FROZEN SUNSET: Michael Bilinsky, of China Village, captured this sunset over a frozen China Lake.
COUNT THEM: Pat Clark, of Palermo, snapped these two dozen grackles in her back yard.
LONER: Betty Dunton, of Gardiner, photographed this bluebird on her deck.
Front, from left to right, Andrew Perry, Sydney Laird and Hailey Estes. Back, custodian Tim Roddy and students Jack Lyons and Dakota Hoffman. (Photo courtesy of Ryan Sweeney)
Jobs for Maine Graduates students helped set up for China’s annual town meeting on April 6.
Recognized for their years of service to the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department at their annual meeting on April 11 were, from left to right, Carroll York, 70 years, Arthur Strout, 60 years, Dennis Strout, 40 years. Not pictured Jon Mittleman, five years. (Photo by Eric Austin)
Nearly 40 people gathered at Aunt Gin’s restaurant, in Whitefield, for the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department’s annual meeting on Thursday, April 11. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of distinguished service awards to four individuals who have contributed significantly to the Windsor VFD over the years.
Jon Mittelman, who was on vacation and unable to attend the meeting, was honored for five years of service.
Dennis Strout was honored for 40 years of service with the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department.
Arthur Strout, the current fire chief for Windsor, was honored for 60 years of service.
Carrol York, a former fire chief, former fire warden and founding member of Windsor VFD, was honored for 70 years with the department.
The audience listens as assistant chief Mike Dostie tells an amusing story of attending his first fire with former chief Carrol York. (Photo by Eric Austin)
Theresa Haskell, town manager for Windsor, also expressed her appreciation for the work of the VFD. “I want to thank the fire department for everything that you do for the town of Windsor,” she said. “You guys put a lot of time, hours, efforts – everything that you do – and don’t truly get appreciated as much as you should. So, I want to definitely thank you as the town manager. Thank you for your dedicated service to the town. I love the camaraderie that we have with each other, so that’s wonderful. It’s good to see that. I appreciate everything!”
After the ceremony, Carrol York spoke with me about his many years with the Windsor Fire Department. York, who turned 94 years old this month, served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber. He flew 27 missions and was shot down three times. “I come home from the service, Christmas 1945,” he tells me, “and then in ‘46 we started trying to get a truck together, with a tank on it and everything.”
Since then, Windsor Fire and Rescue has grown to 21 active members of the fire department, five members of the rescue team, and has become an essential part of the community. They maintain a station with seven trucks: two fire engines, two tanker trucks, a forestry brush truck, a utility truck, and a basic life support vehicle used by the Windsor Rescue team. The department responds to an average of 80 fire calls and 250 medical calls each year.
Windsor VFD holds monthly business meetings on the third Tuesday, and training sessions every second and fourth Thursday of the month. They are always looking for volunteers, and anyone interested should contact them at windsorfd@gmail.com or 445-2611.
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Teaching in mainland China was an exciting adventure in a land truly foreign to me on many levels. One that challenged my craft in unforeseen ways and rewarded me in ways I cannot explain. I am going to share with you three things I brought away from my latest adventure, teaching in China… by Ron Maxwell.
CHINA — With more than $3.5 million worth of 2019-2020 expenditures up for approval, change or rejection at China’s April 6 town business meeting, voters focused on $17,700 – a $13,700 difference between the lowest and highest amounts proposed for the volunteer fire departments and $4,000 to increase the five selectmen’s annual stipends from $1,000 to $1,800…
VASSALBORO — Vassalboro selectmen decided at their April 4 meeting to ask the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) to include new sidewalks in North Vassalboro as part of the Route 32 (Main Street in North and East Vassalboro villages) rebuilding project…
VASSALBORO — In preparation for Vassalboro’s June 3 annual town meeting and June 11 local elections, signed nomination papers for positions on the board of selectmen and the school board are due at the town office by noon Friday, April 12…
VASSALBORO — Vassalboro Budget Committee members reviewed an updated draft of the 2019-2020 municipal budget and re-discussed parts of the school budget at their April 4 meeting, but neither was the highlight…
VASSALBORO — The annual meeting of the Vassalboro Public Library Association will be held on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this meeting…
CHINA — The Seigars family, of Palermo, expresses its thanks to the community for supporting them in their efforts to raise funds for Jacob Seigars, a 14-year-old student at Erskine Academy, in South China…
CHINA/PALERMO — Call some of your neighbors to plan a roadside cleanup on the weekend of April 20-21 as Earth Day is April 22. We appreciate your labors and time to help keep China, Maine, green and clean…
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WINSLOW: THE WATERVILLE STAMP CLUB will be holding its Spring Show, Sat., April 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Winslow’s MacCrillis-Rousseau VFW Post #8835, on Dunbar Rd. FMI: 872-7579.
FAIRFIELD – Michael Stanley Sr., 49, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer campus, in Waterville. He was born September 4, 1969, in Waterville… and remembering 8 others…
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SCORES & OUTDOORSby Roland D. Hallee | Groundhogs, Marmota monax, also known as woodchucks, are a rodent, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. It was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758…
REVIEW POTPOURRIby Peter Cates | Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera (April 11, 1916 – June 25, 1983) was born in Buenos Aries, Argentina, to a Catalan father and Italian mother. In addition to composing a huge legacy of his own music in different forms, he taught much of his life…
I’M JUST CURIOUSby Debbie Walker | Some of you know that I have written some fairy stories, 21 at last count. I know it will sound strange but I find my writing is assisted by what I happen across for critters (toys)…
SOLON & BEYONDby Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percy | Received an e-mail from Linda French which is very important. People seem to be having trouble with the new location of the food cupboard. It has been moved to 120 Pleasant Street, in Solon…
FOR YOUR HEALTH(NAPSI)—Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem, affecting an estimated 30 million adults in the United States. Yet more than nine out of 10 people who have kidney disease don’t know they have it. The sooner you find out you have kidney disease, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or delay serious health problems…
(NAPSI)—Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious health problem, affecting an estimated 30 million adults in the United States. Yet more than nine out of 10 people who have kidney disease don’t know they have it. The sooner you find out you have kidney disease, the sooner you can take steps to prevent or delay serious health problems.
CKD means your kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood the way they should. Kidney damage can cause wastes to build up in your body and can lead to other health problems such as anemia, bone disease and heart disease. You can have CKD without any symptoms, especially in the early stages of the disease, and over time it may lead to kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you will need dialysis or a kidney transplant to maintain your health. You can’t reverse progressive kidney damage but you may be able to avoid or delay dialysis or a kidney transplant with medications and lifestyle changes.
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of kidney failure, you are at risk for kidney disease. An estimated one in three people with diabetes, and one in five adults with high blood pressure, have CKD. Therefore, it’s important for people who are at risk for the disease to get tested.
Testing for kidney disease is simple—it involves a blood test and a urine test. Your health care provider uses a blood test to check how well your kidneys are filtering your blood and a urine test to check for protein in your urine.
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of kidney failure, talk with your health care provider about kidney disease. Stay informed and ask for the results of your kidney tests. You can start the conversation with your health care provider by asking these three questions:
If you don’t have kidney disease but are at risk for it, your health care provider may suggest ways you can keep your kidneys healthy. Here are some steps you can take to protect your kidney health:
For more information about kidney disease, kidney failure, diabetes and more, visit the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) website at www.niddk.nih.gov.
The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice April 11, 2019
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.
2019-064 – Estate of RONALD M. HARRIS, late of Madison, Me deceased. Nash A. Dsylva, 4736 East Salle Drive, Batavia, NY 14020 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-066 – Estate of STEVEN J. GENTILI, late of Mercer, Me deceased. Angela Gentili, 2500 Level Hill Road, Palermo, Me 04354 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-070 – Estate of JAMES W. YORK, JR., late of Pittsfield, Me deceased. Matthew J. York, 11 Sequoia Lane, Scarborough, Me 04074 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-071 – Estate of TIMOTHY W. PROVENCHER, late of Cornville, Me deceased. Nikki L. Provencher, 1350 Molunkus Road, Cornville, Me 04976 and Joshua P. Provencher, 1350 Molunkus Road, Cornville, Me 04976 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2019-073 – Estate of DALE G. POULIN, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Sheila Poulin, 28 Dawes Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-074 – Estate of BETH E. CHAPPO, late of Cornville, Me deceased. Gwendolyn L. Pomerleau, 227 Moores Mill Road, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-079 – Estate of JOHN W. HLADINEC, late of Athens, Me deceased. Maureen C. Hladinec, 1048 Mayfair Drive, Rahway, NJ 07065 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-082 – Estate of CAROLYN L. WAUGH, late of Solon, Me deceased. Frances W. Flick, PO Box 3, Athens, ME 04912 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-085 – Estate of HARRY W. DIXON, JR., late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Carol Corson, 17 Chandler Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-086 – Estate of GARY A. MALBON, late of Madison, Me deceased. Troy A. Malbon, 69 Anthony Avenue, Topsham, Me 04086 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-091 – Estate of BARBARA GRIFFETH, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Alan J. Griffeth, 40 St. James Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-093 – Estate of THOMAS J. SEAMON, late of Starks, Me deceased. Angel M. Vinton, 181 Marston Road, Gardiner, Me 04345 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-094 – Estate of ALVERNA E. MURRAY, late of Cornville, Me deceased. Angela Wentworth, 649 Mutton Lane, Clinton, Me 04927 and Richard Bunt, 1726 East Ridge Road, Cornville, Me 04976 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2019-072 – Estate of MICHAEL C. HANDY, late of Harmony, Me deceased. Adrianna Handy, 410 Ripley Road, St. Albans, Me 04971 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-095 – Estate of ROBERT A. CARIGNAN, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Mary Fortier, 51 Halifax Street, Winslow, Me 04901 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-096 – Estate of ALEXANDRINE M. WHITTEMORE, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. James G. Whittemore, PO Box 534, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-098 – Estate of EUGENE V. HUTCHINS, late of New Portland, Me deceased. Margaret Warman, 21 Turkey Lane, Orrington, Me 04474 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-102 – Estate of JANASE M. RICH, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Bobbi-Jo Rich, 445 n Dixmont Road, Troy, Me 04987 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-106 – Estate of DOREAL B. BAKER, late of New Portland, Me deceased. Danielle A. Rawson, PO Box 134, New Portland, Me 04961 appointed Personal Representative.
2019-107 – Estate of MARY HELEN THORNE, late of St. Albans, Me deceased. James T. Thorne, 44 Corinna Road, St. Albans, Me 04971 appointed Personal Representative.
To be published on April 11, 2019 & April 18, 2019
Dated: April 8, 2019 /s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(4/18)
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 April 24, 2019. 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.
2019-077 – Estate of JAKOB BENJAMIN GRASS. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by Patrice Harris, 157 Middle Road, Fairfield, Me 04937 requesting minor’s name be changed to Jakob Benjamin Harris for reasons set forth therein.
2019-080 – Estate of CHRISTOPHER THOMAS BREINGAN, Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Christopher Thomas Breingan, 54 Hathaway Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 requesting his name be changed to Christopher Charles Cole for reasons set forth therein.
2019-090 – Estate of ELIZABETH MEGYESE KING, Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Elizabeth Megyese King, 390 Russell Road, Madison Me 04950 requesting her name be changed to Elizabeth Megyese for reasons set forth therein.
2019-099 – Estate of AMBER CAROLYN SHEPPARD. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Amber Carolyn Sheppard of 20 Island Avenue, Fairfield, Maine 04937 requesting that her name be changed to Amber Carolyn Willett for reason set forth therein.
2019-100 – Estate of JOSIE LIBBY. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Josie Libby, 266 Main Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 requesting her name be changed to Josie Kathryn Libby for reasons set forth therein.
2019-101 – Estate of JAYDEN CHARLES THOMAS SZABO, minor of Pittsfield, ME 04967. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by petitioner Jessica Lary, 129 Greeley Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 requesting minor’s name be changed to Jayden Everett Hunter Lary for reasons set forth therein.
2019-103 – Estate of SCOUT GRACE CLAYTON, minor of Cornville, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by petitioners Bethany and Austin Clayton, PO Box 451, Skowhegan, ME 04976 requesting minor’s name be changed to Scarlett Grace Clayton for reasons set forth therein.
Dated: April 8, 2019
/s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(4/18)
by Debbie Walker(This is a ‘memory’ column with a few notes added at the end.)
The other day my mom stopped in with one of my aunts, a cousin and two great-cousins. Poor Ken, we are a rather loud family when together. Even poor Benji, our grumpy old Shit-zu, reacted by barking at us because he doesn’t like loud.
Some of you know that I have written some fairy stories, 21 at last count. I know it will sound strange, but I find my writing is assisted by what I happen across for critters (toys). Recently, I was given a little rabbit (toy) with such a look on his face, his name is now Hiram. His story is running through my mind just waiting for me to write it.
These critters usually sit on my kitchen table until I introduce them by giving each its own story, and add it to my collection of stories. We live together in a way.
When the girls were here, Christy Ray (great cousin) asked me if I was still writing fairy stories. So… we were off in our own little fairy world! Mom certainly came to life on that note! She explained that she has had three adult children and one who is a forever child. Guess who she meant, with me sitting here showing Christy Ray (16) my latest critters and thoughts of my next stories.
I will admit I enjoy being “a child.” My grandmother, mom’s mother, told me that we have to grow older chronologically, however, we don’t have to grow up. She was 81 when she told me that! And my grammy wouldn’t lie!
Keep in mind, I work with first graders at school and I love it. I have this past year’s five, six and seven year-olds convinced (?) that I am only five years old. I turned six on my birthday in January, they insisted. However on the last day of school I became five again for the fall’s children!
I said all that to tell you we all have a little child inside us. Don’t be intimidated into keeping him/her inside and hidden. You will so enjoy the time spent with him/her. Even when your “child” is not front and center, people will be impressed with your child-like enthusiasm for life. I can’t say for sure that we will live longer, however, you will so enjoy your time here!
Of course, I am just curious if you are enjoying your inner child. For any questions or comments I am reachable at dwdaffy@yahoo.com sub: inner child. Thanks for reading!! Don’t forget to check us out online!
Play, laugh, sing and dance: Look at things with child-like wonder and you’ll never be old!
The cure for boredom is curiosity; there is no cure for curiosity. (I’m counting on this one!)
“Intelligence is knowing that tomato is fruit. Wisdom is not putting a tomato in a fruit salad. Philosophy is wondering if ketchup is a smoothie.” (by Miles Kington)
There is no such thing as too much sparkle! Just ask some first graders (and me of course!)
Thanks for reading.
Charles Rosen
by Peter CatesString Quartets 1 and 2
Henschel Quartet; Arte Nova-ANO 721250, cd, recorded December 9, 10 and 14, 1999.
Alberto Ginastera
Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera (April 11, 1916 – June 25, 1983) was born in Buenos Aries, Argentina, to a Catalan father and Italian mother. In addition to composing a huge legacy of his own music in different forms, he taught much of his life. His students included the well-known Tango composer Astor Piazzolla and classical-pop arranger Waldo de los Rios, whose own 1970s Ode to Joy was a smash hit in the U.S.
The Two String Quartets, from 1948 and 1958, have wild, savage rhythms in the fast movements, haunting mystery and beauty in the slower ones and wondrous moodiness evoking the vast landscapes of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, etc. I have played both works several times this week, enjoying them more and more.The best approach for new listeners is simply to relax and let the music happen.
The Henschel Quartet was founded in 1988 ; its members were three siblings – brothers Christoph and Markus Henschel on violin, sister Monika as violist and cellist Matthias Beyer-Karlshoj. They are still together, except for a different violinist since Markus left in 2012.
2nd Piano Concerto and the Liszt 1st PC
Charles Rosen with John Pritchard conducting the New Philharmonia; Odyssey Y 31529, LP, 1972 reissue of an original 1966 Epic LP.
Charles Rosen
Charles Rosen (1927-2012) was one extraordinary pianist, very gifted writer on music and other subjects and brilliant teacher who crammed several lifetimes into one. He not only played these Concertos well but wrote the insightful liner notes on the back of the record jacket.
at an Exhibition (Orchestrated by Maurice Ravel); Night on Bald Mountain; Vladimir Golschmann conducting the Vienna State Opera Orchestra; Vanguard SRV-117SD, LP, recorded early 1960s.
Vladimir Golschmann (1893-1972) brought a suave elegance to these two works, so often performed with hyper intensity; and they hold their own against the great number of other recordings of them. His 27 years as music director of the St. Louis Symphony from 1931 – 1958 were very accomplished ones and he treated his players as colleagues, getting very good performances on 78 and LP records.
April is EARTH MONTH and time to get rid of the winter uglies along the sides of our roads. If you are able, please take a plastic bag to reuse and a pair of old gloves so you can pick up and then toss into the Transfer Station hopper with the rest of your disposables.
Call some of your neighbors to plan a roadside cleanup on the weekend of April 20-21 as Earth Day is April 22. We appreciate your labors and time to help keep China, Maine, green and clean.
We will have another opportunity Saturday, April 27, for you to plan! It’s the springtime Drug Drop-off at the Transfer Station, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the recycle area. Bag up all of those old/unused prescriptions and bring them over. There will be one of Kennebec County’s Deputies Sheriff’s there to assist and answer questions you may have. No needles or other sharpies can be accepted.
For FREE! we will take in any and all light bulbs on that same day.
The shredder will be back in the autumn of this year.
There is a place on Airport Road, Waterville, where you can drop off TVs you no longer want or need. Ask the Transfer Station attendants if you need more information.
Revenues are down but please don’t stop recycling. Thank you!
Toss plastic bags into the hopper and also reuse them for trash and wastebasket liners.
With spring cleaning time comes, “what to do,” with clean, good condition items. We have the “Free For Taking” building. We also have the box for clean clothes, shoes and purses. Help us to keep that area from disarray. For those who have been looking there are books and puzzles that show up. Children’s toys are very popular, also.
The Transfer Station crew is going for two days of training soon but the Transfer Station will be open its usual hours.
COMPOST IS READY and FREE !
Thank you all who helped to make it. Kevin does a great job getting it cooked.