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The Country Canton celebrates bicentennial in style, Courier with four days of events INDEX Reader Recipe ...... 2 CANTON — The town Movie Review ...... 3 held a four-day Summer Pet Spotlight ...... 7 Celebration to honor its bi- V. Paul Reynolds ...... 10 centennial from Aug. 5 to 8, Classifieds ...... 15 featuring 20 separate events that drew residents of all FEATURE ages. ARTICLES A founders dinner attend- ed by 200 people with con- What’s in a state’s (nick) name ...4 nections to Canton kicked off the celebration on Aug. Is your HVAC system ready for 5. The event was held in a cool weather? ...... 12 banquet tent decorated with flowers, hanging lanterns, and lights, on the town’s ball field. Dinner was fol- lowed by a program hosted by Christine Carrigan and Malcolm Ray, which fea- SUPPORT tured 30 historical items that YOUR LOCAL tell the story of Canton’s ORCHARDS history. The items were pre- AND FARM sented to the audience by STANDS people who had an associa- tion with the item. Present- page 12 Peg McCluskey photo er Victor Leinberger, who Lucas Vantuinen leads the parade with an American flag; carrying the banner are Sarah Frank and Jason Lee. holds Canton’s Boston Post Cane as the town’s oldest Howes. Friday ended with noon, a draft horse and pony on the pump organ and a Other events were a fire- resident, made the first cut Cow Chip Bingo, a street show was held at Boon- scripture read by Canton man’s muster, a recognition into a cake decorated with dance at the boat launch docks Farm, followed by a United Baptist Church pas- and remembrance event, Canton’s bicentennial logo. attended by 300 people and fundraising dinner served tor Kathy Saarinen and a Canton HAVING HEARING Other activities during fireworks. by the 4-H Club at Conant sermon by Eva Thompson. gPage 8 QUESTIONS? the celebration included an Saturday’s events includ- Acres. That evening, music exhibit of the historic items ed a festival at the town and food was featured at at the Canton Historical So- park, with a craft and ven- the ball field, including live ciety, a baked goods sale for dor fair with kids’ activ- music and dancing. picnickers by Canton Unit- ities, artists, entertainers, Sunday morning started ed Baptist Church at the artist demonstrations and off with a pancake break- park, story time and fairy food. A parade down Main fast at the ball field, hosted houses along the Whitney Street kicked off at 11 a.m. as a fundraiser by the Girl RED MAPLE Brook Trail, and a trolley After the parade, several of Scouts. 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Tickets are more than $160,000. Lewiston. Events will aim emy’s history. Three St. required for the brunch. Recipients include: to inspire returns, reunion, Dom’s athletic teams will For information on Bonney Fund Scholarship — $64,000 to 46 applicants. and reminiscence. host games – girls soccer tickets for the dinner and Kilgore Fund Scholarship — One $4,000 scholarship. The schedule includes: at 10 a.m., field hockey at brunch visit saintdomi- Edgecomb-Knight Fund — One $2,500 scholarship. Friday, Sept. 24 10:45 a.m., and boys soc- nic.aware3.net/form/yg- Prince Fund — Three scholarships totaling $6,200. An anniversary dinner cer at noon. In the after- b2LQ5yv or contact Ni- Young Fund — Seven $5,000 scholarships. will be held at the Auburn noon, the boys’ and girls’ cole Nadeau Adams, class For the first time, the Chenard Family Scholarship — the Apple campus, 121 Gracelawn soccer teams will square of 2000, at 207-782-6911, legacy of educator and mentor Elaine Chenard — bestowed Ave., with food provided off against St. Dom’s- al extension 2108, or nicole. $5,000 scholarships to Emelia Bowie, Adryen Cummins, Ni- by Cook’s Lobster & Ale ums. All of the events on adams@portlanddiocese. kolai Krebs, Colby Leavitt, Ashton Lyons, Garrett Mollica House of Bailey Island, Saturday are free to at- org. She is also the contact and Leonie Quimby. Squares owned by Jen Dube Char- tend. for those who would like For the academic year 2021/2022, the Trustees have ap- boneau ’91. The dinner Sunday, Sept. 26 to participate in the varsi- proved $102,000 for LAHS staff proposals. This includes will include live music The 80th Anniversary ty vs. alum soccer games. funds for Arts Gala, Summer Institute, honors banquet, lan- Submitted by: Crystal Hotham, Turner from the Moon Dawgs, Mass will be celebrated Founded in 1941, St. guage programs and an investment of $35,000 for media lab/ featuring 1966 St. Dom’s at the Basilica of Saints Dom’s was originally a video production. Ingredients: classmates Roger Mi- Peter & Paul in Lewiston high school, but began Additionally, the Barbara Fraser Csavinsky Fund will • 1- 3/4 cups Sugar chaud and Bob Roy. at 10:30 a.m. All are wel- welcoming students from award $13,200 for SAT/MEA achievements. Finally, mon- • 2 cups Flour Saturday, Sept. 25 come. Following the cele- pre-kindergarten through ies remain available for individual summer enrichment pro- Submitted photo St. Dom’s Auburn cam- bration, a brunch will be grade eight in 2010. grams; interested parties may contact Mary Briggs for details. This plaque was recently installed at Leavitt Area High School to commemorate the life and work of Elaine Chenard. • 2 tsp. Cinnamon For more details or information about the Trustees of • 1 tsp. Baking powder Leavitt Institute, contact Tim Doyle, Pauline Beale, Darren The Trustees of Leavitt Institute support the needs of ed- million resulting from the generosity of many benefactors • 1/2 tsp. Salt Hartley, George Richardson, Mary Briggs, Harry Ricker, ucation over and above that provided by MSAD 52. Found- over the years. The unds generate financial support for many • 3 Eggs Optimist Clubs offering free John Kimball, Aimee Goodwin, Dawn Youland, Chris De- ed in 1901 by James Madison Leavitt, with an initial gift of school activities and projects, including multiple scholar- • 3/4 cup Vegetable oil Merchant, David Shaw. $100,000, the Trustees currently manage approximately $10 ships, grants and prizes awarded each year to Leavitt students. 2 cups Cubed Apples MOVIE REVIEW Directions: Constitutions to schools Mix all ingredients together. Batter will be AUBURN — A federal In conjunction with Con- tutions that can be used in thick. Spread into a greased 9x13 pan. law passed in 2004 requires stitution Day, The Optimist the classroom or for home that all schools that receive Clubs of Lewiston/Auburn, studies. 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The desert’s surface lopsided win over the Cougars (0-0). was covered with a layer of the precious metal prospectors could scrape up with a shovel. Today, silver, gold and Submitted photos copper mines dot the state, many of which are open to Idaho’s scenery makes it a gem. Visitors to Louisiana may spot Brown Pelicans. visitors. The Brown Pelican has been Louisiana’s symbol since the first European settlers arrived. After the use of pesticides decimated the bird population in the 1960s, steps were taken to protect their habitat and the pelicans have recovered. They continue to amuse visitors with their untidy but effective dives into the water to catch fish. Senior Captain Megan Ham Michelle Rooney photos Senior Captain Averie Silva If the fact that “gem state” is Idaho’s nickname makes you think of precious stones, think again. Tourism promotion folks tout Idaho as a gem because of its magnificent scenery and abundant natural resources. Snow-capped mountain ranges, steep canyons and vast lakes attract lovers of the outdoors. The rugged landscape includes some of the largest unspoiled natural areas in the A young girl picking peaches in Georgia. West Virginia is the Mountain State. United States. In that way, Idaho certainly is a gem. West Virginia also is a land of peaks and valleys, so it’s no surprise“Mountain State” is its unofficial title. The Appalachian Mountains run through the eastern portion, and the average elevation is higher than any other state east of the Mississippi River. It’s said if all of the mountains in West Virginia were flattened, it would be as large as Texas. The nicknames of some states refer to plants or flowers proliferating within their borders, including South Carolina, known as the Palmetto State. The symbol of Palmetto trees first appeared on flags there in Revolutionary War times when, historians tell us, troops used wood from them to build a fort. An image of a Palmetto tree was added to the state flag after it seceded from the Union in 1861. It’s even mentioned during the salute to South Carolina’s flag: “I Sophomore Izzy Hamann Junior Brooklyn Federico Sophomore Hailey Rooney salute the flag of South Carolina and pledge to the Palmetto Fields of sunflowers greet visitors to Kansas. A young visitor enjoying Kansas sunflowers. State love, loyalty and faith.” In 1900, an election was held among Mississippi school Sunflowers in Kansas reach their peak a bit later than The Peach State recognizes the crop as the official We’re in your neighborhood. LLaFaFlleur’s Restaurant children to select the official state flower. The magnolia magnolia. From late summer to early fall, they provide a state fruit and the peach is featured on the U.S. Mint’s We’re the People Visit us today for all your insurance needs! received nearly three times as many votes as the combined lovely backdrop for photos. 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Smith, of Leeds, graduat- business, Smitty & Sons ized my body wasn’t going for the driving test. beans, coleslaw and din- 26-Nov. 4. The team will ed from Leavitt Area High Builders. to keep up with construction “We are hoping to see ner roles. The auction will provide assistance to peo- School and has lived on the But life came full circle work anymore.” Dennis this fall when he will begin at 6 p.m. Items to ple in need in the area, same piece of property his when Smith decided to re- Smith knew he would need start his new career as a bus be auctioned will consist work in their homes pro- entire life. His mother en- tire from construction and, someone to help him study driver,” MSAD 52 officials of talents, treats and trea- viding electrical, plumb- joyed a decades-long career like his mother before him, and prepare him to take the said. sures, including home- ing and carpentry repairs, as a dedicated bus driver for become an MSAD 52 bus test.”MSAD 52 Adult Edu- Smith is one of many who made items, artwork, dec- vision testing, support to Maine School Administra- driver. cation stepped in to help me is taking the next step with orations, baked goods and the rehabilitation centers, tive District 52. “I had been thinking about through the entire process,” MSAD 52 Adult Education, more. Those who attend orphanage, senior centers Smith has had a commer- becoming a bus driver for the Smith said. “It was a very which can help prepare peo- my bring a donation of and school. cial drivers license since district for about five years good experience. The teach- ple for a new career, or guide new men’s and women’s Oxford Advent Christian 1975 and had a career driv- and figured that I grew up ers were very helpful, and someone to a high school underwear and socks that Church is on Route 26. ing trucks hauling gravel, here, went to school here and even introduced me to the diploma or HiSET (formerly while working on miscella- thought it would be nice to transportation department.” GED), or even put them on a Lewiston library neous construction jobs. He work here too,” Smith said. Smith passed the permit path to college. Dennis Smith Submitted photo From left, Julie Gile, Kiwanis director; Laura Gormley, chief financial officer at Community Concepts; Andrew Choate, Kiwanis treasurer. hosts game night for Effort on to preserve historic Turner replicas LEWISTON— The Lewiston-Auburn Kiwanis Club with many other groups over the years. The donation will recently donated $1,000 to Community Concepts Inc, in go to The Paul Gauvreau Legacy Fund, established by grownups Sept. 21 TURNER — A group of by Delbert Sennett in ob- ings are in need of repair ter built to house them to donate their time. in supporting the project honor of Kiwanis’ late club president, Paul Gauvreau. Community Concepts to support its programs as well as residents is working on re- servance of the Turner Bi- after being exposed to the protect them further. The group is meeting so that future generations Gauvreau was devoted to community service, as a to create opportunities for new and expanded communi- LEWISTON — Lewis- ing, developing strategic storing the replicas of the centennial in 1986. They elements. They were re- The group is seeking with selectmen at 6:30 can enjoy and gain knowl- 40-plus year Kiwanis member, as well as volunteering ty-focused services. ton Public Library is host- skills and providing oppor- Turner Center Creamery were placed for the public paired once, but need an people to participate in p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, edge of what the buildings ing Game On, Grownups, tunities to socialize, orga- and North Turner Covered to enjoy and learn some update. the project, especially at the Town Office to get mean to the heritage of a tabletop game night for nizers said. Bridge. town history. Sennett has The group would like those with carpentry skills the project off the ground. our town is encouraged to adults from 4:30 to 6:30 Participants are encour- The replicas were built since died and the build- to get a three-sided shel- who would be willing to Anyone who’s interested join in. p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21. aged to stop by any time Treat Memorial Library has new The free public program within the two-hour time- will be held in the Couture frame to play games such Room at the library, 200 as Trivial Pursuit, Clue, programs for September Lisbon St. The program is Sequences and Monopoly. Pet for adults only, however, Participants are welcome LIVERMORE FALLS — Summer may be winding masks to protect those who have not been vaccinated, are children and teens accom- to bring their own games down, but goings-on at Treat Memorial Library aren’t. unable to be vaccinated, or are otherwise medically vul- panied by an adult are wel- as well. Library staff will Fall into Books is back, beginning in September. Every nerable. Please continue to limit your time to 30 minutes come to participate. Regis- be present to help teach and time you check out a book, you are entered for a chance if possible. Curbside service will still be available. Thank tration is recommended. facilitate. Winners of select to win a book in December. The more books you read, the you! Tabletop games are great games will get a $5 gift more chances you get. Prizes include books for children, New for September the Facebook program “The Book for engaging critical think- card to Dunkin’ Donuts. spotlight teens and adults, so everyone gets to play. Was Better Tuesdays.” Patrons can tune in and discuss Thanks to all those who participated in our Summer movie adaptations are their favorites. Reading program: Tails and Tales, including the “Mystery Other ongoing programs are: of the Cat Burglar.” The library has donated an item to the The Zoom Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, Leeds student earns St. Titan Lazzo local food bank for every book or hour participants read Sept. 9. The “books about books” theme continues with this summer. “The Lions of Fifth Avenue,” by Fiona Davis, a historical Anselm academic recognition Treat Memorial Library is now open without requiring fiction about a series of thefts from the New York Public an appointment. We request that patrons please still wear Library. Ask staff if you would like a copy of the book up GOFFSTOWN, N.H. — tion, students must be en- for discussion and a Zoom invite. Christopher King, of Leeds, rolled full-time at an insti- J
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Not anymore. Increas- Students who complete the four-week class will receive The class came about as a way to support the businesses V. Paul Reynolds ingly, hikers hit the trail ServSafe certification and learn basic food math, knife that made food donations to the Green Ladle’s food pro- with just their cell phones skills, cooking terms, sauté cooking, grill cooking, fry gram at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Burns said. and a pocketful of high expec- cooking, and baking and breakfast cookery. The Green La- The food program ran from March 2020 to May 2020. tations. After all, a cell phone imbues confidence and a dle’s Community Serving Community Food Truck Project “That’s our way of giving back to the community, part- sense of security, right? Get lost or twist an ankle? Just is paying for the training, said Justine Burns, hospitality nering with our many food establishments,” she said. dial 911. They’ll all come to find you. Game wardens, state instructor at the Green Ladle. The 30-hour program would For more information about the training program class, troopers, fire departments, search and rescue units. They’ll normally cost between $600 and $700, said Dan Caron, call the Green Ladle at 207-777-3199 or send an email to all come. Green Ladle director. [email protected] In New Hampshire this summer, state conservation offi- cers have found or rescued more than 20 missing hikers. A couple hikers came back in body bags. On Aug. 4, a 66-year old Texas man, Jimmy Doug Simp- son, got lost trying to summit Mt. Washington. Trying to navigate with a cell phone app he took a wrong turn and wound up off a trail at dark in a tough spot, where he could neither go up or down. He had no map, no compass and no source of light. The hiker was stuck below a headwall in the Great Gulf Wilderness, which presented a formidable two-fold chal- lenge for his rescuers — locating his position and getting him back on a trail without climbing up the head wall. Fortunately, Simpson did have an emergency locator Trail. we know, Maine has never invoked this option. Perhaps beacon, which he activated. This allowed his rescuers to All is well that end’s well, but according to the press it should. pinpoint his position soon after first light. (In Maine, this release “because of his lack of essential items and poor Climbing a mountain or taking an extended hike in the spring, two capsized canoeists were located on Chamber- choices throughout the entirety of Simpson’s hike, it has wilderness with only a cell phone is unwise and personally lain Lake in a big blow thanks to an emergency locator been recommended that he be billed for the expenses asso- irresponsible. beacon.) According to a press release, the Androscoggin ciated with the rescue.” The author is editor of the “Northwoods Sporting Jour- Valley Search and Rescue Team stood by above the head This is as it should be. In Maine, there is a provision nal.” He is also a Maine guide and host of a weekly radio wall with ropes and harnesses in case the warden and in state law that allows the Maine Warden Service to bill program — “Maine Outdoors” — heard Sundays at 7 p.m. Simpson were unable to traverse the slope back to the rescued hikers if it can be shown that the hiker acted ir- on “The Voice of Maine News - Talk Network.” He has au- Great Gulf Trail. responsibly or failed to prepare properly for an outdoor thored three books; online purchase information is avail- By early afternoon, the warden managed to escort Simp- adventure. (So far this year, the Maine Warden Service has able at www.maineoutdoorpublications.com. or www. son around the headwall and safely back to the Great Gulf responded to 81 incidents of missing hikers.) Insofar as sportingjournal.com. Contact email — [email protected]

Submitted photo Sous chef Kyle Bedell makes pasta at the Green Ladle before a meal on Aug. 25. The Lewiston Regional Technical Center culinary program is offering a free adult work program in September for people interested in working in restaurants and the foodservice industry.

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[email protected]. • You are capable of working independently from home. $49 RENEWAL SCHOLARSHIPS More about us: Jeanine Nshimirimana, Lewiston; Turner Publishing Inc, is looking to �ill a: • Turner Publishing has been reporting the good news in our Kayla Leclerc, Greene; Maine communities for over 28 years. Morgan Dalton, Livermore Falls. Marketing and • We are hyper local reaching over 200,000 homes in Maine with our 18 direct mail publications. The Annette M. Brown Scholarship Fund provides re- Advertising • Our online presence with the daily digital news and online newable support to residents of Androscoggin County who publications receives over 200,000 viewers. are pursuing a post-secondary degree at a two- or four-year Sales Position • We work closely with our towns, school systems and recreational community centers. college. Brown was a teacher in the Lewiston-Auburn area DISCLAIMER: Readers should determine the value of services/ Ready for some fun. Do you enjoy being a part of your • We’re a lean team that takes pride in serving over 50% of the products advertised in this publication before any exchange of money in the early 1900s. In her 1916 will, she left $16,000 to community, spreading Good News, being creative and state of Maine through direct mail. helping businesses grow. Then this job is for you. or personal information takes place. Turner Publishing, Inc.’s classi- • We’re still growing because our team is committed to each other establish a scholarship fund for needy students. Since then, fied ads service may be used only for lawful purposes. The violation JOB DESCRIPTION: and to their communities. the fund has given thousands of dollars to Androscoggin • Competitive pay and benefi ts. of any applicable local, state, federal or foreign law or regulation is County students pursuing higher education. prohibited. Turner Publishing, Inc. is not responsible nor liable for any Work from home and make $70,000plus/annually in this personal or professional services which are offered in its classifieds The newest recipients will attend St. Joseph’s College of position. This position is customer service and community fo- EOE section. All parties who post classified ads and all parties who elect to Maine; Maine College of Health Professions; Bridgewa- cused and is responsible for generating advertising sales. You Apply by calling 207-225-2076 or email will be connecting with advertisers, businesses and the com- utilize the services posted assume full liability. None of the individu- [email protected] Pet ter State University, Bridgewater, Mass.; Northern Maine munity via phone, email, Zoom, and in-person. Prospecting als listed are endorsed in any way by Turner Publishing, Inc. Community College; University of Maine at Augusta; sales opportunities and selling print, digital ads, and direct mail �lyers is the primary function of this position. Primary Central Maine Community College, Thomas College; St. territory is Maine. Being involved and knowing the commu- GUTTER CLEANING A Product of Michael’s College, Colchester, Vt. nity is very important to the success of this position. The per- Maine’s largest direct mail community fect candidate for this position must have a winning attitude Eliminate gutter cleaning The next application deadline is June 1. Applications are and be competitive by nature and have the strong desire to forever! LeafFilter, the most publication company serving nearly spotlight help grow and nurture businesses and community. Knowl- available at www.mainecf.org. edge of direct mail marketing and digital marketing is helpful. advanced debris-blocking 250,000 homes and “It’s All Good” News! At Turner Publishing, we want to Must have 5 years sales experience, preferably in advertising gutter protection. Schedule or media. Must have a working knowledge of computer soft- a FREE LeafFilter estimate share our beloved pets with you! ware programs such as Microsoft Of�ice, social media plat- Turner Publishing Inc., PO Box 214, Turner, ME 04282 • 207-225-2076 • Fax: 207-225-5333 • E-Mail: [email protected] • Web: www.turnerpublishing.net DISCONTINUING OF SNOW forms and database systems. Must be organized and detailed. today.15% off Entire Pur- Must have a home computer or laptop, printer, cell phone and chase. 10% Senior & Mili- Administration Advertising/Marketing Production Below are pictures of our pets a dependable car and a valid driver’s license. Opportunities tary Discounts. 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Turner Village Church is starting a Maryland Bible College & Seminary Satellite Class this fall to reveal speci�ic, personal answers to general ALLquestions. ARE WELCOME! The class will be “Minor Prophets”. Church af�iliation is not an issue.

We are planning a Bible College entry level class fresh from the MBC & S that will be shown on Saturday mornings. First class will be on September 18 at 8:00 a.m. This will be an excellent opportunity for you and/or your church, if you have one, to get to know who God is and how he impacts peoples lives.

Watch the Country Courier for more information or contact Gordon Colby at 207-542-0045 or [email protected] or [email protected]