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Card of Thanks

Dear Community Members,

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the passage of the 2004-2005 school budget. Your commitment to the education of our children in these difficult times is a source of optimism for the future of MSAD #15. As I participated in the 2004 graduation on June 11, I thought about your support of our fine young adults. You have carried a portion of their future on your shoulders for the past twelve years. MSAD #15 understands the sacrifices that you make in providing the resources for education. We promise to use those resources wisely. We won't let you down!

Vicky Burns
MSAD 15 Superintendent

Card of Thanks:

The Patriots Grandstand club would like to thank the following people and businesses for recent work done to improve the playing fields at the middle and high schools. Thanks to S&J Trucking, B&R Excavation and Rick Marston Trucking for use of equipment to haul and spread loam. Thanks to Gendron & Gendron and RJ Grondin & Sons for the donation of loam. Thanks to the people who volunteered their time and effort to spreading the loam, Mike Ouellette, Barney Stilphen, Anne, Will and Nate Rowe, Lenny Shewood and Josh Dumaine.

Bob Leighton Memorial Gazebo Project Needs Your Help

New Gloucester--A group of local citizens is working on a project to build a gazebo behind the Library in New Gloucester's Lower Village in dedication of former Selectmen and community member Bob Leighton's service to the people of New Gloucester. The gazebo would be for concerts, story time, informal gatherings, lectures, and general overall fun.

The Gazebo Committee has made progress in determining a design, notifying residents, and raising funds. A goal of $30,000 has been established, and so far $5,500 has been donated from many generous citizens and organizations.

In addition to cash donations, the project will also gratefully accept donations of materials and services. Anyone wanting more information about the project and/or to make donations of goods and/or services should contact Jim Fitch at 926-4936.

The Town of New Gloucester is accounting for monetary donations, so checks may be made payable to the Town of New Gloucester Gazebo Fund and will be accepted at the New Gloucester Town Office, P.O. Box 82, 385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, Maine, 04260. Thanks to all who have, or plan to contribute to this worthy project.

Accolades:

Gray Business Association Awards Area Students

Gray--At the May 27 Gray/New Gloucester High School Senior Awards Ceremony, Dawn Ross and Thomas Hamann were awarded $500 second semester scholarships with Dawn receiving an additional $250 for her superior attendance, awards sponsored by the Gray Business Association.

The GBA applauds Ms. Ross and Mr. Hamann as well as all the other individuals of the class of 2004 and thank them for their hard work and accomplishments. The sees this as GBA a particularly rewarding year due to the caliber of individuals who applied for the 2 scholarship awards.

Grand Renovation Celebration at The Memorybook Workshop
Gray--Join in the fun and festivites this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Memorybook Workshop is celebrating it's expanion and renovation and invites you to browse around our scrapbook store and check out our new class room/cropping area. We've expanded into the former location of Jess 'N Nic's.

Door prizes, ribbon cutting ceremony, a celebration cake, in-store specials including 30% off QuicKutz: you won't want to miss out! Also a free crop this, Saturday June 19th. Reserve your spot now! Call The Memorybook Workshop for more information at 657-4566. We're located at 71B Portland Road in Gray.

Pancake breakfast: Fourth of July blueberry pancake and sausage breakfast at St. Jude's Church, at the corner of Main and School Streets in Freeport. Served from 7 am to 11 a.m., a small order is $3.50 and a large order is $4.50. FMI call 846-5584.

Strawberry Festival: Sunday, June 27, from 1-4 p.m., at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church Fellowship Hall. Come and experience strawberry shortcake with homemade biscuits, strawberries for dipping, fresh strawberries in quarts, jams and jellies, strawberry-rhubarb punch, fresh homemade strawberry pies, and strawberry sundaes. FMI call 829-3644.

Gray Region Citizen Corps safety seminars:
Sat, June 26 2004: Bicycle Safety
Sat, July 24 2004: Cooking Without Electricity
Wed., August 11 2004: Home Fire Extinguisher Training and Practice
Fri., Sept 10 2004: ATV Safety
Fri., Oct 8 2004: Gun/Hunting Safety (classroom only)
November 2004: Snowmobile Safety
December 2004: Shelter Operations

Most are held at Gray's Stimson Hall, 4 Shaker Rd., Gray. More information about the Citizen Corps program may be found at www.citizencorps.gov. Messages may be left with Gray Public Safety at 657-3931.

Yard Sale Items Sought
The Coastal Humane Society seeks quality items for a yard sale to benefit the more than two thousand animals that come under its care each year. The sale will be held on the grounds at Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, from 9AM until 3 PM on Saturday, July 24, 2004. Please contact the Society at 725-5051 to arrange delivery of items.

Boatbuilding for at-risk youth: The Compass Project, a Portland based non-profit boatbuilding program for at-risk youth, is holding a two day Family Boatbuilding event on July 19, 2004 - July 20 in Monument Square. Proceeds to benefit the Compass Project. FMI or to register to particpate, contact Pat Ryan at 828-5289 or go to www.compassproject.org

Sponsored by Wooden Boat Magazine and the Alexandria Seaport Foundation, the event kicks off on July 19, 2004 in Monument Square and concludes on July 20 with the launching of the boats built during the two days at the East End Beach.

GNG Football Yard Sale
The Patriots Grandstand club is holding a yard sale at the GNG high school on Saturday, June 19th from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Anyone wishing to donate items for sale can drop them off at the school starting 8:00 am the day of the sale. Items already donated, include children's clothes, toys and perennial plants.

All you can eat smorgasbord and chicken pie sale. Sabbathday Lake Grange will serve its monthly smorgasbord supper on Saturday, June 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Grange Hall on route 26 in New Gloucester. Enjoy beans, casseroles, breads, salads, homemade desserts, hot and cold drinks and more. Adults $6, children under 12 $3. Also, there will be chicken pies for sale at $7 each or 2/$12. To reserve yours, call 998-2586 or pick one up at the hall between 4:00 and 7:00 pm while supplies last.

July Craft Workshops at Shaker Village: For a complete listing of workshops and demos contact the Shaker Museum at 926-4597. United Society of Shakers, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester.

July 10, Penny Rug Mug Workshop: Shakers made penny rugs, a cousin to hooked rugs. Come make a smaller version of the penny rug. Materials provided. $30. Pre-registration is required.

July 17, Growing Lavender: How-tos of growing lavender in New England as the Shakers have been doing for 200 years - craft and culinary uses too. Take home starter plants. $40. Pre-registration is required.

July 17, Knife Sharpening Box: New woodworking workshop will have participants make a 19th century box originally used for knife sharpening but now with many expanded uses. Also apply a milk paint finish. Materials provided. $40. Pre-registration is required.

July 24, Drawer Construction: Dovetailed drawer construction will be demonstrated with participants making half blind and through dovetails. Chris Becksvoort, noted local woodworker, is the instructor. Tools needed. $25. Pre-registration is required.

July 31, Heirloom Herbal Wreath and Ornaments: Make a half dozen 18th century style ornaments using herbs from the Shaker gardens. Materials provided. $30. Pre-registration is required.