LEGISLATIVE RECORD - HOUSE APPENDIX
December 1, 2004 to December 5, 2006
APPENDIX TO THE LEGISLATIVE RECORD
122ND MAINE LEGISLATURE
Perley Beane, of Waterville, who is retiring after 14 years as the Community Development Director for the Town of Madison. We extend our appreciation to Mr. Beane for his dedicated service to the community and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 1)
Emily Robertson, of Woodland, a member of Girl Scout Troop No. 002, 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 extend our congratulations to Emily on this accomplishment; (HLS 2)
the members of the Gorham High School Girls Soccer Team, who have won the 2004 Class B Soccer Championship. We extend our congratulations to the members of the team and to the school on their championship season; (HLS 3)
George Gordon, of Fairfield, co-owner of the downtown Waterville stores Maine Made & More and Adams and Worth, who is the recipient of the Maine Downtown Leadership Award given annually by the Maine Downtown Center. We extend our congratulations to Mr. Gordon on his receiving this award; (HLS 4)
Jeff Charles, of Strong, who was named one of the 4 top deer hunting guides by Field & Stream magazine. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Charles on his receiving this honor; (HLS 5)
Chief Civil Deputy Clyde Barker, of Strong, who was honored by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and members of his community for his 43 years of continuous service to the department. We send our congratulations and best wishes to him on this occasion; (HLS 6)
Richard "Dick" Chandler, of Strong, who has been honored by the members of his community for his 46 years of service to Franklin County. We send our congratulations and best wishes to him on this occasion; (HLS 7)
Stephen McCausland, of Brunswick, who is retiring after 20 years as a member of the Brunswick Town Council. Mr. McCausland served as chair of the council for 6 years. He cochaired the committee that planned the construction of the Coastal Connector. He has been an asset to the town council and will be missed by his fellow councilors as well as the citizens. We extend our appreciation to Mr. McCausland for his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Brunswick; (HLS 8)
Maya De Groote and her 6th-grade class at Boothbay Region Elementary School. They are winners of the "energy savings tips for home and school" contest held by Governor Baldacci's Office of Energy Independence and Efficiency. The winning tip suggested that the teacher appoint a student each week to turn off the lights when the class leaves the room. We extend our congratulations to Ms. De Groote and her 6th-grade class on their contribution; (HLS 9)
Jonathan Robert Russell, of Scarborough, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 47, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Jonathan on this accomplishment; (HLS 10)
Captain Malcolm Pierce, of Gardiner, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service with the Gardiner Fire Department as a firefighter and emergency medical technician. We extend our appreciation to Captain Pierce for his dedication to the citizens of Gardiner and wish him the best in his future endeavors; (HLS 11)
Brian Christopher Vautin, of Scarborough, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 47, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Brian on this accomplishment; (HLS 12)
Jeffrey Fenlason, of Oakland, who has been named Police Officer of the Year by the Waterville Exchange Club. Officer Fenlason is the school resource officer for the Winslow schools and worked for the Oakland Police Department for 14 years before joining the Winslow Police Department. We extend our appreciation to Officer Fenlason for his dedication to the youth of the State and congratulate him on his receiving this award; (HLS 13)
Betty Boulter, of Standish, on the occasion of her 81st birthday. Ms. Boulter was born in Limington on December 17, 1923. We send our congratulations and best wishes to her on her birthday; (HLS 14)
Roger and Madelyn Levesque, of Lisbon, on the occasion of their 55th Wedding Anniversary on December 31, 2004. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Levesque on this milestone; (HLS 15)
Thomas R. Dickerson, of Wells, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 300, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Thomas on this accomplishment; (HLS 16)
Taylor Overlock, of Owls Head, a 5th grade student at Owls Head Central School, whose energy savings tip was selected in the energy savings contest sponsored by Governor Baldacci's Office of Energy Independence and Efficiency. We send our congratulations and best wishes to Taylor on being selected as a winner; (HLS 17)
Fire Chief Jim Robertson, of Windham, on the occasion of his retirement from the Falmouth Fire Department after 18 years of service to the department and the citizens of that community. He was an effective leader and was instrumental in improving equipment, communications and facilities during his tenure. Previously, he was a longtime firefighter for the City of Portland, attaining the rank of deputy chief. We send Fire Chief Jim Robertson our congratulations and best wishes on his retirement; (HLS 18)
Brenda Hill, of Avon, on being named Employee of the Year at the Strong Nursing Home. She has worked at the Strong Nursing Home for 5 years, having started as night nurse and later becoming the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing Services. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Ms. Hill on her receiving this honor; (HLS 19)
the following members of the Mt. Blue High School Electric Car Team, of Farmington, on setting a world record at the Electrathon National Speed Trials in Loudon, New Hampshire, a week after the team crashed their first vehicle: Instructor John McDonald, driver Nate Pickerall, Alex Prentiss, technical advisor Gil Riley, driver Greg Allen, Principal Greg Potter, J. Pinkham, Verne Pressey and Robert Blake. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to the team on this accomplishment; (HLS 20)
Andrew Edwards, of Dyer Brook, a member of Boy Scout Troop #202, who has attained the rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to him on this achievement; (HLS 21)
the Boothbay Region Water District, on the occasion of its receiving top honors in the "disinfected division" at the Maine Rural Water Association's 18th Annual Drinking Water Taste Test. We extend our congratulations to the Boothbay Region Water District on this accomplishment; (HLS 22)
Wendell Stadig, of Levant, recipient of the Helicopter Association International's Aviation Maintenance Safety Award for 2004. This prestigious award pays tribute to helicopter mechanics and technicians worldwide who have 5 or more years of accident-free and violation-free professional helicopter maintenance experience. Mr. Stadig is a mechanical technician with LifeFlight of Maine and has been involved with aircraft maintenance for more than 20 years. We thank him for his dedication to saving lives in every corner of the State; (HLS 23)
Joseph Clark, of Millinocket, for his 8 years of dedicated and outstanding service to the people of the State of Maine in the House of Representatives during the 118th, 119th, 120th and 121st Legislatures. We send our appreciation to him for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the democratic process and extend our best wishes to him in his future endeavors; (HLS 24)
Rita Mailhot, of Sanford, who is retiring after 40 years as a registered nurse. Ms. Mailhot worked in the operating room at H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford. She has spent countless hours helping her extended family without expecting anything in return. We send our appreciation to Ms. Mailhot for her dedicated service and commitment to the citizens of Sanford; (HLS 25)
Tetrault's Market, of Brunswick, a mainstay of Brunswick's Franco-American community for more than 75 years, as it closes its doors on December 31, 2004. Tetrault's Market was opened in 1928 by Ludger Messier, the uncle of the current owner, Paul Tetrault and his wife Cathy Tetrault. Tetrault's Market exemplified the best of Maine's small businesses as it served its community and provided a meeting place for the neighborhood. We extend our congratulations to Paul and Cathy Tetrault on their retirement and we send them our best wishes; (HLS 26)
Priscilla R. White, of Avon, on her 80th Birthday, October 23, 2004. Mrs. White is a grandmother and the mother of Rose, Tammie, Timothy and Mark. The 2 sisters planned a surprise celebration, as this was Rose's first visit back to Maine since 1987. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. White on this special occasion; (HLS 27)
Peter W. Cox, of Georgetown, a cofounder of the Maine Times. Mr. Cox and his partner John N. Cole founded the statewide weekly magazine in 1968. He served as publisher, then editor and publisher through 1985, when he sold the paper. He stayed on for a year and returned as editor in 1993-94, continuing his column until 2000. The Maine Times developed a national reputation for its excellent coverage. After Peter left the paper, he devoted his energies to public policy affecting Maine. Peter served on the boards of the Maine Civil Liberties Union, Maine Audubon Society and Portland Museum of Art and was an advisor from Maine to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We acknowledge his vast contribution to the State of Maine. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 28)
Don and Ann Pilcher, of Orono, for their many years of community service to the Town of Orono. Mr. and Mrs. Pilcher have devoted time to the Orono High School, the University of Maine and the Orono Democrats and to many civic organizations in the Orono area. The Town of Orono has changed for the better because of Don and Ann Pilcher. Their generous contributions as educators, environmentalists, community leaders and Democrats make their legacy far-reaching and long-lasting. We extend our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Pilcher for their contributions to the Town of Orono and wish them well in their new adventures in Washington State; (HLS 29)
Everett L. "Larry" Palleschi, Jr., of Monmouth, who is retiring after 34 years with the Monmouth Fire Department. Larry joined the department in 1970. He served on several fire department committees. Larry's energy and dedication will be missed by fellow firefighters of the department as well as by his friends and neighbors in Monmouth and the surrounding communities. We extend our appreciation to Larry for his dedication to the citizens of Monmouth and the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 30)
Captain Everett L. Palleschi, Sr., of Monmouth, on his retirement after 50 years with the Monmouth Fire Department. Captain Palleschi joined the department in 1954 and has served in many capacities, including being a firefighter, crew chief of Engine 4, captain of Engine 4 and captain of Engine 1. He was also a very active member of the "Red Phone Fire Department Dispatch System" and a member of many fire department committees. His energy and dedication will be missed by fellow members of the department as well as friends and neighbors in Monmouth and the surrounding communities. We extend our appreciation to Captain Palleschi for his dedication to the citizens of Monmouth and the State and wish him well in his future endeavors; (HLS 31)
Dottie Melanson, of Falmouth, who has been recognized by the Maine Democratic Party for her many years of service as the State Party Chair, National Committeewoman and long-time chair of the Cumberland County Democratic Committee. We admire her dedication to the principles of fairness and equality for all Maine citizens. Dottie Melanson has given generously of her time to various organizations in our State that are working to protect civil liberties and civil rights. We acknowledge her efforts to assist Maine citizens to become involved in the political process. We send our appreciation to her for her commitment to the people of the State of Maine; (HLS 32)
Sergeant Thomas John Dostie, of Somerville, whose death during an explosion at a mess hall in Mosul, Iraq has shocked and saddened citizens throughout the State and nation. Sgt. Dostie was a member of the 133rd Engineering Battalion and had transferred out of the 152nd maintenance Company in Camp Keyes, Augusta. He had received his SCBA firefighter certification just prior to leaving for Iraq. He was active in the Somerville Volunteer Fire Department and recently joined the Windsor Fire Department. We join others in Sgt. Dostie's community and throughout the State in extending our deepest sympathy to his beloved parents, Michael Dostie and Margaret Dostie, his loving family, his friends, neighbors and coworkers; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 33)
Daniel McDermott, of Gorham, a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 817, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. We extend our congratulations to Daniel on this accomplishment; (HLS 34)
Sergeant Lynn Robert Poulin, Sr., of Freedom, whose death during an explosion at a mess hall in Mosul, Iraq has shocked and saddened citizens throughout the State and nation. A member of the Maine Army National Guard for 23 years, Sgt. Poulin is remembered by his family and many friends as being very kind, generous and friendly. We join others in Sgt. Poulin's community and throughout the State in extending our deepest sympathy to Sgt. Poulin's beloved wife, Jeanne Poulin, his sons, Michael and Lynn Robert, Jr., his 2 stepchildren, Ryan and Cindy, and other members of his loving family; (IN MEMORIAM) (HLS 35)