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Wedding
Announcement
Diverio-Marqis-
Anne Marie Diverio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
James Diverio of Maywood, NJ, became the bride of
Raymond Albert Marquis, son of Annonciade Marquis,
Colebrook, NH and the late Albert Marquis. The double
ring ceremony took place November 20, 2004 at Saint
Joseph Church in Portland, ME with Reverend Robert
Kennedy officiating. A reception followed at the Dunegrass
in Old Orchard Beach.
Given by her father, the bride had Susan Diverio as
maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Jacquellyn
and Abigail Diverio, nieces of the bride, John Marquis
served as best man. Ushers were Richard Lovely and
Bruce Owen, friend and brother-in-law. Bryan Williams
was the ring bearer. The bride is a graduate of Montclair
State University and received a master's degree from
the University of Southern Maine. She is employed
by Biddeford Adult Education as a Career Counselor/Trainer.
Mr. Marquis is a self employed contractor in Portland.
Following a wedding trip to the Mayan Riviera in Mexico,
the newlyweds will reside in Gray, Maine.
Gardening/Woodworking/Chair
Caning Workshops
At Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village in June
Herb
Garden Design Workshop-June 11th - Garden layouts,
herb lore and growing. Free plants. $40.00. Pre-registration
required. Instructor: Betsy Ann Golon, Shaker Village
gardener.
Woodworking: Finishes - June 11th -Ten wood coatings
will be covered including period finishes, knots and
blemishes, stripping, etc. $30.00. Pre-registration
required. Instructor: Chris Becksvoort, woodworker
and author of "The Shaker Legacy."
Growing Lavender in New England - June 18th-How to
plant lavender, varieties, harvesting and uses. Free
plants. $40.00 Pre-registration required. Instructor:
Betsey Ann Golon.
Chair Caning-June 25th - Learn the 7 step method of
chair caning. Supplies provided. $30.00 Pre-registration
required. Instructor: Fran Faulkner, master craftsman
and longtime Shaker Village teacher. June 18th -
Nature walks- Guided tours of the Shaker fields, woods,
Loon's Point and Aurelia's Cascade. Fees. Reservations
required. Crafts Demonstrations: June 18th R &
R Spinning and Blacksmithing.
For pre-registration or for more information: (207)
926-4597
AARP
Driver Safety Program-
Walker Memorial Library will sponsor AARP Driver Safety
Course, June 13 & 14 for drivers 50 Years of age
and older will be presented at the Walker Memorial
Library, 800 Main St., Westbrook, ME. on Monday, June
13, and Tuesday, June 14, 2005. Classes will be held
from 1 p.m. on each of the two dates. Participants
must attend both sessions to complete the course.
The registration fee is $10.00 per person and advance
registration is required. To register, please phone
John Hammon, AARP volunteer instructor, at (207) 655-4943
Golf
Tournament-Poland Spring Academy
This fundraiser is to support the ongoing effort to
improve and expand the facilities at our current location
on Hope Springs Road, Poland, Maine, as well as update
our curriculum and day to day activities. Please join
us in PSA's efforts to build a dream for future generations.
Tournament Info: -June 11, 2005 (rain date June18),
at the Summit Gold Course. Best Team, Last Place Team,
Longest Drive, Best Ball, Closet to the Pine. $50.00
per player, $ 200.00 for team of 4 (includes Collared
Golf Shirt & BBQ). Sponsorships available: To
sponsor, fill out this form and send it with your
check in any amount to: Poland Spring Academy, P.O.
Box 217, Poland, ME 04274-Attn.: Tina Levasseur, Vice
President
Birth
notes
Gray
welcomes its newest citizen: Nathan Jeremy Driscoll
born 05/07/05. Parents: Christopher and Jennifer Driscoll
of Gray. Grandparents are Dennis & Sandra Driscoll
of Sanford, Constance Johnson of Scarborough, and
Gerald Johnson, Jr. of Fruitport, MI.
Nicholas Y. Shevchenko born 05/12/05 to Schelene and
Zheny Shevchenko of Gray. Grandparents are Claire
& Stephen Smith of Portland, ME and Victor Shevchenko
of Lviv, Ukraine. Great Grandparents: Robert and Katherine
Petterson of Lewisburg, W.V. and Valentine Shevchenko
of Lviv, Ukraine
Ashleen
Marie Perkins born 04/12/05 to Amanda and Chip Perkins
of Gray. ME. Grandparents: Elizabeth Marie Lynch of
Gray and Vivian and Charlie Perkins of New Gloucester.
"Help
Whip Cancer" this May with the Pampered Chef
Gray,
ME.-Recognizing that one in seven women will be diagnosed
with breast cancer in her lifetime, The Pampered Chef
has teamed with the American Cancer Society for the
sixth year in a row to "Help Whip Cancer."
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer
is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women
in the United States and is the second leading cause
of cancer death in women.
From May 1-31, 2005, you can help raise funds by:
1). Purchasing any of the following special Help Whip
Cancer products: Mimi Stainless Steel Whisk for 49.50,
Microfiber Towel for $8.50, pink Can Strainer for
$ 4.00 or a set of two Help Whip Clips for $5.00.
The Society will receive $1.00 for each product purchased.
2) Hosting a Help Whip Cancer Pampered Chef Kitchen
Show Fund-raiser. The Anacin Cancer Society will receive
a percentage of total sales raised at this in-home
cooking demonstration. Hosts of Pampered Chef Kitchen
Shows held in May also can purchase a special pink
Family-Size Quick-Stir Pitcher for $6.50 or Quick-Stir
Pitcher for $5.25 For each pitcher purchased, the
Society will received $1.00.
Amvets
to Install
The Amvets, Amvets Aux. And sons of Amvets will hold
their installations of officers on May 28th. There
will be a social hour at 5:00pm. A supper at 6pm and
installation at 7 p.m.. A social will follow. This
is also their awards night. All members are urged
to attend. We also cordially invite all veterans who
may be interested in joining Amvets to attend. Reservations
would be appreciated by calling 926-4402 or the Amvet
Hall at 926-4485 and leave a message on the answering
machine.
Annual
Memorial Day Parade
The annual Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Amvets
Post # 6 will be held on Monday May 30th. The parade
will form at 8:30 a.m. and leave the Amvet Hall at
9 a.m. It will come down Rt.100, through the upper
village and stop at the Monument to lay a wreath.
It will then proceed across Rt. 100 to Rt. 231 on
to the Memorial School where a service will be held
after the service, light refreshments will be served
to those in the parade at the Amvet Hall. Any group
wishing to take part are asked to contact Wally Bragdon
at 926.4402 or Bill Greene at 998-5455
Kids'
Bicycle Decorating for Memorial Day Parade
Kids,
grab your bikes, helmets, and your parents and head
over to the Russell School parking lot at 10 a.m.
on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 for some free-wheeling
fun! The Gray - New Gloucester Optimist & Octagon
Clubs will be there providing supplies to decorate
your bike in a Patriotic red, white, and blue theme
(or you may bring your own), and participants can
then ride along in the Memorial Day parade (parade
begins at 11 a.m.) For the safety of all, helmets
and parents are required. Please also remember to
bring along a water bottle. For more information,
contact Sheila Myhaver at 428-4111 or email smyhaver@yahoo.com.
Homes
for Hope tour
The
Maine Parkinson Society will be holding the third
annual "Homes for Hope" house tour on Saturday,
June 4, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Six houses located in the greater Falmouth area will
be open for viewing between the hours of 10 a.m. and
4 p.m. Tickets will be in the form of a booklet which
will contain a picture of each house, a description
of the property, and a map showing its location. People
may visit the homes in the order of their choice,
with an optional lunch stop. The feature house will
be the historic Whipple Farm on the campus of OceanView
retirement community. Tickets are $15 each and available
at the following Falmouth locations:
Parkinson Information Center, 5 Bucknam Rd., 781-1735,
Coldwell Banker 301 Foreside Rd. & 37 Depot Rd.,
781-2216, OceanView main office, 20 Blueberry Ln.,
781-4460, from any Parkinson support group member
Yard
Sale
The
Lake Region Eagles (824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham,
Maine) will be holding a craft/yard sale on Saturday
June 25th from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tables are available
to rent. For more information please contact Teresa
at 776-3562.
Annual
Plant Sale at Wildlife Park
From
Saturday May 28th through Monday May 30th, the Friends
of the Maine Wildlife Park will be holding their Annual
Plant Sale during regular park business hours. The
park is open daily through November 11th from 9:30
a.m.-4:30 p.m.; visitors must leave the premises by
6 p.m. Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and
under; $3.25 ages 5-12; $5 for adults, and $4 for
seniors. Groups of 15 or more are $2.50 per person.
Bring a picnic and spend the day! Family and Community
Season Passes are available. For more information
about any of these programs, please call the Maine
Wildlife Park at 207-657-4977 or check online at www.mainewildlifepark.com
Wanted
Women Ages 40-64.
Free mammograms and pap tests through the Maine Breast
and Cervical Health Program. For more information,
call 874-8942 or 1-800 350-5180.
Annual
Plant Sale; Limington
Limington
Extension's Annual Plant Sale, Sat. May 28th, 8 a.m.
to 12 p.m. at the new Limington Town Hall, Rt 11 across
from the ball field. Perennials, annuals, veg. and
flower seedlings, herbs, hanging plants, etc. at great
prices. FMI 642-3508. Benefits BEHS scholarships.
Annual
Rhododendron Auction and Flower Show, Book And Plant
Sale
Sat. June 4, 10 a.m. - Viewing 11 a.m. - Auction.
USM Stone House Conference Center, Wolfe's Neck Road,
Freeport. Directions: 2.25 miles past Wolfe's Neck
State Park at the end of the road.
Also plan to walk through the ARS Rhododendron Display
Garden located on the site. Sponsored by the Maine
Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. Proceeds
benefit public education programs. For more information,
call 797-2956.
Shaker
Museum to open
The Sabbathday Lake Museum, Route 26, New Gloucester,
ME opens on Friday, May 27th for the 2005 season.
The Museum will be open Monday through Saturday, 10
am - 4:30 pm (closed Sundays) through Columbus Day.
The Shaker Museum is part of the Sabbathday Lake Shaker
Village, an active community of Shakers. New this
year are Family Workshops in addition to tours, gift
shop and book shop, Nature Walks, Apple Saturdays,
craft demonstrations and workshops. Special exhibit
for 2005: "Built According to His Mind: The Works
of Br. Hewitt Chandler." For more information
call (207) 926-4597.
Vets
wanted for Memorial Day Parade
An
Invitation to all returning Service men and women.
New Gloucester AMVETS Post #6 invites all returning
service men and women to lead the annual Memorial
Day Parade. For those who cannot march, transportation
will be available. Please contact the Post at P.O.
Box 301 or call Bill Kiley at 926-4232 or Bill Greene
at 998-5455 if you are willing to take part. The parade
will be held on May 30th and will form at the AMVET
Hall at 8:30 a.m. Any other group or organization
wishing to take part are also invited.
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