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2004 Maine Shepherd and Goat Herders School
Maine Shepherd and Goat Herder's School will be held October 22 and 23 and includes a farm tour and a marketing summit. On Friday, October 22, participants can tour three sheep and goat operations in central Maine: the Stony Knolls Farm in St. Albans, the Baptist Hill Farm in Corinna, and the No. Wahala Farm in Hudson. Each stop will feature a different aspect of raising sheep or goats.

Marketing will take center stage on October 23. The marketing summit is scheduled for 8 am to 5:15 pm at the Pineland Commons in New Gloucester.

Other summit speakers will include market specialist and sheep producer Wendy Reinemann, Extension food science specialist Russell Hazen, Extension livestock specialist Kenneth Andries, and agricultural economist Mark Hews. Participants in the Saturday programs will enjoy a selection of lamb and goat dishes at a special banquet the evening.

For registration material, please call Cooperative Extension at 1-800-287-1471 or see a link to the Maine Shepherd and Goat Herder's School on the web site www.umext.maine.edu.

Hebron Academy Student Ranks in Top 5% among Peers Nationally
Hebron, ME (October 1, 2004) Elizabeth Cole, a Senior at Hebron Academy and a New Gloucester resident, has been named a Commended Student in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program. Elizabeth will receive a Letter of Commendation from Hebron and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts theprogram. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than one million students who took the 2003 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Elizabeth was also selected by residential faculty at Hebron to be a Student Proctor this year. This is a position awarded to students who demonstrate leadership and communication skills and the ability to work well with their peers. They are instrumental in managing the school's Residential Life Program.

Photo caption: Elizabeth Cole, a Senior at Hebron Academy and a resident of New Gloucester, will receive a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Birth Announcement:
Troy & Lorene Foster of New Gloucester are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Elyse Foster, on August 17, 2004 at The Birthplace at Mercy Hospital, in Portland, Maine. Grandparents are Sandra Foster, Standish, ME.; Dave & Jackie Taylor, Standish ME.; Great Grandparent are Duane & Lynette Helle, Redding CA.; John & Ruth Kopec, Redding CA.

Card of Thanks

The Gray Public Library Staff and Trustees would like to extend a grateful Thank You to all the people who donated time, items and books to the Yard and Book Sales. The Yard Sale, held August 28th (the hottest day of the year!), was a success. Being held in the cool basement of the Library, I'm sure helped sales. A special Thank You to Judy Huff, for organizing the yard sale and Bobbie Clark for bringing lemonade to the hot volunteers. Thank You to all the book buyers who attended the Fall Book Sale, Sept 18th.

Despite the rain, it was another success with a steady flow of people throughout the damp day. Unfortunately because of the rain we were unable to offer the free books outside. So look for a future Saturday (before the snow!) when we will place them outside for your enjoyment. Again, Thank You to everyone involved with the sales; volunteers, donors and buyers, without you it would not happen. Funds raised help continue ongoing and future programs and services at the Library.

Little Lady Dribblers Registration:
The Gray-New Gloucester Little Lady Dribblers are looking for young ladies in grades 1-5 for the 2004-2005 season. We are excited to open this season to all 5th graders. LLD is a noncompetitive dribbling performance team full of energy and fun who perform a routine to music at university, college and high school basketball games during half time. Our goals are to instill self-esteem, develop a strong team spirit, and teach the fundamentals of dribbling. No dribbling experience is required.

Registration will be held October 20, 2004 at the Newbegin Community Center from 6-7pm. Registration fee is $85 which includes a new personalized uniform, socks, hair ribbon, kneepads, a basketball and weekly instruction.

Come join this exciting team and meet the Coaches and several current Dribblers who would be happy to answer any questions! For more information please contact Coach Gayl Johnson at 428-3467, Coach Nancy Hanson at 657-2378 or Gray Parks and Rec. at 657-2323.

Fall Clothing Sale, Sat. Oct 16th, 9am-12:30pm at Hollis Elem School Caf., Rt. 35 Hollis, across from the Municipal Center. FMI, to volunteer or donate call 642-3508. New clothes from Walmart. Everything Still 25¢. Fundraiser for BEHS scholarships.

Chicken Pie Supper: Friday, Oct 29th, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Rd., North Yarmouth. Come enjoy: Chicken Pie, Squash, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cole Slaw, Rolls, Apple Crisp w/whipped Cream. Adults-$9, Children Under 12-$4. Children 3 and under-free. Limited pie orders by October 20th. Sponsored by the First Congregational Church of North Yarmouth. If you have questions call Mark Heath 829-5940 or Jean Goff 829-3920.

Alzheimer's Workshop in the Portland area
On Saturday, October 23, 2004 the Maine Alzheimer's Association is holding a free education program, "Alzheimer's Workshop for Families," for family members who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The workshop will be held at Southern Maine Agency on Aging in Scarborough. Advance registration is requested at 1-800-660-2871. The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Topics will include: what to expect as the disease progresses, how to understand the behaviors associated with Alzheimer's disease, how to communicate effectively with someone who has Alzheimer's disease how to take care of you, the caregiver. Coffee and danish will be available at 9 a.m. and the program starts at 9:30. Participants should bring a bag lunch. The workshop is led by Lucie Arbuthnot, Education Specialist at the Maine Alzheimer's Association, and is sponsored by the Maine Alzheimer's Association. For more information, call 1-800-660-2871. Assistance is always free and confidential.

Rabies, PLUS! Clinic at Coastal humane Society October 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets $10 (bring previous certificate if possible). Microchipping $20, ear cleaning and nail trimming $5. Gentle Leader(tm) demonstrations and fittings also offered. PLUS! Ask the Doctor! Dr. Karen Freedman, DVM from Androscoggin Animal Hospital will be available to answer questions you may have about your small animals, from ferrets to rabbits, guinea pigs to rats and beyond! Coastal Humane Society 30 Range Road, Brunswick, 725-5051.

Swing Dance Celebrates Veterans
A USO 40's-style Swing Dance will be held Saturday, October 23, 7 to 11 p.m. at the Plummer-Motz school gym in Falmouth, at the corner of Lunt & Middle roads. Everyone is invited.

Sponsored by American Legion Post 164, the dance will feature the big band sounds of Yarmouth-based Victory Swing Band. The "Andrews Sisters of Post 164" will provide entertainment. If you dress 40's-style, you may win a prize. Military veterans, young and old, will be honored during the festivities, with proceeds benefiting the Maine Guard Family Association. Tickets, $8, will be available at the door. For advance tickets or more information, contact Arthur Frederiksen or Arthur Schade at the Falmouth American Legion Post 164, 781-4709.

Spaghetti Supper tickets are still available
Tickets are still available for the Gray Fire-Rescue spaghetti supper at Gray's Public Safety building on Saturday following the Fire-Rescue open house. The supper will be served from 5 to 7 pm and tickets are available from Fire-Rescue members. A donation of $5 is asked for adults, with children under 12 at $4, and children under 3 for free. The maximum donation for a family of four or more is $15. Tickets are also available from the dispatcher at the Public Safety building. Proceeds from the supper will go toward the training and equipment funds for the Fire-Rescue department. The dinner is first come, first served, so getting tickets ahead of time will mean less waiting in line.

Gray Fire-Rescue Open House on Saturday
Gray Fire-Rescue has an exciting Open House planned for Saturday to end the annual Fire Prevention Week. Running from 10 am to 2 pm at Gray's Central Station, the Public Safety Building at Shaker and Seagull Roads, the Open House will feature displays of firefighting equipment and fire-prevention suggestions.

Children and their parents will get a chance to check out the fire trucks and rescue vehicles (ambulances). Gray's firefighters are planning on giving hands-on demonstrations with a fire hose. Other displays will include the thermal-imaging cameras used at fires, and the tools used to open crushed vehicles at accident scenes.

Gray Fire-Rescue's annual Spaghetti Supper will follow the Open House, and will take place from 5 to 7 pm at the Public Safety Building. A donation of $5 is asked for adults, with children under 12 at $4, and children under 3 for free. The maximum donation for a family of four or more is $15. Tickets are available from any Fire-Rescue member, or from the dispatcher at the Public Safety building.

The Original Haunted Hayrides Moves To Bigger Forest In Scarborough
The original Haunted Hayrides, Maine's largest and most visited Halloween event, has moved from Gorham to Scarborough, Maine, right next to Scarborough Downs. The original Haunted Hayrides, will open the 2004 season on Saturday, October 2. The 2004 season dates will be: 10/2, 14-17, 21-24, 27-31(Halloween Night of course!) 8-10pm.

Ticket prices at the new location are $12 for adults and $8 for children 6-12 years. Discount tickets are available for groups of 24 or more. The new telephone number for reservations (which are recommended) is 885-5935.

From the Gray Historical Society:

The Gray Historical Society will open Saturdays, starting October 16, to repace summer's Thursday evening hours.

New Schedule:
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 3p.m.
Saturday afternoons, 1 -3:30
and by appointment

The office and research room open and active through the year except for December, but the museum will close by the end of October for the winter months. For more information, appointments, or group tours, call 657-2235 during open hours or, other times, 657-4297 or 657-3507.