The Maine Warden Service held its annual awards ceremony today at the Winslow VFW. The Warden Service recognized both game wardens and other individuals for their work and dedication to the Department and State of Maine in 2012.

Commissioner’s Presentation of Awards – Presented by DIF&W Commissioner Chandler Woodcock

April Collins - Secretary Greenville Regional Headquarters - 2012 IF&W Employee of the Year

Retired Game Warden Alvin Theriault – Special Recognition

2012 K9 Search and Rescue of the Year Award:  Warden Norman Lewis and K9 Clyde (Bryant Pond)

2012 Boating Officer of the Year Award:  Warden Mike Pierre (Standish)

2012 National Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year Award:  Warden Josh Smith (Hartford)

2012 Exemplary Service Awards:

Warden Josh Smith –

Warden Sergeant Tim Spahr (Kennebunk) & Warden Rick LaFlamme (Arundel)

Warden Mark Merrifield (Union)

Weight loss surgery is a big deal. Sometimes, confesses Becky Sawtelle, she thinks if she had to do it over again, she might not opt for the weight loss surgery she had two months ago. Her issue? “I had a really strong relationship with food,” she says. “Now, I can’t eat whatever, whenever, and how much I want. I miss that.”