Legislative record house appendix

Samuel Butler, of Winterport, for his dedicated service to the Town of Winterport as a member of the Board of Selectmen and Town Council for almost 25 years. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Butler for his commitment to the citizens of Winterport; (HLS 1303)

Courtney Langley, of Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class of Lawrence High School. We extend our congratulations to Courtney on this achievement; (HLS 1304)

Christopher Low, of Fairfield, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class of Lawrence High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Christopher on this achievement; (HLS 1305)

William R. "Rick" Wilson, of Readfield, on the occasion of his retirement as principal of Manchester Elementary School after 28 years of dedicated service. Mr. Wilson is the principal of Mt. Vernon Elementary School. He was the music director for Community School District 10 for 4 years. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Wilson for his commitment to the youth of the State; (HLS 1306)

the veterans of the United States Armed Forces who reside in Manchester. They served faithfully to protect the citizens of the United States in times of war and of peace. We acknowledge these veterans' dedicated service to their State and Nation, and we send them our appreciation for their sacrifices; (HLS 1307)

Linda Davis, of Fayette, on the occasion of her retirement after 32 years of service to the Jay School Department as a Business Teacher. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Davis for her dedication to the youth of the State and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 1308)

Linda Peterson, of Belgrade, on the occasion of her retirement after 21 years of service to the Jay School Department as a Librarian. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Peterson for her dedication to the youth of the State and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 1309)

Ian Wilcox, of Livermore Falls, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class at Livermore Falls High School. Ian has played soccer, basketball and baseball and competed in track. He has been an active member of the National Honor Society and was a representative in the Student Senate, serving as secretary and treasurer. He has also participated in band. We extend our congratulations to Ian on this achievement; (HLS 1310)

Thomas Ventrella, of Livermore Falls, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class at Livermore Falls High School. Thomas has been vice-president of his class during his sophomore, junior and senior years and vice-president of the Varsity Club his senior year. He has been active in the National Honor Society, served his church as a youth minister and volunteered as a soccer coach to elementary school students. Thomas is an accomplished athlete, serving as captain of his school's soccer and basketball teams. We extend our congratulations to Thomas on this achievement; (HLS 1311)

the King Middle School "Small Acts of Courage" Expeditionary Learning team of 2009-2010 on the honored occasion of the publication of its multivolume Maine oral history compendium, "Maine Memories of the Civil Rights Movement." During the school year, 82 7th-grade students from King Middle School collected the memorabilia, testimonies and oral interviews of 22 Maine participants in the Civil Rights struggles of the 1960s. Archived and annotated in 4 digital volumes, the documents have been donated by the students to the African American Archives of the Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine at the University of Southern Maine for the benefit of future scholars. We salute the students of King Middle School on the preservation of the history and heritage of an era that forever changed Maine and America. The compendium will now serve as a resource and inspiration for future generations of students in Portland, Longfellow's beloved city "that is seated by the sea"; (HLS 1312)

Paula Swenson, of New Vineyard, on the occasion of her retirement from the Jay School Department as a World Language Teacher for Jay High School. Ms. Swenson joined the Jay School Department as a teacher of Spanish in 1984. She taught in the Jay schools for 26 years. Many of her former students have fond memories of Mrs. Swenson as their foreign language teacher. Her dedication for nearly 3 decades to the students of Jay is much appreciated. We wish her a full and happy retirement; (HLS 1313)

Pamela Karr, of Lincolnville, 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. We send our congratulations to Pamela on this accomplishment; (HLS 1314)

Amber Karr, of Lincolnville, 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. We send our congratulations to Amber on this accomplishment; (HLS 1315)

Erin Rollins, of Lincolnville, 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. We send our congratulations to Erin on this accomplishment; (HLS 1316)

Keyle Cronin, of Buxton, who has earned the distinction of being named the Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School. Keyle is planning on attending the University of Maine Farmington to major in Elementary Education. She participated in indoor track, swimming and

outdoor track. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Amnesty International. Keyle is a senior girl scout and a member of The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. She volunteers for the Center for Therapeutic Recreations and teaches swimming. We extend our congratulations to Keyle on this achievement; (HLS 1317)

Benjamin Hall, of Buxton, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class of

Bonny Eagle High School. Benjamin is planning on attending Hamilton College. He played tennis, was active on the math team and the robotics team and was a member of the National Honor Society. He has volunteered for the Hollis Lego robotics program and the Animal Refuge League. We extend our congratulations to Benjamin on this achievement; (HLS 1318)

Whitney Poulin, of Corinna, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class of Nokomis Regional High School. Whitney plans to pursue a major in music at the University of Southern Maine. We commend Whitney for her dedication to academics and extend our congratulations to her on this outstanding accomplishment; (HLS 1319)

Heidi Wyman, of Palmyra, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class of Nokomis Regional High School. Heidi plans to pursue a major in engineering management with a concentration in environmental engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. We commend Heidi for her dedication to academics and extend our congratulations to her on this outstanding accomplishment; (HLS 1320)

Emily Christensen, of Rangeley, who has earned the distinction of being named the Valedictorian of the 2010 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School. We extend our congratulations to Emily on this achievement; (HLS 1321)

Jacob Simonds, of Rangeley, who has earned the distinction of being named the co-Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School. We extend our congratulations to Jacob on this achievement; (HLS 1322)

Katrina Carignan, of Rangeley, who has earned the distinction of being named the co-Salutatorian of the 2010 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School. We extend our congratulations to Katrina on this achievement; (HLS 1323)

the annual Rockland North Atlantic Blues Festival, as it celebrates the popular American music form on July 8 and 9, 2010 in Harbor Park, Rockland, overlooking picturesque Rockland Harbor. We join the City of Rockland and blues fans from across the country in thanking Paul Benjamin and Jamie Isaacson for their dedicated efforts in bringing blues music to Rockland. Some of the top names in blues music are performing at this festival, one of the most prestigious on the East Coast. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Benjamin and Mr. Isaacson and send them our best wishes for continued success; (HLS 1324)

Andrew Taber, of Bangor, an expert watch repairman who ran a business in downtown Bangor for nearly 60 years. Mr. Taber was born in Bangor and spent most of his life in the Queen City. He graduated from Bangor High School and went on to study at the Waltham School of Watchmaking in Massachusetts. Mr. Taber taught at the Waltham School of Watchmaking until 1948 and then returned to Bangor to open Taber's Watch Repair. He was an outdoorsman who spent many days at his camp on Beech Hill Pond and enjoyed telling stories of the Bangor he grew up in. Mr. Taber will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends and the community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1325)

Mary Staples, a lifetime resident of Stockton Springs. Mrs. Staples attended the one-room Prospect Elementary School and graduated from Stockton Springs High School in 1955. She attended Gorham State Teachers College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. She taught at each of the elementary schools in the former SAD 56, but spent most of her career at Frankfort Elementary School. In 1989 she was awarded the school district's Outstanding Elementary Teacher Award. Mrs. Staples and her husband Basil were among the founding members of the Stockton Springs Community Library, and Mrs. Staples served as its director and unofficial head librarian. Mrs. Staples enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, working in her many gardens, travelling and watching the Red Sox, Celtics and Black Bear hockey games. Mrs. Staples will be deeply missed by her loving family, her friends, her colleagues and the community; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1326)

Carleton J. Mackin, of Millinocket, beloved husband, father and grandfather. Mr. Mackin was a Korean War veteran and worked for the Millinocket Public Works Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1327)

James Davis, of Sabattus, an eighth-grade student at Sabattus Central School, who won the 2010 Maine Geography Bee. This year marked the third time James competed at the state level and the fifth time he won his school competition. He will go on to represent Maine at the 22nd Annual National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. We congratulate James on his remarkable victory and we send him our best wishes on his future endeavors; (HLS 1328)

Della Bellefleur, of Van Buren, on the occasion of her retirement after 40 years of dedicated service with Maine School Administrative District No. 24. Ms. Bellefleur spent 33 years as an elementary school teacher and 7 years as an education technician. We extend our appreciation to Ms. Bellefleur for her commitment to the youth of the State and wish her well in her future endeavors; (HLS 1329)

John F. Parent, of Van Buren, on the occasion of his retirement after 40 years as an outstanding educator, coach and community leader in the St. John Valley. Mr. Parent started his career with Maine School Administrative District No. 24 as an education technician and later became a kindergarten teacher. He coached basketball, baseball and softball. Mr. Parent was the president and chief negotiator of the Van Buren Education Association and a teacher representative to the school board. He helped with Special Olympics Maine, the Van Buren Budget Committee, St. Bruno-St. Remi Parish Council and the Van Buren Recreation Department. We extend to Mr. Parent our appreciation for his commitment to the youth of the State and the St. John Valley region and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1330)

the following students who are the top ten students of the 2010 graduating class at Mt. Ararat High School: Danielle E. Smith, Morgan B. Kinney, Kristina S. Johnson, Emily A. Bowie, Daniel J. Van Note, Benjamin S. Grotton, Evelyn S. Dickinson, Rebekah M. Bryer, Audrey R. Petteruti and Linnea S. Tilberg. We extend our congratulations to them and send them our best wishes; (HLS 1331)

Rita Aromaa, of Rumford, a special education teacher at Meroby Elementary School, on the occasion of her retirement after 26 years. Ms. Aromaa began her professional life as a pediatric nurse in Massachusetts. When she and her husband Karl moved to Maine in 1982, she began her teaching career as

an educational technician at the former Hope School in Rumford. We congratulate Rita Aromaa on her retirement and send her our best wishes; (HLS 1332)

Steve LaPointe, of Rumford, who has coached his 300th victory in his baseball coaching career. Mr. LaPointe, who was recently inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame, teaches at SAD #43 and has been the varsity baseball coach at Rumford High School and Mountain Valley High School since 1981. We

congratulate him on his achieving this milestone win in his career and we send him our best wishes; (HLS 1333)

Laura Toothaker, of Phillips, who was named the 2010 Unit Member of the Year by the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Maine. The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women's service organization in the world, with nearly 1 million members. Affiliated with the American Legion, the Auxiliary is a veterans' service organization with members in nearly 10,000 communities. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels, focusing on three major areas: veterans, young people and the community. Ms. Toothaker has been a member of the Auxiliary for 65 years and served as the Unit Chaplain, vice president and president of the Prescott/Fairbanks Unit in Phillips. We congratulate Laura Toothaker on her receiving this well-deserved designation and we send her our best wishes; (HLS 1334)

Joel A. Potvin, of Biddeford. Mr. Potvin was born and raised in Biddeford and was an excellent student and athlete at Biddeford High School. He played football, baseball and basketball. He was a graduate of Colby College and worked for 8 years at Ventron in Danvers, Massachusetts. Mr. Potvin recently celebrated his 20th anniversary working at Evonik-Cyro, LLC in Sanford. He was active in the community and was heavily involved in youth sports. He will be greatly missed and long remembered by his loving wife Marie, his family and his many friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 1335)

the beloved memory of Beatrice Lucy Farmer Milewski, of Strong, the Instrumental Music Director for School Administrative District No. 58. Ms. Milewski attended a one-room schoolhouse in Temple and attended the Northern Conservatory of Music in Bangor. Her goal when she was hired as music director in 2001 was to establish a band program and to have her band play at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. With support from parents, students and administrators, in September 2006 her dream came true, and she and 27 Mt. Abram students played on stage at Universal Studios. The music program Ms. Milewski started is still growing due to her dedication, talents, knowledge and optimism. Ms. Milewski will be remembered for her efforts to share her love for music with her students and the world; (HLS 1336)

Mary Kroth-Brunet, of Gorham, who has been named the Gorham Business and Civic Exchange 2010 Business Person of the Year. Mrs. Kroth-Brunet and her husband Michel own and operate Back in Motion Physical Therapy. She has been an active member of the Gorham Business and Civic Exchange and served as its president and as secretary of its board of directors. Mrs. Kroth-Brunet was the initiator and chair of the Gorham Gala, an event that has raised thousands of dollars for Gorham organizations such as the Baxter Memorial Library, the Gorham Fire Department, Shaw Park, the Gorham Educational Foundation and the Gorham Food Pantry. She also volunteered in the Gorham schools, taught Sunday school classes and coached lacrosse. We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Kroth-Brunet for her commitment to the community and congratulate her on her receiving this award; (HLS 1337)

Jessica Abramson, of Falmouth, a student at Falmouth Middle School, 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 Jessica on her receiving this honor; (HLS 1338)

Ivy Mitman, of Strong, a student at Strong Elementary School, 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 Ivy on her receiving this honor; (HLS 1339)

the following students who are the top ten students of the 2010 graduating class at Telstar Regional High School: Kara Ann Zadakis, Valedictorian; Megan Jean Bonney, Salutatorian; Amy Jane Mahar; Amber Marie Davis; Mariah Jenell Susan Bundy; Roxanne Leigh Jewell; Felicia Katerie Dumont; Nicholas Kingsbury Possee; Tyler Robert Aldrich; and Samantha Grace Largess. We extend our congratulations to them and sent them our best wishes; (HLS 1340)

Arthur Ryan, of Phillips, a student at Strong Elementary School, 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 Arthur on his receiving this honor; (HLS 1341)

Laura Duran, of Falmouth, 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. We send our congratulations to her on this accomplishment; (HLS 1342)

Sol Fast, of Phillips, a student at Phillips Elementary School, 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 Sol on his receiving this honor; (HLS 1343)

Leah Civiello, of Millinocket and a member of the Millinocket Middle School Jazz Band, who received a Division IV Outstanding Musicianship Award at the Maine Music Educators Association Middle School Instrumental Jazz Festival for her solo performance on the alto saxophone. We congratulate Leah on her receiving this well-deserved honor; (HLS 1344)

William Landis, of Cumberland, who is stepping down as the Town of Cumberland's Director of Community Education and Recreation after approximately 20 years of service. Mr. Landis coached the youth running program, and is known as "Coach Bill" to the hundreds of young runners he coached over the years. He has organized 12 area running programs into regional meets each week, ending with a final championship meet. We acknowledge his strong commitment to the Town of Cumberland and to the State. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him; (HLS 1345)

the Kora Shriners of Southern Maine, who are teaming up with the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, to host National Shrine Awareness Day at Hadlock Field in Portland on June 6, 2010. The Portland Sea Dogs will donate a portion of each general admission ticket sold through the Shriners to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a pediatric health care system that was founded by the Shriners fraternity

and provides all care with no financial obligation to patients or their families. Kora Shriners include 2,800 members, from Kittery to greater Waterville and Winslow, and are distinguished by an enjoyment of life and a commitment to philanthropy. We send our appreciation to the Kora Shriners for their exemplary contributions to helping children everywhere, and we join with all the citizens of Maine in sending our best wishes to the Shriners and the Portland Sea Dogs as they celebrate National Shrine Awareness Day; (HLS 1346)

the Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School K-6 Chess Team, on its winning the 2010 Maine State Scholastic Team Chess Championships. This is the team's 10th state championship in the past 12 years and the team's 12th championship overall. We send our congratulations to the K-6 Chess Team on its remarkable victory, and we send the members of the team our best wishes; (HLS 1347)

Barbara Fernald, of Eliot, who is the recipient of the 2010 Fabyan Drake Good Citizen Award for her many years of dedicated public service, presented by the Eliot American Legion Post No. 188. Mrs. Fernald has volunteered at the Eliot Elementary School, has served as a Girl Scout leader and as a board member of Baran Place and has been Executive Director of Footprints Food Pantry for more than 15 years. She has been active in helping organize Eliot Festival Days and was the recipient of the 2004 Grange Community Service Award presented by the John F. Hill Grange. Her selfless work in acquiring provisions from the Good Shepherd Food Bank helped make it possible for her to have served food to over 6,000 people in 2009. We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Fernald for her commitment to the people of the State and congratulate her on her receiving this award; (HLS 1348)

the members of the Jay High School Envirothon Team, which won the 2010 Maine Envirothon Championship: students Isaac Couture, Jacob Roy, Sam Hutchinson, Kristy Macomber, Beth Moore and Lexi Deering. The competition was planned and coordinated by a team of partners from the State's soil and water conservation districts. Sixteen teams from 14 high schools from throughout Maine participated. Winning the state event qualifies the Jay High School team, whose adult advisor is Jay High School teacher Robert Taylor, to participate at the international Envirothon Competition in Fresno, California. We send our congratulations to the Jay High School Envirothon Team on its winning the State Championship and we send the members our best wishes; (HLS 1349)

Chris Nystrom, of Gorham, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 73, 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. Chris is an adult Assistant Scoutmaster. For his Eagle Scout project, Chris directed, managed and provided oversight for the building of a utility shed for the Gorham Recreation Department to be used for storage of maintenance equipment for Shaw Park. We extend our congratulations to him on this achievement; (HLS 1350)

Jake Craig, 7, of Farmington, who has won the 7th Annual Massachusetts USA Wrestling Ironman Tournament. Jake represented New England as a member of the New England Mavericks all-star team and was the only Maine wrestler to place. A first grade student at W.G. Mallett School, Jake competed against second, third and fourth graders in the 50-pound children's division and was undefeated in the takedown, freestyle and folkstyle tournaments. Additionally, Jake recently secured his second State Championship and was named "Outstanding Wrestler" for his division. He also took fifth place at the Ohio Tournament of Champions in Columbus, Ohio. We congratulate Jake on his accomplishments and commend him for his dedication to the sport of wrestling. We send him our best wishes for future success; (HLS 1351)

Nora H. Tryon, of Kennebunkport, on the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of assisting children and adults in expressing their creativity through art. Mrs. Tryon was a founding board member of Community Partners, Inc., developing an arts program for people with developmental disabilities. She was also an active board member of and master teacher for VSA arts of Maine. Mrs. Tryon taught art for 20 years to elementary and middle school children in the Biddeford School Department. She is a member of the Union of Maine Visual Artists, where she has organized and participated in numerous statewide exhibitions and continues her own career as a visual artist. We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Tryon for her contribution to the creative culture of our citizens and to the State and wish her the best in her future endeavors; (HLS 1352)