Department heads as well as the public spoke about the proposed 2011 budget at the October public hearing. Above top left, Register of Probate Bruce Rood speaks while Linda Walbridge of the Western Maine Economic Development Council explains her group's request. At right is County Treasurer Roy Gedat. Below, Commissioners interact with the public and Louise Jonaitis, one of the new owners of the Saunders Brothers mill in Locke Mills speaks on behalf of the development council request. Along the bottom is Communications Director James Miclon while at right are County Administrator Scott Cole with Deputy Treasurer Dori Coffin, left, and Deputy Administrator Judy Haas.