Legal Notices, Week of April 13, 2017

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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 ..…

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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

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Peter CatesREVIEW 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.

Clarence Jones presented with gold cane as Bingham’s oldest living citizen

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by Marilyn Rogers-Bull

BINGHAM — One evening last week Clarence Jones of Bingham was presented the Boston Post Cane at a surprise event at Thompson’s Restaurant, in Bingham. Clarence is now the oldest resident in Bingham at the age of 98. The cane was presented to him by Bingham selectmen, First selectman Steve Steward, Second selectman Julie Rihard, and Third selectman Gloria Jean Shaw. He was also presented with a pocket watch.

Clarence Jones, front seated, receives the Boston Post Gold Cane. From left to right, First Selectman Steve Stewart, Second Selectman Julie Richard and Third Selectman, Gloria Jean Shaw. Photo by Marilyn Rogers-Bull

Clarence and his wife Dorothy Jones moved first from Flagstaff to Eustis (moving one of the houses from Flagstaff to Eustis with them when Flagstaff was flooded back in 1949.) They then moved to Bingham many years after that. Dorothy died several years ago and when Clarence’s eye sight failed in recent years, his son and daughter in law, Steve and Liz moved up to Bingham with him.

Clarence has two other sons, Tom and wife Insowa, who live in Farmington, and Larry and wife Stephine, who live in Limington.

Clarence has always been a hard worker but perhaps the one he enjoyed the most was working on the annual River Drive, he tells some very interesting events he was in on that job.

The above event when he received the honor of accepting the Boston Post Cane was a complete surprise for him.

For those of you who may not know that the recipient of the cane does not get to keep it in their possession these days, because so many of the canes were lost. The origin of the tradition: Back in 1909, the publisher of the Boston Post , a newspaper, forwarded to the Board of Selectmen in 700 towns (no cities included) in New England a gold-headed ebony cane with the request that it be presented with the compliments of the Boston Post to the oldest male citizen of the town.

The custom of the Boston Post Cane took hold in those towns lucky enough to have canes. As years went by some of the canes were lost, stolen, taken out of town and not returned to the selectmen or destroyed by accident.

In 1930, after considerable controversy, eligibility for the cane was opened to women as well.

SOLON & BEYOND, Week of April 13, 2017

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Marilyn Rogers-Bull & Percyby 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

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Katie Ouilette Wallsby 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

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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!

Letters to the editor, Week of 13, 2017

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Left turn on red ill-conceived idea

To the editor:

L.D. 977, “An Act To Allow a Motorist to Make a Left Hand Turn at a Red Light Under Certain Conditions” was recently voted “Ought Not To Pass” by the Maine Legislature’s Transportation Committee. It was sponsored by Representative Tim Theriault who submitted the bill at the request of a resident of Albion. The individual who requested the bill cited “stress levels that can’t be measured as one waits to turn” as well as “efficiency, fuel economy…time and money” as reasons to support the bill. Neither he nor Rep. Theriault made any mention in their written testimony of the increased accidents, injuries and deaths that would likely result if the bill was passed.

In his written testimony, Rep. Theriault stated, “There have been many times that I have personally been stuck at a red light without a soul around. I see no reason for people to be sitting there idling, wasting gas and polluting the environment when we used to be able to make that turn, before there was a light.” One individual who opposed the bill stated that “it has to be the most irresponsible piece of legislation I have ever seen.” The Maine Department of Public Safety (Maine State Police) opposed the bill. Their testimony stated in part, “Last year in Maine there were about 30,482 reportable crashes. 4,684 of those involved unsafe intersection movement. 1,550 of those crashes resulted in someone being injured and, tragically, 16 people were killed in addition to those injured…. We fear that should LD 977 become law that these numbers would only increase. We feel that no other outcome is possible if we were to allow people to proceed through red lights. Think about the driving behaviors you have seen in your travels. Consider the number of drivers who roll through stop signs even though the law says that you must come to a complete stop and then proceed if it is safe to do so. How long do you think it will take before vehicle operators are rolling through red lights?”

Thank you for this opportunity to present this information regarding the issues and outcome of this ill-conceived and dangerous bill. Thankfully, the legislature gave it the time and attention that it deserved.

John M. Glowa Sr.
South China

They were here first

To the editor:

[I] read this morning in a local paper about the KKK flyers appearing in towns in Maine, especially Skowhegan, and how Native American leader Barry Dana calls the school district and people hypocrites due to the fact that they still will not erase the name “Indian” [as the school mascot] and consider this just as much bigotry as the KKK.

This brings back memories to me when serving in the military and sharing a BOQ (bachelor officer quarters) years ago who told me about being a chief of his tribe yet somehow ended up being drafted during World War II. There are numerous stories back then and now about bigotry against the Native American. Imagine after serving on Iwo Jima during World War II and then get back home and still not be able to buy or enter a beer saloon in your own state. Wish everyone had seen the Code Talkers, a movie about how valiantly Native Americans were as the Japs couldn’t understand their language, so they communicated for the Marines in that era. Must mention their superiors were told never to let one of our code talkers to get captured as the Japs would break their code. Of course, this meant, if necessary, to kill the code talkers if there was a chance of them being captured.

Years ago, I saw a cartoon in U.S. News and World Report showing Pilgrims talking and the caption read, “What would the Indians have if not for us white men?” Well, I thought about my friend of years ago in the BOQ and the stories he told me. With that in mind, I wrote the following letter to U.S. News and World Report:

“Your cartoon was not only tasteless and not funny, but did a great disservice to the Native Americans and with that in mind, please send the cartoonist my answer to the Pilgrim’s question in that awful cartoon – I hate to even call it that. The Native Americans would still have their clear blue skies, pure and clean rivers, abundant with fish, millions of buffalo for his meat and fertile soil to plant his vegetables, etc. But most important, he and she would not be living as second class citizens imprisoned on reservations located in a country he and she both owned.”

Frank Slason
Somerville

Dog Training: Could positive methods ever cause stress?

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TRAINING YOUR PERFORMANCE DOGTRAINING 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.

Obituaries, Week of April 13, 2017

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CONSTANCE L. HUTCHINSON

WINSLOW––Constance Lynette Benner Hutchinson, 95, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017, in Waterville. Connie was born in Augusta on October 12, 1921, the daughter of Perle Leroy and Theodora Sanborn Benner. Connie’s family lived in several cities in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire as she grew up, and she graduated from McGaw Normal Institute in Merrimack, New Hampshire, in 1940. She went on to major in English at the University of New Hampshire, graduating in May 1943 with honors.

While attending UNH, Connie met fellow student and the love of her life, Robert Elmer Hutchinson, of Concord, New Hampshire. Connie and Bob were married on January 29, 1944, by Connie’s older sister, the Rev. Phyllis L. Benner, at the parsonage in Loudon, New Hampshire.

Bob enlisted in the Navy shortly before their wedding and was assigned to submarine duty during World War II. After the war ended, Connie and Bob both went to work for General Electric in Schenectady, New York, and Connie worked there for more than 10 years. Connie eventually joined Bob in his business, Atlas Pool Company, serving as business manager until they sold the company and retired in 1976. Upon retirement, Connie and Bob moved to Maine, living briefly in Belgrade before moving to Winslow.

Bob passed away in 1997. Connie continued to live in Winslow until 2000, when she moved to Berwick, where she resided until returning to Winslow in 2015.

In her retirement, Connie enjoyed weaving and created many items for her home and for family and friends. She also became very interested in genealogy, spending many research hours at the Maine State Library and eventually collecting her own extensive library of genealogical reference books. She was a long-time member of the Maine Genealogical Society. In 2003, she traveled to Salt Lake City with her niece Leslie Kashulines to visit and conduct research at the Family History Library. Her research began with the Benner and Sanborn families but then extended to other New England Families.

Connie and Bob never had children of their own, but they doted on their nieces and nephews over the years.

Connie was predeceased by her parents; and by her siblings, Rev. Phyllis L. Benner, Perl Sanborn Benner, and the Rev. Dr. Blair M. Benner; also by her niece Leslie Kashulines; and her nephew Gordon Benner.

She is survived by her sister-in-law Marie Benner; nieces Blair Sandra Chenard, Susan Benner Wherry, Dorcas Benner Riley, and Tabitha A. Benner; nephews Dana Benner and Dr. Lance Benner; as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at www.khrfuneralhomes.com.

DONALD J. ROSSIGNOL

OAKLAND––Donald J. Rossignol died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born in Waterville September 3, 1923, to Agnes (Bouchard) and Vital Rossignol into a family with 11 other siblings.
Donald served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Italy, from 1944–1946, He was honorably discharged and returned with a beautiful stone carved plaque of the flag raising on Hiroshima which he loved and is still in his home today. Upon his return he worked at Scott Paper Co., in Winslow, for 31 years as a millwright while also sitting on the board for the Taconnet Credit Union, Oakland Town Council and St. Theresa’s church.

Donald and Beula were snowbirds for 20 years and were very busy playing golf, dancing and cruising to California, Hawaii and the Panama Canal.

He loved to problem solve and was busy with his hands building things (swings and picnic tables) fixing things and most especially making his wooden puzzle balls (which he passed along to his family), an activity he learned from his dad. He loved his home on Messalonskee Lake and enjoyed boating and fishing on the lake as well.
Donald was predeceased by his first wife, Yvette (Gadboury) Rossignol and mother of his children, Bonnie Clukey and husband Russell, of Florida, Gail Lewis and husband Allen, of Oakland and Peter Rossignol, of Florida, who survive him.

He is also survived by his wife, Beula (Zimba) Rossignol, of Oakland, and her five children, Larry Zimba, of Chicago, Illinois, Rhonda Cook and husband Jeff, of Oakland, Celeste Nutter and husband Tommy, of Sidney, Jason Zimba and wife Amy, of Sidney, and Zandra Zimba, of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Dennis Clukey, Catherine Powers, Eric Lewis, Rachel Gasowski, Kitisha Croce, Haley Nutter, Dinah and Trenton Zimba; and eight great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville with burial to follow in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville.

An online guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantgh.com

Memorial donations can be made to: MaineGeneral Hospice, Attn: Administrative Director, 10 Water Street, Waterville ME 04901 or: VA VS Hospice Unit, Voluntary Services 135, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, 1 VA Center, Augusta ME 04330.

RONALD S. FROST

OAKLAND––Ronald S. Frost, 80, resident of 10 Lots Road, died Thursday, March 30, 2017, at home on the Shores Farm, following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 7, 1936, in East Monmouth, the son of Wesley S. and Sarah J. Walton Frost.

Ron attended Monmouth schools and worked construction for many years. Ron also enjoyed gardening; you would often find him working the Shores vegetable stand in the fall. He was also handy around the farm with his ability to repair farm equipment and vehicles.

He enjoyed his many grandchildren, outdoor activities, hunting, fishing and road trips with his family. Ron had a sweet tooth and loved to go on long rides with Judy Shores, his companion for nearly 25 years, to find the ripest blueberries and strawberries of the season.

Ron also enjoyed visiting Bangor, Oxford, and occasionally Foxwoods to try his luck at the slots. He had a playful sense of humor (on most occasions) and had an old-fashioned work ethic.

He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth Frost and Wesley Frost Jr.; two sisters, Geneva Robinson and Edna Hutchinson; and Donald “Chip” Shores Jr.

He is survived by Judy Shores, of Oakland, and her family, Jolene, of Sangerville, Richard and Cheryl Shores, of Canaan (Katie and Tyler), Deanna and David Proulx, of Oakland, (David E. and Brittany and their children Bailey and Brooklynn) David T. and Betsey, of Oakland, (Dallas and Samantha): 10 children and 19 grandchildren from previous marriage to Janice Lindholm Frost, of Winthrop; Brenda and Mike Jones, of New Gloucester (Matt), Dean and Diane Frost, of Old Orchard Beach (Troy and Brady), Heidi Butterfield, of Randolph (Erica), Kevin Frost, of Lewiston (Christopher, Stephanie, and Samantha), Eric and Stacey Frost, of Leeds (Zachary and Sarah), Terri and Bill Williams, of Winthrop (Haley and Connor), Todd and Angela Frost, of Monmouth (Kayla and Shayna), Kyle and Liza Frost, of Monmouth (Brandon, Hunter, and Kaitlyn), Chad and Rachel Frost, of Winthrop (Tanner and Mason), and Allison and Jason Ricker, of Poland (Tyler); his brother Roland and Shirley Frost, of Wales, and many nieces and nephews.

To leave a message of kindness or share a memory, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

RICHARD J. MILLER SR.

WASHINGTON––Richard J. Miller Sr., 89, of Washington, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 29, 1937, he was the son of Gerald and Margaret (St. Germain) Miller.

Dick grew up in Providence, attending and graduating from schools there. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Germany during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged after six years of service.

Upon his return to the states he went to work as an ironworker for Local 37 Iron Workers in East Providence, while living in Chepachet. After he and Debra married, they moved to Pascoag, Rhode Island for nine years. He retired in 1995, after over 39 years as an ironworker, and he and Debra moved to Edgecomb. After two years, they moved to Washington, where they have been living for the past 18 years.

He enjoyed boating, was an avid golfer, and loved travelling in his motorhome, but more than anything, he loved spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Debra A. Miller; children, Richard J. Miller Jr., David J. Miller, Tammy F. Miller-McDonald, Heidi M. Abrahamsen, and Eric M. Foley; siblings, Gerald Miller and Fern Martin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Condolences, and messages for the family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

ALBERT W. ALTHENN

CHINA––Albert Ward Althenn, 71, of China, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2017. Al was born in Borough, New York on April 27, 1945, to Albert C. and Evelyn (Ward) Althenn.

Al was a long-time resident of Lexington, Massachusetts and China.

Al held many interesting careers over his life span; however, was largely known as being self-employed. He had many passions in this life, including darts, cars, real estate, animals, gardens, China Lake among other interests, including his beloved cars.

Al was predeceased by his parents; and his brother Ronald Althenn.

He is survived by his sister Beverly Mairs; two nephews; a niece; and cousins.

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

Memorial donations can be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area.

SADIE M. PENDEXTER

BENTON––Sadie M. (Peters) Pendexter passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017, following a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sadie was born on December 19, 1927, to Salem and Nazera Peters.

Sadie attended schools in Waterville. In her younger years, she worked at the former Keyes Fibre Co. in Waterville. She also worked at Colby College in Waterville as a waitress. Sadie’s biggest role was being a homemaker to her four children.

Sadie was a longtime member of St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church in Waterville. She also was a former member of the Rosary Sodality.

Sadie loved family time the best. She could often be found in the kitchen, cooking her Lebanese dishes for her loving family. Sadie loved to read in her spare time and enjoyed bowling in her younger years. She was a social butterfly loved by many.

Said was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Doris Poirier; and two brothers, Ernest and Morris Peters.

Sadie is survived by her husband of 67 years, Milton Pendexter; four children, Gary Pendexter and his wife Mary, from Georgia; Curtis Pendexter and his wife Debbie, from South China; Melissa Carter and her husband Lee, from Winslow; and Kevin Pendexter and his wife Erica, from Winslow; three grandchildren, Derek Carter, of Lewiston; Julia Pendexter, from Georgia; and Madisyn Pendexter, of Winslow; one great-grandson, Aiden Carter; brother, George Peter; one niece; and one nephew.

An online guest book, and memories, may be shared at www.lawrybrothers.com.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton Street, Waterville ME 04901.

GEORGE R. STARKEY

BENTON – George R. Starkey, 60, of Benton, passed away on Friday, April 7, from complications resulting from his very recent diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. George was born on April 21, 1956, in Waterville, to Richard and Virginia Starkey, of China.

George married the former Dawn (Harris) Starkey on May 17, 1980. Together they raised a daughter Amy and a son Nicholas. George attended school in China and graduated from Erskine Academy, in China, in 1974.

One of his first jobs was a manager at McDon­ald’s, in Waterville. He later joined the management team of Burger King, in Augusta. For the last 21 years he was an assistant manager with McDonald’s Romad Co. most recently working at the Newport store. For the past several years he also enjoyed his part time job at Galusha’s Market, in Clinton.

The most important part of George’s life was family. He thrived on being around family whether it be on yearly camping events at Beaver Brook Campground, North Monmouth, annual fall trips to the Fryeburg Fair, hosting family Christmas parties, birthday parties, playing outside with his grandchildren RaeLeigh and Cooper or just sitting with friends and family visiting and drinking coffee.

He enjoyed eating ice cream every night and “tried” to annoy Dawn by clanging his spoon loudly against the completely empty bowl! His smile was contagious, his quick wit would always catch you by surprise and his enthusiasm for life was unmatched. He was more than okay with the nicknames chosen for him…HorHay, Hodge, Podge and Red. He never turned down chocolate or a match of cribbage with his BFF Jim Sevey. There are no words to share how we’ll all miss him so much. To know George was to love George.

George was predeceased by his father Richard, his sister Lydia, his father-in -law David L. Harris, his nephew Robert Harris and his dear friend Melvin Hubbard

He is survived by his wife Dawn (Harris) Starkey, of Benton; daughter Amy Starkey and her wife Jamie Routhier, of Winslow; and his son Nicholas Starkey, of Benton; granddaughter, RaeLeigh Autumn Starkey and grandson Cooper Reid Routhier-Starkey; his mother Virginia Starkey, of Waterville; sisters Sandra Keller and Paul, of China and Heide Hotham and Chuck, of China; brothers Edward Starkey and his partner Mark Colonna, of Wilton Manners, Florida, and Richard Starkey II, of China; mother-in-law Doris Harris; James and Donna Sevey, David and Celeste Harris, Danny Harris, Dale Harris, all of Waterville, Brian and Debra Pelletier, of Auburn, DeAnna Bennett and her partner Pete Tait, of Winslow, Darryl and Denise Ames, of Exeter, New Hampshire; any nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles.

Memorial donations may be made to the DBA foundation in honor of his great niece Nadia who has been diagnosed with this life threatening bone marrow disorder. To make a donation by mail, please make checks or money orders payable to DBA Foundation and mail to: DBA Foundation PO Box 1092 West Seneca, NY 14224 Or to donate online visit: ​http://dbafoundation.org/donate/

Services will be held Saturday, April 22 at 3 p.m., at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church, 10 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901.

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

OTHERS DEPARTED

SUSAN J. WILSON, 60, of Waterville, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Oak Grove Center, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by her mother, Barbara (Welch) Wilson, of Waterville.

THERESA D. GUITE, 96, of Waterville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville, following a brief illness. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Joyce Vigue-Morrissette, of Winslow; grandchildren, Derek Vigue and wife Heather, of Fairfield, and Megan Fossa and husband Mario, of Winslow; great-grandchildren Abbie and Lucas Vigue, both of Fairfield, and Emery Fossa, of Winslow.

CONSTANCE V. BEGIN, 92, of Waterville, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at Woodlands Assisted Living, in Waterville. Locally, she is survived by children James Begin and wife Diane, of Benton, Mary Anne Trafton and husband Bill, of Waterville, and Ruth Berglund and husband Pat, of Benton.

LEAH M. COLEMAN, 94, of Bath, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017, at her home. Locally, she is survived by a daughter, Arlene M. Strahan and husband Roy, of Winslow.