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Legal Notices, Week of April 13, 2017

April 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, Legal Notices/by Website Editor

STATE OF MAINE
PROBATE COURT
Court St., Skowhegan, ME
Somerset, SS
Location of Court
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
18-A MRSA sec. 3-801

The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice is April 6, 2017

If you are a creditor of an estate listed below, you must present your claim within four months of the first publication date of this Notice to Creditors by filing a written statement of your claim on a proper form with the Register of Probate of this Court or by delivering or mailing to the Personal Representative listed below at the address published by his name, a written statement of the claim indicating the basis therefore, the name and address of the claimant and the amount claimed or in such other manner as the law may provide. See 18-A MRSA 3-804.

2017-065 – Estate of ARMANDE M. NELSON, late of Salt Lake City, Utah, deceased. Valerie A. Larabee, 375 Spencer Way, Farmington, UT 84035 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-066 – Estate of GERALDINE ALLMENDINGER HENDERSON, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Bonnie Y. Rogers, 157 Rogers Road, Clinton, Me 04927 appointer Personal Representative.

2017-067 – Estate of NEIL C. ROBERTSON, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Liam C. Hodgdon-Robertson, 325 Main Street, Waterville, Me 04901 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-068 – Estate of DOROTHY S. MARSH, late of Bloomfield, CT deceased. James J. Marsh, 28 Brook Drive, Simsbury, CT 06070 and Ralph Perham Marsh, PO Box 966, Windsor, CT 06095 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.

2017-069 – Estate of EDITH M. WIETZKE, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Dale T. Wietzke, 18725 State Highway 106, Spc 9, Jamestown, CA95327 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-070 – Estate of RICHARD ARTHUR CLARK, late of Canaan, Me deceased. Pamela Jean Corson Clark, 94 Moores Mill Road, Canaan, Me 04924 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-071 – Estate of CECELIA A. BURKE, late of West Bridgewater, MA, deceased. Diane Correia, 7 Loralei Way, West Bridgewater, MA 02379 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-073 – Estate of GARDNER H. SALISBURY, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Diane L. Salisbury, 120 Chadbourne Road, Harmony, Me 04942 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-074 – Estate of JANE PARKER CARLSON, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. David P. Carlson, 65 Crestwood Drive, Gorham, NH 03581 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-075 – Estate of MARY C. GOODRICH, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Paul K. Goodrich, 2196 Sanford Road, Unit 31, Wells, Maine 04090 appointed Personal Representative..

2017-085 – Estate of JUNE O. SHAW, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Michael W. Shaw, 5413 Ignacio Frias Drive, El Paso, TX 79934 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-088 – Estate of ELMOTH A. KURRO, late of West Springfield, MA deceased. Eian A. Kurro, 5172 Velasko Road, Syracuse, NY 13215 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-089 – Estate of EDITH M. McGINNIS, late of Detroit, Me deceased. Mary L. Tuttle, 61 Tuttle Drive, Corinna, Me 04928 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-090 – Estate of DENNIS K. MOODY, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Janet Moody, 328 Center Road, Fairfield, Me 04937 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-092 – Estate of CHARLES L. POOLER, late of Bingham, Me deceased. Rance A. Pooler, 26 French Hill Road, Solon, Me 04979 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-031 – Estate of JOHN A. MONROE, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Christopher Monroe, 2793 Hallowell Road, Litchfield, Me 04350 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-097 – Estate of LINDA D. CORSON, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Stacy L. DeMerchant, PO Box 714, Norridgewock, Me 04957 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-098 – Estate of ADAM W. LITTLEFIELD, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Dwayne Littlefield, 2745 Athens Road, Hartland, Me 04943 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-099 – Estate of DANIEL R. LONG, late of Canaan, Me deceased. Pamela J. Dunphy, 122 Lincoln Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 appointed Personal Representative.

2017-081 – Estate of AMANDA J. CARTER, late of Embden, Me deceased. Amy Carter, 150 Meadowbrook Road, North New Portland, Me 04961 and George Carter, Jr., 247 Fox Hill Road, Athens, Me 04912 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.

2017-101 – Estate of RICHARD H. LONGLEY, late of Embden, Me deceased. Holly D. Cianchette, 1116 West Baffin Drive, Venice, FL 34293 appointed Personal Representative.

To be published on April 6 & 13, 2017
Dated: March 31, 2017 /s/ Victoria Hatch
Register of Probate
(4/13)

STATE OF MAINE
PROBATE COURT
41 COURT ST.
SOMERSET, SS.
SKOWHEGAN, ME
PROBATE NOTICES

TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ESTATES LISTED BELOW

Notice is hereby given by the respective petitioners that they have filed petitions for appointment of personal representatives in the following estates. These matters will be heard at 10 a.m. or as soon thereafter as they may be, on April 19, 2017. The requested appointments may be made on or after the hearing date if no sufficient objection be heard. This notice complies with the requirements of 18-A MRSA §3-403 and Probate Rule 4.

2017-076 – Estate of DEBRA ANN SOUTHARD, adult of Hartland, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Debra Ann Southard, 2004 Athens Road, Hartland, Me 04943 requesting her name be changed to Debra Ann Smith for reasons set forth therein.

2017-078 – Estate of ZHONGLING CAO, adult of Madison, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Zhongling Cao, 203 Ash Street, Madison, Me 04950 requesting that her name be changed to Zhongling Cao Elias for reasons set forth therein.

2017-082 – Estate of CORREY ANN ZEOLLA, adult of Concord, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Correy Ann Zeolla, 5 Jackson Pond Road, Concord, Me 04920 requesting her name be changed to Correy Ann Gordon for reasons set forth therein.

2017-094 – Estate of SHAUNNA RAE JAMES, adult of St. Albans, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Shauanna Rae James, 34 Nokomis Road, St. Albans, Me 04971 requesting her name be changed to Shaunna Rae Malcolm for reasons set forth therein.

Dated: March 31, 2017 /s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(4/13)

I’m Just Curious: How about if ..…

April 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, I’m Just Curious/by Debbie Walker

by Debbie Walker

I don’t usually spout off about the following things but every once in a while…

How about if ..… taxpayers’ money are no longer used to fund world catastrophes. If people in this country want to donate to those causes let them write out their own personal checks. If taxpayers’ money are going to be used for any catastrophes let it be the ones right here in the states like the recent tornados. There would be more money to help these people or more money for our kid’s schooling and elders’ medications.

How about if….. we stop putting out money for stupidity? As far as I know there is no way to predict a line of tornados hitting anywhere. However, when we have hurricanes come into the same areas time after time creating the same devastation why do insurance companies even consider paying for people to rebuild on the same land. New Orleans is a great example of that one. Most of New Orleans is below sea level. Does it make any sense whatsoever to rebuild on those properties “hoping” the new sea walls won’t weaken in another storm in years to come? Wanna bet on that one happening?

How about if….. we stop all the fuss and ta-do about “illegal” immigrants? The primary word, illegal, says it all. If they don’t come here legally, they get sent back to wherever they came from instead of taking them under a wing already over-burdened. I totally admire a man in Ohio, Sheriff Rick, of Hamilton, Ohio, Google him on the internet, it’s entertaining. Sheriff Rick is a fair man but if you’re illegal in his county you’ll be treated as such. He sends you back home.

How about if….. we stand up and say enough is enough. Who are we trying to make happy? We’ve taken God out of school and multiple facilities. Why? Who did it really hurt? So if there was a prayer time, pray to whoever is your higher power, if you’re atheist, read a book! If you are in our schools and don’t speak English go back to your home learn English and then come back. Our school budgets are being cut everyday. I heard there is a need for Spanish speaking teachers. In previous generations did we provide French, German, Italian, etc., speaking teachers. I don’t think so. Come on, some common sense.

I’m not a harsh person, but things are completely out of hand here. I may appear to have over simplified in this but I only am allowed so many words. Have you ever heard it said, “Some things are as clear as the nose on your face.” Sometimes the simplest things get over complicated. How about if…. We quit wasting money on things that just don’t make sense!

I’m just curious when the powers that be are going to start using common sense, at this point I am hoping President Trump will maybe shake things up for the better before he is done. I am willing to give him time.

Contact me at dwdaffy@yahoo.com, subject line: How About. Thanks for reading!

Film Review: Human Desire; Composer: Bizet; Singer: Nelson Eddy

April 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, Review Potpourri/by Peter Cates

REVIEW POTPOURRI

by Peter Cates

Human Desire

starring Glen Ford, Gloria Grahame, Broderick Crawford, etc.; directed by Fritz Lang; Columbia Pictures, 1954, 91 minutes.

Human Desire was directed by the German-born Fritz Lang (1890-1976), whose fame in his homeland with a few classics, examples – M and Metropolis, preceded his highly successful career in the U.S.

Gloria Grahame

This gritty, gripping thriller deals with a romantic triangle that becomes as ugly and deadly as one can get. Broderick Crawford (1911-1986) plays, with formidable authority, a railroad yard supervisor, Carl, who has lost his job. However, his very young, pretty and spoiled wife, Vicki, portrayed with vampish swagger by Gloria Graham (1923-1981), used to be the boss’s secretary and thus is asked by Carl to intervene on his behalf. Carl gets his job back but Vicki sleeps with the boss to seal the deal.

Carl, of course, loses it and kills the man, forcing Vicki to help; unfortunately, a fellow employee, Jeff, (who is rendered with professional presence by Glen Ford, 1916-2006) stumbles into the situation, impulsively becomes attracted to Vicki and exacerbates the perilous nature of this chain of events for everyone.

The footage of early ‘50s trains adds much to the suspense of the film, a tribute to Lang’s imaginative cinematography.

Columbia Pictures was run by, arguably, the nastiest, meanest studio boss, Harry Cohn (1891-1958), in a business where such individuals frequently thrive. When he died, crowds attended his funeral – a possibly apt confirmation of Cohn’s own observation that when one gives the public what it wants, it will turn up.

Bizet

Symphony in C
Roland Douatte conducting the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Luxemborg; Musidisc 30 RC 628, 12-inch disc, release unknown.

Bizet

I know little of conductor Douatte but do own an LP of him performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, it being a very fine performance of a work with at least 100 recordings available.

That philosopher of darkness, Friedrich Nietzsche, called Bizet’s music, especially the opera Carmen, “a return to nature, health, gaiety and youth.” Bizet supposedly had his black moods, but his symphony, which lay unheard until 1935, 60 years after this composer’s death in 1875, is a joyful, positive piece, one very listenable.

This recording is both hard to find and out of print but many other good ones exist and are available for ordering in most music venues.

Nelson Eddy

By Request
with Robert Armbruster conducting; Columbia 2037, ten-inch vinyl LP, released, 1949.

Nelson Eddy

Nelson Eddy (1901-1967) started out as a news reporter in Philadelphia before his love of singing led to training and work on stage and radio and in the movies, all of which led to huge success.

The LP contains his sincere effusive singing, best listened to one track at a time, applied to various old favorites like Danny Boy, Without a Song, I Love You and Because.

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of April 13, 2017

April 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, Solon, Solon & Beyond/by Marilyn Rogers-Bull

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

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

The Solon Pine Tree 4-H Club met on April 8 with Michaela Marden presiding.

The members voted to do flowers for Mothers Day at the Solon Congregational Church. Several members are planning to attend to pass out the flowers.
The educational exhibit for Skowhegan Fair was discussed. The members decided to do it again this year.

Leader Hailey Dellarma and several members are planning to attend the “Luck of the Draw” being put on by the Somerset County Leaders Association on Saturday, May 6, at the American Legion Hall, on Route 201, in Skowhegan.

Michaela Marden, Cooper Dellarma, Hunter and Brook Souca gave demonstrations.

After the meeting, Linda French invited the club to visit the Solon Food Cupboard. She explained the days the food cupboard was open, how to apply and some of the items that are available.

The next meeting will be on Saturday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m., at the Solon Fire Station. A guest speaker is planning to come and make jewelry with members for Mothers Day.

The North Anson Congregational Church will be having a 6 a.m. Sunrise Service and breakfast at the church on April, 16, Easter Sunday. The regular worship service will start at 10 a.m.

Received the April letter from the New Hope Evangelical Free Church, in Solon, telling of the many things going on there for good such as, “Through a grant given to the shelter, we were able to install a new large generator that is a big necessity in Maine where the power is apt to go off in any storm. And we were able to have an entrance built around the front door to keep the snow from blowing in against it.”

Also in this letter, “One of the ‘pleasures’ of living in Maine is all the snow we get. Well, we have gotten a lot of ‘pleasure’ this year and along with it some broken trusses in the section of our lower church roof. Snow and ice fell off the upper roof and caused the trusses to snap.” The letter shows pictures of how much snow was up around the building and all the people out shoveling it! The letter states, “The trusses broke in spite of all our shoveling efforts. Spring is coming…they say!”

More from the letter: “Over 500 plus women and children have now come and gone through the Women’s Shelter. The average stay is around three to four months, though some will stay as long as nine or ten months. Others stay for just a day or two and then leave. We require the women to be at morning devotions and evening Bible studies, and they are required to attend all church services. We also have morning classes for the women that help them in practical ways. Recently, we had several of the shelter women commit to following Christ, and four were baptized just a few weeks ago.” (My many thanks to Tim and Pat for giving this letter to me.)

And Percy’s memoir this week is: “I would not trade my lot in life for anyone’s I know, For in my trials, and happiness, I’ve felt my spirits grow, I’ve squelched a tear, and laughed some, too, And done some things that others do, For through the years I’ve had so much Of human love and human touch, I would not trade my lot in life for anyone’s I know. I would not trade one day of time for all the years of others, For even with some heartbreaks, and the pain that sort of smothers, I’ve glimpsed through clouds of darkest hue A glorious sight of all things true; With silver lining that leads me on Towards life’s sunset, with my work well done. So I would not trade one day of life for all the years there are, But keep my chin raised high and firm, and my eyes upon a star.” (words by Velta Myrle Allen.)

IF WALLS COULD TALK, Week of April 13, 2017

April 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, If Walls Could Talk/by Katie Ouilette

by Katie Ouilette

WALLS, needless to say that The Town Line is impressive. There are so many new columns for our faithful readers’ information! Autism has been avoided by so many folks, but Winslow is among the many that is scheduling autism information during this April which is Autism Awareness Month. WALLS, this subject must be appreciated by those that recognize that something is wrong with their child, but they just don’t know what to do about it. Yes, there are those who are aware that there is a problem, but they also know that, while Autism is difficult to deal with, there are those who are afflicted, ask for understanding, and want to be included, just like others. Frankly. WALLS, there is much I wasn’t aware of until I learned of so many therapists that are available to help parents, teachers and, yes, those afflicted, because Autism must be ‘lived with’ throughout life. Certainly, all who are affected by Autism deserve our learning from such efforts as are bringing awareness to folks instead of just hoping it will ‘go away’.

As I turned to page 3, WALLS, I learned that China is hoping to have an animal and grain shop. Well, Skowhegan has recently welcomed The Maine Barkery shop in its downtown and, when TV Channel 11 has Now You Know and Keeping Pace scheduled, the owner of The Maine Barkery is to be a guest on one of the programs. Yes, it is important to keep our pets, whether in house or not, healthy and happy. Frankly, WALLS, I always have doggy bones here for our neighborhood ‘caller’ Ehler or our Grand-doggy, Daisy.

WALLS, I’m sure you already know that Eric has committed himself to Tech Talk and helping us all with computer problems that set us screaming ‘HELP.’ Wow, what a great help he has outlined for us. There are so many ‘helps’ in The Town Line. Debbie Walker told us about scams, Emily Cates tries to helps those of us who know nothing about gardening and the musician and performer in me, WALLS, loves the memories that Peter Cates revives. Yes, WALLS, I’ve been a columnist for The Town Line for a very long time, but there is always wonderful news, whether sports, local political doings or many thanks to Marilyn and Percy who let us know about Solon and Beyond, while Percy’s ‘words to live by’ make us feel good ‘all over’!

Yup, The Town Line may be a small newspaper, but it is very big with so many. Goodness, WALLS, so many of the places that have this newspaper left there out of the issue within a day or two!

Earth Day, April 21-22 in China

April 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, Community Commentary/by Website Editor

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY

by Irene L. Belanger
China transfer station coordinator and China selectman

CHINA — Please know that there is a free electronics collection at Skills Inc. E Waste Alternatives, at 60 Industrial Street, in Waterville (207-872-2615). You will not have to get out of your car! Just pop the trunk and the electronics will be unloaded and sorted for you. All you have to do is fill out some quick paperwork.

Also, April 22 is the key day to engage in the roadside clean-up, and we need your help. I would like to thank China Boy Scout Troop #479 and the Goodine family and friends for their continued support of the annual roadside clean-up effort that has been happening for many, many years. This year we are reaching out to the community asking for additional volunteers throughout town.

Please call Irene Belanger at 445-2349 or Sheldon Goodine at 215-9780 to volunteer your services. Bags and bottled water will be supplied. You will be directed to certain roads if needed or you can tell us you wish to take care of the road you live on. Please help us take care of our town.

While spring cleaning, if you have unwanted re-usable clean items, please take the opportunity to share with others and drop those items off at the “Free-for-Taking” area at the China transfer station.

Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 2: p.m. at the China transfer station.

Thank you!

Dog Training: Could positive methods ever cause stress?

April 12, 2017/1 Comment/in Columns, Training Your Dog/by Website Editor

TRAINING YOUR PERFORMANCE DOG

by Carolyn Fuhrer

The answer is yes. While all well-educated trainers strive to use positive methods to train, this choice of method does not automatically imply the learning situation is stress-free. Poor communication between dog and handler, lack of proper manipulation of consequences by the handler, failure to accurately recognize feedback from the dog, and poor timing and/or lack of feedback from the handler can lead to great stress in training, even when no harsh methods have been used.

It is important that the pathway of communication between handler and dog remains an open, two-way street, where the handler is looking and respecting feedback from the dog and the dog clearly sees the handler as a partner ready to assist and offer feedback during learning and performance of skills.

Sometimes, when we embark on a new activity, we can be over zealous because we are excited and we really think our dog is going to love this new activity. Our enthusiasm can bring with it a great deal of pressure even though we are happy, providing plenty of cookies and telling our dog how much fun this new activity is. Sadly, many new handlers come away from a new activity saying “oh, we tried …. and my dog doesn’t like it.”

When you introduce a new activity to your dog, you must take into consideration what kind of dog you have. Is your dog bold, inquisitive, likes surprises – or, is your dog thoughtful, shy maybe a little timid or wary. Introducing all dogs to a new activity the same way will not work. One size does not fit all. The way your dog is introduced to a new activity will have a profound effect upon how he views that activity in the future.

Too many trainers want to see the finished product or the complete exercise instead of building confidence and enjoyment each step along the way and usually the best results you can hope for is that the dog tolerates the exercise but never really enjoys it. You need to recognize and reinforce the early stages of initiatives each step along the way so that the dog becomes confident and will begin to drive the training.

Dogs are empowered by training and learn to be self-confident when they know they will receive consistent, fair feedback regarding their behavior. They learn to pay more attention and to try harder because they understand winning behaviors will pay well and that they can win.

We, as trainers, need to pay close attention to the choice the dog makes after he receives feedback (a consequence for behavior) in order to understand whether we are changing the behavior (strengthening or diminishing it) the way we intended to change it. We need to be observant and listen to what our dogs are trying to tell us. Just continuing down the same training path despite feedback from our dog that this is not working is a recipe for disaster.

We must keep the pathway of communication open in order for our dog to be confident and trust us. We want to build on success, not repeat failure; so, many times we must really simplify what we are asking or work with less distraction.

Training is a balance. – a two-way street between you and your dog. Without an open pathway of communication where we look for and accept feedback from the dog, we will never develop the training relationship we want.

By making a sincere effort to “listen” to what your dog is telling you and adjusting your feedback to the dog, you will open up a whole new world of enjoyable training.

Carolyn Fuhrer has earned over 80 AKC titles with her Golden Retrievers, including 2 Champion Tracker titles. Carolyn is the owner of North Star Dog Training School in Somerville, Maine. She has been teaching people to understand their dogs for over 25 years. You can contact her with questions, suggestions and ideas for her column by e-mailing carolyn@dogsatnorthstar.com.

GARDEN WORKS: Wondering what to do now? You’re not alone!

April 5, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, Garden Works/by Emily Cates

GARDEN WORKS

by Emily Cates

Help! I’m confused! Usually this time of year, I am planting trees and maybe peas. Normally, by now, maple sugaring has flown by, and I’m kicking myself for not pruning the entire orchard which has broken bud and is leafing out. And it’s usually on the late side for grafting and propagating. But wait! Hold it there! Is this really April as I type? Sure – it’s a glorious day, with the golden sunshine kissing everything outdoors with it’s luminous rays. The heady scent of thawing earth dances in my nostrils. But what is it with all the snow? A foot of it still blankets some parts of my yard and the ground is still frozen solid. Though in the warm spots there is mud, ice surely lurks beneath. The sap is still running in the maple trees without signs of budding yet. The bugs outdoors have awakened and buzzed around bewildered, seemingly not sure what to make of the snow. I must admit that neither do I!

“Son, this is a cold, gray day but spring is just around the corner….”

One thing that is a sure bet with our weather is unpredictability. We know that anyways, but sometimes it helps to be able to know the right time to do things. Otherwise, we can be paralyzed by uncertainty. This spring I am reminded of Ecclesiastes 11:4 where it says, “The one who watches the wind will not sow seed, and the one who looks at the clouds will not reap.” Really, if we keep waiting for the opportune time, we just won’t get it done. In situations like a never-ending winter, perhaps it’s best to follow nature’s lead: Is the sap still running? Well then, keep collecting it. Are those fruit trees, vines, and shrubs still dormant? Go ahead and prune them. And while you’re at it, why not take some cuttings to propagate? What? Is the ground still frozen? How about trimming up that blackberry patch and clearing out those pucker-brushes and such you told yourself you wanted to get rid of!

A real dilemma that could crop up might occur when an order arrives in your mailbox with a box of trees and other goodies from your favorite catalog. If the ground is frozen, where should they go? A savvy gardener knows there are options. If there’s enough thawed dirt somewhere to heel in the roots of these plants, they can be temporarily placed in this area until a preferred area is warmed enough to plant. Check the compost pile or a southern facing slope. No luck? A sawdust pile might do. Or, if these options are unavailable, take a bag of potting soil and put the plants into containers, covering the roots with the soil and watering well. Keep moist, but not waterlogged, and transplant when a spot is ready. Alternately, these plants can be kept in containers for a season or two if it is desirable to do so, especially if they need to grow bigger and get established. As long as they have enough supplemental watering and proper light, they should be OK. Oh, and be sure to keep tender plants and seedlings from freezing, even if you have to haul them indoors every night.

One benefit from a late snowpack is that many fruit trees will wait until later to flower, possibly escaping late spring frosts. Those of us who grow marginally-hardy peaches, plums, and apricots do appreciate it when these trees burst into bloom after frosts, thereby avoiding damage that could mean few or no fruits.

So look on the bright side! Yes, I’ve got spring fever too, but we all know – just as Frog’s father said to Frog in “The Corner,” in Arnold Lobel’s Frog and Toad All Year – “Son, this is a cold, gray day but spring is just around the corner….”

I’m Just Curious: What a week! (Scams)

April 5, 2017/0 Comments/in Columns, I’m Just Curious/by Debbie Walker