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Friday, April 13, 2018
Volume 14 • Issue No. 15
Story of a Girl and her Gifts
Andrea Collin Reigosa of Kennebunk will receive the 2018 Community Service Award.
KENNEBUNK A local 8th grader will be honored by the American Red Cross for her volunteer project which helped deliver toys to kids on Puerto Rico this past Christmas. On Thursday, April 19, at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland, Andrea Collin Reigosa of Kennebunk will receive the 2018 Community Service Award. Born in Puerto Rico, young
Andrea decided last year to collect toys for the children on the island for a school project after Hurricanes Irma and Maria hit. Determined to bring some happiness at Christmastime to children who had lost everything, she arranged to have collection boxes installed around the community. Through a friend in Puerto Rico, she made a contact with FedEx. The company had already completed its humanitarian flights but was so
impressed with the project that it added one more dubbed “Andrea’s Flight.” In all, her efforts provided more than 800 toys to Puerto Rican children. The American Red Cross will also honor Michael Bourque of Portland, president and CEO of MEMIC, with the Blood Services Award; Stewart Graham of Portland, Larissa Montminy of Auburn, and Paige Roberts of Portland with the Lifesaver Award; Dan Martins of Read-
field and Portland VA Clinic with for Service to the Armed Forces; and Operation HOPE and the Scarborough Police Department with the Community Impact Award. The American Red Cross of Maine recognizes individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond in service to others. We salute these Real Heroes and recognize that they embody the spirit that is at the very heart of the American Red Cross.
door prize entry. Two lucky participants will also have a chance to win a $200 certificate toward a home energy assessment and
air sealing package. Admission is free. Visit www.facebook. com/yorkenergyfair for more information.
Say YES this Earth Day YORK Curious about solar energy options for your home, excited about electric cars, want to make a difference by reducing your reliance on fossil fuels and conserving energy? Then, come enjoy a fun and informative afternoon at the York Energy and Sustainability Fair, also known as the YES Fair, on Sunday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the York Beach Fire Station, 18 Railroad Ave. Sponsored by the York Energy Steering Committee, the energy fair
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will address its goal of “providing public information, education, and outreach on energy conservation and renewable energy”. The Fair will celebrate Earth Day with displays and exhibits by non-profit organizations. Vendors of green technologies and services will also be on hand to offer practical solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability in your home and answer your questions. Electric vehicles will be on display during the Fair. ReVision Energy will have a Chevy Bolt available for short test drives on a first-come, first-served basis
between 3 and 5 pm. A Greater Portland Council of Governments representative will be on hand to talk with people about electric vehicles and Maine’s plan to install a network of EV charging stations throughout the state. The Fair includes children’s activities, live music by local musicians, Birch Hill (from 3 to 5 p.m.), and light refreshments. There will be door prizes drawn throughout the afternoon. Make sure you pick up an entry for the Energy and Sustainability Scavenger Hunt, a fun and informative activity for all ages. Complete the “Hunt” and get an extra
YCCC Talk a “Sign” of the Times By Nancye Tuttle Contributing Writer WELLS & ARUNDEL John Getchell, otherwise known as the Sign Guy, had a bad case of cabin fever when February 2015 arrived. To amuse himself, he bought an illuminated, portable marquee—the kind you see outside churches with warnings like “You’ve Sinned” and VFW halls to advertise bean suppers. He set it up in Arundel, on the lawn of his River Road home, came up with a few rules for messages he would post, and in large black letters spelled out his first missive: “Sign of the Apocalypse Watch This Space.”
At the start, someone asked him if he was starting a church. He replied, “Yes, the Church of the Apocalypse.” So, he had a name for his sign and it’s stuck. Getchell changes his mes-
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sage on a near-daily basis—at least 1000 times in total so far. He creates pithy puns like “Legalize Marinara,” clever comments like “Strike the Irony While It’s Hot” and astute ob-
servations like “Today Is The Tomorrow You Worried About Yesterday.” He’s become a local folk hero whose musings strike up classroom and coffee counter conversations. He’s gained regional attention with an appearance on a local TV show which chronicles some of Maine’s most interesting characters. And one message gained national acclaim recently from late night TV talk show host James Corden. Getchell wrote: “When I find myself in Tweets o’ Trouble, Mother Russia Comes to Me, Speaking Words of See SIGNS page 7...
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