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P. 2: From the President’s Chair P. 3: Member Events Calendar P. 7: Member People P. 8: Member Spotlight — Little Pictures of Maine

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A closer look at LD 1333 From the Public Policy Committee

Maine is among the leaders in health care costs per capita. Several attempts have been made to control costs and increase quality, but have ulti-mately been unsuccessful. These efforts removed competition and protected providers from natural economic factors, which resulted in high prices. Modeled after several successful programs, LD 1333 is an attempt to bring competition back to health care in Maine, reduce the regulatory bur-den on health insurance companies, and lower costs to everyone in Maine.

The Community Rating Law “Community rating” is a concept typically

only connected with health insurance. The con-cept dictates that the health insurance providers offer their policies within a given territory to each participant at the same premium (price). This is a contradiction to the usual pricing mechanism for insurance referred to as “risk rating,” which would adjust premiums based on risk associated with health, claims history, and/or particular be-haviors of the insured. In a community rating system, risk factors cannot be applied to the indi-vidual, but only to the policy presented to the

market as a whole. So, in a community rating system, the insurance company will calculate the risk of the entire pool of participants, rather than the individual, when calculating premiums.

LD 1333 provides for changes in the banding of individual and small group health insurance policies. While Maine is not leaving the commu-nity-rating model, it is expanding the model. Under current rules, the maximum rate differen-tial an insurance company can charge is 1.5: 1. What this means is now a 60-year-old person can only pay 1½ times what a 20-year-old person pays for coverage. Under the new system this is expanded so a 60 year old may pay up to 3 times that of the 20 year old. This system was originally created based on the theory that if you average the rates of the 20 year old and 60 year old, both age groups will pay the same premium as a healthy 40 year old. However, this has not been the outcome. Since the 60-year-old on average will have 4-5 times more usage than the 20 year old, the cost to a healthy 20 year old has become prohibitive. They simply can’t afford to purchase a health insurance policy. The outcome has been a greater cost to everyone.

There is evidence to support expanding the community rating ratios as a means to effectively control costs. North Dakota for example, which is geographically similar to Maine, has a 5:1 rating and our neighbor in New Hampshire has a 4:1 rating.

This law also allows for the further expansion of the rating from a 3:1 ratio to a 5:1 ratio, over

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The city of Waterville has a new brand. It’s a subtle, colorful logo that promotes the community’s character, and it’s popping up everywhere -- on banners, in ads and Web sites. The result of a “branding initiative,” the new sym-bol was made possible with funding from the city government, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Waterville Development Corp., Waterville Main St., Central Maine Growth Council and KVCOG. A committee was formed and it hired Arnett Muldrow

Consultants, of Greenville, SC, known nationally for their work in community and economic devel-opment, marketing and branding. Last November the final brand was unveiled at a public meeting attended by more than 75 community members. The presentation included the new city logo and brand statement, “Converge and Create.” The pres-entation also showed ways in which the new logo and brand statement can be incorporated into Web sites, used in advertising, signage, tourism initia-tives, brochures/directories, etc.

A style guide has now been completed and can be downloaded, along with graphic resources, at the City of Waterville Web site http://www.waterville-me.gov/departments/brand/index.php.

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Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Assoc. Estimates indicate between 1,000 and 2,000

Mainers are chronically ill and considered high risk in terms of cost. One of the protections provided for in LD 1333 is the Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association. This is an association of insurance companies, not a gov-ernment entity, whose purpose is to spread the cost of high-risk people amongst all covered people. The association will be funded with a fee of no more than $4 per month per each covered person. These fees will create a pool of funds that will be used to help pay the health expenses for high-risk people in Maine who have individual policies. By statute, there is no opportunity for funds to shift out of this pool or to use the money for any other purpose besides insuring high-risk people. New Hampshire and Mississippi have both deployed similar models.

Buying Insurance Across State Lines LD 1333 will allow carriers that are permit-

ted to transact business in Connecticut, Massa-chusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire to also offer insurance plans in the state of Maine starting Jan. 1, 2014. All companies transacting business under this provision will be required to meet certain criteria (including reserve and capital requirements) and comply with most of Maine’s laws. This is a provision created solely for the purpose of increasing competition and reducing cost to Maine’s insured.

Short-Term Insurance Under this new law, short-term policies can

now be renewed for up to 24 months where as previously they were only renewable for 12 months. This can give consumers more options for renewing policies for longer periods and can be an important option for people who are between employers.

Rules 750 and 850 LD 1333 repeals Maine Rule 750, which

was burdensome for insurance companies and HMOs requiring annual filing and maintenance of multiple policies that ultimately no one wanted – or purchased. The outcome ended up adding more cost to everyone’s health insur-ance policies.

Rule 850, which dictated maximum travel distances to obtain services, was also repealed.

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It gives me great pleasure to introduce Darryl Sterling to you. Darryl is the new execu-

tive director of the Central Maine Growth Council beginning July 6. He has an impressive background in economic development, most recently working for the benefit of Richmond. He strikes me as a real go-getter, and I'm eager to work with him toward the betterment of our region. If you would like to reach Darryl to introduce your-self and welcome him, his phone number is 680-7300 and the Central Maine Growth Council will be housed within the Chamber (Danielle's old office on the left as you enter). InTouch will feature an article from Darryl on his views of the future prospects for our region once he gets his feet under him! Welcome Darryl. The Taste of Greater Waterville is experiencing many changes this year.

Please note that Castonguay Square is closed down this year so the Taste Committee has moved the Bite Booths to Appleton Street in front of Care & Comfort.

The vendor booths have moved to the sidewalk where the Farmers' Market typically is.

Children Events will either be in the corner of The Concourse across from the former Glo location.

Lastly, we will be featuring a fresh slate of all new bands to the event in order to highlight a variety of talent. We hope that you find our selections pleasing! Enjoy the remainder of the summer.

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July 8: Civil War Images free talk by Earle G. Shettleworth, Prescott Building, Good Will-Hinckley, Route 201, Hinckley. FMI: Deborah Staber 238-4250 or lcbates@gwh.org. July 10: 2nd annual 1/2 Marathon 5K Run-or-Walk sponsored by PFBF, CPAs to benefit the Make-A-Wish Maine Foundation. Race starts 8 a.m. from PFBF, CPAs, 46 FirstPark, Oak-land. Registration fee $35. T-shirt to first 100 paid registrations. Awards and prizes. Water along route and post-race snacks/beverages. On line registration www.pfbf.com or call 873- 1603. Additional registration July 9, 4-6 p.m. and race day 7 a.m. July 13: CitiFinancial, Inc. is changing its name to OneMain Financial. To celebrate, an office party will be held at noon at 14 Waterville Com-mons Drive. Members of the Chamber are in-vited. Food, refreshments, and giveaways. FMI: David Alberico, 873-3276 or david.a.alberico@citi.com

July 16: Clinton Lions Club car show 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clinton Lions Fairgrounds, 1450 Bangor Road (Rte. 100) Clinton. Admission $2. FMI: clintonlionscarshow.com . Rain date July 17. July 19: Wine tasting, The Last Unicorn, 8 Silver St., 5:30-6:30 p.m. with sommelier Mary Kate Scott. Tickets, $15, should be purchased in advance. FMI: 873-6378 July 23: 42nd Annual Waterville Intown Arts Fest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Street. FMI: www.watervillemainstreet.org/events.php Aug. 3: Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition will host the Green Expo on August 3 from 4-8 p.m. in conjunction with the Taste of Waterville, down-stairs at Barrel's Community Market. Aug. 6: Book signing by Maine author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen, 10 a.m. to noon, Children's Book Cellar, 52 Main St., Waterville. FMI: CBC on Facebook or 872-4543

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The new law has a specific requirement that people cannot be forced to travel for treat-ment, however, there are provisions that allow for incentives if consumers purchase outside their network. Rule 850, which placed restrictions on travel, essentially protected rural hospitals and providers from competition. If patients did not have to travel then those providers could charge what they wished for services. Eliminating the travel restriction also is ex-pected to open price negotiations with rural hospitals and providers. There is little doubt that the law will change how and where we deliver health care in Maine and it may mean consolidating specialty operations among area providers in certain geographic areas.

Wellness Tax Credit LD 1333 also has a provision to provide an employer with a $100 per employee or up to $2,000 maximum tax credit (which ever is less) to small businesses with up to 20 em-ployees to help offset costs of establishing wellness programs. The programs can include behavior modification programs like smoking cessation programs or equipping and main-taining fitness facilities, or providing incen-tives to employees who regularly exercise. Again, an attempt to lower costs of our health care by reducing our usage through promot-ing healthy living habits. There is more to LD 1333 and well worth the time investment to read and learn how this will impact you and your business. For this article, the Public Policy Committee sought information from many sources, but most notably this article was created using infor-mation distributed by The Maine Hospital Association and Attorney Dan Bernier, lobby-ist for Maine insurance agents and brokers.

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Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) has received a $1 million Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grant from the U. S. Environ-mental Protection Agency. The award makes it possible for KVCOG to assist communities and developers with clean-up funds for sites that have evidence of contamination, or that are perceived to be contaminated. KVCOG was one of six Maine grantees that received a total of $2.95 million. The Waterville Opera House is within $100,000 of reaching its $2 million fundraising goal. To help raise the last $100,000, the Alfond Foundation has announced a bonus 3:1 matching challenge grant. For every $1 raised between now and Aug. 1, the Foundation will donate an additional $3 for a total Harold Alfond Foundation commitment of $2.3 million and a total renovation project of $4.3 mil-lion. FMI: 873-7000 or www.operahouse.org.for your support! Steve's Appliance has moved into a new store lo-cated on the corners of Route 27 and the Pond Road in Sidney, three miles north of the Augusta Civic Center. With this move Steven and Darcy Bar-rows have introduced several new furniture and mattress lines and continue to display a wide variety of appliance and heater products and have expanded the sales team to include, Forest Duplessis, a long-time mattress expert. Locally owned Jacobs Glass, the commercial divi-sion of Windows Plus, used modern restoration methods, including a chemical-free steam process, to remove old paint at the renovated Gilman Place in Waterville. Originally built in 1922, the Gilman Place building functioned as Waterville High School until 1963 but was in disrepair. Jacobs restored more than 180 window sashes to structural soundness meeting National Park Service standards. FMI: www.jacobsglass.net Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc. is opening its first branch office, “Bangor Area Staffing Solu-tions,” in the Stillwater Professional Park, Ban-gor. FMI: Nettie Kilby, branch manager, 217-6580. The Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance (BRCA) has published its Summer 2011 Newsletter. It’s posted at www.belgradelakes.org/news/

Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse is now open on the West River Road, Waterville. The restaurant is the culmination of six months of work and the realiza-tion of a 20-year dream for Kevin Joseph and part-ner E. J. Fabian. The new restaurateurs will not be taking reservations for the first few months. FMI: Pat Goodnow 877-8325 (87S-TEAK). Silver Street Tavern has opened on Silver Street in downtown Waterville. Initial hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 4 p.m. to close. Food service will be from 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and from 4-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with late night ser-vice after that. Mathieu's Auto Body in Waterville is offering three new services. The company purchased the latest diagnostic equipment for foreign and domestic vehicles this spring and now provide complete pro-fessional detailing and heavy duty fleet painting.

Store Manager Amanda Demers announced Water-ville U.S. Cellular moved to 18 Waterville Com-mons Drive, June 13. Pine View Homes is marking its 56th year as a family-owned business. Since its founding in 1955, it has grown from a furniture and gift store to a com-pany that provides quality affordable homes and a full-time service department that can deliver homes free of charge to any accessible lot in Maine. Own-ers Mike and Tracy Ayer have remodeled all offices but keep the business in the original homestead of Mike’s grandparents. A Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant has made it possible for Spectrum Generations to offer free reverse mortgage counseling to all of New England through Sept. 30. FMI: Deborah Thistle, Home Equity Conversion Mortgage counselor 623-0764 or www.spectrumgenerations.org. InSphere Insurance Solutions is providing free long-term care and other insurance policy reviews as well as information on LD 1333, the recently passed state health care reform legislation. FMI: Robert Weymouth, 1-800-566-3332 or robert.weymouth@InSphereIS.com. Thomas College’s expansion has begun with the redesign and expansion of the Student Center. This represents the beginning stages of the college’s plan to grow with the increase of students. The center will be completed in time for student arrival this fall. More than 60 golfers hit Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro last month and helped raise $12,500 for Spectrum Generations Muskie Center’s Meals on Wheels program. Kennebec Valley Community College is now ac-cepting applications for its August Northeast Solar Heating and Cooling Instructor Training Program. The Solar Instructor Training Network was launched in 2009 to address a critical need for high-quality, local and accessible training in solar sys-tem design, installation, sales and inspection.

Delta Ambulance conducted a ground break-ing ceremony at the site of its new base at 29 Chase Avenue in Waterville. This will re-place the current quarters in Seton Hospital where they have been housed since 1972. Above, left to right, Mark Johnston, Kenne-bec Savings Bank, Kim Lindlof, MMCC and Tim Beals, executive director of Delta.

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Good Health = Good Business

By William McPeck

This month we will examine the program stan-dards in the Maine Leadership Group for Worksite Wellness Criteria for Worksite Health Programs as they relate to programs on physical activity, nutrition/weight management and work related stress. Physical Activity

The subject of physical activity has four stan-dards, one each in policy, environmental support, awareness/education and behavior change. The policy standard requires the employer to have policies in place that support and offer opportuni-ties for employees to engage in physical activity. For the environmental support standard, the work environment must be modified to support and encourage physical activity. The awareness/education standard requires worksites to provide opportunities to educate employees and increase their awareness of how physical activity can im-pact their health. Finally, the behavior change standard addresses providing employees with the opportunity to receive counseling, coaching and coordinated risk management related to physical activity. The criteria document also contains a list of physical activity resources in the appendix. Nutrition/Weight Management

The subject of nutrition/weight management also has four standards, one each in the areas of policy, environmental support, awareness/education and behavior change. The policy stan-dard states that the worksite will have policies in place that provide guidance and procedures for addressing nutrition and weight management. In the environmental support standard, the work environment is modified to support healthy eating. Through the awareness/education standard, the worksite provides opportunities to educate em-ployees about and to increase their awareness of the impact of healthy food choices on employee health and weight management. The behavior change standard establishes that employees will be provided with the opportunity to receive coun-seling, coaching and coordinated risk factor man-agement regarding nutrition and weight manage-ment. A list of nutrition and weight management resources can also be found in the document’s

appendix. Work Related Stress

Work related stress involves a total of six standards. Three standards relate to policies, while there is one each in environmental support, awareness/education and behavior change. The three policy standards address:

(1) Having guidelines and procedures for addressing work related stress;

(2) Offering employees and family members the opportunity to participate in an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

(3) Allowing employees flexible scheduling options;

The environmental support standard addresses modifying the work environment to support and encourage the management of work related stress. Through the awareness/education standard, em-ployees are provided with the opportunity to gain education about and to become more aware around the impact of stress on employee health and productivity. The behavior change standard addresses providing employees with the opportu-nity to receive counseling, coaching and coordi-nated risk factor management related to workplace stress.

Next month, we will examine how the stan-dards relate to the subjects of depression, sub-stance use/abuse and safety – injury risk.

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The Maine Health Access Foundation and its part-ners, the Maine Medical Association, Quality Counts, and the Maine Development Foundation, have scheduled a briefing on Maine's new health insurance reform law (Public Law, Chapter 90, LD 1333) that will drive significant changes in health insurance regu-lations that will affect payers, insurers, health care providers and consumers.

To provide information about the impact of the law, a special breakfast briefing will be held Wednes-day, July 20, from 8-9:30 am, at the Maine Hospital Association, 33 Fuller Road, Augusta. The briefing will feature five expert panelists who will discuss their analysis of the law and answer questions from partici-pants. The panelists include:

Joel Allumbaugh, chief executive officer of Na-tional Worksite Benefit Group and director of Maine Heritage Policy Center's Center for Health Reform Initiatives;

Jeffrey A. Austin, vice president of Governmen-tal Relations & Communications, Maine Hospital Association;

Eric Cioppa, acting superintendent, Maine Bu-reau of Insurance;

Peter Gore, vice president of governmental af-fairs, Maine State Chamber of Commerce;

Garrett Martin, associate director, Maine Center for Economic Policy.

Seating is limited so attendees are requested to register in advance using the online registration form at http://mehaf.wufoo.com/forms/health-insurance-reform-the-impact-of-ld-1333/. There is no charge.

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New programs for area job seekers By Tammy Rabideau

Beginning in September , Mid-Maine Re-gional Adult Community Education is offer-ing new programming for area residents who need assistance with career and job search-ing, including the technology skills that are needed in today’s world. All of the programs described below will be offered free of charge. The previously reported on career and job search services offered through the Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center continue as well. Basic Computer Skills Learn the basic computer skills that will gain you entrance into today’s technological world. Without these skills it is impossible in today’s job market to seek and find employ-ment. These four-week entry level computer classes will provide that first step to under-standing how the computer “works” and how it can lead to employment opportunities. Limit 15 students.

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• Four sessions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3

• Four sessions: 10:a.m.-12 p.m., Thursdays, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8 Computer Based Career Searching These classes are designed for individuals who already have basic computer skills. Stu-dents will be guided through the actual job search process including resume and cover letter writing, and the use of websites for career exploration and job opportunity searches. If you are unemployed or simply want to change your employment and you need to learn the best way to find job leads and apply for jobs in a computer based world, this may be the best place to start. • Four sessions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Wednesdays, Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5 • Four sessions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Wednesdays, Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2 • Four sessions: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Wednesdays, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec. 7 Job Seekers Workshop Learn about strategies and resources to find a job, including use of the Internet and net-working. Share resume and interview tips. Create your own job search plan. This class is open to men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Pre-registration is required. Students may register through Mid-Maine Adult Education or Jean Dempster at 1-800-442-2092 or dempster@maine.edu. Limit 20 students. This is a one session workshop that will be repeated on Mondays, 1-3 p.m., Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 (This workshop will also be offered Thursday, July 14, Thursday Aug. 11, and Thursday, Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.– noon at the Waterville Public Library.) Career Exploration Thinking of making a career change or look-ing to enter the workforce? In this class you will review your skills, interests, and work experiences and relate them to career options, identify educational and training opportuni-ties, and develop a step-by-step plan to achieve career goals. Open to men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Pre-registration is required. Students may regis-ter through Mid-Maine Adult Education or Jean Dempster at 1-800-442-2092 or demp-ster@maine.edu. Limit 20 students. Session One: Mondays, Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. WSHS Session Two: Mondays, Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. WSHS For more information, please contact Tammy Rabideau, Business & Career Center Coordinator, Waterville Public Library, 680-2611, business@watervillelibrary.org, http://www.watervillelibrary.org/departments/

2011 Business Breakfast Series 7:30-9 a.m., Thomas College Sept. 14: How Social Media Has Changed (or Should Change) Your Business. The real question is "How has social media changed your prospects and customers?" We (i.e., your stakeholders) are checking in, tweeting, liking, and sharing our lives. What can (should) you be doing to improve your business today? What are the social-media trends for tomorrow, and what do they mean for your business? Presented by Amanda O’Brien, vice president of marketing at Hall Internet Marketing Solutions. Oct. 12: Legislative Issues TBD Sept. 21: Business After Hours 5:30-7 p.m. Amcomm Wireless 5 Kennedy Memorial Drive Plaza, Waterville. Sept. 2011: Super Raffle Dinner Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate 5:30 p.m. social hour 6:30 p.m. dinner & raffle

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Peter Lyford has joined the United Way of Mid-Maine as Resource Development Coordinator. Peter will be responsible for managing the United Way’s annual campaign appeal, overseeing the agency’s public relations and marketing efforts, developing donor relationships, and coordinating United Way events. Jackie Dupont, director of programs at Hardy Girls Healthy Women, has been awarded the Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) Impact Award. The Impact Awards recognize youth and adults making an impact within their communities and creating positive change. Congrats! Bert Languet, CFP of Golden Pond Wealth Man-agement, was the guest speaker at the May meet-ing of the Maine Association of Professional Ac-countants held at the Ramada Inn in Lewiston. Bert is a certitified financial planner and has been with Golden Pond for 15 years. Sam’s Italian Foods has promoted Cory DeVogt to store manager of its location at 270 Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville. Cory, who has been with Sam’s since October 2009 said he was pleased to be managing the Sam’s location in his home town. Pinnacle IT has added Anne-Marie Thibodeau, programmer, and Jan Pliant, senior programmer/software engineer to its Waterville office program-ming team. They will be providing expert pro-gramming to its expanding list of clients through-out the area. Sara Todd, communications special-ist, joins Pinnacle IT in its Bangor office and will be providing SEO services to clients, and market-ing expertise to the company. Inland Hospital has honored two staff members. Karen Doczy-Bordi, RN, transfusion/infusion nurse specialist, received the Nursing Clinical Ex-cellence Award. Russ Claybrook was presented the

Non-Nursing Clinical Excellence Award. Belgrade Regional Health Center has hired Wendi Wainer as its new practice manager. She succeeds the health center’s long-time manager Deborah Rocque who retired from the practice in May. The Maine Heritage Policy Center (MHPC) has selected Joel Allumbaugh of Gardiner as the new director of its Center for Health Reform Initia-tives. Joel is considered an expert on health insur-ance regulations and reform, and has served on MHPC's Board of Advisors since 2009. Dr. Bert E. Mason, DPM , will be providing podia-try services at two practices of HealthReach Com-munity Health Centers - Belgrade Regional and Lovejoy Health Centers. Dr. Mason received a Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine at California Col-lege of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco. United Way of Mid-Maine has a new slate of officers. Janice Kassman, Colby College’s Spe-cial Assistant to the President for External Affairs has been elected as United Way of Mid-Maine’s chair; Melissa Higgins, Northeast Laboratories as treasurer; Marc Pitman, FundraisingCoach.com as secretary; and Scott Jones, Colby College as Immediate Past Chair. Joining the current Board of Directors is Debbie Byrne,Century 21 Surette Real Estate; Brad Fisher, People’s United Bank; Mary Gomane, Johnny’s Selected Seeds; Rep. Thomas Longstaff; Dr. Gary Mahler, retired edu-cator; Courage Osagie, Inland Hospital; and Andy Rhoades, Kennebec Savings Bank. Danny and Jane Bolduc, of Higgins & Bolduc Insurance have been selected as United Way of Mid-Maine’s Campaign chairs for the upcoming campaign season. Danny is a retired professional ice hockey player with National Hockey League and World Hockey Association between 1976–84.

Cameron Campbell receives 2011

Ezhaya Scholarship

Cameron F. Campbell of South China is the recipient of the 2010 Joseph B. Ezhaya Schol-arship. Campbell is a 2011 graduate of Erskine Acad-emy.

As a student at Erskine, Campbell was president of the student coun-cil, was an Eagle Scout who fin-ished an 85-foot fence and planted gardens, trees and shrubs. He pursued various community ser-vice projects including organizing dress-down days by which money was collected for needy families.

He plans to continue his post-secondary education at the University of Maine at Orono. The Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship fund is given in memory of Joseph Ezhaya, a dedi-cated community volunteer. The emphasis on this scholarship is placed on citizenship and community service. Requirements include the recipient graduate from a secondary school in the mid-Maine region, and plan to attend a post-secondary school located in New Eng-land. Recipients receive $750 towards their education, after successfully completing their first semester with a C-average or higher.

The Maine Development Foundation has hired Maggie Drummond to serve as the Program Di-rector for the Maine Employers' Initiative. Maggie is a graduate of Colby College. Her past work includes a range of experiences, most notably, six years at GrowSmart Maine as the Policy Director and later as the Interim President/CEO.

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166 College Ave., PO Box 215 Waterville, ME 04903-0215

www.az-cpa.com

12 Monument St Winslow, Me 04901 207­872­2636 www.wcfcu.com

COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW

“Business Spotlight of the Month” selection proc-ess takes place at every Business After Hours from the door prize drawing. A business cannot be se-lected more than once every two years, and must be a member in good standing. The more co-workers that attend our BAH’s, the better chance your business will be selected!

Little Pictures of Maine is a photography busi-ness located in Pittsfield, owned and operated by Shawn and Pamela Little. The couple started the business in August 2008, using their hobby to make extra cash. In December 2009, they started running Little Pictures as a full time busi-ness.

The two specialize in on-location photogra-phy, with studio shoots available on request. They travel to their customers. This allows cus-tomers to stay at their home, work site or office without having to take time to travel to a studio. Most of the photography is done in central Maine, but the Littles will travel the state to get the shots they need.

Little Pictures of Maine offers family pho-tography. The couple also cover weddings, re-ceptions, family reunions, birthday parties, wed-ding and baby showers. High school portraits,

family and generational photography, baby pic-tures and pet photos are also offered.

Businesses and non-profit agencies are im-portant clients for Little Pictures of Maine.

“We offer head shots and other staff photog-raphy,” Shawn said. “We take product pictures, from food to furniture, hand-made to high tech, as well as your facilities, equipment, vehicle fleets and real estate. We offer chronological coverage of construction and renovation projects. We photograph seminars, meetings, retreats and other corporate events.”

Little Pictures of Maine are proud supporters of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and offers a 10 percent discount on any of its services to all Chamber members. A 10 percent discount is also available for active duty military and their immediate families.

To find out more and see examples of their work visit http://www.littlepicturesmaine.com and http://ltlpicsme.smugmug.com. They can be contacted at 592-1769 or 592-1683 and by e-mail: ltlpicsme@gmail.com.

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce presents Taste of Greater Waterville

August 3, 2011 11 AM — 11 PM

Sponsors

Patrons Anytime Fitness, Bangor Savings Bank,

Bank of Maine, Belgrade Lake Resources, Can Cun Mexican Restaurant,

Coastal Med Tech, Inc., Fairfield Drafting & Construction Inc.,

Framemakers, Houle's Plumbing & Heating,

James D. Julia, Jokas’ Discount Beverage, Kennebec Valley Community College,

KSW Federal Credit Union, Main Security Surveillance,

Phoenix Computers, Sherwin Williams, Silver Street Tavern,

Stevens Siding & Window Co., The Last Unicorn, Virtual Dimensions

In Kind Sponsors City of Waterville, Cosgrove Agency,

Eagle Rental, Hammond Tractor, Huhtamaki, Poultry Products

2011 Restaurant Menu Service begins at 5 PM

Cacciatores Sausage Subs- $5 Skewers (Shrimp, Chicken & Veggie)- $5 Meatball Sub- $5 Pasta Salad- $2 Cannoli- $4 MaineGeneral Health Marinated Grilled Turkey & Local Veggie

Kebobs with Brown Rice Pilaf, Sautéed Local Green Beans- $8

Haddock Chowder- bread bowl- $8; cup- $4 Strawberry Salad- entrée- $8; side- $4 Maine Blueberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream- $5 Fruit Salad w/ Lime Yogurt- $4 Sam’s Italian Foods 6” Italian Sandwich (Ham, Salami, or Veggie)- $2.50 Spaghetti Dinner with Meatballs & Bread $5 Bottled Water- $1.50 Chips- $.75 The Thirsty Mule Grilled Pizza Slices- Specialty- $2.50; One

Topping- $2 Grilled Wings- 6 for $5 Water- $1 Cakes- $2

Inland Hospital Grilled Reuben on Rye- $4 Chili: Veggie or Bison- $3 Fruit Kabobs- $2 Soda/Water- $2 T&B’s Outback Tavern Grilled Marinated Chicken with Oven Roasted Potato Salad- $8 Bourbon Beef Fajita with Homemade Salsa

& Sour Cream- $8 Fresh Homemade Coleslaw- $2 Homemade Whoopie Pie- $3 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade- $3

Pagoda Express Sesame Chicken, Crab Rangoon, Rice & Drink- $10 Szechuan Chicken Lo Mein, Teriyaki, Rice & Drink- $10 Chicken Fingers, Teriyaki, Rice & Drink- $8.50 Crab Rangoon's, Chicken Teriyaki, Rice & Drink- $8.50 Eggroll, Chicken Fingers, Rice & Drink- 8.50 Pete’s Pig Southern BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with One Side- $6.00 BBQ Sampler Platter (Ribs, Pulled Pork Sandwich +

Side) - $10 4 Ribs with Side- $8 Pulled Pork Nachos- $6 Sides: BBQ Beans, Coleslaw, Cornbread- $1 each Gourmet Cookies- $2 Amici’s Cucina Chicken, Broccoli & Penne Pasta- $6 Fresh Fruit Summer Sacchettis- $6 Caprese Salad- $5 Lemoncello Cake, Tiramisu, Triple Chocolate Cake,

Cannoli (Strawberry Rhubarb or Regular) - $5 San Pellegrino Water- $1.75 Dress Me Bridal & Catering BBQ Hand Sliced Pork Sandwich- $5 BBQ Cheeseburger- $5 Cheeseburger Basket- $8 BBQ Pork Dinner with Beans & Slaw- $8 Hand Cut Fries- $4 Fried Oreo’s- $3 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade- $3, Bottled Water- $2 Mainely Brews Restaurant & Brewhouse Lobster Roll- $12 Crab Roll- $9 Lobster Stew- Cup- $6; Bowl- $10 Lemonade- Large- $3; Small- $2; Water- $1 Black Raspberry Parfait- $5

Major Sponsors:

Join us in the Concourse Beer Garden at 5 PM for adult beverages and dancing to the great sounds of Rob Burnell, and Hidden Drive band. Sorry, no one under 21 admitted. It’s the LAW!

Booth 1 – Laurie’s Lunch • Hamburger- $4.50; Cheeseburger- $4.75 • Hot Dog- $2; Chicken Basket- $8.75

• French Fries- small- $3; large- $6

Booth 2 — Stan’s Fried Dough • Fried Dough- $4

Booth 3 — Mei Dream Combinations or Side Orders Available • Chicken Fingers, Chicken Wing & Pork Fried

Rice- $6.75

• Chicken Teriyaki, Crab Rangoon, Chicken Finger & Pork Fried Rice- $7.75

• Beef Teriyaki, Egg Roll, Chicken Finger & Pork Fried Rice- $8

Booth 4 — Cappza’s Pizza • Cheese Pizza Slice- $1.75 • Pepperoni Pizza Slice- $2 • BBQ or Buffalo Chicken Slice- $2.50 • Cookies/Whoopie Pies- $1

Booth 5— Spectrum Generations’ Café Plus • Lobster Rolls- $8 • Muskie Wrap (Chicken, Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato)- $5 • Chips- $.75; Chocolate Chip Cookies- $.50

Booth 6 — Boy Scout Troop #436 • Italian Sausage- $4.50

Booth 7— Jin Yuan Chinese Combinations or Side Orders • One Appetizer & Pork Fried Rice- $5.25

• Two Appetizers & Pork Fried Rice- $6.50

• Sides: Egg Roll, Crab Rangoon, Chicken Fingers, Chicken Wings, Chicken/Beef Teriyaki, Chicken Meatroll

Booth 8— The Roost • Chicken Wings in 15 Flavors- $0.50 Booth 9– Taco Bell • Nacho’s with Beef & Cheese- $3.50 • Tacos- 3-$4; 1-$1.50 • Cinntwist- $1 • Cheesy Nacho’s- $1; Water/Soda- $1 Booth 10– Cheryl & Steve’s Homemade Gourmet Fudge • Amaretto Chocolate Swirl, Butter Pecan, Cap-

puccino, Chocolate, Chocolate Carmel Peanut, Chewy Praline, Chocolate Walnut, Cookies & Cream, Heath English Toffee, Maple, Mint Chocolate Swirl, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter & Chocolate, Pistachio Walnut, Orange Vanilla Swirl, Raspberry Vanilla Swirl, Rocky Road, Tiger Butter- $12 a pound

2011 Bite Menus/Entertainment Schedules Beginning at 11:00 AM

Entertainment Schedule

Children’s Events by Silver Street Extension

American Legion, Are You Ready to Party??, Care & Comfort, Designs by Jackie O, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, LN Clark Inspiration Net-work, Nancy's Creations & Ed’s Teeth, Sustain Mid Maine, V-Town Paintball

Performer/Event Location Time Green Living Expo Barrels Market (downstairs) 4:00 - 8:00 Decal Gymnastics In front of Maine Made & More 4:00 - 4:30 WTVL HS Vocal Traction In front of Maine Made & More 4:30 - 5:00 Dance Connection In front of Maine Made & More 5:00 - 5:30 Rob Burnell In the Beer Garden 5:00 - 7:30 Leaps N Bounds In front of Maine Made & More 5:30 - 6:00 Central Maine Square In front of Maine Made & More 6:00 - 6:30 Young Americans Dance Center In front of Maine Made & More 6:30 - 7:00 Pat Pepin Project In Bank of America Pocket Park 6:30 - 8:30 Downeast Brass In front of Maine Made & More 7:00 - 9:00 Hidden Drive In the Beer Garden 8:00 - 11:00

No Pets or Skateboards Allowed, Please

Join REM inside the Center at 93 Main Street for a yard sale that will run from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM on August 3rd. For other

days and times or if anyone would like to donate items for the yard sale, please contact REM at 873-4444.

Army National Guard Baseball/Football/Basketball Toss…. 11:00 - 8:00 Giant Saber Tooth Tiger Slide………..………………………… 11:00 - 8:00 Castle Bounce House & Obstacle Course……………………. 11:00 - 8:00 Face Painting ……………………………………………………… 11:00 - 5:00 Delta Ambulance Tours………………………………………….. 11:00 - 8:00 V-Town Paintball Range………………………………………… 11:00 - 8:00 CHIP Program…………………………………………………… 12:00 - 4:00 (Public Service by the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation with the assistance of local Masonic lodges ) Great Bamboozler (strolling)…………………………………….. 1:30 - 8:00 Great Bamboozler Show………………………………………….. 3:00 - 4:00 Central Maine Motors Live Skateboarding Event ……………. 3:00 - 9:00

Vendor Booths

Thank you to the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council and the

State of Maine Tourism Marketing Partnership Program

and the Maine Office of Tourism for their support!

PARKING is available at the Concourse and at the Waterville Senior High School. A free shuttle bus, sponsored by United Insurance, will run from 5-11 PM from the high school to The Concourse by Key Bank drive thru.