Obituary: Roger J. Roy

Roger J. Roy, 86, of Alfred, passed away at his home at Keywood Manor of heart related causes.
Roger was born in Springvale on November 6, 1928 the son of Charles M. and Nina Roy of Sanford.
Roger graduated from Sanford High School and entered the United States Navy in 1948 serving for four years. During this time, he served on the ship USS Leyte, fighting North Korean forces in the Korean War.
His career included working as a Dental assistant and working at the Sanford Mills, American Cyanamid / CYRO, US Postal Service, Kittery Liquor store, and the Portsmouth Ship Yard.
Roger is survived by his sister, Irene Perkins of Lebanon; his son, Daniel Roy of Abu Dhabi; and his daughter, Sherry Richard of Shapleigh and grandchildren, Aaron Roy, Desirai Richard, Gabriel Roy, and Dante Roy.
He was predeceased by his son, Lance Roy, his brother, Winston Roy and his sister, Rita Brown.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road, Springvale Maine.
The Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak Street, in Alfred is respectfully handling arrangements.

Obituary: Randall Victor "Ky" Goslin

Randall Victor "Ky" Goslin
(February 28, 1966 - September 7, 2015)

                    
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Farmington, NH Randall Victor “Ky” Goslin, Jr., age 49, died September 7, 2015 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, after a tragic motorcycle accident in Lebanon, Maine. Born February 28, 1966 in Rochester, NH, the son of Randall Victor “Ky” Goslin, Sr. and Donna May (Nichols) Goslin, he resided in Farmington for most of his life. He loved the outdoors, fishing and ice fishing. Ky loved life, he enjoyed outings with family and friends, he was “happy go lucky”, a caring and giving friend to many. Survived by his parents Ky and Donna Goslin, 2 sisters: Wendy Goslin and Su-Ann Stickles, his son Garrett Lee Goslin and Garrett’s mother Billie-Jo Goslin, his loving companion Carla LaVoice, also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A private family gathering will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to his son: Garrett Goslin, 40 Mechanic Street, Farmington, NH 03835.

Obituary: Herbert C. Gerrish, Sr.

Herbert C. Gerrish Sr.

LEBANON, Maine - Herbert C. Gerrish, Sr., 86, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at his home.

He was born on April 26, 1929, in Lebanon, a son of the late Theodore R. Sr., and Grace M. (Goodwin) Gerrish.

He served in the US Army from 1950 to 1952 stationed in Germany. He was employed by the Maine Department of Transportation for 50 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Fedora, three sons, Bert, Paul, Frank, one daughter, Cathy, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

SERVICES: A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at the Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com

Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Announces Changes in Maine Hunting and Permitting Laws.

If you hunt in Maine, you should keep yourself up on the latest laws regarding wild game, endangered species, hunting seasons and permitting procedures.
Today we received this e mail from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife regarding changes to the hunting laws in Maine.
Please take a moment or two to review it.
We found some pleasant surprises there!!!

Hello-
We are writing to share with you a brief summary of changes to fish and wildlife laws that were enacted in the 2015 Legislative Session.  Please note that this is a summary ONLY of the major changes.
Laws that were not enacted as "emergency" take effect October 15, 2015, unless there is a different effective date specified in the law.  Laws that were enacted as emergency legislation have already gone into effect.

CLICK HERE to review the summary of changes.
If you have any further questions, you can contact our information center Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at (207) 287-8000 or contact us through our website at www.mefishwildlife.com or Facebook Page.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable autumn in Maine!

FEMA Announces Statewide Test of the Emergency Alert System in Six New England States

FEMA Announces Statewide Test of the Emergency Alert System in Six New England States

As part of FEMA’s mission to strengthen preparedness and resiliency, FEMA is working together with state, local, and tribal emergency managers and state broadcasters, to conduct a statewide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in six New England states. The test, expected to last approximately one minute, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 2:20 p.m. EDT.
The test in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island will verify that participating radio, TV, and cable systems are able to receive a National Periodic Test (NPT) code message from the FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and broadcast the test message. The test message will be the same as previous EAS test messages, with the word “national” added to the message: “This is a national test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test..." The test is designed to occur during the state’s regular monthly EAS test conducted by state officials and broadcasters in the six New England states. It is designed to have limited impact on the public, with only minor disruptions in radio and TV shows.
Participation in the September 16 test is completely voluntary for radio and TV stations and cable operators. There is no Federal Communications Commission liability for stations that choose not to participate. The test is a cooperative effort to ensure that communication channels are available, working and ready to deliver alerts and warnings to the public when an emergency occurs in the six states.
For more information on IPAWS, visit www.fema.gov/ipaws or www.ready.gov/alerts.

Three Rivers Land Trust to Host Kite Flying Day on Acton Maine Farm, September 20th as Part of Great Maine Outdoors Weekend.

Three Rivers Land Trust hosts a kite-flying day for Great Maine Outdoor Weekend on September 20, 11 AM to 3 PM at the Hobb’s Farm, 651 Foxes Ridge Road in Acton. Rain Date October 4.

Acton – Three Rivers Land Trust invites the public to join them for a day of kite flying for Great Maine Outdoor Weekend at the Hobb’s Farm at 651 Foxes Ridge Road in Acton.

Kite flying is a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors together and Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is about celebrating all the outdoor recreation events that Maine has to offer.

Bring a picnic lunch and a kite if you have one. The Trust will have some kites to share. Members of the Nor’Easters Kite Club of South Portland will also be participating. They will bring a variety of kites to demonstrate.

“We love celebrating Great Maine Outdoor Weekend,” said Three Rivers board member Larissa Crockett, a steward of the Hobb’s Farm. “Hobb’s is such a wonderful place to spend time outside, and we hope many families will come out to enjoy the day.”

The event begins at 11 AM and runs through 3 PM. However, the Hobb’s Farm is open to the public to enjoy at any time of the year, so families should feel free to linger and fly kites as long as they would like.

For more information about Great Maine Outdoor Weekend: http://www.greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org/

American Red Cross Offers Scholarship Opportunities with "Leaders Save Lives" Program for High School and College Students.

The American Red Cross annouces their "Leaders Save Lives" scholarship opportunity, a program offered to students who want to make a difference, around the holidays each year.

 The Red Cross is looking for motivated students who have a desire to help others by hosting blood drives during a very important time of the year. If you can think of anyone in your life who may be a good fit, it would be appreciated if you'd encourage them to participate! Students have the opportunity to win a scholarship, earn a gift card and enjoy a valuable leadership experience.

A great student leader must:

• Be currently enrolled in high school or college.
• Host a Red Cross blood drive between Dec. 15, 2015 – Jan. 15, 2016.
• Collect at least 25 pints of blood.

For more information, Click HERE!

redcrossblood.org/leaderssavelives