WILTON — The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce presented member, employee and business awards at its recent annual meeting and outlined plans for 2017.
Awarded were: Member of the Year, Karin Ashmore; Employee of the Year, Wanda McDonald, Berry Fruit Farm; and Business of the Year, RCCM Cleaning Services.
Bob Berry, in his last chamber meeting as chairman, thanked Christine Fournier for taking on the challenging chamber administrator duties.
“She’s been a great face for the chamber. She’s always positive,” he said.
Berry said the chamber will put together the annual area guide soon, providing a comprehensive list of businesses and events in the region. In May, it will help coordinate History Night, an event it took over after the Livermore Falls Downtown Betterment Group was dissolved.
In June, the Scholarship Golf Tourney takes place at Maple Lane Golf Course in Livermore. Thousands of dollars are raised for scholarships for local high school students. In July, the chamber puts on a fireworks show at Spruce Mountain Ski Slope.
Most notable is the Apple-Pumpkin Festival in Livermore Falls in September, with a full day of games and events.
“It really is for Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls, our signature event,” Berry said.
The chamber has sponsored forums for local political candidates, and in December put on Santa’s Workshop. In addition to the annual meeting, breakfast meetings are held monthly, and there are also business after-hours events scheduled. All of these events, Berry said, support the community.
Berry was honored for his work as chairman.
Incoming Chairwoman Kim Turner of Otis Federal Credit Union said, “I think we have three of the most amazing, heartwarming communities in the state of Maine. Whether we are three towns or one town, we have each other’s back.”
Turner, in keeping with the 1980s theme for the evening, recited some trivia. A tank of gasoline cost around $9, a movie ticket was $3.71, Nintendo was introduced, and “The Cosby Show” and “Matlock” were among the most watched television shows.
Members dusted off their leisure suits, leggings, sunglasses and workout attire and busted a few dance moves to some of the songs from that era. The Teachers Lounge Mafia provided skits.
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