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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1975

Page

2

Merged Health Group To Meet In York County

York County Health Services Inc will hold its first organizational meeting at the County Courthouse on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Doris Reando of Springvale will chair the session for the new merged agency uniting United Community Health Services Sanford Community Health Services and Wells Home Health Agency The group aims to improve expand and coordinate home health care in York County with a board of directors and officers to be elected and managed by incorporators drawn from consumers and providers The agenda includes nominating committee report and other business with a view to broader county participation.

Alfred York County Health Services, Inc Doris Reando Springvale United Community Health Services Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Community Health Services of Sanford Town of Wells York County Ork County Health Services, Inc

Open Door events listed in Saco this week

Saco Parks and Recreation announces Open Door activities at Open Door Jordan School Saco School Street. Wednesday hosts a 1 to 3 p.m. rap session with Jack Dexter and a lunch for attendees. Thursday features cards and a social 1 to 4 p.m. Friday offers a dowsing program at 1 p.m. box lunches printed menus for bidding at noon. Open Door hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Saturdays. Indian Summer Fair at St Philip's Mission Goodwins Mills Saturday 12 noon to 5 p.m. Dayton Consolidated School Routes 5 and 35 features crafts foods games lunches. Camp Waban supper Sanford bean supper Saturday 5 to 7 p.m. at Camp an off Route 4.

Saco Jordan School School Street Saco Parks and Recreation Jack Dexter Goodwins Mills St. Philip's Mission Dayton Consolidated School Campan Oute

Sincere thanks for support after bereavement

The Fouchers and relatives express heartfelt gratitude to friends nuns neighbors and all who offered aid sympathy floral tributes mass cards and transportation for the funeral. Special thanks to Officer Michaud and staff and to Mr Michael Boisvert for their prompt courteous and efficient response on Wednesday September 17.

Yvette Cote Michael Leo Cote Patricia O. Gagne Michaud Michael Boisvert Alfred J. Foucher Jeannette A. Foucher Wakefield Ave Biddeford Maine

Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Directory

Local funeral homes in Saco and Biddeford listed with addresses and contact numbers. Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco. Dennett and Craig 365 Main St Saco. Emond and Conroy 72 Hill St Biddeford. Sansoucy Blais Stone St Biddeford. R Martel is listed as director.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel

Rebel Chief Negotiating With French in Chad Standoff

Rebel Afri can chief Hissen Habre of the Toubou tribe holds French archaeologist Françoise Claustre in the Tibesti desert. He grants a reprieve as ransom talks with France continue, with a rendezvous for talks set this week. A French military plane monitored the area amid the 17 month kidnapping and a government news blackout was declared.

Paris Xavier Beauchamps Chad Hissen Habre Francoise Claustre Tibesti Habre Valery Giscard d'Estaing

Webber director opposes new hospital facility at Portland hearing

Conrad Grondin a Webber Hospital Association director will seek disapproval of the 12.5 million Alfred Road project at a Southern Line Comprehensive Health Association hearing in Portland. He cites lack of community support higher costs and potential insurance rate increases and urges renovating the Elm Street site. The hearing begins at 4 pm today at the Exit 8 Holiday Inn.

Webber Hospital Conrad Grondin Webber Hospital Association Health Agency Portland Southern Line Comprehensive Health Association Grondin Elm Street Alfred Road Maine Medical Center

Zoning Appeals Awarded For Home And Funeral Home Additions

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted two resident appeals last week. The Swyers at 40 Wesley Ave win a side yard variance to add an enclosed porch. The Tousignant couple at 36 Portland Ave win variances to extend their funeral home with side and rear additions. Autumn Dance Festival Set In Kennebunk. St Martha St Monica Men’s Club hosts event Saturday at St Monica Hall with Alex Economos Orchestra providing music from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in a cabaret style buffet setting.

Old Orchard Beach Zoning Board of Appeals Robert Joanna Swyers Wesley Ave Roger A Mary C. Tousignant Portland Ave Kennebunk St. Martha- St. Monica St. Monica Hall Alex Economos’ Orchestra

Bond Counsel OKs SAD 71 Bond Issue Approval

Ropes and Gray says there is no problem approving SAD 71s 5.2 million bond for a new high school and renovations after the state supreme courts ruling. They note possible US Supreme Court appeal remains a remote possibility and bids for a 250000 bond anticipation loan are being solicited. Groundbreaking could occur later this fall with an 18 to 24 month construction period.

Kennebunk Ropes and Gray Boston Henry L. Hall Supreme Court Herman Cohen Nine Municipal Bond Bank Hall State Supreme Court Cohen U.S. Supreme Court SAD 71 Peter Murray Portland Japan On Committee Jack Ketchum Sea Road

Saco to Hire Full Time Building Inspector Tonight

Saco City Council meets at City Hall at 7 p m to appoint a full time building inspector. Executive session at 6 30 p m will review candidates including current inspector Dudley Roever. The panel previously rejected a candidate due to salary demands. other items include grant amendments and water extension talks.

Saco City Hall John Dexter Dudley Roever Dexter

Biddeford A&P Closure Prompts Optimistic Outlook

The Biddeford A&P store closes as a loss or marginal site with no future potential per Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company spokesman. Manager Steve Duross expects revamping and possible return, with 10 full-time staff reassigned to Wells Rumford Portland and Bangor.

Biddeford Barnes Wells Rumford Portland Bangor Steve Duross Duross A &P A&p

Electronic Banking Coming To Area

Maine banks announced a new electronic deposit and bill payment system to begin January 5 1976. Operated by the Federal Reserve Bank Lewiston data center for New England Automated Clearing House members. Several local banks are committed including First National Bank Biddeford Pepperell Trust Ocean National Bank Kennebunk Savings and Loan Association.

Augusta State of Maine Federal Reserve Ban Lewiston New England Automated Clearing House Biddeford Kennebunk First National Bank of

Biddeford Council Reviews 40 Elderly Housing Units Prospect St

The Biddeford city council meets at 7 in city hall with the planning board and Maine State Housing Authority to review a proposal for 40 elderly housing units on Prospect Street. They will discuss pending congressional legislation funding public works projects in areas with high unemployment.

Biddeford City Hall Council Planning Board Maine State Housing Authority Prospect Street Congress

Weather Forecast for Portland Area Rain Tonight and Wednesday

Rain is likely in the south with a chance of showers in the north tonight and Wednesday. Lows range from the 40s to the low 50s and highs near 60 on Wednesday.

Portland

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