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PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN

PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN
PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. The Perry Congregational Church appears to glow on a cold and still December night just before Christmas. (Edward French photo) Christmas reawakens spirit of giving PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. The Perry Congregational Church appears to glow on a cold and still December night just before Christmas. (Edward French photo) PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. The Perry Congregational Church appears to glow on a cold and still December night just before Christmas. (Edward French photo)Christmas reawakens spirit of giving by Susan Esposito and Eileen Clark The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington and Charlotte counties. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make the holiday season a happy one for others. Remembering soldiers and their families Passamaquoddy Memorial VFW Post 11299 of Perry tries to help out fellow veterans and their families all year round, but the members make a special effort at Christmas. This year adjutant Mike Farrell reports that Post 11299 paid the postage for six care packages mailed to troops overseas by Cub Scout Troop 127 from Alexander. Two eighth graders from Beatrice Rafferty School at Pleasant Point and a Shead High School student accompanied Farrell to Worcester Wreath in Harrington on December 10 and decorated wreaths that were going to Arlington National Cemetery. The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington and Charlotte counties. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make the holiday season a happy one for others. Remembering soldiers and their families Passamaquoddy Memorial VFW Post 11299 of Perry tries to help out fellow veterans and their families all year round, but the members make a special effort at Christmas. This year adjutant Mike Farrell reports that Post 11299 paid the postage for six care packages mailed to troops overseas by Cub Scout Troop 127 from Alexander. Two eighth graders from Beatrice Rafferty School at Pleasant Point and a Shead High School student accompanied Farrell to Worcester Wreath in Harrington on December 10 and decorated wreaths that were going to Arlington National Cemetery. Farrell reports that a Family Support Group Christmas party was held on December 16 at the American Legion in Calais, where donated gifts were given to the children of local soldiers. He guesses that about 14 men and women in the area are serving overseas, leaving behind 27 children and 27 spouses and/or parents. In Eastport, the American Legion Auxiliary put together some packages for the men and women overseas, and a good Samaritan paid for the postage. One of the auxiliary members, Patti Craig, reminds people to keep the troops and their families in their prayers. If people don't already have a white light shining in their window showing support for the troops, she asks that they put one up and keep it there all year. Silent Santa program a success Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, a late start did not hamper the Silent Santa program this year at the read the complete story ... Farrell reports that a Family Support Group Christmas party was held on December 16 at the American Legion in Calais, where donated gifts were given to the children of local soldiers. He guesses that about 14 men and women in the area are serving overseas, leaving behind 27 children and 27 spouses and/or parents. In Eastport, the American Legion Auxiliary put together some packages for the men and women overseas, and a good Samaritan paid for the postage. One of the auxiliary members, Patti Craig, reminds people to keep the troops and their families in their prayers. If people don't already have a white light shining in their window showing support for the troops, she asks that they put one up and keep it there all year. Silent Santa program a success Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, a late start did not hamper the Silent Santa program this year at the read the complete story ... Farrell reports that a Family Support Group Christmas party was held on December 16 at the American Legion in Calais, where donated gifts were given to the children of local soldiers. He guesses that about 14 men and women in the area are serving overseas, leaving behind 27 children and 27 spouses and/or parents. In Eastport, the American Legion Auxiliary put together some packages for the men and women overseas, and a good Samaritan paid for the postage. One of the auxiliary members, Patti Craig, reminds people to keep the troops and their families in their prayers. If people don't already have a white light shining in their window showing support for the troops, she asks that they put one up and keep it there all year. Silent Santa program a success Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, a late start did not hamper the Silent Santa program this year at theread the complete story ... Quarry expansion debate draws 200 More representation sought in Perry's talks with Quoddy Bay More representation sought in Perry's talks with Quoddy Bayby Susan Espositoby Eileen Curry A standing room only crowd of approximately 200 was in attendance at the Town of St. Andrews' public information session on Monday, December 11, regarding the possible expansion of the Bayside quarry operation. "You know it's important when that many people show up to a meeting two weeks before Christmas," points out John Craig, mayor of St. Andrews, who was the first of three speakers at the event held at the W.C. O'Neill Arena. "It was an amicable, well-run meeting. People were there representing both sides read the complete story... A standing room only crowd of approximately 200 was in attendance at the Town of St. Andrews' public information session on Monday, December 11, regarding the possible expansion of the Bayside quarry operation. "You know it's important when that many people show up to a meeting two weeks before Christmas," points out John Craig, mayor of St. Andrews, who was the first of three speakers at the event held at the W.C. O'Neill Arena. "It was an amicable, well-run meeting. People were there representing both sides In a plea for help in gaining entrance to negotiations between Quoddy Bay LNG and the chairman of the Perry Board of Selectmen, David Turner, Selectwoman Jeanne Guisinger, at the December 18 selectmen's meeting, officially notified Turner, "I object to be excluded from the discussions for a proposed agreement between the company and the town of Perry." She proposed an initiative asking the citizens of Perry to petition the selectmen to call a special open town meeting to vote on an article that was read at the meeting. The article reads: "To see if the town will require the selectmen to conduct all future discussions and correspondence by them regarding issues read the complete story... In a plea for help in gaining entrance to negotiations between Quoddy Bay LNG and the chairman of the Perry Board of Selectmen, David Turner, Selectwoman Jeanne Guisinger, at the December 18 selectmen's meeting, officially notified Turner, "I object to be excluded from the discussions for a proposed agreement between the company and the town of Perry." She proposed an initiative asking the citizens of Perry to petition the selectmen to call a special open town meeting to vote on an article that was read at the meeting. The article reads: "To see if the town will require the selectmen to conduct all future discussions and correspondence by them regarding issuesread the complete story...

PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. The Perry Congregational Church appears to glow on a cold and still December night just before Christmas. (Edward French photo) Christmas reawakens spirit of giving PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. The Perry Congregational Church appears to glow on a cold and still December night just before Christmas. (Edward French photo) PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MEN. The Perry Congregational Church appears to glow on a cold and still December night just before Christmas. (Edward French photo)Christmas reawakens spirit of giving by Susan Esposito and Eileen Clark The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington and Charlotte counties. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make the holiday season a happy one for others. Remembering soldiers and their families Passamaquoddy Memorial VFW Post 11299 of Perry tries to help out fellow veterans and their families all year round, but the members make a special effort at Christmas. This year adjutant Mike Farrell reports that Post 11299 paid the postage for six care packages mailed to troops overseas by Cub Scout Troop 127 from Alexander. Two eighth graders from Beatrice Rafferty School at Pleasant Point and a Shead High School student accompanied Farrell to Worcester Wreath in Harrington on December 10 and decorated wreaths that were going to Arlington National Cemetery. The spirit of Christmas is being shared in acts of neighborly goodwill in Washington and Charlotte counties. Donors of all ages and many faiths made the extra effort to help make the holiday season a happy one for others. Remembering soldiers and their families Passamaquoddy Memorial VFW Post 11299 of Perry tries to help out fellow veterans and their families all year round, but the members make a special effort at Christmas. This year adjutant Mike Farrell reports that Post 11299 paid the postage for six care packages mailed to troops overseas by Cub Scout Troop 127 from Alexander. Two eighth graders from Beatrice Rafferty School at Pleasant Point and a Shead High School student accompanied Farrell to Worcester Wreath in Harrington on December 10 and decorated wreaths that were going to Arlington National Cemetery. Farrell reports that a Family Support Group Christmas party was held on December 16 at the American Legion in Calais, where donated gifts were given to the children of local soldiers. He guesses that about 14 men and women in the area are serving overseas, leaving behind 27 children and 27 spouses and/or parents. In Eastport, the American Legion Auxiliary put together some packages for the men and women overseas, and a good Samaritan paid for the postage. One of the auxiliary members, Patti Craig, reminds people to keep the troops and their families in their prayers. If people don't already have a white light shining in their window showing support for the troops, she asks that they put one up and keep it there all year. Silent Santa program a success Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, a late start did not hamper the Silent Santa program this year at the read the complete story ... Farrell reports that a Family Support Group Christmas party was held on December 16 at the American Legion in Calais, where donated gifts were given to the children of local soldiers. He guesses that about 14 men and women in the area are serving overseas, leaving behind 27 children and 27 spouses and/or parents. In Eastport, the American Legion Auxiliary put together some packages for the men and women overseas, and a good Samaritan paid for the postage. One of the auxiliary members, Patti Craig, reminds people to keep the troops and their families in their prayers. If people don't already have a white light shining in their window showing support for the troops, she asks that they put one up and keep it there all year. Silent Santa program a success Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, a late start did not hamper the Silent Santa program this year at the read the complete story ... Farrell reports that a Family Support Group Christmas party was held on December 16 at the American Legion in Calais, where donated gifts were given to the children of local soldiers. He guesses that about 14 men and women in the area are serving overseas, leaving behind 27 children and 27 spouses and/or parents. In Eastport, the American Legion Auxiliary put together some packages for the men and women overseas, and a good Samaritan paid for the postage. One of the auxiliary members, Patti Craig, reminds people to keep the troops and their families in their prayers. If people don't already have a white light shining in their window showing support for the troops, she asks that they put one up and keep it there all year. Silent Santa program a success Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers, a late start did not hamper the Silent Santa program this year at theread the complete story ... Quarry expansion debate draws 200 More representation sought in Perry's talks with Quoddy Bay More representation sought in Perry's talks with Quoddy Bayby Susan Espositoby Eileen Curry A standing room only crowd of approximately 200 was in attendance at the Town of St. Andrews' public information session on Monday, December 11, regarding the possible expansion of the Bayside quarry operation. "You know it's important when that many people show up to a meeting two weeks before Christmas," points out John Craig, mayor of St. Andrews, who was the first of three speakers at the event held at the W.C. O'Neill Arena. "It was an amicable, well-run meeting. People were there representing both sides read the complete story... A standing room only crowd of approximately 200 was in attendance at the Town of St. Andrews' public information session on Monday, December 11, regarding the possible expansion of the Bayside quarry operation. "You know it's important when that many people show up to a meeting two weeks before Christmas," points out John Craig, mayor of St. Andrews, who was the first of three speakers at the event held at the W.C. O'Neill Arena. "It was an amicable, well-run meeting. People were there representing both sides In a plea for help in gaining entrance to negotiations between Quoddy Bay LNG and the chairman of the Perry Board of Selectmen, David Turner, Selectwoman Jeanne Guisinger, at the December 18 selectmen's meeting, officially notified Turner, "I object to be excluded from the discussions for a proposed agreement between the company and the town of Perry." She proposed an initiative asking the citizens of Perry to petition the selectmen to call a special open town meeting to vote on an article that was read at the meeting. The article reads: "To see if the town will require the selectmen to conduct all future discussions and correspondence by them regarding issues read the complete story... In a plea for help in gaining entrance to negotiations between Quoddy Bay LNG and the chairman of the Perry Board of Selectmen, David Turner, Selectwoman Jeanne Guisinger, at the December 18 selectmen's meeting, officially notified Turner, "I object to be excluded from the discussions for a proposed agreement between the company and the town of Perry." She proposed an initiative asking the citizens of Perry to petition the selectmen to call a special open town meeting to vote on an article that was read at the meeting. The article reads: "To see if the town will require the selectmen to conduct all future discussions and correspondence by them regarding issuesread the complete story...

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