Air Force family reunion delayed by visa barriers and funds
Air Force Sgt. Allan Walker stationed at Griffiss AFB struggles to bring his wife Thong Poon and two children from Thailand. With 11 days notice for reassignment, visa delays, medical issues, and financial strain prevented timely travel. An emergency leave cleared travel documents but space available flights blocked their reunion, costing Walker money and time. The Defense and Air Force offer no immediate remedy beyond guidance and limited aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCME
N.Y
Air Force
Allan Walker
Walker
Griffiss Air Force Base
U-Tapao
Thailand
Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base
Griffiss
Thong Poon
Song Kran
Marietta
Bethel
Maine
Rome
United States
Department of Defense
Military Airlift Command
Washington
Volunteers canvass area for MS donations May drive
Volunteers for Multiple Sclerosis will march to raise money in the Biddeford Saco area from May 9 to May 16. Organized by the Maine chapter, 60 percent funds local services while 40 percent goes to national HQ for research. The Maine chapter in Westbrook set a high fundraising total last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Maine
National
MS Society
Westbrook
Reducing stress seminar at Trinity Church in Saco
A Stress Reduction seminar led by Dr. Clyde J. Crowson will be held Monday and Tuesday nights May 10 and 11 from 7 30 to 9 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco. The event costs 3 per person or 5 per family and is sponsored by the Saco Seventh-day Adventist Church. Further details are available from Mrs. Florence Lombard at 282 1035.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Clyde J. Crowson
Yarmouth
Don Hawley
Senior Citizens plan celebration in Biddeford club
Members of the Biddeford Senior Citizens Club met Tuesday at the Ross Community Center Washington Street Biddeford for a social. President Adelina Plante presided and Chaplain Annette Binette led prayers. Bicentennial planning committee members were announced. Multiple winners and special awards were named. Officials invited all interested seniors to all center activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Senior Citizens Club
Ross Community Center
Washington Street
Iddeford
Adelina Plante
Annette Binette
Marie Anna Dorais
Elise Paul
Aurore Soucy
Reseda Boisse
Alden Pare
Blanche LeBel
Edwina Dion
Florence Binette
Clara Demers
Laura Demers
Antoinette Duguay
Annie Normand
Eva Cantara
Laura Guay
Hector Laroche
Albert Metayer
Lionel Credit
Alfred Lapierre
Adelard Bisson
Rose Fournier
Honor rolls announced at Old Orchard Beach High School
Old Orchard Beach High School Principal Jerome LePelletier released the term honor rolls listing high honors seniors Mary Ann Bellerose Renee Caron Brian Dube Gregory Holland Elisabeth Stevenson. Juniors and sophomores appear among numerous students with high honors and honors designations, including Stephanie Chamberlain Gary Brimstin Rosalie Abbott Theresa Beaulieu Eve Boucouvalas Lori Bolduc and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Jerome LePelletier
Old Orchard Beach High School
Mary Ann Bellerose
Renee Caron
Brian Dube
Gregory Holland
Elisabeth Stevenson
Kevin Bolduc
Katherine Briggs
Joyce Bryan
Eugene Bryce
Barbara Davis
Kimberly Hannah
Debra Hunter
Robert Lamontagne
Cindy Lauzon
Kellie Marshall
Cynthia Martin
Daniel Hilton
Carol Melancon
Donald Monk
Linda Ouellette
Gerard Robichaud
Deanne
Gregory Tarbox
Margaret Urbano
Rosalie Abbott
Richard Bonneau
Kenneth Botting
Gregory Boucouvalas
Suzanne Bourassa
Thomas Dube
James Dye
Cinday
European plan dropped at Colony resort in Kennebunkport
The Colony on Ocean Avenue abandoned the European plan after a costly trial. manager John Banta says all staff must be ready to serve meals, keeping payroll high. In-season rates with meals now run 72 to 86 dollars daily, about ten dollars above last year’s European plan lodging. Advance reservations are strong amid high travel costs and bicentennial travel interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Colony
Ocean Avenue
John Banta
Shawmut Inn
Kennebunk
Narragansett Hotel
Shawmut
Narragansett
Banta
USA
Historical Deerfield (Mass.) Inc
S.A.C.O. Plans Michigan Trip and Activities
S.A.C.O. met at Trinity Church Saco and honored May birthdays for members including Anna Bahring Myrtle Eaton Florence Lewis Albertine Roberge Ruth Scammon Harry Belanger and Harry Michie. The bus for a Michigan trip leaves May 10 at 8 30 a.m. from Shaw's Purchase and returns May 21. A silver tea May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Parish Sanford benefits Old Timers Shop. High scorers in bowling last week were Hester Hooper and Elmer Andrews. Hospitality committee appointed for next week includes Paul Andrews and Harry Belanger夫妻 Officials invite all seniors to all S.A.C.O activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Bahring
Myrtle Eaton
Florence Lewis
Albertine Roberge
Ruth Scammon
Harry Belanger
Harry Michie
Hester Hooper
Michigan
Shaw's
Puschase
North Parish Congregational Church
Sanford
Hooper
Elmer Andrews
Paul Andrews
A.C.O
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Cunningham’s Greenhouse
Rt. 1
Scarborough
Mulberry House
Electrolux
J. Durfee
Rousseau
Elm Street
Insurance Agency
Pat
Frank
Amarshview
U.S. Rt
Scarboro
Marshview
U.S
SF Kantasia
Main St
Clown School
San Diego State University
OOBHS
Douglas Doherty
Irene Gendron
Richard Girard
Susan Lachapelle
Dorothy McGee
Therese Eee
Robert Perkins
Lawrence Price
John Ratcliff
Karen Sargent
Sandra Tracy
Quinn’s Cycle Mart
OLD Orchard
Uinn
Martaco Ave
C.B
Hillcrest Ave
By Peter Kingsley
Raymond
Audio Insurance Agency
Elm St
S.A.C.O
Saco Adult Citizens Organization
Cleveland Street
Walter Peterson
James Agreste
Epis Oom
Main Street
L$age
Dia Dd
Deer Isle
Penobscot Bay
P.O
4. Waldron
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