Previous Entries
October 19, 2001 - November 28, 2001
Date: November 28, 2001 Name: Gloria (Beattie) Mc Nichol Location: Pittsfield, Me. Email: Glo@mint.net Comment: My Grandfather and Grandmother lived in Exeter. Me
Date: November 27, 2001 Name: Robert Bates Location: Nantucket Island Email: rgbjr@capecod.net Comment: I am looking into purchasing some land in your great town, and was very excited to find a website to allow me to see some sites which I might have missed. Beautiful town and beautiful country, looking forward to maybe owning some land near you soon
Robert- It is beautiful country. I hope you find the land you're looking for in Corinna. -Ken
Date: November 27, 2001 Name: Sue Emerson Location: Corinna Email: acrylicsbysue@yahoo.com Comment: Loved seeing the picture of Pearson's. Realize that's not the name now but have many fond memories of time Jim worked there over 20 years ago. Will always be Pearson's to me. Know you and Jim had alot of good times working there. T.J. was born during that time and many customer' sent Jim home with gifts for the new arrival. How lucky we are to live in such a caring community. Happy Holidays to all.
Sue- Looking back, I know why I loved working at Pearson's Store those summers and Saturdays in the late 70's and early 80's, it was right in the middle of everything going on in town. We had a great time there. -Ken
Date: November 23, 2001 Name: Alice Russell Belgard Location: Sandston, VA Email: alicebel@msn.com Comment: Was surprised that it seemed so many were not aware that Corundal Lake was there. In the late 40s my father fished above the dam. He had a rowboat he built at REBA TUTTLES.
Date: November 23, 2001 Name: Terry and Pam McKinley Location: Newport, Maine Email: mckinley@mint.net Comment:
Date: November 23, 2001 Name: Matthew McKinley Location: Fort Irwin, California Email: Comment: Some of my best memories growing up are from the five years we lived in Corinna. I've been back a few times over the past several years and while the woolen mill is now gone, the town hall, the junior high, Pearson's (not Pearson's anymore, I guess), and other landmarks still remind me of those times. When I took my son Michael to the town hall basketball court where I used to play for the Bulls, I remembered what a truly great community Corinna was for a kid. Thanks to Ken Dow for keeping some great memories alive for all of us.
Best wishes to the many folks in Corinna who took such good care of the McKinley family while we lived among you.
Date: November 23, 2001 Name: Ron, Linda, and family Location: Michigan Email: stamppapa@mediaone.net Comment: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
Date: November 23, 2001 Name: Carl Smith Location: Hometown, USA Email: Comment: In response to David Du Bois's suggestion -- we've been there and done that. The perpendicular intersection of 11/43 onto 7 was an original citizen suggestion, but DOT rejected it because of property acquisition costs. The road behind Fernald's is not singularly and completely owned by the town. After several other proposals were turned down the community requested DOT to reconsider, but they have steadfastly refused. In order to make adequately engineered entry and exit curves, it would apparently require the acquisition of several houses as well as raw land. Of course, we locals would gladly accept intercession by others who have powers with DOT.
Date: November 22, 2001 Name: David Du Bois Location: Kingston, N. Y. Email: dapad@usadatanet.net Comment: Imagine this -- If route 11/43 were rerouted on the road behind the old Fernald's market it would intersect route 7 all alone in a "T" fashion as would route 222 after making the small section of route 11/43 from the old Fernald's market dead end at route 7. If it were that way now a rotary would of never entered anyones mind.
Thank you, Dave
Date: November 22, 2001 Name: Alden Schmitz Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Email: aldenschmitz@msn.com Comment: Allow me one more entry, please...Reference the CUA Alumni in the Forum, - Where is the class of 1955?? Where is Bobby Curtis, Paul Young and all the rest? Thank you.
Date: November 22, 2001 Name: Alden Schmitz Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Email: aldenschmitz@msn.com Comment: Hey, Norm...I think a rotary on top of a roundabout would be scarier than a Harry Potter movie!..A HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL WHO ENJOY THE CATTAIL PRESS!!
Date: November 21, 2001 Name: Seth Laplant Location: Bucksport Email: Seth.Laplant@umit.maine.ed Comment: I've driven past the site many times in the past few weeks. I grew up in Newport, as did my mother and grandfather, and you could keep going back if you wanted. My grandfather "Pat Newcomb" worked somewhere near the bottom of that pile for many years earning enough to live and support his family. As I go past that hole in the ground I try to picture him in the hot confines of the mill and like to think of the smile on his face if he were able to see the place now. He never exhibited much of a fondness for the place, but he loved trapping on the bog behind it. I am glad that now when I drive through Corinna I can see the pond and think of Pat paddling the shores and not toiling in the grime.
Date: November 21, 2001 Name: Norm Clarke Location: One Butterball away from weight gain Email: npclarke@gwi.net Comment: Ken, The scariest thing, besides the Odd Fellow's Hall, about the intersection is that the D.O.T. will have the final say in what happens. I can envision a rotary on top of a roundabout, with traffic lights, two lanes and several one way signs. Maybe if you folks come up with a plan and make them think it's their idea?
Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Cattailers. In spite of the times, I have so much to be thankful for.
Date: November 20, 2001 Name: Perry Brown Location: New Brunswick, Canada Email: Comment: It's been quite a long time since I've called Corinna home but I have checked into this site often just to see what's been going on. I find it extremely interesting that the while the mill can be torn down, the business area leveled, and even the stream reconfigured the one thing that starts to polarize people is the looming possibility of a traffic circle. Here in Canada government tends to be a bit on the socialistic side so I was not really surprised when the help the EPA /Feds/State is providing Corinna starts to find it's way into areas not originally envisioned as part of the cleanup process. Hopefully they will not try to micromanage the rebuilding process from afar (i.e. Augusta) as they are sometimes wont to do. Be vocal, be inquisitive, be persistent! Those who LIVE in Corinna should know what is BEST for Corinna. There, now I've had my little rant and I feel better.
Date: November 19, 2001 Name: Buffy Location: Northern Maine Email: Comment: Hi Ken, Wow I hadnt read the guestbook sign in's lately so thought to peak at it! WOW is all I can say, and about the rotary, roundabout, etc. How confusing! Gee all we hear is from ones far off that use rotaries, what about us that use it as it is and have all these many a years!?? Speaking for myself -- about 30 or so!
Its not the missing turns as stated in one of the guest posts, its the darn being used to the one and only used in Corinna for years --- S turns! What about us?? I have all I can remember not to do an abrupt S turn when I come to town now! Much less trying to be used to a rotary!!! I hope n pray they give this more deeper thought. Corinna is a beautiful country set loved town. It neednt be made into a fast lane track throughway look a like. Thats what so unique about the town in the first place, its pleasant downtown atmosphere! Not a hustle bustle State toll decision making enroute to who could guess where one doesnt know where one going till its to late, next it will be No U turns and Only one way routes for wrong turns -- that ways -- one ways -- via routes to who knows where! So there goes the neighborhood and its town centered lifestyle it has been well known for. Personally I think its ridiculous to do a rotary or what ever to change it, in future years whats to come a toll gate way to get to other roads that go to towns in the area?
As it is now going nearer to Augusta/Lewiston/and the like. That leaves Corinna dead and gone. As Corinna was in Past, and is Today hopefully will remain a wholesome town to visit or live. The Via route for the Newport area, which is trying to be a City drives me nuts! And the traffic flow on route 2 , now theres a traffic confusing place! Which I call 395 ! What next in our Maine Centered Towns.... Any comments Ken????????
What if it gets to complicated for country folk to use and by pass Corinna altogether and there goes the business too as well as the neighborhoods..... I certainly dont think a rotary would help benefit any future business...... By the way this is my 1/8 of a cent to ad!!
Certainly all the comments that I have read about it all its time to say : Here Here for all who love Corinna!!
Respectfully Buffy......Buffy- At first I thought the intersection could just stay as-is. But it's still too confusing. Something new needs to be done. At this point I don't know exactly when the Department of Transportation will announce the decision. -Ken
Date: November 19, 2001 Name: joseph a. garland Location: richmond,me Email: mrjoe@prexar.com Comment: My parents are from the area Arthur Nelson Garland and Marjorie Jean Garland (Cossar)-daughter of Bernard and Evelyn Cossar. I thought this was really cool to see how the town has changed and to have seen the way it was. Thanks
Joseph- Thanks for you comments. I am pleased that you enjoy the web site. -Ken
Date: November 19, 2001 Name: Michael Pullinger Location: England Email: mgpullinger@btinternet.com Comment: Blimey! You yanks can put a man on the moon but you can't go round a roundabout in a car.
We have loads of them over here; one lane, two lanes, three lanes, ones with traffic lights as well. You'd like the ones that are just painted circles at a crossroads that are treated as a roundabout. Just give way to traffic coming from the right, or in your case the left, and you shouldn't have any problem. When yours is built I'll have to come over and try it.
Happy motoring!Michael - We do seem to be making a big deal out of this roundabout thing but it is something new for most of us. I can't image one with three lanes! If they build it, we might need to have you come over an conduct a roundabout workshop...lessons on how to get around it. It is good to hear from you. -Ken
Date: November 17, 2001 Name: Mary Nye Sawyer Location: Newport Email: Comment: Ken,
I'm embarrassed to say that today was the first time I have logged on to your site. No wonder you have received such wonderful awards for you work! The memories of growing up in Corinna all seem to come back as one reads the guest book. It looks like you have quite a following.
For years, Corinna was just a "mill town" and now it has transformed into a town and community that people can really take pride in. This whole superfund cleanup along with your web site has brought people from all over the country to have a common bond. It's just great! I had to laugh when someone mentioned the swim front. What great times. Ken, you were my swim instructor and I think Cindy was too! I hope that doesn't make you feel Old! I've also noticed that lots of CUA alums have been on as well. Where can I get information about purchasing a brick? Is that something the town office can help me with? The buy a brick program is a great way to raise money and most everyone can afford to purchase one. Again, GREAT job. I'll be stopping by more.
Sincerely,
Mary Nye SawyerMary - Thanks for your comments. Click on this link for information of the paving bricks. -Ken
Date: November 17, 2001 Name: Rachel Ricker Location: Old Town Email: rachelshelly@hotmail.com Comment: I have been watching the news and papers to see whats going on. Seems as though Corinna is making some news for itself..I cant imagine a rotary in the town of corinna..OH MY...The Town is cleaning up well and would certainly respect any of the decisions that the towns people and selectman make. I think Corinna is in good hands :)
Rachel- You are right. The town is looking better. The final decision about the roundabout will be made by the Department of Transportation. The towns people and selectmen can only suggest their preference. -Ken
Date: November 16, 2001 Name: Jerry Location: Newport Email: Comment: RE: Maine St. Bridge In Ice. What's the guy at the bottom of the ladder doing?
Terry- Not sure but we think he is chopping ice. The ice on the bridge may be from a water leak that sprayed in the winter, not an ice storm. There is no ice on the buildings in the background. -Ken
Date: November 16, 2001 Name: TERRY MORANCIE Location: BREWER, MAINE Email: BMIKE74@AOL.COM Comment: WELL I HAVE BEEN READING THE TRAFFIC INFORMATION STUFF FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW SO AM GOING TO PUT IN MY 2 CENTS WORTH... I WORKED AT LOGAN AIRPORT IN BOSTON FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND LIVED ON THE NORTH SHORE. DURING THAT TIME I TRAVELED DAILY FROM SWAMPSCOTT TO LOGAN AND HAD TO GO THROUGH THREE ROTARYS.. THE FIRST ONE IN LYNN WASN'T TO BAD BUT AS YOU GOT CLOSER TO BOSTON THEY BECAME VERY SCARY TRYING TO GET THROUGH.. THIS I DON'T BELIEVE WILL EVER HAPPEN IN CORINNA BUT YOU NEVER KNOW... MAYBE IT WOULD WORK..... I PERSONALLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME KIND OF MONUMENT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MAYBE EVEN A MODEL OF THE OLD MILL...
TERRY AND SALLIE...
Date: November 16, 2001 Name: June Jaworski Location: Corinna,ME Email: jaworski@tdstelme.net Comment: Tho't maybe we could change the subject and talk about things that are happening inside the Stewart Library building. After having a 'dry season" when people have not used the library very much, we have been pleased to have people come in to use our new computers. This week we had a Homeschoolers Get-Together-a first in this area at least. We had 5 families come and they want to continue this once a month, at least. It is a time for them to get to know each other, share ideas and use our resources if they wish. We have produced a brochure that tells about the library which was such a hit at the last tri-county librarians mtg. that they all planned to go home and produce their own. We are revamping some of collections and adding others. If you live in the area we welcome a visit from you. Hrs. are Wed. 1:30-7pm and Sat. 9-noon.
Date: November 14, 2001 Name: Alden Schmitz Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Email: Aldenschmitz@msn.com Comment: I have been following this "rotary vs roundabout" discussion on here for a few days and feel compelled to put in my 2 cents worth.
I believe that, in most parts of the world, a "rotary traffic circle" and a "roundabout traffic circle" are just two ways of describing the same thing.
The traffic circles at Oxford Circus and Picadilly Circus in the United Kingdom are no small roadways, but are called "roundabouts". It's all semantics..It is just a safe way of routing traffic at busy intersections.
Date: November 14, 2001 Name: Linda Smith Location: Corinna Email: Comment: A roundabout in Corinna is not definite at this time. It was the recommendation of the Reuse Committee after many months of reviewing options. All options have been engineered to fit the intersection but the roundabout does take less space and no existing buildings. A roundabout is smaller in diameter than a rotary and usually one lane as is designed for Corinna. A very attractive landscaping feature can be placed in the center that would help beautify the village. The DOT will have the final say on what happens with the intersection of Rt. 7, 11/43 and 222.
Date: November 13, 2001 Name: Malcolm Kimball Location: Corinna, Lincolns Mill Email: kimkar@tdstelme.net Comment: Has anyone stopped to think that there isn't room for a traffic circle or a "roundabout" in Corinna without depleting what there is left of the town today?
Thanks for listening Mack
Date: November 12, 2001 Name: Bruce Clarke Location: 17 miles from "shortie" Email: blcbjc@midmaine.com Comment: My brother is not as well-ROUNDED as I am, so I speak with greater authority on this traffic circle thingie. As everyone knows, a rotary is a helpful person, such as the Jaycees or Kiwanis. We could use several of these aROUND here. And a ROUNDabout is a hired ranch hand doing odd jobs, Oh, wait, that's a roustabout. Actually, Webster's defines a ROUNDabout as a merrygo-ROUND. Given the controversy surROUNDing this topic, that makes it an appropriate definition.
If you put several Rotarians on a merry-go-ROUND,
and gave them batons and whistles, they could direct any traffic through town. Now that would be very helpful.
Bruce Clarke
Date: November 12, 2001 Name: Jim Haskins Location: Dover-Foxcroft Email: Comment: I drove through Corinna twice a day for eight years while working at SVH in Pittsfield a while back -- got to feel like a sort-of citizen. I first saw a rotary about 23 years ago and since then have lived in dread of ever getting into one again. But on reading the recent guest-book entries, I realize that not all that rotates traffic is a "rotary." Any chance you could put a picture (or diagram) of a "roundabout" on your page so we'd all know that we're talking about the same thing? Thanks. Awesome amount of work you've put into this.
Date: November 12, 2001 Name: Brian Knowles Location: Rochester, NY Email: bpknowles@aol.com Comment: Still checking in almost daily. Haven't had time to respond lately, but here is my 2 cents on "Round-a-Bouts". I think the point has been made that not all rotaries/round-a-bouts are like the major, multi laned ones we all hate to have to enter. The simple round-a-bout is a very effective way to keep traffic moving smoothly through multiple road intersection. No stop signs or lights, traffic must slow down and they can be a center piece for decoration. I think a round-a-bout would be the perfect solution. The big rotaries we all hate are probably still the most efficient way to get through those intersections. Think about the alternatives to the Augusta rotary. Norms earlier description would best describe how to go through Augusta without a rotary.
To try to answer Pete Smith's question, round-a-bouts is an English phrase in origin. It means a traffic circle or a merry-go-round. Round-a-bouts are used very effectively throughout Europe.
Ken thanks for the site and all your hard work.
Brian
Date: November 10, 2001 Name: Dalton Mullis Location: Email: memco@tdstelme.net Comment: Mr. Smith Re. the difference between a roundabout and rotary. Keeping it very simple a roundabout is limited to only one lane and has a width not more than 60 feet. Usually the center of the travel lane is sloped and has a cobble stone surface to allow for longer vehicles to exceed the narrower travel lane.
Date: November 9, 2001 Name: Peter Smith Location: Rockland, Maine Email: Comment: Ken,
I hope Corinna will consider a roundabout. I grew up in Gorham for part of my life and lived in Augusta for 7 years using the rotary. A round about is 100 times better than a two lane rotary. I can remember trying to cross route 202 in Little Falls, which is the area and road you see in the photo, and waiting because there would be to much traffic to cross. I would have turn with the traffic and turn around further down the road. The roundabout made a huge difference. But I must say growing up in Gorham we referred to it as "the rotary." Until I read about it in the cattail press, I had never heard of a "roundabout." Even the larger cirle in North Windham was called a rotary or traffic circle. Anyone out there have an idea how long the term "roundabout" has been used and what the difference between a rotary and a roundabout really is?
Date: November 9, 2001 Name: Norm Clarke Location: Shorter than Bruce Email: npclarke@gwi.net Comment: Ken, I was in South Portland the other day and observed a "round about" close up. It was a cone shaped circle of cobble stones. The dozen or so cars I saw go through there seemed to have no problem. Only a couple of them tried to take a short cut and caused a few tense moments but otherwise, motorists used it with ease. There were even signs stating "Round About Ahead".
Date: November 9, 2001 Name: Claudia Location: Wickford, RI Email: CCbreeze7@aol.com Comment: I am so sorry I was not able to attend the open house at the CUA. I had been so looking forward to it. Having just begun to recover from the flu, the 315 mile ride would have been too much for me. The CUA looked so beautiful all lite up.
Because I miss my second home and my sister of course, I am coming up for a visit this weekend. I wish I could have gotten some photos of the fall foliage... next year. I can't wait to see all the recent changes to the town in person. Even though I don't really live in Corinna I feel very much a part of your town. What I like most is the fact that so many of the current residents have roots that go back for generations.
PS. Ken I love that Paint Shop Pro you told me about, thanks so much. It is so much fun.
Date: November 6, 2001 Name: Sue Emerson Location: Corinna Email: acrylicsbysue@yahoo.com Comment: Just wanted to say that the Historical Society's Open House Saturday night was wonderful. The folks in period costume really added an authentic touch to the surroundings. Their idea of " light refreshments" was quite a spread. Wonderful addition to the community, something the Colonel and members should be very proud of. Look forward to going back again to go through all the scrapbooks.
We continue to enjoy all your hard work Ken. This site has been a real boost to interest in our town and info on all the local events. God Bless!
Date: November 6, 2001 Name: Daniel Parker Location: New Bern, NC Email: danielp@ncfreedom.net Comment: We have had a new bridge put in New Bern, NC. It probably is not as big a deal as it was the bridge in Corinna. It's only a mile and a half long across The Nuese River. But let me get on with my story.
When they built the new bridge, they took down the
old mile long bridge that went from New Bern to Bridgeton. They have now put in a round about. I had to take it the other day and found it very tight but comfortable. It did keep traffic moving gracefully. They have yet put flowers in the middle but they will probably even put in a fountain. Ken if you send me your E-mail I could send you a picture of The new bridge and round about.
Date: November 5, 2001 Name: Dalton Mullis Location: Corinna, Me. Email: memco@tdstelme.net Comment: I have long thought a roundabout was a good option for Corinna. My main concern from the very beginning was to eliminate that straight line of sight as you enter the community on Rt 7 from either direction. Construction of a roundabout not only provides an alternative to this straight line problem, but moves traffic more efficiently than a traffic light while providing a very calming effect. Stopping at traffic lights is not only very frustrating at times, but when you consider your stop time it greatly reduces your average speed. Adding a very complicated intersection to this scenario and it gets even worse. A well designed and landscaped roundabout provides for good traffic control and also lends itself well to enhance a beautiful downtown area.
Date: November 3, 2001 Name: Wayne R Brown Location: Fort Myers FL Email: rubway@earthlink,net Comment: Hi Ken and everybody. I have been off computer for a couple of days and good to get back and read all the good comments (on rotary, swimming at the upper dam, et al. Back in the twenties and thirties when I was young and swimming at the upper dam, all swimming was in the channel below the dam. I remember passing swimming test for Boy Scouts by swimming down to the first post that supported cable that ran from dam to mill and back. Don't know how many yards that had to be. And as I think Philip Young wrote here some months ago - swimming was mostly skinny-dipping in those days.
To all involved, I hope tomorrow is a wonderful day (it should be) for those attending the special observance at the Historical Society CUA Museum. Wish I could be there. Best wishes to all, Wayne
Date: November 3, 2001 Name: Linda Smith Location: Corinna Email: csmith@somtel.com Comment: Much effort has gone into trying to redesign the intersection in downtown Corinna and none of the options the DOT has come up with seems to be right. The Reuse Committee has pressed for a traffic light but are told we do not meet the traffic standards to have one. We have asked for those to be sent to us so we can understand why. I would rather have it left as is than some of the newest options but there is a site problem coming from Rt. 222.
I don't want to promote accidents so when a friend asked me to go see the roundabout in Gorham. I thought it was a good opportunity to find out the difference between a roundabout and a rotary so we went to see for ourselves on Wed. I was surprised how small it was and how well the traffic flowed. There were gravel trucks, buses, trailers, etc. and all moved through the roundabout easily. I began to rethink that as an option for us. We have all cried no way but I think we are confusing a roundabout with a rotary. When first mentioned I immediately thought Augusta, a nightmare, no way!
The Gorham roundabout is in a rural area like Corinna, probably more traffic but some residents Carl knows said they like it because it is more quiet that a traffic light because of so many gravel trucks traveling that route and everyone gets a chance to move along with just a yield. I asked at the Gulf station if they have many accidents and she said when drivers don't yield it sometimes happens.
People using Rt. 222 in Corinna find it frustrating waiting for Rt. 7 and 11/43 so it should work for that road. If anyone wants to take a look at a roundabout take 202/4 from Augusta or Lewiston and you will come to a rotary in Windham that was working well and then to the small roundabout in Gorham that intersects Rt. 237. It has a planter in the middle for flowers that are now dead from frost but must have been pretty this summer. It is worth a look. You might have a different feeling about circle traffic.
Thanks to Diane Herring for buying two more bricks. For those interested we will put in another order for engraved bricks in March and another one in late summer 2002. We had hoped to start the park in 2002 but it looks like 2003 now. Will keep all posted on ordering times.
Date: November 2, 2001 Name: Jane Quimby Biscoe Location: Waldoboro, ME Email: mb81036@midcoast.com Comment: Diane Herring's comments about the swim area at the Upper Dam brought forth a whole batch of memories! Indeed the dam area was THE place to learn how to swim (also to see and be seen by the local Romeos). I remember the cries of "I'll race you to the booms!" There were a series of booms holding back the armies of cattails about 50 yards north of the dam itself. Since I was never a threat to Esther Williams, I never won, but it was fun trying :-). Ah, nostalgia ----------
The pictures continue to amaze and impress, Ken - many thanks!Thank you, Jane. -Ken
Date: November 2, 2001 Name: Alden Schmitz Location: Bellevue, Nebraska Email: aldenschmitz@msn.com Comment: Hello Diane...I also have fond memories of swimming at the upper dam. It was a big achievement to jump off the top of the dam into the channel for the first time. I also have fond memories of your mother. While attending CUA, we were putting on a show of some kind at the Town Hall and your mother made little yellow tutus for myself, Arnold Elkins and Bobby Pinkerton and had us put on a comic ballet. You can imagine how graceful 3 teenage boys were. I remember her as a very nice lady.
Date: November 1, 2001 Name: Diane Herring Location: Hermon, ME Email: nutcub@aol.com Comment: Wow, Ken. The picture, today, of the "upper dam" really brought back the memories. I lived just up the hill from "the dam", and that's where I learned to swim. I got "paddled" a few times for sneaking down there for a swim, and then my Mom acquiesced and accompanied me there to make sure that I really could stay on top of the water. Once she realized that I could actually swim, she stopped fighting it and it became the neighborhood swimming hole. We would climb up the steel ladder and jump off the top into the upper side of the dam. (Mom never knew about the jumping part). What a fabulous memory. Your photos continue to yank at my heartstrings....and that's a good thing! I stopped by the town office and purchased a couple more bricks this week. I'm so anxious to "walk the village green".
Diane- I never swam at the upper dam but I know it was an important swimming hole for many years. -Ken
Date: November 1, 2001 Name: Norm Clarke Location: The left wing Email: npclarke@gwi.net Comment: Ken,
I consulted with an old friend of mine. He used to design rotaries but now designs torture devices for movies.
He suggested that traffic coming from Newport, through town, would go left, up the Dexter road. If these folks wanted to go to Exeter, they would have to turn right at Fernald Drive and go that way. Northbound traffic could turn right, towards Stetson too. Folks coming from Dexter could only go straight through town, towards Newport. Exeter seekers would have to turn left at Fernald Drive like above. This southbound traffic could not turn left and go to Stetson unless they went through Fernald Drive and turned right. People coming from Exeter could go left at the now highly historical corner, to Stetson and straight, towards Newport only. Fernald Drive could be used for those who want to go to Dexter. The people coming down the hill, by the Stewart Building would have to use one of the two side streets and then left on Route 7 to town.
However, all bets are off if Marvin succeeds in having his business building declared a historical site and the trolls vacate the Odd Fellow's Hall and take up residence, once again, under the NEW bridge.
My friend also said to leave the giant hole there, in case the rotary was put in. It would be a handy place to put all of the resulting junked cars, saving towing costs and helping provide land fill.
This consulting service was free.Norm- I can see it all so clearly now. -Ken
Date: November 1, 2001 Name: Wes Harris Location: Georgia Email: mainex3@qwestonline.com Comment: Ken...excellent wide angle picture from the bell tower. For those of us who have to visit home via computer, that picture truly puts things into perspective.
Thanks, Wes. -Ken
Date: October 31, 2001 Name: Susan Location: Ledyard, CT Email: SueZQS72@aol.com Comment: From the looks of today's picture, it seems, and I did say seems, that the simple solution would be a light, nothing so complicated as a rotary...those things scare me. There is one in my area and everyone flies around it like it is a merry-go-round for cars. :)
Date: October 29, 2001 Name: Fran Seamans Location: Dexter, Me Email: seamans@kynd.com Comment: Just another thought about rotaries.... I like 'em! I'm always missing my turn (some things never change?!!!) and with rotaries, you just go around again! What's the big deal???
Date: October 29, 2001 Name: Bud Hilliker Location: Jacksonville FL Email: dhillike@bellsouth.net Comment: Dear Ken,
I'm enjoying the picture "Main Street Bridge in Ice.
I can't offer a lot of information and would not guarantee the correctness of the information I do have. Mim and Ken know more.
I remember the store at the far left of the picture as the old T & K. Carl Edgerly was the manager. My Mother lived down that alley in the apartment on the left in the back of the building when I was in the Navy and when Hope I were married. Ray Hamm was the manager of Corinna Insurance Agency and he had a good looking lady working there as a secretary. I think her name was Doreen.
I think the store to the right of the Insurance Company was once run by Gallisons. Later it
was operated by my Aunt Beulah and her daughter Nola. They made great doughnuts and served a terrific
scallop dinner. Hope this helps. Bud H.Bud- Thanks for sending in the information about the picture. I really enjoy hearing about these photos. -Ken
Date: October 29, 2001 Name: Celia Allen Location: Hudson Wisconsin Email: twoturkey@msn.com Comment: Just love this site. Very informative! I might be getting to see Corinna sooner than I had anticipated. Moving back to Maine shortly. Any real estate agencies in Corinna? Or if anyone knows of any houses for sale in the area. Be sure and let me know at my email address.
Thanks!
Date: October 23, 2001 Name: DUDE Location: Corinna Email: Comment: When will this mess ever be cleaned up? What will it be when finished?
Date: October 22, 2001 Name: Claudia Location: Wickford, RI Email: CCbreeze7@aol.com Comment: Speaking of the rotary.... Have you been to Augusta lately? Do you like those rotaries? NO!!! I thought not. They are a royal pain. Rotaries is Europe work wonderful?
Have you seen "National Lampoon's European Vacation"? That is how well rotaries really work.
Nobody knows the meaning of the word "yield". It is NOT every man for himself. At one time we had a rotary in Wickford, the now famous Wickford Junction. Our little town is about as busy as Corinna. It DID NOT WORK.
Well this was just a thought from away, from a flat lander.
Date: October 20, 2001 Name: Claudia Breslin Location: Wickford, RI Email: CCbreeze7@aol.com Comment: Wow,
Big doings in my second home. I think I will need a map to find my way around. I have been keeping up with all the exciting news on a daily basis. Of course I think the most exciting is the new business that is going into the old market. That is just excellent.
I hope to see many of you on November 3rd at the CUA open house. I hear people will be dressing up in Victorian Clothing. That will be fun. I hope my sister has a dress to fit me. I am rather tall. I can't wait.
How is the foliage up there? Must be past prime by now. It is rather beautiful down here. I live in a wooded area so I pass many beautiful spots on my way to work.
Well, God Bless the USA and all my friends in my second home.
Date: October 20, 2001 Name: June Location: corinna, me Email: Comment: My daughter was in France recently and said how well the Europeans have effectively used rotarys which are everywhere. Your father may know what he was talking about at the public meeting.
Date: October 19, 2001 Name: Timothy E. Knowles Location: Slidell, Louisiana Email: dtknowles@aol.com Comment:
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