Bryants Celebrate 30th Anniversary Abroad

Rep. Mark Bryant, D-Windham, and his wife, Diane, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary by taking a brief tour of Europe. The couple began with a weekend in Bar Harbor before traveling to London, Paris, Lucerne, Florence and Rome. The anniversary trip also coincided with 50th birthdays for Mark and Diane.

During their 10-day trip, they particularly enjoyed taking a cruise on the Seine River, seeing Paris at night and dining in Rome.

The couple, who live at 166 Albion Road, have lived in Windham for more than 20 years. Diane is a graduate of Dixfield High School and Central Maine Medical Center, where she now works as a registered nurse. Mark graduated from Glen Cove Christian Academy and Andover College, and worked for 20 years at Sappi. He is currently employed with the Maine Turnpike Authority, and represents House District 110, parts of Windham and Gray, in the state legislature.

Historical Society Program

The Windham Historical Society will sponsor Historic Toy Trucks: Rescue and Restoration. Do you remember Tonka, Buddy (L), Nylint, and Structo? Windham Historical Society member Raymond Philpot will display and present information about his collection of toy trucks dating from 1925-2000 at the museum meeting house, 234 Windham Center Road, Monday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Philpot says he “rescued” the old, metal trucks just as they were destined for the trash, and restored them right down to the original colors. Each has its own unique story. View the toy restoration process and hear the history of these favorite toys of childhood. Find out the answer to his two most frequent questions: What’s the value of old toy trucks? And, why do grown men still play with toy trucks?

Phones for Veterans

Local veterans have started a cell phone recycle program. Vets ask residents to look in their desk or cabinet drawers for any old cell phones not being used. To donate a phones, put them in a used plastic grocery bag and hang the bag on the door knob at the Windham Veterans Center behind the mall. The vets plan to cut a “drop box” hole next to the front door of the Hall and also place collection boxes around town. Local veterans appreciate the support of the community.

Meeting

The Rebekahs will meet Nov. 21 at the Odd Fellows Hall at 7:30 p.m. Brenda Collett is in charge of refreshments and the program will be Thanksgiving stories from the membership.

Redmen and Pocahontas

The Great Council of Redmen and Pocahontas held its 101st session of Maine Nov. 2 and 3 at the Merry Manor in South Portland. The banquet was attended by 97 people. Elsie Haskell is the Great Pocahontas for the state of Maine. The Great Winona is Tina Colby. Great Minnehaha is Wanda Martin and Great Prophetess is Shirley Donovan. The Great Keeper of Records is Virginia Flaherty and the Great Keeper of Wampum is Beverly DiBiase.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Ellen Kelley Jordan of South Portland. Her birthday is Nov. 16. She is the sister of Kay Soldier.

Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is accepting donations of crafts and homemade jams and jellies for its Christmas table. These items are given to clients at the Toy Workshop to be held Dec. 15. The pantry is also looking for donations of Thanksgiving turkeys and deer meat. Anyone wishing to donate can contact Madeline at 892-1931.

Lakes Region Shriners

The Lakes Region Shriners will meet Nov. 20 at Thatcher’s Restaurant. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Pam Pattee, owner of Pattee’s Botanical Gardens in Windham. The program will be on floral design.

Marriage Intentions

Marriage intentions have been filed recently with the town clerk by:

Stephen R. Bachand and Deborah A. Dolan, Cornerbrook Circle, Windham.

Sabyasachi Kundu and Christy M. Webster, Woodside, N.Y.

Thought of the week:

The day bears many gifts. Some are especially for you.