Legislative record house appendix

Patric Edward, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 2004 graduating class of the University of Maine at Presque Isle. We send our congratulations to Patrick on this accomplishment; (HLS 1538)

Vaughn "Bud" and Day Brewer, of Caribou, recipients of a national MetLife Foundation Older Volunteers Enrich America Award. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer are the only couple ever to have received this award and the only recipients this year from Maine. Strongly committed to community service, they truly personify the National Volunteer Week theme: "Volunteers Inspire by Example." Mr. and Mrs. Brewer traveled to Washington, D.C. on April 21st to attend the awards ceremony. We extend our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Brewer on their many years of dedication and commitment to the citizens of Maine and congratulate them on earning this prestigious award; (HLS 1539)

William "Bill" Adams, of Thomaston, upon his retirement as Chief of the Thomaston Fire Department. Mr. Adams joined the department as a junior member in 1972, worked his way through the ranks as a skilled firefighter and was promoted to Chief in July 2000. Overseeing a significant upgrading of equipment for the town, he led the Thomaston Fire Department with capable leadership and distinction. We join the members of his community in sending him our appreciation for his years of service and extend to him our best wishes on his retirement; (HLS 1540)

Carlton "Corky" Brandt, of Houlton, on the occasion of his retirement after 35 years of teaching biology and mathematics at Hodgdon High School. Mr. Brandt was known for his innovative methods of encouraging students both to learn and to grow as productive human beings. He engaged all aspects of the students' lives and helped them mature as students and more importantly as people. We acknowledge his years of dedicated teaching and extend our congratulations on his retirement. We know that several thousand students will forever remember Corky; (HLS 1541)

Carolee Brandt, of Houlton, on the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of teaching at Hodgdon High School. Mrs. Brandt epitomized the professional teacher. She was a mentor and a life coach for thousands of students over the years. Her students will remember her as a skilled and caring teacher. We acknowledge Carolee Brandt's dedicated service to her profession, her community and her students, and we extend our congratulations to her on this special occasion; (HLS 1542)

John Doe, of East Millinocket, who is the recipient of the 2004 Adrian Batson Award given by the Millinocket Fin and Feather Club. We send our congratulations to John on his receiving this award; (HLS 1543)

Louis D. Civiello, of Millinocket, beloved husband of Madeline Civiello, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a longtime employee of Great Northern Paper Company. He was a member of the Francis E. Elliot VFW Post No. 4154 and the Columbus Council No. 680 and a communicant of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Mr. Civiello will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1544)

the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary. Officially organized on March 15, 1954, the society is dedicated to serving the community by "Preserving the Treasures of our Past as an Investment for the Future." In 1969, the Wells Congregational Church presented the deed to its original meeting house to the historical society. Through the tireless efforts of local volunteers, the meeting house is now a nationally registered museum, housing artifacts, memorabilia and genealogies of early Wells and Ogunquit residents, and also the site of concerts, lectures, educational programs and weddings. The historical society also maintains the circa-1900 #9 school, located in Wells, and issues a widely distributed quarterly newsletter, "Waves and Furrows." We join the good citizens of Wells and Ogunquit in sending our appreciation to the members of the historical society for their devotion to preserving the unique cultural heritage of their community and extend our congratulations and best wishes to the members as they celebrate this milestone; (HLS 1545)

Rumford Group Homes, Inc., on its 30th anniversary. Rumford Group Homes, Inc. opened its doors in March 1974 as a residential group home, with a handful of beds and a staff of 6 direct-care workers. Today, a dedicated staff of 100 handles approximately 160 residential clients per year and manages the cases of another 200 nonresidential clients. The Rumford Group Homes, Inc. serves the needs of children, youth and families through community and residential programming to help them lead productive and healthy lives. It is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation. We extend our appreciation to Rumford Group Homes, Inc. and its staff for its continued commitment to the people of the State and congratulate it on its 30th anniversary; (HLS 1546)

the families of 1st Lieutenant Fred Weymouth Wood and Airman Bruce Sawyer Heal, upon the solemn occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the construction and dedication of one of the State's most moving and unusual war memorials. Dedicated to the memory of two young servicemen who gave their lives for their country during the Korean War, the memorial stands in the middle of Cold Stream Pond, in Enfield, on a 10-foot-wide, tree-covered island: there a 50-foot flagpole flies a large U.S. Flag above a boulder bearing bronze plaques to honor the two Maine men who treasured this spot in their youth. Lt. Wood died on July 20, 1952, just nine days short of his 26th birthday, while leading his platoon in an assault near Chokko-Ri, for which he was awarded a posthumous Silver Star. Airman Heal died in a plane crash in 1953. The families erected the memorial at this special location in hopes that this place, so cherished by these two young men for its beauty, solitude and inspiration, may serve to perpetuate their memory and symbolize the sacrifice they made for their beloved state and country in the name of freedom; (HLS 1547)

Kent Wommack, of Yarmouth, in appreciation of his 22 years of devoted service with the Maine Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, including 13 years as its executive director. Mr. Wommack is among the most highly regarded and effective leaders in The Nature Conservancy and is considered among the leaders of land conservation nationally. We join others throughout the State in sending him our thanks for his work with the conservancy and extend to him our best wishes as he assumes the position of The Nature Conservancy's Australia Country Program Director; (HLS 1548)

the men and women who work in correctional facilities in state and local facilities, during Correctional Officers' Week, May 2nd to May 8th, 2004. Correctional officers are skilled professionals who preserve the safety of our lives and our property, often facing hostile, aggressive and intimidating behavior from prison inmates. They act as counselors, communicators and experts at crisis intervention while operating Maine's prisons, correctional camps, halfway houses and county facilities with dedication and sacrifice. We acknowledge these men and women who faithfully serve their communities and the State and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to Maine's correctional officers during Correctional Officers' Week; (HLS 1549)

the members of the Rockland Middle School/Owls Head Central School Destination ImagiNation team who won first place at the state-level competition held at the University of Maine. The team consists of Rockland Middle School 6th graders Ian Ellis, Kayla McGuire, Chris Willey and Logan Fogg; and Owls Head Central School 5th graders Jessica Lutrell, Leah Ellis and Lindsay Ranquist. Nearly 100 teams from across Maine competed at the event, which tested students' problem-solving abilities based on a blend of technical, theatrical, structural, vehicular and classical themes. The participants and their coaches invest months and, in some cases, years of hard work to succeed in this event. This group of talented students will represent Maine at the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals, taking place May 25th through 29th at the University of Knoxville, Tennessee. We wish the Rockland Middle School/Owls Head Central School Destination ImagiNation team success at the Global Finals. We know they will make us proud; (HLS 1550)

the members of the Rockport Elementary School 3rd-grade Destination ImagiNation team who won first place at the state-level competition held at the University of Maine: Emily Ruger, Hannah Wells, Caroline Albertson, Francie Merrill, Lexi Doudera and Kristina Alex. Nearly 100 teams from across Maine competed at the event, which tested students' problem-solving abilities based on a blend of technical, theatrical, structural, vehicular and classical themes. The participants and their coaches invest months and, in some cases, years of hard work to succeed in this event. This group of talented 3rd graders will represent Maine at the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals, taking place May 25th through 29th at the University of Knoxville, Tennessee. We wish the Rockport Elementary School 3rd-grade Destination ImagiNation team success at the Global Finals. We know they will make us proud; (HLS 1551)

the members of the Camden-Rockport Middle School 5th-grade Destination ImagiNation team who won first place at the state-level competition held at the University of Maine: Morgan Farley, Katharine Johansen, Hayley Buckheit, Kayla Hart, Erika Alex, Maci Heal and Charlotte LeMar. Nearly 100 teams from across Maine competed at the event, which tested students' problem-solving abilities based on a blend of technical, theatrical, structural, vehicular and classical themes. The participants and their coaches invest months and, in some cases, years of hard work to succeed in this event. This group of talented 5th graders will represent Maine at the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals, taking place May 25th through 29th at the University of Knoxville, Tennessee. We wish the Camden-Rockport Middle School 5th-grade Destination ImagiNation team success at the Global Finals. We know they will make us proud; (HLS 1552)

the members of the Camden-Rockport Middle School 7th-grade Destination ImagiNation team who won first place at the state-level competition held at the University of Maine: Mary Fagan, Sarah Waldron, Zoe Jones, Kelsea Sandefur, Hannah Berta and Cali Breheny. Nearly 100 teams from across Maine competed at the event, which tested students' problem-solving abilities based on a blend of technical, theatrical, structural, vehicular and classical themes. The participants and their coaches invest months and, in some cases, years of hard work to succeed in this event. This group of talented 7th graders will represent Maine at the Destination ImagiNation Global Finals, taking place May 25th through 29th at the University of Knoxville, Tennessee. We wish the Camden-Rockport Middle School 7th-grade Destination ImagiNation team success at the Global Finals. We know they will make us proud; (HLS 1553)

Bob Dyer, of Sherman Mills, on the occasion of his retirement from teaching. Mr. Dyer started his teaching career as a member of the Teacher Corps in the Southern Aroostook School District. Following that introduction to the profession, he completed 32 years of teaching in Maine School Administrative District No. 25 schools, Katahdin High School and Katahdin Junior High School. He has served in many capacities, including physical education teacher, health instructor, coach and athletic director. He is a respected member of his profession and has been a strong role model for his students. The school and community will recognize him for his dedication and service on May 29th at the high school gymnasium. His efforts on behalf of the students will be sorely missed. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Dyer and wish him the best in his retirement; (HLS 1554)

Edward and Loretta Dwyer, of Island Falls, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Dwyer will renew their vows at the United Baptist Church in Island Falls with a reception following at the Island Falls VFW. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on this very special occasion; (HLS 1555)

Paul Grant, of St. John, on his retirement after 36 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge his dedicated years of service to his community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (HLS 1556)

Susan Corriveau, of Wallagrass, on her retirement after 22 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge her dedicated years of service to her community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; (HLS 1557)

Julie Taylor, of Wallagrass, on her retirement after 16 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge her dedicated years of service to her community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; (HLS 1558)

Steve Kennedy, of Wallagrass, on his retirement after 25 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge his dedicated years of service to his community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (HLS 1559)

Francis Berthiaume, of Fort Kent, on his retirement after 34 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge his dedicated years of service to his community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (HLS 1560)

Susan Berthiaume, of Fort Kent, on her retirement after 34 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge her dedicated years of service to her community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; (HLS 1561)

Lillian Carter, of Madawaska, on her retirement after 33 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge her dedicated years of service to her community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; (HLS 1562)

Betty Pelletier, of Wallagrass, on her retirement from SAD #27. We acknowledge her dedicated service to her community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her; (HLS 1563)

Bert Levesque, of Fort Kent, on his retirement after 33 years with SAD #27. We acknowledge his dedicated years of service to his community and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (HLS 1564)

Nick Dunn, of Bangor, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Nick on this accomplishment; (HLS 1565)

Eric Brown, of Bangor, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Eric on this accomplishment; (HLS 1566)

Jim Ash, of Falmouth, senior manager for Ocean Properties and the Samoset Resort, on the occasion of his retirement. Mr. Ash owned and operated the Samoset Resort from 1984 until he sold it in 1999. He was the 1999 Rockland-Thomaston Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year, the 1998 Maine Innkeeper of the Year, the 2000 Volunteer of the Year for Maine from the American Hotel and Lodging Association, past president and former director of the Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce, past president and former director of the Rockland Rotary, and a trustee of Northeast Health. Most recently, he became the Maine Tourism Association's 2004 Hall of Fame Award recipient for his outstanding leadership and his contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry. We congratulate him on his many accomplishments and also on his contributions to the Maine economy, sending him our best wishes on his retirement; (HLS 1567)

James Giberson, of Cumberland Foreside, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. James, a member of Boy Scout Troop #817 in Gorham, is a sophomore and an honor student at North Yarmouth Academy. He earned 31 merit badges and has served his troop in a variety of leadership roles. For his service project, James cleared brush and trees, and built access steps for a community ice rink in Yarmouth. We commend James for his efforts and send our congratulations to him on this achievement; (HLS 1568)

Stephen R. Fortier, of Biddeford, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Stephen on this accomplishment; (HLS 1569)

Holly Blodgett, of Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named as Valedictorian of the 2004 graduating class of Lawrence High School. We extend our congratulations to Holly on this accomplishment; (HLS 1570)

Allison "Allie" Marshall, of Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named as Salutatorian of the 2004 graduating class of Lawrence High School. We extend our congratulations to Allison on this accomplishment; (HLS 1571)

Raymond "Ray" Winship, of Fairfield, who is retiring from Lawrence High School after 35 years as an excellent and highly respected math teacher. Mr. Winship was involved in a variety of school activities, including Renaissance, National Honor Society selection, scholarship selection, accreditation and the Civil Rights Team. Under his leadership as head coach, the track team won 3 State Championships. He was assistant coach for 14 State Champion track teams. He is also a former Track Coach of the Year and has been a longtime assistant with the basketball program. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Public Library and the KSW Credit Union. Mr. Winship will be sorely missed by his colleagues and former students and we extend our appreciation to him for his many years of dedicated service. We wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1572)

Andy Rand, of Augusta, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 603, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Andy on this achievement; (HLS 1573)

Adrien "Drig" Fournier, of Jay, who has been inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Mr. Fournier played for several central Maine semi-pro games. His lifetime batting average is purportedly over .400 and his heady play helped lead the Chi-Liv towners to a national amateur baseball tournament in 1962. He was also a certified umpire for 28 years and helped organize the most recent Pine Tree League. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to "Drig"; (HLS 1574)

the Wonder Awhile Nursery School of the Winthrop United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary. The school is a not-for-profit educational institution and is considered to be the church's longest continuing mission. It was founded by Priscilla Small and Marjorie Chamberlain. Linda Findlay, the school's director for the past 15 years, began teaching at the school in 1983. Other previous directors include Joanne Manheimer, Audrey Hazen and Jane (Poitras) Giglio. The school has had a devoted teaching staff throughout the years, which includes Lee Gilman, who is in her 35th year at the school. The state-licensed school is also a Child Development Services agency-approved program for the placement of children with special needs. Located in Winthrop, the school has served more than 2,000 area children. The school's purpose is to provide a setting for individual growth and personal fulfillment, and a child's world of play, wonder and exploration with other children and understanding adults. Respect for one's self, others and the earth; kindness and compassion; good decision-making and responsibility are key lessons at the school. We send our congratulations to Wonder Awhile Nursery School as it celebrates this milestone and extend our best wishes for its continued success in providing early education for children in the community; (HLS 1575)

Carol Carothers, of Jefferson, executive director of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, who has received a Community Health Leadership award from The Robert Wood Johnson Community Leadership Program in recognition of her efforts to improve mental health services for Maine's inmates. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Carothers upon her receiving this prestigious honor; (HLS 1576)

William H. and Charlotte P. Towne, of Fairfield, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, June 20th, 2004. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on this Golden Anniversary; (HLS 1577)

the following top 10 graduating students in the Gardiner Area High School class of 2004: Joshua Corum, Valedictorian; Joseph Plourde, Salutatorian; Joshua Gregoire; Casey Whittier; Andrea Chavonelle; Jessica Lamoreau; Nicholas Kallman; Nicole Mason; Mike McGee; and Damien Moore. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on their achievements; (HLS 1578)

William F. MacDonald, of Gardiner, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Mr. MacDonald served as Mayor of Gardiner for 2 terms and was also the Gardiner Commissioner of Public Safety, from which position he retired in 1980. As Mayor, he presided over the revitalization of the downtown area of Gardiner in the 1970s. As Commissioner, he was President of the Maine Chiefs of Police Association and President of the New England Chiefs of Police Association. We acknowledge Mr. MacDonald's dedication to his community and recognize his rich and varied accomplishments, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this milestone birthday; (HLS 1579)

the beautiful City of Rockland on the occasion of its Sesquicentennial. The city, located on the west side of Penobscot Bay and enclosed by Jameson's Point on the north and the projection of Thomaston terminating in Owl's Head on the south, was first visited by John Lermond and his brothers, who in 1767 built a camp and produced a cargo of staves of oak and pine lumber. From these first visitors, the area became known as Lermon's Cove. Its Indian name was Catawamteak, signifying "great landing place." Permanent settlers came to the area in 1769. Fishing, shipbuilding, lime processing and granite quarrying have all been part of the city's growth and development. The Captain John Ulmer family was instrumental in the growth and development of Rockland, building mills and vessels and processing lime. Other early names in Rockland's long history include Tolman, Spear, Watson, Fales, Lindsay, Rankin, Smith and Godding. Reverend John Lord organized the community's first church. We send our congratulations and best wishes to the Good Citizens of the City of Rockland as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of their beautiful city on the coast of Maine, the true gateway to the Penobscot Bay; (HLS 1580)

the members of the 112th Medical Company, in Bangor, for their professionalism while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom from January 22, 2003 to March 15, 2004. The 112th Medical Company was the only air ambulance company in the theatre to support the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, the Polish Multinational Division and ARCENT in both Kuwait and Iraq. The company established and conducted tactical aeromedical evacuation operations and supported medical evacuation operations in numerous locations. It also successfully flew more than 3,600 accident-free hours while conducting more than 650 medical evacuation missions for more than 1,700 personnel. We send our appreciation to the members of the company for their commitment to the armed forces and applaud their brave actions, which honor their unit, the State of Maine and the United States of America; (HLS 1581)

the members of the 1136th Transportation Company, in Bangor, for their professionalism while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The company provided security for convoys containing vital supplies used by civilian contractors located in Mosul, Tallili and Baghdad, trained Air Force personnel in Army convoy and security procedures, provided security at Ali al-Salem Air Base, assisted in the reconstitution of the 3rd Infantry Division after the Battle for Baghdad and carried out countless local transportation missions in Kuwait. We send our appreciation to the members of the company for their commitment to the armed forces and applaud their brave actions, which honor their unit, the State of Maine and the United States of America; (HLS 1582)

Marilyn Curtis, who is retiring after a long and rewarding career of teaching. Mrs. Curtis is a 4th-grade teacher at Lisbon Elementary School. She inspired her students and instilled in them respect for their community, State and Nation. For many years she brought her class to the one-room Ridge School for a patriotic presentation. Mrs. Curtis has been an asset to the school and to her students and colleagues. She will be greatly missed by all who have known her. We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Curtis for her many years of commitment to the youth of the State and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 1583)