Business Manager for Friends of Disabled Adults and of St. Stephen, NB; three broth- ® Children in Stone Mountain, GA, a Not For Profit Christian ers, Terry Fraser and wife Calais Seventh-day Adventist Church Organization. In 1999 they moved to Haines City, FL where Mary, Robert Fraser and wife 8 Chapel St, Calais, ME, 04619 • 207-454-7481 he accepted a position with Wal-Mart until 2002. Judy, and Dale Fraser and wife He was active in the Blue Heron Bay Retirement Community Bernice, all of St. Stephen, NB; volunteering to call Bingo and photographing park activities brother-in-law Richard Gayton Saturday, Sabbath School: 9:45 am for the interest website. He was also the Group Travel Coor- and wife Alane of Baileyville; Church Service: 11 am dinator for the park and accompanied the residents on many sister-in-law Linda McCoubrey Bible Study: Tuesday at 3:30 pm cruises to the Caribbean, Europe and Alaska as well as day and husband Charlie of Calais; trips to local areas of interest. He was a member of St. Andrews many nieces and nephews; nu- Lodge #83. merous friends; and her canine Arnet Mathers, Pastor companion Honey, and feline For further information call 1-866-669-1110 companion Midnight. Visiting hours were held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Mays Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Calais. A celebra- Sunday School and www.baringbc.org tion of Gloria’s life was held Discipleship Classes at 9:30AM on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Morning Worship - 10:45AM at Second Baptist Church, 21 Evening Service - 6PM Sunday School: 9:30AM • Sunday Worship/Study: 10:30 AM / 6:30 PM Church St., Calais. Burial MidWeek Bible Study & Prayer Meeting - Wednesday Night: Bible Classes, 6:30 PM followed in Calais Cemetery. 6:00pm (Wednesday) Children’s Classes - Sun. AM & Wed. Night / Youth Group Wed. @ 6:30PM Donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to Cancer Care (Nursery Available at AM Service) Just off Route #1, between Calais & Baileyville, near Knock on Wood. of Maine, PO Box 931, Bangor, Office Hours: Thurs/Fri-9am-4pm or by appointment 47 Front Street - Look for the blue highway signs. - Phone 454-0531 ME 04402, or Second Baptist 21 Church Street, Calais, ME 04619 • Matthew Burden, Pastor 454-2579 or 454-3333 Church, 21 Church St., Calais, ME 04619. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com. Winter Mass Schedule Beginning November 2-3, 2013 29 Church Street, Calais / 454-8016 The Rev Dr. Jennifer Reece, Priest in Charge Saturday Sunday 4:00 p.m.: St. Joseph, 8:30 a.m.: Immaculate Eastport Conception, Calais Holy Eucharist Sunday Morning at 9:00 am 6:00 p.m.: Immaculate 10:30 a.m.: St. James, Baileyville Sunday School 9:00 am Conception, Calais 5:00 p.m.: St. Ann, Pleasant Pt. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:00 pm E-mail: Tel: 454-0680 [email protected] Nursery Care provided during the service • Handicap Accessible CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 PAGE 25

Calais Police Report Cards of Thanks Over the past week, officers injured third party. The injured are also receiving personal have responded to 46 incidents, male had been located on North emails and private messages Thank You to all that at- 4 accidents. Officers also con- St. and was confused about pre- on social media sites. Without tended my 90th Birthday Party. ducted 10 traffic stops with all ceding events. The subject was help from residents, our success Thanks to Polly & Jane, Vicki but one resulting in warnings, transported to Calais Regional will be limited. The family of Paul C. Thomp- Mclaughlin & Ginny Donovan and all but one for the offence Hospital and an investigation Pictures of reported problem son would like to thank Dr. for the food. Thanks to Denise of speeding. One summons continues for this aggravated streets have been posted on Hayward, Dr. Eliacin and Dr. Annis for the lovely table deco- was issued for speed. assault. social media and residents in Riera, the nurses, CNAs and rations. It was wonderful to On 10/20/13 Officers were Timothy Smith, 30, of St. those areas are encouraged to staff at the Calais Regional see all of you. Bob & Darlene, called to a noise complaint on Stephen was summoned for be vigilant and report suspi- Hospital for the excellent care Merrill & Roberta, thanks for Lowell St. As a result of this the charge of theft after having cious activity they may witness. given to Paul. Your kindness to driving all that distance for complaint, not only were occu- been detained on South St. While pictures are revealing all of us was appreciated dur- my special day. I appreciated pants warned for the noise, but On 10/14/13, officers re- some houses, residents are ing this very difficult time. everything. a juvenile was summoned for ceived a report of a violation of reminded that Calais Police Ruth Foss possession of a usable amount a protective order. This case is Department is conducting an of marijuana. under investigation. investigation. That does not Officers were called to Mon- Actions of Calais Police mean there have been viola- roe St. on 10/20/ 13 for an in- Department receiving the most tions at those residences, only toxicated, out-of-control person “buzz” this week, are the drug that reports have been made refusing to leave the residence investigations. Officers from concerning the area shown in 106 Main Street, #F, of another. The subject was Calais as well as Baileyville, in the picture. Although the Houlton, ME 04730 removed and warned not to a joint effort are investigating overwhelming- majority of return to the residence. every tip reported to them by the feedback from this effort Support Services, Free Pregnancy On 10/18/13 Officers re- local citizens. Our tip line has has been positive, there is also Tests, Confidential Peer Counseling, sponded to a report of a possible been busy and we have been some negative. Calais Police Abortion Recovery Program, domestic assault on Franklin St. receiving personal messages Department wishes to thank all Alternatives To Abortion. As a result of the investigation, via email and social media, by citizens for taking the time to Shaele Walter, 20, of Calais residents determined to clean- express their feelings, regard- (207) 532-6380 • Toll Free (866) 204-0824 • www.care-net.org was arrested for domestic as- up their neighborhoods. Area less of their views. We realize FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 27, 2013 sault and transported to Wash- residents are encouraged to that not everyone will appreci- ington County Jail. call our tip line at 454-8730 ate our efforts, but constructive Two subjects arrived at the or the non-emergency line at feedback is always welcome. THE TV CROSSWORD Calais Police Department on 454-2752 to relay possible drug 10/18/13 with a disoriented, information. CPD employees by Jacqueline E. Mathews

Washington County Sheriff’s Report This week the Washington Trooper Foss with a domestic the passenger was still at the County Sheriff’s Office re- dispute in Trescott. A room- scene. The driver was located sponded to 71 calls for service. mate’s ex-boyfriend was trying and charged with operating Notable complaints are listed to break in. under the influence. below: Cpl Ryan Allen, Lt Tim Tab- Deputy Christopher Donahue Cpl John Peterson with K9 butt and Deputy Christopher responded to a theft in Machia- Dev and Deputy Richard Rolfe Donahue responded to a motor sport. A homeowner reported with K9 Stryker conducted a vehicle accident in Lubec. A several items of value missing routine search of Baileyville pick-up truck was in the woods from his home. Investigation High School. off the Crows Neck Road. The continues. Cpl Ryan Allen assisted driver had fled the scene, but

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Distributed by 39 Battery size INDIA NEPAL JAPAN SPAIN RWANDA DENMARK Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved. (c) 2013 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved. 40 Short swim PAGE 26 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 be quite different than the his- of 9-11. That morning I was have no excuse. I believed both tory written by the Union even in the guidance office with my President Nixon and President though the outcome would be radio on WQDY. When the first Clinton, too. the same. plane hit the tower, I thought, With those tragic moments The students at Woodland “How stupid can that pilot be solidified in our memories, let’s High School will probably all to run into a building that big?” find a quick recipe for a good, remember when the Challenger It did not cross my mind that hearty dinner. This recipe is for exploded shortly after blasting this was a terrorist attack. Even Quick and Sneaky Lasagna. It off killing everyone on board. when the second plane hit, I did is called “sneaky” because it is By Dorothy Johnson Washington, D.C. when Little I was in the junior high that not get the picture. That time I a way to sneak vegetables into John saluted the hearse. We day, and the students were in thought, “This is quite a coinci- the youngsters. This recipe Great disasters cause great saw it all and relived it many Mr. Sargent’s room watching dence. Two stupid pilots hitting came from an Italian cookbook distress even when those that times. Who could forget that the whole thing. It was very the tower does not make sense.” from Taste of Home. Janice hear about them are not directly terrible time? traumatic. I think the students will always Flood found it and gave it to involved. For example, people Mrs. Moore told me she felt The other tragic event that I remember that day too. me. of my generation probably the same way about the De- will never forget is the morning As far as my stupidity goes, I remember exactly where they cember morning when she and were fifty years ago when they Pop, her husband, heard about heard of the death of President the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Ingredients John F. Kennedy. I was on the I can not remember what she Two pounds ground beef second floor of Calais Memo- said, but she told me where Sneaky One package (16 ounces) frozen California-blend vegetables rial High School when the an- they were and what they were Lasagna Two eggs beaten nouncement came over the loud doing. Three cups (24 ounces) 2% cottage cheese speakers. That announcement I believe every generation Two jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce • Twelve no-cook lasagna noodles was made by Principal Fred has a momentous event that Two cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Burden, the grandfather of stays with the people of that Matt Burden, the present pas- generation forever. History Method: tor at the Calais Second Baptist book authors would serve 1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, cook vegetables Church. students better if they used according to package directions; drain. Finely chop the vegetables; place in a bowl. Stir in eggs and My classmates and family the insight that people have cottage cheese; set aside. members spent the rest of that had from those experiences 2. Drain beef; stir in spaghetti sauce. Spread 2 cups meat mixture into a greased 13 inch by 9 inch week watching the event on to explain them. The histori- baking dish. Top with four noodles. Spread half of the vegetable mixture to edges of noodles. Layer television. We saw that mo- cal facts are one thing, but the with 2 cups meat mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Top with 4 noodles, 2 cups meat mixture. torcade with Jackie holding the insights of the people might be Layer with 4 noodles, remaining vegetable mixture and 2 cups meat sauce. Layer with remaining President, her bloody outfit, the quite different. I have often noodles, meat mixture and mozzarella cheese. swearing in of President Lyn- tried to explain to my students 3. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees. Uncover; don Johnson (on the airplane, that every story has two sides. bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. I think), the eulogy by brother A history of the Civil War writ- This recipe makes 10 to 12 servings. Enjoy. Bobby and the motorcade in ten by the Confederates would

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and hot dogs. It is planned as they would like to do for their wedding anniversary this a fun day for all. Adults are families. Many groups will week. They will be honored invited, too. be doing what they can for by their children and grand- The Riverside Rebekahs the less fortunate so if read- children on Sunday, October are planning their November ers know of anyone that needs 27th after church at the Meth- breakfast for Sunday, Novem- to be on a “help” list, they odist Church. the celebration ber 3rd. More information should send the names to the will be in the basement of the may be found on the breakfast local churches and organiza- church. in their ad next week. tions that help with holiday Happy birthday wishes are Baileyville Woodland Education Boost- necessities. going out this week (October ers have their plans underway Congratulations to Damon 25th through October 31st) to Dorothy Johnson but I am hoping Fenway has for their Craft Fair on Satur- Lincoln who is now 10th in the following: Brian Taylor, excellent weather. Go, Red day, November 2nd. This fair the state for all-time scorers Danny Sullivan, Jeff Diadone, We have been lucky with Sox. will tag-team with the Char- on varsity boys’ soccer teams. James Lee, Josie Lee, Shan- the seasonable weather we The People’s United Meth- lotte Fair and buyers and look- He still has a few more games non Campbell, Karen Smith, have enjoyed for a couple of odist Church will be hosting a ers will be able to attend both left so he can still improve his Randy McIver, Dylan Damon weeks. We have had a bit of fun day for children and teens fairs. Lunches will be served position although 10th is awe- and Kelly McDonough. May rain but overall, the sun has on Saturday, October 26th at both sites so participants some. Damon is the son of you all enjoy a great day with been shining. The prediction from 11 to 2. The sponsors are can attend the lunch of their Steve and Nancy Lincoln of your friends and families. of the coming week is cooler, planning for a bounce house, choice. More information on town. Special hellos are going out unsettled weather. It does not games, music and lots of re- the lunches will be available Cathy Crosby is feeling bet- this week to the following: matter what the rest of us get, freshments including s’mores next week. ter after her recent surgery. Pauline Bires, Anita Lydic, The Alexander Elementary It is great to see her out and Gloria Smith, Marguerite School will be having its craft about. Mains, Wilma Ireland, Janice Fair the Saturday, October Jamie Bohanon, who made Flood, Bill and Nita White, :(/&20,1*1(:3$7,(176 26th. Check out the ad in last himself available to several Blanche Haskins, and anyone KƵƌƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂůůǇƚƌĂŝŶĞĚŵĞĚŝĐĂůƐƚĂĨĨŝƐŚĞƌĞΘ week’s Calais Advertiser for of the October Fest activities, else who needs one. specific times. has found different residents The Baileyville Police De- ƌĞĂĚǇƚŽĂƐƐŝƐƚǇŽƵ͙ Many craft fairs and fund- to take on a few of the indi- partment along with the Calais raisers will be coming up in vidual activities. 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and parents are invited to watch and enjoy the festivities. There will be food, games, fun, a story Calais American Legion and cake walks. In previous years, each child who attended Michael McLean addresses of all veterans who won their own cake to take 454-3435 will be present, so they can home. Children can come in make formal invitations. costumes, but no scary witches, Friday 5:30 pm, there will Any correspondence: Com- devils or evil ones please -- so be a Promotion Ceremony at mander Calais American small children are not fright- the Calais Fire Dept. for Fire/ Legion Sherman Brothers, ened. On Saturday, October EMS Personnel. Troy Rams- Post #3, PO Box 311, Calais, 26, also at 2nd Baptist Church, dell and I will present the Col- Maine 04619. Email: calam- Hyssongs will be in concert ors. November 8 (time to be [email protected]. Tel. 207- starting at 6:30 p.m. with a light determined), there will be the 214-4410(cell). Don’t forget, meal to follow. A free will of- annual Veterans’ Day Ceremo- Friday the 25th, the Annual fering will be taken. ny at the Calais High School. Turkey-Thon! I challenge A reminder to mark your This is always an emotional ALL Veterans and organiza- calendars for the childrens’ and professional ceremony, tions, to “Match or Beat” our Halloween Party, Thursday, managed by the students. They donation! October 31 at Meddybemps would like to have names and Commander Mike. Community Center from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Bring your children, grandchildren, neighbor children, nieces and nephews, and Adult Family Care Homes of Maine little ones who would enjoy this Assisted Living event. It is a safe, warm and fun event sponsored by Med- Facility Calais Alternative Care dybemps Community Center 152 South St., Calais, ME / 207-454-8960 and residents. Residential Care • Day Care • Respite Care Please send your news to [email protected] NEED A BREAK? or call 454-3719. Space available for Respite Care for your loved one. This moose was spotted at Kendall Head. (Photo by Jimmy Calais From 1 day to 30 days, we Lowe). accommodate the elderly as Sharon Frost well as mental health and Meddybemps 454-3339 physical disabilities. ▪ Home Cooked Meals Linda Baniszeski 24. We will celebrate with a October 24th: UN Day day out, dinner and a concert The Hyssongs will be at Sec- ▪ Laundry Services Greetings from sunny, breezy in Bangor in the near future. ond Baptist Church on Satur- ▪ Private Rooms Available and chilly Meddybemps. We Best wishes to everyone else day, October 26th at 6:30 pm. ▪ Aid with Personal Care are experiencing the nicest fall celebrating special occasions Sympathy to Eldon Libby on ▪ Aid with Dispensing Medications conditions. There still has not in the week to come. the loss of his brother, Donald ▪ Transportation to Doctors’ Dennis and Chris Gillespie in Bangor on Sunday. been a frost heavy enough to Appointments and Activities hurt our flowers. It is amazing are enjoying their newest Donation Day at CRH on that the geraniums and impa- granddaughter, Reyesen Grace October 24th. Drawings on Homes and staff are state licensed. RN Consultant on staff. Gillespie. She is the second pies where you make or bring tiens in our planters on the deck We accept MaineCare, private pay clients and insurance. are still budding and flowering. daughter of their son, Adam a donation. However, the mornings and late and his wife. Chris and Den- There will be a Mission Ben- Come visit our homes. evenings have been cool enough nis were helping out with the efit Concert, evening of music, Call 1-207-952-0241, 1-207-952-0240, or to necessitate wood stove fires little girls and have been a bit song, refreshments on Prince 1-207-952-2061 or visit us on our website at www.afch.net to take off the chill. The sights exhausted with long hours and William Street in St. Stephen and aromas of each season are travel between Meddybemps on October 26th at 6:00 pm welcoming and reassuring as and Eddington. (U.S.). times go by. There is a lot going on in the A concert featuring several Happy birthday to Karen area through the end of October. local choirs, musicians and Smith on October 27. We hear There is a free Harvest Festival soloists will be held at Christ Woodland Manor she is now manager of the new for area children at 2nd Baptist Church on October 26th from Tractor Supply store in Calais. Church in Calais on Friday 6 - 8 pm (U.S.)) with refresh- Eastport Congratulations on both counts. night, October 25 at 5:30 p.m.; ments following concert. It is good to have Karen back NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS in Meddybemps. She had a long commute between Med- FOR THE WAITING LIST: dybemps and her previous job. Home the way you want it; healthcare when you need it. 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winter ahead, please come to beautify Main St. Next year, to enjoy. Please come out the SCC (dining hall) in Big a nicely done permanent Princ- to view these pumpkins: you Lake Township on Saturday. eton Farmers’ Market sign will will not be disappointed. Last Everyone is welcome. If you be evident on Main St. year, there were 20+ pumpkins cannot make it during that time As many of us know, The of all sizes. This year the goal but need items, please contact Old School Family Restaurant (not ghoul) is to double that. Donna Netzer @ 796-0873. is becoming the “gathering As mentioned earlier, light Please note, this is not just for place” for friends and family. refreshments will be provided Princeton BLT people but intended to Well, now folks can enjoy piz- and prizes awarded to all par- benefit those in the area. za while sharing quality time ticipants in a grab bag setup. Sharon Norman mittens, scarves, etc. and will It is time once again for the with family! Diane has con- The Princeton Library have them available to anyone flower barrels along Main St to veyed many people have been Building Fund Committee had The Sunrise Christian in the area in need of them at be cleaned out and stored for very generous with sharing its monthly meeting this past Church will be hosting a warm no charge: sizes ranging from the winter. Friends of Princ- early Princeton photos with week. New shelving is being clothing give away on Satur- toddler to small adult. If you eton would like to thank John her as well. Soon Princeton’s constructed for the children’s day, October 26 from 9-1:00 have children, grandchildren, McDowell for his willing as- history will be displayed on area but much more will be p.m. They have collected or someone you know that sistance with all of the activi- the restaurant walls. evident in the year ahead. The coats, boots, ski pants, hats, needs warm clothing for the ties he works on for the town. Remember that the F of P selections have outgrown the Even though there was some Pumpkin Lighting will be at building, necessitating an ex- nighttime mischief with some Legacy Square on Friday, Oct. pansion as well as updating of the barrels over the summer, 25th from 6-7:00 p.m. All the structure. This will be an- Friends and other residents did are encouraged to bring their other area in town that shows not become discouraged but carved or decorated pumpkin great improvement. Donations became more determined to to put on display for others are still coming in and appreciated. Please mail to PPL, PO Box 408. Ernest Hemingway wrote, “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” Speaking of town improvement, the Princeton Congrega- tional Church is also receiving work on the church steeple. Several weeks ago in this column, a request was sent out for donations to help with this project. For those living away, donations can still be mailed to PCC, 62 Main St. Once again, Greenland Point Center will be “haunt- ingly alive” on Sat, Oct. 26th. Festivities begin @ 6:00 p.m. Please call Jon Speed @ 796-5186 or email green- [email protected] for specifics of the evening’s events. Until next week, keep your Announcing Two New Programs of Study at happenings coming, sbjnor- [email protected] or 796-2723, Washington County Community College for January 2014. please, leave a message.

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Find 8 things in the picture on the right that are missing 267 North St., Calais or different in 454-2555 the picture on the left. Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 PAGE 31

cil members had the chance The yearbook team is hard vember 1st. It seems strange to return from their state con- at work collecting information to think about the end of the ference in time to play. The for the 2014 yearbook. Se- year in October, but fall sports student council spent Sunday niors are reminded that all of are wrapping up, the first quar- and Monday at Camp Kieve their written materials have to ter is nearly over, and this year meeting students from around be in as soon as possible and is speeding right along. the state, listening to speakers, their pictures are due on No- doing leadership activities, Calais High School and learning how to make this school year better than ever Notice for themselves and the whole Quinn Sluzenski school. Washington County Community College is seeking tion. The drama club has been Request for Quotation in the following areas: Things are looking up for Cross-country season is very busy lately. Unfortu- Calais High School. Over coming to a close. This Satur- nately, their hopes to do a Hal- - Installation/Configuration of Baracuda 400 Spam Filter the past couple of weeks, the day, the runners will compete loween musical were dashed budget deficit has shrunk from in the Eastern Maine Champi- by special effects constraints If you are interested in receiving a bid packet $400,000 to less than $50,000. onships. If they qualify, they (there’s only so much fake Part of this money came from will run in the state meet next blood you can get on a high Please contact Tom Moholland at 454-1020 the city, which managed to find week. The cross country team school stage). They are now Deadline for submission is October 29, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. more funds to contribute to the has done very well this year planning to perform the musi- school. The school has also and we wish them luck in their cal Ruthless!, which pokes fun made several cuts of its own. final meets. at Broadway. The play will be Last week a teacher workshop Volleyball season is nearing shown in January. Request for Bids day was transformed into a the end as well. On Monday, The AP English students are The City of Calais is requesting bids to repair the front steps at the furlough day, which means it the senior volleyball play- pushing themselves more and was a day off for everyone and ers played their last regular more to get ready as the Veter- Community Center. The bidder will supply all materials and labor. no one was paid. Additionally, season game at Calais High ans’ Day Assembly gets closer. Scope of work and bid requirements are available in the City Clerks the school system eliminated School. Three managers and The presentation will be held Office, Calais City Building, 11 Church Street, Calais, Maine 04619. and reduced a few positions. five players were given gifts on November 8th at 9:00 a.m. One creative change that the and photographed with their All community members are school has made is the switch parents to celebrate what for welcome and veterans are es- Sealed bids must be received in the City Clerk’s Office at the City to a new kind of heating fuel. most of them was a four-year pecially encouraged to come. Building by 12:00 noon on Friday November 1st , 2013 and clearly It will be a little colder but commitment. The volleyball The assembly will feature live indicate “ Community Center Front Step Repair” on the outside of the less expensive. It sounds like team’s first post-season game music, a dedicatory film, and a good decision, as long as will be at Calais on Thursday. many other presentations put envelope. Bids submitted after this deadline will not be considered. the heater doesn’t break again The volleyball senior game on by the AP English students. The successful bidder must be able to show proof of general liability like it did on Monday! Luck- actually had to be pushed back Refreshments will be served insurance and workers compensation. The City of Calais is an equal ily, technicians quickly came an hour so a few student coun- to the veterans. to fix it. opportunity employer and reserves the right to reject any and all bids While the budget situation and proposals. continues to improve, students THE TOWN OF PRINCETON WOULD LIKE ALL have been very distracted by ARRANGEMENTS AND LIGHTS REMOVED everything else happening. Last Wednesday, every soph- FROM THE WEST STREET AND SOUTH PRINCETON NOTICE OF TAX SALE omore and junior took the CEMETERIES BY OCTOBER 31, 2013. The Board of Selectman for the Town of Wesley is accepting bids for the PSATs, a national standard- purchase of the municipality's interest in multiple real estate tax-acquired ized test designed to prepare ANY ARRANGEMENTS OR LIGHTS LEFT ON properties. Each bid must be in writing and in a sealed envelope marked students for the SATs. Juniors NOVEMBER 1, 2013 WILL BE DISCARDED. “Tax Sale Bid” on the outside, along with Map/Lot number of property being who score high enough may bid on. Each bid may be for one property only: any person wishing to bid on also qualify to receive a schol- ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL THE several properties must submit a separate bid for each one. Each bid must arship through the National TOWN OFFICE AT 796-2744. include bidders name, mailing address and phone number. All bids must be Merit Scholarship Corpora- accompanied by a deposit in the form of check or money order in an amount equal to or greater than 10% of purchase price. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders. Successful bidders will have 30 days from the date of the bid acceptance in which to complete final purchase. In the event that a successful bidder fails for any reason to complete purchase the bidders deposit shall be forfeited to the Town. Each property will be conveyed by a municipal quitclaim deed without covenants. Bids will be accepted in In appreciation of those who have served person to the Clerk at the Wesley Town office or mail only. All bids must be received by November 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Bids will be opened at the Wes- our Country, The Calais Advertiser ley Municipal building on November 11, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. The Selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Information and Maps are will be featuring local veterans available for viewing at the Town Office during business hours. in our November 7th issue. Available Lots for Bid Map A Lot 1527 Map B Lot 1220 Map E Lot 319-5+6 Please e-mail or drop off to us a picture of your Map F Lot 0803 Map G Lot 209-3 Veteran including their full name, the branch of Map G Lot 209-9 Map G Lot 510 ($10,000 minimum bid;East of Otter Lake outlet;510-A- service they were in and dates they served and a Camp, 510-1+2 w/frontage Map 6 Lot 7-A (building only) telephone # in case we have questions. Map 9 Lot 008 ($10,000 minimum bid; land, house w/stream frontage) If you do not have a photograph, you are also Town of Wesley Office Hours 2 Whining Pines Drive Monday 4-7 Wed & Fri 9-2 welcome to send their name and information. Wesley, Me 04686 Phone/Fax 255-0941 [email protected] ALL SUBMISSIONS NEED TO BE S/ Glen Durling - Chairman, Board of Selectmen RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 4. E-mail to: [email protected] Please put in subject “VETERAN”

Drop off to 23 Church Street, Calais, ME Monday-Friday 8AM to 4:30PM John Savage Or mail to P.O. Box 660, Calais, ME 04619 Advertising Sales Sorry, we can not mail your photos back. Cell: (207) 214-0200 You can pick them up at the office. Thank You. [email protected] PAGE 32 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013

28th concert was very success- Boothroyd. It was a mixure of ful. The date for the Christmas bluegrass, old-fashioned rock Grand Lake Tea will be Saturday, Decem- and roll and country. Proceeds ber 7th starting at 11:00 a.m. went to fund a scholarship for Stream Tickets and posters will be a WCCC students. There is a distributed. If you would like special raffle of a drawing by Dave McCullough a ticket, contact an officer of Ken Brooks. The proceeds the society. There will also which will create a scholar- The Grand Lake Snowmo- Robbinston be entertainment and a raffle. ship for a veteran. CDs and bile Club House Cafe will be The next meeting will be on notecards were also for sale opening for business the first Kathy Mekelburg next meeting which will take Thursday, November 14th at and there were light refresh- weekend in November and ev- 454-0654 place Monday, November 11th 7:00 p.m. to make final plans ments. ery week-end through March. at the Wickachee Restaurant for the tea. Happy Birthday to Drake New hours are 10-3 Saturday The Robbinston Grange met at 5:30 p.m. If you are curious On Saturday, October 19th, McKenzie on the 20th and and Sunday. We will have on Monday, October 14th at about the Grange, please stop Darlene McConnell and I at- Susan Olson on the 23rd. To new menu items and brunch 6:30 p.m. at the Sewall Memo- by and we will answer your tended the concert at WCCC Tamara Wade on the 26th. To selections. The snowmobile rial Congregational Church. It questions. featuring Ken and Jane Cindy Light on October 29. club has been a warm and car- was decided to make copies On Thursday, October 17th Brooks and their friend Eric ing gathering place for the past of the Robbinston by-laws for the Robbinston Historical So- few years. Now we can enjoy each member and to also make ciety met at the Visitors’ Cen- this during November through copies of the state Grange by- ter. After the secretary’s and City of Calais March. Thanks Andrea and laws in order to update them. treasurer’s report were read, it all the folks that make this These will be passed out at the was noted that the September Request for Bids happen! With Election Day just The City of Calais is requesting bids for the purchase of 50 around the corner on Novem- STATE OF MAINE * DISTRICT COURT Christmas wreaths for the downtown light poles. The wreaths ber 5th be sure and plan to vote WASHINGTON, ss. * DIVISION OF NORTHERN WASHINGTON are decorated Balsam at 28 inches in circumference and will between the hours of 10 and 4. * The Grand Lake Stream His- DISTRICT FOUR require a red ribbon and traditional decorations. The vendor * CIVIL DOCKET NO. CALDC-RE-2013-041 torical Society will be holding * will be required to show proof of worker’s comp insurance. their annual Election Day bake WILLARD DOLIBER, resident of * They must be available for delivery by November 25th, 2013. Charlotte, County of Washington, sale and hot dog luncheon at * the school house. Always a State of Maine, * * Bids must be received in the City Clerk’s Office at the City Building great event and fun to meet PLAINTIFF * by 12:00 noon on Friday, November 1, 2013 and clearly indicate “ your friends and neighbors! Here is the follow up of * Wreath Bid” on the outside of the envelope. Bids submitted after v. * ORDER FOR SERVICE BY some of the activities spon- * PUBLICATION this deadline will not be considered. The City of Calais reserves sored by the Downeast Lakes ALFRED SCHWITALLA, fomerly of * the right to reject any and all bids and proposals. EOE. Land Trust. Thanks Tanya Calais, County of Washington, * sending in the following info! State of Maine, * Woodland High School Stu- * dents Learn Navigation and DEFENDANT * NOTICE TO THE CITY OF CALAIS Science Skills: WATER DEPARTMENT CUSTOMERS As part of the Downeast This cause was heard in the Calais District Court on the Motion of the Plaintiff, Lakes Land Trust’s expand- by its attorney, John A. Churchill, whose address is P.O. Box 306, Calais, Maine 04619, for CITY OF CALAIS HYDRANT FLUSHING ing school education program, service on Alfred Schwitalla, his legal representatives, devisees, assigns, trustees in bank- twelve ecology students from ruptcy, disseizors, creditors, lienors, and grantees and any and all other persons or entities Fire hydrants throughout the City of Calais will be flushed October Woodland High School braved unascertained or not in being, or unknown, or out of the state, and all other persons whom- a soggy and cool day for three soever claiming any right, title, interest or estate, legal or equitable in the within described through November. During this period, expect intermittent pressure outdoor lessons in Grand Lake land and real estate through and under the said Defendant, formerly of Calais, County of fluctuations and occasional yellow water. The yellow color in the water Stream. They learned map Washington, State of Maine, pursuant to the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure to the property in Calais on Spring Street, more particularly bounded and described as follows: is due to the presence of iron. We are flushing the distribution system to and compass skills and basic techniques to evaluate the continue to reduce the levels of iron, manganese and sediment. When A certain lot or parcel of land situated in Calais, County of Washington, State of Maine, health of forests and streams. together with the buildings thereon, being on Spring Street, bounded and described as fol- experiencing yellow water, do not use Clorox/bleach type products with The students walked into lows: your laundry. Flush appliances and drain hot water heaters following the forest along Middle Walk and learned some forest health Beginning on the west side of Spring Street aforesaid at the Southeast corner of land for- the flushing period. Call the Water Department at 454-2760 or the City monitoring techniques, includ- merly owned by Samuel H. Nickerson and running thence Southerly by the line of said Spring Building at 454-2521 (x2) if you have any questions. ing looking at tree size, preva- Street two (2) rods, more or less, to the corner of a lot formerly owned by one Mrs. Wells (and given to her by the Will of the late Samuel Kelley); thence Westerly by said Wells’ lot (continued on page 33) six (6) and three-eights (3/8) rods, more or less, to land formerly owned by Robert Doherty; thence Northerly by the line of said Doherty lot two (2) rods, more or less, to the Nickerson lot NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORECLOSURE SALE aforesaid; thence Easterly by the line of said Nickerson lot to the place of beginning. Pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. §6323 For deed reference, see deed from Robert A. Maffei to Alfred T. Schwitalla, dated February By virtue of and in execution of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered on May 15, 2013, in the Washington County 12, 1998, recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 2221, Page 37. Superior Court, Civil Action Docket No. RE-12-12, in an action brought by Midfirst Bank, Plaintiff, against James C. Bransfield, Jr. and Debra E. Bransfield, Defendants, for the foreclosure of a mortgage dated November 26, 2008, and recorded in the Washington And it appearing that the Defendant cannot with due diligence be served by a prescribed method, and that the address of the Defendant is not known and cannot be ascertained by County Registry of Deeds in Book 3475, Page 263, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without use of reasonable diligence; it is ORDERED that the Defendant or anyone claiming under redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at a public sale at 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2013, at the law offices him who wishes to oppose this lawsuit, must prepare and file a written Answer to the Com- of David E. Stearns, Esquire, AINSWORTH, THELIN & RAFTICE, P. A., Seven Ocean Street, South Portland, ME 04106, (207) plaint on or before November 18th, 2013. The Defendant or his attorney must file an Answer 767-4824, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage and being a certain lot of land with the buildings thereon, situated by delivering it in person or by mail at the office of the Clerk of the District Court, 382 South in the Town of East Machias, County of Washington, and State of Maine, described in said mortgage as being located at 226 Hadley Street, Calais, Maine 04619. On or before the day they file their Answer the Defendant Lake Road. (Note: The identification of the location of the property is as stated in the mortgage, which may have been subject to must mail a copy of their Answer to the Plaintiff’s attorney, John A. Churchill, P.O. Box 306, Calais, Maine 04619. change and/or differ from the Town records). TERMS OF SALE: IMPORTANT WARNING: Any Defendant who fails to file and Answer within the time stated above, or if, after filing an Answer, fails to appear at any time the court notifies him The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale, who shall pay a deposit of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) to do so, a judgment of default may be entered against him in his absence for the relief in cash, certified check or funds acceptable to mortgagee at the time and place of sale. The successful bidder shall be required to demanded in the Complaint. If any Defendant intends to oppose this lawsuit, he should not execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with said Midfirst Bank with the aforesaid Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) or fail to answer within the required time. sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid price, whichever is greater, as a non-refundable and non-interest bearing deposit thereon providing for a closing within thirty (30) days of the date of the public sale, at which time the balance of the bid price will be due and If any Defendant believes the Plaintiff is not entitled to all or part of the claim set forth in payable in cash, certified check or check acceptable to mortgagee upon presentation of the Deed. The property will be sold subject to the Complaint or if he believes that he or she has a claim or his claim against the Plaintiffs, all easements and rights of way either of record or otherwise existing. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed he should talk to a lawyer. If he or she feels that he or she cannot afford to pay a fee to a lawyer, he may ask the Clerk of the District Court, at the above named courthouse, or any and due and payable to Town of East Machias, water and sewer charges and any liens and encumbrances of greater priority than other courthouse for information as to places where he may seek legal assistance. The said mortgage. The property shall be sold AS IS, and WHERE IS without any warranties whatsoever expressed, implied or otherwise Rules of Civil Procedure provide that service shall be considered complete on the 21st day which warranties are disclaimed. Additional terms to be announced at the sale. Additional information concerning the property may after the 1st day of publication. be found at www.foreclosuresnow.com. It is further ORDERED that this Order shall be published in the Calais Advertiser at Calais, Prospective bidders are advised to contact Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A. as close as possible to their departure to attend Maine, once a week for 3 consecutive weeks, beginning on or before October 19th, 2013, to the sale in order to confirm the occurrence of the sale as scheduled. wit: October 16th, 2013 or the day of that week when said paper is published. DATED: October 3, 2013 David E. Stearns, Esq. Dated at Calais, Maine this 7th day of October, 2013. Attorney for Midfirst Bank John Romei AINSWORTH, THELIN & RAFTICE, P.A. JUDGE, DISTRICT COURT P.O. Box 2412, South Portland, ME 04116-2412, (207) 767 4824 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 PAGE 33

GLS tured in a spring in the woods. That is over 90% of total es- (continued from page 32) The hatchery developed over timated salmon raised and lence of disease, biodiversity time into a modern structure stocked each year in Maine. FULL-TIME CORRECTIONAL COOK and regeneration. In the river, on the bank of the stream and This date is tentative and students identified stoneflies, THE WASHINGTON COUNTY JAIL IS CURRENTLY supplies landlocked salmon to is dependent on the physical ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A FULL-TIME mayflies, caddis flies and the West Grand Lake catch- condition of the fish. water pennies. “It’s a good ment and far beyond. Some Have a great week. Your CORRECTIONAL COOK POSITION stream, because we found a lot 70,000 to 80,000 salmon are humble correspondent, Dave of animals that are sensitive to propagated at the Grand Lake McCullough 207-839-4205 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Supervises, instructs and assists inmate pollution, but diversity wasn’t Stream Hatchery annually. or [email protected] laborers in the preparation of meals; ensures that food preparation quite as high as we expected,” equipment, cooking and serving utensils, kitchen work areas are reported a student. safe, clean and sanitary; monitors and maintains the security of work “I think it’s great that the Seasonal Employment area and equipment. kids are seeing research like this generates as many ques- Opportunity tions as it does answers,” said QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent; minimum Rucosky, “There is this idea Hiring all positions for our and preferred experience of one year in commercial food preparation out there that ‘Science’ has all upcoming Wreath Season! or a certificate in culinary arts. the answers. Putting kids in on Whitney Wreath is now accepting applications for our the ground level of scientific MACHIAS, BAILEYVILLE, CRAWFORD, AND PRESQUE ISLE locations. APPLICATIONS: Must submit an Application for Employment and inquiry gives them a much resume which should include any pertinent material that you wish to better understanding of the The Positions we are hiring for are: complexities associated with • WREATH MAKERS • TREE AND CENTERPIECE MAKERS • DECORATORS be considered in the selection process. dynamic systems.” • SHIPPING • RECEIVING • TIPPERS • AND CUSTOMER SERVICE Up Coming Programs of the Applications may be picked up at our Main St., Presque Isle CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2013 AT 12:00 NOON Land Trust: location after 10-23-13. Tour of Forestry Work in the Stop by and pick up an application in Machias or send/fax a resume to: PLEASE OBTAIN APPLICATION FROM PAULA JOHNSON-ROLFE, Farm Cove Community For- Whitney Wreath OFFICE MANAGER, WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, est, Wednesday, November 6, P.O. Box 157, Machias, Maine 04654 83 COURT STREET, MACHIAS, MAINE 04654 OR TELEPHONE: 2013 - 10:00 AM, Downeast 207-255-5857 • 207-255-5875 (Fax) Lakes Land Trust Office, 4 255-4422 EXT. 10 Water St, Grand Lake Stream. THE WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL Join forester Kyle Burdick OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. for a tour and discussion of the Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s (DLLT) timber management practices in the Farm Cove Community Forest. Kyle will HELP WANTED explain how the DLLT has in- tegrated its dual priorities of DSP /CRMA - Needed Right Away - wildlife habitat management Sunrise Opportunities has an opening in the Calais Boarding Home for a Direct and contributing to a sustain- Support Professional (DSP) / Certified Residential Medications Aide (CRMA). AN EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER able forest products economy. Applicants must be willing to work all shifts including overnights and weekends. with knowledge of Quickbooks and Peachtree The tour will highlight DLLT’s management planning and Applicants must be high school graduates or GED equivalent and must possess 3-4 hours per week oversight process, including or be able to obtain the following certifications: CRMA, DSP, CPR, First Aid, the roles of the Forestry Com- and Mandt. Sunrise Opportunities will provide this training to the right applicant. Please contact [email protected] mittee and Board of Directors Competitive wages and benefits packages. in representing the community. Wear appropriate footwear For more information and to receive an application contact and clothing for rough terrain CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Kelli Toole @ Calais Boarding Home Dead River Company serves customers throughout Northern New England with in the woods, and please keep 36 Calais Avenue, Calais, ME 04619 • (207) 454-0158 in mind that it is hunting sea- over 1000 employees, diverse product offerings and commitment to our core values of integrity, caring and excellence. We currently have an opening for a full-time son: wear at least one piece of Equal Opportunity Employer Customer Service Representative at our Calais location. The successful candidate blaze orange! will have: An exciting event Spon- sored by the Downeast Lakes • A minimum of 2 years experience in a customer service role Land Trust and the Grand Maintenance Technician- Calais, ME • A track record of success cross-selling products and/or services Lake Stream Historical Soci- • Excellent communication skills • A positive, team player attitude ety: Author Andrew Barton Electrical and HVAC experience is highly desired. • Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Discusses His Book, The Duties include performing preventative maintenance • Desire to learn, grow and change with the organization Changing Nature of the Maine • Basic experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel Woods, Monday, November operations, minor fixes, and responding service calls. 11, 2013 - 6:30 PM, Grand Dead River Company offers a competitive wage and full benefits package Lake Stream Historical Soci- Part time to full time depending on the need on other duties which includes a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, tuition ety, Millford Rd, Grand Lake such as snow removal. Daily travel required. Must have reimbursement and discounts on our products. If you have interest in joining a Stream. good driving record and able to pass a federal background company with a long history of stability and growth, please submit your resume The Downeast Lakes Land via email to: [email protected] [email protected], Trust (DLLT) and the Grand check. Compensation is $20.25/hr plus benefits. send via mail to the address below, or complete an application at: Lake Stream Historical Soci- ety are pleased to host Andrew Email resume: [email protected] Dead River Company M. Barton discussing his latest ATTN: Lisa Newsome book, The Changing Nature of 18 South Street the Maine Woods. PO Box 928 While having read the book Calais, ME 04619 is not required, having done so certainly prepares participants 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619 www.deadriver.com to take part in a more lively www.calaishospital.org • 207-454-7521 An Equal Opportunity Employer discussion. Grand Lake Stream Hatch- ery Tour and Salmon Milking JOB OPPORTUNITIES –DATE TO BE CONFIRMED, ~HELP WANTED~ Thursday, November 14, 2013 Certified Nursing Assistant: - 9:00 AM, Hatchery Ln, Full time, 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Inpatient Care Unit Grand Lake Stream. 2 FULL-TIME CRMA’S The Downeast Lakes Land Food Services Worker: Trust is pleased to invite the community to the Grand Lake Per diem, all shifts including weekends and holidays. Competitive Wages & Benefits Stream Hatchery for a tour and an opportunity to milk Print an application at www.calaishospital.com Paid Vacation and Holiday Time salmon. or email [email protected] to request an application, The Grand Lake Stream 207-454-9228 to request by mail. Apply 152 South Street at Calais Alternative Care or Hatchery got its start in 1868, when native landlocked salm- call Tom Chambers at 207-270-1415. on eggs were collected and ma- Equal Opportunity Employer You can also reach us at 454-8961 PAGE 34 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013 The Dragon’s Den 2 BDRM APT. in Baileyville. Camille Howard Sophomores and juniors had a FOR RENT Heat and utilities. $660/month. hard Wednesday this week. On well as more light-hearted cat- 461-9051 or 454-3507 after 7 their first day back from a long egories like “Always Saying...” CLEAN AND QUIET pm. 41-TFN-C The students at Woodland and speculating on their cause of Jr. Sr. had a busy week, even weekend, these students took ROOMS. Smoking and non- 1 & 2 LG. BEDROOM the PSAT. This test is designed death. Senior Superlatives were smoking available. Reason- APTS. in Calais. Newly reno- though it was only three days also voted on this week, and as long! So let’s go into the kitchen to give students a feel for the able rents. Call 454-3630 vated, hot water, water and actual SAT that Juniors will be soon as the results are out, we’ll 24-TFN-C sewer included. One month and get cooking! fill you in. Varsity Soccer player Damon taking in the spring. This test is FURNISHED EFFICIEN- and security deposit needed. quite a marathon, good work to CY APTS. Located in Bai- $585/month. Call 461-9051. Lincoln made his 74th career goal, setting the school record all the students who completed leyville. Heat, electric and 33-TFN-C the test. The scores will be sent cable T.V. included. Laundry HOUSE FOR RENT and taking his place as 10th in Indian the state for Boys’ High School to the school in December of available on premises. No pets Cathance Lake. Fully fur- this year. allowed. Call for more info. nished. 454-3507/461-9051 Soccer. Since the boys’ soccer Township team still has a few games left The Music Department is 427-6698. 31-TFN-C 43-TFN-C starting one of its major fund- FURNISHED ROOM for in their season, so there’s time Donna Meader-York for him to further his success. raisers of the year this week: A rent in quiet building in Calais. Halloween Basket Raffle. In the Call 454-7492. 14-TFN-C FOR SALE Great work, Damon! Marking the end of the season, Several of the sports teams basket are candies, face paint, the Cross Country Champion- APTS. 91 North Street, 1 QUARTZ INFRARED a Halloween movie, and other BDRM and efficiency. No PORTABLE HEATERS had their senior games this ship Meet was held in Perry at week. The volleyball team goodies. If you’re interested in the old Knowton campground. pets. 454-8936 day, 454-2287 WITH REMOTE Edenpure buying a ticket, you can speak to evenings. 21-TFN-C Gen. 3 Model A-3705, 1500 held their senior game, which Seventy students ran in each was also their “Pink Zone” any member of the WHS band division, running on unfamiliar watt. Call Rich at 853-4637. of chorus. Also starting one of 43-1-CC game. Pink Zone games are ground, as the Moosehorn was held all over the country, and its major fundraisers is the WHS closed due to government shut- raise awareness for early breast Student council. They’ll be go- down. Shayla LaRoche took Sunny, Spacious Apt. cancer detection. The volleyball ing around their neighborhoods 4th place out of 70 girls. Amu- TRAILER FOR with catalogs full of Christmas 1 Lrg. bedroom & team has made it into the play- wes Dana came in 4th out of RENT IN offs, but this was the last game goodies, miscellaneous house- 70 boys. The girls’ elementary 1 small bedroom. that seniors Alissa Campbell, hold items. This fundraiser is team took 2nd place out of 10. largely responsible for the year- ALEXANDER Calais Avenue Taylor Storey, and Kim Mo- The junior high teams also did raisey will play at WHS. Also ly Winter Carnival that is held very well. Donald Soctomah $500 plus $775/month Utilities graduating are managers Scott in February at WHS. So get out was 16th out of 70, and Jennah security deposit. Rhoades and Andrew Howland. there and Fundraise, Fundraise, Neptune came in 12th. Way to Included. Security The girls’ varsity soccer team Fundraise, Students!! go Indian Township! We are No pets. Deposit, References. also said goodbye to seven of The Yearbook is currently un- proud of your dedication and their seniors at their game on der construction, and this week sportsmanship! 214-7673 207 – 512 – 6008 Friday. The soccer team is losing was the deadline for Senior In Volleyball news, a game Kylee Caruso, Morgan James, messages to be put in the year- on Tuesday the 14th ITS vs. Courtney James, Vanessa Kid- book. This is an opportunity for Elm St. Although it took 5 FOR RENT For Rent in Calais der, Kori Gullison, Brooke Lee- seniors to say goodbye to under- games, ITS won. High scorer Renovated two bedroom man and Josey Lee. These girls classmen and teachers and leave Lila Acheson had 28 points, 3 BR House apartment on Winter Street were all major parts of the team, one of their favorite quotes, as and player of the game was Outside Woodland in small quiet building with LR, and will all be missed. We wish Nipon Sabattus with 18 points. Private Setting DR, bathroom and yard. all of our Seniors the best of luck WE SERVICE On the following Thursday the All appliances. in their future endeavors. 17th, Woodland vs. ITS at In- $600/month Rent is $550 per month + utilities. WHAT WE SELL! dian Township, ITS won in 3 + Security and Last. Must have references, games. High scorer was Phyllis LARGE HOME Lawn Mowers • ATVs Lola with 14 points. Player of Available Nov. 1st first, last and deposit. IN CALAIS Chainsaws & More the game was Nakeisha Nicho- For more information call las. Excellent job girls! 214-7291 214-7310 or 540-588-6803. 4 BDRM, LARGE LOT. CERTIFIED MECHANIC Despite the rain last Friday, FULLY STOCKED PARTS DEPT. Modern • Clean Indian Township Kids, 40 of them to be exact, walked to 1851 MANOR HOUSE 2 BEDROOM $650 + utilities school for National Walk to 188 North St., Calais / 454-2551 Security & References (continued on page 35) 1 BEDROOM TRAILER IN required. 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ness month, the Indian Town- Clayton Sockabasin, female Township ship Health Center held a color Jamie Lewey. Congratulations Cooper (continued from page 34) walk/run last Friday. Partici- to all who participated and Kci was about the benefits of pants were offered the choice woliwon for all your support for Arline Flood drinking plenty of water. School day. School staff met 454-3347 the school buses at a 1 mile of walking 3k, or running 5k. this important cause. There will be a spaghetti There were 91 runners who Thursday October 24 is our supper and a Halloween party mark and students got off the Ralph and I went to the bus and walked the remainder participated, and 52 walkers! Native American Celebration held at the CC-Grange Hall Health Center Director, Nakia day. Students will perform State Grange held in Skow- on Saturday, October 26th of the way. Another Walk-to- hegan Community Center School day was planned on Dana and her staff were thrilled songs and dances for their par- starting at 5:00 p.m. Lots of with the turnout. Here are the ents and community members. from October 16-19. There fun and good food. Some of Tuesday. This is just another was election of officers example of how Indian Town- finishing results: Age group 11 The program begins at 8:45 am the officers of the Cathance and under male, Riley Cilley, and a traditional meal will be with the first woman elected Grange will be on hand to ship is promoting a healthy life- State Master, Victori Huff, style for kids. female, Aaliyah Dana. Age 12 served to parents, elders, and judge costumes. Come and – 17 male, Skylar Cole, Female, community members at 10:45. in the Maine State Grange. join in on the fun! In honor of Domestic Vio- There was a penny march for lence/Sexual Abuse Aware- Sydney Farrar. Age 18-29 male, We ask that you come and sup- “House in the Woods” a pro- Nick Martinez, female, Brianna port your children, and show gram for returning veterans. Brown. Age 30-39 male, Justin them how proud you are of your Lorna Hatch, VAVS director ROUTE SALES - CAREER FAIR Hikel, female, Stephanie Rob- Passamaquoddy heritage. at Togus, gave a very infor- Distributors of (Country Kitchen) inson. Age 40+ male, Vice chief mative talk. Tim Caverly, retired from the Forest Service Have you wanted a career in the and now an author of sev- Bakery Delivery Route Sales Field? eral books, gave a wonderful slide snow and talk about his No special license required. years as a wilderness ranger. Have the opportunity to interview and Learn more about your new care. Thursday night there was a Thursday, October 31, 2013 • 6AM to 1PM touching memorial service by State Chaplain. On Friday Machias Distribution Center, 79 Stackpole Rd., Machias, ME night there was a guest speak- Lepage Bakeries/Flowers Foods St. Croix Regional Family Health Center is currently seeking er, Linda Chase, Ceres, of the National Grange who kept us a full-time nurse or medical assistant to be a member of laughing. There was a con- our health care and quality improvement teams. ferral of the sixth degree on 35 candidates and the beautiful Rose Drill. After this, Please send or Fax resume to: Executive Director apples were passed out and St. Croix Regional Family Health Center then cider and donuts were Sunrise Opportunities has an opening in the Eastport Residen- 136 Mill Street, Princeton, ME 04668 served. We left Cooper on a foggy morning but when we tial Care Facility for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician FAX 796-5528 broke for lunch the day had (MHRT I). turned into a perfect warm day and the moon shown Applicants must be able to work independently with adults with bright on the ride back to the developmental disabilities and must be willing to work flexible motel. On Friday morning hours including overnight shifts. we woke to rain but again at lunch time the sun came out. Applicants must hold a valid drivers license with a good driving record We came home on Saturday and must possess or be able to obtain the following certifications: in perfect fall weather. &HUWLILHG5HVLGHQWLDO0HGLFDWLRQ$LGH On Saturday afternoon we CRMA, MHHS, CPR, First Aid, and Mandt. Sunrise Opportunities will took two cats in carriers to provide this training to the right applicant. 0DLQH9HWHUDQV +RPHV0DFKLDVIDFLOLW\LVVHHNLQJDIXOOWLPHKRXU&HUWLILHG the rabies clinic held at the 5HVLGHQWLDO0HGLFDWLRQ$LGH &50$ IRUWKHSPWRDPVKLIW fire station from 2:00 p.m. Very generous benefit package and competitive wages with an HYHU\RWKHUZHHNHQG 7KHSULPDU\SXUSRVHRIWKH&50$LVWRDVVLVWLQWKH to 4:00 p.m. What a battle. extra stipend for working the overnight shift. DGPLQLVWHULQJRIPHGLFDWLRQVWRUHVLGHQWVDVRUGHUHGE\WKHDWWHQGLQJSK\VLFLDQ Squeaky rode up well but XQGHUWKHGLUHFWLRQRID5HJLVWHUHG1XUVHDQGWRZRUNDVDGLUHFWFDUHVWDII turned into a wild cat at the DVDVVLJQHG7KHDGPLQLVWUDWLRQRIPHGLFDWLRQVVKDOOEHLQDFFRUGDQFHZLWK For more information and to receive an application contact Judy HVWDEOLVKHGSROLFLHVSURFHGXUHVDQGJXLGHOLQHV clinic. Tigger howled and Townsend @ screamed the whole time he Eastport Residential Care Facility 7KHVXFFHVVIXOFDQGLGDWHVPXVWKDYHH[SHULHQFHZLWKGHPHQWLD$FHUWLILFDWLRQ was in the carrier. The clinic IRU&50$SURYLGHGE\DVWDWHDXWKRUL]HGHGXFDWLRQFXUULFXOXPLVUHTXLUHG was well attended by ended PO Box 262, 4 Clark Street, Eastport, ME 04631 $SSOLFDQWVPXVWKDYHDPLQLPXPRID366&1$¶VZLOODOVREHFRQVLGHUHG really slow. There are some (207) 853-2306 really beautiful animals in ,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRKDYHDMREWKDW\RXFDQWUXO\EHSURXGRI0DLQH9HWHUDQV¶ town. Donna Timpee brought Equal Opportunity Employer +RPHVLVWKHSODFHIRU\RX)RULPPHGLDWHFRQVLGHUDWLRQ\RXPD\PDLOHPDLO in one of the biggest cats I DFRYHUOHWWHUDQGUHVXPHWR have ever seen. This Wednesday, October 0$,1(9(7(5$16 +20(0$&+,$6 23, Cathance Grange will hold 5HVLGHQWLDO&DUH'LUHFWRU a regular meeting and would 9HWHUDQV:D\0DFKLDV0( love to have some visitors. 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Refresh- ments are always provided 7KHVXFFHVVIXOFDQGLGDWHVPXVWKDYHD&HUWLILHG1XUVLQJ$VVLVWDQW&HUWLILFDWHDQGEH WHITNEY WREATH OLVWHGDVDQDFWLYH&1$RQWKH6WDWHRI0DLQH5HJLVWU\RI&HUWLILHG1XUVLQJ$VVLVWDQWV has anticipated openings for class "A" drivers in Machias and after the meetings. Presque Isle for the upcoming wreath season. TOPS 256 meets each RUD366&HUWLILFDWLRQUHTXLUHG([SHULHQFHLQORQJWHUPFDUHGHVLUDEOH Tuesday night at the Meth- ,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRKDYHDMREWKDW\RXFDQWUXO\EHSURXGRI0DLQH9HWHUDQV¶+RPHV Must meet minimum qualifications: odist Church with Marcia LVWKHSODFHIRU\RX)RULPPHGLDWHFRQVLGHUDWLRQ\RXPD\PDLOHPDLODFRYHUOHWWHU • Clean Class "A" driver’s license with at least one year experience Flood, the leader, and Jeff DQGUHVXPHWR • Have up to date medical card Townsend, the co-leader. • Have approved documents for crossing US/Canadian Border A new program on exercise 0$,1(9(7(5$16 +20(0$&+,$6 • Pre-employment Drug/Alcohol testing will be required 5HVLGHQWLDO&DUH'LUHFWRU has started with a chance to Duties may include, but not limited to: win a charm. Any exercise 9HWHUDQV:D\0DFKLDV0( of 20 minutes is equal to 1 RU • Driving in Maine and New Brunswick, Canada mile of walking. We are ask- DU\DQ#PDLQHYHWHUDQVKRPHVRUJ • Assisting in loading or unloading of trucks ing members to try for 25-50 (TXDO2SSRUWXQLW\(PSOR\HU Interested people can pick up an application at: miles in 2 months. There is Whitney Wreath a place to keep track in the 0DLQH9HWHUDQV¶+RPHVLVDSXEOLFQRWIRUSURILWRUJDQL]DWLRQ 600 US Rte 1 weight book that each mem- FRPPLWWHGWRSURYLGLQJVNLOOHGQXUVLQJDQGUHKDELOLWDWLRQORQJWHUP Whitneyville, Maine 04654 UHVLGHQWLDODQGGHPHQWLDFDUHWRYHWHUDQVWKHLUVSRXVHVZLGRZV Or by contacting Chris Rice at 207-255-5857. ber has. The best loser was ZLGRZHUVDQGJROGVWDUSDUHQWV Jeff Townsend. The program PAGE 36 CALAIS ADVERTISER, OCTOBER 24, 2013

St. Croix Valley Pageant Teddy Bear Picnic

Mrs. Brackett’s kindergarten class at Calais Elementary School celebrated the letter “t” last week with a teddy bear picnic. (Photo by Amy Jeanroy).

Winners of this year’s Miss St. Croix Valley Pageant were chosen at the pageant last Saturday. Pictured are Little Miss St. Croix Valley Karly Welshman of St. Stephen, Junior Miss Kelsey Brown of Whiting, Teen Miss Lauren Cook of Meddybemps, and Miss St. Croix Valley Crystal Annis of Baileyville. More photos and information can be found on the Facebook page “Eastern Maine Pageant.” (Photo by Jayna Smith). Wheelbarrow of Cheer Winner

Tom MacDonald is the winner of the infamous Wheelbarrow of Cheer raffled off at Calais Downtown Revitalization Coalition’s Celebration Party held Friday night during a Full Hunter’s Moon at St. Croix Country Club. He gets to keep the wheelbarrow donated by Ace Home Center and the contents (valued at $500) donated by CDRC members. (Submitted photo).