Food donation makes difference

We recently received a 900-pound donation at the Saco Food Pantry from the Legacy Theater Company of much-needed food that was donated by their audience supporters.

Now a win-win opportunity is coming your way at the Garland Auditorium at Thornton Academy on Aug. 13  to Aug. 23. The Legacy Theater Company will be showcasing its talent in the play “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”  By attending you see a play, encourage and support our local talent and also lend support to the Saco Food Pantry with a suggested donation of non-perishable food. What better way to spend an evening than by helping those in need. 

We also thank the Saco & Biddeford Savings Bank for matching the funds donated by all who participated in the BBI Golf Tournament this year. And special thanks to Archie and Kenny for always being there for us.

Bob Nichols

Saco

Firefighters save a home

On Friday, July 24, I had an electrical fire in my home.  I wish to thank Chief Glass of the Old Orchard Fire Department and his fire personnel, as well as the Pine Point Fire Department, Old Orchard Beach Rescue and all the volunteer fire personnel who came to my aid. 

 Without their quick response I could have lost my home. Their concern for my safety and home were outstanding.   

Thank you one and all.

Barbara Ultsch

Ocean Park

Golf tourney raises funds

The fourth annual Don Fogg Memorial Golf Tournament held July 6 at the Biddeford-Saco Country Club raised scholarship money in memory of Don Fogg, a local businessmen, coach, mentor, father and friend who had a positive impact on people he worked with, befriended and coached.

 We would like to publicly thank friends and businesses that supported the tournament:  Tim Angis and the Biddeford-Saco Country Club staff, Kerrymen Pub, Traditions Restaurant, Mike Pate and Tim Horton’s of Scarborough, Dupuis Hardware, Kylie and Company Hair Salon, Simply You, Madden’s Beverage Center, Huot’s Seafood Restaurant, Pizza by Alex, Garnet and Wendi Colpitts, Tiffany SIMS CHB Inc., Hartsfield Warehouse Co. Inc.

 JRM International Forwarding, Lisa Ragan Customs Brokerage, T.H.WEISS Inc., St. George Warehouse, Atlanta Custom Brokers, L.E. Coppersmith, ALPI 277, Ken Johnson, Saco Lodge 9 F & AM, Haley’s Metal Shop, Jack and Carol O’Neil, Rosalie Grant, James and Elizabeth Rowe, Richard Whitmore, Michael’s Pizza, Great State Beverage of New Hampshire, Phil McCarthy, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution.

 Moody’s Nursery, J. William Dewey, Jane and Steve Garvin, Ray Mailman, Lance Mailman, Lisa Mailman Gorman, Donna Mullins, Golden Rooster, Saco Bay Classics, Wormwood’s by the Breakwater, Golf & Ski Warehouse, Wal-Mart, Bob & Mike’s Citgo, Mary Pendelton, Dr. Robert Nannay, Steve Ebling, Carolyn Drury and Dairy Queen of Saco, and all 108 golfers. 

Audrey Fogg

Steve, Ken and John Fogg 

Cathy Fogg Baillargeon

Neighbors praise UNE

What do smiling children, basketball players, young woman in shorts and seniors in sweats or bathing suits have in common? University of New England.  UNE opens its doors to the surrounding communities and shares the expertise of its staff with individuals of all ages. 

For children it provides summer camps, sports camps and swimming lessons that give children an opportunity to be on a vibrant campus with good role models. 

For adults and seniors it provides the Bodywise Program with individual or group exercising, educational programs and social gatherings.  

 Since 2001 when we joined the Bodywise Program, we have been impressed with the caring, encouraging attitude of the staff and the generosity of the students who freely share the facilities. It is inspiring to be around these young people who are the future of our country and it helps one to keep a positive attitude about life.

 Thank you to UNE for caring about the community and thank you to the Courier for allowing us to express our gratitude to our good neighbor - UNE.

Al and Mary McLaughlin

Kennebunkport