BANGOR DAILY NEWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1996 B7 Obituaries and Funerals Millinocket official ready to face challenges Economic development director's position seen as investment in town By Mary Anne Lagasse Of the NEWS Staff MILLINOCKET Mark Scarano will face some big challenges when he assumes his duties on Monday as the town's new economic development director. The past decade has brought much change and uncertainty to this one-industry town of about 8,000 people. The town's largest employer and taxpayer, Great Northern Paper has cut more than 2,000 jobs. The property value of the paper company has declined by $167 million since 1990. As much as 80 percent of local tax revenues came from Great Northern in past years, but those revenues have dropped to about 45 percent today.
Town and school budgets have been slashed. "It is an extremely important position," said Town Manager James F. Kotredes. "Economic development is very important to Millinocket. We need to create some employment and we need to create some value." The town manager said paying an economic development director $25,000 a year was an investment in the town.
"If we are not willing to invest in ourselves, we won't find other people who will invest in us," he said. The town manager said some people may question the town hiring an economic development director after laying off other town employees. "That is so maybe we won't have to lay more people off in the future," Kotredes said. "Millinocket has not crumbled under the significant economic downturn this area has experienced," Scarano said. Despite the past years of uncertainty, Scarano said there were many reasons to be optimistic about economic development.
The 27-year-old Millinocket man said the town has a skilled professional work. force and very strong civic and charitable organizations. He said a promotional brochure and video being prepared by the Millinocket Economic Development Advisory Committee would help make his job easier. The primary focus of the new development director will be to attract new business and assist existing businesses to create jobs and broaden the town's tax base. Scarano said there was nothing more disheartening than to see young people leave an area they grew up in and really loved.
"Creating a job atmosphere where they can stay is something that is a real challenge," he said. "With the devaluation of the mill, we will be looking at other sources for our town's revenue." Scarano will be busy. MEDAC, a volunteer group, is working on a number of projects, including the promotional brochure and video and a forest service grant to create employment along with many other projects. "He will hit the road running," Kotredes said of the new director. Scarano is not a stranger to local development efforts.
He has been a member of MEDAC since January. "He is well involved and well informed about all of these projects," Kotredes said. Courts Bangor District Court: Michael I. Roberts, 49, illegal attachment of plates, $75. Darren Sinclair, 21, East Corinth, possession of marijuana, $200.
Shawn W. Leavitt, 19, Old Town, operating a motor vehicle after suspension of license, $150. Sean W. Moulton, 33, East Corinth, illegal attachment of plates, $100. Gary Jenkins, 56, Augusta, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, $450, jail 72 hours, license suspended 90 days.
Anthony J. Dennison, 25, Waltham, operating a motor vehicle without a license, $75. Gary Reilly, 50, Hartland, speeding 30-35 mph more than posted speed limit, $275. Jessica L. Roy, 20, Orono, illegal transportation of liquor by a minor, $25, license suspended 20 days.
Christopher Roeder, 19, Stillwater, illegal transportation of liquor DR. DONALD O. FILLEBROWN, DMD GREENVILLE Visiting hours for Dr. Donald O. Fillebrown will be held 1-4 p.m.
Saturday to include a Masonic Evergreen Service at 2 p.m., conducted by the members and officers of Columbia-Doric Lodge No. 149 AF AM of Greenville. Arrangements by Harvey Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel, 1-800-499-9117. WINNIFRED A. PELLETIER WASHBURN Winnifred A.
Pelletier, 81, wife of the late Josephel Pelletier, died Nov. 28, 1996, at an Eagle Lake health-care facility. She was born in Fort Kent, Aug. 30, 1915, the daughter of Normie and Leona (Theriault) Laferriere. She was employed at the Tater State processing plant for many years.
Winnifred was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Washburn. Surviving are three sons, Normie Pelletier of Portage Lake, Llewelyn Pelletier of Royal Palm Beach, and Josephel "Sonny" Pelletier of Mapleton; three sisters, Mamie Labbe of Wallagrass, Ida Thibodeau of Hartford, and Theresa Messier of Woonsocket, R.I.; seven grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Caribou.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou, with Fr. Leopold Nicknair, pastor, officiating in a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will take place in New Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
Friends who wish to contribute in memory of Winnifred may do so through the Eagle Lake Nursing Home. Envelopes may be obtained through the funeral home. CHARLTON P. STUBBS BUCKSPORT Charlton P. Stubbs, 79, died Nov.
27, 1996, at his residence. 'He was born Sept. 9, 1917, at Bucksport, the son of Percival A. and Mattie A. Stubbs.
Charlton was a graduate of Bucksport High School, Class of 1936, and the University of Maine, Orono, Class of 1941, receiving a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. After graduation he went to work for the Wiscasset Power Plant, before entering the U.S. Navy, where he served as a lieutenant during World War II. After serving his country, he went to work for St. Regis Paper retiring after 37 years of service.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman and enjoyed bowling and watching his children and grandchildren participate in school sports. He is survived by four children, Charleyne A. Gilbert of Portland, Martha J. Daw of Tennessee, Judith D. Stubbs of Bucksport, and Wesley C.
and his wife, Marie E. Stubbs of Bucksport; six grandchildren, Jennifer Frankland Portland, Lori, Carrie and Lacey Annis, all of Bucksport, and Jason W. and Jodi M. Stubbs, both of Bucksport; three great Sadie, Caitlyn and Justin, all of Bucksport; and several cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, two sisters, and the mother of his children, Deloris Stubbs in 1991.
Family and friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 14 Elm Bucksport, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Peter Remick officiating. Interment will be in Silver Lake Cemetery, Bucksport.
Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the All Sport Boosters Club, care of Bucksport High School, Broadway Extension, Bucksport 04416, or to a charity of one's choice. RICHARD E. SAWYER JONESPORT and BROOKPARK, OHIO Richard E. Sawyer, 65, died at a Jonesport health-care facility, Nov. 28, 1996, after a brief illness.
He was born at Jonesport, Feb. 16, 1931, the son of Hollis V. and Doralies (Libby) Sawyer. During the Korean War, he served in the Army. He worked for United Airlines in customer service for 33 years.
Richard was a member of the RLDS Church of Jonesport. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betty of Jonesport; his mother, Doralies Bobryk of Jonesport; one son, Ric and his wife, Heidi of Milbridge; one daughter, Suanne and her husband, Rick Zamora of Brunswick, Ohio; five grandchildren, Byron, Anne, Rhiannon, Dirk William, and Michael; one brother, Paul and his wife, Carol of Lee Summit, one sister, Carolyn Thompson of Texas and Maui; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Hollis; his stepfather, Harry Bobryk; and infant twin granddaughters. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
1, at the Jonesport RLDS Church, with Elders Oscar Hall and Charles Lakeman and Pastor Ben Redman officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Jonesport. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, Maine Division 52 Federal Brunswick 04011 or the Jonesport RLDS Church, care of Adelmere Urquhart, Main Street, Jonesport 04649. Arrangements by Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, Harrington. BROUILLARD, Paul 77, Castine; at Castine, Nov.
27, 1996. FILLEBROWN, Dr. Donald DMD, Greenville, Nov. 23, 1996. MILLER, William E.
'Ed', 88, Caribou; at Caribou, Nov. 27, 1996. Winnifred 81, Washburn; at Eagle Lake, Nov. 28, 1996. SAWYER, Richard Jonesport and Brookpark, Ohio; at Jonesport, Nov.
28, 1996. SIMONTON, Harvey 87, Rockport; at Rockport, Nov. 26, 1996. STUBBS, Chariton 79, Bucksport; 4 at Bucksport, Nov. 27, 1996.
TITCOMB, Dorothea Barbour, Newport. PAUL A. BROUILLARD CASTINE Brouillard, 77, died Nov. 27, 1996, at his residence. He was born Nov.
22, 1919, at Haverhill, the son of Donat and Laura (Delaney) Brouillard. Mr. Brouillard served in the U.S. Navy for 12 years including World War I1. He retired after 30 years of service from the Salem Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.
He was a past member of the Elks Club and, most recently, was active as a leader for the Daisy Scouts in Castine. He was also a member of Trinitarian Parish Church. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Jean E. Brouillard; two sons, Paul E. and his wife, Sara Brouillard, and Gary L.
and his wife, Carolyn Brouillard; one daughter, Cathy J. and her husband, Lawrence Meaney; nine grandchildren, Bianca, Astrid and Chantal, Joshua, Sasha, Robert, Kristin, Larry and Matthew, all of Castine; one brother, Arthur Brouillard; two sisters, Arline Nolin and Cecile Schene, all of Haverhill; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Trinitarian Parish Church, Castine, with the Rev. Dr.
Sandra Musella Reed officiating. The family of Paul Brouillard would like to invite everyone to a gathering at The Manor on Battle Avenue for refreshments and fellowship following the service. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the Bagaduce Ambulance, Castine, or the Trinitarian Parish Church, Castine 04421. Arrangements by MitchellTweedie Funeral Home, 14 Elm Bucksport. WILLIAM E.
'ED' MILLER CARIBOU William E. "Ed" Miller, 88, beloved husband of the late Avis (Hathaway) Miller, died Nov. 27, 1996, at a Caribou hospital after a brief illness. He was born at Milo Junction, Sept. 23, 1908, the son of Jarvis C.
and Harriett A. (Tabor) Miller. A Caribou resident since he was 16 years of age, he was employed by the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad for 39 years, retiring more than 20 years ago as a section foreman. Ed attended the Caribou Assembly of God Church for many years. He will be remembered for his many years of devoted volunteer service to the Opportunity Training Center, Presque! Isle.
He is survived by a son, Ronald E. Miller of Presque Isle; two daughters, Marilyn Miller Fort Fairfield and Darlene Craig of Caribou; two brothers, Carlton F. Miller of Niota, Malcolm J. Miller of Bath; four sisters, Lola Johnston and Mrs. Kenenth (lona) Dickinson, both of Caribou, Annetta Johnston of Palmer, and Beulah Johnston of Presque Isle; four grandchildren, Ronald E.
Miller Alanna J. Johnson, Danielle S. Craig, and Devin W. Craig; two great Celeste A. Johnson and Jeremy J.
Miller; nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by a special friend, Alice Davenport of Caribou. Family and friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Lancaster- Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Caribou. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m.
Saturday at the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Kierstead, assisted by the Rev. Douglas Loftus, officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Opportunity Training Center, Fort Fairfield Road, Presque Isle.
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. In Memoriam In Loving Memory Of DONALD F. HOUP, SR. May 21, 1926 Nov. 29, 1979 God took him home, it was His will, but in our hearts we love him still.
His memory is as dear today, as in the hour he passed away. We often sit and think of him when we are all alone; For memory is the only friend that grief can call its own. We love you and miss you, Your wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren DOROTHEA BARBOUR TITCOMB NEWPORT Funeral services for Dorothea B. Titcomb, will be held p.m. Friday, Nov.
29, 1996, at the High Street Congregational Church of Newport, with the Rev. Dr. Henry G. Wyman officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a time of visitation at the church from noon until the time of funeral service.
Burial will be in the family lot, Riverside Cemetery, Newport. A reception will be held at the church in Dinsmore Hall following the graveside committal service. Arrangements by Crosby Neal Funeral Home, Newport. ora The position is not new but has, been expanded to full time. The former economic development director also served as the town's code enforcement officer and town planner.
Conservation officers help other law enforcement officers find and eradicate marijuana plants. They enforce snowmobile and off-roadvehicle regulations and investigate including accidental They stock fish, register hunters and fishermen and check them for licenses. They take care of calls for nuisance animals such as raccoons in the dog dish or beaver dams flooding someone's yard or field. And there is search and rescue, usually in miserable weather. Panaia told the women she wears a bulletproof vest.
She admitted to getting out of her cruiser in the woods looking for illegal hunters in the middle the night "with my knees shaking." But she said her training takes over and everything works out. "Generally, you patrol alone, regardless of the hour," she said. She said she often comes into contact with men under less than ideal conditions, such as sitting around a campfire drinking or carrying weapons while hunting illegally. "Men resent it when a woman comes along who looks like 18 and tells you what to do," she said. Officers are supposed to be on four days, off three, but the days can start at 4 a.m.
or 9 p.m., depending on the task. Officers also are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and people drop by at all hours. "Once they know who you are, God help you," Panaia said of the unexpected visits or calls, such as the 11 p.m. caller who wanted to know the time of sunrise. All have to be handled professionally, she said.
Panaia said she has become hardened emotionally to the job of recovering bodies. But the job and the hours make special demands on relationships. "It's particularly tough for a man worrying about his wife," she said. "They are more protective. It takes a very strong man to get beyond Kristen Gurskis and Victoria Straub, both dispatchers for the Nashua Police Department, were among those who attended.
The requirements and job description did not discourage them. "I've always had an interest in law enforcement," Gurskis said. "There's got to be an opening sooner or later. It's worth the wait." Straub, who has taught huntersafety classes, would "take the job in a heartbeat." Both are taking college courses in preparation. Nan Brown and Margo Healy of Gilmanton also were ready to carry on.
Brown, 48, who just got her college degree, is ready to begin studying state laws to prepare for the job. Healy had a different kind of preparation in mind. "I don't like holding she said. "But I can work on it; I'll go to therapy or by a minor, $25, license suspended 20 days. Shane W.
Sapiel, 16, Old Town, illegal transportation of liquor by a minor $25, license suspended 30 days. John S. MacDonald, 58, Orono, operating a motor vehicle without a license, $75. Derek W. Grant, 20, Dover-Foxcroft, illegal transportation of liquor by a minor, $200, license suspended 60 days.
Michael D. Oxley, 21, East Holden, littering, $100. Scott Zadakis, 14, Orono, purchase or possession of tobacco by a minor, 10 hours public service. Aaron M. Handy, 17, Lincoln, possession of liquor by a minor, $100, illegal possession of drug paraphernalia, $50.
Frederick Beem, 21, Stetson, assault, $300, jail two days. Gilbert Sheridan, 33, Hartland, theft by unauthorized taking, $100. Jason Clymer, 20, Bangor, theft by unauthorized taking, $100. Christopher Brown, 21, Hampden, illegal transportation of liquor by a minor, $25, license suspended 20 days. In Memoriam HARVEY H.
SIMONTON ROCKPORT Harvey Hall Simonton, 87, of 99 Cross died Nov. 26, 1996, at a Rockport hospital after a brief illness. Born in Rockport, Jan. 26, 1909, he was the son of Raymond L. and Estelle (Marshall) Simonton.
He attended local schools and then went to Rockport High School for three years. Harvey served in the U.S. Army during World War with the transport division in India, China and Persia. He married Elizabeth Clara Cole in Portland on Nov. 8, 1946.
Harvey lived in Rockport for most of his life. He worked with his father, R.L. Simonton, on the family farm and milk route. He was a founding member of the Simonton Corner Community Association and helped to build the hall which still stands today and is used regularly for local events and functions. As a young man, Harvey had been an oil truck driver in Detroit, Mich.
Upon his return to this area, he worked for more than 20 years for George Thomas Oil Co. in Camden, both as a driver and as office manager. He worked briefly at Kalloch Fuel Co. in Rockland. After retirement, Harvey worked at the Camden Farmers Union.
Harvey was very involved in masonry as a 32nd degree mason. He was past member of St. Paul's Lodge No. 82 AF AM, Rockport; a member of both York and Scottish Rite Bodies; and Kora Temple Shrine. He was past worthy patron of Harbor Lights Chapter No.
137 Order of the Eastern Star, now known as Ocean View Chapter No. 201 Order of the Eastern Star, Rockport. He was past district deputy grand master, 11th Masonic District, Grand Lodge of Maine, and was recently awarded his 50-year Masonic Medal. He was a member of the KYCH as a mason. Harvey was once a selectman for the town of Rockport; was a past member of the grange; a 42 year member of War Memorial Post No.
30 American Legion, Camden; and a life member of VFW Post No. 6131, Northport. He had belonged to MidCoast Shrine Club; was an active masonic volunteer at Togus VA Hospital; and enjoyed beano at both the Rockland Masonic Hall and Camden American Legion Post. In connection with Amity Lodge of Masons in Camden, he worked as a volunteer at Camden Health Care Center, transporting patients out for rides and also was a regular participant in many local blood drives. He attend.
ed John Street United Methodist Church in Camden. Harvey and his wife recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Cole) Simonton of Rockport; two daughters, Barbara Simonton Greenwood of Rockport and Carol Simonton Rouse and her husband, Malcolm of Lubec; five grandchildren, Todd Patstone and his wife, Mary of Nashua, N.H., Christopher Patstone of Salem, Mary-Anne Rouse of Winslow, William Rouse of Lubec, and Jason Rouse of Bethlehem, two brothers, Howard Simonton Sr. and his wife, Alice of Rockport; Edgar Simonton of Hope; his sister, Catherine Cole of Fort Pierce, his sister-in-law, Lillian Simonton of Rockport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins including a special nephew, Howard Simonton Jr. of Rockport.
Two brothers, Raymond Simonton and Donald "Bill" Simonton; and his sister, Sara Simonton Pendleton, all died previously, as did his son-in-law, Edward Greenwood, in 1993. A public Masonic memorial service will be held 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Laite Pratt Funeral Home, Nine Mountain St. (Rt.
52), Camden, with St. Paul's Lodge No. 82 AF AM of Rockport officiating. By request, no calling hours are planned after the service. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 30, at John Street United Methodist Church, Camden, with the Rev. Thomas Blackstone and the Rev. Ralph Miller officiating. Burial will follow a Masonic Committal Service at West Rockport Cemetery.
If desired, the family suggests memorial gifts to the St. Paul's Lodge Building Fund, P.O. Box 82, Rockport 04856. In Loving Memory Of JAMES "JIMMY" BROWN JR. Nov.
29, 1988 Jan. 28, 1996 I gently took the card off the shelf which said, "Son, Happy Birthday." How I'd love to buy this card but my son is so far away. With a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes, sadly put the card back and tried not to cry. If there was only a stairway to heaven that I could quickly climb, or a way I could tell him he's always on my mind. I wish I could tell him how much he is missed, wrap my arms around him and give his precious face a kiss.
I can close my eyes and see his beautiful face, but I have to remember my son is happy and in a better place. Angels are with him and God up above. I know on his birthday they'll give him extra special love. Life is precious and sons are too, so if son is near you, tell him "I you." Happy Birthday Jimmy, we love you! Mom Dad In Loving Memory Of SCOTT CHRISTOPHER PERRON Jan. 2, 1970 Nov.
29, 1986 It's been ten years and still the tears which have never gone away. We miss you more than words can say and look forward to seeing you again some day. Love, Mom, Dad, Bill Heather In Loving Memory Of CALVIN S. ALEXANDER June 22, 1928 Nov. 29, 1995 A year has passed since you went away.
You had to go, you couldn't stay. You fought so long and hard to live, until you had no more strength to give. The hurt we feel fades a little each day, but our love for you is here to stay. If love could have saved you, there's one thing for sure; you would have lived on forever, and ever more. But you do live on, or so it seems; you're in our memories, hearts and dreams.
God took you home so you could rest, and we all know why, because He only takes the best. Loved and missed by Your Wife and Family CHARLESTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ROUTE 11A, CHARLESTON, ME "The church in the country where the difference is worth the distance." SERVICES SPECIAL DEBT FREE CELEBRATION Sat. Nov. 7:00 p.m. Sun.
Dec. 1st 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. With Special Speaker, Rev. Joe Crandall, Rocky Mount, Virginia EVERYONE WELCOME Pastor Ronnie E.
Libby so your love.
