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American Legion Field-Allen Post 148 will again recognize those veterans with connection to Windham with the tolling of the bell at the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony, May 27. The Post has maintained a list from May 2012 to May 2013 of those veterans who have passed. Please review the list to verify that your loved one will be recognized. If a veteran’s name has been omitted, please contact the Post Adjutant at 892-1306 for inclusion on the list which follows: Franklin Abel, Rodney Blaise, David Brofee, Warren Carkin, Guy Carrol, Henry Cormier, Lawrence Delan, Clarence Eaton Jr., James (Bud) Finley, Florence Fitzgerald, Reginald Fraser, Francis Fogg, William Foster, Thomas Green, Lester (Bud) Harris, John Patrick Harley, Harvey Heel, Robert Higgins, Ralph Johnston, Daniel Keene, David McDonald, Harold Lewis, Herbert Lothrop, Hugh J. McFee, Louis Paquin, Roger Parlin, Reider Petterson, Raymond Forest Sawyer, Stanley Scott Sr., Paul Stone Sr., Dr. Edward Tottle, David Varney, Elijah White.

Roast Beef Supper

On Saturday, May 18, Windham Hill UCC will hold a public roast beef supper from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu includes roast beef, mashed potato, green beans, dessert and all the fixin’s. Adults $8, under 12, $5.

Music with a Mission

The Bellamy Jazz Band will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, at the North Windham Union Church, Route 302, Windham. Admission is $12 adults, $10 students, children and seniors. Box office opens at 6:15 p.m. Proceeds benefit Lewiston Fire Relief Fund and the church. For more information, 892-7149 or e-mail [email protected].

Mommy Aid

Mommy Aid will be held on Saturday, May 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at Grace Church, 628 Gray Road (Route 202), Windham. Free items for families in need of supplies: diapers, wipes, food, bath and body supplies, clothes for infants to adults; food pantry while supplies last. Books, odds and ends. Everyone welcome including surrounding towns. Everything free.

Speakout

On Thursday, May 23, Bill Diamond will host Speakout on Windham’s local Channel 7 at 7 p.m. This month’s topic will be current legislative issues. Guests will be Jane Pringle, Tom Tyler, and Gary Plummer. With only three weeks left in the session, we are hoping for a lot of questions from you. You are welcome to call in with your questions during the show at 892-0546 or come to the Windham Town Office, Council Chambers, and be part of the audience.

Manchester Reunion

Joseph K. Manchester, of Windham, is the Civil War ancestral relative of many area Manchesters. Aug. 3 will mark the 150th anniversary of his death from wounds received at Fort Wagner. A gathering of Manchester family members is in the planning stages, to be held on Aug. 3 at the Little Meetinghouse in North Windham. The event will include a presentation about Joseph based on his letters found in the North Windham farmhouse where he lived, luncheon and activities for all. David and Carol Manchester, who are planning the event, are seeking who would like more information about the Aug. 3 reunion. Guests will be urged to bring family information and photos. All who have a genealogical connection with Joseph, extending back to Stephen Manchester (1717-1807) and who would be interested in information about this family gathering, are urged to email David or Carol Manchester at [email protected] or mail a note to PO Box 218, Windham, ME 04062. To help in planning, they would appreciate being contacted as soon as possible.

Thank You

Recent donations to Windham Neighbors Helping Neighbors from Clair Cressey and Anne and J. Kevin Cornish are much appreciated. Your generosity will help keep Windham neighbors warm in the winter.

Help for Veterans

On May 22, Veterans Service Officer Phyllis D’Orsay is available at the Windham Veterans Center, as she is on the second and fourth Wednesdays every month, from 9 a.m. until noon. She assists veterans, widows of veterans and dependents with questions about benefits and other information. If you have questions of a military nature, stop in and get some answers. No appointment is needed.

Free Community Meal

On Saturday, May 25, a free community meal will be served from 4:30-6 p.m. at Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, Raymond. There is no cost and this is open to the surrounding communities – for all ages! The menu includes shepherds pie, soup, casseroles, salads and desserts.

Medicare Seminar

On Tuesday, May 21, the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAA) will offer a Medicare seminar and counseling for the Lakes Region at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. A Welcome to Medicare seminar is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to the Medicare seminar, there will be one-on-one counseling with volunteer Medicare advocates available from 9 a.m. to noon. Call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging to register for the upcoming seminar or to make a one-on-one appointment with a Medicare Advocate at 396-6500 or 1-800-427-7411.

Pizza Challenge

On Thursday, May 23, Windham Rotary will hold a pizza challenge at 5:30 p.m. at the former Goodwill building next to the post office. At least 15 vendors will show off their best pizza. It’s an all-you-can-eat affair, and vote for your favorite. $10 for adults, $5 for children. There will be music, raffles and a silent auction, too.

Sinclair Video Goes Viral

Eoin Sinclair has a video that in two days had over a half million views. Sinclair also graduates from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, will be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, landed a great job in Oregon and in June will be getting married. Go to http://checkoutthelatest.com/SinclairEoin.