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Vol. 16, No. 38 Thursday, Sept, 22, 1977 1\venty Cents
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M"S. A.D. No. 41 SCHOOL DIRECTORS' MEET M.S. A. D. No. 41 School Directors' Meeting was held on
Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. Directors present were Nancy Belvin, Karen Clark, Marcel Dyer, Gary Eaton, Rosabelle French, Sharon Kallweit, George Mayo, Rachel Prescott, Rodney Ross, Clive Royal and Donald Stickney. Absen~ were Dr. Ralph Monroe and Marcia Shook. Staff attending were Principals Erwin Dellaire, Jane Skehan; George Lord, Andrew Yaeger, Virgil Valente, Philip Gerow, Adm. Ass 't. Francis Foss. Guests were Murre! Harris, Milo Recreation Director; Morna Lewis, Recreation Board Member; Fred Abt - Ernest Abbott, Yearbook Rep. , Bangor.
.NDA 1. It was voted unanimously to approve of August 24, 1977 minutes as printed and dispense with the reading. 2. Request- Letter: Mr. Virgil Valente
It was voted unanimously to approve Mr. Valente taking the National Honor Society and Science Fair candidates to his usual Gouldsboro outing September 30 - October 2.
Also to allow high school pupils an opportunity to take Adult ·Education classes but no credits will be available . 3. Request: Mr. Andrew Yaeger - Band Director
It was voted unanimously to authorize the Band Director to take the. P. V. H. s. Band and Majorettes to a Band Day at UMO Saturday, October 15, Two buses and drivers are authorized for transportation. 4. High School Yearbook - Mr. Buchanan
It was voted unanimously that Principal Buchanan and Mr. Gerow have a meeting with pupils and relate to them all the facets of yearbook problem. A report of the meeting of their findings is to be made to the Directors as soon as possible. 5. Report of Athletic Committee - Pro-tem Chairman Director Mayo
It was voted · 9-yes - 1-abstained - to drop Girls Field Hockey this season as an interscholastic sport and include as a unit in the ·present Physical Education Program.
Voted unanimously to elect the following for 1977-78: Freshmen Iloys Basketball Coach - Russell Carey Junior High Boys Basketball Coach- Paul Grindle Junior High Girls Basketball Coach- Helene Sanborn Vote: 9-yes - !-abstained- In lieu of a Middle School
Physical Education Internship Program, a regular Physical Education St..<tff member who can also coach Varsity Boys' laseball and Junior Varsity Boys' Basketball is authorized to
'-..>e hired.
FIRE PROTECTION SURVEY CONDUCTED Representatives from the Insurance Services Office started
surve)'ing the municipal fire defenses of Milo on September 14, 1977, Town Manager Dale Green announced . The Insurance Ser.vices Cffice, whose office is located in Boston, Mass. , is a national organization serving the property and liability insurance. companies. On behalf of these companies , and at no charge to the mw1icipality, ISO surveys and classifies the fire defenses of individual communities. A spokesman from the ISO state office has advised that the classification of public fire protection is one of the factors used in determining rates for fire insurance coverage on many properties. The ISO representatives also analyzed the water supply for 1\lilo to determine its adequacy and reliability. Actual Dow tests were made in various parts of the town to determine the quantities of water available for combating serious fires. They studied the fire dpeartmcnt, including its organization, location of fire stations. manning, operation and training. Checks were also made of the fi rc communications system. The regulations concerning building construction, fire prevention and electrical installations were evaluated, and a number of buildings were visited to verify the enforcement of these ordinances.
Dale Green indicated the survev took about three days, and the results will be ready within s'ix months.
GIGANTIC YARD & TIUMMAGE SALE TO BE HELD FOR BENEFIT OF MILO HOSPITAL
A "Gigantic Yard and Rummage Sale" will be held at the Milo Town Hall on Saturday , September 24, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the benefit of the Milo Community Hospital. The sale will be held in the dining room, lobby, and outside parking lot of the Town Hall.
The sale will feature rummage and used goods, including appliances, furniture, conversation pieces, and 1 'what-not. " A food table is planned as well as a table for plants and other new goods. It will be the third sale in a row to be sponsored by the Friends of Milo Community Hospital, and is part of a continuing series of fund raising events for the benefit of the hospital.
Vote: 6-yes- 3-abstained- To adopt the eligibility rules presented by the Athletic Council. 6. Request for audience with Directors - Mr. Douglas Drink-water - Brownville Recreation Department ·
Vote: 1-yes- 9-no - Motion Lost- To hold all outside requests for Basketball at a cut off date of February 19, 1978, waive building costs to recreation departments and have the district provide custodial help.
Vote: 9-yes- 1-no- To stay with building use policy, cut off date for use of gym to be March 1st.
7. Request for audience with the Directors - Mr. Murre! Harris - Milo Recreation Department
It .was voted unanimously to approve request for the use of bus for roller skating Wednesdays 7-9, October through December. Use will be according to District Policy. (Milo Recreation wlll furnish dirver, gas, proper insurance , etc.) 8. Report of Opening Day Enrollments -
(Will be printed in next week's edition of Town Crier.) 9. Negotiation Committee recommendations - Chairperson Rachel Prescott
It was voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Negotiations Committee to give the administrative staff 8% increases in salaries. (List next week's paper.)
Voted unanimously to table temporarily th~ Head Cook's salary. The Superintendent will bring a recommendation to the Board as soon as possible. (To be figured on a retroactive basis from the beginning of school.)
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AUIDMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE
Bob's Service Center has moved to 21 Church Street Brownville. Complete dis~ and drum brake service. Tires. AAA Road Service. Cars picked up and delivered on request. Call 965-8495
MAINE ACREAGE WANTED Farmland or woodland, cash
available, Dinerman's Farm, North Scituate , R. I. 02857. (401)647-2565.
SERVICE Any gun sighted - in and
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FOR ·SALE Combination oil and gas
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HELP WAJ\TED BOOK A TOY & GIFT PARTY Generous Hostess Awards DEMONSTRATORS ALSO NEEDED. Over 400 newest most-wanted ttems. For further information, write SANTA'S PARTIES Box. P, Avon Conn 06001 or call Toll Free 1-800-243-7606.
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FOR SALE Ladder, wheelbarrow, can
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Jet. Bullding, newly renovated 1 story and cellar. Now Barber Shop and Pool Hall. Could be house or other business. John Ekholm. Brownville Jet.
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ADJVIISSIONS DISCHARGES MILO MILO
William Cross Elizabeth Noble Barbara Lopes
Clare Moore Barbara Lopes Elizabeth Noble
John QuiJ1C.\' Livermore BROWN\'fLLE JCT. •
Tina 1\'adeau
JI.T.S.A. D. "41 MEETING Cont'd from Page 1
10. Authorization to Receive Federal Funds: That the Board of Directors of Maine School Administra
tive District No. 41 accept the provisions of Elementary and Secondan· Act. P. L. 89-10; Adult Education Act of 1966-Title m ·so long as the act is effective, with any amendments and/or extensions there.Qf as may appear out of and/or from this act, and further accei)tand·agree to abide by its require- . ments with respect to standards, procedures, and policies, and hereby authorize the Superintendent of Schools to act for the School Committee in participation in projects and/or programs as the need appears and authorize him (superintendent of schools) to accept all federal funds that may be derived from the program and/or proJects.
(Voted at the June 13, 1977 meeting. ) 11. Request for audience with the Directors: Director Sharon Kallweit
Vote: 8- yes - ! -abstained- To develop an overvie....,_)r the Directors of the M.S.A.D. No. 41 pinpointing areas of concern. This is to be done by interested directors. Announcements and Information
Chairman Stickney read several letters of appreciation from various members of the staff thanking the Board for the wonderful opening school dinner meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at .11:15 p.m.
CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sin
cere thanks to all our relatives, friends and neighbors for the beautiful cards , money and gifts received honoring our 50th Wedding Anniversary September 17. And to all who came to our open house given by our son and daughter-inlaw.
Thank you. Melburn & Nellie Brown
SERVICE Papering, painting and
housecleaning. Call 943-2696.
NOTICE A representative from the
Bangor Social Security Office wlll be at the MHo Town Hall on Tuesday, September 27, at 3:00 p.m.
CHIMNEY INSPECTION The Milo Fire Dept. will
inspect chimney and wood stove set-up.
Contact any member of ~he Milo Flre Dept. or call 943-2202.
NOTICE The Milo Nurse's Guild wlll
meet Monday, September 26, at the home of Ruth YoUQgblood on Derby Hill, Milo at 6:00 p.m. There will be a pot luck supper.
NOTICE The Three Rivers Fish and
Game Club of Milo will hold a very important meeting on September 28 at 7 :00 p.m. at the Civil Defense bulldix: This meetlng wlll determV the future of the club in MUo. Please attend.
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M,S,A,D. #41 SCHOOL LUNCH MENU WEEK OF: September 26 1\1:0NDAY
Meatballs/Gravy Steamed Rice Peas & Carrots Roll Peaches l\1ilk
TUESDAY Macaroni & Cheese Assorted Cold Meats Stewed Tomatoes Hot Rolls Strawberries/Topping Milk
WEDNESDAY Baked Sausage Mashed Potato/Gravy Turnip Roll Applesauce Milk
THURSDAY Juice. Italian Sandwich Sliced Cucumbers Peanut Bar Milk
FRIDAY Chicken Shortcake Cranberry Sauce Broccoli Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
.,Milk
PENQUIS SOCIAL SERVICES FAIR 10 BE HELD
The Penquis CommWlityServices Council announced plans to hold a Social Service Fair at the United Methodist Church in 9ullford on Friday October 14, 1977, from 10:00- 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Judy Morrison explaineCl the purpose of the .fair is to show the people of Piscataquis County the many services that are provided for them by the agencies and organizations in this County.
Mrs. Morrison said that to date over 25 organizations and agencies will be represented. The theme for thls year's fair is People Serving People. There are many special events that are being planned throughout the day. Some of the highlights will be a Drug Dog Demonstration and a presentation by the Dexter Drama Group, Arrangements are also being 'Ilade to hold a Blood Donation
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DERBY MOTHERS' SERVICE CLUB Members will send a shower
rhe Derby Mothers I Service of birthday cards to Mrs. Maty Club met at the home of Mrs. Wadman, Brownville Jet Mildred King with nine mem- It was reported th~t a ~rib bers present; co-hostess was sized quilt was sold. Mrs. Marlon Williams. A new member, Mrs. Lee
President Mrs. Kinney con- S~enar, has joined the club.
Dean's Electric Service
ducted the business meeting auction was held with at which time the club voted Mrs. Kinney ln charge. to donate two hundred dollars The next meeting will be to the Milo Community Hospi- held at the home of Mrs. tal at this time. Marlon Williams Milo, on
A thank you note was ac- September 27. lmowledged from Mrs. Ethel Curtis.
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MILO PUBLIC LIBR.ARY NEWSLETTER We have a new author, Australlan-born Colleen McCul
lough. ITer novel is The Thorn Birds, a most exhllarating of reading e":periences. A book that enfolds the reader in its capacious arms. There is simply no way to put it down once you have begun, or to separate yourself from the lives and loves of this fascinating family; the Clearys.
· This saga begins in the early part of this century, when Paddy Cleary moves his wife, Fiona, and their seven children to Drogheda, the vast Australian sheep station owned by his autocratic and childless older sister; and it ends in more than half a century later when the only survivor of the t_hird generation, the brilliant actress Justine O'Neill, sets a course of life and love halfway around the world from her roots.
The author of the international best seller, The Bermuda Triangle, has written another book that investigates a series of new and baffling incidents which took place in that mysterious section of the Atlantic Ocean also known as the Devil's Triangle. Incidents brought to light by the world- wide reaction to his first book.
Without a Trace, by Charles Berlitz, is filled with startling stories of strange occurrences within the triangle; peculiarities of sea and weather; the appearance of "ghost ships" and a catalog of vessels which have disappeared from 1800 through 1976; clouds that seem to chase and capture ships and planes; time warps; and the possibility of a doorway in the area leading to another dimension, or even to outer space.
The result is a book filled with an abundance of evidence and information never before available and Mr. Berlitz uses it here to support some startling theories and explanations concerning events that continue to haunt the Bermuda Triangle.
A new Avalon book: The Necklace of Peril by Ruth Burnett. --Victoria Allen is to star in an historical play entitled "The Hate Necklace" based on the 20-year period when Britain ruled Florida.
The play depicted the life of the daughter of the Brltlsh governor and her romance with Spanish pirate· Sebastian.
A gorgeous sapphire necklace was crucial to the plot. LIBRARY HOURS:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE Letter to the Editor:
President Carter has requested Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Secretary ,Joseph A. Califano Jr. to develop recommendations for a National Health Insurance plan to be submitted to Congress.
In preparing this plan, the Department is ·developing a major outreach program to seek views and recommendations from as many citizens and groups as possible before the proposal is finalized.
High priority is being given to reaching those individuals or groups who would otherwise have trouble making their views known.
HEW is asking that anyone with ideas, reactions or comments on National Health Insurance submit them to the Boston Regional Office at the address listed below.
Comments and information may be submitted in any form such as letters, position papers, or memoranda.
All comments received by the Regional Office will be forwarded to the Office of the Secretary for consideration before a final report is presented to the President.
The deadline for the written comments submitted to the Regional Office is October 1, 1977. All comments should be mailed to HEW Regional Public Affairs Office, Room 2411, John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Government Center, ·BI'lston, Massachusetts 02203.
EDITOR '8 KOTE:
Warren M. McFague Acting HEW Principal Regional Official
It was with a great deal of interest that this letter was received in this office. All citizens of this area are urged to accept this invitation to provide "in, put" into this government program.
If anyone should know the sad effects of government getting into the health field, it is the people of the Mil
1o area.
When you consider the loss of health care servtces that we here in this little area have suffered since the beginning of government intervention as a part of the Medicare program, imagine what the rules and regulatlons and beaurocracy · would be if the government got interested in a national health insurance program.
Almost everyone would agree that the Milo area does not begin to be able to get the scope and quality of health care that was available here 20 to 25 years ago. Mueh of this is due to the red tape of governmental intrusion into the health care field. ·
Everyone agrees that the Sovial Security program is a benefit to many but since it started with a small deduction from your wages and an equally small expense to your employer, notice the size of the chunk it takes out of your paycheck now, and there are rumors that the Social Security program is on very bad financial footing right now. Let no one be ln doubt that a national health insurance program would not also start out small basis and then burgeon into another federal beaurocracy which can set its own premium increases to which the people would be subject . -
Write to the address and tell HEW that we will buy our O'h
health insurance from the company of our choice and we wilY use this insurance to go to the hospitals of our choice, and to the doctors of our choice.
Big Brother - butt out.
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MILO - BELMONT ST. A home to be proud of. 9 rooms, 11/2 baths, fireplace, oil furnace. Natural wood finish and floors. Large glassed porch. Barn. A spacious landscaped yard, Even a children's playhouseJ
$24,300. BROWNVILLE - RT. 11 High on a hill overlooking the town. 8 room Victorian wlth4l bedrooms. New hot water furnace, bath, fireplace, modern kitchen. A large barn. App; 2 acre lot. ·-··· . . $35,000 BROWNVILLE-Church st. "The Slate House" 9 rooms, 2 bathe, oil furnace, nearly complete renovations. A truly distinctive home, on app, 26 acres.
_Reduced to $42,900, MILO..: Charles street 3 bedroom bungalow, Carpeted living and dining rooms. Fireplace, 1 1/2 baths, Fenced back yard, garage. $23,900,
MILO - Willow Street A brand-new house! 3 bedrooms, electric heat, w/w ~arpetlng throughout. Room ior a garden. Quiet location on dead-end street.
only $26, 900
CORE COMMITTEE Th~ self-evaluat(on CORE
committee K-8 is extending an Invitation to all people already assigned to their preferred committee areas, plus any other interested parents or citizens of M.S. A.D. #41 to a _dinner meeting Thursday: September 29 - 6:30 p.m., Penquis Valley Middle School Cafetorlum.
Mr. John Pecoraro from the State Department of Educational and Cultural Services· will be there to help explain this important State required project.
Last spring the self-evaluation CORE committee organized K-8 teachers and parents who showed an interest In participating in this project, It is hoped more parents and citizens will show an interest in this committee
\. Nork. Thts Is an opportunity '--"for you to constructively ex
press your feelings in the
September 22, 1977
Real Estate BRADFORD App, 14 1/2 acre wooded camp lot, bordering stream and private road,
BROWNVILLE Stickney Hill
$4500.
3 bedrooms, new kitchen and bath. Oil hot air furnace. Insulated, new attached garage. 3 acre lot. Country location.
$32,500.
MILO - KNAPP PARK 1969 Mobile Home. 60 1
x12' with two tip-outs. Partly Furnished
$6500.
MILO - Elm Street Seven room home with additional office space. on fur:nace, 1 1/2 baths, fireplace, garage. Large corner lot.
$24,900.
MILO - PARK ST. App, 21 acres, surveyed for development, Frontage on Rte , 11, $13,500.
For Sale MILO - CLINTON ST, 8 rooms, bath, oil furnace, fireplace, w/w carpeting, paneling, insulated. Garage/stable with upstairs storage. Reduced to $20,500.
BROWNVILLE JCT. Front St., 3 bedroom ranch with modern kitchen, bath, den with Frankl in fire place, and living room with w/w carpet , Basement has guest bedroom, complete bath and utility room, Oil hot water furnace. Double garage with workshop. Excellent condition.
$32,500.
BROWNVILLE-Schoodic Lake Road, 1972 Mobile Home, 60 9
x12'. Added living room with hearth for wood stove. Mostly furnished including dishwash. er. Only $7500.
direction that the education of MILO HISTORICAL SOCIETY your children is moving.
The philosophy committee At the last monthly meeting has revised and up-dated the of the Milo Historical Society existing Educational Ph!los- it was voted to observe Nosophies of the K-8 Schools of talgia Night at the regular M.s. A. Do #41. This revision monthly meeting in September will be presented at this which w!ll be Wednesday evemeeting. ning, September 28, at 7:30.
An R.s.v.p. is requested Those hosts and hostesses to Marcie Shook or the Super- who so kindly assisted in holdintendant's office by Monday, ing open house the Monday, September 26, to allow the Wednesday and Friday aftercafetorium help ample time noons during the summer for preparation in their busy ·months are to be honored at schedule. this time. There will be a
program and refreshments. 1--------------To be honored are Maurice SEBEC BARN SALE
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and Rosamond Golden, Anniebelle Moran, Elsie Mayo, Vivien Wibberley, Gladys Mooers, Charles Horne, Jr., Helen Livermore, Marjorie Brockway, Earla Nelson, Lloyd Treworgy, Dorothy Severance, Jean Fisher, Hazel Monroe, Hilda Brown, Flossie Gilbert, Gertrude Hoskins, Jennie Chase, Gladys Bradeen. Audrey Brockway, Lala
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SCHOODIC LAKE Reasonably priced furnished cottage on leased shore lot. Sleeps 6. Electricity, phone. Close to main road.
$8500.
MILO- STODDARD ST. Reduced in price. 8 rooms and bath. on furnace. Good resipential area.
$16,900.
BROWNVILLE JCT. · 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, bath, and oil hot water furnace. Carpeting. Fully insulated. $15,500.
· 29 properties sold or under contract to qua lified buyers since Jan. 1, 1977. Listings needed.
MONROE REALTY Dorothy Monroe, Realtor
15 Clinton Street Milo 943-8837
Hughes, Pamela Hussey, Betty Brockway and Phoebe Hilton.
All interested persons are welcome, as well as members.
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED
Mr. and Mrs. Melburn Brown of Milo celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary at an open house at their home given by their son and daughter-in-law. Many friends and relatives v!slted. They received many cards and gifts. There was also a money tree.
They were married in Mapleton on September 17, 1927, and moved to Milo in 1940. Mr. Brown was highway supervisor for the Town of Milo and retired In 1972.
Mrs. Brown was presented with a gold orchid and they cut the traditional wedding cake.
They have one son, Gerald, of Newburgh, who is sales p1anager of Webber Oil in Bangor. They also have four grandsons.
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bill cohen FROM CONGRE.SS Last week the House of Representatives debated legislation
concerning mandatory retirement based on age. As a member of the House Select Committee on Aging and a cosponsor of the bill, I testlfied at committee hearings in favor of this legislation which seeks to reduce the incidence of mandatory retirement, and I argued for passage of the bill on the floor of the House.
The bill is an amendment to the existing Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Despite its name, the law in its present form has merely confirmed the second- class status of the elderly in this country, since the law protects only those under the age of 65.
Every day more than 4, 000 Americans reach 65. On that day, these individuals - - although not discerniblyolder, physically or mentally, than the day before -- are abruptly moved into the n&w category of the "aged. " Suddenly, they lose one of their most important legal protections, the age discrim ination law. In passing the ADEA, Congress has made it legal for employers to discriminate against their employees who are over the age of 65. Rights of employment are swept away , regardless of the individual's health, intelligence, or capability.
The new House bill changes all that. Among other things, the bill:
- - Ra ises the age of coverage unde r the Age Discrimination in Employment Act from 65 to 70.
--Eliminates the mandatory retirement age for Federal employees.
- - Closes the loophole in existing law which allows mandatory retirement below 65 when provided for a "bona fide employee benefit pla n. "
--Requires the Secretary of Labor to report on the feasibility of eliminating completely the upper age limitation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
Abillty to perform a job cannot be evaluated in terms of age alone , for it does not take into account differing knowledge and capabilities among individual workers. The commitment and experience of older workers is an important element in job performance. It is necessary for us to dispel the notion that a person's age determines his or her ability to perform.
A study by Dr. Richard L . Sprott at the Jackson Laboratories in Bar Harbor has shown that learning ablllty and I. Q. do not decrease with age, but remain steady and may even increase, depending upon the individual's profession, interests, and of course, health.
A major concern for all of us is the hardship that mandatory retirement imposes upon older Americans. They are robbed of a major source of creative satisfaction, of social relationships and status, and often, self-respect. The limitation in the law suggests that people at age 65 are no longer competent, actlve, healthy individuals. In reality, inability, inactivity , and illness a re often the results of, rather than the r easons for, rettr·ement. Enforced idleness will s lowly erode and can ultimately destroy an individual's desire to live. It encourages personal disintegration by destroying purpose, and limiting the opportunities for physical and mental activity. The fact that the suicide rate for males peaks at the age of 65 should be an indicator of the ageism we have bred into our soc i.ety.
Financially, mandatory retirement not only means a sudden loss of income, but it can also result in lower benefits under Social Security, if the e mployee would have earned higher wages in later years. The limitation on working years is
especially d isadvantageous to women -- who often enter the work force late, after raising a family or following a divorce or the death of their husbands -- since it reduces their a bility to accrue signif icant pension beneflts.
Should a r etiree seek re-employment , he or she wlll f~ a much more difficult time because o£ age d iscrim ination, At the same time , forced retireme nt unnecessa rily increaseB government expenditures for income maintenance programs, such as Social Security, and social service programs for people who, in many cases , would remain self-supporting if given the opportunity to do so.
In my opinion, the fundamental argument for eliminating fo r ced r etirement based upon an arbitrar y age limit is that we live in a society which desires equal opportunity fo r its citizens. We must res ist discrimination in any form, whether it is aimed at minority groups, women, the handicapped or older Americans.
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MILO RE CREATION DEPT. The Recreation Committee
met Thursday, September 15, - 'th recreation director Mur-
1 Harris. The r ecreation department
will be having- bus transportation fo r r oller skating. This will start Wednesday, Sept. 28 .
The rec. dept. group dance will be October 21 at the Milo Town Hall with "PHE-NIX" a group from Bangor.
A meeting for men's volleyball will be at the town hall Tuesday, Sept . 27, at 7 :00; for captain of teams only.
A meeting for women's volleyball -- captains and t hose . not on teams -- will also be held at the town hall Thursday, Sept. 29 , at 7 :00 p. m .
In conjunction wit h the Board of Trade 's 'Har vest Days' in l\tllo , the recreation department will have a hor seshoe (doubles) and men' s s ingles tennis tournament. The tennis will be open to only M.S. A. D. No. 41 area r esident s .
The M. V. P. and Most Improved Player A wards were given out for women ' s softball. · • teams t hey were :
"-"nomites: M . V. P. Marla Hamlin M . I. P . Madeline Decker
Dubs : M. V. P . Jean Rolfe M. I. P . Lana Badger
Dump P ickers : M. V. P. Georgia Wal ker M. I. P. Penny Decker The Recreation Committee
has an opening. Anyone interested should contact director Murrel Harris,
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TOWN OF MILO INVITATION TO BID
The Town of Milo wlll accept sealed bids for demolition and liemoval of a 2 1/2 story house located at the corner of High and Pleasant Streets in Milo, and identified as Map 14, Lot 31 on the James W. Sewall Company Town's Property ;Maps which are located in the Town Office. The Town will accept sealed bids plainly marked "Proposal for Demolition and Removal of Hommer Property" until 5:00p.m. Eastern Daylight Savlng Time .on October 3, 1977. Bids should be addressed to the Town Manager, Milo Town Hall, Milo, Maine 04463. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids . Any bid not received within such time should be deemed rejected and shall be returned to the bidder. Information can be received by calling the Milo Town Manager at 943-2376.
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They will begin at 9:00 a.m. <A-ith a panel discussion to 10:30 a.m. .fhe open hearings will be held from 11 :00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for public testimony.
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October 6- Presque Isle, Maine (Kelley Commons Building, U of M) . Time: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p. m.
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Sunday: December 4, 1977 to February 19, 1978 - High School Basketball - 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: November 6, 1977 to February 19, 1978 - Men' s Open Gym - 5:15- 8 :15p.m.
3aturday: December 3, 1977 to February 11, 1978- Pee Wee Basketball - 10 weeks - (Excluding week of Dec . 31, 1977 because of school vacation. )
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