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Franklin Chamber scholarships awarded
Franklin Chamber Welcome Guide unveiled
The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to two deser ving area residents, Amanda Richards and Jenna Hamlin, both of Strong. Also pictured are David Robie and Lorna Nichols.
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he Frank lin Count y Chamber of Commerce recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to two deserving area residents, Amanda Richards of Strong and Jenna Hamlin, also of Strong. The scholarships are given based on community involvement, scholastics, and an essay. The Chamber scholarships are among the few scholarships available to “non-traditional� students as well as graduating seniors. This year, however, both scholarships went to seniors, both students graduated from Mt. Abram High School.
Amanda plans to attend the University of Maine Orono and take part in the Honors Program. Jenna plans on obtaining her B ache lor ’s D e gre e in E arly Ch i l d h o o d Ed u c at i o n f r o m Thomas College, Waterville. Both plan to use their education here in Franklin County. Amanda was salutatorian of the class of 2010, senior class secretary, and active in band, honor society, girls book club, soccer, basketball, and tennis, while maintaining a 97.456 grade average.
Jenna was a member of the National Honor Society, and girls book club, as well as a volunteer with the American Red Cross blood drives. She works with children at day care centers and as a camp counselor. She is actively involved in various business organizations and is interested in culinary arts. In making the presentations, David Robie of the Chamber’s Scholarship Committee mentioned the recipients’ involvement in, and demonstrated commitment to, Franklin County.
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he latest Chamber Guide was unveiled by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at the monthly Business After Hours held recently at the Comfort Inn in Wilton. At left is Lorna Nichols, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber and, standing at right, is photographer Steve Mitman of Strong, whose photograph made the front cover of the guide. Free copies are available at the Welcome Center at 248 Wilton Road in Farmington or the Info Center at 1216 Carrabassett Drive in Carrabassett Valley. (Photo by Scott Landry)
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Sunday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. ~ Annual Car/Bike Show, DJ, Chicken BBQ, Awards Presentation For more information visit:
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Friday Night : 6 P.M. START. Must be legal age to enter the Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney. Pending State and Local Permitting. TICKETS $55 PER PLAYER. 75% PAYOUT. Arrive early for breakfast ($$) 1ST PLACE 50%, 2ND PLACE 15%, 3RD PLACE 10%. CASH BAR AND GAME FOOD AVAILABLE. Saturday: Pre-purchase meal tickets , pre-order your t-shirt for Saturday/Sunday. Cash bar Friday/Saturday. Leave time 165-mile group ride throughout the beautiful Western Mountains! for ride 9 A.M. Sunday: Open to the public. General Admission $3/pp , Under 12 FREE when accompanied by an adult. Registration fee FOR SHOW VEHICLES. PreWestern Maine registration encouraged. Advertise in this monthly section. Events schedule subject Community Action to change without • Health Services Contact notice. Visit www. • Nutrition Services Mike Blanchet, Auburn • Bangor • Belgrade Franklincountymaine.Org • House/Energy Sun Journal Fairfield • Farmington • Greenville For Updates Or Call 207• Education/Training Portland • Skowhegan 778-4215, e-mail info@ advertising executive, • Volunteers franklincountymaine.Org. at 645-3764 or All events rain or shine. 1-866-HAMMOND 1-800-482-0759 ext. 4102. 1-800-645-9636
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ouffard’s Furniture has been a fixture in Farmington since 1962, when they opened in the downtown area. They have been in their current location on the “strip� since 1968. Jim Bouffard has been active with the Chamber of Commerce since he opened the store in the 60’s with his brother Gary. Jim was active as a board member of the Chamber back in the 60’s when they just started to really grow. He recruited many members, “at least 60 in one year,� he recalled recently. “People used to think that the Chamber
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was just a benefit to the motels and restaurants back then,� he said. “It took some convincing to make them realize that the increased tourism helped everyone in the area.� Jim went on to say how the chamber has come a long way since then, and it is really fun to watch it grow. He tried many different things over the years to help his business grow, but one thing remained constant - his membership to the Chamber. “If you are in business, you should be a member,� he said. “They’re supporting the whole area.�
Ryan Morgan started RDM Electric in Farmington in December 2009. After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1994-98 with Operation Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf, he decided to pursue a career in the electrical field. Ryan received his Associates degree from Kennebec Valley Community College in IEET (Industrial Electrical and Electronic Technology), and went on to work with
Franklin Chamber End of Summer Hoorah kicks off August 27
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o you enjoy the company of fellow show car and bike enthusiasts? Do you enjoy riding with a large group of motorcyclists through the western mountains? Or maybe you’d like to try your chances at the card table for a “Texas HoldEm� night? If any of these sound like a good time to you, then we invite you to participate in the 5th annual End of Summer Hoorah being held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Farmington on August 27, 28 and 29. 2010 promises to be our best year yet! We’ve made some changes and have included a Friday night event which will be the Chamber’s Texas Hold-Em night starting at 6 p.m. in the Beano Building at the fairgrounds! Also different this year will be the motorcycle event being held on Saturday. The Chamber plans on starting its 165-mile Raffle Run at 9 a.m. from the Fairgrounds after breakfast (arrive early, $$), but taking a much different route through the western mountains of Maine and into New Hampshire and back. Upon returning, there will be a pig roast, music
and cash bar to sit and reflect upon the day’s event. We then look forward to Sunday’s return of the car and bike show (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) complete with great food, music, awards, and more at the fairgrounds. Three days, three different events, something for everybody! All events are open to the public, events run rain or shine. Pig Roast is also open to the public with tickets available soon! Car/bike show preregistration encouraged for a discount. Goody bags given to the first 100 participants. Event t-shirts are available to the general public by pre-order. Financial supporters are needed and welcome for this great weekend event, just contact the Chamber office for details. Tickets are on sale now for the Texas Hold ‘Em Tourney – stop by the Chamber’s Welcome Center in Farmington at 248 Wilton Road, e-mail info@franklincountymaine.org or call 207-778-4215 for more information. Car/bike show registration forms are available on the Chamber’s website at: www.franklincountymaine.org
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