Lifetime Certification

On Oct. 4 at the Maine Municipal Association, Windham Town Clerk Linda Morrell received her Lifetime Certification for the state of Maine.

Aside from longevity, achieving this status also means she has served her association in various capacities, continued her education in order to stay current on laws and procedures as well as satisfactorily passing the lifetime certification requirements, thus earning her Lifetime Certification. She has also met all qualifications and requirements to be enrolled as a member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Meeting full requirements allows her to use the title of Certified Municipal Clerk for all 50 states.

Library Display

Works by artist Diane L. Dutton of Windham, are currently on display at the Windham Public Library. An assortment of photographs and mixed media are exhibited, picturing a variety of subjects such as butterflies, flowers and seascapes. Although she has been doing photography all of her life, painting was a new talent that she explored in 2003 after the death of her husband, Robert E. Dutton. Since then, she has spent most of her time working as an artist and motivational speaker. According to Dutton, “When you paint, you see the world through different eyes. The world becomes an open landscape of possibilities. You lose track of time. You become immersed in the colors, the feel and the moment. It’s where the heart beats, where life is.” Dutton’s work will be on display through Oct. 31. The Windham Public Library is located at 217 Windham Center Road. For more information, library hours or directions, call 892-1908

Shriners Meet

The Lakes Region Shriners will meet Oct. 16 at Thatcher’s Restaurant. The social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Attorney Michael H. Hill from the law firm of Monaghan & Leahy of Portland. He will speak on legal matters pertaining to wills, trusts and estate planning.

Deployed to Iraq

Dick and Gale Davidson’s son-in-law, Major Allen Laughlin of Epping, N.H., has been deployed for his second time to Iraq. He left Saturday, Sept. 29. He is married to Patty Davidson Laughlin, daughter of Dick and Gale Davidson of Windham. Patty grew up in Windham and graduated from Windham schools. The family has asked that folks keep Allen and all the troops and families in their prayers.

Cristmas Fair

The Rebekahs will be having a Christmas Fair Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall. Table rentals are $10 and may be reserved by contacting Josie Morrell at 892-6686 or Elsie Haskell at 893-2430.

Yard Sale Reminder

Don’t forget the Windham Food Pantry yard sale Oct. 13. This will be a huge sale held at the Human Services Building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Holiday gifts and decorations will be a special feature. There will be lots of books, videos, furniture and many other items new and used.

Assembly in Bangor

There won’t be a Rebekah Lodge No. 71 meeting Oct. 17. Members will be in Bangor attending the Rebekah Assembly there.

Marriage Intentions

Marriage intentions have recently been filed with the Town Clerk by:

Cody A. Arthurs and Carey A. Libby, Leawood Circle, Naples, Fla.

Thought of the Week:

Cut yourself some slack. You deserve it.