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Kennebec Journal, in, drizzle Monday's temperatures High Low AUGUSTA 44 33 Forecast Northeast, Northern west Rain and scattered showers Winds shifting to Flurries likely the 20s and highs Interior and Northdrizzle changing over to today. Highs near 40. westerly 10 to 15 mph. through Wednesday. Lows in 30 to 35.

Central Highlands and Western Mountains Occasional rain or drizzle and fog this morning and scattered showers or flurries afternoon. Highs near 40. Winds becom- Fair ing westerly 10 to 15 mph. Flurries likely Daily through Wednesday. Lows in the 20s.

Highs low 40s 30 to 35. Overnight 20s south. Capital, Western Foothills and Southwest Interior Scattered showers today. Highs Sun 40 to 45. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Scat- Sun Augusta, Tuesday, March 22, 1983 Kent Caribou 2 10 12 13 York Extended outlook and cool weather through Saturday. highs in the 30s, but warming to the in southern sections by the weekend. lows in the teens north and low Almanac rises 5:45 sets 5:59 tered showers or flurries tonight. Lows in length 12:14 the 20s. Wednesday, a of flurries.

Day's increase 3:10 Highs in the 30s. Eastern Standard Time TIME TABLE OF HIGH (Contributed by Maine (Eastern 1983 Augusta Bath March a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.

22 8:18 9:03 5:16 6:01 23 9:24 10:15 6:22 7:13 24 10:34 11:25 7:32 8:23 Lightning bolt Augusta police said a lightning bolt may I have been responsible for a headon collision between a car and a tractor trailer rig which critically injured an Augusta man on North Belfast Avenue Monday night. A Kennebec Valley Medical Center spokesman said Paul Maillard, 57, of Bolton Hill Road was in critical condition with burns, cuts and fractured Augusta Rescue crews spent 45 min- MAINE COAST Resources) in late January. Dumont called for a vote on advertising so the coun- a new manager is hired. 5:45 5:59 Richmond selectmen complain about town attorney Augusta starts search for city manager By a bare majority, the City Council voted Monday night to advertise for candidates to, replace Paul Poulin as city manager. But even some of the councilmen who voted to advertise did not count Acting City Manager John Edgerly out of the running.

Edgerly, who had no comment following the 4-3 vote, has not revealed his intentions about seeking the permanent job. "As far as I'm concerned, if we advertise, John is a candidate: I'm a firm believer in hiring from within," said Ward 4 Councilor Roger Willette after the City Hall meeting. Willette, a personnel specialist by trade, voted to advertise the position. Councilor William Garside Jr. of Ward 7 also said his vote to advertise was no reflection on Edgerly's performance since taking over the manager's office RICHMOND Two selectmen called for replacement of the town's attorney Monday night and insisted that Town Manager Paul Clement be restrained in spending.

The comments of Galina Panko and Neal Brown came during a "more or less workshop" called by chairman Richard Goodall without public notice. Clement was not invited, and selectman, Michail Grizkewitesh, was not told of the meeting until less than an hour before it started. Goodall said he decided over the weekend to have the meeting, and just forgot to call Grizkewitsch. Selectman Walter Legendre was out of town. Brown and Panko insisted Clement has not honored his three-year-old hand-written employment contract requiring him to consult selectmen "on all major issues." Most prominent in their complaints was Clement's use of town attorney Clifford Goodall to represent the town in the dismissal of policeman Steven Marson.

"We always before decided that such controversies should be discussed here," Mrs. Panko said. "We always decided them here, without spending a cent of town money. Why suddenly we are creating such bad By BOB DATZ Staff Writer By JEFF BEEBE Gardiner Bureau There were representatives from Edwards Manufacturing Health Tex Kennebec Savings Bank and the church. Pallbearers were Raymond Collins, Daniel Bolduc, Peter Godin, Ronald Collins, David.

Lapierre, James Jurczak. Steven Bolduc and Hubert Dostie. Committal prayers were recited in Maine Veterans Memorial Chapel by Fr. Mathieu. Burial followed in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Services A Mass of Christian Burial was sung Monday morning for Mrs. Clara Pepin at Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Joyce, pastor, officiating. There were representatives from St.

Mary's Altar Guild, Kennebec County Clerk's Office and the church. Pallbearers were Steve Welton, J. Patrick Murphy and members of the Calumet Club, J. Leo Lachance, Rene Giguere, Emile Lachance and Hermel Michaud. Burial was in St.

Mary's Cemetery, Manchester, where Fr. Joyce read the committal prayers. She argued that the town attorney should be directly responsible to the board, not the town manager, and that attorney Goodall "is working against us." think we should abandon Mr. Clifford Goodall, and find another town attorney," she said, and Brown agreed. Brown had requested the meeting to voice several "beefs" with Clement.

"I'm getting it all out in the wind tonight," he said. He questioned Clement's overdraft of budget accounts, particularly for legal aid. He questioned lack of working School committee Edgerly, 46, was collector before his cil would "not make a charade" of seeking candi-! appointment. He received a $144-a-week raise with dates if it is ready to simply hire Edgerly. the appointment, bringing his pay rate to $34,500 a "I personally think if you're going to appoint Mr.

year while he serves as manager. Poulin was making Edgerly permanently, do it. I have no problem with $45,000 a year. that. But if we're going to have a search, let's get on Councilors Richard Dumont of Ward 5 and William with that, too," said Dumont.

Burney Jr. of Ward 3 also voted to advertise, while Mayor Peter Thompson argued against making a Robert Crockett of Ward 1, Thomas O'Connor of decision Monday, asking the council to consider Ward 2 and Alden Ingraham of Ward 6 voted against. hiring the Maine Municipal Association to help screen Frederick Savage of Ward 8 was absent. candidates. The MMA has proposed to assist for beIngraham called the vote "hasty" during debate.

tween $2,000 and $2,500. Afterwards, he expressed confidence in Edgerly, The council set no timetable to replace Poulin, who saying: "I would have named him tonight if that's served as manager for 19 years. Thompson asked the what they wanted." council to consider its replacement process at the next budget session, scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at Discussion of filling the manager's job emerged at City Hall. Garside's request.

He said it could take until late 1983 Ingraham had argued for formation of a committee to fill the position if the council wants to interview of councilors to consider filling several vacant decandidates, so the council should make some early partment head jobs as well. But Garside argued that decisions. some of those vacancies may have to be filled before TIDES ALONG Dept. of, Marine Standard Time) Boothbay a.m. p.m.

4:09 4:54 5:15 6:06 6:25 7:16 rules for town office employees, Clement's working hours, his vacation request for a special town meeting, meeting agendas, and his handling of the highway department. Chairman Goodall, after the workshop, asked Clement to schedule Brown's concerns on the agenda for Thursday 7 p.m. meeting of the board. Clement worked in his office throughout the meeting but did not visit. "I wasn't notified of the meeting, and I wasn't invited," he said.

"I have no problem with the board discussing my performance at a public meeting I just wish they had invited me so I could answer their questions," he said. Rockland Wiscasset a.m. p.m. a.m. p.m.

3:59 4:44 4:31 5:16 5:05 5:56 5:37 6:28 6:15 7:06 6:47 7:38 leads to collision utes extricating Maillard from his 1974 Pontiac after it collided with a truck driven by Sylvester Geiser, 49, of Brewer at 8:22 p.m., police said. Geiser was treated and released from the KVMC emergency room. Both the truck and the car caught fire in the crash and the car sheared off a utility pole, police said. APD Officer Michael Toman said Geiser told police that Maillard switched lanes after a lightning bolt struck during heavy rain. Social Security bill bogs down in Senate WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate's march toward passage of the Social Security rescue bill bogged down Monday as a new effort was mounted to thwart a government plan to have banks withhold 10 percent of interest and dividend income.

Ernest L. Ricker Ernest L. Ricker, 89, formerly of Gardiner and Chelsea, died Monday afternoon at the Kennebec Valley Medical Center, Augusta Division, following a long illness. He was born April 2, 1893, in Chelsea, the son of Orrin and Flora Gowen Ricker. Mr.

Ricker was a former attendant at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus. He was a 50-year member of Herman Lodge AF AM of Gardiner, an Army veteran of World War I and a former member of the Bicknell-Gagnon-Hinkley American Legion Post of Augusta. He was the widower of Grace Desseler Ricker, who died in April, 1944. He is survived by three daughters, Rose Bachelder of Augusta, Mrs. Nona Allen and.

Mrs. Grace Zdunzyk, both of Middletown, a sister, Mrs. Philip Gardner of Gardiner; six grandchildren, four great children and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Gardiner, where friends may call today from 7-9 p.m.

Eugene C.F. Witt NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. Eugene C.F. Witt, formerly of Gardiner, died March 18 at the home of his son William A. Witt, 612 Adamsvale Road, North Attleboro.

Besides William, he is survived by a son, Douglas, of Brockton, two daughters, Linda Simpson of Westbrook and Elaine Witt of Gardiner; and several grandchildren. Services were held Monday at the John Diamond Funeral Home, North Attleboro. The Senate rejected 58-37 late Monday an attempt to table in effect kill the amendment offered by Sen. John Melcher, to delay the July 1 start of withholding on bank accounts and stock holdings for six months. Obituaries, Funerals Theodore St.

Michel MISSION, Texas Theodore George St. Michel, 72, formerly of Gardiner, died Saturday morning after a short illness. He was born in Biddeford, Feb. 2, 1911, the son of Albert and Mesalie Fauchette St. Michel.

He was employed at Bates Manufacturing in Augusta for several years. Mr. St. Michel was a member of St. Paul's Church of Mission.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margueritte Greenleaf St. Michel of Mission; two sons. Donald St. Michel of Augusta and Robert St.

Michel of Bolster Mills: four daughters. Marge Cote of Farmingdale. Rita Lyman of Cape Elizabeth, Linda Kelly of McAllen, Texas and Nancy Clary of Gardiner; 17 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. No funeral arrangements are being made. Memorial donations may be made to St.

Paul's Church in care of Rev. Robert Sweeney. 1119 Francisco, Mission, Texas, 87572. Services A con-celebrated Mass of Christian Burial was sung Monday morning for Mrs. Juliette Bolduc Dostie at St.

Augustine Catholic Church with the Rev. Rene T. Mathieu, assistant pastor, officiating. He was assisted by the Rev. Michael J.

McDonald, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Gardiner, as con-celebrant. Taking part in the offertory procession were the children of Mrs. Dostie, Victor J.A. Bolduc Mrs.

Dorothy Collins and Mrs. Theresa Champigny. Daily lottery The Maine State Lottery Commission announced that Monday's winning daily number was: 559 In Memory of: Earlene R. Neptune Loved and missed by, Bob, Cheryl, granddaughters, April and Sunshine girl, Melissa. In Loving Memory of Earline R.

Neptune Who passed away March 22, 1979 Lovingly Remembered Mom and Dad Brothers and Sisters NOTICE HALLOWELL CITIZENS 'A Public hearing will be held at the Hallowell City Hall tonight at 7:00 P.M. The pros and cons of the vote of January 24, 1983 allowing the fire chief to occupy the apartment at the fire station RENT FREE, including heat, lights, water and sewer will be discussed. ALL citizens are URGED to attend this meeting! Concerned citizens Chairman Goodall said after the meeting that he didn't believe Clement's presence was necessary, nor did he think the public needed to know about the meeting. "Sometimes they do, and sometimes they don't," he said. Three Richmond residents attended the meeting, including Police Chief Thomas P.

Fales. weighs Dresden school closing By M. KATHLEEN WAGNER Gardiner Bureau DRESDEN The School Committee Monday night unwrapped the draft 1983-84 school budget, which shows that keeping Bridge Academy open may cost more than closing it. Union 48 Superintendent Randall Collins proposed one budget, including funding for the seventh and eighth grade academy, which would cost local taxpayers $1,411 more than this year's budget. An alternative budget by Collins includes tuition to send the academy students to Wiscasset Middle School for $307 less overall than this year.

The budget with Bridge Academy totals $417,500, including $161,118 in local costs, of $1,411 "minor by anyone's standards," said Collins. The budget without the academy totals $415,210, with $159,399 borne locally, down $307 compared to the 1982- 83 school budget. Costs saved by closing the academy include building maintenance and Corrections Chelsea town meeting CHELSEA The annual town meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. today at the Chelsea School. The date of the meeting was incorrectly reported in the Kennebec Journal on Monday.

Pittston town election PITTSTON Stanley Byrne was elected first selectman in Saturday's elections. His name was misspelled in Monday's Kennebec Journal. In Loving Memory of: Esther R. Thomas Who passed away March 22, 1982 What would give to clasp your hand, Your happy face to see. To hear your voice and see your Smile that meant so much to me.

often look at your picture, You are smiling and seem to say Don't cry I'm only sleeping We'll meet again someday: Sadly missed by, Husband and Daughter Alice. Develop Confidence ATTEND A FREE PREVIEW MEETING THE Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie Course Founder Augusta Civic Center Civic Center Dr. Augusta, Me. Tuesday, March 22, 1983 7:02 P.M. poise and confidence 10 yourself effectively and your ideas WAYS THE at your best with any group names DALE CARNEGIE and speak on your feet COURSE' fear and worry a better conversationalist HELPS MEN more your hidden successful life abilities AND WOMEN people skills For additional information Call 1-800-432-1779 free call Dale Carnegie courses are presented in Maine by Robert C.

Davis Associates busing 31 students now there to the Dresden Elementary School for lunch. The Wiscasset school board is scheduled to vote Wednesday night on opening its doors to Dresden's seventh and eighth graders. If the answer is "yes," and Collins predicts it will be, he said the committee can approve the Wiscasset transfer or seek the town's opinion. A local town meeting three years ago stomped out the Wiscasset idea. So, apparently with that defeat in mind, three committee members, including Chairman Leslie Souviney, shied away from putting the proposalto another town meeting vote.

The suggestion, instead, was to schedule a committe vote on the proposal, with plenty of time beforehand for public comment. Collins, however, said he would have to double-check state law to make sure the commitee can legally act on its own. The superintendent cautioned the Wiscasset transfer still would not solve the space squeeze at the Dresden Elementary School, which houses kindergarten through grade 6. Both budgets which Collins drafted are based on projected state subsidies, subject to legislative action. The higher of the two budgets is up' 10.49 percent, including state and local monies.

The other one shows a 9.8 percent jump. A new computer for the superintendent's office and a minibus for the Dresden School are prime contributors to the increases. Further budget sessions will precede a committee vote on the package. In other action, Monday night: Pam Kenyon, the mother of a third-grade. Dresden student, expressed concern that the combined grades 4 and 5 next year will total 30 students.

The committee agreed to the Board of Selectmen's request to hold a public meeting on the proposed school budget before the June town meeting. Light voter turnout in Chelsea elections CHELSEA A light turnout of 110 voters in Monday's election gave the two three-year School Committee seats to incumbent Kenneth L. Reder. Reder drew 65 votes to defeat challengers Gregory D. Bagley, who received 62 votes, and Chester E.

Lenfestey who received 39 votes, in the three-way race. Dennis E. Folsom copped 78 votes for a oneyear school committee term. Write-in candidate Katharine Lorenz received 19 votes. Selectmen Sandra L.

Mills, Everett Sidelinger Jr. and T. Wixon Street Jr. also were reelected Come To Your Public Hearing Support a better Fire Department at City Hall tonight at 7. Hallowell Citizens' Committee For Better Fire Protection Donald Huff and William Vaughan -Chairmen to one-year terms over three former selectmen, whose names were written-in.

Virginia Katon was elected to her 35th term as town clerk on 102 votes. In Loving Memory of: Our Grandmother Esther R. Thomas Who passed away, March 22, 1982, Her thoughts were all so full of us, She never could forget! And so I think that where she is, She must be watching yet. Waiting till we come to 'her, Anxious if we are late, Watching from Heaven's window, Leaning from Heaven's gate. Loved and sadly missed by; Granddaughters, Diana Valerie.

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