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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1976

Page

13

Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center Closes In On Financial Crisis

In Augusta Maine Kennebec Valley Mental Health Center a top Maine community program faces a year end cash squeeze with half the fiscal year left caused by unexpected 60 000 cutbacks and staff resignations Board chair Richard Chamberlin and director Carmen Celenza say funding remains inconsistent with program goals as revenues fade and 2 4 million budget strains MBHC funds largely diverted to other projects Medicaid changes slash income while federal and state support form the bulk of the center’s budget with county and donation contributions remaining.

Augusta, Maine UPI Kennebec Valley Maine Carmen Celenza Richard Chamberlin Celenza Chamberlin Kennebec Os Island Center

Holiday Greetings in Section 47 Want Ads

Classified header from Biddeford Saco Journal advertises holiday greetings. Mentions dial number 282-1535 and section 47 for listings.

Biddeford-Saco Journal Classified Advertising Dial

Bird count date set for Dec 28 in Biddeford area

The 17th annual Biddeford Kennebunkport Christmas Bird Count will be held Tuesday December 28 within a 15 mile diameter circle including Arundel Biddeford Dayton Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach and Saco. Last year 39 observers counted 75 species. unusual sightings included a cen-tailed towhee and a gray jay. Contact Chandler Robbins Jr to participate. feeder watchers coordinated by Ruth Bixby. A $1 fee supports costs. counts appear in American Birds July 1977.

Biddeford- Kennebunkport Arundel Biddeford Dayton Kennebunk Kennebunkport Old Orchard Beach Saco Newfoundland West Indies

Annual Knights Christmas Party For Members' Kids

Luke E Hart Council and Knights of Columbus sponsor the annual children and grandchildren party Sunday December 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the hall Pool Street Biddeford Santa will visit and parents should bring a gift not exceeding 5 dollars with the child’s name. Games and refreshments served by Harold Snow Roger Hubert William Chocka Jr Grand Knight Andre Mandeville Gerard Petit and Roger Moreau.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Pool Street Biddeford Andre Mandeville Santa Claus Harold Snow Roger Hubert William Chocka Jr Grand Knight Mandeville Gerard Petit Roger Moreau

Saco Senior Citizen Club Meets at Open Door

Members gathered at the Open Door on Jordan School Street Saco for a business and social meeting led by President Anna Bahring who awarded a gift certificate to former president Ernest Valliere. Florence Johnson led devotions with reports from Sylvia Smart Raymond Taylor. Odessa Nason noted sending get well and sympathy cards. A Christmas party is set for Thursday Dec 16 at 1 p.m. with a $2 gift exchange and refreshments. A blood pressure clinic was held by United Community Health Services.

Saco Senior Citizen Club Jordan School School Street Saco Anna Bahring Rnest Valliere Florence Johnson Sylvia Smart Raymond Taylor Odessa Nason Sunshine Florence Lewis United Community Health Services

Past Noble Grands Association Dinner in Saco

The Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge hosted a Christmas dinner at Helen Bowie’s home on North Street. President Helen Jamison led devotions and a brief business meeting. officers named for the coming year were Jamison as president, Shaffer as vice president, Currie as secretary, and Rumery as treasurer.

Noble Grands Association Saco Rebekah Lodge Helen Bowie North Street Saco Helen Jamison Nominati Jamison Eleanor Shaffer Gertrude Currie Nancy Rumery Eleanor Kennedy Ethel Day Bowie Lawrence Bowie Rumery Louise Sanborn Ferry Road Madeline Jackett Currie Day Lawrence Ie Santa Claus Elizabeth Hill Aldie Palmer Marion McAuley Eva Sherman Adelpha McKeen

Madisses of First Parish Congregational Church Meet

The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church held a covered dish and business meeting at the parish hall Beach Street Saco guests included Rev Paul K Weimer and Catherine Nielson. The Madrigal Choir of Thornton Academy Saco directed by Lawrence Woodward performed. Members then joined Rev James Fletcher and wife for a Christmas party and gift exchange.

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Beach Street Saco Paul K. Weimer Catherine Nielson Ruth Warren Gladys Black Lillian Black Maryalice Braley Paula Fletcher Patricia MacLeod Thornton Academy Lawrence Woodward James Fletcher

1972 Toyota Celica for sale at Unicorn and Lion

1972 Toyota Celica priced at 1,750 dollars. Contact 985-2985 at Unicorn and Lion Restaurant for details or to arrange a viewing.

Toyota Call

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