Legislative record house appendix

Ed Gorham, of Randolph, on the occasion of his retirement as President of the Maine AFL-CIO after 35 years of service to Maine unions. A Peace Corps volunteer in India in the 1960s and a boilermaker by trade, Mr. Gorham has been one of the great leaders in the history of the Maine labor movement. He started out with the Maine AFL-CIO as a Legislative Liaison participating in labor committee sessions and lobbying on behalf of labor legislation. He was elected Secretary-Treasurer, serving in that position for 22 years until he was elected President of the organization in 1999. We acknowledge Mr. Gorham's commitment to his profession, to the labor movement and to the people of Maine. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his retirement; (HLS 936)

Stephen L. Mann, of Freeport. Mr. Mann's life was a catalyst for the expansion of opportunities in the Greater Brunswick area for people with Down Syndrome and other handicapping conditions. In 1966, Mr. Mann's mother founded a private program for school-aged children, the Youth Development Center in Brunswick. That developed into the Independence Association, which now serves 276 children, young people and adults through a variety of day and residential programs. Mr. Mann found lifelong friendships in the association and an outlet for his creative ability in its Spindleworks day program for the arts. His drawings, paintings, weavings and yarn works have been shown throughout Southern Maine as well as in Augusta, Bangor and Deer Isle and Boston and New York. He enjoyed swimming, shooting baskets, Sunday School at the First Parish Church, boat rides, cooking, watching wrestling matches, throwing darts, Pine Tree Summer Camp and his annual shopping trips to New Hampshire. He loved celebrations, especially his home birthday parties at Independence House in Freeport and Christmas parties with his family. Mr. Mann will be sadly missed and long remembered by his loving family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 937)

Sherman R. Boulter, of Standish, who was a longtime owner of a chicken hatchery and a grain business and who was also a home building contractor. Mr. Boulter served in local government as a member of the Standish Budget Committee. Born in Saco, educated in Limington, Mr. Boulter first worked in the poultry business with his father before going into business for himself. He was well known throughout Cumberland County and York County for delivering fresh eggs to the local stores as well as to Maine Medical Center. He retired in the late 1980s. He was married to Betty Estes, and together they raised 3 daughters. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 938)

Dorothy Randall Gaddis, of East Machias. Mrs. Gaddis grew up in Oakland and attended Williams High School. She graduated from Eastern Maine Medical Center Nursing School and the University of Maine. She married Ralph Gaddis in 1946 and they raised 3 sons. Mrs. Gaddis was actively involved with many organizations. She was a recipient of a Leon Look Volunteer Service award and helped start Down East Community Hospital. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 939)

Donald Eugene Cushing, of Pembroke. Mr. Cushing grew up in Pembroke and attended Pembroke High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II with the 182nd Infantry, American Division, earning the Purple Heart while in the Philippines. He worked for Merle Corporation in Eastport and later Bangor Hydro Electric Company, where he worked for 29 years. He married Dora Redding in 1947 and they raised 6 children. Mr. Cushing was a lifetime member of American Legion Cobscook Post No. 59, Veterans of Foreign Wars Passamaquoddy Memorial Post No. 11299 and Dennys River Sportsman's Club. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 940)

Richard Bronson, Jr., of Bangor, on the occasion of his retirement from the Brewer Fire Department. Chief Bronson served 35 years with the Brewer Fire Department, 11 of which he spent as Chief. We extend our congratulations to Chief Bronson on his retirement and send him our best wishes for his future endeavors; (HLS 941)

Ryan Leach, of Farmingdale, a senior at Hall-Dale High School, on the occasion of his scoring his 1,000th career point in

high school basketball. Ryan is the 9th student in the school's history to surpass that scoring level and is the Mountain Valley Conference's leading scorer at 23 points a game. We congratulate Ryan on his surpassing 1,000 career points and we send him our best wishes on his future endeavors; (HLS 942)

the Greater Houlton Christian Academy, a private nondenominational Christian school now in its 26th year, which is being accredited for a ten-year term by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It is the second Christian

school in the State to become accredited. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges is the nation's oldest accrediting association. We congratulate the Greater Houlton Christian Academy on its receiving this valuable and important accreditation; (HLS 943)

Alden Murphy, of Saco, Chief of the Saco Fire Department, who has been named the York County Firefighters Association 2009 Firefighter of the Year for public service. Chief Murphy began his career in emergency services as a volunteer for the Old Orchard Rescue Squad in 1972 and he joined the Saco Fire Department in 1974. He has been instrumental in helping the Saco Fire Department improve training and services. Chief Murphy has worked tirelessly to enhance the capabilities of the Saco Fire Department with the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and additional personnel. We extend our appreciation to Chief Murphy for his dedication to making the State a safer place to live and we congratulate him on his receiving this award; (HLS 944)

Peter L. Smith, of Acton, Assistant Chief of the Acton Fire Department, who has been named the York County Firefighters Association 2009 Firefighter of the Year for public service. Assistant Chief Smith has worked for the Acton Fire Department for 27 years. He prepares the equipment so that the firefighters are prepared and safe while performing their tasks. His professional attitude, desire and skills are unmatched. Assistant Chief Smith makes it his practice to make new members welcomed. We extend our appreciation to Assistant Chief Smith for his dedication to making the State a safer place to live and we congratulate him on his receiving this award; (HLS 945)

Ken Thorpe, a firefighter for the Biddeford Fire Department, who is the recipient of the Heroism Award from the York County Firefighters Association for going beyond the call of duty on February 6, 2010 in helping to save a baby from a burning building. Firefighter Thorpe, along with another firefighter, entered the second floor of a burning building and, without the protection of a hand line or safety search ropes, began to search for the child. The 2 firefighters crawled under the fire, went beyond the fire area, got the child and returned back. We send our appreciation to Firefighter Thorpe for going beyond the call of duty in helping to save the life of a young child and we congratulate him on his receiving this well-deserved award; (HLS 946)

Derick Ouellette, a firefighter for the Biddeford Fire Department, who is the recipient of the Heroism Award from the York County Firefighters Association for going beyond the call of duty on February 6, 2010 in helping to save a baby from a burning building. Firefighter Ouellette, along with another firefighter, entered the second floor of a burning building and, without the protection of a hand line or safety search ropes, began to search for the child. The 2 firefighters crawled under the fire, went beyond the fire area, got the child and returned back. We send our appreciation to Firefighter Ouellette for going beyond the call of duty in helping to save the life of a young child and we congratulate him on his receiving this well-deserved award; (HLS 947)

George Gorman, Chief of the South Berwick Fire Department, who has been named the York County Firefighters Association 2009 Firefighter of the Year for public service. Chief Gorman began his career with the South Berwick Fire Department in 1966 and was appointed chief in 1970. Before that, Chief Gorman served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and then as a firefighter on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's fire department. He has dedicated the better part of his life to serving the citizens of South Berwick and continues to do his job with great pride. We extend our appreciation to Chief Gorman for his dedication to making the State a safer place to live and we congratulate him on his receiving this award; (HLS 948)

Lisa Hanscom-Winger, of Trenton, who was named the 2009 Firefighter of the Year for the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department. Captain Hanscom-Winger has been a member of the Trenton Volunteer Fire Department for 7 years. She is a member of the training committee, secretary for the department and chair of the Hancock County Firefighters' Association Training and Education Committee. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her on this achievement; (HLS 949)

Ken Worden, of Ellsworth, who was named the 2009 Ellsworth Firefighter of the Year. Lieutenant Worden has been a member of the Ellsworth Fire Department since 1986, and he is president of the Senator Hale Hose Company. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this achievement; (HLS 950)

Jacqueline Marie Maranda Dumas, of Rumford, longtime dedicated member of the community. Mrs. Dumas was born in Rumford and graduated from Stephens High School. She went on to proudly serve her country in World War II as a United States Navy WAVE and also served as a member of the United States Army Reserve during the Korean conflict. She married Paul R. Dumas, Sr., in Rumford after World War II and they had two sons. Mrs. Dumas lived in the town of Coburn Gore for many years after her husband retired from the United States Army. She worked at Oxford Paper Company, was a translator and transcriptionist for the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C., taught English to French-speaking students in Quebec and was United States Postmistress in Coburn Gore. Mrs. Dumas will be greatly missed and long remembered by her loving family and those whose lives she touched; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 951)

Helen Langlais, of Cushing, a prominent champion of the Maine art community. Born Helen Friend in Skowhegan, she was a graduate of the University of Maine and earned a master's degree at Ohio University in 1953. In 1955, she married Bernard Langlais, an artist originally from Old Town. They settled in New York City, but bought a summer cottage in Cushing. In 1966, Mr. and Mrs. Langlais purchased an 80-acre farm in Cushing as their year-round home. Mrs. Langlais took a job as a teacher at Cushing Elementary School, while her husband pursued his art. After Mr. Langlais died in 1977, Mrs. Langlais devoted herself to preserving and promoting her late husband's artistic legacy and championing young artists. Mrs. Langlais was instrumental in creating Maine's first-in-the-nation artist's estate tax law, which allows payment of estate taxes in works of art. She also arranged for Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville to receive her late husband's work and the Cushing property. Helen Langlais will be greatly missed and long remembered by those whose lives she touched; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 952)

the following members of the Livermore Falls High School Boys Basketball Team, who won the 2010 Maine Class C Sportsmanship Award: players Tom Ventrella, Hunter Brett, Willie Brown, Sam Chabot, Nate Michaud, Chandler White, Derek Castonguay, Khyle Whittemore, Jacob Keene, Mike Castonguay,

Mike Armstrong, Mike Anctil, Ian Wilcox and Bryan Maurais; head coach Travis Magnusson, coaches Tyler Tracy, Tim Madden and Bill White; and athletic director Sally Boivin. We extend our congratulations to the members of the team on its receiving this important award; (HLS 953)

John "Jack" May, of Pittsfield, upon his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield after more than 10 years of dedicated service. Under his leadership, the hospital has grown, adding

programs and services to meet the needs of the people of the Sebasticook Valley region. We acknowledge his service and commitment to the hospital and to the community, and we send Mr. May our congratulations and best wishes on his retirement; (HLS 954)

Mary Lou Nelson, of New Sweden, for her 50 years of service to the community and Cary Medical Center in Caribou. Born and raised in New Sweden, Ms. Nelson graduated from Caribou High School and attended the University of Maine. In 1960, with the help of a colleague and the support of a hospital pathologist, Ms. Nelson developed the Cary Memorial Hospital medical laboratory. Four years later, she became the lab's manager, a position she held during the hospital's transition to Cary Medical Center in 1978. A recipient of the first Cary Manager of the Year Award, Ms. Nelson was named one of three Employees of the Decade in 1998. She took part in establishing the most successful blood donor program in Aroostook County while also helping to institute a cholesterol screening clinic at the Cary Medical Center Health Fair. This event has screened more than 10,000 people, assisting in the identification of potential health risks. Ms. Nelson is a cancer survivor, displaying personal courage in her battle with breast cancer with the caring encouragement of hospital staff, physicians and community residents. She is a charter member of the Caribou Choral Society and founder of the Nelson Piano Education Center. We acknowledge Ms. Nelson's 50 years of distinguished service to Cary Medical Center, where she is the longest-tenured staff member, and to her community. We congratulate her on her work anniversary and send her our best wishes; (HLS 955)

Matthew Winters, of Scarborough, for his 2 years of serving with honor on the Community Partners, Inc. Lead Team. With support from Community Partners, Inc. and Community Integration Services, Matt enjoys his independence and citizenship. After accepting his nomination to the Lead Team, Matt won the election for a 2-year term. He was involved with organizing a conference and helping to make decisions regarding place, time and activities, as well as handing out awards. We congratulate Matt on his successful completion of his 2-year term. We send him our appreciation for his good citizenship and his dedicated service to the community; (HLS 956)

Debbie Mullen, of Boothbay Harbor, who is the recipient of a gold President's Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. The award is given in recognition and appreciation of a volunteer's commitment to strengthening the Nation and for making a difference through volunteer service. Ms. Mullen is the chair for the Lincoln County Triad, which works in partnership with law enforcement, senior citizen organizations and individual senior citizens to enable them to remain in their homes and enjoy the best possible quality of life. She also is coordinator for Boothbay Region Seniors. We congratulate Ms. Mullen on her receiving this well-deserved service award; (HLS 957)

Calvin and Marjorie Carney, of South China, on the celebration of their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Carney were married in Augusta in 1940. Mr. Carney served in the 504th Military Police Battalion in Heidelberg, Germany at the end of World War II. Mr. and Mrs. Carney lived in Augusta for 20 years before they moved to South China. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Carney on this very special occasion; (HLS 958)

Goff R. French, of Smithfield, for more than 40 years of dedicated service in State Government, of which 27 years was with the Bureau of General Services. We send him our congratulations and best wishes on his retirement; (HLS 959)

Edwin E. Nickerson, of Presque Isle, a prominent and active member of his community. Mr. Nickerson was born in Presque Isle and served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and accounting from Husson College and took courses in bank management and administration at the University of New Hampshire. Mr. Nickerson had a long and distinguished career in banking, finance and promoting business in Aroostook County, dealing mainly with commercial lending, as well as offering his expertise to several other area businesses and organizations. He was recently the vice-chair and revolving loan director of the Northern Maine Development Commission, a member of the Economic Development Council of Maine, a board member of the Presque Isle Development Council, the secretary and one of the founding members of the Northern Maine Finance Corporation and, most recently, the director of economic development at the Loring Development Authority of Maine. Mr. Nickerson served as the latest chair of the Presque Isle City Council and was past president and active member of the Northern Maine Fair Association and several other local civic organizations. He was a foundation board member and great supporter of Northern Maine Community College. We acknowledge his long and dedicated commitment to his profession and to his community. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving family and many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 960)

Sonny T. F. Williams, of Topsham. Mr. Williams was born and educated in Bath and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning from overseas, he was employed as a truck driver for Sewall and Sons in Brunswick. Mr. Williams worked for the Topsham Police Department for 27 years, retiring as detective in 1996. He also worked security at the Bowdoin Mill. He was a member of the Topsham American Legion Post and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and the community he served; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 961)

Dorothy M. Larrabee, of Manchester, on the celebration of her 98th birthday, March 10, 2010. Mrs. Larrabee worked as a shoemaker for Hazzard Shoe for 2 years and for Taylor Shoe for 18 years. She retired in 1956 and moved to Florida with her husband. While in Florida, she and her husband managed the North Florida Christian Service Campground. Mrs. Larrabee moved back to Maine in 1980. She enjoys gardening and crocheting and participates in craft fairs by selling her needlework. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Larrabee on this very special occasion; (HLS 962)

the Town of Winterport, on its sesquicentennial anniversary. Incorporated on March 12, 1860, the small Waldo County community lies on the west bank of the Penobscot River and is a former shipbuilding town. Its name was derived from its fine harbor and location at the head of winter navigation on the Penobscot River. The town was formerly a part of Frankfort. The break between Frankfort and Winterport came in 1860, largely because the inhabitants in Winterport did not like to share in the repairs of the bridge over Marsh River. The river is full of

ice through the winter and has a strong current, which made repairs to the bridge expensive and constantly necessary. James Otis Kaler, known as James Otis, the writer of children's literature, was born in Winterport. The Union Meeting House, built in 1834, is of significant historical interest in the town, having a Paul Revere bell, a belfry clock and a Masons and Hamlin hand-pumped reed organ. Winterport retains a 19th-century charm that blends with modern convenience, with a thriving downtown and heavily utilized waterfront. We extend our

warmest wishes to the leaders and residents of Winterport and join with them in celebrating the town's 150th anniversary; (HLS 963)

Byron and Taffeney Davis, of Farmington, who have had the 2010 Farmington Town Report dedicated to them for their committed involvement in preserving the past and enriching the future of Farmington. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have made Farmington their home for over 20 years. Among some of his many contributions to the town, Mr. Davis was Director of the Franklin County Economic Development Office and Director of the Tri-County United Way. He chaired the Comprehensive Plan Committee from 1989 to 1993 and is presently a member of the Town of Farmington Revolving Loan Fund Board and the Parking Ordinance Committee. Mrs. Davis is a nurse and began work in the area in the emergency room at Franklin Memorial Hospital. She has managed many different departments since then, and through her involvement in nursing education she is presently the Clinical Education Instructor. She is also president of the Farmington Historical Society and was instrumental in writing a grant that provided funds to begin restoration of the North Church. She has cataloged numerous photos and documents to preserve Farmington's past. She has also volunteered on several town committee projects. We join the citizens of Farmington in sending our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Davis for their commitment to their community; (HLS 964)

Genia Graham, Leyla Lacayo, Sarah Bly, Page Bly and Sgoagani Mye, for their dedicated work in serving the community by making girls and women aware of the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus. At a time when many females are unaware of HIV risk, this special team of women have been featured in a public awareness campaign called "Ask for the Test" that encourages Maine women to ask for an HIV test as part of routine care. Their efforts have educated thousands of women around the State and have helped to stop the spread of HIV. March 10, 2010 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day and it is a fitting tribute to the commitment of Ms. Graham, Ms. Lacayo, Mrs. Bly, Ms. Bly and Ms. Mye that they be recognized during the week of the national awareness day; (HLS 965)

the Mt. Blue High School Boys Wrestling Team, on its receiving the 2010 Class A East Sportsmanship Award. We extend our congratulations to the members of the team on receiving this important award; (HLS 966)

Robert O'Connor, of Farmington, who was named the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class A Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year. Coach O'Connor coaches wrestling at Mt. Blue High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his receiving this well-deserved award; (HLS 967)

the following members of the Mt. Blue High School Girls Nordic and Alpine Ski Teams: Alex Allen, Hannah Allen, Shelby Aseltne, Janel Brooks, Addie Cullenberg, Caitlin Douglass, Molly Fissette, Ruth Leopold, Shireen Luick, Emily Ramsey, Deanna Richards, Emily Roberts, Emily Deane, Amanda Hall, Abbi Davis, Eliza Richard, Heather Farrington, Abbey Ellis, Katie Lewis, Hannah Gibson, Karen Maranon, Segolene Berckmans and Marijo Hakkarainen; coach Mark Cyr; and assistant coach Rick Hardy. The Alpine team won the Class A State Championship and the Nordic and Alpine teams were overall combined Class A State Champions. We extend our congratulations to the teams on these accomplishments; (HLS 968)

David Nordstrom, of Wilton, who was selected as the 2010 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Nordic Ski Coach of the Year. He coaches at Mt. Blue High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on his receiving this well-deserved award; (HLS 969)

Mark Cyr, of Farmington, who was selected as the 2010 Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Alpine Ski Co-Coach of the Year. He has been the Mt. Blue High School Alpine Ski Coach for many years. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Coach Cyr for his receiving this well-deserved award; (HLS 970)

the following members of the Mt. Blue High School Boys Nordic and Alpine Ski Teams: Tim Andrews, Richie Brooks, Jake Correll, Kelton Cullenberg, Jared Foster, Brody Hines, Jonah Jones, North Kay, Zach Veayo, Nick Wilkins, Harris Roberts, Alex Witt, Sam Prentiss, Dean Ellis, Alex Chandler, Shane Smith, Robert Cesar and Shawn Macguire; coach Mark Cyr; and assistant coach Rick Hardy. The Alpine team won the Class A State Championship and the Nordic and Alpine teams were overall combined Class A State Champions. We extend our congratulations to the teams on these accomplishments; (HLS 971)