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FREE VSVWeeklyOLUME 4 ~ EDITION 13 THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 Construction plans delayed for farm store Pittsfield Airport grant BY SHEI la GR A NT DEXTER – Construction to will pay for fencing and convert the former Fossa building into a downtown farmer’s market stormwater study -BY MIKE LA N G E and general store are on hold because no contractors submitted PITTSFIELD – Maine’s Congres- Aviation Administration (FAA). bids on the project by the June 22 sional delegation announced last While the Pittsfield Municipal deadline. Nine contractors had week that eight municipal airports Airport award seems relatively shown interesting in the project, would share a combined $2,023,572 small at $24,990, Town Manager attending a walk-through in May in grant funding from the Federal Kathryn L. Ruth said that the grant or contacting the town for details. See Airport on Page 2 “It’s a very complex build in that it’s literally part of the next building,” said Judy Craig of the Pull up at Cattleman’s Dexter Regional Development BY LA RRY GR A RD Corporation, which is undertaking the project together with the town. “It’s a difficult project. It’s a very old building. It will mean a delay in the opening, unfortunately. It’s very disappointing. I’m answering to the farmers – we’ve Steve Craig and Norma Batchelder salvage tin walls from the former Fossa lost one whole season now. I hope building for reuse in the town’s new farm store during a volunteer work it doesn’t go into next season.” day. Contributed photo. Craig noted that most contractors In remembrance and honor of did agree that it would cost more to Staff Sergeant Eric Shaw. West Athens Parade See Construction on Page 2 BY GR A CE LOMME L Eggcitement builds with - By Jan Laux Jon Irwin, left, Chris Hertler, buddies since high school, are taking the bull two weeks to go by the horn at Cattlemen’s Authentic Western BBQ in Waterville. With less than two weeks to go, be given to highlight the renova- final preparations are ongoing for tion efforts that are planned. There WATERVILLE – Since their University of New Hampshire. Ir- this year’s Central Maine Egg Fes- will be a raffle with a variety of high school days in Winslow, Chris win, two years younger, has been tival and Kiwanis Karnival in Pitts- prizes offered including a book Hertler and Jon Irwin have shared more than busy, taking several field. basket, a Tastefully Simple basket this dream. Running a business to- career paths. Both young fathers, On Wednesday evening there will and a home made quilt by Mickey gether. they remained close, but the dream be Concert in the Park at Hathorn Young. Following graduation in 2003, proved elusive – until this past Park. Bring your chair and enjoy the The event of the day, as always, Hertler went off to college at the spring, that is. tunes and tones of Wayne Basford is the kiddie parade. The Kiwanis and Bak-Trak with music Kiddie Parade kicks off at See BBQ on Page 2 from the 50’s through the 6:30 PM. Each year, this 90’s. The concert begins has served as the start of the at 6:30 PM. Kiwanis Karnival. The pa- Check out the chick! Thursday, June 22 will rade lines up on Main Street By Jan Laux be full day of activities and proceeds to Manson for people of all ages. Park and on to the Karnival The Central Maine Egg Festival money in the voting box under each The day begins with grounds. And don’t forget is pleased to again sponsor the “Lit- picture. window painting. Spon- your costume! (Reminder, WEST ATHENS - While George able mention for the “Respect West tle Chick Contest”. This year the Persons wishing to submit a pic- sored by the MCI Key Thursday and Friday nights Bush, Tiger Woods and even Mi- Athens” marchers who promoted contest will be held from July 8th ture must include the child’s name, Club, registration takes place at the are Bracelet Nights with rides avail- chael Jackson were roasted at the no underage drinking or hard drugs through 22nd until 4:00 p.m. This age, parent name and phone number library with judging scheduled for able for one low price) annual West Athens Independence and respecting landowners’ prop- is a week longer than in previous on the back of the picture. You may 3:15 PM. For more information you The SV Weekly has enjoyed the Day Parade, Tony Hayward of BP erty. years to give more people an oppor- post a picture in only one location. can contact Jason Judd at MCI at opportunity to be the official news- was the blackened, oily star of the But the times, well, they are a tunity to vote. The contest is open The winner will receive a sash and 487-4453. paper of the Central Maine Egg satiric “In Spite of Life” play. changing. The annual one finger to ages newborn to 5 years. a $50 savings bond. Runner up will The Pittsfield Theater will be Festival and Kiwanis Karnival and Fears that this might be the last salute was directed at corporate There will also be two voting sta- receive a sash. Both will ride in the holding an open house fro 3:00 we look forward to seeing you parade proved unfounded as the slime, not the government. And af- tions available, one at each of the Big Famous Parade on Saturday. p.m. - 7:00 p.m. In the midst of a throughout the week. Be safe and crowd was controlled, water bal- ter 30+ years as MC, Richard Rob- Bud’s Shop-N-Save stores in New- The winners will be notified on the fund raising campaign, tours will have a great time. loons minimal and ‘burning rubber’ erts sat while Zeke Russell took up port and Pittsfield. Small pictures eventing of July 23d. absent. In respect to the parade tra- the microphone. “It’s time to let are posted and parents, grandpar- So, chick it out! dition, the crowd voted an honor- the younger generation take over,” ents, friends and relatives cast their Proudly sponsored by Bud’s See Parade on Page 2 vote for their favorite by depositing Shop-N-Save. Street Dance The Official Newspaper of the Art Contest Egglympics 2010 Central Maine Egg Festival Parade July 20-24 and Kiwanis Karnival July 20-24 London Broil Boneless/Skinless Steak Extra Lean Chicken Breast $2.59 lb. Cube Steak $1.99 lb. 10 lbs. or more $2.89 lb. 10 lbs. or more 10 lbs. or more Whole Boneless Fresh Ground Beef Pork Loin $2.19 lb. Assorted $1.99 lb. 10 lbs. or more Pork Chops 8-10 lb. avg. Meat Dept. Open 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. $1.79lb. 10 lbs. or 80 MOOSEHEAD TRAIL • NEWPORT • 368-2230 more 2 Hometown Newspapers Thursday, July 8, 2010 COMMUNITY NEWS From Construction on Page 1 From Airport on Page 1 tear the building down than to work have a 12’ by 77’ deck. said. In addition to local folks, work will go a long way toward planning where needed and determining pri- with the existing structure. The goal “It’s going to be the crown jewel,” has been done by two crews from the future of the facility. orities based on available funds,” isOffice: to create 207-474-2336 a market for locally- Craig said. “We’re going to have Charleston Correctional Center, “The town has submitted a re- Ruth said. producedFax: 207-474-6642 food items and other “Meet the Farmer,” and mini- and by volunteers from the Aspire quest for an expansion of the air- Improved fencing will help the products. Farmers from several concerts and sales out there. This is program. Local businesses are port apron to allow for more hangar airport deal with an ongoing prob- Singlewides towns within a 25-mile radius not going to be just the storefront. stepping up, too. The old tin walls space and storage plans due to more lem with grazing deer near the run- Doublewides are expressing interest. The store We want it to be a destination and are being refurbished by Dexter requests,” said Ruth. “So a storm- ways as well as improving security Modulars will carry meats, eggs, ice cream, a meeting spot like it used to be Sandblasting for reuse on the new water study is very important.” at the site. Park Space cheese, dried beans, apples, fresh in the old Fossa days. We want store walls. The deck is being built The local airport was also award- Historically, the airport was Land/Home Packages vegetables, bakery items and other people to be comfortable browsing with lumber gotten at a deep discount ed a $1.04 million grant from the built in the 1930s with one gravel Featuring: local food items.