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Card of Thanks

The Upper Village Christmas Tree Lighting was in question if it was going to happen as scheduled, but Scott Bartlett and Scott Harlow from Pine Tree Networks came through. Sunday morning the day of the lighting, they spent three hours putting the lights back on the tree. Not only did they have to put the lights on but they had to re-wore the star. The tree Sunday night at the ceremony shined brightly. It was beautiful! Thank you Pine Tree Networks.
Also thanks goes to Scott Hodgman, who came to the rescue, or actually Scott Harlow's rescue, and pulled his truck out of the mud because of the soft ground. Thanks also goes to Kevin Doyle Director of Public Works, for all his help, and Clothier's Market for hot chocolate and cookies they generously provide. Thank you Travis DeGraff and Robin Ray for leading the Christmas Carols, and all the families for their support.

If you are driving up and down Rt. 100 in New Gloucester, you can't miss this tree that truly shines with the spirit of Christmas.

Thanks from Boosters

The GNG Fine Arts Boosters would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for donating time and refreshments. With all your help the sale was very successful. Thank you to Gray Dunkin Donuts, Perry at Gray Marketplace, Maizill family, especially for all your time and the efforts on the grant writing and the sales table, Cynthia Ufkin, Mr. And Mrs. Bastian, Vanessa and Gordon Hebert, Kathryn Ferrante, Sheila Giancola, and Lanie Duffus.

Students complete successful food drive

Amanda Giblen, Middle School teacher, reports that the food drive was successful! Here are the stats on the GNGMS 6th grade food drive:

Total number of food items collected: 1,453
Duration of the drive: Nov. 7th-21st
Donated to: Gray and New Gloucester Food Banks on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd.

Class totals:

Mrs. Fecteau's class (led by longterm sub, Mr. Parvanta) - 452 items
Mrs. Archibald's class - 293 items
Mr. Harnden's class - 186 items
Ms. Giblin's class -158
Mrs. Brown's class -145
Mrs. Buck's class - 117
Mr. Curran's class - 102

All classes met the goal of 100 items per homeroom!
We wish to thank all of the parents and students who made this drive
successful!

Births

Born on November 20, 2005 to Heloise Ridley and Rodney Ridley, Sr. of Scarborough, a boy named Marcus Robert Ridley. Grandparents are Dorothy Sullivan of Scarborough. Welcome!

Born on October 13, 2005 to Amy Bouchard and Kevin Bouchard of Westbrook, a boy named Abram Patrick Bouchard. Grandparents are Violet and Normand Raymond of Winthrop, and Elder Bouchard of Fort Kent. Welcome!

Born on October 18, 2005 to Sarah Gillespie and Donald Gillies of Portland, a boy named Christopher Allan Gillies. Grandparents are Tanya Gillespie and Harold Turner of Portland, and Mary and Christopher Gilles of Portland. Father's side Great-grandparents are Wilbur Vachon, Donald Gillies, and Donald Gillies and Louise Gillies all of Portland, and Mother's side Great-Grandparents are Grace Gillespie, Howard Gillespie, Anne Pratson, and Harold Turner of Portland. Welcome!

Born on October 28, 2005 to Laurie Varney and Todd Goodheart of Auburn, a girl named Chloe Marie Goodheart. Grandparents Tom and Barbara Goodheart of Hollis and Gray, and Connie Flanagan of Las Vegas and Tom Varney of Gorham. Great Grandparents are Anne and Joe Goodheart of Buxton and Pauline Grenier of Scarborough. Welcome!

Extension meeting

The Gray Extension will meet on December 7 at the Congregational Church Parish House on Brown St. at 10 a.m. There will be a Christmas gift exchange followed by a pot luck luncheon at noon. Rembember to bring items for the white elephant table. New members and guests are always welcome. FMI call 657-3636.

Book Group members sought

The New Gloucester Public Library has 2 openings in our evening book group. This group is made up of 8 people and we meet the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm. We have refreshments and a nice time. This is open to anyone, regardless of residence. FMI please call the library at 926-4840 or email at vechaya@maine.rr.com.

Happy Hands Play Group

The group is open to the public and meets each Wednesday in the New Begin Center basement from 9:30 to 11 a.m.. The cost is 50 cents per child and covers the cost of a snack. Parents or caregivers are to remain with their children over the duration of the session. For more information, call Mike or Heather Maines at 657-4425. All are welcome!

Wanted Women Ages 40-64

Mammograms and pap tests through the Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program at No Cost to you. Special Screening Day, October 29th For more information, call 874-8942 or 1-800 350-5180.

New Location for FA (Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous)

Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Roosevelt Trail (Rt. 302) Windham, Maine.
Does food control your life? There is help and hope. Food addicts in Recovery Anonymous(FA), is a twelve step program. No dues, fees, or weigh ins. For more information please call the Maine FA hotline at(207) 775-2132 or go to www.foodaddicts.org