Free Thanksgiving dinner at South China Community Church

An anonymous friend has given a generous donation to the South China Community Church to purchase food for a Thanksgiving dinner. Church volunteers will prepare and serve the free home cooked meal of turkey and all the “fixins” for as many as 100 people at noon on Wednesday, November 23. Take-out dinners will be available by calling 445-4111 on that day.

All are welcome, and we especially invite those who are in need, alone or unable to cook for themselves. If you know of a needy family, please ask them to join us too. And, to those of you who have enjoyed our turkey pie suppers this year, we hope to see you so that we can thank you for your friendship and support with a free meal.

We look forward to seeing each of you for this special holiday meal.

The South China Community Church, a multi-denominational congregation, is located at 246 Village Street.

 

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of November 10, 2016

Solon and Beyondby Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy
grams29@tds.net
Solon, Maine 04979

Good morning, dear friends. Don’t worry, be happy!

Every year Eleanor Pooler, 4-H leader of the Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club, has invited me (and now Lief) to the Family Supper held at the Solon Masonic Hall. This year, as always, she told me about it early and I wrote the date down and told her we would be there. A little before six o’clock that night our phone rang and it was Eleanor (the time for the meal was 5:30 p.m.) and she still wanted us to come up to it! We rushed around and ignored speed limits as we didn’t want to be too late, and they had waited for us to get there before sitting down to eat! Now isn’t that a very nice and thoughtful thing to do!? My only excuse for forgetting about the supper is that I have been right out straight, working on cleaning out my house and getting ready for the craft fair last Saturday. The supper was very good, and then the awards and money the members received from exhibiting at the fairs were passed out.

The Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club received the Outstanding Club Award. Several of the members were absent that night because of something else going on, but there are 13 members this year. All of the members received certificates of recognition for their record sheets. Cooper Dellarma received outstanding county award in arts and crafts, Michaela Mardon received a county award in photography. Wendy Currier received a outstanding volunteer award. Lief and I appreciate being asked to attend this annual Family Night Supper, thank you very much.

Recently Eleanor Pooler and husband Rance attended the 125th anniversary of O.E.S. in Maine at Point Lookout, in Northport. There were over 200 people present for the meal and entertainment.

On Saturday, November 12, a complete turkey dinner will be served at the Embden Community Building at 5 p.m., donations will be accepted.

Just got interrupted by one of the many political telephone calls these days ….. I will be so-soo-so glad when this election is over with!

There will be a country jam/open mic at the Embden Community Building on Sunday, November 13, from 1 – 4 p.m. Thanks to Carol Dolan, this information about up coming events is much appreciated, I haven’t printed the events coming up in December at this time, but will in a later column.

Had lots of fun last Saturday at the North Anson Snowmobile Craft Fair. Amanda and I shared a table, Lief also helped. Many people stopped by to visit and purchase our hand made items. Lief and I displayed some of our paintings that were for sale.

The afternoon ended with another problem though. My plan was to go to Connie Hopkins’ funeral at the Solon Congregational Church at 2 o’clock, and so since the craft fair didn’t end until 3 p.m., I was going to have to leave early, but Amanda stayed until the end and I rode back to Solon to the funeral with Mary and Dave. Then, after the funeral, I accompanied Dave and Mary up to Bingham for the burial. As we were riding along I got a desperate phone call from Lief saying he got locked out of our house, without his hat and coat on, (he thought maybe I had my keys with me, but I didn’t!) After the burial, I rode home with Mary and Dave, and Lief had managed to get the garage door up just enough so that Mary could squeeze under it to get into the garage and open the door so Lief could get in the house and get warmed up. Much love and thanks go to my daughter for saving the day. I’m hoping that was the last adventure we will have for awhile.

And so for Percy’s memoir: from Ralph Waldo Emerson; Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense. This day is all that is good and fair. It is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on yesterdays.

Palermo: Election returns from Nov. 8

Results of the 2016 general election from the town of Palermo are:

PRESIDENT

Hillary Clinton: 308
Jill Stein: 18
Gary Johnson: 60
Donald Trump: 467

REFERENDUM QUESTIONS

Question 1 (marijuana) Yes: 353 No: 510
Question 2 (tax for education) Yes: 377 No: 487
Question 3 (gun background checks) Yes: 258 No: 609
Question 4 (minimum wage) Yes: 392 No: 473
Question 5 (ranked choice voting) Yes: 380 No: 472
Question 6 (bond issue) Yes: 456 No: 399

CONGRESS – 2nd District

Emily Cain: 361
Bruce Poliquin: 491
State senator: District 11
Jonathan S. Fulford: 345
Michael D. Thibodeau: 512
Rep. to Legislature: District 96
R. Ryan Harmon: 544
Stanley Paige Zeigler Jr.: 292
County commissioner(District 3)
Amy Fowler: 750
Probate Judge
Susan W. Longley: 512
Susan C. Thiem: 284
Register of Probate
Sharon W. Peavey

Town of Palermo: 2016 Shoreland Zoning Ordinance

Yes: 410
No: 407
Total Ballots Cast: 890

Winslow soccer team runners-up

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The Winslow travel soccer club U13 boys competed in the 2016 Crossroads Challenge Tournament in Gray over Columbus Day weekend. They finished runners-up, falling to the South Portland Strikers, 3-2, in the finals.

Photo by Central Maine Photogrraphy staff

It’s tree time! Plant your trees now for success

Emily Catesby  Emily Cates

Many folks are surprised to learn that autumn is a good time for planting trees. Once a good frost has arrived and trees drop their leaves, it’s a sign that “Tree Time” has begun! To make this event a success, let’s keep a few things in mind. The following suggestions apply not only to trees, but also to shrubs, vines, and other hardy plants.

Good planting candidates should be dormant, young, and small enough to move without too much bother. (A larger-sized plant will easier to move if it was root-pruned last season by a sharp spade plunged into the radius of soil around it.) Try to get as many roots as reasonably possible. If the roots must be pruned, cut away areas that are damaged in the process, and remember to proportionately trim branches from the top of the tree.page7pict1

All right, now it’s time to plant, preferably into an already-prepared, rock-free, planting hole which was dug with more than enough room for the roots. Special emphasis should be placed on the width of the planting hole, with enough vertical depth to accommodate an equal depth to which the plant resided previously. Be sure to work loose any compacted areas in the hole. Grafted specimens can be planted with the graft at or under soil level if it is desirable for the scion to form its own roots.

Careful placement of the tree and backfilling of the soil is done best when the roots are evenly spread out. If a root does not fit, do not bend it back towards the tree. Either proportionately prune the root and top, or widen the planting hole. A huge success factor is the amount of water added at this time. Don’t be afraid to make a soupy mess, the tree will love you for it! As the soil is backfilled, water adequately to the point of saturation.

Gently wiggle the tree back and forth to get rid of air bubbles. Pack the soil down gently when finished backfilling, and add a nice, thick layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and to conserve moisture. Old rotted hay or aged sawdust are good choices. Whatever is used, it should be pulled away from the base of the tree. Hold off on fertilizers at this time, but be sure to keep the soil around the tree well-watered, to the point of saturation.

Check every day or two by poking around the soil, adding enough moisture, doing so until the ground freezes.

This is perhaps the most important aspect of fall planting. After all, this is the moisture that will carry the plant through from freeze to thaw.

To help prevent sunscald from the winter sun, apply a coat of interior latex paint applied from the base to several inches above the snow-line. Wrapping smaller trees, shrubs, and vines with a collar of tin foil (removed in Springtime) will accomplish this and also deter uninvited four-footed, furry guests from munching away all our hard work. While we’re at it, let’s make sure to mark our plants so that the snow plow driver or Aunt Maybelle sees them.

Now it’s tea time! What better way to plant a tree than with a spot of tea?

Erskine Academy announces Mr. EA competition

The 14th annual “Mr. EA” Competition will be held on Friday, November 18th at 7:00 pm in the James V. Nelson gymnasium. Twelve senior boys will compete in the categories of talent, recreational wear, and personal interview for the coveted title of “Mr. EA”. Admission to the show is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2017.

China: Newcomer, two incumbents elected to select board

by Mary Grow

Jeffrey LaVerdiere was the top vote-getter in a seven-way race for three seats on the China Board of Selectmen, with incumbents Joann Austin and Neil Farrington being re-elected to their seats. LaVerdiere received 1,119 votes, Austin 1,001 and Farrington 985.

Incumbent board Chairman Robert MacFarland was not re-elected, coming in fourth with 895 votes. Wayne Chadwick had 700 votes, Raymond Robert 460 and Albert Althenn 355.

All unopposed candidates on the ballot were elected or re-elected.

Eight of 12 local referendum questions were approved, as follows:

  • Expenditure of up to $12,000 to buy a piece of land adjoining the town office lot, yes 1,195, no 1,085.
  • Acceptance of the Wachusetts property off Lakeview Drive as a gift, yes 1,457, no 782.
  • Establishment of a Transfer Station Capital and Equipment Account to be funded by Palermo’s annual contribution beginning in 2017, yes 1,549, no 733.
  • Appropriation of $3,800 for a community needs assessment, yes 1,521, no 773.
  • Appropriation of an additional $5,000 for police services, yes 1,414, no 859.
  • Authorization to sell a recently acquired former portable classroom to the South China Library, yes 1,591, no 666.
  • Appropriation of $50,000 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to the China Four Seasons Club for trail work, yes 1,404, no 879.
  • Appropriation of up to $10,000 from TIF funds to buy a piece of land across Causeway Street from the boat landing at the head of China Lake’s east basin, yes 1,249, no 1,031.

Of the other local questions:

  • Amendments to the Solid Waste Flow Control Ordinance were rejected with 930 in favor and 1,223 opposed.
  • Amendments to the Solid Waste Disposal Ordinance were rejected, 928 in favor and 1,214 opposed.
  • Amendments to the Land Development Code were rejected, 817 in favor to 1,248 opposed.
  • Town Manager Daniel L’Heureux’s request to create a $100,000 capital and equipment reserve account was rejected, 911 in favor to 1,354 opposed.

The three local ordinances will remain as they were. Neither transfer station hours nor land use regulations will change.

Town Clerk Rebecca Hapgood reported a total of 2,511 ballots cast. With an unusually high election-day registration of 187 new voters, she estimated China must have more than 3,000 registered voters.

China: Role of China forest committee discussed

by Mary Grow

China selectmen discussed two broad procedural questions at their Nov. 2 meeting (moved to Wednesday morning instead of the usual Monday evening because of Oct. 31 Halloween activities), leaving both to be rediscussed in the future.

The first was the role of the China Forestry Committee in relation to other committees and groups that deal with forests in town.

Forester Tim Basham, who asked for the meeting and serves on the forestry committee, sees it as having overarching responsibility for the school forest, Thurston Park, the forested area behind the transfer station and even, he said, cemeteries, since many of them have trees.

China school responsibilities are mostly separate from the town’s. The town has a Thurston Park Committee and a Cemetery Committee.

Selectman Joann Austin thinks the forestry committee is to “fill gaps” between the other committees and to educate and advise them if necessary.

One of Basham’s goals is to harvest in town forests to benefit the forests and to train aspiring harvesters. Whether the town or the trainee woodsmen would benefit financially was left unclear.

Retired teachers Anita Smith and Elaine Philbrook, who are also forestry committee members, focus on the school forest as a site for educational activities for students.

Austin sees educating students and training foresters as different goals, not necessarily compatible (or incompatible).

The school forest was cut heavily after the 1998 ice storm, Smith told selectmen. Forester Morton Moesswilde toured the property a couple years ago and recommended thinning some areas, a project she and Philbrook plan to pursue as an educational venture.

Next year, they said, is the 20th anniversary of the Maine Tree Farm award to the China school forest, which is used as an example for other school units.

Philbrook said she and Smith plan a more comprehensive presentation on school forest activities at a later date. Selectman Neil Farrington recommended continuing the discussion of committee roles at that meeting.

Selectman Ronald Breton raised the second procedural issue, when and why the town of China should seek bids for work done by outside contractors. The immediate issue is the new paving at the transfer station; Breton wants to go out for bid and was dissatisfied with Town Manager Daniel L’Heureux’s getting a cost estimate from the company that had China’s 2016 road paving bid.

The new paving is related to the relocated free-for-the-taking building, also known as the swap shop. Farrington pointed out another area that should be repaved to eliminate a puddle that freezes in the winter and, he said, creates a safety issue.

During the discussion that followed, selectmen established that China currently has no policy stating that work valued at over a certain amount must be bid out. Selectman Irene Belanger questioned the need for a policy, calling L’Heureux “a good, frugal manager.”

Board Chairman Robert MacFarland said since asphalt plants will be closing in two weeks, seeking paving bids this late in the season might not be practical. L’Heureux pointed out that selectmen put him in a difficult position when they tell him to fix things but not to increase the tax rate to do it.

The manager said he was aware of the icy place, but had applied only temporary remedies because there was no consensus on a permanent solution. Normally, he said, he takes care of minor problems as needed, even if they are not specifically listed in the year’s budget.

Selectmen voted unanimously to direct L’Heureux to address the safety issue. Their motion did not include the paving by the swap shop; it does allow the manager to have the same company’s representative do a cost estimate.

Selectmen agreed on a future discussion of whether there should be a town policy requiring bidding out work over a certain amount. The discussion might be at a regular meeting or at the selectmen’s annual post-election visioning meeting, which is also open to the public.

As the transfer station discussion began, Selectman Belanger alleged that the swap shop could have been a two-story building, providing additional storage space, at a lower cost; but, she said, “someone” told the town crew not to build it that way without board approval, and now it is too late.

L’Heureux said the new building is under budget.

The next regular China selectmen’s meeting will be Monday evening, Nov. 14.

Obituaries, Week of November 10, 2016

THELMA V. GOODWIN

WATERVILLE – Thelma V. (LaFrance) Goodwin, 82, of Waterville, died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at Mount Saint Joseph, in Waterville.page4pict1

Thelma was born in Fort Kent on March 4, 1935, to Alphonse and Anna Marie Eva (Charest) LaFrance.

She spent much of her youth enjoying life by spending time with her friends and dancing the night away. She loved animals and enjoyed the companionship of many cats and dogs in her life. The only thing she loved more than dancing and animals was her love for family as evidenced by the glowing smile on her face when accompanied by a loved one.

When she wasn’t dancing, Thelma worked many hours waitressing. She also spent time working at the dye house at the former Cascade Woolen Mill, in Oakland, and retooling ammo with her late husband at their home-based business in Springvale.

Thelma is survived by her best friend of 45 years, Pamela Stickney and her partner George Clemmer Jr., her step-son James J. Goodwin and his wife Kim, her grandchildren Jamie and James A. Goodwin and his wife Randi, Michael and Stacie Poulin, Raheem, Arianna, Alea, and Jasmine Goodwin, her great-grandchildren Gabriel Bernier and James R. and Elijah Goodwin. She is also survived by numerous other step-children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Per Thelma’s request, she will be buried next to her late husband, James Alan Goodwin, at McClary Cemetery in Epsom, New Hampshire, with no formal service.

Memorial donations can be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, Maine 04901.

ELMORE F. CLOUGH

WINSLOW – Elmore “Bill” R. Clough, 73, of Winslow, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016.

Bill was proud of his 29 years of military service, master at arms in the Navy, and Army Reserves. He was also a police officer and security guard. He was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends listening to country music; traveling the country; hunting, fishing, and square dancing. He was loved and adored by those who were fortunate to have their lives enriched by his presence.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Marion Clough; wife of 39 years, Joan; and long-time friend, Joe Plisga.

Bill leaves behind stepsons, Danny Hale and wife Dorothy, David Hale and wife Ellen, and Fletcher Hale and wife Jessie; daughter, Tawnya Clough; fiancée, Cynthia Lambert and her children, John Lambert and wife Lisa, Renee Raymond and husband Gary, Rachael Currie and husband Sean, and Michael Lambert and wife Michelle; brothers, Robert Clough and wife Joanne, and Fred Clough and wife Roberta; twin sister, Barbara Butterfield and husband Dennis; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at: directcremationofmaine.com.

Memorial donations can be made to: Paralyzed Veterans America, Donation Processing Center, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton NH 03086.

JANE PARKER CARLSON

FAIRFIELD – Jane Parker Carlson, 81, passed away suddenly in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Saturday, October 29, 2016, following a brief illness. Jane was born in New Haven, Connecticut, February 18, 1935, the daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn (Gates) Parker.

Working her way through college, she graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s degree in child development in 1956.

Upon graduating, Jane worked as a teacher at Lincoln Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island. She married Robert W. Carlson in 1957 and moved to Pensacola, Florida, while her husband served in the Navy.

They then lived in Warwick, Rhode Island, and moved to Fairfield in 1965.

Jane quickly became involved in the Fairfield community, volunteering as a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. For 30 years, she was a trustee of the Lawrence Public Library, serving as chairman for most of that time. As a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church since 1971, Jane shared her love for God in many ways: teaching Sunday school and serving in the trustee committee, staff Parish relations committee, worship committee, United Methodist Women, and as lay leader, to name a few.

Deepening further her commitment to her community, Jane served on the board of the Fairfield Food Pantry where she was instrumental in its inception. She also enjoyed giving out the bread to the guests at the pantry on Thursdays. In addition, Jane worked as a long-term substitute teacher and taught many children in SAD #49 from 1979 to 1997.

Jane was a voracious reader and for many years enjoyed being involved in the Waterville Antiques Club. She loved spending her summers with her family and their dog, Clancy, at their cottage in Belfast.

She was predeceased by her parents; and sister, Nancy (Parker) Benyi.

Jane is survived by her husband, Robert W. Carlson; son, David P. Carlson and wife Melinda; daughters, Susan

C. Reny and husband Joseph, and Sarah J. Follette and husband Thomas; grandchildren, Elizabeth J. Rice and husband Jason, Emily S. Reny, Jacob C. Reny, Benjamin J. Carlson, Katherine J. Follette and Allysson E. Follette; and her great-granddaughter, Madelyn E. Rice.

An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fairfield Interfaith Food Pantry, 23 Lawrence Avenue, Fairfield ME 04937, or, Lawrence Public Library, 33 Lawrence Avenue, Fairfield ME 04937.

THERESA VIGUE POTELLE

WINSLOW­­ – Theresa Vigue Potelle, of Benton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. She was born in North Vassalboro, March 28, 1931, the daughter of George and Adelaide (Grenier) Vigue.

Educated in Waterville schools, she worked at the Diamond Match Company, in Oakland, followed by C. F. Hathaway Company, in Waterville.

Theresa enjoyed reading, and also spending time with her husband Romeo at the family cottage on China Lake, and their winter months in Florida.

Theresa was predeceased by her husband, Romeo; sisters, Melvina Cox, Rose Peverada, Pauline Chase, Madeline Marcoux, Martha Rogers, and Christine Burgess; and brothers, Norman Pete Vigue, Donald Vigue, and George Vigue.

She is survived by her brother, Richard Vigue, of Texas; her sister, Joann Deschaine, of Winslow; a niece, Bernadette LaPierre, of Portland and several other nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations may be made to the organization of your choice.

RICHARD V. WILLETTE, SR.

FAIRFIELD – Richard (Dick) V. Willette, Sr., 83, died unexpectedly, Sunday, October 30, 2016, in Albion. He was born in Shawmut on June 11, 1922, son of Raymond and Connie (Murphy) Willette.

Dick was the former owner of Chase Fuel Company, in Winslow, for over 52 years until he sold his business to the Dead River Company in 2001. Dick was a founding member of the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, which opened in September 1980 in the basement of Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Pleasant Street, in Waterville.

He participated in cooking meals on Tuesdays and Thursday in the kitchen.

Dick was the president and member of the board of directors for the Humane Society Waterville Area for over 30 years, a member of the Waterville Order of Elks #905, while serving for the Elks, Dick drove the Elks Association van all over the state of Maine offering free blood pressure, cholesterol and other tests. He was also a member of the Waterville Lions club, where he served as past district governor for the State Lions Club. He also served as vice president of the Rome Grange and master of the Cascade Grange until it closed, as a member of the Antique Auto of Maine, you could see him drive his 1941 Ford Tudor sedan locally and in parades around the state. Dick was also involved in the Odd Fellows Club of Albion.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Grace, who passed away in 2010.

Dick is survived by his wife, Gloria Ann (Robinson) Willette, of Fairfield; two sons, Richard V. Willette, Jr., and Bruce J. Willette; sister Rose Mary Ronco, of Gardiner; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com

Memorial donations can be made to: The Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen, 70 Pleasant Street, Waterville ME 04901 or:, Loving Caring Hands Food Pantry, 33 Greene Road, Fairfield ME 04937.

DONALD G. GIROUX SR.

FAIRFIELD – Donald “Don” G. Giroux Sr., 88, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at home. Don was born in Fairfield on October 18, 1928, to Henry James and Louise (Gousse) Giroux.

He was a lifelong resident of Fairfield and received his education at the Immaculate Heart of Mary School and Lawrence High School. As part of his later employment with Keyes Fibre, in Waterville, Don completed courses in industrial management. Don began his work life as a roofer with Dana Drew Roofing Co. He worked 27 years for Keyes Fibre Company, initially as an accomplished tinsmith and later as a supervisor, retiring in 1987.

Don was, for several years, a corporator of the former Waterville Savings Bank and served on its advisory board. For many years he was a member of the Board of Trustees of Kennebec Valley Vocational Center Enterprises, Inc. In addition, Don was a member of the Waterville Industrial Management Association.

Don served as general chairman of the M,.S.A.D. #49 Chapter of Dollars for Scholars Residential Fund Drive during its first years of existence. He was a member of the Fairfield Town Charter commission. In the early to late 1960s, Don served as vice-president of Little League baseball and was a member of the Pop Warner football committee, as well as coaching in both sports.

Starting in 1958, Don served three years on the town planning board, and seven years as a school board member for M.S.A.D. #49, which included serving as a chairman for two years. He also served 15 years as a town councilman, and served either as chairman or secretary for several years during that period. Don served many years on the town budget committee. He was a conservative and truly believed that you should spend “within your means” to pay. In 2009, Don again ran for the town council and elected to a three-year term.

When his term was up, Don was presented plaques of appreciation for 54 years of service to the town, from both the Fairfield Town Council and the state of Maine. Don was very appreciative of this recognition.

Don was an excellent craftsman, building from Maine to Minnesota, helping his children with their homes.

Building was a “labor of love” for Don, including all aspects of construction: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. He particularly enjoyed “finish work,” especially when working with oak lumber. Don could build anything and he was an accomplished finish carpenter. He also was an excellent sheet metal worker whose skill has been on display for decades in the crosses that adorn the former Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Fairfield.

Don enjoyed fishing, golfing, and travelling with his wife, the former Cynthia Cleveland, whom he married November 10, 1949. They celebrated 64-plus years together before her death January 28, 2014.

Besides his wife Cynthia, Don was predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Bernadette Dionne, and Lucille Marquis; brother, Kenneth C. Giroux; and his half-brothers, Leland and Lewis  Giroux.

Don is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Giroux, of Albion; three sons, Scott and wife Anne, of Winslow, Christopher, of Tempe, Arizona, and D. Gregory Jr. and wife Mary, of Mahtowa, Minnesota. Don is also survived by ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Wilfred Marcotte, of Oregon; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to MaineGeneral HomeCare & Hospice, 10 Webb Street, Waterville ME 04901.

LOTTIE BOUTIN

WINSLOW––Lottie Flagg Butler Boutin, 100, of Winslow, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Woodlands Senior Center. She was born July 12, 1916, the daughter of William S. and Ada H. Flagg. She graduated from Winslow High School, class of 1934. She was a lifelong resident of the Waterville, Winslow area.
Lottie married Perley Butler and together they had three sons. Even though she worked at Diamond Internation and retired in 1970, her happiest time was being a mom and a homemaker for her “boys.” She made Christman Eve a tradition and loved to decorate and prepare the favorite foods. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, MacCrillis-Rousseau Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8835, in Winslow. She was also a member of “The Sunshine Club” at The Lobster Trap.

Lottie enjoyed walking, word puzzles and shopping. Lottie will be remembered for her kindness and her generous spirit, who was fastidious in her person and her home, always the “proper” lady and “as sharp as a tack” to the very end.

Lottie was predeceased by her first husband, Perley; and her second husband, Joseph Boutin; her grandson, Gregg Butler; brothers, Theodore Flagg and William Flagg; sisters, Mariam Young, Dorothy Therriault, and Helen Grant.

She is survived by her sons, Bernard P. Butler and wife Jean, of Sidney, Robert O. Butler and wife Vicki, of Iowa, Jon W. Butler and wife Joan, of Smithfield; three granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Margaret Paquet; many nieces and nephews; and two close and special friends, Betty Hackett and Joan Johnston.

To share condolences, memories and tributes with her family, please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH A. POULIN

FAIRFIELD­­––Joseph Anthony “Tony” Poulin, 74, of Fairfield, died Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Glenridge Nursing Home, in Augusta, following a long illness. Tony was born May 25, 1942, in Newport, Rhode Island, to Lawrence and Beatrice (Bearce) Poulin.

Tony was one of 11 children. Tony moved to Fairfield at a young age and attended Fairfield schools.

Tony had a deep love and appreciation for the Maine woods. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a very special interest in hunting and fishing. This passion kept his family fed and the freezer full 12 months a year.

Tony was an extremely skilled marksman. One hundred yards or 1,000 yards, Tony would never miss his target.

Everyone was always welcome at the Poulin house and come hunting season, it would be a common sight to see 20 to 30 people sit down together at the dinner table.

Tony’s career was logging, and he owned and operated Poulin Lumber Company, in Fairfield until he became sick at 42 years young.

Tony’s eye wink and mischievous grin had a lasting effect on all of the family.

Tony was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Lawrence B. Poulin (LB), James Poulin, and David Poulin; sisters, Lorraine DeMarco (Poulin), and Joyce Chub (Poulin).

Tony is survived by his five children, Paul and Sonya Poulin, of Fairfield, Mark Poulin and partner Jill, of Fairfield, Lisa and Alan Lagrange, of Belgrade, Terry Poulin, of Fairfield, and Kristie and Philipp Gittersberger, of Fairfield; his grandchildren: Gary, Alex, Brittani, Trisha, Jordyn, Alexis, Jayme, Cassidi, Jenna and Ava; great-grandchildren Isabella, Autumn and Anthony. He is also survived by his former wife, Judy (Laplalnte) Poulin; five siblings, Tom Poulin, of Saint Charles, Illinois, Bill Poulin, of Fairfield, Sister Lucy Poulin, of Orland, Mary Poulin, of Dunnellon, Florida, and Michael Poulin, of Deleon Springs, Florida.

To view a video collage of Tony’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family, please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com.

Memorial donations may be made to: H.O.M.E., Inc., P.O.Box 10, 90 School House Road, Orland ME 04472.

FORMER RESIDENT

DOROTHY A. NOYES, 93, of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, in Scarborough. She was born in Windsor on October 26, 1923, the fourth of eight children born to Chauncey and Flossie Sproul Turner. She graduated from Cony High School, in Augusta, in 1941, and Gates Business College in 1942.

Vassalboro voters reject both local questions

by Mary Grow

Vassalboro voters rejected both local referendum questions at the polls Nov. 8. (ep)

The revised Shoreland Zoning Ordinance on which planning board members worked for a year was defeated by a vote of 981 yes to 1,186 no, leaving the current ordinance in place.

A request for an appropriation from surplus of not more than $58,600 as the town’s contribution toward installing sidewalks in East Vassalboro lost with 969 votes in favor and 1,360 against. Had voters approved the project, it would have been incorporated into the state’s planned rebuilding of Route 32 through Vassalboro, scheduled for 2017 or 2018.

In the other local ballot question, Frank Richards was elected to represent Vassalboro on the Kennebec Water District Board of Trustees with 2,135 votes.

Town Clerk Cathy Coyne, reporting results shortly after 2 a.m. Nov. 9, said 2,480 ballots were cast, what she called a record turnout. Vassalboro has 3,165 registered voters.