PANCAKE
BREAKFASTTroop 800 Fundraiser
Submitted by: Scoutmaster Tom Wiley, Troop 800 (3/1/10)
PANCAKE
BREAKFAST
at APPLEBEE’S In North Windham
March 20th 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Cost for breakfast will be only $5.
All proceeds will benefit our own Troop 800 Scouts
We hope you can join us.
Raymond Village Library News
Submitted by: Sheila Jacobson (2/22/09)
At a Glance
Wednesday, March 5 – Dr. Seuss Night, 6:30pm at
JSMS.
Wednesday, March 24 – Flower Arranging, 6:00pm at the library.
Wednesday, March 31 – Book Group, 7:00pm at the library.
Sunday, April 4 – Easter, library will be closed.
Dr. Seuss Night
The annual Dr. Seuss Party is a not-to-be-missed event! There will be games, craft, storytelling, prizes and lots of fun for everyone. There is no age limit and is planned as a family event. So mark those calendars for Friday, March 5. The fun Begins at 6:30 at the Raymond Elementary School. See you there!!
Flower Arranging Class
Jessica Fay, of the Raymond Village Florist, will teach a special class on flower arranging at the Raymond Village Library on Wednesday, March 24, beginning at 6:00pm. The group will learn how to create a unique “Spring Package”. The cost for the class is $20.00 and includes a reusable, clear glass square box vase, flowers and ribbon for the package bow. With a little creativity, which Jessica Fay will share – the “Package” can be adapted to brighten any occasion or season.
There will be a sign-up sheet available at the library beginning Sunday, March 7 for those who which to register. Payment for the class will be due at time of registration. Class size is limited to 15, so be sure to get your name on that list.
Book Group
The reading group will meet at the library on Wednesday, March 31 to discuss,
The Zoo-Keepers Wife, by Dianne Ackerman. This is a true story of how the
keepers of the Warsaw Zoo saved hundreds of people from the Nazi hands. It’s a
tale of people, animals, acts of compassion and what it means to be “humane”.
Please join us for an interesting evening. Copies of the book will be available
upon request at the library. For more information, call the library at 655-4283.
Visit the Young Adult Book Section at the Raymond Village Library
Written by a Raymond 7th grader.
The young adult section at the Raymond Village Library offers an immense variety to teen readers. It holds any genre that a reader may be looking for, whether it’s fiction or comedy and at any age level. The library does a wonderful job of keeping up with the newest and most popular books. I’ve discovered many wonderful books and series in the young adult section. Most recently, I read A Great and Terrible Beauty, which is part of a trilogy written by Libba Bray. The series takes place in the late 1800’s and even though I normally like more modern stories, these ended up being some of my favorite books of all time.
The library also has a website that allows everyone to borrow audio books for free by downloading them onto your iPod. Happy Reading!
New Gardening Books
Even though there is still snow on the ground, Spring is less than 30 days away and most of us can’t wait to see the first buds on the trees and spring flowers break through the earth. It’s definitely time to get those gardening books out and start planning.
Last summer there was a special plant sale honoring Scott Libby and the proceeds from this sale have been used to add gardening and landscaping books to the library’s collection. Some available for loan are: The Family Kitchen Garden, The Ever-Blooming Flower Garden and Designing the Maine Landscape.
Paper Products for Pardons
Due to the large number of overdue items, the Raymond Village Library is asking patrons to return them, guilt free, during the month of March. During amnesty month, you may help by donating paper products, such as facial tissue, paper towels and toilet tissue which will be given to the Raymond Food Pantry, along with the monies collected from the conscience jar in the library.
By doing this you are helping your community in two ways: returning library items so others may enjoy them, and aiding those less fortunate in this difficult economic times, by contributing to the Raymond Food Pantry.
Raymond Community Garden
Wow! It is March already. Even though the ground will soon thaw and we will be enjoying the outdoors using slightly less clothing, it is still hard to think about gardening just yet. But we are. The library is proud to be the lead sponsor of the Raymond Community Garden (RCG). This spring, the little unused field on the other side of the parking lot will turn into a garden that will be growing tomatoes, green beans, snow peas, spinach, carrots, basil and other wonderful fresh organic vegetables and herbs.
Would you like to learn to garden? Do you know how to garden but don’t have a space at your house for one of your own? Would you like to share what you know about gardening with others? Are you interested in helping feed the hungry? (Part of the produce we grow will go to the Raymond Food Pantry.) If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we want you to join us!
What do you have to do? Just email me and tell me you are interested in learning more. I will send you our RCG newsletter and from there you can decide how or if you would like to be involved. We will have seminars on gardening and hands-on learning opportunities. We still have space in our garden, so if you are interested in having a plot in the garden, email me soon, as the space is limited.
If you are not a gardener, we hope you will come visit our garden and cheer us on while we grow local food to benefit our bodies, the environment and feed the hungry!
If you are interested in finding out more or know of someone else who might be interested, email me: Leigh Walker, lwalker@maine.rr.com.
Gardening Seminar
Get ready for the gardening season! Join us for
Seed Starting and Garden Planning, with speaker, Norm Steele, Master Gardener,
Cumberland County, Maine. This will take place on Wednesday, March 17th at 6:30
at the Raymond Village Community Church at 27 Main Street in Raymond.
Come learn everything you need to know about starting seeds and planning your
garden for 2010. For more information, please contact Leigh Walker at 655-2135.
This is sponsored by the Raymond Village Church in conjunction with the Raymond
Village Library. All interested gardeners or want-to-be-gardeners are welcome.
Nomination Papers Available
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk (2/5/10)
The 2010 Annual
Town Meeting will be Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Jordan Small Middle
School gymnasium and our election will be Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the JSMS gym
from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Nomination papers will be available beginning March 16, 2010 at the Town Office.
Offices to be elected are Selectmen two seats for 3-year terms and three seats
on the Budget/Finance Committee for 3-year terms. The nomination papers must be
returned to the Town Clerk’s Office by Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 12:00 pm
noon.
2010 Lions Club Scholarship
Submitted by: Bob Fey (2/5/10)
The application form for the 2010 Raymond Lions Club college scholarship is now available. Click here for a link to the form. Applications are due by May 14th. Any questions can be emailed to Betty McDermott at fmcderm@maine.rr.com.
State of Maine Unclaimed Property Website
Submitted by: Louise Lester (1/29/10)
Any unclaimed property, whether it comes from insurance, bank accounts, safety deposit boxes, sales tax etc, is listed annually by the Maine Treasurer’s office. See if you have any funds waiting for you on the website. If you do the website informs you how to claim it.
www.maine.gov/treasurer/unclaimed_property
Tassel Top Cabin Rental
Submitted by: Ranger Sue (1/24/10)
As we sit surrounded by snow our thoughts may be beginning to drift forward to spring and summer. Imagine yourself sitting on the most beautiful beach, or relaxing by your very own campfire pit surrounded by whispering pines and sleeping in your rustic log cabin at night. Where would you find all this and more....where would the place for the perfect and unique "staycation" be? Why Tassel Top Park, of course!! We have daily and weekly rates during May, June, Sept and Oct (fall reservations must be made by the end of August) and weekly only during July and August. All buildings have been newly renovated and updated with the rustic flavor preserved. For more information on the park or cabin rentals see our web page or to book time in the cabins please contact Ranger Sue at 310-0482 or leave a message at 207-655-4742 ex 32. We look forward to hearing from you!
Compost Bin Order Deadline April 30th (updated)
Submitted by: Louise Lester (1/20/10)
You have until April 30th to place your order for the Maine Resource Recovery Association compost bin sale. Orders will be taken at the Town Office at $38.50 each (tax included). Checks should be written to “MRRA” (Maine Resource Recovery Association).
These bins have a 10-year warranty and are made of 100% recycled black plastic. They are approximately a 40-gallon size, 35” high and 33” wide and come in 3 pieces so that they are easy to transport. It is estimated that Raymond residents can save $138.00 for every ton of waste they compost.
A covered kitchen scrap pail is also available for $8.00 each and a Wingdigger for $16.50. New last year was a 55 gal rain barrel for collecting garden water for $55.00. All these items are displayed at the Town Office.
What is a Wingdigger? It’s a tool to turn your compost in the compost bin. The rain barrel is equipped with a strainer in the lid which keeps out undesirable refuse and animals. It has connections so that the barrels can be linked together to gather more water. It also has a spigot at the bottom so that you can pour off water into another container.
SAMPLES ARE ON DISPLAY AT THE TOWN OFFICE.
These items will be available for delivery on or
about May 15th.
For order blanks and ordering, please contact:
Louise Lester, Town Clerk
Raymond Town Office
401 Webbs Mills Road
Raymond, Maine 04071
655-4742 ext. 21
louise.lester@raymondmaine.org
2010 Town of Raymond Scholarships
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk (1/14/10)
Scholarship Criteria
All scholarship applications will be available by January 1st and must be
returned to the Town Office or the organizations noted on the applications no
later than Saturday, May 1st at 12:00 pm. The amount of scholarship money
available may change from year to year.
Alva M. Clough Scholarship
Alva Clough was a teacher and resident in Raymond for forty years. Her interest
in the education of Raymond’s youth was characterized by her dedication and love
for her pupils..
Carleton E. Edwards Scholarship
Trust Fund
Carleton E. Edwards was a Selectmen for the Town of Raymond for over 50 years,
had 6 terms in the State Legislature, as well as being a life-long resident and
dairy farmer. The Town officials, through donations of many interested citizens
and his family, formed this scholarship fund in his memory recognizing his
interest in the education of the youth of Raymond. The annual scholarship is to
be given to one student with outstanding credentials and needs, and should be
enrolled in a four-year college course. Preference is to be given to a North
Raymond student if he or she is as eligible as any others who have applied. A
student may receive the scholarship more than one year during his or her college
career if he or she remains eligible. The Annual Town Report should include the
name of the scholarship, amount, and to whom it was given.
Collins-Day Scholarship
Ruth Day and Anna Collins took an active interest in the youth of Raymond. To
perpetuate their ideals of character and scholarship excellence, they left a
fund for annual awards to a Raymond resident, graduating from secondary school,
who exemplified scholarship and character of the highest order and who wished to
continue his or her education in college or technical school.
George E. Wood Memorial
Scholarship
The scholarship fund was raised by the many admirers of the late George Wood,
who was a well-known selectman, teacher, football coach and musician. As a
teacher and coach at the Providence Country Day School, where he taught a major
part of his life, he influenced the lives of hundreds of boys. When he retired
he moved to his summer home in Raymond and took an active part in the community
life. As a selectman he was in close contact with local school activities, in
which he took a great deal of interest. It is fitting that a scholarship fund
was named to perpetuate the memory of this beloved teacher who devoted the first
part of his life to young people and the latter part to the whole community.
This Scholarship is to be awarded to a Raymond student who, having shown
interest and ability in mathematics, intends to continue studies in college or
in a technical or vocational school.
Torstein-Johannas Lund
This scholarship fund was given by Hilda M. Lund in memory of Torstein Johannas
Lund for an annual science award to a student from the Jordan Small School.
Betts-Douglas-Hickey Scholarship
This scholarship is given by the Raymond Fire/Rescue Association in memory of
Curtis Betts, Loren Douglas, and Marvin Hickey to a Raymond high school graduate
who will further his/her education in a medical or public service area.
Requires a separate scholarship form
Lions Club Scholarship
Requires a separate scholarship form. On www.raymondmaine.org or write
Scholarship, Lions Club, PO Box 1057, Raymond, Me 04071
Raymond Parent Teachers
Association Scholarship
Requires a separate scholarship form.
Raymond Educators and Support
Staff Associations ScholarshipThis
scholarship is awarded by the Raymond Teachers and Support Staff Associations to
a Raymond student continuing their studies after high school in the field of
education.
Requires a separate scholarship form.
All of these forms can be obtained from the Jordan-Small Middle School Guidance
Department or
www.raymondmaine.org.
Central Maine Power trimming roadways in 2010
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk (1/12/10)
We have been notified that Central Maine Power will have crews out in 2010 trimming limbs along their lines in Raymond. Their website is www.cmpco.com If you would like to speak with their arborist Rob Cotiauz, call at 207-647-1018.
Beautification Committee Update
Submitted by: Sharon Dodson (11/13/09)
For a seasonal update from the Raymond Beautification Committee, click here.
Rep. John Robinson Offers Reminder About Do Not Call Registry
Submitted by: Jim Fossel, 287-1470 (10/28/09)
Rep. John Robinson (R-Raymond) reminds his constituents that they may place their numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry to limit the number of telemarketing calls they receive. The program, which was created in 2003, is run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
You can register for the Do Not Call Registry either by calling toll-free 1-888-382-1222 or by visiting http://www.donotcall.gov. If registering by phone, you must call from the number that you wish to add to the list. Registration is free, and most telemarketers will not call after the number has been on the list for 31 days. Thanks to federal legislation that went into effect last year, registrations on the list do not expire.
Only residential land lines may be added to the Do Not Call Registry. Federal regulations already prohibit cellular phone numbers from being called by telemarketers, just as they prohibit unsolicited faxes. However, it is important to note that placing your number on the Do Not Call Registry will not prohibit all unsolicited calls. The Do Not Call Registry will not prohibit non-commercial calls (which includes political calls and calls from non-profits) or calls from companies with which you have recently done business.
The FCC also enforces the Do Not Call Registry and will investigate consumer complaints. You may file a complaint with the FCC by e-mail at fccinfo@fcc.gov, by phone at 1-888-225-5322, or online via their complaint form at http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm.
Help Jordan Small Middle School 8th graders raise funds for their end of year trip!
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk (10/15/09)
The 8th grade is working on raising funds for their end of the year trip and you can help!!! It is very easy. All you need to do is donate your returnable bottles and cans to the "CLYNK" program, such as at Hannaford in North Windham, set up for the JSMS 8th Grade. You can pick up the green "CLYNK" bags at the Jordan Small Middle School office, or e-mail Jane Hoffman for more information at janehoff@maine.rr.com.
Keeping Healthy: 10 Tips for Businesses
Submitted by: Bruce Tupper, Assistant Chief, Raymond Fire Dept. (10/6/09)
Employees are a crucial resource at any business, and especially small businesses. There are steps you can take now, and during the flu season, to help protect the health of your employees.
Develop policies that encourage ill workers to stay at home without fear of any reprisals.
Develop other flexible policies to allow workers to telework (if feasible) and create other leave policies to allow workers to stay home to care for sick family members or care for children if schools close.
Provide resources and a work environment that promotes personal hygiene. For example, provide tissues, no-touch trash cans, hand soap, hand sanitizer, disinfectants and disposable towels for workers to clean their work surfaces.
Provide education and training materials in an easy to understand format and in the appropriate language and literacy level for all employees. See www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business.
Instruct employees who are well but who have an ill family member at home with the flu that they can go to work as usual. These employees should monitor their health every day, and notify their supervisor and stay home if they become ill. Employees who have a certain underlying medical condition or who are pregnant should promptly call their health care provider for advice if they become ill.
Encourage workers to obtain a seasonal influenza vaccine, if it is appropriate for them according to CDC recommendations (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm). This helps to prevent illness from seasonal influenza strains that may circulate at the same time as the 2009 H1N1 flu.
Encourage employees to get the 2009 H1N1 vaccine when it becomeshttp://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm available if they are in a priority group according to CDC recommendations. For information on groups recommended for seasonal and H1N1 vaccines, please see www.flu.gov. Consider granting employees time off from work to get vaccinated when the vaccine is available in your community.
Provide workers with up-to-date information on influenza risk factors, protective behaviors, and instruction on proper behaviors (for example, cough etiquette; avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth; and hand hygiene).
Plan to implement practices to minimize face-to-face contact between workers if advised by the local health department. Consider the use of such strategies as extended use of e-mail, websites and teleconferences, encouraging flexible work arrangements (for example, telecommuting or flexible work hours) to reduce the number of workers who must be at the work site at the same time or in one specific location.
If an employee does become sick while at work, place the employee in a separate room or area until they can go home, away from other workers. If the employee needs to go into a common area prior to leaving, he or she should cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue or wear a facemask if available and tolerable. Ask the employee to go home as soon as possible.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk (9/3/09)
The following website address is for Maine’s information on public health issues: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/boh/index.shtml
The following advisory and informational page is from this website on Eastern Equine Encephalitis. For more information call your local doctor, veterinarian, Maine Department of Human Services, or Maine State CDC. Click here to view or download
H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information Updated
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk (8/17/09)
Full report here.
Why Do I Need to Wear This Stupid Hardhat?
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk
How many times have you heard that question? I'd be a wealthy man if I had a dime for each time I had to explain the reasons to an individual or group. Though there have been times when the question was legitimate, the fact remains a hardhat is always best, even in the most benign situation.
If you look at the way OSHA perceives the need for head protection, it's very broad. If there is a chance of being struck by something, whether from above, behind, beside or in front of you, then you need to wear a hardhat. Unfortunately workers will generally want to take the hardhat off when there is no apparent risk in sight and quickly put it back on when the hazard appears. This routine would be acceptable if the individual worker actually exhibited the behavior every time. While it seems no time or space can even begin to address the behavioral aspects of workers, I will keep the focus on the facts of hardhats. Here are two things to remember:
The human brain can sustain serious injury with only minor impact.
The bottom line is hazard assessments should be done in every workplace and the appropriate personal protective equipment needs to be used when there is the slightest chance of a risk. If that sounds very simple, it's because it is very simple.
Taken from: MEMIC Safety Net publication
PLEASE CONSIDER WEARING HELMETS FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES LIKE BICYCLE RIDING, HORSEBACK RIDING, ROLLER AND ICE SKATING, ETC.
Fire/Rescue Dispatch Asks Your Help
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk
When
you lose your dog or cat you can call Dispatch or the Town Office to notify
Animal Control Officer Don Alexander. When you lose your horse, llama, or cow
it’s a bit more involved since they won’t fit in an animal carrier. Because of
the size of the animal information is necessary to rescue your livestock i.e. is
it easy to catch, does it wear a halter or collar.
We are asking that you fill out a Livestock Location form for Animal Control’s
use. If you
have already filled one out, please review it so that the information is
current. The forms can be obtained at Dispatch, Public Safety Building, 1443
Roosevelt Trail; the Town Office; or on line at Raymond’s website
www.raymondmaine.org.
These forms are most important in order to better identify the horse(s) running
down the road or the llama visiting someone’s backyard. It’s for the safety of
the animal and the person(s) who might hit it with their car.
Veterans Notice
Submitted by: Louise Lester, Town Clerk
United States Service Veterans from the
Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management
“To better serve our Veterans and Dependants there is a Veterans Benefits
Counselor available every
Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm”
Portland Vet Center
475 Stevens Avenue
Portland, Maine
Weather permitting – Call First (207) 623-5732
If you have any questions or need more information, please call (207) 623-5732.