China News: Board plans public hearing on medical marijuana facility

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by Mary Grow

China Planning Board members have scheduled a Tuesday, Dec. 13 public hearing on the first application for a medical marijuana facility in town.

Nathan White applied for the marijuana-growing facility in the building that formerly housed Thadius Barber’s dollar store on Route 3. White said he is a licensed caregiver, allowed to grow a state-specified number of plants for himself and up to five clients approved for medical use of the plant.

Planning Board members had many questions about state regulations and White’s plans. They decided to hold the hearing in case other local residents would like to have questions answered.

Security was one concern. White said he has security cameras and door sensors; landlord Barber said the door sensors can be set to call police or White. The separate house behind the commercial building is occupied and the householder will be attentive, White said.

New Planning Board Chairman James Wilkens emphasized that White’s application is for medical marijuana. The proposal has nothing to do with the recreational marijuana referendum apparently approved by Maine voters Nov. 8, pending a ballot recount.

The Dec. 13 planning board meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the town office. Public hearings are usually the first business item. Wilkens was unanimously elected board chairman after Frank Soares said he did not have time to continue in the position. Soares was elected vice-chairman.

On another topic, Codes Enforcement Officer Paul Mitnik said as of Nov. 22, he had not been notified that Parris and Catherine Varney are appealing the planning board’s denial of their permit to use a barn on their Neck Road property commercially for weddings and similar functions. However, he said, a board of appeals meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 15.

Asked by a Neck Road resident whether interested members of the public would be allowed to speak during the board of appeals hearing, Mitnik referred the questioner to board chairman Spencer Aitel.

 

Memorial service set for China resident

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Leroy W. Austin

Leroy W. Austin

Leroy “Lee” Winslow Austin, 75, of China, founder of the China Food Pantry, former selectman and longtime volunteer technical adviser to The Town Line newspaper, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016. He was blessed with a wife of nearly 50 years, a sister, four children, seven grandchildren, and a myriad of friends from all walks of life.

Lee believed in the power of individuals to affect change in the community and the active presence of God in all things.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 2 p.m., at the China Baptist Church, Causeway Road, in China. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the China Community Food Pantry in memory of Lee.

Erskine named school spirit champion for fighting hunger

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Erskine Academy, in South China, was among seven Maine high schools to participate in WGME 13/Fox 23’s School Spirit Challenge to benefit Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine and area food pantries.

The School Spirit Challenge is a friendly competition among high schools to show school pride and spirit while helping communities address a shared, pressing problem—hunger in Maine—through an eight week long food and fund drive.

In addition to a School Spirit Challenge kick-off rally and appeals to the community, a “Fill the Bus” bottle drive was initiated, prompting many donations that yielded over $1,000. The Spirit Challenge committee came up with other creative ideas to raise money as well, including a school-wide dodge ball tournament, virtual food drive campaign, and raffles.

Erskine Academy students

Above, Erskine Academy students who participated in the School Spirit Challenge included, front row, from left to right, Morgan Presby, Nicole Taylor and Dylan Keller. Middle row, Matt Stultz, Russ Sugg, Jake Peavey, Liz Sugg and Parker King. Back, Scott Christainsen, Cody Daignault, Brady Studley and Chris Wight.

The Challenge culminated with the Headmaster Michael McQuarrie, Student Council Advisor Mary MacFarland, and the four class presidents visiting the WGME 13 studio in Portland on November 4, where they were presented with the winning trophy for collecting the most pounds of food—84, 474—the equivalent of 70, 395 meals, exceeding by several thousand pounds the amount raised by the second and third place schools combined.

McQuarrie stated, “The School Spirit Challenge was for a great cause and through it, our community engaged in collective creative problem-solving: we put a significant dent in the problem of hunger in Maine. Through this important initiative, we put Erskine’s values for stewardship, leadership, and relationships to work in a substantial way. I am overwhelmed by our result, and proud of the work, inspiration, and idealism of our young people.”

class presidents

Left, The four class presidents who accepted the award on behalf of the Erskine students are, from left to right, Russ Sugg, Jake Peavey, Liz Sugg and Parker King.
Contributed photos

Erskine Academy students and staff thanks the many individuals, including alumni from across the country, businesses, and organizations for their generosity and good will that supported the School Spirit Challenge with donations of food and money so that many Maine people will receive much needed food.

Week of November 24, 2016

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Maine’s largest community solar farm grows in China

solar farm continues at the 3 Levels Farm, in China

By the end of the year, South China will host the largest community solar farm to date in Maine; 3 Level Farm Community Solar Farm, on Rte. 32. Glen Wall, a resident of South China, is one of the eight members of the solar farm and serves as treasurer of the association. All members of the farm will receive credits toward their electricity bill through net metering in proportion to the shares they own. If someone owns 20 percent of the solar farm, then they would get 20 percent back in credits. “Although I own the smallest share in the farm, I still get to offset carbon and lower my electricity costs,” said Wall. […]

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School board hears reports from AOS officials

Area veterans take part in parade

Board recommends using TIF money on revolving loan fund

Sumo wrestling champions

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An excursion to Orono

Scoliosis, again!

China middle school soccer teams

PAL Senior League season champions

PAL Junior League champions

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Husson U. president’s list

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Carrabec High School first quarter honor roll

Local students achieve dean’s list at UMF

Legal Notices, Week of November 24, 2016

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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 November 17, 2016

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.

2016-277 – Estate of GISELE T. MATHIEU, late of Moscow, Me deceased. Michael Mathieu, 100 Allagash Drive, Oakland, Me 04963 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-278 – Estate of DAVID H. CHADBOURNE, late of Harmony, Me deceased. Nancy A. Chadbourne, 254 Chadbourne Road, Harmony, Me 04942 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-279 – Estate of JOHN A. LOW, late of Madison, Me deceased. Jill A. Low, PO Box 337, Madison, Me 04950 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-280 – Estate of BRUCE M. RODDEN, late of Madison, Me deceased. Elizabeth A. Jablonski, 54 Cascade Road, Wilmot, NH 03287 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-285 – Estate of CAROL M. HUBBELL, late of Palmyra, Me deceased. Calah Tenney, 251 Saddle Drive, Port Townsend, WA 98368 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-286 – Estate of SHIRLEY I. SALINARDI, late of Embden, Me deceased. Marria M. Hoffman, 344 Dunbar Hill Road, Embden, Me 04958 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-252 – Estate of MARILYN A. THOMAS, late of Harmony, Me deceased. William Thomas, 47 County Road, Scarborough, Me 04074 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-289 – Estate of ROBERT E. ADAMS, II, late of Hartland, Me deceased. Tina Seymour, 663 N French Street, Bangor, Me 04401 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-292 – Estate of NAJLA A. JOSEPH, late of Fairfield, Me deceased. Paula Eustis, 117 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, Me 04901 and Tenley Baxter, 1064 Majella Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.

2016-294 – Estate of ADAM DAVID HARVILLE, late of Skowhegan, Me deceased. David A. Harville, 14 Chandler Street, Skowhegan, Me 04976 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-297 – Estate of JOHN J. FRASER, late of Ripley, Me deceased. Dorothy E. Marshall, 28 Nutmeg Lane, North Windham, CT 06256 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-300 – Estate of MARIAH ANNE PACKARD, late of Madison, Me deceased. Richard D. Packard, 156 Chesterville Road, Jay, Me 04239 appointed Personal Representative.

2016-304 – Estate of BRADY P. SCOTT, late of Pittsfield, Me deceased. Emily L. Scott, 181 Library Street, Pittsfield, Me

04967 and Michael B. Scott, 61 Taylor Road, Athens, Me 04912 appointed Co-Personal Representatives.

2016-306 – Estate of MARK ALAN MYERS, late of Anson, Me deceased. Vicki Myers, PO Box 117, North Anson, Me 04958 appointed Personal Representative.

To be published on November 17 & November 24, 2016

Dated: November 14, 2016
/s/ Victoria Hatch,
Register of Probate
(11/24)

PAL Junior League champions

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PAL Junior League champions

The Fairfield VFW-sponsored team was the 2016 Junior League champions. Front row, left right, Bradyn Arbour, Noah Taylor, Cash Downs, Anthony Almeida, Brady Richards, Stephen Peabody and Brayden Roy. Back, Dawson Clark, Gavin Yeomans, Connor Letourneau, Keenan McLain, Daniel Bickford, Davin Bolduc, Lucas Proctor, Michael Hamlin, Hayden Pierce, Jacob Frazee, Connor Mayo. Not pictured, coaches Joe Higgins Jay Bolduc, Allan Richards, Dan Doray, Zouph Downs and Dylan Bailey.
Photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography staff

PAL Senior League season champions

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Yankee Trophy-sponsored team

The Yankee Trophy-sponsored team was the 2016 PAL Senior League season champions. Front row, left to right, Izeck Spaulding, Gavin Lunt, Vinny Fielder, Garrett Murphy, Noah Spieldenner and Aidin Meader. Middle row, Devin Stewart, Benny Ryder, Aaron Craig, Zeb Hannah, James Smith, Dom Jewell, Dom Lancaster and Conner Nutting. Back, Coach Jeremy Clement, Coach Jason Clement, Cooper Blaisdell, Coach Paul Quirion, Zachary Strickland and Coach Cory Nutting.
Photo by Missy Brown, Central Maine Photography staff

China middle school soccer teams

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China girls soccer team

China girls soccer team included, front row, left to right, Elizabeth Hardy, Josette Gilman, Jasmine Crommett, Sarah Praul, Madison Lully, Mackenzie Roderick, Hannah Torrey and Sage Reed. Back, Julia Barber, Emma Jefferson, Emily Clark, Madyx Kennedy, Mikala McIntyre, Kayla Peaslee, Rebecca Morton, Brooke Allen and Coach Carl Peterson. Contributed photo

China boys soccer team

China boys soccer team, front row, left to right, Beck Jorgensen, Gabe Pelletier, Noah Rushing, Wyatt French, Wes McGlew, Brayden Wilson, Noah Ross and Mason Henderson. Back, Colby Cunningham, Hunter St. Jarre, Riley Mayo, Trevor Norton, Nick Barber, Chris Williams, Logan Tenney, Nathan Howell, Jacob Seigars and Coach Colby Foster. Contributed photo

I’m Just Curious: Scoliosis, again!

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by Debbie Walker

I wrote about scoliosis a couple of weeks ago and since then I’ve had contact with a few people about this hateful defect. The general consensus of the topic is that it doesn’t get talked about enough.

In years past it seems that school nurses and gym teachers did an exam that included looking for scoliosis. The state used to ask for this info to be reported. It was stopped around 2008. Doctors now do the check in a school physical.

Do all children have the fall physical or is it done primarily for kids involved in sports? If that is the case a lot of children are left out. And a large number of our parents are not aware of any part of scoliosis.

So here we are! I am asking that anyone who reads this will pass it on. Pass on by the people reading this to parents. We need grandparents, aunts and uncles, family friends, teachers and on and on to pass the word along.

I have knowledge on this only because my granddaughter was found to have the curvature of the spine at 13 years old. We found out due to a friend of my daughter’s noticing how Tristin had a pretty little waist on the right side and down the left it was straight.

First visit to the doc he knew what it was and referred her to a specialist. There are varying degrees to this problem. Tristin’s required surgery, a seven-inch steel rod and six screws. She wore a turtle shell brace and 12 years later she’s walking straight and tall.

A grandson had scoliosis and Mark was only required to wear a brace for a few months and he is doing fine.

However, I have heard from two women who were not treated for this problem. I have to hope that maybe when theirs was discovered not as much was known about scoliosis.

There is one thing I would like to bring up is most of the people were told that scoliosis doesn’t cause pain. You don’t have to talk with many people before you would argue, there is pain.

This is a column with casual references to scoliosis. I am not a medical person. My information came from the grandkids’ experiences. I have spoken to a couple of doctors and nurses.

Please check the information and act accordingly. I’m wishing you all the best.

In the meantime I’m curious about what we’ll get into next! Thanks for reading, please pass it on. Contact me at dwdaffy@yahoo.com sub: Scoliosis Again.

PLATTER PERSPECTIVE: An excursion to Orono

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Peter Catesby  Peter Cates

An excursion to Orono.

On October 29, I made an otherwise rare as hen’s teeth, overnight trip to the U. of Maine’s Minsky Hall to hear a concert by the University Orchestra under its music director, Ana­tole Wieck. The program began with a fanfare performed from the back of the hall by the orchestra’s brass section, who then joined their colleagues for the music of Cesar Franck (1822-1890), Modeste Moussorgsky (1839-1881), and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791).

Anatole Kieck

Anatole Wieck
University of Maine Orchestra music director

Franck’s Symphony in D is a piece that listeners either love, as I do, or detest. It was among the handful of compositions that have continued to be performed and recorded with great frequency, they being the Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra; the orchestral tone poems Psyche and Eros, and Chasseur Maudit; and Prelude, Chorale and Fugue for solo piano. Only the first and third movements were performed because the second had a lot of notes for the harp, which the orchestra lacks (A pianist seated behind the orchestra very skillfully simulated the sound of a harp in its shorter passages, located in the concluding movement and the Moussorgsky Night on Bald Mountain coming afterwards.).

The evening being October 29, Bald Mountain was a most apropo display piece. Its wild dance of demons, goblins and all other Stephen Kingish apparitions that go bump in the night, followed by early morning church bells halting and sending these furies back to where they came from, should be remembered by fans of Disney’s Fantasia. At least this performance utilized the conclusion of Moussorgsky, posthumously edited by his friend, Rimsky-Korsakov, instead of the Schubert Ave Maria that Leopold Stokowski tackily tacked on in the film.

Mozart’s very lovely Concerto for Four Hands, K. 365, received a bracing performance from Gena Raps and her colleague, Kenneth Cooper. Ms. Raps presently teaches at New York City’s Mannes School, part of the New School; has participated at a summer music festival in Winter Harbor; recorded for Naxos, Arabesque and other labels; and studied, performed and recorded with the late, great Artur Balsam. Mr. Cooper is a noted harpsichordist, as well as pianist, who has recorded for more labels than one could shake a stick at; and a noted writer, scholar, editor and gifted re-constructionist, who recently completed a Debussy Sonata, left unfinished at the composer’s death in 1918 and due for recording.

The Orchestra played with roaring enthusiasm and eloquence, coloristic detail and nuance and are a credit to the university. The 160-mile round trip through rain and sunshine; the interesting drive through such previously unseen towns as Veazie, Old Town and Milford, where I stayed in a comfortable kitchenette at the Milford Motel on the River; the partying students engulfing the streets with boisterous, smiling good cheer; and the two fire salami sandwiches I bought at Ledbetter’s – easily the best sandwich I have tasted in years from anywhere, added up to a very good weekend.