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Hometown News
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Benjamin Dailey has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force. He is the son of Linda Dailey of N. Raymond Road, Raymond, Maine.

Dailey graduated in 1996 from Gray New Gloucester High School, Gray, Maine, and earned a bachelor's degree in the year 2000 from the University of Maine, Orono.

Birth Announcement:

Steven & Jaime Brown are excited to announce the birth of their son Riley Ian Brown on 12-24-04 at The Birthplace at Mercy Hospital. Other proud relatives include Grandparents Barbara & Dennis Steinert of Gray, MA., and Chip & Karey Brown of Acton, MA. Great Grandparents are Alice Schwan of Rochester, NY. and Maria Wolf of Indian Hammock, FL. Congratulations to all the friends and family of Riley.

Card of Thanks

The family of Frances Lowe wish to thank the many friends, neighbors and townspeople of the area for their support during our recent loss. The many cards, calls, food dishes, flowers and donations were deeply appreciated.

Edward Lowe, Peter Lowe, Deborah and Dean Emery, Eric, Mike and Sherri Emery

Pack 86 Third Annual Spaghetti Supper!
The Cub Scouts of Pack 86 will be holding their third annual spaghetti supper on Saturday, January 29th, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Gray. The Scouts will be serving spaghetti and meatballs, bread, salad, beverages, and delicious desserts. The cost is $5 for adults, and $3 for children under 12, with a $15 maximum for the whole family. Take a night off from cooking and support the Scouts! If you have any questions, please call Jim Moreau at 657-5581. We hope to see you there!

Gray Community Television in cooperation with the GNG High School Patriots' TV presents "News from MSAD 15," a monthly news program produced and edited by the Video Technology students at GNG High. The program will visit with administrators and other employees of MSAD as they address current issues in the District. MSAD 15 News is shown on Public Access Channel 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon; and Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.

Chicken Pie Sale
Sabbathday Lake Grange in New Gloucester will have Chicken Pies for sale on Saturday, January 22nd. To order, call Pam Dyer at 657-4612. Pickup between 9:00am and noon on the 22nd at the Grange Hall on Old Rte 26. Price is $7.00 each or 2 for $12.

Little Lady Dribblers 2005 Performance Schedule
Jan. 15 UMO Women's @ Cumberland County Civic Center 2:00 vs. Albany
Jan. 19 St. Joseph Women's @ St. Joseph College 5:30 vs. Mitchell
Jan. 23 CMCC Men's @ CMCC 3:00 vs. VTC
Jan. 28 Bowdoin Men's @ Bowdoin College 6:00 vs. Amherst
Feb. 4 GNG boys @ GNG High School 6:00 vs. St. Doms
Feb.13 Boston Celtics @ Fleet Center 6:00 vs. Sacramento Kings
Feb. 19 B. C. Women's @ Boston College 1:00 vs. Seton Hall
Feb. 27 UMO Men's @ UMO 1:00 vs. Vermont

2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby: GNG Patriot Football is holding its 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby on February 5th, 2005 on Middle and Upper Range Ponds in Poland. Fishing starts 1/2 hour before sunrise and ends at 4 pm. The weigh-in station is located at the Flying Lobster Restaurant on Route 26 at the end of Middle Range Pond. 1st prize is an LL Bean 3-person Ice Shelter, 2nd prize is $150, and 3rd prize is $100. For children 12 and under, 1st prize is $50.

There will door prizes drawn throughout the day. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under, with a family maximum of $15. Tickets are available at Dag's Bait Shop in Auburn, Mooney's Bait Shop in New Gloucester, and Allen's Country Store in Cumberland. On the day of the derby, tickets will be available at the Flying Lobster on Middle Range Pond and at the boat ramp on Upper Range Pond. For more information, please contact Barney Stilphen at 657-5400. Proceeds will benefit the Gray-New Gloucester High School and Middle School football programs.

The Galiettas In Concert
January 30, 2005 - 6 p.m. New Gloucester Bible Church
The Galietta Family ministers enlightenment, encouragement, enthusiasm and hope through stylish and passionate music with a message. With over 400 concerts "under their belt", they have ministered for groups of all sizes and ages, and have had six releases of original material, their latest CD entitled "Fresh From the Desert". www.galietta.com

Please join the New Gloucester Bible Church as they welcome the Galietta Family in Concert on Sunday, January 30, 6:00 P.M. Their CDs will be available for purchase. A "love offering" will be taken.

"Finding the Ecstatic You" is a Shamanic Retreat being held at the Sacred Oaks Cultural and Spiritual Center in Wells, Maine, on Saturday and Sunday, January 29th and 30th. The hours are from 8:30 to 10:00 on Saturday and 8:30 to 1:00 on Sunday. The facilitators are Peggy Woodcock of Gray and Eola Ball of Newcastle.

"Finding the Ecstatic You" is for men, women and teens who feel they want more in their lives or want to walk on this earth in a different way. In this retreat we will go on guided drum journeys to receive spirit guides, to let go of old attitudes, and to heal ourselves and the earth. We will discover our dreams and how to manifest them in this life. In ceremony we will work with the energies of the earth and the four elements of earth, water, fire and air to bring in the ecstatic joy of being alive and being at one with all things.

Please register by January 15th by sending a check made payable to either Eola or Peggy. For more information for "Finding the Ecstatic You", contact: Peggy Woodcock, Reiki Partners, 605 US Rt. 1, Suite 8, Scarborough, Maine 04074, e-mail reikipartners@yahoo.com 207-318-2184