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GBA Spring Business Break
May is here and the Gray Business Association is glad to present the second 2004 Business Break to be held at Spring Meadows Golf and Country Club in Gray on Thursday, May 20th. There will be a social hour (with cash bar and hors d'oeuvres) from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, followed by a very informative presentation by Rick Dieffenbach from Allure Creative regarding your business website.

Allure Creative's presentations are "aimed at helping business people make better decisions about their internet presence without having to understand jargon and technology (bits and bytes)."

Community Tax Forum to be Held at Stimson Hall in Gray
Gray Democrats, Green Independents, and Republicans, in a joint effort, will host a Community Tax Forum on Sunday, May 16 at Stimson Hall in Gray at 1:00 PM.

This is the second in a series of forums, and will focus on the property tax issue.

Featured speakers are Jack Wibby of Tax Cap Now, the political arm of Tax Cap Yes, who will give a presentation in support of the MTAN 1% Property tax cap question that will appear on the November ballot, and Jeff Nevins of the Maine Municipal Association who will speak in support of MMA's tax reform question that will appear on the upcoming June 8 ballot.

A panel discussion will follow the presentations. Guest panelists will include Rep. Sue Austin (R) Gray, Rep. John Eder, (G) Portland, former Rep. Cliff Foster (R) Gray, Rep. Joe Brannigan (D) Portland, and Rep Lois Snowe-Mello (R) Poland, as well as local officials yet to be announced.

All citizens are welcome to attend this free event to hear details and discussion of these two proposals and offer questions and comments.
For more information, contact Gary Foster at 657-4754 or gfoster@securespeed.net.

GNGFC Fundraisers
Parking: Members of the GNG French Club will be happy to help you find a parking spot this Friday and Saturday (May 14 & 15) at the Fiddlehead Art and Cultural Festival at the Pineland Campus. Donations for assisting you in finding a parking spot will be gladly accepted.

Yard Sale: Mark your calendar for May 21 & May 22 (Sat. & Sun) . This will be another fund raiser for the GNG French Club's trip to France in April of 2005. Stop by 3 Wayne Ave for a great yard sale and help support the GNG French Club.

Citizen Corps Raffle
The Gray Region Citizen Corps will be holding a raffle at their display table during the Gray Fire-Rescue EMS Week Open House, on Sunday May 16th. The local group of volunteers is raising funds to purchase equipment in advance for those who choose to help their neighbors during a large disaster such as the Ice Storm of 1998. Equipment to be purchased would include hard hats, reflective vests, supplies for a volunteer center, and educational materials. Prizes will include personal survival kit. The Gray Region Citizen Corps holds an educational seminar monthly. The topic for June will be Bicycle Safety.

Beans & ham: Saturday, May 22, 2004, beans, ham, coleslaw, potato salad, Italian bread, pies, and beverages. Highland Lake Congregational Church, 1303 Bridgton Road, from 4:45 to 6:00 pm. Adults $6, children under 12, $2.

Blanchard Cemetery meeting: The annual meeting of the Blanchard Cemetery Corporation will be held at the Blanchard Cemetery office on Thursday, May 27, 2004, at 7 pm. There will be an election of officers and vote on Bylaws changes. All members and lot owners are encouraged to attend and participate.

Found cat: Gray longhair mix, found on 4/17, Skilling Road in West Gray. Very loving and friendly. 428-3814. Call ASAP.

New Gloucester EMS open house: New Gloucester Fire-Rescue EMS will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 22, from 9 am to 12 noon. Free blood pressures, Informational packets, Tour of fire/rescue vehicles, United Ambulance representatives, Displays of life-saving equipment, CPR information & demonstrations Refreshment table. Please join us and meet the personnel who are your fire & rescue department. "There when you need us".

Benefit dance: The 5th Annual Scholarship Benefit Dance will be held at Spring Meadows Country Club in Gray on May 21, 2004, from 7 pm to midnight. Music, dancing, cash bar. Admission for adults over 21 only. Singles $15, couples, $25. The Benefit is being held in the memory of James Bonney, Shannon Davison, Danylle Doyle, and Byron Gouzie.

Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society
21st Annual Gem and Mineral Show

May 22-23 Portland, Maine 21st annual Gem and Mineral Show featuring dealers presenting jewelry, gems and minerals, children's attractions, demonstrations, silent auction, displays, door prizes and more; presented by the Maine Mineralogical & Geological Society at the Finley Gym, University of New England, 716 Stevens Ave. Saturday & Sunday 10 to 5; adults $4, seniors and teens under 18 $3, children 12 and under FREE; contact Wes Baker at wesbton@adelphia.net or (207) 784-1738. MM&GS is a non-profit corporation organized in 1927 and incorporated in 1940.
Gray Water District Board of Trustees meeting Monday, May 24, 7PM at District office

Accolades
Marianne Scott receives honor from Gordon College

WENHAM--Marianne Scott, the daughter of Norman and Marlene Scott of Fairview Ave., Gray, was recently named a 2004 Barrington Scholar from Gordon College for her excellence and emerging potential as a scholar as well as her demonstrated influence within and beyond the classroom.
Scott, a sophomore at Gordon College, was a home schooled student and completed her course of study in 2001. She is recognized for her contributions and achievements in the political studies and international affairs major.

Gordon College is a nationally-ranked four-year, nondenominational Christian liberal arts college on Boston's North Shore. The college offers 36 majors in the liberal arts and sciences. Over the years Gordon has won national recognition for its general excellence, the high caliber of its faculty and its role in character building.

Elizabeth Cole inducted into honor society
In a celebration of academic achievement, Elizabeth M. Cole was inducted into Hebron Academy's chapter of the Cum Laude Society on Friday, April 30, 2004. Sixteen students were honored at the ceremony, which included the induction of twelve new members and an address by guest speaker Margaret T. McFadden, assistant professor of American Studies at Colby College. Modeled after Phi Beta Kappa, the Cum Laude Society was founded in 1906 to recognize academic achievement in secondary schools. Cum Laude now consists of nearly 350 chapters, primarily in independent schools in the United States. Membership in the Cum Laude Society is Hebron Academy's highest academic honor. Elizabeth is the daughter of Joanne and John Cole of New Gloucester.

Jim Contardo Promoted To Network Data Support Manager Of Pine Tree Networks

Bar Mills, Maine - Pine Tree Networks announced that it has promoted Jim Contardo to Network Data Support Manager from his former position as a network technician for their Integrated Telecomm Business Division based on Oak Street in Portland. Contardo came to Pine Tree Networks with over 25 years of data and telecommunications industry experience. Previously, he worked with PSINet and NorthPoint Communications as a senior-level field engineer.

Brian Fejedelem Named Director Of Network Operations And Data Networking Of Pine Tree Networks

Bar Mills, Maine - Pine Tree Networks announced that it has hired Brian Fejedelem as Director of Network Operations and Data Networking. In this capacity, Fejedelem will direct both Data Networking department and CLEC operations managers. His responsibilities include making strategic equipment and workforce decisions that support business and residential customers throughout the Greater Portland, Lewiston/Auburn, Gray, New Gloucester, Buxton, Hollis, and Waterboro areas. Fejedelem brought nearly 10 years of telecommunications experience to Pine Tree Networks. He was a former Operations Manager in Maine and New Hampshire for Conversent Communications, and Switch Manager for Worldcom in Portland.

Card of Thanks
Yum!

Thank you from the staff of Gray-New Gloucester High School for all the delicious baked goods brought to the HS during Teacher Appreciation week.