Obituary: James Dean Unfonak

James Dean Unfonak
November 22, 1971 - February 1, 2016

ROCHESTER – James Dean Unfonak, "Jimmy U", 44, of Meaderboro Rd., passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 1, 2016, surrounded by family and friends at Maine Medical Center. He was born November 22, 1971, in Rochester. He grew up in Milton and was graduate of Nute High School, class of 1990. Jim was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He currently worked at Laser Tech. Jim was the drummer of the local band "Bang N Jane" for 22 years and enjoyed giving a weekly drum lesson. Jim loved life and children. He loved music, especially Motley Crue, he loved nature and camping in his old Shasta, riding his Harley, snowmobiling, he loved cooking and was great at it! But most of all he really loved spending time with his family and friends. He was predeceased by many close friends. He was such a sweet, loving man who always wore a smile. To us he is a hero for donating his organs. Jim is survived by his love of 10 years Kelsey Mountain, Father James Unfonak, Mother Beverly Haynes and step mother Wanda Tilton, Sister Dawn Danis (Kurt), Brothers Glenn Unfonak, Michael Semprebon (Julie), Sister Pat Eldridge (David). Also survived by Kelsey's family, who loved him as their own; Suzanne Erickson and Steve Nickless, Jarek Mountain, Kiley Henderson (Dana), Lindsey Nickless, Angela Nickless as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and extended family Edwin and Jeffery Bean along with his band brothers Billy Evans, Mike Frampton and Robert Pouliot. SERVICES: There will be a "Celebration of life Memorial" on Friday, February 19, 2016, at the American Legion in Rochester from 6-11 p.m. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fosters/obituary.aspx?n=james-dean-unfonak&pid=177701912#sthash.JPs0VK85.dpuf

Obituary: Lorraine A. Gagne

Lorraine A. GagneFebruary 10, 2016
Lebanon

Lorraine A. Gagne, 88, of Lebanon, passed away on February 10, 2016 in Scarborough.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 17th at 11AM at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:30AM at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com

STUDENTS interested in Agriculture and Forestry Programs, Scholarship Money Available!!!

Rural Rehabilitation Scholarship grants available

Since 2012, the Department has awarded $39,000 in scholarships to students pursuing secondary education in an agriculture or natural resource related field

AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) is reminding students pursuing secondary education in agriculture or a natural resource related field that scholarship grants are available through the DACF’s Rural Rehabilitation Fund. The deadline for applications this year is March 1, 2016.

Scholarship Details:

• The applicant must reside in the State of Maine;
• The applicant must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, by a University or College offering an agricultural degree;
• An applicant must demonstrate that an unmet financial need exists that must be overcome to pursue a higher education; and
• The applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course load leading to a two-year, four-year or an advanced degree in agriculture or natural resources.

Since 2012, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry has awarded $39,000 in scholarships to students pursuing secondary education in an agriculture or natural resource related field. These funds are available thanks to interest paid as part of a Rural Rehabilitation Loan Program.

This year’s deadline for applications is March 1, 2016. Applications must be sent to Melissa Jordan: 28 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 on or before deadline date. 

Application can be found online at: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/grants/Rural%20Rehab%20Scholarship%20Application%20FILLABLE.pdf