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Verna Prescott MacArthur, of Island Falls, on the occasion of her 90th birthday. Mrs. MacArthur was born in Crystal, the first of 14 children. She graduated in 1936 from Island Falls High School as Salutatorian of her class. After graduation from Baypath School of Business Training in Springfield, Massachusetts, she worked in Washington, D.C., and at the Maine State Employment Service, for the Maine Potato Board in Caribou, for the Veterans' Administration in Togus and for the Town of Island Falls. She married C. Keith MacArthur in Bath in 1942 and they lived in Bath for three years before moving back to Island Falls, where they raised a family of five sons and one daughter. Mrs. MacArthur served as the organist at the Baptist Church for several years and has been an active member of her community, serving as an officer in many organizations, including service as Vice President of Senior Citizens, as President of the Katahdin Club and on the Town Republican Committee. She continues to travel to Mountain Heights nursing home twice a

month to play music for the patients. We send our congratulations and best wishes to her on her 90th birthday; (HLS 357)

the Lewiston High School Girls' Hockey Team which is the winner of the 2009 Girls' State Hockey Championship. This is the first year that this championship has taken place in Maine. We extend our congratulations to all of the team members of the Lewiston High School Girls' Hockey Team and to their coach, Ron Dumont, on the occasion of this historic win; (HLS 358)

Jesse Leigh Rodgerson, of Patten, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Boy Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. For his Eagle Scout service project, Jesse restored the Rockabema

Snowsled Clubhouse. We extend our congratulations to Jesse on this achievement; (HLS 359)

Alfreda Dumond, of Fort Kent, who was named Mother of the Year by the Ladies of St. Anne. Mrs. Dumond is 91, and is the mother of 7 children. She has been devoted to her family, even now still baby-sitting her great-grandchildren. Married for 44 years, Mrs. Dumond took care of her husband throughout his retirement and later illness. She raised her children with strong values and morals. Mrs. Dumond still lives in the family home in her own private unit separate from the main house, where her son and his wife live. She enjoys cooking and having company. We send our congratulations to Mrs. Dumond for being named Mother of the Year and send her our best wishes; (HLS 360)

Cassidy Pelletier, of Ashland, who has won the Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest in the State districts in January, the State finals in February and the New England Regional contest in March, which allowed nine-year-old Cassidy to participate in the national contest in April. We congratulate Cassidy on her achievements; (HLS 361)

Josh Brosious, of Lewiston, who has won a gold medal at the 2009 Special Olympic World Winter Games in Idaho. Josh received his gold medal in the 500-meter Nordic skiing competition and he placed 5th in the one-kilometer race. He joined the rest of his team in Idaho just days after winning 2 gold medals in the 2009 Special Olympic Games at Sugarloaf/USA. We extend our congratulations to Josh on his victory and we send our best wishes for continued success; (HLS 362)

the following Honor Graduates of the 2009 Graduating Class of Lewiston High School: Michael P. Butler, Kiani M. Camire, Kelsey Lynn Cote, Sierra T. Edwards, Leah N. Fournier, Amanda A. Martin, Amy L. Morin, Nateasha M. Ouellette, Lynn M. Reynolds and Christina M. Zahn. We send our congratulations and best wishes on their future endeavors; (HLS 363)

Victoria Pisini, of Cumberland Foreside, who has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. This is the highest award in Senior Girl Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. For her Gold Award Project, Victoria created a yoga club at her school so that students of all ability levels would have a place to improve their health and well-being, as well as reduce their stress. We send our congratulations to Victoria on this accomplishment; (HLS 364)

Mark Greene, of Long Island, who is the recipient of the 2009 Francis "Tiny" Murphy Civic Award from the Long Island Civic Association for his valuable contributions to the Long Island community. Not only has Mr. Greene served on and chaired the town's Planning Board and served as the town's Clam Warden, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Town of Long Island and has also served as the town's first Town Meeting Moderator. We acknowledge Mr. Greene's dedicated commitment to his community and congratulate him on his receiving this well-deserved honor; (HLS 365)

Mary Anne (McCourt) Guiggey, of Stacyville, the former town manager. Mrs. Guiggey was born on November 4, 1938 in Patten, Maine. She was married to the late Ronney Guiggey and had 4 children and 9 grandchildren. She proudly served as the town manager of Stacyville for 30 years. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering for the elderly and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the St. Benedict's Catholic Church and was a recipient of the Bishop's Award. Mrs. Guiggey will be long remembered by her loving family and friends, as well as the entire community of Stacyville; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 366)

Krista M. Wright, of Lubec, a senior at Lubec High School, who is the recipient of the 2009 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association. Krista is a class officer and has earned the distinction of being salutatorian of her graduating class. She is a member of the National Honor Society, serves on the yearbook committee and plays volleyball and basketball. We extend our congratulations to Krista on her receiving this award and wish her continued success in her undergraduate nursing studies at Husson University; (HLS 367)

the following members of the Woodland High School Girls' Basketball Team: Ashley Laking, Christine Boomer, Ariel Knights, Kelsey Burtt, Kelsey Worden, Taylor Cochran, Kylee Hurlburt, Julia Nicholas, Kelsey Pike, Annastasia Parks, Molly White, Taylor Price, Manager Kim Carter, Assistant Coach Rusti Knights and Head Coach Arnold Clark, winners of the 2008 Eastern Maine Class D Championship. We extend our congratulations to the team for this accomplishment; (HLS 368)

Elizabeth C. LeBlanc, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2009 graduating class at Jay High School. We extend our congratulations to Elizabeth on this achievement; (HLS 369)

Katie Hall, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2009 graduating class at Jay High School. We extend our congratulations to Katie on this achievement; (HLS 370)

Falmouth High School's Emission Commission team, on its winning the nationwide Lexus EcoChallenge first place prize. By creating a project focused on educating the public about the effects of vehicular and industrial pollution, the students won one of the top Lexus EcoChallenge prizes of $30,000 in grants and scholarships for Falmouth High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the Falmouth High School's Emission Commission team for winning this high honor; (HLS 371)

the Elm Street Congregational Church, which is the recipient of the 2009 Nonprofit of the Year Award from the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations to the Elm Street Congregational Church on its receiving this distinctive honor; (HLS 372)

Alvion and Cindi Kimball, of Orland, who are the recipients of the 2009 President's Award from the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Kimball on their receiving this distinctive honor; (HLS 373)

Roger Raymond, of Bucksport, who is the recipient of the 2009 Hans Honder Award from the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Raymond on his receiving this distinctive honor; (HLS 374)

the American Cruise Lines Walking Tour Guides, who are recipients of the 2009 Tourism Award from the Bucksport Bay

Area Chamber of Commerce. We extend our congratulations to the American Cruise Lines Walking Tour Guides on their receiving this distinctive honor; (HLS 375)

Charles A. Wilbur and Evelyn A. (Piane) Wilbur, of Phillips, on the celebration of their 52nd Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur were married in the East Dixfield Baptist Church on June 16, 1957. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to them on this anniversary; (HLS 376)

Holland Corson, of Kingfield, who is the recipient of the Secretary of State's Eighth Grade Citizenship Award. This award is given to honor outstanding eighth-grade students chosen for their civic awareness, scholastic achievement and community

service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Holland on her receiving this honor; (HLS 377)

Jan Hannaford, of Farmington, who is retiring after 28 years of outstanding service to Franklin Memorial Hospital. Ms. Hannaford has worked in several positions, including leadership in 3 departments. She has been the Director of Volunteer Services for 9 years. The Franklin Community Health Network Volunteer Program has grown under her leadership, with over 250 volunteers that have donated 27,000 hours of service. Her dedication, professionalism, compassion and caring attitude exemplify the generous spirit of Maine and its citizens. We extend our congratulations to Ms. Hannaford on her retirement and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 378)

Jane Parker, of Farmington, a music teacher for School Administrative District No. 9, who is retiring after 24 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and to the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 379)

Patricia Sills, of Wilton, a speech teacher for School Administrative District No. 9, who is retiring after 23 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and to the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 380)

Hazel Flagg, of Wilton, a custodian for School Administrative District No. 9, who is retiring after 21 1/2 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and to the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 381)

Sharon Cram, of Wilton, an elementary school teacher for School Administrative District No. 9, who is retiring after 45 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and to the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 382)

Sherrill Brann, of Wilton, a secretary for School Administrative District No. 9, who is retiring after 18 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and to the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 383)

Karen Williams Jordan, of New Sharon, a high school guidance counselor for School Administrative District No. 9, who is retiring after 9 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 384)

Jeanette Adams, of New Sharon, a lunch worker for School Administrative District 9, who is retiring after 30 years of service to the school district. We acknowledge her dedication to the school district and to the community, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on her retirement; (HLS 385)

Russell Raymond, of Strong, on his retirement after 14 years as a driver, custodian and utility person for School Administrative District No. 58. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Raymond for his commitment to the youth of the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 386)

Gary Perlson, of Phillips, on his retirement after 13 years as the Adult Education Coordinator for School Administrative District No. 58, where he also taught for one year. He was a member of the Madrid School Board for 25 years. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Perlson for his commitment to the youth of the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 387)

Craigen Healy, of New Vineyard, who is retiring after 23 years as a teacher with School Administrative District No. 58. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Healy for her commitment to the youth of the State and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 388)

Steve Yates, of Kingfield, who is retiring after 31 years as a teacher with School Administrative District No. 58. Mr. Yates was an Educational Technician for 2 years in Missouri and began working for School Administrative District No. 58 in September of 1978. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Yates for his commitment to the youth of the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 389)

Jeanne Tucker, of Kingfield, who is retiring after 39 years as an educator. During her career, Ms. Tucker was a teacher in Massachusetts and a teacher, assistant principal and principal at Mount Abram High School. In 2008 Ms. Tucker was honored for her accomplishments by being selected as High School Principal of the Year by the Maine Principals' Association. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Tucker for her commitment to the youth of the State and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 390)

William E. "Billy" Townsend, of Calais, beloved husband and father. At the age of 14, Mr. Townsend was the first firefighter explorer for the fire department in Calais. After graduating from high school, he followed his dream and became a firefighter with the Lincoln Fire Department. He returned to Calais, working for Richard Mingo Construction, Inc. and as a volunteer firefighter for the Calais Fire Department. Mr. Townsend was a member of the Calais Lions Club and attended the Calais United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Townsend will be sadly missed by his loving family, his friends and the community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 391)

Marilyn A. Murray, of East Millinocket, a longtime resident of the area. She was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts and was the wife of the late Earl C. Murray, Jr. Mrs. Murray was a woman of many interests including golf, cards and travelling. She obtained her pilot's license and flew solo many times. She loved being around her family and was proud to have successfully raised three children on her own. She will be greatly missed and long remembered by her friends and loving family; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 392)

the members of the Scarborough High School Academic Decathlon team, who are the State Academic Decathlon Champions. The team competed at the national competition in Memphis, Tennessee from April 22nd to 25th. This victory is the team's 5th consecutive state championship. We extend our congratulations to the team members and wish them continued success; (HLS 393)

John Bliss and Stacy Brenner of Broadturn Farm, who have won the 2009 eco-Excellence Award for Scarborough given by ecomaine. Mr. Bliss and Ms. Brenner have operated the farm

since 2006. Broadturn Farm is a working and teaching farm and a children's camp and it also produces organic food. Winners were chosen by ecomaine from each of its 30 municipalities. Mr. Bliss and Ms. Brenner were Grand Award winners, which means their Broadturn Farm program was judged the best of all 34 programs representing towns from Andover to Ogunquit. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Bliss and Ms. Brenner on their receiving this award; (HLS 394)

Lucienne L.C. Dionne Cloutier, of Old Town, on the celebration of her 100th birthday, June 4, 2009. Mrs. Cloutier was born in Quebec and came to Maine at the age of 3. She became a United States Citizen at 37 years of age. Mrs. Cloutier and her husband, Nelson, had 4 children and Mrs. Cloutier has

12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cloutier has been active in her community and is a valued volunteer at Holy Family Parish in Old Town. She is a charter member of the Old Town Senior Citizens' Club, she enjoys playing in Keno tournaments and she walks a quarter mile every day. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Cloutier on this very special occasion; (HLS 395)

Dr. Donald E. Hoenig, of Belfast, who was named President of the United States Animal Health Association, the nation's leading animal health forum for over a century. He started with the association in 2004 as 3rd Vice President, progressing since then through the ranks. Dr. Hoenig serves on the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary's Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal and Poultry Diseases and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine. He also serves as the Director of the Division of Animal Health and Industry in this State and as the State Veterinarian. We congratulate him on his receiving this national position, and we send him our best wishes; (HLS 396)

Jacob R. Paul, a citizen of the Penobscot Indian Nation, born and raised on Indian Island, for his contributions to his community and State. The son of Michael and Terri Paul, Jacob has been a leader throughout his life. In 1999, he received the National Native American Indian Student Eagle Awards: the Jim Thorpe Award, the Outstanding Leadership Award and the Community Service and Spiritual Leadership Award. Jacob has excelled in school as an honor student and was the runner-up in the Bangor Daily News Spelling Bee in 2003-2004. In 2005, he won first place in the Wabanaki Art show. During his school years, he excelled in sports as well as academics, playing Youth Basketball, Little League and football and participating in cross-country track. In his senior year, Jacob was an All-Star 1st Team Offensive Tackle and 2nd Team Defensive Lineman and was chosen as an All-Star Senior Player in the Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, which raises money for the Shriners Hospitals for Children burn care centers. Also in his senior year, he was a spring track senior-year player in the shot put, javelin and 4 x 100 relay. He was chosen to play at "Close Up" in Washington, D.C. Jacob has an extensive and exemplary involvement with his community as a member of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Youth Group and as a volunteer at the Penobscot Nation Boys and Girls Club, helping to build the "Medicine Path Boardwalk" so that community youth and other nonnative people could learn Tribal medicine plants. He also helped plan and participated in the first Penobscot Nation Boys and Girls Club "National Night Out," an evening during which youths are encouraged to volunteer and become involved in the community and to find paths other than those of crime and drug use. We send Jacob our appreciation for his dedication to his community, and we send him our best wishes on his future endeavors; (HLS 397)

Tony Arruda, of Wyman Township, Zone Chair of the Stratton-Eustis Lions Club, who is the recipient of the International President's Certificate of Appreciation for distinguished achievement for Lions Club International. We send him our congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 398)

Bruce Jellison, of Wilton, a member of the Wilton Lions Club, who is the recipient of the Presidents Certificate of Appreciation from Lions Clubs International for distinguished achievement for the Lions Club. We send him our congratulations and best wishes; (HLS 399)

Camp Sunshine, of Casco, for its 25 years of dedicated service to seriously ill children and their families. Camp Sunshine is nestled in the tranquil natural beauty of Sebago Lake. For 17 years, Dr. Larry Gould and Anna Gould, owners of Point Sebago Resort, donated the resort's facilities and personnel for the camp's operation. Due to an increase in demand for the camp's services, Dr. Gould and Anna Gould donated 23 acres to build a permanent facility in June 2001. Camp Sunshine is a year-round retreat that provides respite and support and the opportunity to feel hope and joy to children with life-threatening illnesses and their immediate families. The camp is currently the only program in the nation that aids in lightening the impact of a life-threatening illness on the entire immediate family and not just the child with the illness. Families attend Camp Sunshine free of charge. We extend our appreciation to and recognize the insight and compassion of the camp's founders, Dr. Larry Gould and Anna Gould, who truly are Maine's beacon of light; (HLS 400)

Maine State Police Detective Jason Andrews of Lincolnville, who has been named the 2009 Trooper of the Year. He is the 44th recipient of the award and is being honored for arresting a gunman who had taken a class hostage at Stockton Springs Elementary School. Detective Andrews talked with the hostage-taker before tackling and arresting him when he walked out of the classroom. Detective Andrews is also receiving the Meritorious Service Award from the Maine State Police for the same incident. We commend Detective Andrews for his brave and heroic actions and send him our appreciation for his commitment to his profession, his community and to the State; (HLS 401)

Theodore Barris, of Portland, a prominent member of the legal profession. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended school in Wichita, Kansas. Mr. Barris served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II aboard the USS Minneapolis and was in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a master sergeant and enlisted pilot, he also saw duty at Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal, Bougainville B.S.I., the Solomon Islands, Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands. After the war, Mr. Barris relocated to Portland, where he graduated from Portland Junior College and the University of Maine School of Law. Early in his career, Mr. Barris was an assistant district attorney for Cumberland County. As an attorney in private practice, he was a member of the Cumberland County, State and American Bar Associations. During his career, Mr. Barris served as chairman of the Portland Renewal Authority and chairman of the Portland High School Building Committee. Mr. Barris was a member and president of AHEPA - H.W. Longfellow Chapter 82 and a member of the Harold T. Andrews American Legion Post. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 402)

Myron H. Pierce, colonel of the United States Army, retired, of South Paris. Mr. Pierce was born in Bethel and graduated from West Paris High School, receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Maine and his master's degree from Gorham State

Teachers College. He also attended the National War College. He was a career officer with the United States Army, attaining the rank of colonel and retiring from the United States Army Reserves. He was a business education teacher and coach at Old Orchard Beach High School and Oxford Hills High School, retiring in 1980. He was also the director of Oxford Hills Technology - Region 11 School for several years. Mr. Pierce was past commander and quartermaster of the VFW Maine Floyd A. Harlow Jr. Post 9787, a member of the American Legion Foster-Carroll Post 72, the Joshua L. Chamberlain Camp #69 of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Military Officers Association of America. He was one of the people instrumental in the decision to locate a Maine Veterans' Home in South Paris. He was also past master of Saccarappa Masonic Lodge in

Westbrook, a member of St. Alban Commandery, Oxford Council Royal and Select Masters and the Oxford County Shrine Club. He belonged to the Masons, the Oxford County Retired Teachers Association, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the AARP and the NRA and he was a former selectman for the Town of Paris. He was a trustee of the Norway/Paris Solid Waste Board and received the community service award from the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce. He will greatly missed and long remembered by his family, his neighbors and his friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 403)