Ten-year-old Dillon Whitney, of Burnham, presented the donations he raised at his lemonade stand to the American Red Cross on September 11. Ten-year-old Dillon Whitney, of Burnham, presented the donations he raised at his lemonade stand to the American Red Cross on September 11. Dillon will give $400 to the Red Cross for hurricane relief at its Bangor office at… [read more…]
(NAPSI)—The end of summer is a good time to re-establish healthy habits and back-to-school routines. In addition to dental checkups and annual physicals, pediatric medical specialists recommend adding a scoliosis screening to back-to-school checklists.
Scoliosis, a musculoskeletal disorder that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine or backbone, is the most common deformity of the spine, affecting an estimated 6 to 9 million people in the United States. Although 10 percent of adolescents may have the condition, not all will need care. Early detection, however, can be key to successful treatment.
“Because most causes are unknown, it’s best to find the condition as early as possible to provide the best possible outcome,” explained Amer Samdani, M.D., chief of surgery for Shriners Hospitals for Children®—Philadelphia.
Children and teens with scoliosis rarely exhibit symptoms and sometimes the condition is not obvious until the curvature of the spine becomes severe. Some markers to watch for in a child who has scoliosis are:
• Clothes not fitting correctly or hems not hanging evenly
• Uneven shoulders, shoulder blades, ribs, hips or waist
• Entire body leaning to one side
• Appearance or texture of ribs sticking up on one side when bending forward
• Head not properly centered over the body.
When confirming a diagnosis of scoliosis, a doctor will review your child’s medical history, conduct a full examination, and discuss treatment with you and your child.
According to Dr. Samdani, there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for scoliosis.
“Some cases will just need to be watched; others will need physical therapy, bracing or surgical procedures to stop the curve from progressing,” he said. “At Shriners Hospitals, we offer the whole spectrum of treatments under one roof. We also treat children regardless of the families’ ability to pay, so that often provides a huge relief to parents.”
For more information on scoliosis screenings, care and treatment, visit www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/scoliosis.
Winslow U-12 girls travel soccer team member Kaylyn Bourque playing against Oxford on September 10. Oxford won the game, 6-2.
Photo by Kevin Giguere, Central Maine Photography staff
SCORES & OUTDOORSWe haven’t had one of these in a long time, so it was kind of timely because it happened on one of our last fishing outings of the season. With summer officially ending on September 21, my wife and I are preparing to close camp, so the boat will be coming out of the water soon.
What is it you ask?
A fishing story.
Anyone who has done some significant amount of fishing can attest that sometimes weird things happen while on the water. It can involve birds, mammals, or anything related to nature, including fish.
For instance, a couple of weeks ago while fishing near the large island on Webber Pond, we heard this rather loud splash in the water. In the past we have experienced ospreys go into their kamikaze dive to catch a fish, or a large bass coming to the surface to grab something to eat. On occasion, it could be a loon. On that particular day, that large splash was made by a deer. We don’t know what happened, because we didn’t see, just heard. But the deer was in the water, chest deep, working its way back toward the island. As always, once it reached some vegetation, it disappeared.
But this next one is a fishing story. This is not a fabrication.
We were about to wrap up the fishing for the day, having spent a little over four hours on the pond, when I felt a “hit.” Once I set the hook, I could tell this was going to be a nice fish. I began the process of bringing the fish toward the boat. It was putting up a pretty good fight, finally breaking water and going into its routine of trying to release itself from the hook. It jerked and twisted while doing its “dance” on the water.
The fish wasn’t successful so the struggle continued. As I got the fish closer to the boat, it decided to dive aft. This is when things got really interesting. The bass had managed to get directly under the boat, or so I thought. My fishing rod was completely bent in half, with the tip of the rod nearly touching the reel. At this point, I could no longer pull the fish toward the surface nor take up any more line on the reel.
I told my wife, “Grab the net, we are now in a Mexican standoff.” The fish was pulling as hard from his end as I was from mine. After what seemed like an eternity, the line finally succumbed to the stress, and broke.
Disappointed, I had to investigate as to why I could not land the fish. I figured the bass had to have snagged itself somewhere under the boat. I first checked the side where I have a diving platform. That is the usual culprit. Nothing there. Next, I checked the fin on the lower unit of the motor, nothing. “OK, it’s got to be the prop,” I thought. A quick check of the propeller showed no sign of a fishing line. However, I did notice the anchor line coming across just below the prop, a strange place for it to be.
Closer inspection showed that the hook, with lure still attached was imbedded in the anchor line. I always try to steer the fish away from that area, but this one had decided, with authority, that is where it wanted to go.
Wait a minute! I noticed something else when I saw the hook and lure. I could see eyes staring back at me. I grabbed the anchor and started to pull it up from the bottom of the lake, and there it was. The fish was still attached to the hook and lure, and tangled in the anchor rope. I had actually been trying to reel in the whole boat. The fish was hauled in, and the usual ceremony took place. Free the fish, measure and weigh, photo op, and back into the water. It wasn’t a giant: 18-inches, three pounds, but it fought like a whale.
Another fish story to tell my grandkids, because my friends don’t believe it.
To clarify my column from last week, please disregard any reference to geese and substitute the word “turkeys.” It was an editing error.
The following Personal Representatives have been appointed in the estates noted. The first publication date of this notice is September 7, 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.
2017-219 – Estate of REJEAN LEBEL, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Vickie Gamache of P.O. Box 758, Skowhegan, Maine 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-220 – Estate of MICHAEL RALPH SPAULDING, late of Madison, Me deceased. Ellen Tewksbury, 229 Mayfield Road, Moscow, Me 04920 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-221- Estate of CHARLES W. OLIVER, late of Canaan, Me deceased. Brenda K. Jones, PO Box 361, Norridgewock, Me 04957 and Richard T. Oliver, 397 Phillips Road, Winn, Me 04495 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.
2017-225 – Estate of JOHN J. SHAW, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Debra C. Knese, 44 Wood Street, Fairfield, Me 04937 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-228 – Estate of MARIE M. ALTON, late of Pittsfield, Me deceased. Timothy A. Alton, 236 N Main Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-229 – Estate of GUY B. WORSTER, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Marjory Clukey, 88 S Factory Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-231 – Estate of EDWARD F. GAUDREAU, late of Ripley, Me deceased. Ann Carol J. Gaudreau, 251 West Ripley Road, Ripley, Me 04930 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-235 – Estate of ROBERT E. FOISY, late of Palmyra, Me deceased. Elizabeth O’Haverty-Foisy, 1037 Warren Hill Road, Palmyra, Me 04965 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-236 – Estate of LORRAINE R. GAGNON, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. Richard E. Gagnon, 83 Coburn Avenue, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-238 – Estate of J. WALLACE BISSON, late of Jackman, Me deceased. Constance B. Bouchard, 96 Tenny Hill Road, Raymond, Me 04071 appointed personal Representative.
2017-239 – Estate of JOSEPH J. McNICHOL, late of Pittsfield, ME deceased. Stephen R. McNichol, 412 Morrill Pond Road, Hartland, Me 04953 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-240 – Estate of ALSTON W. RACKLIFF, late of Madison, Me deceased. Lorraine M. Rackliff, 12 Cedar Street, Madison, Me 04950 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-242 – Estate of MICHAEL K. TAYLOR, SR., late of Madison, Me deceased. Michael K. Taylor, Jr., 95 Westview Lane, Oxford, Me 04270 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-148 – Estate of KEVIN TRUDEAU, late of Pittsfield, Me deceased. Marlene Cullity, 122 Waverly Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-192 – Estate of WILLIAM H. HANNAFORD, late of Jackman, Me deceased. William D. Trahan, PO Box 147, Jackman, Me 04945 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-244 – Estate of MARK WILLIAM SCHINZEL, late of Anson, Me deceased. Leif Schinzel, 377 Frederic Corner Road, Norridgewock, Me 04957 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-245 – Estate of BARBARA A. LEIGHTON, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Scott F. Leighton, 12 Baker Street, Clinton, Me 04927 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-246 – Estate of SHEILA M. DOWNING, late of St. Albans, Me deceased. Allen P. Downing, PSC 814, Box 139, FPO, AE 09865 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-248 – Estate of THERESA KNOWLES, late of Pittsfield, Me deceased. Michael A. Knowles, 207 Harriet Street, Pittsfield, Me 04967 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-249 – Estate of DAVID W. FROST, late of Norridgewock, Me deceased. Lois Greenleaf, 1432 Industry Road, Industry, Me 04938 appointed Personal Representative.
2015-250 – Estate of BEATRICE ANNA POOLER, late of Canaan, Me deceased. Robert A. Pooler, 359 Salisbury Road, Canaan, Me 04924 appointed Personal Representative.
2017-255 – Estate of DANNEL LAUREN GOLDSMITH, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Christopher L. Goldsmith, PO Box 125, Shawmut, Me 04975 appointed Personal Representative.
To be published on September 7 & September 14, 2017
Dated: September 1, 2017
/s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(9/14)
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 September 20, 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.
2017-223 – Estate of BROOKE JEAN HAYDEN, adult of Skowhegan, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Brooke Jean Hayden, 30 Winter Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 requesting her name be changed to Brooke Jean Knox for reasons set forth therein.
2017-224 – Estate of TIANA BELLE MUBALAMA. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by Michele Perkins, 6 River Road, Norridgewock, Me 04957 requesting minor’s name be changed to Tiana Belle Mubalama Perkins for reasons set forth therein.
2017-241 – Estate of SAMANTHA JEAN CROCKETT. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Samantha Jean Crockett, 70 Waterville Road, Norridgewock, Me 04957 requesting that her name be changed to Samantha Jean Delorie for reasons set forth therein.
2017-172 – Estate of AMELIA RAE MARIE BROWN. Petition for Change of Name Minor) filed by petitioner Karen M. Dhuy, 7 Wesserunsett Road, Madison, Me 04950 requesting that minor’s name be changed to Amelia Marie Calder for reasons set forth therein.
2017-243 – Estate of ANGELA M. BRUNETTE, adult of Pittsfield, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Adult) filed by Angela Marie Brunette, 187 Peltoma Avenue, Pittsfield, Me 04967 requesting her name be changed to Angela Marie Hallee for reasons set forth therein.
2017-253 – Estate of LILY MAY WHITNEY, minor of Harmony, Me. Petition for Change of Name (Minor) filed by Sarah Whitney & Travis Carr, 143 Wellington Road, Harmony, Me 04942 requesting minor’s name be changed to Lily May Whitney Carr for reasons set forth therein.
Dated: September 1, 2017
/s/ Victoria M. Hatch
Register of Probate
(9/14)
I can’t believe how fast this summer sped by. I personally hate the idea of fall because behind that will be winter. Thirty years of winters in Florida was a nice escape before I came back to Maine winters! Well, it’s a good thing I look at life as a journey to learn! ‘Cause I certainly feel like I am always learning. I believe that is where my “curiosity” comes from.
I know that it is curiosity that seems to have me addicted to magazines. One of my most recent purchases is the latest HGTV magazine. I found the neatest facts about pumpkins:
Did you know that jack-o’-lanterns started out as carved out turnips or beets? (You know of course I may have to try that!) I think carving out a turnip is going to be tough, they are soooo hard! The carving story comes from an Irish myth about Stingy Jack’s ghost carrying a carved out turnip with a burning coal for a light. Just close your eyes for a minute and imagine the sight.
Moving on… the “largest” pumpkin pie was 20 feet wide. Yes, 20 feet wide and doled out 5,000 slices in New Bremen, Ohio. The filling used 187 cans of pumpkin, 2,796 eggs, 109 gallons evaporated milk, 525 pounds of sugar. I love the idea they added 14-1/2 pounds of cinnamon (love cinnamon!), etc.
Also in the magazine was a blip about floating pumpkins! Did you ever think, probably not, I never had thought about it either? My Uncle Royce grew a record sized pumpkin; I would have never thought to truck it down to the lake for a float! On Tualatin Lake in Tualatin, Oregon, they held the 14th year of the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta; the next one will be October 21.
The heaviest pumpkin weighed 2,625 pounds, that would be the same weight as a 2-door Mini Cooper (a compact vehicle). I just cannot imagine no matter how many times I close my eyes!
I have seen so many products with pumpkin flavoring. Have you? Coffee? Oreos? Ice cream? Knowing all of this I have to admit that I was still shocked to see pumpkin flavored Cheerios! Worse yet, I had to buy a box because I knew my mom would love them. I like pumpkin pies but I really don’t know that I want anything else with that flavor.
Then, of course, we will finish with the most famous pumpkin, Cinderella’s carriage! Little girls have been dreaming of this for years and the movie is, of course, a favorite.
I’m just curious what you think of the “pumpkin” stories. Let me know what your thoughts are. Contact me at dwdaffy@yahoo.com, I’ll be waiting. Don’t forget to check out our website. Thanks for reading.
REVIEW POTPOURRI
Rick James
Give It to Me, Baby
Don’t Give Up On Love
Gordy, G 7197F, released 1981, seven-inch 45.
Rick James (1948-2004) hooked up with a group known as the Mynah Birds during his adolescence, one of his fellow members being Neil Young. His music career would thrive but also derail often because of his own self-destructive tendencies to live on the edge – his Wiki bio was sordidly interesting. His almost inevitably early death at 56 was due to a heart ailment.
The above two songs, particularly his hit song, Give It to Me, Baby, are more rockish than Motown/Gordy soul and are captivating on a certain level.
Don’t Stop the Music
You’re My Song
Mercury, 45-76085, recorded 1980, seven- inch vinyl stereo 45 record.
Yarbrough & Peoples
Cavin Leon Yarbrough and Alisa Delois Peoples were both born and brought up in Dallas and, were friends since early in childhood, having met while taking piano lessons.
During the mid-’70s, Yarbrough is touring as a pianist, returns to Dallas where he hooks up with Peoples, returns to touring and they sign a recording contract, hitting the big time in a very big way. Don’t Stop the Music is a compelling soul and dance record, incisively arranged and recorded.
In 1987, after 10 years of success with several more 45 singles and albums, they get married and decide to leave the rat race of Los Angeles and constant touring to return to Dallas. Since then, they continue to write, produce, mentor younger talent and perform, contributing immeasurably to their hometown’s musical enrichment.
Sinfonia Concertante
Igor Oistrakh
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; Viktor Pikaizen, violin; Igor Oistrakh, viola, and conducting the Moscow State Philharmonic; Westminster Gold EGS-8343, LP, recorded June, 1971.
Two of Mozart’s most important works are coupled on this LP and feature very lively, vibrant performances from two of Russia’s finest string players, Viktor Pikaizen and Igor Oistrakh, son of the late great violinist, violist and conductor, David Oistrakh, Igor being as good in his own way as his father in all three instruments.
The two sides of both 45s and the Mozart Sinfonia that are reviewed above are available for listening on YouTube. The Eine Kleine Nachtmusik conducted by Igor Oistrakh is not available but one recorded by his father David Oistrakh is posted along with several other recordings.
A Quarter Auction will be held on Saturday, September 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple Street. Check out this exciting fundraiser that has never been done in this area before! Quarter Auction is a combination of an Auction, Vendor Fair and Luck of the Draw all rolled into a fun time.
Doors open at 9 a.m. Auction starts at 10 a.m. Admission is $2 per Auction Paddle. The kitchen will be open. 50/50 Raffle and various other raffles.
Bring your quarters! Quarters will be available to purchase. All proceeds to benefit veterans programs and local community charities. For more information, call Harriet 635-2051, Fran 696-3726 or Bonnie 772-418-4534, also as an event on Facebook entitled Quarter Auction. Event sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit #39-Madison.
Fairfield PAL football Yankee Trophy team member Garrett Murphy (3), of Fairfield, attempts to gain yardage while Central Maine Pharmacy team member Cole Quirion, of Benton, tries for the stop.
Photo by Kevin Giguere, Central Maine Photography
Fairfield PAL football Sonny’s Pizza team member Garrett Leclerc running down field during opening day.
Photo by Kevin Giguere, Central Maine Photography staff
by Katie OuiletteY’know, WALLS, about all you should say to those who are giving so much of themselves this week is a great big thank you. Why? Well, faithful readers, so many are giving so much today. Question is, who comes first?
We might as well begin at the beginning. Ayeh, Harvey comes first, if you say so. Oh, such devastation those poor people in Texas have to deal with in their futures, but so many people from the East have gone to assist and those who couldn’t make the trip have sent clothes and food to help folks who have lost everything. WALLS, can you imagine having to live in a shelter that has been outfitted with cots, donated blankets, and children ‘wondering’ about their pets and toys.
Now, we have Irma’s going on in the Virgin Islands and heading for our U.S.A. Unfortunately, folks on TV are telling us in “this safe State of Maine” that all those who live in the Virgin Islands that there is little gasoline for cars, water or food for people’s health. And, again, there are folks who feel that their volunteering…from nurses and doctors to anyone who can clean-up and hopefully make people’s houses somewhat livable.
Yes, WALLS and faithful readers, a very hearty thanks! is due……but there is more. Our young people started school this past week, so our teachers and helpers and food service cooks and our faithful bus drivers need our deepest appreciation for taking good care of those we love. Yes, and the principals are there…to guarantee all that a school should be for building memories.
Memories? Well, WALLS, at my age of 87-years-young, I still value my principals, teachers and classmates and we of the class of ’48 still meet each other once a month.
Worry? Well, we have a few of those looming. Our Dean and Donna Ouilette are supposed to go to Haiti for their Church in Bellingham, Washington, and we hope that their plans are not disrupted by Hurricane Irma. They are truly loyal to their church and its efforts in Haiti. Frankly, with so much said about our immigrant-folks and whether they should be allowed to stay in our U.S.A., for whatever you have contributed to our country, thank you!
Y’know, faithful readers, when William Philbrick owned a log drive company, our tourist friends loved seeing the logs floating down the Kennebec and Mr. Philbrick used to “bond” those Canadians who came from Canada for the ‘log drive’. When the job was done, they went back to their families. Well, the immigrants to our U.S.A. came as children with their parents and they dream of their futures, just as we did.
Well, WALLS and faithful readers, column space doesn’t allow more words right now, but, surely, you know others that should have a big thanks……so don’t hesitate to say it when you feel it!
