Sebasticook Valley Community Center
Farm League Announces Close To Perfect Season
The 2008 Sebasticook Valley Community Center Farm League baseball team set a team record of eleven wins and one loss this season. Pictured 1st Row: Connor Bowman, Zack Riley, Tyler Levesque, Nick Curtis, Josh Perry. 2nd Row: Matt Lyford, Jaxon Lord, Jack Peck, Owen Reed, Josh Emery, Zach Hartsgrove, Colby Fredette. Players not shown in photo: Colby Watson, Zach Donehue, Michael LaChance. 3rd Row: Coaches Eric Stitham, Rick Peck, Jim Lord, Scott Emery and Ken Fredette. The team is sponsored by Sawyer’s Dairy Bar in Newport.
Pittsfield Resident Chosen District Leader of Elks
As members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks from across the nation gathered in Anaheim, California from July 6th through July 10th, 2008 for the Order’s 144th Grande Lodge Convention, Donald A. Dow III was installed as the new leader of the North District of the Maine State Elks Association. Key issues facing the Order and new national leaders were elected. Dow is a member of the Sebasticook Valley Elks Lodge 2713 in Pittsfield.
As the Elks national representative for the area, Dow will now be responsible for working with local Elks Lodges to fulfill the Order’s longstanding commitment to promote charity and patriotism in their communities. In the position of District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler, Dow will play a vital role in the workings of the BPO Elks, with duties including the advising of Lodges on important internal and business matters, reviewing how national policy is implemented by the Lodges in the district, and assisting in the coordination and supervision of Elks’ activities on many levels. Donald A. Dow’s appointment to this key position in the Order signals the high confidence that the national officers of the BPO Elks place in his abilities.

Donald A. Dow III has been recently selected as District Leader of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Piscataquis County Area 4-H FundRaisers Planned
The public is invited to attend a 4-H benefit breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, August 3rd in Dover-Foxcroft. The event is planned at the Nor’easter Restaurant in Dover-Foxcroft with seating from 8 to 8:30 AM. Meal cost is $10 per person and includes a full breakfast with coffee. A variety of specials will be offered including omelets and breakfast casseroles. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by contacting the Nor’easter Restaurant, located on North Street, at 564-2122 and mentioning the 4-H benefit breakfast.
Piscataquis County 4-H members are currently selling Macy’s passes for the “Shop for a Cause” fundraiser sponsored by Macy’s in Bangor. You can purchase a $5 shopping pass good for 20% off your purchases at the Bangor Macy’s on Saturday, September 20th, or at any Macy’s store nationwide. The entire $5 charge for the shopping pass supports local 4-H. As an added bonus, pass-holding shoppers will have the opportunity to enter into a drawing for thousands of dollars in prizes, simply by entering their pass in the store’s drawing box. By purchasing a shopping pass, customers can support local 4-H while enjoying a day full of discounts and events throughout Macy’s.
Contact Linda Whitten at the Extension Office at 564-3301 or 1-800-287-1491 if you’re interested in purchasing a shopping pass for the “Shop for a Cause” event planned in September. Proceeds from both the breakfast and shopping fundraisers will be used to provide youth development opportunities to the 4-H youth in Piscataquis County communities.
Greater Pittsfield Area Kiwanis
The Greater Pittsfield Area Kiwanis, raising money in the community to give back to the community, meets regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 6:15 PM at Pizza Hut, located on Route 2 in Newport. The next meeting is planned on Monday, July 28th. The Greater Pittsfield Area Kiwanis serves the communities of Corinna, Newport and Pittsfield, as well as surrounding towns. For additional information, contact president Phil Brown at 368-4402.
The Foxy Ladies
Ladies who want to live life to the fullest, have fun and be a team player are invited to “come out and play” with The Foxy Ladies. The Foxy Ladies are an active chapter of the Red Hat Society. Both Pink and Red Ladies are welcome to join. Call 341-1069 for details.
Sebasticook Garden Club
The Sebasticook Garden Club meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month, March through December. Members will meet at 10 AM on Thursday, July 24th in the Palmyra Wal-Mart parking lot to take a trip to Ellie Richardson’s Daylily Nursery in Unity. Attendees are asked to bring along a bagged lunch. Contact Linda Smith at 278-4353 for additional information.
Athens Farm to Farm 5K Winners Announced
The results of the Farm to Farm 5K Road Race, sponsored by the Athens Victory Club, held on Tuesday, July 15th have been reported. The top three race winners were: 1. Matt McClintock (20.25), 2. Casey Nickerson (27.50), 3. Larry Scott (28.45). The next race is set for Tuesday, July 22nd at Sites Strawberry Farm in Athens beginning at 6 PM. The theme for this race will be “Christmas in July.” Registration opens at 5:30 PM. Farm to Farm 5K Road Races will be held each Tuesday evening throughout the summer (same time, same place), rain or shine. The entry fee is $3 per person. Strollers are welcome, but participants are asked to leave their dogs home.