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Friday, September 5, 2014
Volume 10 • Issue No. 36
Surf Competition Raises Funds For Living Well With Cancer Fund YORK Ian Knowles, Director & Founder of The Big Andrew Foundation, recently presented a check for $8,200 to York Hospital’s Oncology & Infusion Care representative Susan KellyWestman LMSW. The funds were raised through the Foundation’s 7th Annual Big Andrew East Coast Surf Competition held at Long Sands Beach in York, Maine, on August 10, where more than 300 people, from volunteers to surfers, participated in the celebratory day-long event, which included a BBQ, raffle drawings and awards ceremony. The Big Andrew Foundation was started in 2008, in honor of 16 year old surfer and York summer resi-
Surfers competed at Long Sands Beach, York, Maine for Big Andrew Foundation Annual Surf Competition.
dent, Andrew Gmelch, who lost his battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. An avid surfer, skateboarder and snowboarder, Andrew is remembered for his good-heartedness and optimism, whose too short life provided an extraordinary example of how living with passion means to live without regrets and fears. The Foundation fol-
lows suit as a community based, non-profit organization comprised of surfers, survivors, volunteers and families who rally around the common passions of helping those in need and being close to the ocean, to honor the memory of Andrew Gmelch, along with the spirit of youth. In keeping with the Foundation’s wish to help patients lo-
“Open Lighthouse Day” Salutes the State’s Maritime Heritage SEACOAST – The State of Maine’s sixth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 13 with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on
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this one day. The popular event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, draws between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors annually with the unique opportunity to climb and learn about Maine’s historic lights. “As one of our largest industries, tourism provides an outstanding way for Maine to attract visitors, create jobs and provide new investment opportunities,” said Governor Paul R. LePage. “My administration is committed to supporting events and activities that showcase our state as a terrific place to visit, study, and invest.” The largest effort of its
kind organized within the U.S., Open Lighthouse Day is a family activity intended to help increase awareness of Maine’s maritime heritage and teach visitors about the rich history of its lighthouses and lighthouse keepers. All lighthouses will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Special packages, promotions and celebratory activities are also available in partnership with hotels and other attractions. For Lighthouse Day, all lighthouses and lighthouse tours are free. Some parking and transportation costs to lighthouses are additional.
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Wood Island Lighthouse, one of many lighthouses open on Lighthouse Day
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has made to our Living Well With Cancer Fund year after year. All the hard work, planning and dedication that Ian, Ryan & Justin Knowles and Nicolette Milano continually put forth on behalf of their dear friend Andrew is amazing. It’s incredible for our small commuSee SURF page 4...
World Champion & Boston Marathon Race Director Compete In Local Half Iron
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cally who are dealing with the cancer treatments, the funds are used to assist with the expenses of daily living – from gas and grocery cards, utility bills, car, rent or mortgage payments, as well as wigs for those who lose their hair from chemotherapy. “York Hospital is so grateful for the generous donations The Big Andrew Foundation
SOUTH BERWICK Two legends on the New England road race/triathlon scene will be in South Berwick, Maine to compete in the 2014 Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival Half Iron race. Former world triathlon champion Karen Smyers of Lincoln, Massachusetts will join Boston Marathon race di-
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rector Dave McGillivray of North Andover, Massachusetts on September 7 for the half iron race that will consist of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, and 13.1 mile swim. This will be the seventh year of the Pumpkinman Half Iron race. One day See RACE page 18...
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