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54Senior class business major, Keith Williams (L), and first-year nursing student,Jill Pelletier (R), both summer work-study students, posed before some oftheir landscaping handiwork. Not shown, but also instrumental in giving thecampus a fresh face, were Don Michaud and Jeff Plourde, both of the PhysicalPlant staff.The campus was abuzz thissummer with a variety ofconstruction projects aimed atstreamlining student services,keeping facilities in a state ofgood repair, and providingsome cosmetic enhancements.1) Library Roof – This project replaced theshingles over the older, original part of thebuilding (where the bell tower is located);installed an ice and water shield; ventilatedattic space; and, added insulation.The work was performed by Allan Dumond(Fort Kent). The project was fundedthrough a $25,000 grant from the Stephen& Tabitha King Foundation. Completed inJune.2) One-Stop/Cyr Hall - A project to updateand renovate office space, providing studentswith a “one-stop’ window for registration,financial aid, and business officetransactions. The project was performedby Allan Dumond (Fort Kent) at a cost of$43,000. Completed early August.3) Sidewalk Paving – JBBC Construction (FortKent) excavated and replaced sub-surfaceand surface of sidewalks across campus.The work was done for safety, as wellas, for aesthetic reasons. In some cases,existing, underutilized sidewalks wereremoved and seeded over. Elsewhere,sidewalks were added to areas of heavyfoot traffic. Work was progressing as TheBell Tower went to press.4) Sports Center Roof – This completed projectreplaced the lower roof section on theSports Center. In addition to a new roof,the project strengthened the roof joists;and replaced ductwork, ceilings, andlighting. The project was performed byGanneston Construction (August, Maine)at a cost of $381,000. Completed late July.5) Landscaping – Physical plant staff andwork-study students teamed-up to spruceupthe campus’ aesthetic appearance.Gardens, walkways, islands, and signageall were weeded, mulched, and flowered,given the campus a fresh face.Little-by-little, the campus’ greenhouse took shape this summer. Soon, it will begin to produce organic vegetables, which will be purchased byAramark food services and served in the Nowland Hall cafeteria. This photo sequence shows the progress of completion, as well as the mainstaysin its construction (L to R): Physical plant carpenter, Mel Belanger, and students Paul Berube, Stephanie Chick, and Charles Michaud.The Bell Tower | 13
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