Staff Writer
CARIBOU – A Masardis woman was named the lucky winner of a romantic weekend getaway at the Lucerne Inn in a recent fund-raising raffle to benefit the Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery Corporation.
“Sheila Lyons, of Masardis, was the lucky winner of the weekend getaway at the Lucerne Inn, as well as the cocktail ring and other items that were included in the prize,” said Harry Hafford, chairperson of the NMVCC.
Hafford said the raffle was a huge success, with all tickets being sold.
“The entire Cemetery Committee would like to thank everyone that supported this raffle by purchasing tickets and also the businesses that donated items for the raffle, including: Wilder’s Jewelry, The Silver Basket, Bradley’s Citgo, Dwight’s Barber Shop, Ashland 1 Stop, Dead River Convenience Store, Daigle Oil and Governor’s Restaurant,” said Hafford.
The effort raised $4,700 for the cemetery, with funds designated to address the goose problem at the facility.
“All proceeds will assist with the Veterans’ Cemetery Canadian Goose Berm Project,” said Hafford.
For more information on the cemetery or to make a donation, contact Hafford at 435-6024.
Photo courtesy of Harry Hafford
SHEILA LYONS, a retired school teacher from Masardis, was the winner of a raffle for a weekend getaway at the Lucerne Inn in Dedham, held by the Caribou Veterans’ Cemetery. A net profit of $4,700 was made on the raffle, with funds committed to resolving the Canadian Goose problem. Present for the drawing were, from left: Kim Kennedy, owner of the Silver Basket in Presque Isle; Harry Hafford, a member of the cemetery’s Board of Directors; and Cathy Beaulieu, owner of Wilder’s Jewelry in Presque Isle.
