MOSCOW -- Town officials have dedicated the 2007 annual report to the memory of Jason E. Dore, the town's native son who was killed while serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq.

A photograph of Dore -- killed on July 8, 2007 -- graces the front and back covers of the annual report. Dore also is shown on page seven, with his brother, Logan French.

An article on page six notes that Dore and Sophie Belanger had planned on a January wedding. Dore received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart, among other military awards.

"Jason is sadly missed by his parents, grandparents, brother Logan, and many other relatives and friends," the article states. "We in Moscow are very proud of our native son hero."

Residents will get down to the business of the annual town meeting on Monday. In municipal elections, Third Selectman Maynard Lagasse is unopposed on the ballot.

Two articles on the town meeting warrant reflect the community's dedication to its students. Town Clerk Leola Rollins, serving the town for the 46th year, said that tax revenues from Wyman Dam help Moscow provide free meals for its students, and provide $20,000 in annual scholarship money.

According to article 34, the town would spend $12,000 to provide free or reduced-price school lunches for those do not receive them.

Rollins said the town has made the provision for several years. Those who apply to the state and are denied the free or reduced-price lunches get them, she said.

"It's getting to be a poor town, with not any work around," Rollins said.

Also as usual, residents will vote on providing $20,000 for scholarships. Students attending school following high school graduation are eligible for scholarships for up to four years, in the amount of $1,200 per year.

Students must apply for the scholarships within two years following high school graduation.

Larry Grard -- 474-9534, Ext. 343

lgrard@centralmaine.com