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Vera Maheu started with the Dunlap Highland Band in the summer of 2008 after seeing the band in her home town parade. She knew absolutely nothing about bagpipes, but thought it would be fun to learn. She was also thrilled to learn that the band does indeed take French Canadian chicks (not one bit of Scottish ancestry here folks!). Vera currently serves as the DHB Secretary, and has been enjoying every minute of her time with the band.


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Position: 		Ben Acker
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Drummer
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Position: 		Daniel Bernardini
Drum Major
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Daniel Bernardini joined the band in 2001. Daniel became drum corporal and is currently the Drum Major. He started playing drums at a very young age and he feels DHB has helped him grow as a person. As Drum Major it is Daniel’s job to make sure the uniform is worn correctly, to lead the band with commands drill, and to make sure the overall appearance and behavior of the band is professional. These duties have helped Daniel become a responsible USM student who is an Honors Program scholar with good grades.

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Position: 		Melissa Bernardini
Drummer
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Position: 		Bob Gillis
Pipe Sergeant
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Bob joined the band in 2005 after moving to Old Orchard Beach from Massachusetts where he retired as the principal of Gardner High School in Gardner, MA. He was previously the Pipe Sergeant of the Scots Highland Pipes and Drums located in Ashby, MA. Bob was appointed Pipe Corporal of the Dunlap Highland Band in 2008 and was given the title of Pipe Sergeant in May of 2009. Bob has been a piper for over 25 years and his favorite memory is playing his pipes on the Scottish battlefield of Culloden in the Fall of 2007.

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Position: 		Liam Ginn
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Pipe Student
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Pipe Corporal
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Position: 		Tim Kiely
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Tim Kiely started playing the bagpipes in March of 2003. Since then he has enjoyed many hours of performing with the band as well as entertaining family and friends. His leadership skills and dedication led to his peers electing him as the bands President for the 2010 season. He is locally known as the resident piper at his family’s summer compound on Barters Island, Trevett, ME.

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Drummer
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Position: 		Vera Maheu
Piper
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Vera Maheu started with the Dunlap Highland Band in the summer of 2008 after seeing the band in her home town parade. She knew absolutely nothing about bagpipes, but thought it would be fun to learn. She was also thrilled to learn that the band does indeed take French Canadian chicks (not one bit of Scottish ancestry here folks!). Vera currently serves as the DHB Secretary, and has been enjoying every minute of her time with the band.

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Position: 		Heather Maines
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Position: 		Kip McClure
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Kip joined the band approximately 12 years ago. He has served as Vice President and President. He currently resides in the Belgrade Lakes Region after working 40 years in the paper industry. Kip is married with 2 grown children and 2 grandchildren. His goal is to learn and play many Scottish and Irish tunes and have fun doing it.

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Position: 		Allan Muir
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Allan learned the pipes from his father when he was nine. After stints with the Portland (Oregon) Grays Boys Pipe Band, the Clan Macleay Pipe Band, and the Eugene (Oregon) Highlanders, he moved to Maine and took a 20 year break from piping before finding a band that reminded him of the good old days.

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Position: 		Carl Paradis
Piper
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Carl Paradis joined the band over 10 years ago. Learning to play the pipes with the band opened many doors. I had the honor of piping in the clans at the Maine Highland games as well as doing a memorial on the oil rigs being constructed in Portland. Is currently the treasurer and is looking forward to a successful 2010 season.

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Position: 		Alex Phair
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Position: 		George Pulkkinen
Pipe Major
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Pipe Corporal
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Drummer
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Drummer
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Position: 		David West
Piper
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Dave West joined the band in 1998, served two terms as vice president and is currently the events coordinator. After a period of time away from piping Dave is looking forward to a successful 2010 season with the band as well as with solo competition.

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Position: 		Jake Withee
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Position: 		Sally Yates
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