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Friday, February 1, 2019
Volume 15 • Issue No. 5
Wells Lady Warriors “Shootin’ for a Cure” Raises $18,590
Wells Lady Warriors Varsity Basketball team presents check to York Hospital (l-r) YH Breast Radiologist, Rebecca Hultman, DO, Mammography Techs, Kathy Bry & Lisa Plourde, President, Jud Knox, Trustee, John Houlihan, Oncology Practice Manager, Mary Ellen Valhos.
WELLS Clearly the Wells Lady Warriors had never heard of the old adage “calm before the storm.” On Saturday, January 19, prior to the arrival of Sunday’s snow and sleet, at their 10th annual “Shootin’ for a Cure” (SFAC), the team never sat still, doing everything within their power and four gym walls, to raise money for York Hospital’s Living Well With Cancer Fund! After which, they presented
York Hospital with a check for $18,590, bringing the event’s ten year total to $270,790! Coach Don Abbott, smiling and proudly dressed in his patented pink sweater said, “In 10 years, we have had over 700 kids participate in Shootin’ for a Cure. This community has answered the call time and again, supporting our players as they strived to help as many people as possible. Our committee is so grateful to all those who have given so self-
lessly over the years to help make this endeavor a success.” This event that Coach Abbott spearheaded, with the SFAC Committee (all remaining together for ten years!), began with a free throw shoot out, involving 81 girls in grades 5-12, who raised money through pledges, and culminated in an exciting game versus Gray-New Gloucester. Top foul shooter, See WARRIORS page 15...
Local Officer Testifies on Senior Fraud and Financial Scams KENNEBUNK A fraud case involving Candice Simeoni’s own grandfather during her first year as a law enforcement officer with the Kennebunk Police Department sparked her passion to protect seniors from scams. At a Senate Aging Committee hearing chaired by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Officer Simeoni explained how she has worked to combat elder abuse over her 15-year career in law enforce-
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ment. She also founded the York County Elder Abuse Task Force in 2005 when she recognized that a multidisciplinary approach was needed to address the epidemic of scams. Officer Simeoni, who was invited to testify by Senator Collins, has worked on an astonishing 77 elder justice cases in the past year alone ranging from the loss of hundreds of dollars to entire estates. Three of her cases have been referred to the local district attorney. “Over my law enforcement
career, I’ve had the opportunity to complete extensive training in the field of elder abuse,” said Officer Simeoni. “I’m proud to have been part of numerous advances in combating elder abuse over the past 15 years. I have a true passion for being the voice of our vulnerable populations, primarily our elderly and those with disabilities.” “Officer Simeoni has been a leader in fighting fraud against Maine seniors, working on nearly 80 elder justice cases in the past year alone,” said Sena-
tor Collins. “I am so proud of her exceptional efforts to help seniors who have been scammed as well as educate older Ameri-
cans and her fellow law enforcement officers on how to prevent See SCAMS page 4...
Communities Collaborate for Good Causes YORK COUNTY Our communities have come together greatly to help others in need this season. The following are local fundraisers to attend: South Berwick Food Pantry and End 68 Hours of Hunger The students and staff at Central School will celebrate the 100th day of school by participating in an important community service project. They will be collecting food and personal care items for the South Berwick Food Pantry and supporting End 68 Hours of Hunger (www. end68hoursofhunger.org). Each classroom’s goal is to collect 100 of a designated item to present to these organizations on the 100th Day of school. As
a culminating activity individual classes will create a display of their wares at an all school assembly. The celebration will include music, poetry and the presentation of certificates to a member of the South Berwick Food Pantry and End 68 Hours of Hunger. This year the celebration will be on Tuesday, February 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. “Semper Paratus” for Furloughed Workers A musical benefit for local US Coast Guard personnel and other furloughed workers will take place on Monday, February 4. Sponsored by St. George’s Episcopal Church and supported by the other churches of York,
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the performers include Sharon “Sugar” Jones, Jim White and the Funky Divas, North River Band, Tom Richter, the Honey Badgers and Vocal Exchange. Admission is a $10 donation and the event includes raffles and prizes. The evening’s performance will take place at United Methodist Church, 1026 US Route 1 in York at 7 p.m. (Overflow parking at Lobster on the Rough). For more information call 207-439-8635. House of Hope Food Pantry The Legion Riders are members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion who are registered motorcycle owners. Known for their charitable work, members
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of Berwick’s ALR chapter are hosting their 4th “Crop for a Cause” Vendor Fair and Scrapbooking event on Saturday, February 9 at the Berwick Town Hall auditorium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise funds for the House of Hope Food Pantry. This event features local vendors selling products and paper crafters with consultants to help with scrapbooking projects. There will be a tool table for use, multiple givea-ways, a yard sale table and a freebie table. Participants are asked to bring items to donate to the House of Hope food pantry (canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, etc.). Vendor cost is $30 for a full day (includes lunch) or $15 for a half day. RegSee CAUSES page 7...
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