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Birthplace:

Ian Edward Libby Boirn June 9, 2005 to Tracy and Edward Libby of Gray-Grandparents are Carole Libby of Gorham and Henry Severance of Gorham-William and Nancy Rodgers of Caribou,Me. Great Grandparents: Orvice and Thelma Frost of Woodland, Me and Alton Plummer of Raymond,Me

Brady Aldrich VanDamm-born June 7, 2005 to Jennifer and Bradley VanDamm of Gray,Me. Grandparents are Robert and Shery VanDamm of Wilimington,NC and Susan Miller of Wolcot, VTand Raymond Litchfield of Winoosici,VT

Card of Thanks
Dear Citizens of Gray and New Gloucester,

On behalf of the staff and students of MSAD #15 I want to thank you for the approval of the 2005-2006 school budget and the all-day kindergarten program. We know that many of you do not have children in our schools, but yet you support education. This is a powerful message to our students. You have given us resources; now it is our responsibility to use those resources wisely so that all our students can meet the standards of Maine's Learning Results and go to postsecondary schools and training. We won't let you down. I am proud to represent the Gray-New Gloucester schools.

Victoria Burns
Superintendent, MSAD 15 (Gray and New Gloucester)

Grateful thanks to GNG Seniors

On behalf of the Trustees of the Gray Public Library, The Gray Public Library Association and the staff of the Gray Public Library, I would like to thank the class of 2005 of Gray-New Gloucester High School for the very generous gift to the Gray Public Library Association for its capital campaign. Congratulations to all the seniors and we all wish them every success in their future endeavors.

Priscilla Payne
Library Director

Chicken Pie Sale

Sabbathday Lake's monthly Chicken Pie Sale for July will be on July 9th. Price: $7 each or 2 for $12. Call Pam Dyer at 657-4612 to order yours. Pick up is between 10 a.m. and noon at the Grange Hall on the old Route 26 in New Gloucester.

Who are the Champions?

Gray Little League's major boys' division held its last play-off game last Sunday night at Douglas Field between the Twin's and the Diamond Backs. Do you know who won? Come to the League's closing ceremonies on Saturday the 25th to find out! We'll be gathering at Douglas Field adjacent to Russell School in Gray, or Newbegin Gym in Gray if it's raining. Players from all divisions are encouraged to attend with their team and coaches in full uniform. Trophies, certificates and Seadog Biscuits will be awarded to all players in the League. We'll also be drawing for the winner of the 4 AA All-Star tickets for Hadlock Field. You can still purchase tickets up until the drawing at the Lady Slipper flower shop or the new Ice Cream Dugout in Dry Mills. The ceremony on the 25th will be starting at 9:30 a.m. with teeball, and making our way through to the juniors & seniors. We'll also be recognizing sponsors and volunteers who made this season possible for over 250 boys & girls within the community. We hope you'll join us! FMI 655-5857.

G-NG Class Of 1995 10th Year Reunion

Saturday, August 13th, 2005 at Pineland Farms, The Commons, 59 Pineland Dr. New Gloucester, ME from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Please e-mail your present address to:
gng1995 @yahoo.com or RSVP to Class Reunion c/o S. Blanchard P.O. Box 562
Gray, ME 04039. Cost; $15 single / $25 couple

Story Hour at the Park

Come Join Us for a Wild Animal Story Hour at the Maine Wildlife Park on Thursdays from 10 a.m. -11 a.m. starting June 23rd.

The first half of the hour will be dedicated to a story about one or more of Maine's wild animals. The second half hour will involve an eco-friendly project or activity such as; creating pinecone birdfeeders to hang around the park after listening to Old Cricket, by Lisa Wheeler, or assembling a bat box after listening to Stellaluna by Janel Cannon.

There are indoor and out door meeting places so the story hour will go on rain or shine. While all are welcome, this is a ten-week program designed for preschool and kindergarten ages. Attendance is not required at each meeting, but will allow the children to take full advantage of the weekly activities. No extra fees will be charged beyond the regular admission fee to the park. Parent/Adult supervision is required for the duration of the hour. Call Jessie at 657-4977 x 1 to register, or for more information; or email
her at Jessief@maine.rr.com

N.A.I.T.F. New Baby Program

The Native American Inter-Tribal Foundation (N.A.I.T.F.) is gratefully accepting items for its New Baby Program. The items we'd appreciate most are onesies, diapers, socks, receiving blankets, warm blankets, formula (regular and soy), bottles, bath towels, washcloths, cleaning products for the newborn, boy and girl baby outfits and sleeping gowns for moms.

N.A.I.T.F. is a non-profit corporation with the sole purpose of assisting Native Americans on the five reservations in the State of Maine. The New Baby Program makes sure every new baby born on the reservation has basic necessities. N.A.I.T.F. is an entirely volunteer organization, without facilities to sort, clean and repair items, so new items only, please! Items can be dropped off until August 15 at Gray Chiropractic Center, 2 McConkey Rd.(across from Marden's), Gray. Office hours are M-W-F from 9-1 and 3-7, T-Th from 3-7. FMI call 657-5200.

Monetary donations can be mailed to Native American Inter-Tribal Foundation, 131 Old Orchard Rd., Buxton, ME 04093-6403. Thank you for your help!

Claymation:

Fiddlehead Center for the Arts offers Claymation Summer Camp-Make your own animated movie! Design & build the table-top set & clay characters to go with your own skit, then bring your story to life using "stop motion animation" techniques. Each student will recieve a DVD with everyone's work. At the end of the week, join us for a presentation for family & friends!
Ages 8 -12, Instructors: Johanna Flath & Friedrike Hammann. Cost: $199, Material Fee: $18. Date: Aug. 8 -12. Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gray/New Gloucester students may participate in this program at a reduced rate through the H.O.M.E. program. FMI: 688-2244.

June Choir Concert at 1839 Universalist Meetinghouse

The choir of the Augusta (ME) Unitarian Universalist Church will be performing in concert on Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 2:30 pm in the 1839 Universalist Meetinghouse, 1131 Intervale Rd. (Rte. 231), New Gloucester, ME. The 1839 Meetinghouse is the former home to Maine's oldest Universalist congregation and is on the National Register.

The choir director is Ray Long. The event is sponsored by the New Gloucester Historical Society, owners of the 1839 Meetinghouse. The concert is free and open to the public-donations will be welcome.

Maine Wildlife Park program: Deer Tracker

Join white-tailed deer expert Dick Bernier, 'The Deer Tracker,' for great information about white-tails in Maine from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday July 2nd. Operating a company called Big Whitetail Consultants, Dick has published two books: The Deer Trackers and On The Track, started and successfully run a whitetail deer school, lectures throughout the Northeast to thousands of sportsmen and women, and spends a lot of time taking great photos of white-tails. Bernier's expertise is well rounded when it comes to white-tailed deer natural history, behavior and habitats.

Dick will offer a slide show featuring his photos of deer in the wild. 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 on Rt. 26 in Gray at 657-4977 or check us out online at www.mainewildlifepark.com. or www.mefishwildlife.com.

Gray Little League 2005 Season Finale

Saturday, June 25TH 9:30 a.m. at Douglas Field. Honoring Volunteers- Players- Sponsors-Teams. Recognition, Awards & Trophies. All Divisions Boys & Girls From Tee Ball Thru Jr/Sr's. All Teams-Players-Volunteers-Families & Community are encouraged to attend. Rain Location- Newbegin Gym.

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.

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.

Clutterer's Anonymous

Is your Clutter unmanageable? Are you having a hard time getting organized? Do you find it impossible to throw anything away? Do you have goals and visions that cannot be realized due to clutter around your house or in your thoughts? Check out Clutterer's Anonymous, Sundays at 7 p.m. at Unity Church, 54 River Rd. Windham, FMI 1-866-800-3881 or on the web at www.clutterersanonymous.net

Vacation Bible School

Back by popular demand! The New Gloucester Bible Church is pleased to offer yet another exciting Vacation Bible School! Mark your calendars and plan to attend our "Solar Express" VBS this year! We will have Arts & Crafts, Fun & Games, Snacks, Bible Stories, Songs, Gymnastics and much more! And it's all free! DATES: June 27 - July 1 AGES 4 thru 12.
For more information or pre-registration call Pastor Dan at 926-3140. We are located on Rt. 100. in New Gloucester.

Christmas In July Craft Fair

If you are a crafter and interested in renting a table at the Sabbathday Lake Grange's July 9th "Christmas in July" Craft Fair, call Anita Lohmann at 926-4250.

Oven Fried Chicken Supper

Sabbathday Lake Grange and Pomona are together putting on an Oven Fried Chicken Supper with salads and desserts on Saturday, June 25, 5:30 - 6:30. Adults $6.00, Children under 12 $3. The proceeds will benefit the Junior Grange Summer Camp.

Flea Market

The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Post #6, Route 100 in New Gloucester, will be holding their annual flea market July 23 from 9-2. Tables are $10 each. So start cleaning out your cellar or attic and come join us. To reserve a table, call Joyce Wotherspoon at 926-4693 or Pat Kiley at 926-4232. Cut off date for reservations is July 16th.