China selectmen, serving as assessors, set tax rate at 16.30 mils

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by Mary Grow

China selectmen in their capacity as the town’s Board of Assessors agreed unanimously on the 2019-2020 tax rate, which is $16.30 for each $1,000 of valuation, 50 cents per $1,000 higher than the previous year’s ($15.80 per $1,000).

The new rate was recommended by assessor William Van Tuinen and Town Manager Dennis Heath at the Aug. 28 assessors’ meeting. It is a compromise between the lowest rate needed to meet town obligations and the highest allowed under state law, by Van Tuinen’s calculation.

Balancing costs and revenues, China needs to raise almost $6.9 million from taxation. An absolute minimum tax rate would be $16.17 per $1,000; state law allows up to $16.98 per $1,000.

By town meeting vote, China taxes are due in two installments, the first by Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, and the second by Friday, March 27, 2020. The interest charged on late payments is nine percent annually, beginning immediately after each due date.

Heath said the increase for 2019-2020 is due to a higher school budget. He calculated the school budget at almost three-quarters of total spending from taxation.

China Comprehensive Planning Committee continues work on revised plan

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by Mary Grow

Three members of China’s Comprehensive Plan Committee continued work on a revised plan for 2020 at an Aug. 28 meeting, focusing on housing and historic resources.

Kennebec Valley Council of Governments staffer Joel Greenwood presented a map showing the proposed development district along Route 3 recommended at the group’s July meeting before turning to the new topics.

Discussion considered goals, policies to achieve them and ways to carry out the policies. For example, under the housing topic members suggested continuing the emphasis on providing affordable housing that is in the 2008 China Comprehensive Plan and recommending ways to do it.

The historic resources section requires cooperation with at least two other entities, the state historic preservation program and the town’s now-inactive Historic Preservation Committee (since the nonprofit China Historical Society is also inactive). Greenwood had a list of areas and buildings already designated as historically significant and a map of areas that might be significant archaeological sites (defined, he said, as containing relics from the 1600s and earlier).

Topics for the next committee meeting, scheduled for Wednesday evening, Sept. 25, are economy and transportation.

Interested residents are welcome to attend committee meetings. The text of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan (126 pages) is on the town of China website under “Ordinances, Policies and Orders.”

Obituaries for Thursday, September 12, 2019

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WILLIAM E. LALANCETTE

ALBION – William “Bill” Edward Lalancette, 64, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born April 15, 1955, to William Hector Alfred Lalancette and Marie Germaine Constance (Lebranche.)

He was a very proud grandfather in the short time that he was. He was a hard worker and avid hunter.

He will be sadly missed by his wife of 33 years, Laureen “Laurie” Lalancette, of Albion; his daughter Kaitlyn, her husband Kevin, of Benton; two sons, Tyler, and fiancée Kasey, and their daughter Quinn, of Albion; and Ethan, of Albion, and girlfriend Morgan, of Benton; sisters Eva, Carol, and Patricia, and brother Stephen; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

TIMOTHY L. THOMPSON

WINDSOR – Timothy L. Thompson, 69, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at Maine Medical Center, Portland, following a brief illness. He was born in Lincoln on November 23, 1949, the son of the late Maurice and Glenys (Myrick) Thompson.

Tim was a graduate of Penobscot Valley High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving for 20 years in the engineering department. He had been employed for several years at Bath Iron Works as a pipe fitter before medically retiring in 2001.

He had many hobbies including woodworking, hunting, fishing, fly tying, reading, and spending time with his family.

Tim is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sherran R. (Copple) Thompson, of Windsor; son, Donnie Thompson and wife Catherine; daughter Kelly Thompson and partner Sean Thibeau; grandchildren Cayden Spencer-Thompson, and Samara Bettez; nephew Donnie Thompson and wife Daphne; brother Rick Jipson and wife Judy; and many cousins; nieces, and nephews.

Tim was predeceased by his parents; and brothers Galen, Alton, and Donald, sisters Julia, Ruth, Janice, and Lorraine.

At his request, there will be no public visiting hours. A committal service will be held on Friday, September 13, at 10 a.m., in the Chapel at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers,donations can be made in Tim’s honor to: National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, Maine Chapter 170, US Route One, Suite 200 Falmouth, ME 04105.

RONALD P. BISSON

SIDNEY – Ronald P. Bisson, 67, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Togus Springs Hospice Center, in Augusta, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 25, 1952, in Waterville, the son of Perley A. and Jeannette E. (Cloutier) Bisson.

Ronald graduated from Waterville High School, class of 1971. Following graduation he served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. After serving almost eight years in the Air Force, Ron separated from the Air Force and moved back to Maine. This is where he met what would be his future wife, Rachel, who would be the love of his life for the next 40 years. They were married December 5, 1980, after a one year courtship.

Ron was a member of VFW Post #1285, of Waterville. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved puttering in his garage and keeping his yard beautiful.

Ron was predeceased by his father Perley; his mother Jeannette; brother Norman, brother Gerald and sister Joan Melancon.

Ron is survived by his wife Rachel; his daughter Hope Vigue and her husband Robert, of Winslow, son Eric George, of Waterville; five grandsons Layne and Joe Vigue, of Winslow, Andrew and Luke George, of Waterville and Damien Flynn-Shaw, of Fairfield; one granddaughter Cadence Anagnost-George, of Sanford; and many nieces, and nephews.

Services will be held at Notre Dame Church at 116 Silver St., in Waterville, on Monday, September 16, at 11a.m. A reception with refreshments will be held in the church hall immediately after the service. Interment will be held at a later date at the VA cemetery in Augusta.

In lieu of flowers gifts can be made in Ron’s memory to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

SANDRA P. SAUNDERS

VASSALBORO – Sandra P. Saunders, 50, died Saturday, August 31, 2019, at her home, following a brief illness. Sandy, the daughter of Bernard J. “Bunk” and Carol I. (Batchelder) Perry, was born July 14, 1969, in Augusta.

Sandy was a 1987 graduate of Cony High School, in Augusta, and earned her associates degree in information technology from Mid-State College. She had been employed by the state of Maine for 31 years, most recently by OIT.

Sandy is survived by her husband of 17 years, Dana S. Saunders, of Vassalboro; two daughters, Randi Shibles and husband Waylon, of Winterport, and Riley Chase, of Fairfield; her brother, Dennis H. Perry and his wife Christine, of Augusta; four grandchildren; and several nieces and cousins.

Condolences, photos and stories may be shared at www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Sandy to: ASPCA (www.aspca.org).

DONNA J. ROBINSON

FAIRFIELD – Donna J. Robinson, 59, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019, at her home. She was born July 26, 1960, in Waterville, the daughter of Prescott and Linda (Harts­grove) Robin­son.

She had many customers at the Big Apple who will miss her as will her family members.

Donna is survived by one son, Robert L. Robinson; father, Prescott Robinson; 2 grandsons, Gavin and Hayden; siblings, Pecky, Robin, and Bob. She was predeceased by her brother, Lawrence.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan &I Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976.

SETH R. LaBRECK

SOUTH CHINA – Seth R. LaBreck, 35, of South China, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019.

Seth was an amazing man and father. He loved his children more than anything. He loved camping, fishing, pretty much anything outdoors. He loved music and being around his friends and family. Seth made many friends from all over.

He was predeceased by his father, Richard J. LaBreck; and grandfather, Lionel. J. Morrissette.

Seth is survived by his children, Abel LaBreck, four years old, and Jocelyn LaBreck, 11 months old; his mother, Elaine LaBreck and her boyfriend and long-time family friend, Terry Couture; sister, Jessica M. LaBreck and her four children, Uriah Cannistra, Justice, Naiome, Joshua Vashon; grandmother, Martha Morrissette; uncles, Arthur Morrissette and Claude “Buddy” Bigeau; aunts, Erin Morrissette and Jamie Pelkey.

Services will be held, Sunday, September 22, at 3 p.m., at 79 Legion Memorial Drive, South China.

Donations welcome.

JENNIFER N. HOOD

WINSLOW – Jennifer Nicole Hood, 38, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, the result of a horrific car accident in Windsor. Jennifer was born in Waterville on February 21, 1981, the daughter of Lisa Hood and the late Daniel S. Hood, of Winslow.

Jennifer attended school in Winslow and graduated in 2000 from Winslow High School. Following graduation, Jennifer worked as a CNA off and on throughout her life. She always enjoyed helping others and would do anything you would ask of her. She was a very caring and loving person. She was very family oriented and loved being around her family. She was a good mother and loved being with her kids. She enjoyed camping and fishing and family functions.

Jennifer was predeceased by her father Daniel S. Hood, and her grandfather William J. Annis, both of Winslow.

Jennifer is survived by her four children, Cameron (13), Quinton (11) Cheney, both of Augusta, and Abel (4), Jocelyn (10 months) LaBreck, both of Winslow; her mom Lisa (Annis) Hood and her fiancé Richard Grandmaison, of Winslow; grandmother Jane M. Annis, of Winslow; three brothers Daniel R. Hood and his wife Cori and their three children, of Waterville, Dylan S. Hood his wife Kiera and there two children, of Madison, Derek W. Hood and his fiancée Elisa Townsend, of Richmond; two step-brothers Charles Rice, of Oakland, and Vernal Hood, of Liberty; uncle William Annis and his girlfriend Sandy Rogers, of Benton; cousins David Annis and his wife Lori, of Worcester, Massachusetts, Jason and Mathew Annis, of Fairfield; many aunts and uncles.

A celebration of life will be Saturday September 28, at 2 p.m., at the Fairfield Legion, in Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made for the children in the care of Lisa Hood.

TIMOTHY W. CUTHBERTSON

WHITEFIELD – Timothy Wayne “Tin Cup” Cuthbertson, 66, of Whitefield died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. He was born December 3, 1952, in Augusta.

He graduated from Erskine Academy, in South China, in 1971. He was enlisted into the Maine National Guard for six years.

Tim was employed for Cives Steel, in Augusta, for 34 years and was currently employed by Specialty Products, in Whitefield. No matter the challenge, Tim was a fierce competitor. He was a member at Natanis Golf Course, in Vassalboro, since the mid-‘70s. He played skins games and men’s leagues multiple days a week and would typically finish the round with a beer and occasional poker game. No matter the outcome of the golf round or poker match, Tim was always the instigator. He also loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the “Biggest Buck in Maine Club.” His garage contains lifetime of trophies and accolades, specifically his impressive collection of deer mounts.

Tim is survived by his high school sweetheart of 47 years, Jo Cram Cuthbertson; sons Michael Cuthbertson and wife Paula, Kevin Cuthbertson and partner Angel Michaud; siblings Lee, Jewell, and Joan, and their spouses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.

STEPHEN W. HUGHES

FAIRFIELD – Stephen William Hughes, 77, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. “Steve,” first of twins, was born in Worcester, Massa­chusetts, on November 27, 1941, to parents Marion B. (Marsh) and William Hughes.

He graduated from Northbridge High School in 1959.

Steve joined the Air Force and while stationed in California met his wife, Sandy. Steve was the patriarch of a very proud military family, which had members in the Air Force, Army, and Navy. After his time in the Armed Forces, he entered the medical field. Steve worked as an orderly on an oncology unit before becoming a nurse and working in state hospitals as well as a California Prison.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brother Richard Clark and sister-in-law, Muriel Hughes.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy (Berg) Hughes; daughter Terry Odegard and husband David, of Waterville; sons David Hughes and wife Carol, of Newport, and John Hughes and wife Alicia Wincze-Hughes, of Lexington, Kentucky; grandsons Brad Odegard and wife Erin and son Mookie, Travis Hughes and wife Roqumita and daughter Cassandra, and Justin Hughes; granddaughters Shelby Odegard and fiancé Tyler Richards, Nicole Odegard and fiancé Adam Caruso, and Kristin Hughes and partner Brad Cullivan, and daughter Izzy Booten and son AJ Booten; his twin brother, Jack Hughes; sister-in-law Cindy Walker and husband Danny; brother-in-law Doug Berg and wife Liz; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

An online guestbook may be signed, and memories shared at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Care, 107 Main St., Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to: Grace Bible Church, of Oakland.

China local ballot shows one contest, four vacancies

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by Mary Grow

China’s Nov. 5 local election ballot will show one contest and four vacancies.

Incumbent Irene Belanger, Wayne Chadwick and Todd N. Tolhurst are candidates for two seats on the Board of Selectmen. Incumbent Robert MacFarland is not seeking another term.

There are no candidates on the ballot for any of three planning board positions: District 1 (the northwestern part of town; Kevin Michaud is the incumbent); District 3 (the southeastern part of town; Ralph Howe is the incumbent); and the alternate-at-large position, whose representative can come from anywhere in town and which is currently vacant.

For the budget committee, Chairman Robert Batteese and District 1 representative Kevin Maroon are unopposed for re-election and there is no name on the ballot for the District 3 position Chadwick currently holds.

Dawn Marie Castner is unopposed for re-election as a Regional School Unit (RSU) #18 director from China.

China selectmen and planning board and budget committee members are elected for two-year terms. RSU #18 directors serve for three years.

Legal questions arise from revised medical marijuana application

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Location of proposed medical marijuana operation on Route 3 in South China. (photo from Google maps streetview)

by Mary Grow

Three China Planning Board members spent an hour and a half Aug. 27 discussing Clifford Glinko’s revised application for a medical marijuana operation in the commercial building on Route 3 in South China that housed Mainely Trains and other businesses in the past.

The focus was on preliminary legal questions and the meaning of state law and local ordinance definitions. Board members had an opinion from town attorney Amanda Meader, but were informed she plans to supplement it, and they thought of additional legal questions. Glinko was accompanied by attorney Christopher McCabe, of MacCabe Law, LLC, which describes itself on its website as “Cannabis Law Firm” specializing in issues like Glinko’s.

Board members started to discuss the criteria that will determine whether they can approve the application, but got hung up on the first one and discontinued the discussion until their Sept. 10 meeting.

The first question was whether the revised application was amended or new. The three members present agreed it is a new application. Toni Wall’s motion for a new public hearing was not seconded.

Questions about state law included definitions of terms and how large the separation must be between a school – Grace Academy is on the south side of Route 3 almost opposite the proposed facility – and anything related to marijuana.

Neighbors John and Carol Boynton had questions about waste disposal and about the impact of the “opt in” provision in current state law. On Nov. 5, China voters will act on a local ballot asking whether they want to allow medical marijuana operations in town. Board Chairman Tom Miragliuolo said as of Aug. 27 he had not seen the wording of the ballot questions.

The new application describes two “suites” in the building, one to grow and package marijuana for medical use – Glinko is a licensed caregiver entitled to conduct such activities – and the other to sell cannabis smoking materials. Glinko said the two operations will be separate.

He plans to have manufacturing, which he and McCabe described as extracting oils from the plants and turning them into saleable products, done off-site. There will be little waste, he said; it will be disposed of off-site by contract with a specialist in marijuana waste disposal.

Proper disposal of American flags

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by Mary Grow

At the Sept. 3 China selectmen’s meeting, board member Irene Belanger reported that staff at the new Coastal Resources trash disposal and recycling facility were dismayed to find American flags in the trash. They retrieved them and put them on display, Belanger said.

The American flag should not be treated as trash. Here are three acceptable way to dispose of an old flag, according to websites:

  1. The United States Flag Code says old flags should be “destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” It is further recommended that the flag be folded correctly into a triangle and placed on a fire large enough to burn it completely; that the burning be accompanied by a moment of silence, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or other brief ceremony; and that the ashes be buried.
  2. The flag can be folded correctly, placed in a coffin-like box and buried, again with a brief ceremony.
  3. The flag can be donated to an organization that will dispose of it properly. Suggestions include the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks Lodge, Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

China selectmen approve local referendum questions

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by Mary Grow

China selectmen dealt with a wide variety of issues at their Sept. 3 meeting, including approving local referendum questions for Nov. 5 voting and reviewing recommendations from town committees and organizations.

The Nov. 5 local ballots will include elections for the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Budget Committee; five questions dealing with medical marijuana businesses; and a voters’ choice question on town office hours.

Under the latest state law, a municipality must “opt in” to allow anyone to open a medical marijuana facility covered by the law. China’s ballot has questions drafted to match state definitions, asking if voters want to allow:

  • Medical marijuana registered caregiver retail stores;
  • Medical marijuana registered dispensaries;
  • Medical marijuana testing facilities; or
  • Medical marijuana manufacturing facilities.

The final related question asks whether, if any of the previous four questions passes, voters want to set a minimum 1,000-foot separation between property lines of the medical marijuana facility and any pre-existing public or private school.

The last ballot question asks voters to choose between two proposed three-hour extensions of town office hours: Saturdays from 8 to 11 a.m. (the current schedule) or Thursdays to 7 p.m., three hours beyond the usual 4 p.m. closing time.

In other business:

  • Selectmen unanimously accepted the budget committee’s recommendation that town funds be moved from two separate financial institutions (one handling the Doris L. Young Scholarship Fund, the other managing other town funds) to Bar Harbor Bank and Trust.
  • They unanimously accepted the lower of two bids for trail work for the Four Seasons Club, $24,500 from Chadwick Construction, of China. Money comes from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds.
  • They postponed a decision on the Revolving Loan Fund subcommittee’s recommendation to approve a loan to Buckshot Power Sports, operated by Mike Rackcliffe, until they get a financial assessment report from Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, whose staff help implement loans. Two residents praised Rackcliffe’s Tobey Road recreational-vehicle business.

Selectmen again discussed the question of volunteer firefighters’ stipends, which they and China’s three fire chiefs have debated for almost two years. Weeks Mills Chief William Van Wickler thought the issue was settled after he submitted a stipend calculation formula to the Maine Department of Labor. Department officials called China’s plan “not contrary to the intent” of Maine’s wage and hour laws, he said.

However, Town Manager Dennis Heath is still waiting for a reaction from the federal Department of Labor, and Selectman Ronald Breton has questions. Heath proposed the chiefs and the two selectmen who worked on the issue schedule another meeting; Van Wickler said he will coordinate it.

Heath reported that tax bills would be mailed the first week in September and were on the town website (which says they were mailed Sept. 5, as promised). By town meeting vote, the first half payment of 2019-2020 taxes is due by Friday, Sept. 27.

The manager also announced a survey about transfer station use, to run through September. It too is on the China website.

The next China selectmen’s meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, Sept. 16.

Vaping may put you at greater risk to contract the flu

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by Nancy Bostrom

If you think vaping is bad for your heart and your lungs, a new study shows it can also up your chances of getting the flu, especially if you are a woman.

As we enter the official flu season, local doctors with American Family Care (AFC) are warning patients about the health dangers of vaping as well as other habits that could put you at a higher risk of picking up flu infested germs over the next few months.

WHY VAPING INCREASES YOUR CHANCES….

Research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine reveals puffing on an e-cigarette disrupts your normal immune response to viral infections, like flu. The study also concluded that vaping really can take a toll on a woman’s immune system.

A study that appears in the Public Library of Science (PLoS) found e-cigarette vapors can trigger substantial inflammation in the lungs making them more likely to get infected by bacteria or viruses like the flu.

The CDC has issued a health advisory encouraging medical providers to educate patients about an escalating outbreak of severe lung disease. Federal health investigators are looking into at least 450 possible breathing illnesses associated with vaping, including five deaths.

“These studies and all the recent reports of vaping related respiratory illnesses across the country, amplify the dangers of e-cigarette use during flu season. The red flags continue to pop up, vaping is a health hazard and doing it this time of year puts you at high risk to catch the flu,” says Dr. Benjamin Barlow, chief medical officer of American Family Care, a national healthcare network with a local medical facility. “The number one defense during flu season is getting a flu vaccine, but you also need to avoid habits, like vaping, that can up your chances of getting the flu.”

OTHER HABITS TO AVOID DURING FLU SEASON

Going Low Carb – Ditching bread and certain fruits is at the center of several low carb diets, but whole grains are good for your gut during flu season. Rice, oats and buckwheat can build healthy bacteria in your stomach. Research by the American Physiological Society concluded a substance found in fruit and vegetables called quercetin reduced the likelihood of flu in mice.

Doing It All – If you are starting to feel sick, don’t try to be a superhero and do it all. No one wants to be exposed to your germs. Stay home from either work or school and don’t even run errands like to the drug store to get medicine. When you have a fever, you should always stay home at least 24 hours AFTER your fever is gone.

Stressing Out – A heavy load at work or school can create a mountain of daily challenges. When you let stress take over, you are more susceptible to getting sick. A study by Carnegie Mellon University found long-term stress could weaken someone’s ability to fight infection.

AFC physicians advise it’s also important to take a few everyday preventive measures to boost your chances of avoiding the flu.

5 HABITS THAT HELP YOU AVOID THE FLU

  1. Avoid sharing pens. Whether at work or signing a credit card receipt at a store, never pick up a public pen because they’re covered with other people’s germs. Keep a pen handy for any situation that could pop up.
  2. Knuckle it. When using a debit card machine, get into the habit of punching in your card pin with a knuckle instead of a fingertip. This way if you rub your eye or mouth with your fingertip, you’re not transferring germs.
  3. Play it safe at the pump. Drivers must get gas for their vehicles no matter what, sick or not. Protect yourself at the pump, grab a paper towel before picking up the gas nozzle. You can also use the paper towel as a barrier when punching in your debit/credit card info.
  4. Shake and Wash. People are more germ-conscious these days so avoiding a handshake is not as rude as once thought, especially during flu season. If you must do it, wash or sanitize with your hands immediately.
  5. Hands off, please! You are constantly using either your phone or computer tablet to show friends and coworkers pictures or videos. This means other people are putting their germs on something you are constantly touching. Get into the habit of wiping your phone down with a disinfecting wipe to cut down on spreading germs. OR just text your friends photos and videos!

Give Us Your Best Shot! for Thursday, September 12, 2019

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MOTHER & CHILD: A mother loon feeding her young, as captured by the camera of Michael Bilinsky, of China Village.

CHINA LAKE SUNSET: Michael Bilinsky, of China, captured this beautiful sunset over China Lake recently.

Litter pick up volunteers recognized by selectmen

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Representing the Second Saturdays litter pick up group, from left to right, Gary Nichols, Eric Austin, Don Matheson, Richard Dillenbeck, and Town Manager Dennis Heath, presenting the award. (photo by Tom Rumpf)

The volunteers for the litter pick up effort in China, “Second Saturdays,” were officially thanked at the selectboard meeting last week, including Gary Nichols, Eric Austin, Don Matheson, Richard Dillenbeck, Bob Bennett, Katie McCormac, Sandra Isaac, Don Poulin, Jerry Marx, Kara Cox and members of Central Church in South China, Ann Austin, Jeani Marquis, Joe Kantor, Dave Jorgensen, Donna Sukeforth, Lori and Yogi, Tamara and Tim Warren, Mark Jandreau, Nichole Lee, Aurie and the kids, the Boy Scouts, Lori Poulin, Scott Munroe, Sherry Spaulding, Mackenzie Roderick, Lili Lefebvre, Hayden Hoague, Sarah Praul, Jackson Roderick, Melissa Vail and many others who helped with this effort!

Thanks also to the China Town Office, the China Transfer Station and The Town Line newspaper for their help and support!