family ties to the community

Joann Austin is the fifth generation to live in the town of China. She has a son, Tarn Petty, and is a proud and actively involved grandmother.

She is a member of the East Vassalboro Grange, had a small farm and raised sheep for many years. She designed her own energy-efficent home overlooking China Lake.

Joann's grandparents sent their eight children to college from their family farm in South China, Maine.

Joann Austin & her grandson, Grayson

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