Boston Post Cane Awarded

Vital Statistics

Lamoine's Cheering Team Wins 6th State Crown

Boys Basketball Team Wins Title

Jina's Gym Drive Continues

Garden Club To Replace Dead Tree

DVD's Available

Lunch Time for Turkeys

8th Grade Auction Set for May 6th

Lamoine's Oldest Resident

(Ellsworth) — At 97 years old, Jennie Neleski is Lamoine's oldest citizen. Selectman Chair Jo Cooper presented Mrs. Neleski with the Boston Post Cane at a ceremony on March 1st at the Courtland Living Center in Ellsworth.

The tradition of the cane was started as a publicity stunt by the now defunct Boston Post newspaper in 1909. Made of ebony and 14 kt. gold, 431 canes were distributed to towns in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire with instructions to award them to the oldest resident in town.

The event was well attended by Mrs. Neleski's family, including her son Bill and his wife Enid, her granddaughter Patti Haslam, and great grandson Ben. Many other neighbors at the Courtland facility were also on hand for the presentation and refreshments.

Vital Statistics

(Lamoine) - New Lamoine residents born since the January Lamoine Quarterly include Abigail Grace Kelley, born in Bangor on December 29, 2005. Eric Gonzales Banda was born December 31, 2005 in Ellsworth. Parker Gregory Watts was born on December 14, 2005 in Blue Hill, and Gage Frederick Graham was born on February 2, 2006 in Blue Hill. A new Lamoine resident to be was born on March 27th in Singapore. Betta Cajnte-Cahn is the daughter of Fred and Aija Cahn. Fred, a long time Lamoiner, moved to Singapore recently to fly planes for Singapore Airlines.

Just one marriage since the last edition. Ann Stapleton and Steve Leeman were married on December 30th in Lamoine. They reside on Walker Road.

We lost three residents in the last quarter. James Michielli of Mud Creek Road died on January 6, 2006. He was a retired college educator. Ruth “Betty” Ashmore of Clamshell Alley died on February 6, 2006, less than a month after Selectmen sent her a congratulations on her 75th birthday. Betty was one of the original crew members of County Ambulance Service. Harold Davis of Shore Road died March 22, 2006. He ran several restaurants, including one near Lamoine Beach, and was a radio engineer for WDEA in Ellsworth.

Lamoine's Cheering Team Wins 6th State Crown

(Lamoine) — For a 6th consecutive year Lamoine's cheering squad has won the first place trophy in the mixed division at the Middle School Cheering Championship. Coach Cori-Lynn Noddin-Martin's (she got married this year) squad wowed the crowd again with near perfect formations, spectacular tumblers and a highly entertaining performance. Lamoine's final score was the second highest of all divisions, including the large Class “A” school competitors.

There was plenty of drama this year before the state competition. Lamoine's squad placed 2nd at the Union 92 competition to the Cave Hill school squad, which prompted a flurry of letters to the editor of the Ellsworth American .

The day before the state competition coach Noddin-Martin was injured in an automobile accident, preventing her from attending the final practice and the overnight stay in Bangor with the squad. Sporting a bandana to cover the stitches she showed up bright and early to lead her young charges to victory once again.

Championship Form

The 2006 edition of the Lamoine Cheering Squad finished atop the state at Bangor Auditorium on March 11th

Lamoine Boys Win Title

(Lamoine) — The Lamoine boy's basketball squad finished a perfect season by winning the Union 92 Championship Game against Surry at Ellsworth High school on February 9th. Surry gave the boys a good run in the 1st half before Lamoine, led by Zach Emeigh and Gavin Young pulled away to win.

Lamoine's girls came up a little short in their attempt to win a championship, but gave undefeated Trenton a good run in the title game. Lily Cooper and Mackenzie Curtis led Lamoine's squad.

Not On My Watch!

Center Gavin Young blocks a shot from a Surry player in the Union 92 Championship.

Jina's Gym Drive Continues

(Lamoine) — The fund raising drive for a new gym in Lamoine continues to enjoy good success. As of the end of March the Jina's Gym Fund stood at $108,878. Events held in 2006 include a pro-wrestling show at Ellsworth High School and the annual Dessert Cabaret at the Lamoine School. Upcoming events include a pet photo contest, a dance at the Elks Club, and a concert at Lamoine State Park.

The family of Jina Haslam, who was killed in an accident last summer has show incredible dedication in the effort to build a gym in her memory. More information about the effort is available at www.jinasgym.org.

Garden Club To Replace Dead Tree

(Lamoine) — The Ellsworth Garden Club plans to plant a Patriotic Tree at the Lamoine Town Hall in the coming weeks. The tree will replace a flowering crab that has died. Jay Barnes of the Garden Club said they were searching for a place for a tree, and the Town Hall seemed like the perfect choice, as voting takes place there. The tree will bloom in the spring with vibrant pink blossoms. A tree in that location is important beyond the aesthetic value. The tree is referenced in directions to a buried time capsule placed on the North side of the Town Hall in 1995.

DVD's Available

If you wish to see programming on Lamoine CTV, DVD copies can be purchased for $10 each (VCR copies cost $25). Copies of the State Cheering Competition sold briskly. Contact the Lamoine Town Hall to order copies. We can generally accommodate orders within a day's time.

Lunch Time for Turkeys

Spotted outside Marilyn Lockhart's home on Douglas Highway, a flock of turkeys flees the photographer. Wildlife officials say turkey flocks have become a hazard to drivers.

8th Grade Auction Set for May 6th

(Lamoine) — The Lamoine 8th Grade will hold its annual auction on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Bidding will begin at 10AM, the preview and silent auction begin at 9AM in the school gym.

Proceeds from the auction will help the 8th graders pay for their class trip which is generally taken in June. The auction typically raises over $2,000. Many area merchants have donated goods and services to the auction. Town Administrative Assistant Stu Marckoon will serve as auctioneer.