50th Anniversary

On Sept. 24, 2005, the children and grandchildren surprised Donald & Joanne Vance with a 50th Wedding Anniversary party. This was held at David & Judy Vance’s home on Sabbady Point Road, in Windham. There were 150 family and friends who attended. Some of the family were; David, Judy, Jenessa & Jenelle Vance, John Feeney and his mom Denise, Billy Coppersmith, Susan Vance Dumond and her husband Roger, Jeanne & Dick Emmons, Tobey Dorr, Tim and Dawn Dorr, Ralph & Diane Vance, Chris Vance & her family, Kelly Tandberg, Gladys & Dick Goan & family, Tom & Ann Vance, Raymond & Gerry Vance, Paul & Sandy Lawrence, Janet Lawrence, John & Becky Lawrence, Ralph & Ethel Lawrence, Jean Mains Morris & John, Lenny Mains, Mabel Cornish, and many old friends, new friends, friends from snowmobile club and friends from church. A luncheon was served and a great time was had by all. The day was picture perfect.

Wedding (PHOTO)

The wedding of Amanda Mohn and Aaron Fontes took place September 17 at the Highland Lake Congregational Church. The reception was held at the Italian Heritage Center.

Thank You

Barbara Muir would like to thank everyone who donated pet food so generously to the pet food donation day at the Kennel Shop Saturday, Sept. 24. A lot of food was received which will be a great benefit to the animals of the people who use the Windham Food Pantry. A special thank you to the Kennel Shop for all they do to support this cause. It wouldn’t be nearly as successful without them. Thank you to all.

Dinner

William Anderson and his wife Mabert and her sister, Alice were recently here from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. They visited Helen Anderson in Smyrna Mills then came south to the Holiday Inn West. They invited Tammy and Elsie Haskell to have dinner with them. They are relatives of the late Harold Haskell.

Veterans

On Oct. 12, the Maine Veterans Advocate, Robin Shepard, will be at the Veterens Center from 9 to 11 a.m. He will assist veterans in applying for benefits. There is no charge, and no appointment is necessary.

Moose Hunt (PHOTO)

Aaron Bennett won a moose hunting permit this year and he went to the “North Maine Woods” with his friend, Art Colvin, of Freeport and his father, Lloyd Bennett, who went along as the photographer. They traipsed through rain, wet trees, swamps and lots of mud searching for a moose. They found one and bagged it late Monday, Sept. 26 in Area 5, North of Baxter State Park. It weighed 700 pounds. Aaron was the primary hunter and Art was the secondary hunter. Lloyd enjoyed the experience, as it was his first time hunting and being in the North Woods.

Reminder

Tomorrow is the Heritage Appraisal Day at the Windham Public Library. This will be held from 1-3 p.m. Bruce Bell is the appraiser. The cost is $5 per item and there is a limit of three items per person. This is to benefit the Windham Historical Society.

Iraq veteran speaks

At their last monthly meeting on Sept. 20, the Lake Region Shrine Club heard from Warrant Officer John Williams from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Williams is a 36-year veteran in the Marines both in the regular service and reserves. He has had two tours of duty in Iraq and shared some of his experiences before a large crowd of members and guests. His remarks were both informative and interesting. He answered many questions from the group.

The next Shrine meeting is Oct. 18 at Charlie Beiggs Restaurant in Windham. Guest speaker is Wayne Oosterman from Portland Natural Gas. For more information, call President Frank Koenig at 892-4948.

Marriage Intentions

Marriage intentions on file in the Town Clerk’s Office:

Richard P. Smothers and Brooke T. Story, Varney Mill Road, Windham.

Andrew L. Parker and Alicia J. Magivney, Sebago Woods Trail, Windham.

Robert A. Muchie and Tammi I. White, Androscoggin Street, Windham.

Christopher D. McKneally and Jessica M. Sevey, Haven Road, Windham.

Paul R. Wing, Lamb Street, Windham and Kristin L. Rowles, Libby Avenue, Gorham.

Douglas S. Riggs and Susan M. Olson, Pope Road, Windham.

Thought of the week:

Fear can only stop you if you let it.