FARMINGTON – Farmington Police Officer Shane Campbell has been selected as Farmington Police Department Employee of the Quarter for spring 2003. Chief of Police Richard E. Caton III said Campbell was selected for his work as school resource officer at Mount Blue High School and his work on Special Olympics. Campbell’s work in the schools, particularly at Mount Blue High, has been a success, Caton said. When grant funding expired in June, the SAD 9 School Board, faculty and community supported the program by approval for another grant application and support for the program after the grant expires. Campbell’s involvement in Special Olympics included helping organize the area Torch Run and organizing the fund-raising drive at Irvings Big Stop.
Workers’ Comp
FARMINGTON – The Franklin Memorial Hospital Occupational Health Department is hosting a panel discussion entitled, “Navigating Workers’ Compensation Claims: Simplifying the Process for Employers.” It will be held from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Bass Room of the hospital’s new Ben Franklin Center. The discussion will provide an introduction to compensation, as well as discussion on the paper trail, accident investigations, the primary care model, a therapist’s view, and outcomes. There will be ample time for questions and answers. Any area employers with an interest in learning more about Workers’ Compensation are welcome to attend. The event is free and will include a light breakfast. For more information or to sign up, contact Ellen Randall at 779-2586.
War impact film
FARMINGTON – A film, “First Kill,” that explores the psychology of war will be presented at no charge to the public at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Room 217 of Ricker Addition at the University of Maine at Farmington. Coco Schrijber directed this film that asks, “What does war do to the human mind and soul?” Interviews with several Vietnam veterans evoke the contradictory feelings that killing produces. “First Kill” includes a discussion with Michael Herr, a former war correspondent who wrote the screenplays for “Apocalypse Now” and “Full Metal Jacket.” Herr also wrote “Dispatches,” a book about the experiences of the combat soldier in the Vietnam War. This is part of a film series sponsored by the Western Mountains Peace Action Workshop. Donations will be accepted and discussion will follow the viewing.
Golf team benefit
JAY – The public can support the Jay High School golf team by participating in a Fall Fairways Golf Tournament and Silent Auction on Saturday, Oct. 18. The tournament, in scramble format, will be held at Maple Lanes Golf Course on River Road in Livermore. A prime rib dinner and awards to low gross and low net teams will follow the tournament. The $30 registration fee covers nine holes of golf and the dinner. People can register individually or as a team of four for the 2 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds will be used for scholarships and equipment for the high school golf team. To register or to obtain more information, people can contact Tammy Castonguay at 897-5268 or 897-5110.
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