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Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Gardiner Artwalk, Winthrop region Cruise-Ins and offers something The Great Race for everyone he Winthrop Lakes region is a great place to visit in this summer the summertime. The many lakes, ponds, and streams T provide a multitude of opportunities for boating, fishing ardiner Artwalk takes place three times each year on the first and other recreational activities. There are also shops, eateries, Friday of May, August, and December and features unique works historic landmarks, and festivals for those who prefer to stay on of art ranging from paintings, drawings, fine art prints and pho- shore. Like other waterfront communities, the town of Win- G throp’s population doubles during the summer. tography to textiles, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. First launched in 2005 by Artdogs studios and a handful of Winthrop was once home to the Winthrop Mills Company which, other area artists, the mission of ArtWalk Gardiner is to increase according to the Historic Preservation Commission, was community awareness and appreciation of the visual arts, to one of the top manufacturers of woolen blankets in the U.S. encourage interaction with local artists and the public, and to Many residents were employed there. The Winthrop Mills Com- nurture a supportive network that also enhances the local econ- pany Historic District has been listed in the National Register of omy. Experience Gardiner through the imaginative lens of local Historic Places. artists and artisans on Friday, May 4 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For Another landmark in Winthrop listed in the National Register questions, email [email protected]. of Historic Places is the Ladies Delight Lighthouse, which is a Summer events starts to kick into high gear mid-May as the small lighthouse on Lake Cobbosseecontee (one of the longest popular Classic Car Cruise-In reopens for the weekly show on lakes in Maine). The lighthouse was erected with the help of two Tipping Point Thursday evenings 5-7 p.m. at the Waterfront Park. Check out oxen transported to the island. The story is told that only one the cool collection of rare cars without heated seats, cd players, oxen could fit on the barge that was used to transport it. As the and automatic windows. Talk with owners as they show with mariners went back to retrieve the second oxen, they reported- Small Business pride a Ford Mustang or Thunderbird. ly found the first oxen swimming back to the mainland. (It was Speaking of classic cars, have you heard of The Great Race? thought to be lonely for the other oxen). The mariners finally got Gardiner will host a stop on the 2018 Great Race. The Great both oxen there and the lighthouse was constructed. It’s the Development can Race, the world’s premiere classic car rally, will bring more than only Maine lighthouse on a fresh water lake. It’s been main- 100 antique automobiles to Historic Downtown Gardiner and the tained over the years by the Cobbosseecontee Yacht Club. Waterfront Park. Gardiner Main Street and The Kennebec Valley While some people are interested in the history found in the open doors for new Chamber of Commerce are proud to help Gardiner play host city Winthrop Lakes area, others are more interested in the lakes, for the race participants and event-goers. The race annually ponds, streams and the natural beauty of the region. draws more than 500 participants who make up the 120 teams Columnist George Smith reported last year that, at one time, – driver, navigator, support team and truck. Food trucks will be there were 39 camps for kids and inns for tourists in the Win- Augusta businesses throp Lakes region. Winthrop is still home to a number of camps on hand to feed the 3000-plus expected crowd, live music and By MICHAEL G. HALL fireworks round out the event. To accommodate the crowds, and lodging places today. Augusta Downtown Alliance shuttle buses will be available to transport people from Gardiner For those visitors looking for a nostalgic place to eat, Fast Special to the Sentinel & KJ High School, which will be open for public parking that day, to Eddie’s Drive-In Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor (located on downtown Gardiner. Route 201 in Winthrop) will revive a lot of memories. Burgers, ant to start a bakery? A cocktail lounge? A sporting goods This year’s route will take drivers on a course that starts in fries, and homemade ice cream are served by a carhop at the store? The sky’s the limit! Here in Downtown Augusta we Buffalo and continues across upstate New York and through drive-in or inside, where the walls are filled with memorabilia W have the retail spaces and the financial incentives to help Vermont to Burlington. The course then continues east to Mount from the 1950s. The restaurant is open April-October. any new or existing business get their feet wet. Washington and across Maine to Gardiner, Augusta, Bangor and Every Fourth of July, the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Our Tipping Point Small Business Development Program is the ONLY Bar Harbor. Commerce sponsors the Fourth of July Fireworks display at program in the Kennebec Valley to offer 0% interest on small business The final legs of the trip will take drivers across the Canadian Norcross Point on . That event draws several loans up to $50,000 or one-third of construction costs. border into Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick, Nova Sco- hundred into town each year. There is also a 5K Race that day If you want to be a part of all the exciting things happening in Down- tia, Truro and Dartmouth before the rally concludes in Halifax. sponsored by the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed. It’s open town Augusta, email [email protected] or call 458- The national vintage-car road race, which will run on Tuesday, to all runners, joggers, and walkers. Most of the course follows 8757 for more information. June 26, coincides with the region’s Whatever Family Festival. the scenic eastern shore of Maranacook Lake. All proceeds are The annual Greater Gardiner River Festival takes place on used for conservation of the Cobbossee Watershed. The registra- Saturday, June 23. Activities run as early as 8 a.m. to as late as tion deadline is July 3 at 12 p.m. See runsignup.com/Race/ME/ New Major 10 p.m. Again this year, there will be several ways to get out on Winthrop/FriendsontheFourthAnnual5K for more details. the river – from boat rides to kayak and paddleboard demonstra- Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival Seeks Artists and Crafters apartments tions. Plans for Winthrop’s 31st Sidewalk Art Festival are underway, changes Historic Water Street in Gardiner will be transformed into a and the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is now pedestrian mall with artists, crafters, and specialty vendors accepting applications from artists and crafters who would like coming happening exhibiting their products from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Throughout the to take part in the event. day, there will be entertainment and childrens’ activities at Gar- The festival will be held Saturday, August 18th, from 9 a.m. diner’s Waterfront Park. until 3 p.m. in downtown Winthrop. to Water at Colonial Festival organizers have continued to find ways to celebrate Last year, the festival included live music and food from local life on the – both on land and water. Most restaurants and drew hundreds of people to downtown Winthrop. Street activities are free to the public, thanks to the area’s generous Ribbons and prizes will once again be given for Best in Show, Theater sponsors. The evening concludes with fireworks. Best Artist and Best Crafter. This year, the Chamber hopes to add several new artists, Developers of a historic four- You may have noticed a flurry increase community involvement and offer a variety of enter- building block space on Water of activity recently at the Colonial tainment and refreshments. For more information: call 207-377- Street are planning to add 23 Theater, but did you know that this 8020 or email [email protected]. units, along with amenities that activity is the first step to a major The early registration discount for applications received before will include an office co-working change? June 15th is $50; after June 15th, the fee is $60. The final space, a gym, a restaurant and Beginning in March, construc- deadline for registration is August 1. retail space. tion crews began the process of The Bailey Library in Winthrop offers a number of weekly Previously used for offices, the abatement by removing the last groups including an open ukulele group, an acoustic (open 43,000 square-foot space will bit of asbestos from the grounds music) group, and other clubs for kids including a Pokémon Card house apartments ranging from of the theater. Gary Peachey, head Club every Monday at 3:30 and a Craft Time every Tuesday at mid-market rate to high-end, and of the Building Committee for 3:30 p.m. There’s a youth craft hour every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. will be the largest residential Augusta Colonial Theater noted Check out their schedule online at baileylibrary.org. construction to occur downtown that asbestos had long mixed with since the completion of the lofts debris and dust on old tanks and at the old Ferrell’s building at on metal items beneath the main The Communities of the Winthrop Lakes Region 283 Water St. floor, hindering efforts to repair “We believe there should be an and resurface the gaping hole MOUNT VERNON opportunity for everybody to live near the stage. Mount Vernon is a rural town with a year-round population of in a good place,” said Andrew Now, however, with the abate- around 2,000 residents. LeBlanc, a managing partner of ment process begun, the theater Located about 20 miles northwest of Augusta, about one-third Mastview Development which is can once again resume construc- of the town’s housing units are seasonal properties with front- overseeing the project. tion and make the substantial age on Echo Lake, Torsey Pond, Long Pond, Parker Pond, Flying If all is approved, construction repairs necessary to the subfloor, Pond, Minnehonk Lake or one of the other smaller ponds within is planning to break ground this a significant change that will forev- the town boundaries. The major highway route through town is summer and the building will er alter the look of the theater and Maine Route 41. be ready for occupancy by April signify yet another step towards Mount Vernon consists of a small commercial village home 2019. full revitalization. to several small locally-owned novelty shops, a cafe, the Fire Station, the Post Office, and a traditional Maine country store. It also includes town-owned access to Minnehonk Lake in the middle of the village area. The activity and economy of the town increases greatly during the summer months as owners from outside town and outside Maine flock to their waterfront camps and cottages for summer recreation. But even in the summer, Mount Vernon retains its small-town, rural qualities that its resi- dents harbor and cherish.

MANCHESTER Settled in 1775 and incorporated in 1850, Manchester is located immediately west of Maine’s capital city of Augusta and also offers easy access to the abutting Kennebec River city of Colonial Hallowell. It has a year-round population of approximately 2,500. Theater While it still has active agricultural properties, Manchester undergoes major renovations. More COMMUNITIES, Page 2 2 Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Advertising Supplement • Kennebec Journal

growing system of walking and and dance at the Performing towards children and families. hiking trails on a variety of Arts Center and a multitude Monmouth is also home base Communities town-owned properties. of programs for adults and for TexTech, a global leader in Continued from page 1 In addition to Route 17, children at the Bailey Library. high-tech fabric development other major highway access is Winthrop High School was and manufacturing. In opera- provided via Maine Routes 41 listed as one of the best in the tion since 1904, they produce and 135. state in U.S. News and World aircraft seat fire-blocking is best-known today for its Report’s 2012 guide. material, tennis ball felt, and active business community WAYNE ballistic fabrics and composite along US Rt. 202, which runs Wayne is a small town MONMOUTH materials. east-west through the middle 15 miles west of Augusta. Located approximately The town is also home to of the community, and for its Wayne’s population of around halfway between Augusta and local banks, eateries and substantial frontage on Cob- 1,200 doubles in the summer Lewiston/Auburn along Route convenience stores. The town bosseecontee Lake. as visitors from all over the 202, Monmouth has a popu- is currently engaged in down- Local businesses are a country come here to swim, lation of around 4,000 which town redevelopment efforts. veritable potpourri - with a sail and paddle in seven water grows during the summer mix that includes conveni- bodies, including Androscog- months as residents take FAYETTE ence stores, car dealers, a gin Lake and Berry Pond, pick advantage of properties along The Town of Fayette is 18 car wash, a commercial and strawberries and blueberries the shores of Cobbossee Lake, miles northwest of Augusta residential glass company, gift and enjoy fresh, seasonal food , Sand and 10 miles east of Liv- shops, a bank, a lakeside mo- from local farms. Pond, Cochnewagon Lake, and ermore Falls, which lies in tel, an antiques mall, a paving A classic New England Wilson Pond. Androscoggin County. Fayette company, contractors, pizza village, Wayne is a close-knit The town has a small com- is rural and a seasonal resort, and sandwich shops, the first community with two church- mercial district that is current- with Echo Lake, Lovejoy Pond, retail fireworks store in Maine, es, a library and a recreation ly undergoing some renovation Parker Pond, David Pond and and the venerable Augusta center that offer enriching pro- and revitalization efforts. Tilton Pond, and at least eight Country Club golf course. grams year-round. There are Local agricultural is a strong smaller ponds within its rough- The lakeshore community several specialty shops and focus in the region, with farms ly 30 square miles. With a on the Cobbosseecontee Lake Julian’s General Store that producing a wide variety of population of about 1,100 that includes a yacht club which boasts homemade breads, produce, animal products, doubles in the summertime, is said to be the oldest active soups and deli take-out, as time as people flock to the Mill towns, Winthrop has a Christmas trees and maple Fayette remains a scenic, rural inland-water yacht club in the well as a large selection of shores of Cobbosseecontee, diverse economy and features products. community with no specific United States. The club built wine and beer. Annabesacook and Marana- high-tech, light manufactur- Cumston Hall, built in the village center. Every summer a lighthouse on a prominent Opportunities to rent prop- cook Lakes, as well as several ing, medical and professional Queen Anne style in 1900, Echo Lake comes alive as ledge in the Lake’s North Bay erty for a week or the season sizable ponds. It has a vibrant services, tourism and recrea- currently houses the town’s Camps Winnebago and Vega in 1908 and proudly continues abound and visitors can enjoy downtown Main Street area tional businesses and several Library, space for communi- host hundreds of young boys to maintain and operate it a peaceful stay that is a short that offers eateries, shops, local farms that provide food ty gatherings and renowned and girls and anglers, boaters today. It is said to be the only drive from fine restaurants, ball fields, tennis courts, a at their farm stands, local Theater at Monmouth. The and during the winter, snow- continuously-operating land- the mountains and other artis- skate park, town beach, the farmers’ market and nearby Theater draws audiences from mobilers and Nordic skiers locked lighthouse in Maine tic and recreational entertain- Norcross Point waterfront park restaurants. Winthrop draws across Maine to its widely-ac- enjoy traveling the landscape. today, flashing its beacon 365 ment. Wayne is accessed via and a public boat launch. With shoppers from the surround- claimed seasonal performanc- Fayette is accessed via days a year. Route 133. several navigable water bod- ing towns and commuters that es ranging from traditional Maine Route 17 and is adja- In addition to US 202, other ies, the Mt. Pisgah trail and travel between the Lewiston/ Shakespeare to those geared cent to Wayne and Readfield. major highway routes in Man- WINTHROP quiet country roads within the Auburn and Augusta corridor chester include Maine Routes Settled in 1771 and located roughly 31-square-mile area, on Route 202. Additional road 11 and 17 and 100. about 10 miles West of Augus- Winthrop offers residents and access is provided by Maine ta, Winthrop is a business and visitors alike plenty of oppor- Routes 133 and 41. READFIELD service center for the West- tunity year-round to embrace Winthrop also offers a free Readfield is located about ern Kennebec region. It has the town’s slogan, We Play summer concert series, 10 miles from the State a population of about 6,200 MAINTENANCE Outside. sidewalk art festival, holiday RESTORATION • SALES House in Augusta and offers that swells in the summer- One of Maine’s traditional parades, live music, theater a mixture of small town and rural community life. With a Have an old car in the barn? year-round population of about FOSHAY-CARLTON Give Roy a call to discuss! 2,500, it also serves as a CARDS & GIFTS summertime home to own- RouteR 202,202 WiWinthrop h 207-377-2076 ers of waterfront properties Why go out of town? www.columbiaclassiccars.com on Maranacook Lake, Torsey We have quality gifts for all ages. Pond and Lovejoy Pond. Quality Stuffed Animals, Readfield is home to three Camp Decor, Jewelry, Cards distinct “village” areas. 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Foshay-Carlton Cards and Gifts shop still happily serving customers By WANDA CURTIS so very affordable and popular Correspondent jewelry lines. “We sell Silver Forest (jewelry) fter 47 years in busi- from Vermont which is mostly ear- ness as the owners of rings,” said Carlton. “We also sell A Foshay-Carlton Cards and Lovell Designs from Portland.” Gift Shop, Fred and Ann Carlton The shop specializes in gifts enjoy the business as much as for weddings, anniversaries, and ever. Ann Carlton said that what holidays. In addition to jewelry, she enjoys the most are the peo- candles, and cards, patrons can ple that she meets and being able also find stuffed animals, mugs, to provide them with the type of novelty pillows, holiday items, gifts and cards they’re looking for. adult coloring books and puzzles. “It always pleases me when She said that handbags are a big someone comes in and says seller as well. ‘That’s just what I was looking “We sell Chala handbags with for,’” she said. whimsical designs on the outside The Carltons originally went into of the purse,” she said. “We also business with Ann Carton’s par- sell Donna Sharp handbags.” ents who had previously run a gift Maine gifts and souvenirs can shop in Milo. After moving to the also be found in the shop. Winthrop area, the two couples The couple used to attend a operated an ice cream business, lot of gift shows in Boston but a dry cleaning business and the now they focus more on Portland gift shop. They eventually closed shows. She said they don’t buy the other two businesses. much online and aren’t really While the business has changed interested in learning about com- mertime tourists. ages ready to mail,” she said. Wanda Curtis photo some over the years, Ann Carlton puters at their age so they spend Although many of their regular Foshay- Carlton Cards and Gifts The shop specializes in gifts for weddings, anniversa- said that they still sell a lot of a lot of time with catalogs and clients are older, they have a nice located at 150 Main Street in ries and holidays. In addition to jewelry, candles, and jewelry and candles. They used sales reps. group of middle-aged customers Winthrop is open for business cards, patrons can also find stuffed animals, mugs, to sell Yankee® Candles but now According to Ann Carlton, they as well as some younger ones Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. novelty pillows, holiday items, adult coloring books and sell Country® Candles which are aren’t quite as busy as they were who visit the shop. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. year puzzles. marketed by the man who started twenty years ago but they’re still A bonus of shopping at Foshay round. the Yankee® Candles business. “trucking along,” busiest during Carlton is “. . . free gift wrapping She said they also sell eight or the holiday season and with sum- and we will box up and get pack-

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“One hundred percent of the board contributes to KV YMCA Strong Kids Annual the Strong Kids Annual Campaign and our staff is also very supportive of the campaign. Sometimes Campaign provides scholarships people fall on hard times and need a hand up. It is the generosity of our donors that provides our Y with the ability to provide that.” and opportunity for all TOM WARREN, CEO, KV YMCA By WANDA CURTIS of scholarships. Correspondent One child, among the hun- dreds who have benefited from favorite gathering place the Open Doors Financial Aid in Augusta for people of Program at KV YMCA, is three- A all ages is the Kennebec year old Lilly-Zoe who has a rare Valley YMCA at 31 Union Street. medical condition that affects her From infants to seniors, the YMCA coordination, balance, muscle offers something for everyone. tone, and speech development. “To provide the community with Her mother Tabitha Mc Clay said an inspirational environment for that Lilly-Zoe’s participation in the enrichment of all people, YMCA classes have made a big through social, recreational and difference in her health and learning activities. Caring, hones- development. ty, respect, and responsibility are “My little girl may be 1 in the basis for all that we do” is the 800,000 statistically but all she stated mission of KV YMCA. wants is to be like every other While the funding for general child and she is proving it,” said operations of the YMCA is gen- Mc Clay. “The KV YMCA’s swim erated through membership and and music classes have given program fees, CEO Tom Warren that to her. The swim class and said recently that about 20 per- movement class are good for her cent of their revenue is generated fine and gross motor skills. The through their fundraising efforts music and movement class is including the Strong Kids Annual amazing for her speech develop- Campaign currently underway. ment. She loves going.Thank you Warren said that the annual for providing programs that can fundraising campaign provides allow this to happen.” money for their Open Doors Finan- cial Aid Program, which makes it Summer Programs possible for children, adults and KV YMCA has a full slate of ac- families to participate in programs tivities planned for this summer. that they couldn’t otherwise Camp KV, a state-licensed camp afford. He said that 100 percent located on 70 acres of beautiful of the money donated through preserved land on Maranacook the Strong Kids Annual Campaign Lake in Readfield will be open for is used for program and mem- day campers on Monday, June 25. bership scholarships. Certain Children will have the opportunity donations to the campaign can be to participate in traditional camp designated for specific programs activities such as swimming, boat- important to the donor. ing, arts and crafts, nature hikes, “Last year our goal was field sports, and archery. $240,000 and we exceeded Wacky Wednesdays is a new that,” he said. “This year we Camp KV tradition that will en- raised our goal to $260,000 to courage children and staff to be cover increasing needs for finan- creative and “wacky.” Each week cial assistance.” there will be a different theme According to Warren, more and every child who comes to than 1,500 community members camp dressed according to that received scholarships through week’s theme will have a chance KV YMCA’s Strong Kids Annual to win a prize. Some of the YMCA contributed photos Campaign last year and the entire themes planned are superheroes, Hundreds of children of all ages have benefited from the Open board and the staff contribute be- party in the U.S.A., barnyard bash, Doors Financial Aid Program at KV YMCA to be able to attend the cause they believe that everyone color wars and Hawaiian. many programs offered, including: Camp KV on Maranacook Lake in the community should be able in Readfield, Kindergarten Camp, Julia Clukey Camp for Girls and to participate in programs. Kindergarten Camp the Counselor in Training Program to name a few. “The board and staff believe in For the first time this year, KV the Y’s mission to strengthen the YMCA will be offering Kindergar- Right, three-year old Lilly-Zoe, right, has a rare medical condition foundations of our community ten Camp to introduce first-time that affects her coordination, balance, muscle tone and speech and that means everyone in our campers to the program. The development, has benefited from the Open Doors Financial Aid opportunity to spend time with The Splash N’ Dash is designed community,” said Warren. “One Kindergarten Camp will follow the Program at KV YMCA. Olympian Julia Clukey. The annual for beginners as young as ten hundred percent of the board con- same KV schedule and will allow family campfire and fireworks years old up to the elite athlete. tributes to the Strong Kids Annual children to participate in swim- show will take place on Thursday, Teams of two are welcome. This Campaign and our staff is also ming, sports, hiking, arts and CIT Program ship skills, and be involved in June 21 followed by an overnight event will replace the annual very supportive of the campaign. crafts and more. Kindergarten Another program offered this Kindergarten Camp. Participants campout. Capital Y Tri. Early bird regis- Sometimes people fall on hard Camp is limited to 10 spots summer is Counselor in Training are required to attend all four trants will receive a Splash N’ times and need a hand up. It is per session and is available for (CIT) for teens entering grades weeks of training. Applications Splash N’ Dash Dash jersey. Early registration is the generosity of our donors that kids entering kindergarten this 9 and 10. This program will give for this program can be obtained (425 Swim, 5 k Run) $48 per person or $85 per relay provides our Y with the ability to fall. teens an opportunity to build by emailing the camp director KV YMCA will host its first Splash team. After May 31 the cost will provide that.” For those interested in learning skills that will help them both in at [email protected]. N’ Dash on Saturday, August 11. be $58 per person and $95 per Marketing and Development more about Camp KV, there will the classroom and the workplace. The Splash N’ Dash, pictured relay team. Register online at Director Andrea Lowell also said be an open house on Saturday, The CIT program is four weeks Julia Clukey Camp for Girls above right, will consist of a 425- kvymca.com or stop by the mem- that the scholarship program June 2, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. There will long and will be held during The Julia Clukey Camp for Girls yard swim in the competition pool bership services desk to reserve is critical because it provides be an opportunity to take a tour sessions two through five. CIT will be held June 18-22 this year. and a 5k run along the Kennebec a space. Registration deadline opportunities that would other- of the lakeside camp facility, meet participants will receive training There will be traditional camp River Trail to Maine Housing Au- is July 23. For more information, wise be unattainable to some the camp staff and participate in facilitating group activities as activities including swimming, thority and back through Capitol call KV YMCA at 622-9622 or people. She said that many adults in activities such as archery, arts well as American Red Cross CPR/ boating, arts and crafts, nature Park, ending at KV YMCA. email [email protected]. and children have been able to and crafts, boating and swim- First Aid training. They will also hikes, field sports and archery. participate in programs because ming. learn outdoorsman and leader- The girls will also have the

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“The trip to Saltbox is always relaxing. As you enter the shop, the scent of Candle of the Week makes you want your home to smell like that right away; It’s all about quenching the coffee pot is always going and just walking through the displays gives you every idea you need for your country home.” MELISSA CAMERON TURNER, OWNER, SALTBOX PRIMITIVES that thirst at Damon’s Beverage Mart By KATE CONE “We have a program where if you have a Damon’s Correspondent card, you get an extra ten percent added to the here can you bring your amount of money coming from your bottle or can empties and fill back W up on your favorite deposit. Just come in, fill out our form with some beverages? Damon’s Beverage Mart in Augusta and now in basic information and we’ll give you a card.” Waterville (formerly Jokas) offer Jim Williamson, Manager, Augusta Damon’s that convenience under one roof. There are also tasting events and the chance to donate to local non-profit organizations, sports teams and other worthy causes. Jim Williamson is one of the managers at the Augusta location. He spoke about their redemp- tion facility: “We have a program where if you have a Damon’s card, you get an extra ten percent added to the amount of money coming from your bottle or can deposit. Just come in, fill out our form with some basic information and we’ll give you a card.” There is also a way to give back Photos courtesy of Damon’s Beverage Mart to the local community. Left, owner Donald Damon, at right, Augusta manager Jim Wil- “We encourage local non-profits liamson. and other charities to come in and Saltbox Primitives set up a bottle drive account. That way, customers bringing back put a number on how many. age, Damon’s responds to mes- empties can opt to donate all or “We carry beers from as far sages on their Facebook page part of the money they receive away as California and every- within an hour. Customers can reproductions and home back to one or more of those where in between.” find the answers to questions groups.” As for customers’ favorite like: Damon’s has teamed up with a styles? “IPA is still king, espe- • Can you check the availability local radio station to run a bottle cially now that we’re moving out of a product? décor can create the of winter. New England IPAs are drive at the Augusta and Water- • Can you check the price of a ville stores. This will run until the popular.” product? end of the month of April, and the • Where is your store located? ambiance of yesteryear proceeds will go to the American Drinks •Can I find out more about a By WANDA CURTIS a shop specializing in reproduc- “Trying to support Maine craft- Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Margaritas, mud slides, and product? Correspondent tions. They did so in 2005. ers is a plus and your packages Project. Damon’s has offered to whatever you need to make The Facebook page also an- “The time-worn paint on the will always be wrapped with donate 6 cents per bottle or can other cocktails. It’s five o’clock nounces a multitude of monthly aine is a favorite place furniture, along with the linen vibrant tissue, bags and plenty of to this effort to raise money and somewhere, and if that means beer specials. Click on “Notes” to to visit for history patterns we offer, all help create ribbon.” awareness of “Chiari,” a neuro- cocktails in your house, Damon’s see if your brand is on sale. buffs. From the historic the Old New England ambiance According to Turner, people logical disorder. And those who has what you need to make those Damon’s Beverage Mart M donate their bottle fees will be tried and true Margaritas or Mud (formerly Lou’s Beverage Barn) house where Harriet Beecher of a country home in Maine,” of all ages patronize their shop Stowe wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin in said Turner. “Historical prints because of the personal items entered into a contest to win tick- Slides, two drinks Jim Williamson is located at 75 Bangor Street, Brunswick, to the many historic along with lighting, lanterns and and gifts. She said that “many ets to Lee Brice or Billy Currington said are still popular or whatever Augusta. Call 623-9864. Parking forts and lighthouses that line chamber sticks filled with battery men come in for gift cards, always concerts this summer. is popular among your crowd. available. In Waterville, Damon’s the coastline, to the Maine State tapers, redefine how our ances- trying to get on the good side of is located at 52 Front Street. Call Museum, Maine is bursting at the tors lived in another time.” someone who loves Country Primi- Tasting Events Digitally savvy 873-6228. See their Facebook seams with reminders of the past. Along with serious decorating tives.” Jim Williamson was enthusiastic Truly immersed in the digital page for events and updates. People enjoy reminiscing about options, country cottage, farm- More information can be found about inviting customers in for days gone by and how life used house gifts and home décor are on their website SaltboxPrimitives- tastings. to be. available at Saltbox Primitives. Maine.com. Photos and videos of “If anybody finds us on Face- In an effort to help homeowners Jewelry, purses, Ledgeway Farms their products are also available book, we announce events there recreate the look of those days goat soap and Stonewall Kitchen at facebook.com/saltbox.primi- and Instagram. We just had Rob gone by, antique and primitive gift items are also sold at the shop. tives. from Baxter Brewing in Lewiston shops have sprung up across the Beautiful florals for all seasons come with some interesting beers, states. One of those is Saltbox and stuffed bunny rabbits are including an East Coast IPA (India Exceptional and compassionate Primitives at 290 Eastern Avenue other popular items. Pale Ale). The interest in Maine in Augusta. Candles and country cupboards craft beer is exploding. If it’s local, paramedic care Melissa Cameron Turner, the are their best sellers, Turner said. people want to try it.” To learn more, visit owner, said that she first had the “What makes us different from That includes wine and spirits. DeltaAmbulance.org “We carry Cellar Door Winery, idea of opening the shop “be- other gift shops? The trip to Salt- VISIT US ON Facebook cause of her love for country prim- box is always relaxing. As you en- Dragonfly and more. The same Augusta: 623.4900 I Waterville: 861.4244 I DeltaAmbulance.org itives and all that it represents.” ter the shop, the scent of Candle goes for spirits.” She said that when her husband of the Week makes you want your Do you have a favorite? Call or Scott Laliberte and son Jeremy home to smell like that right away; Facebook message Damon’s and Cameron became interested in the coffee pot is always going and ask for it. If they don’t have it, building reproduction chimney just walking through the displays they’re happy to special order it. cupboards and country cabinets, gives you every idea you need for Damon’s carries so many craft EARLE KENNEY the decision was made to open your country home,” said Turner. brews, Jim Williamson couldn’t

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Family Violence Project joins Nominations for Maine Children’s Alliance 2018 Giraffe Awards accepted with community in the work The Maine Children’s Alliance is now accept- ing nominations for the to end domestic violence annual Giraffe Awards, or 40 years, from 1978- we believe about domestic given to those who “stick 2018, the communi- violence comes through in our their necks out for kids.” ties of Kennebec and actions, and what we do makes This is an opportunity F to say, “thank you,” to Somerset counties have joined a difference. with Family Violence Project When we learn more about the individuals, organi- to increase safety for victims resources available for vic- zations and businesses of abuse, hold perpetrators tims and then demonstrate an that go above and be- accountable, and build effective awareness and willingness to yond to invest their time, community and institutional help, a vital link is created. We energy and talent into responses to violence through may not know, we may never our kids. education, training and collabo- know, the impact of a single act Since 1996, MCA has rative initiatives. or kind word. But the person recognized those who Every single person and every experiencing abuse knows. do extraordinary work business or organization with Every time anyone anywhere on behalf of children in whom we have worked, has con- takes a stand against domestic communities all over tributed to the effort in some violence, we chip away at archa- Maine. MCA has adopted way. And it is surely an uphill ic and destructive beliefs that the giraffe as its symbol more. journey. If any one of us alone harm all of us. for our ongoing efforts to improve the well-being Each nomination is important and makes a dif- were to attempt to eradicate The person who learned that of children, youth and families in Maine. The an- ference in the work we’re able to do on behalf of domestic violence, we would controlling one’s partner is an nual Giraffe Awards program calls attention to the kids. All nominations must be received by Friday, quickly become exhausted, dis- effective relationship tool may achievements of dedicated volunteers, profession- May 30, 2018. The 2018 Giraffe Awards will be couraged and frustrated. learn to question those rules als and organizations who also “stick their necks presented at the Champions for Children Lunch- We know this is how victims and the negative impact they out” for kids. eon on November 15, 2018 at the Hilton Garden often feel when they experi- are having. The Giraffe Awards recognize winners in differ- Inn in Freeport. ence abuse by a partner, over Throughout 2018, Family ent categories including: outstanding individual The Maine Children’s Alliance is a nonpartisan, time coming to believe they Violence Project will continue award, youth award, business award and organi- nonprofit that advocates for sound public polices are solely responsible for what to recognize the journey that is zation award. Past winners have included people and promotes best practices for Maine children, is happening and that they now 40 years along. We hope working in children’s mental health, youth camps, youth and families. alone must find a way through you will continue to choose to Maine businesses that have been generous to To nominate someone, go to our website, me- it. But we also hear stories join with us and with survivors young people, volunteers, educators and many kids.org/nomination-form.php about breakthrough moments, of abuse. Please let us know when victims hear messages you are out there and share of support from co-workers, your stories of survival, of pro- employers, teachers, nurses, viding assistance, of learning police officers, parents and new ways to make a difference. advocates. Visit our website. Follow us on We want to say thank you to Facebook and Twitter. Give us our communities, to recognize a call. Send money, if you have the advancements we have it to share; financial contribu- made together, and to consid- tions in any amount are always ommunity er the path ahead of us. We appreciated! C are survivors who have moved But most importantly, think through abuse and have set our well of the work to end vi- intentions. olence. Believe in it and in We are helpers, across many those who are living through it. disciplines, recognizing a Believe that people can and do onnections shared purpose. We are policy change. C makers and law enforcers who We will see an end to domes- Kennebec Support perceive a more just society. We tic violence. the Maine are educators and faith leaders, It will take our communities Land Trust standing alongside and guiding working together to make it KLT works cooperatively with You Love! those who seek growth and happen. landowners and communities to conserve connection. And we are people the forests, shorelands, fields and wildlife Events in Call us at 207-623-8637 (ad- that define central Maine. who have come to recognize ministrative) or 877-890-7788 Portland Visit tklt.org to find out how we may have used power (24/7 Helpline). upcoming programs and events & Augusta in relationships to control our Visit us at familyviolencepro- Nonprofi t organizations serving the areas partners or our children, or our ject.org and follow us at twitter. 331 Main Street, Winthrop (207) 377-2848 Follow: of Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop employees and we are commit- com/FVP40. @thespringshare ted to finding a better way. Also find us at facebook.com/ www.thespringshare.org

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“It’s great to think that by offering an alternative to bulldozing barns, we’ve saved the equivalent Old barns become beautiful of a small forest. By my rough calculations, we’ve salvaged the equivalent of about 6,400 10-12” objects at Barn Boards and More diameter trees.” BY NANCY P. MCGINNIS BRETT TREFETHEN, CO-OWNER, BARN BOARDS AND MORE Correspondent

my builds. I un-build.” That is how Brett “ATrefethen captures the essence of Barn Boards and More: the unique business partnership that he and his wife, Amy Grant- Trefethen, have crafted over the past ten years. They recycle old barns and other structures before these fade from the landscape, salvaging as much as possible and creating new furni- ture, decor and art from their finds. In the process, they have amassed enough architectural salvage, vin- tage timber and barn finds to open Barn Boards and More offers plenty of reclaimed doorknobs, hooks a retail shop and custom-made and hardware for do-it-yourself repairs or projects. In the back- furniture studio in a repurposed ground are salvaged doors from old houses and barns, ready to be warehouse at 521 Water Street, a upcycled or repurposed. half mile from downtown Gardiner. It all started in 2008, when they learned of an enormous three-story according to Trefethen who left a “I can also plane the surfaces for a barn in Manchester that had already career in education to become the more polished and contemporary, been knocked down by someone self-proclaimed “Materials Acquisi- mid-century modern feeling,” says who chose to use a chainsaw to ex- tion Department… and the delivery Trefethen. tract a few timbers, and then walked Photos by Nancy McGinnis Brett Trefethen and his wife, furniture designer and builder Amy Grant-Trefethen, proprietors of Barn guy.” He also handles wood order “We enjoy working with contrac- away from the mess. Boards and More. Their shop is filled with treasures large and small, from barn doors to church pews processing, which may entail clean- tors to replace old parts or to add “A lot of it was salvageable and we to local railroad spikes now transformed into rustic coat hooks. He explains: “Every year we dismantle ing, trimming, measuring, sanding, rustic elements to new homes,” said hated to see it go to the dump or the and remove structures of various types and sizes. Our main focus is to target barns that are no longer and applying polyurethane coating Trefethen. “It’s amazing how much burn pile,” says Grant-Trefethen. “We usable for their intended purpose but still hold lots of potential in their repurpose value. We still strong- as requested, to the reclaimed barn character one mantel or even a offered to finish the job properly and ly believe that barns should be saved. If they cannot be saved, the historical wood should be salvaged boards that customers can select coffee table can lend to a space.” ended up with a lot of good material and reclaimed for its beautiful appearance and texture. Every timber and board tells a wonderful story from their ever-growing, ever-chang- They take special pleasure and for our own 1805 Mt. Vernon farm- of the agricultural history of our state.” ing inventory. pride in incorporating salvaged items house that we were in the process Customers and commercial with sentimental value – such as of rehabbing.” clients can also order custom-de- wood reclaimed from an old family Since then, the couple has com- signed tables and other furniture barn or homestead – to create new pletely torn down about 30 barns, an alternative to bulldozing barns, ing something old into something as a store backdrop that Grant- and installations made to order useful or decorative items with a and they have “picked” or reclaimed we’ve saved the equivalent of a new. “Everything we come across Trefethen was soon making replicas by Grant-Trefethen in their Mt. built-in legacy, a story to tell for fu- wood and other parts of 70 or 80 small forest. By my rough calcula- has its own story, and that makes it for Patagonia stores as far away as Vernon woodshop. For those who ture generations of family members. other barns and buildings across tions, we’ve salvaged the equivalent so wonderful,” says Trefethen. England and Australia. are not drawn to the appearance the state. of about 6,400 10-12” diameter “I learned a lot from my dad, who Grant-Trefethen is the brains of reclaimed wood with its inherent “We have yet to advertise— old trees,” Trefethen said. was a builder and had his own work- and beauty behind the operation, imperfections and distinct markings, More BARN BOARDS, Page 8 barns seem to find us,” they said. Besides their concern for the en- shop as well,” says Grant-Trefethen, Each barn dismantling can take vironment, they share a passion for who worked in visual merchandising anywhere from a month to a year preserving and restoring “old stuff, for Patagonia in Freeport before Areas of Practice: to accomplish, and begins with an and creating a future for objects starting this family business. 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