Petersen earns degree from University of Vermont
Melissa Petersen of Augusta, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in anthropology during commencement ceremonies on May 21, 2017, at the University of Vermont, in Burlington, Vermont.
Students named to the U. of Vermont dean’s list
The following local students have been named to the University of Vermont dean’s list, in Burlington, Vermont:
Delaney Curran; of Skowhegan; Kaitlyn Sutter, of Palermo; and Kayla Christopher, of Oakland.
Scavenger hunt in Vassalboro
Vassalboro Days is adding a Scavenger Hunt this year to the events planned for Saturday, September 9. Gather together a group of family and friends to make your Scavenger Team. The use of a cell phone to capture pictures is encouraged to record that your team members have scavenged and found all of the places and things that the organizers have placed on the list.
There is no cost to play! Teams will report to the Vassalboro Business Association booth Saturday morning, from 10-11 a.m., to obtain the Scavenger Hunt list. Teams will have until 5 p.m. Saturday to report back with their completed list of 20 sites or objects that they have scavenged in Vassalboro over the course of the day.
The point system will be moderately complicated (in a fun way!). Points will be given for the number of people in your team. Judges will award points for both style, and a demonstration of having fun which contestants will convey with their pictures. A bus will be available at 2 p.m. to take team members (children must be accompanied by an adult) to sites that are outside of the village areas. Prizes will be three $25 awards and a Ducky Derby Hat for all team members. Call Lauchlin Titus, 207 314-2655 with questions or for more details.
Richardson earns Eagle Scout status
Caleb Richardson, right, 17, a junior at Cony High School, in Augusta, and parents Stephen and Toni Richardson along with many friends, dedicated his eagle scout project to the late Taylor Harmon, on August 27. Harmon was a dedicated Cony High School cross country and track coach for many years. Caleb said, “He was a man who helped athletes use running as a bridge to reach their future goals.” The ribbon cutting ceremony was done by Harmon’s widow, Ms. Rebecca Harmon, above, for whom the bridge is dedicated, and also received a bouquet of roses from Caleb. Boy Scout Troop #603 is proudly sponsored by American Legion Post #205, of Augusta. Right photo, Caleb’s Eagle Scout project.
Contributed photos
Sheepscot Lake residents concerned over reintroduction of lampreys
Many Palermo residents voiced their concerns about the reintroduction of lamprey in Sheepscot Lake during the annual town meeting recently. Contributed photos
Testimonial by Peter Majeski
I would like to bring you back to what will be our future if lamprey become reestablished in Sheepscot Lake. I began fishing in Sheepscot in 1981, primarily for landlocked salmon and togue. In 1986, after five years of fishing, I began to keep a Personal Fishing Record which was submitted to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife each year. On February 16, 1986, I made the following entry in the booklet after catching an 18-inch togue: “The togue did not have any lamprey marks which is uncommon in this lake. It had no fins clipped that I noticed and was in excellent health and very lively.”During my previous five years of fishing, the majority of the landlocked salmon and togue that I caught were scarred by lamprey, often multiple times. Most of these wounds did not seem to be completely healed. Often, the wounds seemed fresh. Sometimes the lamprey was still attached to the fish when brought to the boat.
Peter Majeski displaying a couple of his catches following the controlling of lampreys in Sheepscot Lake.
On that February day in 1986, the togue was unmarked. This fact was so unusual that I made a special entry in the diary. Of equal importance is my statement that the fish was in excellent health and very lively. This differs from the lamprey marked fish which typically were not as lively. The wounds on the fish were not a pretty sight. Imagine a 6-inch long lamprey attached to a 12-14 inch salmon.
In the late 1980s, my next door neighbor complained of being bitten while swimming. At first, I did not believe her. Over the years, I have been swimming in about 10 lakes throughout Maine and have never been attacked by a fish. However, a couple of days later I was bitten while swimming in the evening. I swished off the fish. After leaving the water, I inspected the mark on my body which was oblong-shaped and about 1.0 – 1.5 inches long. It looked like the wounds that I saw on countless occasions on the salmon and togue that I caught. I looked at the wound on my neighbor. Her wound was similar but appeared deeper, possibly even breaking the skin. At that point, I was a believer. Lampreys do bite people.
The re-introduction of lamprey into Sheepscot Pond will result in a major environmental change. This re-introduction would again destroy the ecological balance and severely injure the existing fish population.
The Lake Report for Sheepscot Lake issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Game published in 1970 states, “The Department has recently initiated a program to prevent lamprey eels from entering Sheepscot Lake by closing the fishway each year in the outlet dam during the period of lamprey spawning migrations.” Twenty-two years later in 1992, the Department wrote, “A long term Department program to prevent lamprey eels from entering the lake by closing the fishway during their spawning migrations has met with some success.” In other words, this program was unsuccessful. Based upon my memory of a conversation with Dave Banton, of Palermo (now deceased), I believe that the migration of both lampreys and alewives was stopped downstream from Sheepscot Dam in order to control the lampreys.
Windsor Fair 2017 – Program of Events
Windsor Fair 2017
Sunday, August 27 through Labor Day, September 4
GATES OPEN 9 a.m. DAILY
Highlights
Sunday, August 27, “Get Acquainted Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post Time: 1 p.m.
• Giant Midway Opens 1:30 p.m.
• Gladiolus Show (Exhibition Hall) 2 p.m.
Monday, August 28 “Woodsmen’s & Senior Citizens Day”
• Admission Senior Citizens (60+) $4
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 3 p.m.
• Giant Midway Opens 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 29 “Horsemen’s Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 3 p.m.
• Giant Midway Opens 1 pm
Wednesday, Aug. 30, “Vendor Appreciation Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 3 p.m.
• Giant Midway Opens 1 p.m.
• Elvis Tribute w/John Burroughs, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 31 “Senior Citizens’ Day” (60+) $4 and Veterans Day
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 3 pm
• Giant Midway Opens 1pm
• Veterans Day Ceremony (Entertainment Area) 10:30 am
Friday, Sept. 1 “Livestock Appreciation Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 3 pm
• Giant Midway Open Noon
• N.E. Jumpers Assn. horse show 9 a.m. outside ring
• Horse pulling 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2 “4-H Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 1 pm
• Giant Midway Open Noon
• 4-H Dairy, Sheep, Steers, 9:30 am; Rabbit show, 10 a.m.
• Antique Tractor Show 10 a.m.
• Ladies fry pan throwing, 1 p.m. (Memorial Park)
Sunday, Sept. 3 “Museum” and “Childrens Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 1 pm
• Giant Midway Open Noon
• Kiddie Tractor Pull, register at information booth, 9 – 11 a.m.
• Monster Truck Show, 7 p.m., $5 admission
Monday, Sept. 4 “Labor Day”
• Harness Horse Racing – Post time 1 pm
• Giant Midway Open Noon
• Antique Car Show and Parade (Race Track) 11 am
Daily Entertainment
• Demolition Derby – 7 pm, Sunday,
August 27 (Sign up 4 p.m. at Gate #5)
• Bob Marley, Admission $5 (grandstand),
Fri., Sept. 1, followed by fireworks
• Monster Truck Show, Sat., Sept. 2, and
Sun., Sept. 3, 7:30 pm, Admission $5
• Windsor Fair Charity Beano Game Everyday Beginning at 2 p.m.
2017 Entertainment Headliners
Walter Weymouth: Sun., August 27, 1 – 3 pm
Working Class: Tues., Aug. 29, 5 – 7 p.m.
Frye Mountain Band: Wed., Aug. 30, 3 – 5 p.m.
The Flashbacks: Fri., Sept. 1, 2 – 4 p.m.
The Hyssongs: Thurs. Aug. 31, 12:30 – 2 pm
Barry Wood: Sat., Sept. 2, noon – 2 p.m.
Rockit Band: Sat., Sept. 2, 3 – 5 p.m.
Simon & Goodwin: Sat., Sept. 2, 3 – 5 p.m.
Admission: Aug. 27 – Aug. 31: $9 • Sept. 1 – Sept. 3: $10 • Sept. 4 (Labor Day): $9
Historical Society Museum Open Daily (Free Admission)
Gate Opens 9 am Every Day
Free Parking Every Day!
All Rides Have Height Requirements
Horse, Oxen, Steer and Tractor Pulls – Daily
207-549-7911 • 207-549-5249
FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO
www.windsorfair.com
Steward named to dean’s list
Matthew Steward, a freshman criminal justice major, from Skowhegan, was among approximately 860 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2017 dean’s list, in Greenville South Carolina.
Serbent inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Mark Serbent, of Waterville, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Serbent was initiated at United States Naval Academy, in Annapolis, Maryland.
Taking in the eclipse
From left to right, Ethan, Kris and Maddie Loubier, of Winslow, sit back and watch the eclipse of the sun from their home.
Photo by Mark Huard
Knizeske, Hollander receive LakeSmart designation
The China Lake Association is proud to announce that Justine Knizeske and Alan Hollander have been awarded the LakeSmart Award for their lake front property on China Lake. Instead of mowing, they have left the land facing the lake natural with only a lovely set of wooden steps leading to the shore front. This natural buffer is more than 200 feet deep and helps to protect China Lake from pollutants. If you would like a LakeSmart visit from an experienced volunteer, contact us at chinalakesmart@gmail.com. We can provide ideas for you to protect the lake.