The Kingston Observer

	FRANK BASLER: Frank is a man of many talents. During the past several years we have seen the best of Basler. His involvement on the Master Plan Committee was tireless as we finally saw the first update to the old plan in decades. His service on the Finance Committee has been first class and his efforts on the Tri-Town School Committee as Kingston’s financial point man made a real difference during the long years of negotiating Pembroke’s withdrawal. Now that Pembroke is gone we need his services even more to get us through the growing pains.

	BRIAN CASEAU: Serving as Chairman of the Silver Lake Regional School Committee would have been a tough road for whoever held the position. Consider the fact that the term covered the period leading up to Pembroke’s withdrawal, and the aftermath of that action with the formation of the new Tri-Town makeup. Caseau was the right guy at the right time, fearless, unflinching and direct. Replacing a new administrative staff, dealing with teacher contracts and the ebbs and flows of change are enough to warrant the inclusion of Caseau to our Top 10 List.

	PINE DUBOIS: Most towns possess an individual who is acknowledged as its environmental conscience, enter Pine DuBois. Pine is not a recent voice for the planet, she has been at it long before it was deemed politically in vogue. She is the real thing. She knows when something is wrong and can explain why it is so. She is a powerful speaker and wins more issues than she loses. She has tempered her earlier militant demeanor resulting in greater effectiveness. Behind her tough exterior lurks a warm individual difficult to dislike. Add up our open space and you’ll find Pine.

	ROSCOE COLE: Every town needs a Rocky Cole; the elder statesman. He started his career of service with the Zoning Board in the early 60’s then joined the FinCom before being elected Selectman in the late 60’s. From there it was back to the FinCom and was elected Town Treasurer in 1988, a position he has held ever since. No budgetary or borrowing issue is ever formalized until first having heard from Rocky Cole. He has always been a wonderful spokesman never resorting to histrionics or blarney. Cole is one of a dwindling breed, a consummate professional.

	MARGORIE CADENHEAD: Marjorie is one of Kingston’s longest running acts. Her service has been within and without the political sphere. A former Regional School Committee member, a two term Selectman and a current member of the Finance Committee, she made her biggest impact as chairman of the Kingston 275th Celebration Committee with a tireless effort over a four year period. Marjorie is outspoken and not afraid to take a contrary view. She is persistent, sometimes contrary and like the bunny, keeps going and going. One can never doubt her passion for the community.