Raffle winners

Mary McGuirk of the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 has announced the winners in last week’s raffle to benefit the post’s elevator fund.

Vaun Born, $500; Mae Batchelder, three-hour DJ worth $250; Lois Lachance, two ferry tickets on the Cat from Bar Harbor to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Can.; Adrian Caron, two tickets to Mohegan Sun, Conn.; Christine Bennett, 50 gallons of oil from Logan Oil; Colleen Reed, two VIP tickets to Foxwood; Patricia Cohlman, $50 gift certificate for Casa Novello; Robert Meggison, one case of chicken breasts from Barber Foods; Fred Davis, two car washes (the works) from Tom and Jerry’s; Russ Glidden, four tickets to the Sea Dogs; R.J. Quinlan, $50 gift certificate to Chicky’s; and Rene Moreau, Colby CD and stereo set.

The winners are from Westbrook with the exception of Cohlman, who is from Saco; Glidden, Gorham; and Moreau, Portland.

Denise and Jeff honored

Denise and Jeff Watts were honored at a surprise 25th anniversary party on Aug. 12 at the American Legion Post 197.

The party was hosted by children Rebecca, Dana, and Austin Watts; Georgia and Gene Therio; and Wanda Martin.

A toast was given by Rick Leconte, and music was by DJ Dave Roubo. Gerri Stewart made the anniversary cake.

Guests attending were Jetta Watts, Clayton Farrar, Wanda and Jayme Martin, Kim and Gary Caron, Jean Leconte, Agnes Crooke, Mary and Herbert McAllister, Angel Hallstrom, Joe Fournier, Joan Labrecque, Lorraine Glidden, John Skolas, Mary Smith, Aleighta Ingraham, Karen Dowing, Leanne and Robert Flood, Joanne and Gene Dunn, Leanne and Harry Vokey, Carrie and Richard Fortino Tanya Fortino, Doris and James Lorraine, all of Westbrook; Kathy and Dave Roubo, of North Waterboro; Laurie and Rick Leconte, Old Orchard Beach; Gerri and Stanton Stewart, Ellen and Edward Damon, Wendy and David Corbeau, Matt Corbeau and Brittany Brannen, Libby and Richard Greenleaf, all of Scarborough; Michelle and Andrew Spires, Jan and Duke Bennett, Judy and Glenn Miller, Buxton; Robert Summers, Tammy Mathews, Portland; Diana Cook, Gray; Inga and Bruce Cyr, Cindy and son Robert Pellerin, Missy and Michael Rancourt and daughter, Alexis, sons, Josh, Matthew and Tyler Rancourt, all of Gorham; Janet and Ken Matthews, Raymond; Terry and Burton Babbidge, Limington; Rhonda and Nick Huff and daughter Chelsea Huff, Trish and Donald Kocpez, all of Windham; Joyce and Michael Matthews, Donna and Steve Hawkes, Steep Falls; Susan and David Scamman, Standish; Saralyn and Larry Spires. North Reading, Mass.; and Rowena Small, Ann and Bradley Small, son Daniel and daughter, Sara Small, all of Grand Manan N.B., Canada.

Class of ’50 celebrates

The Westbrook High School class of 1950 celebrated its 55th reunion in July with a three-day event.

On July 22, Norwood LeConte hosted a wine and cheese party at his home in Saco. Trays of fruits, cheese & crackers, desserts and beverages were served.

Those attending were John and Marie (Doucette) Aceto, Theresa (Gorrie) Arey, Theo (Doucette) Arsenault, Frank and Ann (Harding) Ayer, Enoch and Mary Reese Barton, Fay Dame Camire, Pat Caron, Ed Warren and Priscilla Clark, Phil and Jan Duchaine, Bob and Betty Garland, Phyllis Pride Hand, Walter and Jackye (Lemieux) Hansen, Al and Barbara Hawkes, Margaret (Kennie) Lowell, Connie (Chayer) Middlesworth, Clarence and Eleanor Mitchell, Bill O’Gara, Jack and Ann (Ritchot) Peterson, Bill Randall, Eleanor (Lovering) Stetson, Don and Edna Thorne, Ruth (Johnson) Webster, Lew and Muriel Welch and Jim Zaharis.

Following the party, several dined at local seafood restaurants.

On July 23, classmates gathered at Keeley the Katerer’s on Warren Avenue for their reunion dinner and a program. They were given a bag of memories on arrival.

Hors d’oeuvre platters of fruits, vegetables, cheese and crackers, bacon-wrapped scallops and mushroom caps were enjoyed while participating in an “icebreaker” of states and capitols, which was won by Arthur Stanton. Another contest of “flower knowledge” was won by table 6, which included Laurette (Lauzon) Gallagher, Pauline (Tirrell) Langley, Gordon and Madeline (Stevens) McLucas, the Bartons, the Mitchells and the Petersons.

Gift prizes were presented to the winners.

A moment of silence was observed after a list of names was read of those who had died during the past five years. Letters were read from classmates who couldn’t attend.

Each, who attended, was given a gift. Those presented with wine and wine baskets were Marilyn (Davis) Ries, Anita Crowe, Judy Hall, Barbara (Neilsen) Norton, Gordon McLucas, and Arthur Crowe; Italian food basket – Harriet (LeClair) Caron; Mr. Bagel – Jeanne (Guimond) Landry, Enoch Barton, Beverly O’Gara, and Marie (Doucette) Aceto; Storey Garden Center – Jackye (Lemieux) Hansen; Kate’s Butter – Clarence Mitchell and Phyllis Hand; Harriet Adam’s Writings – Ann (Harding) Ayer and Pat Caron; Pizza Hut – Laurette (Lauzon) Gallagher; Tim Horton Donuts – Priscilla Clark, Bill O’Gara, Madeline (Stevens) McLucas and Theresa (Gorrie) Arey; Pick & Paint Shop – Marion (Chick) Hennig and Margaret (Kennie) Lowell; Shaw’s Supermarket – Mary (Reece) Barton; American Journal subscription – Ed W. Clark; a book, “Westbrook on the Presumpscot” – Llewllyn Clark, Jim Zaharis, Don Thorne and Arthur Stanton; Caso Novello – Edna Thorne; Hub Furniture quilt rack – William Henig; Dairy Queen eight-inch ice cream cake – Jan Stanton; Dunkin Donuts – Bill Randall, Bruce Saunders, Ann (Ritchot) Peterson and Theo (Doucette) Arsenault; homemade needhams in a blue dish – Lewis Welch, Eleanor Mitchell, Warren Gilman and Fay (Dame) Camire; Panera bread – Muriel Welch, Betty Garland, Darlene (Boucher) Holsten, Susan Saunders and Wally Ries; lobster gift – Frank Ayer and John Aceto; the works from Tom & Jerry’s Car Wash – Pauline (Tirrell) Langley; Warren Furniture table lamp – Eleanor (Lovering) Stetson; clock with photo sides – Barbara (Keene) Hawkes; Sherwin Williams – Al Hawkes; Profenno’s Restaurant – Pat (Quinn) Bailey; Applebee’s Restaurant – Bob Garland; basket of goodies – Walter Hansen; and handmade basket – Jack Peterson.

Walter Hansen received a bonus gift of a can of Spam. “You can ask him why,” Margaret Lowell said.

Ruth (Johnson) Webster brought enough homemade needhams to share with all. Ed W. Clark provided the music, while classmates danced or mingled for the remainder of the evening.

On July 25, the Bartons and Ed Warren and Priscilla Clark hosted a cookout at the Bartons’ cottage at Harmon’s Beach on Sebago Lake. Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, watermelon, desserts and beverages were served.

Classmates who attended the cookout were the Acetos, Arey, Arsenault, the Ayers, Bailey, Camire, Caron, Llewllyn Clark, Bob and Betty Garland, Hand, the Hansens, Holsten, LeConte, Ernie and Pat Libby, Lowell, the McLucases, Connie Middlesworth, the Mitchells, Norton, the O’Garas, the Petersons, Randall, Bruce Saunders, the Thorns, the Welches and Zaharis.

At the cookout, Stetson won a Westbrook “throw,” depicting various well-known buildings in the city.

Knights to meet

Bill Perham has announced that the Knights of Columbus, Council 2219, Westbrook, will hold its first meeting for the year at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, in the St. Anthony’s Parish basement.

All members are invited to attend.

Currier to address vets

Bill Currier will speak about repair options for the post headquarters when the Stephen W. Manchester Post 62 meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 17 Dunn St.

A meal with hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake will be served. $7.

Gospel breakfast

The local chapter of the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, in the American Legion Hall at 17 Dunn St.

John Fay of Reading, Mass., is the guest speaker. Fay, who is married and has two children, is a Web support manager for Putman Investments. He also plays in several bands, which perform at churches, conventions and large Christian events.

Cost for the breakfast is $8; $4.50 for seniors. For reservations, call 774-6416, 772-5744 or 727-3252.

Trinity Sunday school rally day

Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., will hold an open house and rally on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The rally will start at 9 a.m. in the education building located at the rear of the church. Children of all ages are welcomed.

Come and meet our new teachers for the 2005/2006 Sunday school year and learn about the new and exciting plans for Christian education at Trinity. There are classes for all ages starting from age 3 to 18.

Trinity also offers a confirmation class, high school and an adult Bible class. The open house is an opportunity to meet the staff and ask questions about the curriculum used and all the new plans scheduled.

Sunday school provides a great foundation for children to learn and grow with. There will be refreshments for all and a piA?±ata for the children. For more information, please call 854-5653, and leave a message.

Contributed by Brenda Orach, social ministry chairperson

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