The Weekly from Bangor, Maine • 8

8 Thursday November 2 2010 THE V1 1 KlY Our Business Business civic leaders back Maine Center plan Volunteer Honored A In particular the Friends of the Maine Center urge the council to understand that the convention center portion of the project accounts for more than half of the job growth and economic activity associated with it While it requires a substantial financial commitment building the Maine Center is smart from a fiscal standpoint the Friends group said because the city Is losing as much as $700000 annually on an obsolete auditorium complex because It can't attract enough events conventions and advertising dollars Further members of the Friends group said they believe the plan now under consideration represents a fantastic community asset one that will build on great quality of life and cement its position as the commercial center and gateway for eastern Maine "In 2003 the voters of Bangor approved the development of Hollywood Slots with the explicit understanding that the city's revenues from that venture would help pay for a new event and convention center" said W'oodward "Now is the time for the City Council to fulfill that promise and invest in the future why we say build it now build It right" Friends of the Maine Center include: Michael Aube Eastern RANCOR With the slogan "Build it now build it right" a group of civic and business leaders have announced their support for a new event and convention center In Bangor The Friend of the Maine Center includes many of leading businesspeople organizers said as well as other community leaders who have come together to urge the Bangor City Council to move ahead with the proposed project as soon as possible Citing an economic impact study that shows such a facility creating more than 400 jobs and returning $26 million annually to the local economy the group held a press conference to outline its reasons fur wanting to see the project move forward "The current auditorium Is more than a half century old and it was obsolete on the day it opened" said Mark Woodward former executive editor of the Bangor Daily News and co-chairman of the Friends of the Maine Center "If we move quickly we will have the opportunity to give Bangor a facility that will meet the needs of the community for generations grow the tax base and boost our economy" Members of the Friends group believe that a new event and convention center Is well within the means and that authorizing its construction now is in the lst interests of Bangor taxpayers "We have a unique opportunity to put the city's share of revenues from the Hollywood Slots casino to u--e in a way that will not only provide Bangor with a first class facility but improve the fiscal health of the city by expanding its tax base" said Miles Thi-eman also a co-chairman of the Friends group and president and CKO of Affiliated Healthcare Systems of IUngor Woodward Theeman and other suppliers of the project said it was imjxrtant for the city to move ahead with construction in coming weeks The Bangor Daily News reported on Friday that architect Don Dethlefs and representatives from Ctanbro Corp have presented the city with plans and cost projections of between $70 million and $80 million Cianbro said that groundbreaking could take place in May That date would require a decision by the city in January Current economic conditions make this an advantageous time for the city to commit to the project according to Friends of the Maine Center as interest rates and construction costs are low If the City Council delays a decision it could end up costing the city millions more to build the project the group added Dale Hamilton (left) Community Health and Counseling Services executive director and Charles Hutchins (right) CHCS board president present William Lucy president of Northern Maine Peoples United Bank with the CHCS Volunteer Award for his work as chairman on the 2010 annual Giving Campaign lucyS leadership led the campaign to its goal The money will be used to subsidize existing programs that do not recalve full funding ty Kerrie Tripp Greater Bangor Convention Visitors Bureau Rick Warren Bangor Daily News: Julie Dawson Williams ERA Dawson Bradford Co Realtors For more information visit the Friends of the Maine Center website at Maine Development Corp Peter Baldacci Treworgy lialdacci Yellow Light Breen Bangor Savings Bank Carol Epstein Epstein Commercial Real Estate James Gerety Bangor Mall Andrew Hamilton Eaton Peabody Julia Munsey Oxford Networks Jay Muth Camden National Bank Bruce Nickerson Bangor Savings Bunk John Osborne Hollywood Slots Hotel Raceway John Porter Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Jack Quirk Quirk Auto Group John Rohman WBRC Architects Engineers: John Simpson Lee Spcronis Husson Universi Rhoades CEO Chris Rhoades The new company will employ nearly 200 at locations In Belfast Blue Hill Ellsworth Hancock Holden Uncolnville Machias MUbridge Vlnalhavcn and War-ren Toys for Tots location BANCOR Dressbarn of Bangor Is partnering with the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to help ensure that no disadvantaged child is forgotten this holiday seasoa Dressbarn of Bangor asks local customers and associates to donate new im wrapped toys to its Bangor Parkade location through Tuesday Dec 14 Toys for Tots will distribute all donated toys to deserving children in the community And as a thank you Dressbarn is offering a gift in return a coupon for 15 percent off the purchase of a regular-priced item no-till production and will share their experiences and knowledge Jon Stika from North Dakota NRCS Is the featured speaker and will address soil benefits from no-till production Information and registration materials for the conference can be found at wwwextensioneduwaldopro-gramsag Fur more information contact Rick Kersbergen at 800287-1 126 or richardkersbergcmXinaiiieedu Building materials merger Viking Lumber Inc and Rhoades Building Products Inc announced the merger of the two building materials companies as of Jan 1 2011 The new partnership will result in the Viking Lumber brand displayed in 10 locations throughout Maine The Flanagans will retain ownership in the company and be joined in ownership by BUSINESS NEWS New business? Expansion? Promotions? Send Information at least on week before the Thuriday of publication E-mall: weeklybangordallynewscom Mall: The Weekly PO Box 1329 Bangor 04402 Drop off: at front desk of the Buck Street entrance Bangor Dally News 491 Main St Bangor Business tax prep BANGOR Women Work and Community will offer a tax workshop for home-based and small businesses Steps for Business Tax will help participants learn about needed to prepare their taxes get organized feel confident and be ready and get the tools for organizing their financial records Choose one of these sessions: pm Tuesday Dec 7 Bangor Hall University College of Bangor am Wednesday Dec 8 Bangor Hall University College of Bangor Participants of this workshop will leave with the information they need for tax preparation to meet with their accountant bookkeeper or talented employees to our company" White said "It would take a long time for to build the kind of team be inheriting Their knowledge and skills closely match those of our existing staff and I anticipate an excellent fit and complementary working relationship" Upland owners Joe Nelson and Don Tase who will be joining the leadership team of Prentiss Carlisle view the acquisition as an excellent opportunity for their company as well corporate culture fits in very well with Prentiss Nelson said both Don Tase and I believe that our combined strengths and capabilities will benefit all of our employees and In 2005 acquired the Wisconsin-based consulting firm George Banzhaf Co According to White that addition combined with the Upland Forestry acquisition now makes Prentiss Carlisle one of the largest multi-regional management firms in the country acquire another renowned firm like Upland Forestry is the opportunity we were looking White said brings to us a suite of nonindustrial and tim berland Investment clients throughout the Adirondack region of New York and much of Vermont broadening our range of services addmg experienced staff in key positions and ultimately bringing significant value to our clients" For more information visit the website at wwwprentissand-cariislecom No-till conference WATERVILLE As fuel and fertilizer prices continue to rise farmers will need to find ways to grow their crops more efficiently Reducing tillage operations is one way to do this and it comes with environmental benefits as well A conference on no-till corn production will take place 9:30 am-3 pm Thursday Dec 9 at Restaurant in Water-ville Sponsored by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Natural Resources Conservation Service the conference will feature presentations on the benefits of no-till production on soil health basics of no-till production and managing manure in no-till systems Also featured will be a panel of Maine farmers who have tried other tax preparer Especially for those running a new business and entering their first year of doing business taxes the workshop may take some of the mystery out of the process WWC does not offer any tax advice or answer tax questions This workshop is funded in part through a grant award with the US Business Administration Space is limited and registration is required For more information or to register call Jane Searles at 262-7843 or e-mail Firm buys Upland Forestry BANGOR Prentiss Carlisle an 86-year-old forest management firm headquartered in Maine today announced its acquisition of Upland Forestry a regional leader in tim-berland management with offices in New York Vermont and New Hampshire According to Donald White president of Prentiss Carlisle the acquisition adds nearly 270000 acres of timberiand to the 15 million acres currently managed by across the country and in Canada The purchase also opens the door to additional lines of business in the greater Northeast welcome highly The Nutcracker DSTMPHOHT Hi i ORCHESIRA with the Robinson Ballet Saturday Doc 18 2010 at 2pm and 7pm Sunday Dec 19 2010 at 3pm Collins Center lor the Arts Christine Thetonia 30 Bangor fugitive from justice dismissed Joseph Voisine 19 Millinocket minor possessing liquor $200 Robert White 70 Hampden operating vehicle while under influence of intoxicants $500 jail 72 hours license suspended 90 days Michael Edgar Wright 67 Bangor violating protective order $250 David York 47 Dexter three counts negotiating worthless instrument $100 each count restitution $94637 each count Torie York 33 Vassalboro violating condition of release jail seven days unlawful possession of scheduled drug $400 jail seven days theft by unauthorized taking or transfer $250 Tfoi it a kve Nutcracker experience compete with a thrilling bank term elegant dances and a Christmas (pm that grows and grows Meet Clara the Nutcracker lb Sugar Plum Fairy and adm characters after the showl Medio Sponsor Travis Kenney 34 Milton Vt operating vehicle while under influence of intoxicants $600 jail 72 hours license suspended 90 days Keith Langervin 19 Dix-field minor possessing liquor $200 Matthew Marquis 25 Green-bush operating vehicle while license suspended $500 violating condition of release jail 24 hours Brandon Moholland 20 Pittsfield possessing marijuana $350 Christopher Morin 18 St David minor possessing liquor $200 James Moulton 19 Peru minor possessing liquor $200 Mitchell Silverstein 20 Bangor possessing marijuana $450 sale use of drug paraphernalia $300 Arnold Spencer 64 Bangor criminal mischief dismissed For tickets call (207)581-1 755 or (800J622-TIXX Visit us online ot wwwbangorsymphonycom JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOL Nov 26m DAYS! November 27th 25 off Retired1 Vera Bradley Recordable Storybook BLACK FRIDAY OPEN AT 5AM s19 wany purchase OrvaMfrmll26l0-U28lO Vera Tote! 5 Newly Retired Colors free a $50 Value with your $100 Vera Purchase ON ALL UFTMASTER aTe ELITE PREMIUM SERIES GARAGE DOOR OPENERS wemm '-'flora and Qom Your Evan Whontho Power I Out COURT NEWS Bangor courts Cases Oct 25-29 2010 Philip Audet 44 Brewer failing to appear for disclosure or contempt hearing dismissed Renee Auger 20 Orono minor possessing liquor $300 Brett Baker 19 Millinocket minor possessing liquor $200 Matthew Bamford 19 Bucksport theft by unauthorized taking or transfer violat- ing condition of release dismissed George Beaulieu 27 Brewer operating vehicle while license suspended $250 Lillian Brecht 30 Brewer operating vehicle while license suspended or revoked $500 jail 48 hours violating condition of release jail 48 hours Zachariah Brown 22 Bangor sale use of drug paraphernalia $300 Lawrence Cyr 35 Bangor criminal threatening criminal threatening with dangerous weapon dismissed John Dedrick 48 Bangor criminal threatening with dangerous weapon criminal threatening dismissed Jarrod Dimario 18 Bangor two counts burglary of motor vehicle jail 45 days each count restitution $70 Tristan Franchetti 19 Canton minor possessing liquor $200 Arthur Harmon 23 Mon-son unlawful possession of scheduled drug $500 Donald Harriman 58 Bangor violation of parking dismissed Dana James 21 Orono possessing marijuana $350 Frank Johnson 33 Corin-na two counts operating vehicle after habitual offender license revocation dismissed Matthew Karnas 17 Brewer sale use of drug paraphernalia dismissed CV 57V Price Effective on Sale Hems Below Nov 18th Nov 30th 7 1 Hodei MSO Premium Accessories 4i-'S'-'- UftMaster Model 3850 Strong quiet belt drive opener Lifetime motor and belt warranty Call Ue to Laam About All UftMaster' Elite and Premium Series Openers Offers vaM through December 2010 agexM efnerx vvwwa iyl detects morion and provide system statu messages OPr smlam Satnota Control sutomatrcsDy lights up as you Bring your Band mat 2 CanWXtP issgr 1 PunuJW Residential Commercial 24 Hour Emergency Service Full Line of Parts In Stock Sales Service Installation iw-sSiw jPai 7 I jn i I it 4 gss r- tsarf 'tar i i.