Project Sticker Shock
Students from the Gray-New Gloucester High School collaborated with the Cumberland County Sheriffs Office and Casco Bay CAN (Create Awareness Now) to visit local businesses and promote Project Sticker Shock, a national and statewide program. The students volunteered to be a part of the project and bring awareness to the ramifications of purchasing alcohol for underage individuals by placing awareness stickers on alcohol beverage packs that quotes Maine laws about providing or purchasing alcohol for a minor. Volunteers wore T-shirts promoting their efforts and they presented participating businesses with a “thank you” recognition award for helping promote keeping teens safe and healthy.
Project Sticker Shock is held annually, during prom and graduation season and again during the holiday season. For more information, visit www.cascobaycan.org.
June 17 Closures
The town of Gray’s annual staff training day will be Wednesday, June 17. The Gray transfer station, public works, town offices and public library will be closed that day.
Thank You
The 13th Annual Gray-New Gloucester High School Baseball/Softball Golf Tournament Fundraiser presented by Norway Savings Bank and held on Sunday, May 3, at Spring Meadows Golf Club was a huge success. Ninety-seven golfers participated in the tournament while helping to raise money for both programs. The event raised more than $3,000 for each program. These funds will be used to purchase items outside the school budget. The baseball and softball teams, their coaches, and the steering committee would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors and the parents of our players for contributing to this event.
Look and Listen
Upcoming movies in the Gray Public Library “theater” and show times are: Thursday, June 11, at 2 p.m., “Selma” (PG-13); Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m., “Jurassic Park” (PG-13); Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m., “Selma” (PG-13); Thursday, June 18 at 2 p.m., “West Side Story” (G)
An inaugural album listening event, featuring Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” will be held at the library on Thursday, June 18, at 6:30 p.m. The album will be played in its entirety using a Blu-Ray Pure Audio disc (which provides sound quality matching the studio master tapes), remastered in 5:1 surround sound, and played on the library’s amazing sound system. Hosted by Chris Brown of Bull Moose Music.
You Need to Decide
The town of Gray elections will be held Tuesday, June 9, with poll times 6 a.m.-8 p.m., at Newbegin Hall.
Many warrants are on the ballot that need approval by the people of Gray, among them are the fiscal year 2016 municipal budget of $6,478,249 and proposed MSAD 15 School Budget for 2015-16 of $24,014,525.
Running for the two open seats on Gray Town Council, two 3-year terms are Richard F. Barter, Lynn M. Gallagher and Matthew E. Sturgis and for the two 3-year seats on the SAD 15 School Board are Christopher L. Chappell, Tina M. Martell and Samuel L. Pfeifle.
For more information call the Town Office at 657-3339 and to see sample ballots go to www.graymaine.org. To view the proposed school budget go to www.msad15.org.
Treasures
A yard sale will be held on Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine at the First Congregational Church of Gray’s Parish House on Brown Street in Gray, directly behind McDonalds. Call 657-4279 for more information.
Summer Events
Gray Parks and Recreation is here to provide an enjoyable summer camp experience in a safe, caring environment. From ice cream walks, obstacle courses, dance contests and minute-to-win-it competitions to water balloon fights, chalk art, shaving cream Wiffle-ball games, penny carnivals, arts and crafts, field trips to the beach, Funtown and much more.
The camp for children grades K-7 starts Monday, June 29, and runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for eight weeks, until Aug. 21. Field trips are paid for separately (Thursday is optional/Friday is mandatory if attending on that day). You must bring lunch, snacks and drinks.
Wilkies Beach officially opened May 23 and is a Gray-residents-only beach. Please bring something proving you are a Gray resident (car registration, license). Swim at your own risk.
The Josh Libby Memorial Kickball Tournament, will be Saturday, June 20, at Newbegin Field and cost $20 per player (includes barbecue and T-shirt). The games start at 9 a.m. for students ages 11-15. For more information, call 657-6762 or dpeacock@grayrec.com. Go to www.grayrec.com or call at 657-2323, ext. 117 for more information and other summer activities available.
Beans, Beans
On Saturday, June 6, from 5-6 p.m., Gray American Legion Post 86 will be holding its monthly traditional bean supper with hot dogs, coleslaw, bread and for those who don’t like beans, chop suey and, of course, dessert.
All you can eat, adults $8, children under 12, $4. at 15 Lewiston Road, Gray.
Class of 2015
Gray-New Gloucester High School class of 2015’s graduation will be Saturday, June 13, at 4 p.m., at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Congratulations to all.
The top 10 percent of this class include: Zoe Adams, Giovanna Beaulieu, Kelcie Brown, Sara Carder, Nathan Hennemann, Carson Hodsdon, Emily Hotham, Joshua Moran, Ashley Moreau, Jesse Ricardi, Caroline Verrill, Teresa Wurgler.
Wildlife Rehab and Herpetoculture
On Saturday, June 6, at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26 in Gray, from 11a.m.-1 p.m., the York Center For Wildlife’s “If you care, leave them there,” program will be held. Join wildlife rehabilitation professionals, and some permanently disabled live wildlife, to understand how to judge if a seemingly orphaned or injured wild animal needs help from humans. The event is sponsored by Gray Physical Therapy and US and Co. Computers.
On the following Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m., it will be Herpetology Day at the park to learn about reptiles. The Maine Herpetological Society was founded in 1992 to promote responsible care of captive reptiles and amphibians. They educate members and the general public on all aspects of herpetoculture and habitat preservation. Several live snakes and other reptiles will be on display.
For more information about any of these programs, please call the Maine Wildlife Park at 657-4977; or online at www.mainewildlifepark.com.
The Longest Day 5K
Registration is now open for the 2015 longest Day 5K. This year it could also be called the Fathers Day 5K for it is on Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day, Longest Day of the Year and Summer Solstice.
The 1K Kids Fun Run starts at 7 p.m., and the 5K Trail Run starts at 7:15 p.m. at The Libby Hill Forest, Libby Hill Road, Gray. There are top male and female awards, prize drawings and snacks as well as hydration. So grab your dad and head over to Libby Hill to challenge yourself on a hilly trail run or just take a leisurely walk though the forest on the longest day of the year. Of course moms are still invited.
The entry fee is only $10 before June 18 or $15 at the race. G-NG students run for free. All proceeds go back to the trail system. Go to www.libbyhill.org for more information or to register.
Gray-New Gloucester teens took part in the recent Project Sticker Shock effort to make sure local stores don’t sell alcohol to under-aged individuals. From left are participants Stephanie Spaulding, Ceara Buzzell, Faithe Russell, Clara Phillips, Emilie Sanborn, and Melody Larson, Sheriff’s Deputy Lucas Hallett and Sgt. James Ambrose and Hannaford store manager Randy Toth. Courtesy photo
Gray-New Glocuester Lions Club blood drive chairman Dean Neal presents a gift certificate for $100 worth of fuel oil donated by Fielding Oil to Bailey Clock of Gray. Bailey, a longtime donor, was the lucky winner at the Lions blood drive held May 18 in Gray. The drive was a great success, bringing in 72 pints of precious blood in just five hours. The Lions and the Red Cross thank everyone who took the time to give blood at the drive. Courtesy photo
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