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Petitions seek fast food, big box bans
By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer It’s official. Two petitions were submitted Monday at the Bridgton Municipal Complex that call for a ban on formula restaurants and big box stores in Bridgton. If the two separate petitions are deemed to be legal under state laws governing citizen initiatives, then the Board of Selectmen will be obligated to call for a special
Light shines on CMS’s future
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – The Town of Casco has been pondering a quandary similar to the classic question “What comes first, the chicken or the egg?” In the case of approving the expenditure of funds to save the Memorial School or tear it down and build new, the Catch-22 has been: Does the town seek voter approval on a dollar amount first, or does it go to contractors for bids and then approve the amount for the job? At Monday’s Casco Board of Selectmen meeting, a panel of construction experts said many Maine towns are putting out bids first, and then taking plans to the voters to secure the finances for projects. SCHOOL, Page 3A
election within 60 days from Monday, meaning a townwide vote would need to be held by March 3 at the latest. Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz said the town’s attorney will be determining the legality of the petitions this week, prior to the selectmen’s next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11. At that time, the board is required to take action on the petitions, Berkowitz said. The petitions were circulated
by resident Scott Finlayson and several supporters following the Planning Board’s approval of the McDonald’s Restaurant project across from Hannaford’s Supermarket on Dec. 6. “The selectmen have the ability to make a recommendation, either for or against, that would be printed on the ballot — or they could choose to take no position,” Berkowitz said.
Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne said Tuesday she validated 286 signatures on the petition calling for a ban on formula-based restaurants and validated 298 signatures on the petition calling for the a cap on retail store development to 30,000 square feet. A total of 229 signatures were needed, based on voter turnout in Bridgton in last November’s elections. There were 14 invalid signatures on each petition;
the result, Chadbourne said, of duplications in some cases and the signators not being registered as a voter in other cases. Fast food ban The first petition calls for a referendum vote to amend the town’s Site Plan Review Ordinance by adding the language “Fast food restaurants and/or formula restaurants shall be prohibited” under the ordinance’s Special
Regulations section. It also adds a definition for “fast food restaurant and/or formula restaurant” as a type of restaurant that uses “prescribed employee uniforms, interior and exterior color schemes, architectural design, signage, name, presentation format, or similar standardized features which cause the restaurant to be substantially identical to another restaurant regardless PETITIONS, Page 3A
Crash leaves 2 injured
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer CASCO — Two people were injured, one seriously, when they lost control of a snowmobile while riding on Thomas Pond Sunday afternoon. Investigators with the Maine Warden Service said Thomas Hartley, 47, of Casco, and Patricia Butler, 41, of Naples, were traveling on a 1997 Ski Doo 600 Formula 3 snowmobile on Thomas Pond in the vicinity of Hartley’s residence on Thomas Pond Shore Road at approximately 12:05 p.m. Sunday when they were ejected after losing control of the vehicle and hit the shoreline tipping the sled onto its side. The Maine Warden Service interviewed two ice fishermen who said Butler was on the AN AERIAL LADDER TRUCK WAS USED TO ATTACK — the fire that destroyed the main building at the former Saunders front of the sled and Hartley Brothers wood products mill on Fair Street Dec. 30. See story on Page 3A. (Ackley Photos) was sitting behind her, but that SNOWMOBILE, Page 10A
Manager to make snow day decision
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – Since Dec. 30, 2007, the Casco Town Office has been closed for snow days only three times. During the most recent December snowstorm that was accompanied by strong winds, seven employees braved the elements and showed up for work at the town offices. “The governor declared a state of emergency and told people to stay off roads. Seven people drove on the roads and came into work on the Monday. I think the risk of those people being out on roads is too much of a risk,” Casco Board of Selectmen Chairman Barbara York said. On Tuesday, the board voted unanimously to overturn a previous board vote, and allow the town manager to make the call to open offic-
es late or close them early in the event of adverse weather. “It was part of the record that the town offices should never close,” Town Manager David Morton said. Morton explained that some time ago, the selectmen had addressed the issue of employees getting paid for snow days when they remained home. When the board voted against paying for snow days, it had also declared the town office should never be closed because of bad weather. The primary reason for the latter decision was to not deny residents town services by closing unexpectedly. “As Road Commissioner, I drive on the worst of roads. But, if someone goes through all the effort to drive through CHARRED RUBBLE — from the fire that leveled the main building former Saunders 18 inches of snow to the town Brothers wood products mill on Fair Street, last week. Over 70 firefighters from two states office to register a vehicle, responded to the blaze that could be seen from as far away as Bridgton and Conway, N.H. SNOW, Page 10A
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Local resident and businessman Greg Reinhard was surprised when his name came up as the general contractor tasked with putting in a septic system on a Sebago Cove property. The owner of Reinhard Excavating Inc. said his company has not been hired for the job. In fact, Reinhard said getting soil samples is the only work he has done on the Beach Road parcel. “I used the soils test to get
a price on the job. I haven’t even given the guy a price for the job,” Reinhard said. A soils test is required to determine what type of septic system would be most appropriate; and from that determination, a cost estimate can be made, he said. “I’m not the contractor,” he said. “Yes, I may be the contractor. I was in line to do the job. But, we haven’t made any agreement yet.” The owner of the land, Gordan MacNevin of Massachusetts, told the Naples
Sebago Cove tree-cutting incident murky Board of Selectmen during a mid-December meeting that Reinhard’s company handled the sub-contracting of a company to clear the trees prior to putting in a septic system. At press time, The News was unable to contact MacNevin for comment. The tree clearing became an issue when it was brought to the attention of Naples Code Enforcement Officer Boni Rickett that more trees had been removed than what is allowed according to two Shoreland regulations.
The Shoreland Ordinance that applies — and was broken — states that property owners cannot perform tree removal on more than 25 percent of the entire lot, according to Rickett. She had walked the property and said approximately 6,900-square-feet of trees had been removed from the 16,000-square-foot lot. The illegal tree removal occurred in the portion of the property located past the 100foot zone, she said. The 100 feet is measured from the high water mark on Sebago Lake
— in the case of this parcel, she said. Trees in the 100-foot zone had not been touched. The second shoreland regulation that comes into play prohibits anyone from removCUTTING, Page 2A
Robbery suspect identified
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer NAPLES — Police are searching for the alleged suspect in the robbery of prescription painkillers from a pharmacy on Route 302 here last year. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant this week for 21year-old Jesse Arthur Lavalle, whose last known address was in Windham, charging him with Class B robbery for his alleged involvement in the holdup at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on Roosevelt Trail on May 10, 2010. Detective Brian Ackerman said Lavalle allegedly passed a note to pharmacy personnel demanding Oxycontin and threatened to “blow heads off” if they refused to comply. He then fled on foot. No weapon was observed, however, according to Det. Ackerman. Lavalle is also wanted on an arrest warrant obtained by the Biddeford Police Department charging him with violation of bail conditions for a robbery he was allegedly involved in at a ROBBERY, Page 10A
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Reinhard said. No one who was interviewed knew the name of the tree-removal company that MacNevin decided to use. Robert Fogg, the president of Q-Team Tree Service based in Naples, said MacNevin initially contacted his company to do the job in mid-October after the property lines had been staked out by a surveyor. The two communicated via e-mail, according to Fogg, whose price included clearing trees for the septic system and foundation, as well as thinning and trimming limbs in the 100foot zone in order to provide a better view of the lake. After discussing how much tree clearing MacNevin desired on his property, Fogg doublechecked the request with Code Enforcement Officer Rickett. “She (Rickett) confirmed my suspicions that the shoreland zoning laws would not allow for that much tree cutting. I informed Mr. MacNevin that we would not be able to cut the lot to his specifications because of the law, and I explained, very clearly, what the tree clearing limit was,” Fogg said. “I also told him that people in our area were very sensitive about excessive tree cutting near water due to an extreme case that happened on Long Lake earlier in the year,” he said. According to Fogg, the final e-mail he received from MacNevin stated he didn’t want to do anything illegal,
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and planned to hold off on the tree removal for the time being. Fogg said he thinks it is possible the property owner found someone else to do the job. “This has happened to us, at Q-Team before. Typically, in those cases, the person will use, ‘I found somebody cheaper’ as an excuse, while the real reason was that they found someone who was willing to go beyond the shoreland zoning law,” he said. “I think most people would rather protect the water quality and hire a company that knows the laws and will stay within them.” In an earlier interview, Rickett said the ordinances can be confusing, but her door is open to discuss the regulations with landowners and companies involved in developing parcels, particularly those that sit on bodies of water or near marshland.
NEWLY-ELECTED CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMISSIONER — Susan Witonis, of Casco, was sworn into office Jan. 3 at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland. Witonis is the first Independent candidate elected to the County Commissioner’s position. (Ackley Photo)
Casco looks at municipal charter
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – Do localized rules streamline government, or result in too much red tape? Casco Selectman Ray Grant brought forward the idea of creating a committee to review the pros and cons of adopting a municipal charter. “I think this town has grown to need its own charter, instead of referring to state charter” and seeking the counsel of the Town Attorney to interpret the state’s charter,
Grant said during Monday’s meeting. The board voted, 4-1, to move forward with soliciting volunteers to study the concept, and share their findings with the selectmen. The board agreed a group of five to seven people would be appropriate for such a task. Also, the town would advertise that it needed volunteers for the task of serving on the exploratory committee. Selectman Carroll L. Morton opposed the motion, saying “it’s just making more rules.”
Earlier, Selectman Morton had asked, “How old is the town of Casco?” Town Manager David Morton answered Casco had been incorporated for roughly 150 years. “How did it operate that long without a charter?” Selectman Morton quipped. “The town could survive for another 100 years without a charter,” the town manager replied. “It’s a matter of community preference.” Town Manager Morton supplied the board with a couple articles, which appeared
in newsletter, The Maine Townsman, and addressed the drawbacks and advantages that different towns have experienced in the process of adopting a municipal charter. Prior to the vote, Grant and Chairman Barbara York both said getting to the point where the town actually considers adopting a charter would likely be a lengthy process. “It’s a long process,” Grant said. “We have to make sure we have the public support because they are the ones who are going to vote on it.”
Ballfields to play role in car shows
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Plans are already being polished — like vintage vehicles — for the 2011 Antique and Classic Car Show sponsored by the American Legion Post No. 155. After listening to ideas to utilize the town’s ballfields, the Naples Board of Selectmen gave its nod of approval for Legion Finance Officer Curtis Merrill to roll ahead with ideas for the annual event. Selectman Rick Paraschak told Merrill he would give
him the phone number of one of the community members involved in the local girls’ softball league. That way car show organizers could coordinate with that organized sports group to make certain no damage was done to the Plummer Field, which has been improved over the past few years, Paraschak said. “I think it’s a tradition worth continuing,” he said of the car show held on Memorial Day weekend. “We have a very active sports group that has put time and money into the fields. I’d like to involve that group
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(Continued from Page A) ing more than 40 percent of trees (measuring more than 4 inches in diameter) from the parcel during a 10-year period, according to Rickett, who indicated 90 percent of the sizeable trees had been cleared from MacNevin’s land. At this point in time, the selectmen have sent MacNevin a certified letter informing him of the infractions, according to Rickett; and MacNevin has yet to appear before the board for a second time. Reinhard said he did provide MacNevin with the names of two tree-removal services. He added that about 3,000-square-feet clearance is what is needed to put in the smallest septic system allowable by current construction standards. Reinhard said he was under the impression that MacNevin decided to go with the company that offered to do the tree removal job for $1,000 less than another local business. “I recommended a couple of people to him, and he dealt with them directly and paid them instead of using me as the general contractor,”
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WANT TO TAKE A DIP? — Ray Sirois of Harrison snapped this photograph of a sign outside of the Village Tie-Up on Main Street in Harrison. Recent warm temperatures, however, gave way to more chilly weather as the week started. For those who do like their dips a bit colder, don’t forget the Ninth Annual Freezing for a Reason, polar dip at Highland Lake in Bridgton on Saturday, Jan. 22. The dip benefits Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg. Pledge sheets are available on the shelter’s website.
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — A fire that destroyed the main building of the former Saunders Brothers wood products mill on Fair Street here last week brought over 70 firefighters from nine towns together to battle the blaze that could be seen for miles around. The cause of the fire is likely accidental and there were no injuries, according to Fryeburg Fire Chief Richard “Ozzie” Sheaff. Four investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office were dispatched to the scene last week to investigate the origin of the fire, said Sheaff. “It is believed to have been accidental, caused by the workers using tools inside,” Fire Chief Sheaff told The Bridgton News. It took two and one-half hours to bring the massive fire under control at the now closed Forest Industries property that was purchased by Louise Jonaitis of Hanover, who also owns the for-
mer Moosehead Manufacturing Company in Monson, at auction in May of 2009 for $200,000. Items inside the building were sold at auction two weeks ago, and workers were believed to be dismantling some equipment that remained there, when the fire broke out. Forest Industries closed up shop, in 2008. Sheaff said his department was toned out just before noon on Thursday, Dec. 30 and stayed at the scene for over six hours, initially. The fire was brought under control by 2:30 p.m., said Sheaff. Firefighting personnel from Fryeburg, Bridgton, Brownfield, Denmark, Lovell, Saco Valley and Sebago in Maine and Center Conway and East Conway in New Hampshire fought the fire, he said. They returned, when the fire rekindled and they remained there until 10:30 p.m., according to the fire chief. “Upon our arrival, about half of the main building was already fully engulfed in flames, and it FIRE, Page A
ing,” McCullough said. “The more information about what you want from the building you provide upfront, the easier for the bidders.” Kane – who has been inside the school from the damp basement to the tippy-top rafters continued to describe the process for getting cost estimates from builders. “You tell them what your needs are. What you need for square footages, entrance areas, phone services. You make a decision on how efficient you want it to be. If you want an R24 envelope, you put that into the proposal,” Kane said. “Then, they will design a square footage price. It’s not a bid process at that time. What you want to know is a guaranteed high price. What’s the most it could cost – given what has been asked for,” he said, adding the contractors will provide a conceptual drawing or sketch along with prices. “That’s where you start to make the decision,” Kane told the board. Between bid prices and artists renderings, the board
should be able to slim down its choice to one or two companies, he said. “Once a contractor comes on board, you are part of that design process. And yes, it works for both new construction and renovations,” Kane said. Both Allen, of Glen Builders and Bill Hopkins, who owns Archetype in Portland, spoke of the existing building as having value – from the shell of the structure to the recently replaced windows. As the board sat back and took in an hour worth of information, McCullough summarized some of the major points. “The main concern is: How does the town get to the costs? The town hasn’t appropriated money yet. You can evaluate the different designs and costs. Then, you take the number to the voters,” he said. “If the town approves it, you would award the contract to bidder. But, you will need some information to base your decision on,” which is what the design-build concept provides, McCullough said.
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(Continued from Page A) In fact, in this economy with cautious taxpayers, asking for bids on construction jobs before the money is available has become quite common. “It wouldn’t be the first time we did that. Raymond Town Hall was done the same way. They put together the bids and presented it to the voters,” according to Charles Allen, the construction manager with Glen Builders, Inc. “That is pretty standard. The builder knows whatever work he is doing upfront may be reimbursed down the road.” During an hour-long, informative presentation, the group outlined the process Casco could use to get the cost estimates for transforming an old school building with a leaky roof into future town offices –either by renovating the existing structure or starting from scratch. It was apparent from rough estimates that new construction typically costs more than renovations. According to Sebago Technics Vice President of Engineering and Project Development Owens McCullough, new construction is more expensive ($150 a square foot) while renovation can incorporate a wider range of costs (from $40 to $100 a square foot.) The square footage of the Memorial School is between 7,500 and 7,900-square feet, according to Town Manager David Morton.
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(Continued from Page A) of ownership or location.” The ban would apply to any developments pending before the planning board on or after Dec. 1. The McDonald’s Restaurant project, which still is awaiting state Department of Environmental Protection permit approvals, is grandfathered because the initial application was made in May 2010. The petition states that the ban is needed because fast food chains “threaten the viability of the downtown, create traffic congestion, and put an undue burden on our town’s infrastructure and economy.” The petition further states that banning fast food restaurants “will support the local economy and preserve the scale and character of Bridgton.” Big box ban The second petition calls for the site plan review ordinance to be amended to add a subsection under “Performance Standards — Relationship to Surroundings” as follows: “For retail developments located in a single building, a combination of buildings, single tenant space, or combination of tenant spaces, shall not exceed 30,000 square feet of gross floor area in the aggregate.” It also adds a definition of “Gross floor area in the aggregate” as “the indoor and outdoor space utilized for retail display and sale of goods and shall be aggregated to include adjacent buildings” when those buildings are operated under common ownership and/or share a distribution facility or otherwise operated as an integrated business. The petition states that the limit on the size of retail development is needed to “preserve the small town character of our community” and that “huge retail stores will threaten the viability of the downtown, create traffic congestion, and put an undue burden on our town’s infrastructure and economy.” It also repeats the fast food petition in saying that limiting retail size of new developments “will support the local economy and preserve the scale and character of Bridgton.” And as with the fast food petition, it would apply to all developments applying for permits or approvals in town on or after Dec. 1. Berkowitz said it would be unlikely for the board of selectmen to ask the planning board to study the issues of fast food restaurant development and big box stores and perhaps come up with their own amendments to the site plan review ordinance. “Do we really want the planning board, who has to enforce the ordinance, be the one to create it?” he said. “It would be putting them in a position where they can be seen as being prejudicial.” Berkowitz said the board of selectmen also have the option to call for a counter-referendum, but that’s a remote possibility, “because it really gets confusing” when too many questions on the same issues are put before voters. Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins, for his part, said he is glad that the issue of formula stores is coming to a vote in Bridgton. “I want this to come to a clear-cut vote, that this town makes its preference known one way or the other,” he said. “I signed both of the petitions to get it to a vote.” Collins said the town has a huge problem with being ambiguous on the issue of big box store development. He served on the Comprehensive Plan Committee in 2002, and at that time “there was a clearly voiced opinion that the town doesn’t want big box stores.” However, the existing site plan review ordinance does not reflect that sentiment, and would, in effect, allow such development, since there has been case law that towns cannot use the Comprehensive Plan as a basis for making their decisions on development projects. The same goes for fast food restaurants, as the approvals of, first, the Dunkin Donuts Restaurant, and more recently, McDonald’s, illustrate. Alan Manoian, Bridgton’s director of Economic and Community Development, said his office is taking no position on either one of the petitions, but instead is focusing its efforts on ramping up a new Comprehensive Planning Committee. That committee would likely begin meeting in February and take six to nine months to hash out what townspeople want the town of Bridgton to look like over the next 10 years. Bridgton’s last Comprehensive Plan was completed and passed by a narrow margin in 2005. “The actual community participatory process is what’s going to help this community moving forward,” Manoian said. “We want everyone to become reacquainted with what is a comprehensive plan and how does this become translated into our ordinances. Manoian said he’d like the Comprehensive Planning Committee to take a look at whether the current plan has worked for the town of Bridgton, and if not, why not. Petition-writer Finlayson, in a letter to the editor, said the residents need to “draw a line in the sand and create a new business plan for the town that makes us friendly to the small entrepreneur and hostile to the mega-chains.” He said Montpelier, Vt. banned fast food chains years ago, “and the diners and cafes are wonderful.” Finlayson and others are concerned that fast food chains would hurt the ability of independent restaurants to stay in business. “These are our friends and neighbors who have a stake in this community,” he wrote. Finlayson believes Bridgton ultimately needs zoning. “We have to have the laws in place to defend those positions,” he wrote. “We just need the will to do it and the result will be worth it.”
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These items were on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, December 28: 5:04 a.m. A caller reported major drifting of snow on Route 93 by Millbrook Road. 9:47 a.m. A woman on School Street reported that she was attempting to exit her driveway and got stuck and that when she got out of her vehicle she inadvertently locked her car with electric locks. She advised she had AAA and would call back when the vehicle was moved. Noon A man reported he had lost the tailgate off his trailer on Portland Road and he found the tailgate but he could not locate the license plate. 2:25 p.m. A pulp truck operated by Justin D. Brown of Norway rear-ended a 1994 Mercury four-door sedan operated by Donald Eric Johnson of Bridgton on Harrison Road. No injuries were reported. 3:19 p.m. A caller reported live electrical wires down at the end of his driveway at the Scott Bailey
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Thursday, December 30: 9:53 p.m. The Bridgton Fire Department responded to a chimney fire at a home on Burnham Road. Friday, December 31: 12:03 p.m. A caller reported someone dumped trash in a commercial dumpster at a convenience store on Main Street. 1:40 p.m. A 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee operated by Philip D. Remington of Fryeburg struck a deer on South Bridgton Road. The driver was not hurt. The deer was severely injured. 7:30 p.m. A subject brought two Jack Russell terriers to the police station they had found running in the road on Route 93. A short while later, a woman called to report her two Jack Russell terriers missing and was advised they had been transported to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. 8:33 p.m. A 27-year-old man POLICE, Page A
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF-ELECT — Kevin Joyce, at left, and his Chief Deputy, Naldo Gagnon, right, will be sworn into office tomorrow in Portland. Joyce and Gagnon attended Monday morning’s swearing-in ceremony for Susan Witonis, of Casco, as the new Cumberland County Commissioner. (Ackley Photo)
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FRYEBURG — The following is a partial listing of incidents handled by the Fryeburg Police Department from December 20 through 26, 2010: Monday, December 20: 3:25 a.m. A 28-year-old man from Fryeburg was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, possession of drug paraphernalia and refusing to sign a uniform summons, following a traffic stop on Elm Street. 2:10 p.m. A burglary on North Fryeburg Road was investigated. 3:13 p.m. Suspicious activity on Smith Street was investigated. Tuesday, December 21: 9:48 p.m. A disturbance on Cobb Street was investigated. Wednesday, December 22: 8:49 a.m. An officer responded to a report of a burglary on Lovewell’s Pond Road. 1:14 p.m. An officer responded to a report of a theft on Cobb Street. 2:38 p.m. A harassment complaint on Menotomy Road was received and a report taken. 8 p.m. A theft at a store in the Fryeburg Shopping Plaza was reported. Friday, December 24: 9 p.m. Fryeburg Police assisted the Fryeburg Fire Department on Harbor Road. Sunday, December 26: 10:15 a.m. Fryeburg Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue on North Fryeburg Road.
Alleged predator found dead By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Police say an alleged sexual predator found dead at his Del Chadbourne Road home in Bridgton on Monday killed himself and they have ended their investigation into his death. Roger S. Goode, 65, who was facing trial this week on sexual assault charges in New Hampshire in which the victim was a 14-year-old girl, was found dead at his house on Monday. Bridgton Police Officer Joshua Muise said Tuesday night that Goode’s death was “an apparent suicide — nothing suspicious,” but declined to disclose how he died.
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Goode was indicted by a grand jury in Rockingham County Superior Court in May, 2010 on five counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault, five counts of felonious sexual assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child. His trial on those charges was slated to have started in the same courthouse on Jan. 3.
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Fundraisers for Bryson Lovell by Ethel Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com Happy New Year to all. Here I thought it would calm down after the holidays, but not so. A quick update on fundraisers for Bryson Herlihy, who is battling a rare cancer that is tough for such a little tyke. The people of Mount Washington Valley and Fryeburg and surrounding areas have taken this little boy’s plight to heart. First, the raffle was a huge success, so that two prizes were awarded to Fryeburg residents Debbie Urgese and Carol Andrews. There is the breakfast on Sunday, Jan. 9 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Masonic Hall in North Conway Village, and there will be a supper at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church in Fryeburg on Saturday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 7 p.m., sponsored by the Fryeburg Academy class of 2013. Now there are two new benefits; one at Kennett High School Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 7 and 8 by Arts in Motion, when they put on their 2011 tour of Shades of Glory. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Saturday matinee. Every $2 from ticket sales will go to the Bryson Herlihy Fund and Silent Auction. Secondly, M&D Productions will be presenting local talent on stage on Sunday, Jan. 9 at their theater located near Bellini’s. Bryson’s dad T.J. has appeared in M&D productions in the past, so they are strongly supporting the family. If anyone
would like to donate toward a silent auction or make a contribution or add their talent to the evening, contact Mark DeLancy at 603-662-7591 or The Bryson Herlihy Donation Fund, c/o M&D Productions, P.O. Box 1147, Conway, N.H. 03838 There will be a supper to benefit the family of Thomas Hodsdon on Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Center Lovell Fire Station. Tommy was a longtime firefighter and the supper was planned when he became ill — but it is more important to help his family now that he has passed away. The menu will be spaghetti with meat sauce or without, and baked desserts and beverage. The doors will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. Former students of the New Suncook School will perform at the school at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, to benefit the New Suncook School Pequawket Kids Association After School Program. The Fryeburg Academy graduates are now attending college as music majors. Those performing are Owen Conforte, Tyler Arnold and Andrew Patterson, whose jazz will rock the house. Sarah Sawin and Nick Wallace performing on flute and classical guitar will be familiar to the Lovell community with their performances at the Brick Church in the summer. This duo will have the feet tapping with their Latin music. This
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ULTIMATE SACRIFICE — John Williams and Katherine McDonald, parents of Edmund Wayne McDonald, who died serving his country, are flanked by Russ Littlefield on left and Paul Neal on the right.
Honoring her son’s sacrifice Katherine McDonald and John Williams of Casco, received the “Gold Star Flag” and letter recently at the Naples American Legion for the ultimate sacrifice that her son, Edmund Wayne McDonald, gave in Afghanistan and Iraq. He served two tours over there. Edmund was born March 14, 1982 and died March 28, 2007. He was in the 82nd Airborne. Anyone who took pictures on Veterans Day and told Jerry Cook they would share their pics, he still would like to get them. You can send them to Jerry at e-mail dawn78@fairpoint.net or drop them off at the post lounge. A big thank you for sharing. Here’s an invitation to a party in honor and celebration of the life of Martha Flint. It will be held on Sunday, Jan. 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sweden Town Hall on 144 Bridgton Road. Martha has served the Bridgton Hospital, veterans auxiliaries, Red Hat Ladies as “Queen Mother,” granges, historical societies, Bridgton Academy, cemeteries, U.S. Postal Service as local postmaster, and various churches throughout Western
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The following ongoing programs and special events are being offered by the Bridgton Recreation Department: • Bridgton Art Walk — Bridgton Recreation will host its second downtown Art Walk on Friday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses including EFG Books, Corn Shop Trading Co., Winterford Galleries, Antiques & Things, Bridgton Books, Bridgton Public Library, Gallery 302, Firefly Boutique, Pleasant Mountain Pottery and more will remain open after hours to invite residents to view art exhibits, featured artists and local student pieces. Information and refreshments will be available at the businesses. In addition, childcare will be provided by Bridgton Recreation, allowing parents to enjoy an evening out downtown while their children have a fun and safe time as well. For details, contact Tom Tash at 647-8786. • Adult Basketball Drop-in Program — Bill Schrader returns with the recreation department’s
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Gallery 302 and Bridgton Art Guild members will present Painting the Town from now until Friday, Jan. 28. The winter hours at the Gallery are daily from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 647-ARTS. There will be an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9 at Shawnee Peak ski resort at 119 Mountain Road. For more information, call 1-800-482-0743. The Knights of Columbus are having a brunch on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. at the St. Joseph Parish Hall at 225 South High Street in Bridgton. For more information, call 647-8440. Bridgton Recreation will have its second Downtown Art Walk on Friday, Jan. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be businesses that
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Obituaries
January 6, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page A
Jean H. Hunt
Ann M. Gile
Mae E. Malia
BANGOR — Jean H. Hunt, 75, of Newport died Dec. 29, 2010 at a Bangor hospital following a period of ill health. She was born Aug. 17, 1935 in South Berwick, the daughter of James Alton and Catherine (Keep) Powers. She was a graduate of Bridgton High School. On June 4, 1954, Jean married David P. Hunt in Bridgton. Jean was employed as a CNA in Casco and Windham for several years as well as an Avon Presidential Club member. While her children were growing up, she was very active as a Girl Scout leader and as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts. She was also active in the Naples PTA. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Naples and also attended the Cornerstone Gospel Church in Naples as well as the High Street Congregational Church in Newport. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Newport and a member of the Book Club at the Newport Cultural Center. Jean always liked doing thing for others. She was an avid knitter and was always donating mittens, hats and other handmade items to local groups to be given to children and the needy. She loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens, doing jigsaw puzzles, crafts, and she loved to read. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, David P. Hunt of Newport; twin daughters, Sharon Low of Plymouth and Sheila Macklin of Bristol, N.H.; three sons, Tim Hunt of Delafield, Wisc., Ted Hunt of Coventry, R.I. and Tom Hunt of Hudson, N.H.; three brothers, Jack Powers of Tucson, Ariz., Dean Powers of Bridgewater, Mass. and Dan Powers of Kearsarge, N.H; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation was held on Sunday Jan. 2, 2010 at the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center in Newport. Memorial services will be conducted in the spring in Naples at a time and location to be announced. Friends who wish may make memorial donation in lieu of flowers to the Newport Fire Dept. Rescue Unit, Water Street, Newport, ME 04953. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High Street, Newport. To sign an online guest book and leave written tributes and condolences please visit: www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com
LIVERMORE FALLS — Ann M. Gile, 54, of Livermore Falls, passed away in the arms of her loving husband on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at her home, following a long courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on Jan. 11, 1956, in Portland, the oldest of eight children of John and Josephine (Fenton) MacLean. Educated in the Gray/ New Gloucester schools, she graduated from Gray/New Gloucester High School in 1974. At the age of 10, Ann started a long life of hard work. First delivering newspapers, then as a teenager she worked for Mario’s of Gray, owned by Ralph Libby, who was like a father to her. Later, she worked at Cole Farms in Gray before moving to Livermore Falls in 1984. After working for a year as manager at Cumberland Farms, she worked for Livermore Falls Trust, now known as Androscoggin Bank. In 1996, she became the first ever “employee of the year” because of her incredible number of comments of praise from their customers. In 2000, Ann started working for the Town of Livermore as deputy town clerk and worked there until her illness made it impossible to work. On Dec. 18, 1977, was Ann’s happiest day as she gave birth to her son, John D. Bennett. On Oct. 27, 1984, she married the love of her life Darren E. Gile of Fayette. Together, they made their home in Livermore Falls. Everyone knew that spring was here to stay when they would see Ann out walking Ashley and then Kelly out in the neighborhood. Ann enjoyed cooking for others, taking her mom shopping, and all children. Her greatest pleasures were the times spent out dancing, camping or fishing with Gene and Julie Barker. If it weren’t for the Barkers, Darren and Ann’s fight with her cancer would have been a lot harder. Ann is survived by her mother, Josephine MacLean of Gray; her husband of 26 years, Darren Gile of Livermore Falls; her son John D. Bennett and a grandson and twin granddaughters, all of Monroe City, Mo.; her brothers, John MacLean of Yarmouth, Calvin MacLean, Charlie MacLean, all of New Gloucester; her sisters, Linda MacLean of Windham, Laurie Lewis of Raymond and Mary Lowe of Oxford; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, John MacLean; and her sister, Alice Strout. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in the spring at Fayette Mills Cemetery, Tom Surry Road, Fayette. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com If desired, contributions may be made in her memory to: Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
PORTLAND — Mae E. Malia passed away peacefully at home on Christmas morning with her family by her side. Mae was born on May 22, 1923, in Portland, the daughter of Frieda (Babbage) and Archie Gerry. She graduated from Portland High School as a Brown Medal recipient in the Class of 1941. She married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Malia, in April of 1942, and together they had five children. She was a devoted homemaker even while working at Burnham & Morrill, Porteous, the Jewish Home for the Aged, and Maine Medical Center. She belonged to the Cathedral Parish where she was a member of the Mother’s Club while her children attended the school. Mae enjoyed many vacations in the Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, Las Vegas and Florida, but her favorite spot of all was Hawaii. Mae was predeceased by her husband Joe; her mother and father; her stepfather, George Carroll; a brother, Leon Gerry; a grandson. She is survived by her brother, Richard Carroll of Crystal River, Fla.; her children, Judi, Cindy Vacca, Joseph, all of Portland, James of Lewiston, Cheryl Doherty of Crystal River, Fla.; 13 grandchildren including Mary Fraser of Casco; 14 great-grandchildren including Riley and JJ of Casco; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours were on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland. Prayers were recited on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 190 Cumberland Avenue, Portland. Interment followed at New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. To offer words of condolence, sign a guest book, and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare. com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: VNA Home Health & Hospice, 50 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106.
Carroll Murphy Carroll Murphy passed quietly at his home in Sweden on Dec. 31, after succumbing to a several month battle with cancer. Born Carroll Uljas Pulkkinen on Sept. 7, 1947, Carroll took the name of Murphy upon his mother’s marriage to Roy Murphy of Bethel. Mr. Murphy used the name for several years and legally changed it before the birth of his son Uljas. Carroll joined the Navy in 1966 and extended his enlistment to attend Fire Control Technician school. After school he was assigned to the U.S.S. Chicago to work as a technician on missile launching and target evaluation consoles. He made two cruises to the war zone in the Tonkin Gulf, where the ship stood duty as a radar beacon for returning bombers and to provide missile support to protect returning damaged planes and rescue for downed pilots. Carroll was honorably discharged in 1972 and returned to Maine after spending several months living in California. Carroll then started work as a logger which he continued until his illness. He owned his own business for several years cutting in Maine, N.H., Mass., and Conn. He cut on paper company land, state land, National Forest, and several water districts, finishing cutting mostly private lots in the Sweden area. Carroll very much enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. His biggest joys were fishing in New York for large salmon and trout. The largest salmon was 35 pounds and the trout were a 13 pound brown and a 17 pound steelhead. All were caught on a fly rod in the Salmon River. Equally important to Carroll was his yearly visits to Alaska with fishing pals. He went every year for 13 years. Carroll truly loved the beauty and wilderness of Alaska. He was a Master Maine Guide, a New York Fishing Guide, and an Alaska Fishing Guide. For a few years he held a Maine Pulpwood Scaler’s license and was also a licensed insurance agent. He always returned to logging. He belonged to several organizations, the most notable being the N.R.A., S.A.M., and Act for America, the latter being very important to him. Carroll served his town as a Selectman for one term, as Deputy Emergency Management Director, and was a trained C.E.R.T. member. Carroll was also a member of MENSA. Mr. Murphy is survived by his mother Dorothea of Market Square Health Facility in South Paris, his wife Patti of Sweden, Maine, his sister Patricia of Harrison, brothers Bill Murphy and wife Sylvie of Woodstock and Kipp Cummings of Woodstock, and son Uljas Murphy and wife Leighann of Zionville, N.C. He was predeceased by father Uljas Pulkkinen, stepfather Roy Murphy, and sister Jana Roseberry. Following the wishes of Mr. Murphy, there will be no services or funeral, a Celebration of his life will be held in the Spring. At his request, donations may be made in his memory to: Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd., Fryeburg, ME 04038.
William E. Winslow CASCO — William “Bill” Ernest Winslow, 83 of Mayberry Hill, passed away Dec. 31, 2010 at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Bill was born June 15, 1927 in Taunton, Mass., son of G. Ernest and Hazel Kimball Winslow. At an early age, Bill’s family moved to Chatham, N.H. where he received an education in a one-room schoolhouse. Bill joined the Navy during World War II and spent his tour of duty in the South Pacific aboard the USS Ebert, the first diesel-to-electric destroyer escort. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and an expert woodsman. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a master carpenter and cabinetmaker. For many years, he was caretaker for summer residents as well as for Tall Timbers, a boys’ summer camp. Bill also led his own neighborhood watch. Whenever neighbors saw him in his van, they felt comfort in knowing he was keeping an eye out for their safety and the safety of their property. Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jobyna Chapman Winslow; a son, Bruce Winslow of Casco; a daughter, Linda “Lynn” Ribas of Otisfield; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn McCallister; and a nephew. In the spring Bill will be returned to his boyhood home in Chatham, N.H. at the foot of Evan’s Notch. A celebration of his life will be held at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge, Casco, on Thursday, Jan. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to: Maine Veterans Home, 477 High Street, South Paris, ME 04281 or Casco Rescue, PO Box 1810, Windham, ME 04062.
Dr. Donald E. Allen STANDISH — Dr. Donald Elliott Allen, 80, of Standish, died on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Barron Center in Portland following a brief illness. He was born in Rochester, N.Y., on March 24, 1930, the son of the late Frederick Hadley Jr. and Jean (Malven) Allen. Dr. Allen was a graduate of Mt. Hermon Academy in Northfield, Mass., and began furthering his education at Cornell University, eventually earning his bachelor’s degree at Ohio State. Upon completion of his undergraduate work, he returned to Cornell at which time he received his medical degree and subsequently served an internship at Cincinnati General Hospital. He then entered the U.S. Navy and served his country as a physician while stationed at Treasure Island, Calif., and Iwakuni, Japan. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he moved his family to Maine where he opened a general practice in Standish that continued for five years. Deciding to specialize in the medical profession he continued his education at McGill University in Montreal, Canada where he earned a degree in the field of plastic surgery. In 1969 he moved his family back to Maine where he opened a practice in the Portland area until his retirement in August of 1987. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He shared 53 years of marriage with Nancy (Gerrie) Allen of Standish. In addition to his wife, family survivors include their five children, Susan Buckland of Damariscotta, Jeffrey Allen of Cumberland, Kathleen Verrill of South Hiram, Debra Sawyer of North Carolina and Gregory Allen of Massachusetts; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Frederick Hadley Allen III of Illinois; and a sister, Nancy Jean Rupke of Wisconsin. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. A service of Dolby Funeral Chapel, Windham; for online condolences, please visit their website at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Barron Center, 1145 Brighton Avenue, Portland, ME 04101.
Dennis C. Evans Dennis C. Evans, 62, of Bridgton Maine, formerly of Weymouth, Mass. died Jan. 5, 2011. He was a retired sheet metal worker, local union #17, of Boston Mass, and served in the United States Marine Corp Reserves. Survived by his beloved wife, Michaela Bowen Evans, loving father of Derek Evans, Phoenix, Ariz., Nicole Guido, Mesa, Ariz., and proud grandfather of Christopher Guido and Cameron Jensen of Mesa, Ariz. Loving brother of Gail Clark of Strongton, Mass. He was redeceased by his sister Diane Campbell of Weymouth Mass. Several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to an Open House on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Evans’ home at 281 Harrison Road, Bridgton, Maine. A graveside service will be held in late spring. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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GRAY — Albenie Gervais, 85, of Gray, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at a Portland hospital. Born in Frenchville on Aug. 16, 1925, he was the son of Victorie and Sophie Roy Gervais, and was a graduate of Fort Kent High School. Al moved to southern Maine and worked at the South Portland Shipyard until he entered the Navy. He was a veteran of World War II. Al worked hard and was a good provider for his family. He worked for S.D. Warren Co. in Westbrook for 23 years. He also worked in the woods, farmed, owned and operated Patio Trailer Park in Gorham as well as a construction company and several other businesses. He later retired from SAD 15 as a school bus driver, where he drove for 13 years. Al was very outgoing and thoroughly enjoyed his home on Little Sebago Lake where family often gathered. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cribbage, boating, camping and snowmobiling. He looked forward to his yearly travels to Eagle Lake for fishing and to Flagstaff for hunting. In his younger years, he held a private pilot license and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Most recently, he taught himself how to use a computer. Mr. Gervais was predeceased by his first wife, Elsie Totman Gervais; a daughter, Patricia Gervais; and a sister, Marie Burgess. Al is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Foster Gervais of Gray; three sons, Richard Gervais Sr. and Stephen Gervais, both of Athens, and Jason Gervais of Raymond; four stepsons, Gene Partridge of Windham, Bruce Partridge of Raymond, Donnie Partridge of Florida and Jeffrey Partridge of Windham; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Llewellyn Gervais and Lucien Gervais, both of Saco, and Joe Gervais of Connecticut; and four sisters, Lucielle Pelletier of Florida, Louise La France of Raymond, Rena Rochon of Massachusetts and Priscilla St. Pierre of Westbrook. Al was loved by all and will be sadly missed and never forgotten. Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. A funeral service will be held at the chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011. The Rev. James Brewer will officiate. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery, Westbrook. Online condolences may be left at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Community Auxiliary Food Pantry, 55 Westwood Road, Gray, ME 04039 or Raymond Rescue, P.O. Box 741, Raymond, ME 04071.
FALMOUTH — Beryl Louise Haskell, 77, died on Dec. 26, 2010, at Sedgewood Commons, Falmouth, surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 6, 1933, in Orange, N.J., the daughter of William and Marguerite (Harris) Oliver. She grew up in Livingston, N.J., graduating from Orange High School in 1951. Beryl went on to graduate from the University of Vermont with a degree in Zoology in 1955 and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. In 1955, she married Dan Wells Manson of Grosse Point, Mich., moving to Appleton, Wis., then to Saffle, Sweden in 1958. While living in Sweden, she visited England, Norway and Denmark. She returned to the United States to live in Maine in 1960, where she has been a resident for the majority of her life. On Jan. 8, 1993, she married Owen Haskell in the living room of Strawberry Meadows Farm in New Gloucester. She enjoyed traveling, making trips to Germany and France. Following her marriage to Owen Haskell she traveled to Switzerland and Italy to support Owen as he competed in the World Cup Seniors Cross-Country races. The trip to Switzerland required the racers and support teams to helicopter into the race area because the roads were impassable. Beryl also made two special trips with her sister Judy, one to visit her niece Jill Boynton in Prague, Czech Republic the other a trip sponsored by Vermont Public Radio to Brussels, Amsterdam and London focusing on live performances of classical music and opera. Beryl loved the outdoors, especially hiking, completing all the Presidential peaks in the White Mountains, most of the major peaks in the Adirondacks, as well as the Carter and Mahoosuc Ranges of Maine. She canoed the complete Allagash Wilderness Waterway. She was an avid cross-country skier too. In 1991, she and Owen took the train to Sept ëles, Labrador, Canada, where the train only comes once a week, to go bushwhacking and canoeing with only compass and map. Beginning as a small child she spent summers in Lake Placid, N.Y. at Camp Undercliff, a summer music camp run by her parents. Later, when Camp Undercliff was converted to a family camp, it still remained her favorite place on earth. She worked as an educator and librarian, developing an educational business called Ergoª to support teacher’s ability to provide enrichment education in regular classroom settings. She co-owned a catering business called Butter and Eggs in the 1980s. She was a member of Karen Miller’s Aerobic Dance Team for 10 years, performing at assisted and senior housing in the Greater Portland area until her health declined. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Owen Haskell of New Gloucester; daughters, Jean Manson Waite of Bethel, Elizabeth Anne Manson of Brunswick and Katherine Manson Webster, M.D. of Cumberland; stepchildren, Willow Schwarz of Woolwich, Margaret Haskell of Brunswick, Amy Schwarz of Canada and William Haskell of Raymond; grandchildren and great-grandchild; sister, Judith Oliver Boynton of Keene, N.H.; her stepmother, Frances Lynch Oliver; stepsister, Sandra Oliver and stepbrother, Jeffery Oliver all of Bloomington, N.Y., and William Oliver Jr. of New Jersey; and a cousin. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Marguerite Oliver. A ceremony of celebration and remembrance was held on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the New Gloucester Congregational Church, New Gloucester, and a Providing reception followed in the vestry. companionship, respite In lieu of flowers, the family care, home care and asks that donations be made to: Women, Work and Community transportation. of Maine, 46 University Drive, 647-2149 Augusta, ME 04330. www.connectingcompanions.com
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DAYTON — Helen “Joyce” Meserve, 84, of Dayton, passed away on Jan. 2, 2011, at the Monarch Center in Saco. She was born on July 20, 1926, in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of the late Alonzo and Odessa (Sims) Flanders. She attended Sanford and Kennebunk schools and graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1944. She also graduated from the Salem School of Nursing. After nursing school, Joyce proudly served with the WACS. Throughout her entire working life, Joyce worked as a registered nurse and worked in veterans’ hospitals in Massachusetts and Bronx, N.Y. Locally, Joyce worked at the Webber Hospital and retired from Southern Maine Medical Center. She was a member of the Hollis Center Baptist Church, was a Past Matron in the Order of the Eastern Star, Saco bowling leagues, and was a volunteer with the Southern Maine Medical Center Auxiliary. Joyce enjoyed reading, taking walks, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Coyle Meserve in 2003. Joyce is survived by her children, Nancy Harriman of Dayton, Joan Meserve of Saco, Steve Meserve of Saco and Brian Meserve of Fryeburg; sister, Jean Goodwin of Dayton; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews in local area; and many cousins from Canada. Visiting hours will be on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, located on the corners of Routes 202 and 4A (13 Portland Road) in Buxton (Bar Mills). A funeral service will be held on Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the Hollis Center Baptist Church located on Rt. 202. A private burial service with Joyce’s family will follow at Goodwins Mills Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Hollis Center Baptist Church Food Pantry, P.O. Box 180, Hollis, ME 04042.
SEBAGO — Merle E. Harmon, 79, of Sebago died Friday, December 24, 2010 at Bridgton Healthcare in Bridgton. He was born in Lovell on March 5, 1931, the son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Bryant) Harmon. Merle attended schools in Lovell. He became married at 21 years of age to Beverly A. Dolloff and they started their family. Mr. Harmon was employed at L.C. Andrews of South Windham where he worked for many years as a truck driver until their closure. He later pursued truck driving at Gerrity Lumber in Gorham until his retirement. Merle enjoyed camping and hunting and was a member of the Big Bucks Club. He also enjoyed his children and grandchildren while they grew up. He frequently watched over his two grand dogs, Annie and Pumpkin. Most recently, he watched deer, turkey, and fox from his picture window. An avid sports fan, the Boston Red Sox was a favorite to him. He shared 55 years of marriage with the late Beverly A. (Dolloff) Harmon, who died in 2007. Survivors include daughters, Nancy Thompson and Christine Jordan, both of Sebago; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother, Arnold Harmon of Otisfield; a sister, Dorothy Malone of Johnson, Vt.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a daughter, Sandra A. Murphy in 1998; and sisters, Betty Littlefield and Diane Loder. Services will be held private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapels, Windham. For online condolences, please visit the website at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com
STANDISH — The Rev. Richard J. Nordgren Sr., 84, of Standish, died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Hartford, Conn., on July 18, 1926, the son of the late Alfred and Blanche (Carey) Nordgren. He enlisted into the U.S. Navy during World War II where he served as an electrician and gyro technician on the U.S.S. Quincy, which took President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference in Crimea for the war’s second “Big Three” meeting with Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Communist Party General Secretary Joseph Stalin. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut, then furthered his education at the Hartford Theological Seminary receiving a Masters of Divinity. As a United Church of Christ pastor, he served many churches including the Riverton Congregational Church in Riverton, Conn., West Hartland Community Church in West Hartland, Conn., and the Kent Congregational Church in Kent, Conn. While at the Kent Congregational Church, he marched with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the third and final march from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery, Ala. He also served at the Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland, Trumbull Congregational Church, Trumbull, Conn., and retired from the First Congregational Church in South Portland. He enjoyed camping and traveling the United States with his family. He shared 55 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Janet Doris (Butcher) Nordgren who died in 2000. Family members include his children, Kathryn Brown of Standish, Cynthia Irving of Naples and Mark Nordgren of Standish; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Nordgren and Carey Nordgren; a sister, Florence Leishman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by two children, Richard Nordgren Jr. and Laura Nordgren. A celebration of life was held at the Standish Congregational Church on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, with the Rev. Dr. Rick Hughes, officiating. Spring burial will be held in the Dow’s Corner Cemetery, Standish. Arrangements by Dolby Funeral Chapels, Windham. For online condolences, please visit the website at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The American Cancer Society New England Division, One Main Street, Suite 130, Topsham, ME 04086.
BUCKSPORT — Kenneth C. Smith, formerly of Bucksport and recently of Sangerville, passed away on Dec. 30, 2010, at Hibbard Nursing Home in Dover-Foxcroft. Ken was born in Harrington to Kenneth A. Smith and Josephine Burgess Smith of Harrington on Oct. 11, 1924. He was a graduate of Lubec High School and in 1943 from the second class at Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, being appointed as a Third Mate and Ensign in the USNR. Ken served in both World War II and the Korean conflict, serving a total of eight and a half years with over 27 months of foreign sea duty. Some of the wartime ports of call were Omaha Beach, Normandy, Corrigador and the Philippines. After military discharge, Ken sought to work for the people of the State of Maine and in 1953 was appointed to the Maine State Police, serving honorably in Troop A York County, Troop C Piscatiquis County, Troop E Washington County, Troop F Aroostook County, and Troop G Maine Turnpike. In 1973, Ken retired from there and began working at Maine Yankee in Wiscassett, eventually actually retiring to the home he built on the River Road in Bucksport. Always one to love hunting, fishing, or building something, he now had time to do it. He was never too busy to help his son, daughter, families or friends with whatever project or expedition was ongoing and will be greatly missed and always lovingly and respectfully remembered. In later years, he became addicted to a game called golf and nearly became unrecognizable in his zeal for the perfect swing. His talk of friends at the 19th hole at the Bucksport Golf Course always brought smiles and fond memories. Ken was predeceased by both parents; his sister Alice London of Bucksport; his former wife Mary Wheeler Spencer of Sanford; and his much cherished daughter Sharon Marie Marion of North Berwick. He is survived by his son Bradford S. Smith of Sangerville; his former wife Dawn Danforth and her children Mark and Kathy of Bucksport; six grandchildren including Michael Smith of South Casco; and eight greatgrandchildren. There will be a military graveside service scheduled in the spring with a celebration of Ken’s life to follow at his Sangerville residence at a time to be announced. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, Bangor and Brewer.
FRYEBURG — Edith E. Gray, 93, of Fryeburg, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010 at Bridgton Hospital. She was born in Dixmont, a daughter of Frank and Hazel “Cleaves” Tenney and was educated in Bangor schools. She worked in retail in the Bangor area until 1947 when she married Norman H. Gray. She and her husband operated Pequawket Valley Farms for many years, where they raised many prize-winning polled Herefords. She was a member of the Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was treasurer for over 30 years, a trustee and also taught Sunday school. She was a former member of Pocahontas and an active and lifetime member of the Maine and National Trappers Associations. Edith was predeceased by her husband, Norman Gray, in 1991; four brothers John Tenney, Albert Tenney, G.E. Tenney and Charles Tenney; three sisters Ruth Beatham, Marjorie Welton and Lottie May Tenney. She is survived by a daughter, Nan Jackson of Clearwater, Fla. and Stoneham; a son, John Gray of Weaverville, Calif.; two brothers, Herbert Tenney of Hampden and Fred Tenney; a sister, Alice Traylor of Cincinnati, Ohio; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours were held Tuesday, Jan. 4 at Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. A funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church, in care of Pat Wales, 374 McNeil Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or the Maine Trappers Association Scholarship Fund, in care of Linda Bridges, 93 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org
Carol A. Coomber HIRAM — Carol Ann Coomber, 72, of Hiram, died on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at the Odd Fellows Home in Auburn. She remained a loving, gracious, happy woman throughout her years living with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Aug. 31, 1938, the daughter of the late Percy and Lucille (Cook) Coomber. They lived in Newark, N.Y., until Carol was 12 when they moved to Lexington, Mass., where she graduated from high school. She moved to Maine and had eight children with Robert Proctor to whom she was married for many years. When she wasn’t caring for her many children, Carol was employed at Sylvania and area nursing homes. Eventually, she became a live-in nanny, later running her own catering truck. She was predeceased by Dewayne Shaw, with whom she spent many years. They owned Freedom Hardware together along with the Comfort Motel in Jackman. Always though, the place she loved the most was the “Mountain,” their home in Hiram. She enjoyed her last years at the Mountain in Hiram surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Carol is survived by seven children; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; her brother David; and a niece. She was predeceased by a brother, Douglas; a daughter, Dianna Lynn; and two grandsons. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., Auburn, on Thursday, Jan. 6, at 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Private burial will be held in the spring. A service of Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapels, Gorham. For online condolences, please visit the website at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com
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Michelle Clark of Hebron and Nathaniel Mulcahy of Naples were married Sept. 4 at South Windham Community Church in Windham. Michelle is the daughter of Tammy Clark of Norway and Michael Brooks of Casco. Nathaniel is the son of Donald and Line Mulcahy of Naples. The officiating clergy was the Rev. Mary Stimson. Maid of honor was Jessica Donovan of Chicago, Ill. Best Man was Jason Briner of Naples. Bridesmaids were Briana Burtsell of Georgetown, Md., Samantha Brooks of Casco and Kelly Elsaesser of Naples. Ushers were Steven Ferland of Naples, Michael Berube of Wolcott, Conn., and David Berube of Wolcott, Conn. A reception took place at the Cunningham Farm in Gorham, with guest book hostess Colleen Cunningham. Michelle is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Southern Maine Community College, South Portland. Nathaniel is a graduate of Lake Region High School and Washington County Community College in Calais. Michelle works at Maine Medical Center in Portland and Nathaniel works at Shaw Brothers in Gorham. They are residing in Gorham.
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while under the influence of an intoxicant (no test — one prior conviction) on Kansas Road, after a complaint was received of a vehicle allegedly driving “all over the road and into the snowbanks.” Monday, January 3: 3:30 a.m. Reports were received that Harrison Road, Portland Road toward Naples and intown roads were “very slippery.” The Public Works Director was advised. 6:57 a.m. No injuries were reported when a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero operated by Adam Charest of Fryeburg and a 2010 school bus operated by Linda Chute of Casco and owned by SAD 61 collided at
the intersection of North High Street and Sweden Road. 3:58 p.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2003 Ford F-150 pick-up truck operated by Kenneth L. Whitney of Denmark and a 1998 Dodge Durango pick-up truck operated by Edward Skarbinski of Bridgton collided at the intersection of a driveway on Willett Road. 11:47 p.m. No injuries were reported when a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am operated by Cynthia L. Smith of Bridgton struck and killed a deer on Portland Road. Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued nine summonses and 41 warnings.
(Continued from Page A) didn’t take long for the fire to go through the rest of it,” Chief Sheaff said. “The fire traveled down through the duct work, and the whole building was all full of smoke.” “Only the main building was destroyed,” Sheaff said. “We went around to the L-shaped part of the building and stopped
it before it got to any other structures.” The fire chief said there are a total of six buildings on the property. Power lines a problem Asked if there were any difficulties fighting the blaze last week, Chief Sheaff said, “What hindered us a lot were the power lines that travel across in front of the of the
main building — they caught fire, as did a pole on the corner, and I had Central Maine Power dump the grid so we could work the fire. The whole downtown area was without power, for awhile.” Bridgton’s ladder truck was used to fight the massive blaze from above, according to Sheaff,
and backup water was shuttled to the scene from nearby Ward’s Brook. Sheaff said one person told him they could see the smoke from a bridge in Hiram. Since the fire, Jonaitis has announced plans to open a furniture-manufacturing facility at the same location.
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of Bridgton collided with a 2002 Honda Civic operated by Amanda Paull of Whitman, Mass. on Sandy Creek Road. 11:24 a.m. The Bridgton Fire Department responded to a report of a potential propane gas leak at a residence on Moose Pond Drive. Firefighters on scene advised there was an overturned gas can in the garage/basement area that had spilled but had since been contained, and the homeowner had ventilated the area. 1:08 p.m. Two kayaks were stolen from Luck Grove. 4:35 p.m. A 48-year-old woman from Waban, Mass., was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle
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(Continued from Page A) from Bridgton was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant on Portland Road. Saturday, January 1: 1:03 a.m. A 24-year-old woman from Quincy, Mass., was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, following a traffic stop on Sweden Road. 12:26 a.m. A 50-year-old man from Bridgton was arrested and charged with violating a condition of release. Sunday, January 2: 10:59 a.m. No injuries were reported when a 2008 Jeep Patriot operated by Gabriel Miller
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Snowmobile crash (Continued from Page A) Hartley was the one operating it. Hartley hit his head on an aluminum boatlift, according to Game Warden Pete Herring. He suffered a broken neck, fractured collarbone and head lacerations and was transported to Maine Medical Center in Portland where he was initially listed in critical condition. Hartley’s condition was upgraded to serious on Monday. Butler suffered bruises to her upper body, according to Herring. Neither was wearing a helmet, Herring said. Hartley was summonsed for operating under the influence and refusing to submit to a blood alcohol test. The incident remains under investigation. Wardens Kris Barboza and Josh Smith, Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Casco Fire Department personnel also responded to the snowmobile crash.
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(Continued from Page A) CVS pharmacy in Biddeford, Ackerman said. Det. Ackerman said Lavalle’s current whereabouts are unknown but that his last known address was at his mother’s house in Windham. He said another possible location where Lavalle might be is at his father’s residence in Wells. The suspect at the time of the robbery was described as a white male, five feet 5 inches to five feet 6 inches tall, weighing between 125 and 145 pounds, who was wearing a camouflage SUN PILLAR taken looking over Long Lake on a cold January morning just before sunrise by local photographer Brad Gortex military jacket, light colored jeans, white sneakers, a Bradstreet of Bridgton. dark-knit stocking cap, dark sunglasses and black gloves with white edging. Patrol deputies and detectives used a K-9 team to search for the suspect. Anyone with information about Lavalle’s whereabouts is By Brad Bradstreet of the sun just after sunrise and are tilted slightly toward the conditions are similar. It asked to call the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at 774Special to The News or before sunset. The weather you. The sun’s rays come up happens while the sun is up 1444 or 1-800-266-1444, Ext. 2115. ’Tis time for Sun Pillars and has to be just right for these to and bounce off the tilted ice but close to the horizon. The Sun Dogs. occur. crystals to you. What you see reflected light shows up on the We are not talking about To see a Sun Dog or a Sun is a tall pillar of light — a sides of the sun. baseball teams like the Sea Pillar, there will probably be Sun Pillar. The photo (above) is Watch out for these this winDogs in Portland. We are talk- no wind; humidity needs to be an example taken looking over ter. (Continued from Page A) ing about winter weather. high; cold enough to produce Long Lake a couple of years Brad Bradstreet of Bridgton and I tell them I can’t do it because I don’t have employees, A Sun Pillar is when a col- ice crystals in the air; and rea- ago on a cold January morning is an avid photographer, who someone is going to be upset,” he said. umn of light appears on the sonably clear for the sun’s rays just before sunrise. regularly submits interesting It was suggested that Morton publicize any future closings horizon above the sun before it to make this work. An example A Sun Dog can appear when photos to The News. with local television or radio stations so people don’t travel rises — or just after it sets. would be a cold morning just to the town offices. Another idea for informing the public of A Sun Dog is a bright ball before sunrise. Ice crystals in the weather-related closures was to leave a message on the town of light to the left and/or right air would be flat or “plate-like” office answering machine – a task that can be done by staff In honor of the from their homes. Martin Luther King, Jr. “One vehicle sliding across the road can tie up a road for Holiday hours and make snow-plowing difficult,” Morton said. “I just wanted to make sure the board gave me clear instructions on The Bridgton News what to do” on days when snowstorms close other institutions, office will be closed on schools and businesses.
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RETURN OF THE FORMER CATS — The first Ice Cat Alumni Game was held on Thursday, Dec. 30 at the Bridgton Ice Arena. The current Fryeburg Academy/Lake Region Ice Cats came out on top 6-5 after a furious start from the alums. Alums pictured (front, left to right) Tavish Leland, Austin Wood, Dan Casey, Cody Leland, Chris Roy; (back row) Coach Jon Norris, Bill Skarbinski, Matt Cheney, Phil Harnden, Keith Rickett, Drew Payne, Kody Rickett, Nick Marshall, Ian Biggers and Ted Skarbinski.
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Maggie McConkey has been forced to do just about everything on the basketball floor for Fryeburg Academy. She rebounds. She directs the offense as the team’s point guard. She leads, being one of just two returning starters. And, Tuesday night the FA junior guard was the game’s high scorer. McConkey started quick, scoring 13 points in the first half as the Raiders built a 20-point lead and rolled past Poland 46-20. McConkey finished with a game-high 17 points as the Raiders evened their record at 3-3. The Raiders carved up the Poland defense over the first eight minutes as McConkey found plenty of space driving to the hoop, and she also banked home a 3-pointer from the right wing to push the lead to 15-0. FA freshman Skye Dole had her way inside the lane, scoring 6 points and hauling down
4 rebounds in the first quarter. Dole finished with 14 points. Poland had a difficult time trying to penetrate the lane against FA twin towers Dole and Katie Heggie. The Knights (1-5) finally scored with 12.2 seconds left in the quarter on a Emily Bolduc steal and lay-up. McConkey closed out the half by scoring the Raiders’ final 8 points for a 29-9 lead. FA out scored the Knights 8-1 in the third. Poland reached double digits for the first time in the fourth, scoring 10 points. For the Raiders, Kendra Fox scored 6 points, Katie Heggie 4, Brenna Gerchman 2, Maddy Smith 2 and Bailey Frost had 1 point. For Poland, Britina Maheux had 6 points, Emily Bolduc 4, Morgan Copp 3, Kat Seeley 3, Cassie Mocciola 2 and Lindsey Therieault had 2 points. Up next: The road now gets brutal for the Raiders. FA hosts Greely Friday at 6:30 p.m., then travels next week to York on Tuesday (6:30) and Falmouth on Thursday (7:00).
we won’t be forcing.” The coach will continue to drum home the message that at the end of a game, players need to seek out open teammates. “If your player leaves you to double the basketball, you need to come back to the ball and make yourself available for a pass,” he said. “You don’t run away and hide.” Lesson 3: Defense wins. Coach True liked how his team made it very difficult for Gray players to find easy shots. Even when the Patriots did score, it took a lot of time off the clock. Good defense also led to
easy fastbreak points, which was a saving grace on a night when a number of perimeter shots rattled off the iron. “A lot of our defensive stops turned into quick points. One part of our game that we have been consistent is our defense,” Coach True said. Senior forward Hannah Cutting continued her strong play inside, scoring a teamhigh 13 points. With Gray-NG deciding to double and triple team LR center Tianna Carter in the low post, the Lakers did a good job of reversing the ball to Cutting, who made sevDEFENSE, Page B
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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Offense can come and go. Defense, on the otherhand, never takes a night off if a team plays aggressively and smart. Lake Region struggled to put the ball in the basket Tuesday night against a physical GrayNew Gloucester squad. But, the Lakers’ defense made it even tougher for Gray shooters as the Lakers held the Patriots to single digits over the first three quarters en route to a 40-29 victory at Nutting Gym. Neither team could get anything going offensively early, combining for 12 points over
the first eight minutes. Lake Region moved out to a 20-14 halftime lead, and extended it to 30-19 after three. Gray-NG (2-3) would make a couple of runs at the Lakers in the fourth as Haylee Cote knocked down a 3-pointer. The Patriots turned up the pressure and forced a couple of turnovers, but G-NG was unable to convert and the Lakers kept a nine-point advantage down the stretch. Lake Region Coach Paul True liked how his club battled, and hopes they learned a few more valuable lessons. Lesson 1: Prepare to shoot
the basketball. “Obviously, we started extremely slow. I thought what attributed to that was we are not preparing to shoot before we catch the ball. We’re taking a lot of open, but deep perimeter shots when we weren’t ready to catch. We were’nt patient on offense at all,” Coach True said. “We need to be smart. Instead of just standing, we need to relocate to an open spot. If you keep your feet moving, it is easier to catch and step into a shot, than standing in a spot, feet flat on the floor. It makes a big difference. It’s something we have been working on and
GORHAM — Although the Fryeburg Academy indoor track team sports a line-up of 24 athletes, the Raiders had just 11 on hand last Thursday for the New Year’s Relays held at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. On the ladies’ side, Sage Hennessey turned aside 48 other girls to advance to the finals with the second fastest time of the day: 7.82 for the 55meter dash. In the finals, Sage finished fifth after running two relay legs, a long tough day. Laura Pulito ran to a win in her heat of the mile and cracked the six-minute mark with a very impressive 5:57:91. Four Raiders — Sage,
Laura, Corrin Bedell and Bailey Friedman — combined for a very nice distance medley relay running to a 15:18:79, good for fourth place and outdistancing five Class A schools. They also combined for an 11th place finish in the sprint medley relay, which had 26 schools. The time for that effort was 5:10:13 Bailey Friedman and Jenn Perry competed in the shot put, holding their own against mostly Class A schools. On the boys’ side, a 13:08:58 was turned in by the distance medley team of Jake Schrader, Chris Solter, Tyler O’Keefe and Eric Hannes. Jake had a very good day in the high jump despite very little training.
“Chris, Tyler and Eric all ran well in the open mile, not as fast as they would have liked, but solid efforts for the first race of the season,” FA Coach Kevin McDonald said. In the shot put, David Powers had three solid throws and Andrew Emery ran the 55meter dash in a season best of 8.21. “All in all a fine day for the young Raider team,” Coach McDonald said. Up next: The Raiders open their regular season this Friday, Jan. 7 at USM at 3:30 p.m. against Falmouth, Gray-New Gloucester, Wells, Lake Region, Freeport and North Yarmouth Academy.
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will continue to work on.” Lesson 2: Understand how to close out a game. With a big lead and time on their side, the Lakers took some ill-advised shots in the final couple of minutes. Shot selection and staying out of harm’s way were points Coach True impressed upon his players during their post-game talk. “With experience comes better decisions,” Coach True said. “I kept telling them, ‘I want you to play, but we need to be smart.’ They certainy did continue to play hard, but we forced a few shots, that hopefully at the end of the season,
JAMFEST CHAMPS — The Lake Region 8th Grade Girls Basketball team won the Jay “Jamfest” Invitational Tournament held on Dec. 27-28. This is the second straight year the Lakers have won the tournament. Lake Region defeated Gardiner 51-21, Auburn 43-25, Livermore 46-37 and Auburn 46-24 on their way to the championship of the eight-team tournament. Tournament participants included: (front row) Devin Langadas, Sarah Hancock, Kaylor Plummer; (middle row) Allison Morse, Hunter Banks, Hannah Keisman, Meghan VanLoan, Bridgette Letarte, Kate Hall, Kasey Simpson; (back row) Matt Hancock, Nicole Fox, Ashley Clark and Coach Kevin Hancock.
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In high school varsity boys’ basketball action Tuesday night: Gray-NG 71, Lake Region 50. After a tight first quarter, Lake Region saw the game get out of hand as the Patriots went on a 24-12 run. Down 35-22 at the half, the Lakers were unable to cut into the deficit as the Patriots continued to roll offensively with an 18-11 run. Adam Jensen had a huge night for Gray-NG, firing in a game-high 35 points while Josh Farynaz added 21 points. Alex Hartford paced the Lakers with 19 points while Danny Place chipped in 14 points, including two 3-pointers. Kevin Gilson also knocked down two 3-pointers and finished with 11 points. Other scor-
ers were: Tristan Lacey 5 and Erik Christensen had 1 point. Up next: The Lakers (15) host Freeport on Friday at 6:30 p.m. LR then travels to Poland on Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game and hosts Yarmouth on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Poland 56, Fryeburg Academy 41. So far, the Raiders’ season has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride. Up one minute, down the next. Coach Sedge Saunders continues to work with his club to reach some consistency in their play. FA isn’t quite there yet. After a good first quarter on the road at Poland, the Raiders managed just one basket over eight minutes. Poland gain a little momentum, taking an 1815 lead at the half, and Jonah
Farrington took the Knights home. Farrington scored 11 of his game-high 23 points during a 26-10 third quarter run to lead the Knights over the Raiders. Jake Littlefield tossed in 13 points for Poland (2-4). Senior Colby Locke was high scorer for the Raiders (1-5) with 19 points. Guard Bright Amoaka chipped in 11 points while Djordje Obradovic added 6, Kevin Knowles 3 and Mike Costa 2 points. Up next: The Raiders head to Greely on Friday for a 6:30 p.m. contest. Fryeburg then enjoys some home cooking with four straight games at Wadsworth Arena: Tuesday vs. York at 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Jan. 13 vs. Falmouth at 7 p.m.; Jan. 15 vs. Lake Region; and Jan. 20 vs. Wells.
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Page B, The Bridgton News, January 6, 2011 By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Elysha Bosworth has emerged as another “coach” for the Lake Region varsity indoor track team. “Elysha has been a good role model for our sprinters. She is excellent at demonstrating the drills. She has taken to the new exercises, drills and concepts extremely well. She helps her teammates,” LR Coach Mark Snow said. “She is always able to lead a group when I need her to. She has been a great counselor at our summer camp for many years.” In recognition of her dedication, work ethic, coachability, academic standing and good sportsmanship, Elysha is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/
her contributions to both team and school. Recipients receive a specially-designed tshirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber, and a $25 gift certificate to Salon at 616 in Casco. The Bosworth File Name: Elysha Bosworth, senior Hometown: Naples Parents: Todd and Jennifer Bosworth Sports: Outdoor and indoor track & field Q. Why did you choose indoor track? I have always loved the idea of doing individual events yet be on a team. Q. What do you hope to accomplish this season? I would love to consistently jump over 12-feet 5-inches in the long jump at every meet. Q. What do you enjoy most? Reading! ELYSHA, Page B
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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Some athletes like to stay in their comfort level. Others are a little more daring. They are willing to “give it a try” regardless of whether they will succeed or fail. Mason Kluge-Edwards fits the latter “Mason is willing to learn any event. He listens to our technical advice and applies it to his events,” Lake Region varsity indoor track Coach Mark Snow said. “He always gives a full effort. His enthusiasm is contagious.” In recognition of his dedication, work ethic, coachability, academic standing and good sportsmanship, Mason is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her
contributions to both team and school. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber, and a $25 gift certificate to Salon at 616 in Casco. The Kluge-Edwards File Name: Mason KlugeEdwards, sophomore Hometown: Casco Parents: Sally Willey and Dan Edwards Sports: Cross country, indoor track, outdoor track School groups: Student Council, AFS Club Q. Why did you choose indoor track? I chose indoor track because the team is like a family and it is fun. Q. What do you hope to accomplish this season? I hope to do well in all of my meets this season. Q. What do you enjoy the MASON, Page B
Defense carries Laker girls past Gray-New Gloucester develop a consistent, potent (Continued from Page B) eral quick, aggressive moves inside attack. “Tianna needs to make herto the basket. Coach True feels with more playing time, LR will self bigger, and make stron-
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ready to play. I took us a little while to get into it, but we did. We’ll take the win,” Coach True said. For the Lakers (5-1), junior guard Abby Craffey netted 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Allison Clark and Sydney
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Bridgton Academy students will return shortly from winter break refreshed and ready to go! When the students return on Jan. 10, there is a packed athletic schedule. The Wolverine basketball team will play their first two games at home
— Jan. 15 against the New Hampton School at 6 p.m. and Jan. 19 against the Holderness School at 3:30 p.m. Both of the hockey teams will start the New Year at the EJHL Showcase in Marlboro Mass. Following the showcase, the Junior A hockey team will
travel to Hebron Academy to play at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. The Junior B team will also be on the road as they travel to play the Laconia Leafs on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. They will then return home to host the Walpole Express on Jan. 15 at 3 p.m.
Tyler Harnden and Mike LeGoff started the Ice Cats on the right skate Monday, each scoring goals for a 2-0 lead at the Bridgton Ice Arena. But, the Cats would go scoreless over the next two periods as Windham/Sacopee Valley rallied for a 4-2 win.
Harnden scored off a pss from Don Kellough while Harnden assisted on LeGoff’s goal. Windham/Sacopee scored two goals in the second and third periods. Ice Cat goalies Michaela Rullo and Tyler LeGoff combined for 20 saves.
Up next: The Ice Cats (14) host Leavitt this Friday at 7:20 p.m. The tean then goes to the Portland Ice Arena on Saturday for a 6 p.m. game against Cheverus. The Ice Cats then host Maranacook Monday, Jan. 10 at BIA at 7:20 p.m.
(Continued from Page B) Up next: The Lakers now face a four-game away streak, beginning tonight, Jan. 6, at Freeport for a 6:30 p.m. meeting with the Falcons. The schedule then includes stops at: Tuesday, Poland, 5:30 p.m.;
Thursday, Yarmouth, 7 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 15, Fryeburg Academy, 5:30 p.m. Heal Watch: The Lakers dipped in this week’s Heal Ratings, falling to Number 4. York is the top-ranked team at 6-0 with a tourney index of
14.14 followed by Leavitt at 6-0, 11.91 and Greely at 5-1, 9.81. The Lakers at 4-1 had a BLOCKED — Fryeburg Academy freshman Skye Dole (right) tourney index of 9.26. Gray- blocks a shot attempt by Poland’s Morgan Coop during (Rivet Photo) NG was ranked ninth. Fryeburg Tuesday’s night game at Wadsworth Arena. Academy sits at 10th. Lake Region hosts Greely on Friday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.
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The Tennis Training Block Riding a bike is not only a great cardio workout, but it is also easy on your joints. When riding a bicycle outside or inside remember to try to mix up the resistance and the intensity. Try to pretend you are riding through those wind tunnels, up hills, or just doing as many pedal strokes as fast as you can. Biking is also a great lower body workout that really tones and strengthens your leg muscles so you can go the distance in your next match. (Look for my Fit to Hit Class at Cranmore Sports Center). The Weekly Tennis Tip: The Drop Shot. My favorite shot in tennis is the drop shot. Andy Murray plays with a lot of variety in his game. He serves and volleys, slices, hits soft, hits hard,
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(Continued from Page B) Q. What makes you successful? Working hard. Q. What would your dream moment be? Jumping a long jump distance good enough to get into the state competition. Q. What has track & field taught you? To believe in myself. Q. Who has inspired you? My parents. They taught me to always do my best.
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(Continued from Page B) most? I enjoy how fun the team is. Q. What do you like the least? I don’t enjoy long sprinting workouts. Q. What makes you successful? My ability to work hard has made me successful. Q. What would you dream moment be? Winning a hurdle race. Q. What has indoor track taught you? To never give up and keep trying until you succeed. Q. Who has inspired you? My sister inspires me because she always works hard to succeed.
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By Chris Chaffee Guest Columnist The Weekly Motivational Quote: Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they’ve been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It’s an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It’s a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing,” — Muhammad Ali . The Training Block: One of my favorite off-court training regimes that I love to do is spinning or riding a bicycle. Riding a bicycle or doing a spin class is a great way to get into tennis shape as part of your off-court training.
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Seeking local nominations for eco-Excellence Awards eco-Excellence Awards are given annually in recognition of “green” activities by ecomaine, a nonprofit recycling and waste disposal operation that is munici-
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Brownfield Rec BROWNFIELD — Thanks to a great set of volunteers (especially Charlie Coville and Matt Coen) the Brownfield Rec skating rink is ready! Rec Director Tara Warren is still looking for volunteers to help run the snack shack/warming hut. Thanks to all that purchased money calendars — make sure to check the Rec website daily to see if you are a winner! Zumba classes start Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Brownfield Community Center. Classes run for six weeks. Call or e-mail now to register! The 2nd Annual Winter Carnival will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Brownfield Community Center. Events will include sleigh rides, dog-sled rides, ice skating, sledding, snowmobile demonstrations, food and fun! Watch for more details! Watch the Rec website (www.brownfieldrecdept.com) for details on how you can be paid to shop and help donate to the Rec Department for free!
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who organizes and operates the local transfer station swap shop, a local newspaper columnist who has written articles about recycling, a store employee who convinced the owners to recycle, and a lumber company with a strong commitment to green operations. A complete listing of past award recipients and their activities is available at www. ecomaine.org From among the municipal award recipients, one will be named the 2010 Grand Award Winner and one will be named Best eco-Excellence Business. The Grand Award winner in 2010 was the Portland Waste Reduction Group.
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To get into a continental grip you want to pretend your racket is like a hammer and you are hammering down on the net. To perform this shot correctly you need to move up to the ball and prepare as if you were going to hit a normal groundstroke. Once you have your continental grip, you want to hold your racket slightly higher than you would for a volley, start to bring
your racket down and forward, leading with the bottom of your racket, slice the ball downwards with an open racket face, and get under the ball to take the pace off it. Remember to follow through with your racket still open. An important tip to remember is when you come in contact with the ball try to picture you are peeling under the ball as you hit it (like slicing the underside of an orange, move your racquet head to the ball with a slightly
open racquet face, make sure your wrist is firm). Now, next time you are on the court you know how to hit a drop shot to add another arsenal to your tennis game. Good luck! Chris Chaffee lives in Fryeburg, and is a certified USPTR tennis pro at the Cranmore Fitness Center. He is offering exciting new programs and lessons at the Cranmore Fitness Center. He is also the Fryeburg Academy varsity girls’ tennis coach.
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erably out of position near or is too far back behind the baseline. You want your opponent to be on their heels expecting a deep powerful shot from you. The most effective way to hit a drop shot is to watch the ball all the way to the strings. When hitting a drop shot you have to use a continental grip.
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Harrison – Beautiful home w/open concept design & gorgeous mtn. & lake views. Built for large family getaways. 5 BR, 3 BA, wood & tile floors, fieldstone fireplace, wraparound deck & screened porch. Room for billiards on lower level. Enjoy shared waterfront. $349,000. Wendy Gallant, 675-9398 (MLS 989532)
Naples – This quality-built home is the best value on Long Lake with 1.6 acres, 65’ waterfront, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths and 2-car garage. $799,000. Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 997987)
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Naples – Get all the sunsets on your very own 110’ of Long Lake frontage. 2 old Maine-style camps on the water’s edge with a large footprint to go by. $399,000. Joe Shaw 776-0771 (MLS 997605)
Naples – Stunning, spacious raised ranch boasting 3-bedroom, 2-bath, master bedroom with bath, beautiful hardwood floors, tile, large family room with coal stove and 2-car garage. Landscaped! $209,500. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 990589)
Naples – Beautiful deeded sandy beach ROW on Long Lake comes with this 2+ bedroom, 2-bath ranch. Basement family room, fireplace, 1car garage. $199,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 976619)
Naples – Fantastic colonial on 1.6 acres, one of Naples’ nicest neighborhoods. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Great kitchen. Some views and priced great. Only $225,000. J.R. McGinnis 693-7272 (MLS 972300)
Otisfield – This is a masterpiece. Home was carefully & meticulously planned from inception to completion. 20-ac. parcel includes fields, woods, impeccable landscaping, southern lake views & close to beach. ±3000 sq. ft. w/9 rooms, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. A must see! $699,900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (MLS 997307)
Raymond – A special spot on Sebago Lake. Views are lovely! Lot is open, level and includes a nice sandy beach with 100’ frontage. Full deck facing water. $529,000. Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 996118)
Sebago – Simply adorable log-sided home with ±6 acres in an extremely private setting. Home has all the charm featuring a Maine camp accent. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan with stone hearth. Screened porch, decks, 2-car garage and well-landscaped. $231,500. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (MLS 905302)
Waterford – N. Waterford Firehouse. 3-car garage with living space above. Great location for an in-home business. New well and septic. $99,900. J.R. McGinnis 693-7272 (MLS 950675)
LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND Casco — Nice, level 39-acre lot with ample road frontage and pretty fields. Country setting with development potentials. $99,900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (MLS 994126) Casco — 1.5-acre lot on high-visibility Rte. 302. 220’ on highway. Well, septic, paving complete. Seller would consider some financing to qualified buyer. $139.900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (MLS 985057)
Casco — 1.4-acre level lot. Soils test available. Easy commute to Portland, Lewiston, Auburn and many lakes. $31,000. J.R. McGinnis, 693-7272. (MLS 915302) Naples – BUILD PACKAGES — Spectacular development in Naples with a paved street and restrictive covenants to protect your investment. Build packages available. $45,500. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, 838-5555. (MLS 909980)
Naples — Great, level building lot. 2.15 acres, trees, and close to the lake. Private. A great spot for your new home in the Lakes Region. $34,900. J.R. McGinnis, 693-7272. (MLS 923936) Naples — Prime development possibilities in the heart of the Lakes Region. 50 acres, survey complete and 524’ on Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302). $299,000. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (MLS 973206)
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Special to The News Dona Forke Registered Dietitian If your New Year’s resolution involves losing weight, your best chance of success may be to divide your goal into small, manageable parts that you can work on every day, suggests an expert quoted in a Dec. 27 HealthDay news article. “Instead of making the number on the scale the focus, look for other ways to measure success,” Stefanie C. Barthmare, a psychotherapist at the Methodist Weight Management Center at Methodist
Hospital in Houston, said in a hospital news release. “When you set your goal, take the time to create for yourself a vision of what it will look like to achieve that goal. For example, your goal might be to participate in a specific activity or to fit into a smaller size of pants. The next step is to break your goal down into segments. Start by cutting down your intake of soda from three a day to one for the first week,” Barthmare advised. As a dietitian in private practice and as a Hannaford dietitian, I encourage trading foods that hit your waistline for others that are similar in texture or taste. For instance, if you like crunchy items like chips, perhaps you can slowly switch to other crunchy items, like raw carrots dipped in hummus. Another example: try switching regular cheese for reduced-fat cheese. My experience (for myself, as well as others!) is that depriving
yourself never works. Barthmare explained that suddenly turning your back on all unhealthy foods may work for a few days or weeks. But when you start thinking about how you are restricting yourself, it’s highly likely that you will return to your old eating habits and gain even more weight. “By refraining from one behavior that you know is potentially causing weight gain, you will begin to accumulate small successes. These positive actions and resulting good feelings give you the momentum to keep going and eventually reach the goal you set for yourself.” For more on weight control, check out the free Hannaford classes offered this month: “The Truth About Weight Loss” will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center and on Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Crooked River Adult and Community Ed Center in Casco. To register, call 647-2015. Dona Forke is a Registered Dietitian, who owns Wellness Associates, a private nutrition practice on Main Street in Bridgton. She can be reached at 221-6508, dona@fairpoint.net
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Mother Seton in Top 100 FRYEBURG — Mother Seton House qualified among the top 100 ideas, earning another opportunity to win one of the $250,000 grants in the January 2011 Pepsi Refresh Project. Cyndi Broyer, executive director, was notified by Pepsi Refresh Project Committee at 8:22 a.m. on Jan. 3. “…You finished among the Top 100 in your grant tier. Since you came so close, we’re giving your idea another chance by automatically entering it into
the next Submission Period,” she was told. To win this national challenge, MSH requires the help of the entire extended community of the Mount Washington Valley and beyond. Vote daily until Jan. 31. Enlist all of your friends, coworkers, family members, church groups, clubs and organizations to become supporters. Cast your vote daily in one of the three following way: the Mother Seton House page on
Facebook, Text* 104822 to Pepsi (73774), or go to www.refresheverything.com/mothersetonhouse for Internet voting. For the latter “Join Refresh Everything” in the blue banner lower left. When you are signed in be sure to click “vote for this idea.” You will know that your vote is counted when the 10 becomes 9. Mother Seton House is a 501c-3 nonprofit organization giving support to pregnant women, new mothers and infants in need. Fryeburg and surrounding communities in both Maine and New Hampshire are served.
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Good H/W-Style Bow front Chest, Good 4-Drawer, Country Chest, NH Bracket Base Desk as found with a nice interior, Good Round Tilt-Top Table, Good Period Oak Slant Front Desk, Cherry Southern-Style Blanket Box or Sugar Chest, Period English Side Chair in Mahogany, Walter Cory Pine Bedroom Set With all Painted Scenes on Drawers, (nice) 2 Good Early Pine Dry Sinks, Good 2 Drawer Pine Blanket Chest, 1-Drawer Pine Blanket Chest, Good Turned-Leg Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table, Camphor Wood Blanket Chest, Good Early Chest with Flamb Front, Stepback Red Desk and cupboard, and more. Good Oak L&JG #27 Pedestal, Good Oak small size Even Arm Settle Stickly Brothers, Good Mission Card Table all pegged Great Finish, Oak Arts and Crafts Garden Seat, JM Young Arm Chair, and more. : Massive Oak Hall Tree all Carved, Good Hall Seat with Lots of Carvings, Large Victorian Corner Cabinet, Great Carved Oak Bench in Great Original Finish, Large Painted Cheval Mirror, 3 Good Oak Chinas in Old Finish. Wonderful Large Oak Server with Large Beveled Mirror, 2 Good Oak Mantles with Large Mirrors in old Finish, Good Oak Revolving Oak Bookcase, Good Albany Maine Deacons Bench, 2-3 Door Oak Ice Boxes, MT Walnut Chest with Mirror, 2 Good 5 Drawer Oak Chest, Oak Corner China cabinet, Large Barley Twist Oak Slant front Desk, Small Oak Desk With Carvings, Good Inlaid Mahogany Bench in wonderful condition, Several Stack Bookcases in Oak all sizes, Oak Stack File, 2 Wonderful Pairs of Carved Oak chairs, Stepback Oak File Unit with Bookcase Top, Multi-Drawer Oak File Unit, Stenciled Pine Chest and Commode, 2-Door Oak Bookcase, Wonderful Large Oak Game or Center Table with Heavy Carved Base Carved to Death, Mahogany Empire-Style Serving Table, 2 Wonderful Large Metal Tables from Embassy with Full Figures on all Legs matching Pair. Cushman Chest on Chest. Large Collection of Stamps Found in a Lovell, Maine Barn to be sold in 1 lot. Mostly American Stamps Large Oil Painting Signed DD Coombs, Large Floral Signed J.E. Bradstreet, Painting on board of South West Harbor by Local Carver Wendell Gilly, Watercolor of Dogs with Frog signed Morgan Dennis Boston Artist, Large Folky Ship Painting Listed Artist M Heilmann, Watercolor By Listed Artist F.H MaKay, Watercolor By Weldon Ames Listed, Oil On Canvas Puppies in Basket, Large Painting of Pulpit Rock By NYC Listed Artist Myrl Efrem,Watercolor By Listed Artist Harold Duncan White, M. Keller Still Life Listed, Painting By Charles Gordon Marston Listed, Good Painting By B. Kathe listed, Large Oil Painting signed S. Tyron CA Painted Listed, Grace Anderson Oil Painting, Etching By J M Whistler signed, Good Southern Painting of Blacks in Boats while woman in Shack on Shore, Drawing Signed J. Levine Listed. Sterne Maurice Blk and White sold at Christies in 1962, Man and Woman in Pub On Canvas, Early Oil On Board Of Woman on Wall, Large Photo Of Early Rumford, Maine Mill, Several other Frames Prints and painting We have several great books to list, Many first editions. If you buy books you should check these out. 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Several Room sized Rugs all from Private homes, 1 Nice Silk Rug, Braided Rugs, and more see pictures and Information on AuctionZip.com Several Gone With The Wind lamps, these are some real nice lamps all complete and original, Good Floral Pull Down Complete and 100% original, Good Table Lamp with Painted Shade, Several Real Good Brass 2-3-4 Arm Ceiling & Wall Fixtures, & Gas & Electric and more. Photo Album with Nazi Photos and Post Cards, German Medals in Several Lots, 2- Nazi Flags, Arm Bands, Misc Medals see auctionsip. Good lot of Teddy Bears some marked Stieff, One of the Best Tool Boxes we have ever sold has Inlays Inside and full of trays also full of tools, Good Gibson J40 Acoustic Guitar in Hard Shell Case late 1960s, Good Quality Steam Engine made to Specs, The Finest Walking Stick With Black Man with Ivory or Bone teeth and eyes, 2 Wonderful ship models 1 in Victorian Case signed Washington, Wonderful 18th Century Dutch Painted Brides Box, Good Whale Bone Spoke Shave, Bone Handled Dike, Ship Sail Makers Tools, Some Good Early Oriental Jars and Bowl, Good Green and Black Decorated Box, Large Lot of Roseville Includes 2 Piece Planters, Vases, Vases and More, Large Matt Green 2 Piece Planter with white Decorated Border, 3 Bronze Statues 1 Signed Halko, Good Decorated Crock, Saturday Evening Girls Bowl, Decoys, Rare Tubbs Folding Snow Shoe Chair, Tall Decorated Nippon Vase Green Mark, Feather Weight Sewing Machine, Good Blue and White Soft Paste Bowl and Pitcher, Service of Spode Fairy Dell, Beaded Bag lot, Bronze Swedish bowl Just Anderson, Blue Harden Fire Bomb, Tin Foot Warmer, Early Milk Pans, Wonderful Small Safe signed Meilink Toledo Ohio, Large Mission Clock, Folky Wood Plane, Figural Andirons, Lot Of Wood Bowls, Pantry Box Lot, Alfred Sutter Textile Scale, Early Tackle Box, 2 Good Barber Shop cabinets full of barber shop tools, Salesman Sample Ad Boxes, Red Riding Hood Game By Parker Brothers, Wonderful Ship Photo Album with Music Box, Childs Sleigh, Large lot of collectable Star Wars Items Include Complete Set of Figures, Cards, Magazines, Some Star War figures in Boxes and More See auctionzip, Snow Shoes, Watt Pottery, Very Large Caribou Mount In Mint Condition, Another Large Amount Of Roseville Pottery Just Found In Maine Home, Over 500 lots in this all day Auction Thanks for looking. 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Naples – 3-BR ranch-style home on very pretty corner lot with approx. 1.65 acres. Private, dead-end street. Open kitchen & dining area with cathedral ceilings. Full, finished basement & outbuilding. $130,000.
Bridgton – 1975 Knights Hill home with deck, porch, 2 BRs up, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, and full walkout partially finished basement. Knights Hill amenities include beach, marina, tennis & newly renovated swimming pool! Skiing very close by. $99,000.
Bridgton – Beautifully landscaped 4BR colonial offering wood & tile floors, stainless steel appliances, 3BAs, finished basement & 2-car attached garage. Quiet neighborhood tucked away in the woods, yet only 3 miles from town. $283,500.
Bridgton, Reduced! – 4-BR Highland Lake waterfront home with spectacular Mt. Washington views and a sandy, walk-in beach! Large screened-in porch, 2 woodstoves, deck directly over water, and lots of room for guests & family. Close to golf, skiing & all town amenities. $489,000.
Bridgton, Reduced! – Exquisite 3level ski in/ski out townhouse with all the bells & whistles. 2-BR plus extra space in family room; open kitchen/ living/dining; game room; 4-BAs; living & dining area have cathedral ceilings; fireplace. Only 2 units in this building! WOW!! $319,000.
Brownfield – Year round home with 128 ft. private sandy beach! 3-acre parcel. Two 2-car garages! Heated year round porch, lg. open liv/din area with finished room in basement (could be 2nd BR). HUGE bathroom, 2 woodstoves, large patio on waterside, decks & stairs to water with big yard. Priced to sell at $220,000.
LAND — LAND — LAND Bridgton, Reduced! – 6.5± acre parcel with over 300 feet of road frontage in rural setting, yet within minutes to Moose Pond and Shawnee Peak Ski Resort. $59,900. Bridgton – Very well-maintained chalet in Knights Hill beach community. 3 BRs with extra room that could be either a 4th BR or office/den, 1.5 BAs, .75 acre, full, finished, walkout basement. Screened porch, deck, patio & 50-yr. metal roof (new 2006). This property has much to offer! Only 5 minutes to Shawnee Peak. Great 4-season vacation home. $182,900.
Denmark – 190 ft. private waterfront cove on lovely Moose Pond! Immaculate, sweet, cozy, well-built log-sided home with master BR suite. Also has 230 ft. of shared association beach. Sold furnished. Great 4-season getaway. $329,900.
Waterford – Very private wooded 3.5-acre lot. Build a year round home or just a camp. Lots of snowmobile trails around and close to many amenities such as Long Lake, Shawnee Peak and downtown Bridgton for all your needs. Great price - don’t miss out! $28,000. Bridgton – 6-acre parcel, surveyed, with views of Shawnee Peak & 612 ft. of road frontage. Desirable area with deeded protective covenants. $69,000. Bridgton – Great Rte. 302 land available for commercial venture. Lots of traffic exposure. Power at street. Wooded & flat. 2 parcels available for development: 6.51 acres for $375,000 and 2.68 acre lot for $165,000.
North Bridgton – 3-BR, 2-BA home situated in North Bridgton village with seasonal views of Long Lake. Enclosed breezeway with attached garage, deck & paved driveway. $159,500.
Bridgton – 1950’s 3-BR ranch with original wood floors. 2-car garage, full basement, porch, cute kitchen & lots of potential. $99,500.
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CCC HAS OPENINGS — for full and part time childcare slots. We have a wonderful preschool curriculum that is age appropriate for both social and academic development. This program is a fun place for children to develop in a fun and hands-on environment. Reasonable rates. For more information or to set up an appointment call 647-4156. 4t50
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SEMI-RETIRED — contractor looking for electrical and plumbing work. Please call 647-8026. tf41 GOTCHA COVERED — Looking for roof & walkway shoveling. Also interior painting. Superior service at affordable prices. Fully insured, free estimates. Kevin, 693-3684. 13t1x
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR — someone to do errands, laundry, cleaning, cooking for the elderly in the evenings & weekends. Can do personal care/ companionship too. Please call Taylor at 518-3371. 2t1x EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will travel. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf44
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FIREARMS – Supplies. Buy, sell, trade. Wanted, firearms, ammunition & military items. Sweden Trading Post. 207-647-8163. tf43
HARRISON — Main St., sunny 1st floor 2-bedroom apartment, fully applianced in “like new” condition. Available now at $895 month heat included. For information or to apply, contact Susan at Heritage Realty, 207-583-6001. tf36
HILLTOP FIREWOOD — Seasoned, $220 cord delivered. Call HARRISON VILLAGE — Quaint 2for details, 890-9300. tf31 bedroom apartment, private entrance and backyard, nicely updated kitchen DRY FIREWOOD — $150 per cord; and bath. Walk to park, beach, library. seasoned, $225 per cord. 5” x 5” round Includes parking, landscaping, plowbales, good hay, $50-$60 each; square ing and trash pickup. $650 & utilities. bales, $4 and up. Call 583-4694. 8t1x Call Peter at 650-9768. 6t50 $5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag NAPLES, BRANDY POND — 3when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ bedrooms, 1-bath. Washer, dryer. or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Lakefront beach, sunset views. Windham, 893-0339. tf46 Available now through mid-June DRY FIREWOOD — $250 per 2011. No smoking, no pets. $800 mo. cord; seasoned, $225 per cord. 5’ x + util. 404-734-3433; 770-698-8823; tf34 5” round bales, good hay, $50-$60 foxscabin@yahoo.com each; square bales, $4 and up. Craft BRIDGTON — Walk to downtown. supplies, Christmas decorations, many 4 rooms newly renovated, 2 large baskets. Reasonably priced, must sell. bedrooms, 1 bath. Large private yard, Call 583-4694. 3t51x appliances, washer-dryer included. FIREWOOD — Dry, seasoned or First month’s rent, security deposit & green. Cut, split, delivered. 1/2 cord references. $750 per month plus utilitf47 loads available. Call Wendell Scribner ties. 207-452-2585. 583-4202. 10t48x BRIDGTON — Furnished 1-bedroom apartment. Heat & utilities WANTED TO BUY included. $175 per week plus security FIREARMS, MILITARY ITEMS deposit. Call 647-3565. tf38 — and ammunition, Sweden Trading BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, 2-bath Post. 207-647-8163. tf43 apartment. Includes everything, W/D, VEHICLES FOR SALE heat, electric, water, plowing, trash. Walk to Food City. $845, discount 1987 IROC CAMARO — Loaded available for 50+, and no kids. 781plus. $2,500 or best offer. Trade con- 963-1148. tf50 sidered. Call 653-4377. tf1 HARRISON — 1-bedroom cozy JESUS IS LORD – new and used second floor apartment in quiet locaauto parts. National locator. Most parts tion, private deck. 2 miles from town. 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used $450 month, plus heat (propane). Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridgton, 207- Electricity included. No dogs - cats 647-5477. tf30 considered. 1st and security deposit required with application. Call 207FOR RENT 647-4000. 4t50 BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus refer- NAPLES/BRANDY POND — 3ences and security. JPD Properties, bedrooms, 2-bath furnished apartment 310-0693. tf2 with year round sunroom, deck, hot tub and access to 400 feet of sandy COMMERCIAL SPACE — for beach on Brandy Pond. Heat/utilities, lease, 1,000-2,000 sq. ft. with Rte. 302 trash and snow removal included. frontage. Call for details, 647-4465. Washer/dryer. Non smoker. No pets. tf46 References required. $1,000 month. NAPLES — Well-maintained one- First month and security deposit. bedroom, off Rte. 35, thirty-day-notice Thirty day rental agreement. Available 4t1 lease, no smoking, no pets, laundry on Feb. 1st. Call 207-595-1323. site, quiet setting. $600/mo. incl. heat BRIDGTON — Sunny 1-bedroom & elect. 207-899-5052. tf15 efficiency in a nice quiet house in BRIDGTON — Second floor, 2-bed- a perfect intown location. Walk to room unit, full bath, eat-in kitchen. everything. $395 + utlities. References Trash, heat and H20 included. Near required. Call Terry, 617-312-5925. 4t1 downtown. $700 month. Call 603- 494-0325. tf50 NAPLES — $750. Beautiful furBRICKWOODS — Scaling down nished one-bedroom apartment. Price and simplifying? Sunny & bright, includes electric heat, hot water, launwarm & tight new 2-bedroom brick dry, plowing. Need 1st & last months’ home looking for long-term tenant rent, or one month rent at $800 and with no pets & no smoking. Located in $800 thereafter. Checking for employ4-home complex convenient to ameni- ment and references. Absolutely no ties. Plowing & lawn maintenance smoking or pets. Call 207-693-4408. tf50 included. $850 month. Call (207) 452- 2441 FMI. tf16 NAPLES — 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch, full walkout basement. Clean and comfortable. Great location, great home. NAPLES: 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment located in duplex on quiet road with upstairs and downstairs. Great space. OTISFIELD: Log home, 2-car garage, 3-bedroom, 1.5-baths, full walkout basement. DENMARK: 2-bedroom, 1 bath cottage, lake rights to Moose Pond, deck and furnished. All rents need application and security deposit and first month rent when approved. Call Ralph at Lake Country Property Rentals (207) 647-8093. tf4 CASCO — 2-bedroom & loft, house $900 month & utilities, pets? No smoking, references, security & 1st month’s rent. 655-3334. 4t52x
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HARRISON — Deer Hill one-bedroom apartment, first floor, very private, full bath, washer/dryer, $500 month plus electricity. Cable & plowing included. No dogs, references required. First, last, security deposit. 207-583-2345. tf52 BRIDGTON — Upstairs, 2-bedroom apartment, no smoking. Heat, trash and plowing included. $700 month. Call 207-358-0808. tf49
SUNNY BRIGHT — Two-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Large open concept single unit, private balcony, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Great location, very clean. Minutes from downtown Bridgton and grocery shopping. Utilities and plowing included. One year minimum. First month and security. $875 month. Call 647-5012 or e-mail jmcivers@gmail.com tf50 SOUTH BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom apartment. Heat & hot water included. Sun deck, laundry facilities on site. $675. Also at same location, 1-bedroom, heat, hot water & electric included. $665. Security deposit required. 247-4707, 647-2970. tf46
NORTH BRIDGTON — Upstairs large 1-bedroom apartment, very energy efficient, $650 per month plus utilities. Call 207-358-0808. tf49 HARRISON — 2-bedroom mobile home country setting. No smoking or pets. Utilities not included. $550 month. 583-4740. 4t51
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WATERFORD — 2-bedroom, 2nd floor unit overlooking Back Pond in Waterford. Peaceful and private spot. Knotty pine interior with deck just 15 feet from the water’s edge. $550 month plus utilities. One pet considered with deposit. Security and first month required. Call 207-647-4000. 4t50 NORTH BRIDGTON — One-bedroom, large yard, close to lake. $385 month, no smoking, no pets. 1st, last & security. 233-5758. tf40
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Most awesome Auld Lang Syne times
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Finally, the Big Dipper’s handle has drawn itself parallel to the lights on the Channel Thirteen tower. My favorite constellation has shifted to the same nighttime position it was a year ago. Or rather, this patio called Earth has moved into place for another yearlong lap. Whether the stars have moved or I have, seeing the Big Dipper interacting once again with the familiar landmark is how I draw the tally for one year’s passage. Like many people, I feel obligated to reflect during the official passage of a thing called time, measured in a few seconds on both digital and analog clocks. For some people, there is also much meaning placed on where or how you celebrate “out with the old, and in with the new.” During the final week of December, I started searching through my memories to recall the most awesome Auld Lang Syne scenes of my lifetime. While a few favorites leapt out immediately, it took longer to resurrect the less remembered ways I had spent Dec. 31. In fact, one fond recollection did not re-surface until after I saw this year’s televised Times Square ball drop in high definition. All in all, I have come to the conclusion I am happiest with a mix of New Year’s Eve celebrations that are simple and homespun, and ones that are filled with the unified noise of human beings gathering for the
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same purpose. I was pleasantly surprised to discover mine have run the gamut. As 2002 passed into 2003, I was living on a tree farm in Wasilla, Alaska. Dressed for cold weather, my husband and I shared hot cocoa and used the picnic table as a platform to see neighbors’ fireworks over the treetops. I was three months pregnant. At midnight, we wished our child-to-be a happy New Year via the baby intercom (my belly button) while our two dogs rough-housed in the snow around us. I could smell the sulfur of fading fireworks and the smoke from a warm woodstove in our home. A few years earlier, when the millennium was at hand, I arrived in San Francisco for my sister’s wedding. Late New Year’s Eve, surrounded by my summertime commercial fishing friends, we fell into the school of people swimming onto the streets. Police blocked off the road to through-traffic. The crowd’s energy exuded friendliness and kinship. We women wore dark shades of lipstick to leave behind proof of our midnight kisses. I was smack-dab in the middle of history that couldn’t be washed away. Those two memories sit side-by-side as equally valuable experiences. Another happy memory happened in 1977. I was twelve years old. My parents opted to stay home rather than leave us with a babysitter. We held a games night, and tuned the radio to Dick Clark’s countdown of the top 100 songs for that year. As midnight rolled around, a selection from the Star Wars soundtrack started playing. It wasn’t the theme song, but the catchy tune from the tavern scene. My whole family stopped the game and started to dance. In those seconds, there was nowhere else I would have rather been than with my zany family dancing on our tri-colored shag rug. In the late ’70s, baby-sitting was how I spent several New Year’s evenings. I was focused on earning a teen’s disposable income. But, with toddlers in bed and the countdown on TV, I was a teenager yearning to be somewhere else. I imagined an exciting evening with fun friends in a big city like New York. When I had a crush on a boy, I dreamt up romantic holiday celebrations copied AULD, Page B
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To The Editor: In his column on the eugenics movement, Tom McLaughlin mentions that he called his student’s “attention to correlations between Darwinism, eugenics, left-wing political movements and atheism.” Citing people who were “left-of-center” as evidence of one of those correlations he mentions Adolf Hitler. Adolf Hitler was not “left-of-center.” That alone should be an indication that any idea, even a bad one, can be co-opted by either side of a political divide. Writing of the Scopes trial and the textbook he used. Mr. McLaughlin mentions a “boilerplate summary of Darwin’s theory…” and then quotes other passages that are indeed “blatantly racist,” but he fails to clarify whether those racist passages belong to Darwin, paraphrased or not. Did Darwin advocate five races of man or was this the idea of the author of the text? This is not made clear and the distinction is important. Mr. McLaughlin writes of the “scary new area,” but the use of hybridization had, by the time the text was written, been around for centuries, hardly a new or scary idea to any farmer. The idea does becomes scary when used for human breeding purposes as mentioned in the paragraph entitled, “The Remedy,” but was that another Darwinian idea or the idea of the author of the textbook? I’m questioning this because I think it’s important to distinguish between Darwin’s actual ideas and writings and the way his ideas have been used to justify others’ extrapolations on those ideas. The “Theory of Eugenics” was widespread throughout
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Holding on to what we know by S. Peter Lewis News Columnist We humans think we’re rational and pragmatic; steady, reasoned thinkers building our lives on the bedrock of logic and truth. The world is concrete, knowable; we can write its substance down in books, post its realities on the Web, give ourselves medals for adding to the collective inventory of All This Is. Yet each day, we believe in things we can’t see, trust in things we don’t understand, and count as most important the things that can’t be quantified. Inconvenient as it may be, the world does not simply lie down along a tape measure or sit still for a photograph. We look up at the night sky and watch the speckled universe pinwheel by, yet we can’t see what keeps the stars apart or pulls them together. And then the sun comes up and the universe disappears. “The more light there is, the less you can see,” author and BBC commentator John Lloyd wryly
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or punched into a calculator. We know gravity is real when we look out a January window to watch the snowflakes fall, trust in friction when we slam on the brakes, and can feel friendship in a glance across a crowded room. These things are real because, well, they just are. I often go to bed earlier than my wife. But, being a light sleeper, I usually stir when she crawls quietly under the covers. And when she’s settled in and her breathing has slowed, I search for her hand to hold. And so we lace our fingers and drift off to sleep, as we have most every night for nearly three decades. I couldn’t write down the equation that explains why I love her, in the pitchy blackness I can’t see her, and I certainly don’t understand her, but there she is — I just know it.
observed. And the list goes on. Gravity — can’t see it, don’t really know what it is, but we delight in it every time we push a child on a swing; wind — unseen, we only know it’s here when it tosses leaves about or rattles the screen door; atoms — smaller than the wavelength of visible light, so we will never see them, but they make us so they must be real; even light itself is utterly invisible — we only see what it lands on. And so we stumble on boldly without seeing, yet believing. “Electricity, you can’t see that,” Lloyd said. “Don’t let anyone tell you they understand electricity. They don’t. by Tom McLaughlin Nobody knows what it is.” Yet News Columnist we appropriate it, trust it, sometimes stake our very lives on it. And take digestion (a personal favorite): I can’t see it, have no idea how it works (they say bacteria, hydrochloric acid, and symbiosis are involved), yet I eat every day, munching away happily and trusting that When I was 17, some friends I came from was extremely everything will come out well and I got in trouble with the involved with government. It in the end. police for illegal possession of worked for you if you cooperatCourage, love, misery, alcohol — beer. Both friends ed with it, if you knew the right pleaded guilty. I wanted to people, especially if you had an plead guilty too because I was Irish name. You could get a job guilty. I wanted to pay the $35 when you needed it that would fine and get it over with, but pay fairly well and wouldn’t be Building Contractor my father insisted I pay $150 too difficult. Little did I know for an attorney to get me off. then that I would eventually get Repairs His fee would be coming out of a government job as a public Remodeling my bank account on which my school teacher. Custom Homes father’s name appeared under My father grew up in the my own. Irish Charlestown section of e-mail: hubkainc@myfairpoint.net “Why should I do that?” I Boston. Counting his military 207-647-2299 • FAX 207-647-2220 TF19 asked him. service during World War II, he Terry Hubka Milo Blodgett John Ziegler “Because with that on your worked 33 years for the federal record, you wouldn’t be able government, mostly as a civilto get a government job,” he ian procurement officer for the explained. U.S. Air Force. After claimThe clannish Boston-Irish- ing a work-related disability, he Catholic-Democrat culture JOBS, Page B XCAVATION
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beauty, loneliness, fulfillment, peace, happiness — these and hundreds of things like them are real enough (fighting and dying for them is proof sufficient) yet they can’t be seen or even truly understood, and they certainly cannot be measured. Regarding happiness, the BBC announced in 2003 this formula: H = P + (5 x E) + (3 x H), where P stands for personal characteristics (optimism is good), E is existence (i.e. your health), and H is “Higher-Order Needs” (e.g. ego-stroking). Pure mathematical claptrap. Years ago, a friend of mine defined happiness as “any day you can sit up and sip soup.” Now there’s a reality we can chew on. When you really think about it, most of what we know, and trust, and hold dear, can’t be placed in cupped hands, observed under a microscope,
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the late part of the 19th and the early part of the 20th century. Eugenics were not the idea of only Darwinists, atheists et al. In the Act of 1882, an early immigration law, entry into the United States was prohibited for the “lunatic, idiot, or any person unable to take care of himself or herself without becoming a public charge.” Later in the 20th century, the Congress of the United States passed the JohnsonReed Act based upon the theory of eugenics and a fear of a decline in the “national stock.” The eugenics movement enjoyed wide popular support throughout the l920s and 30s in this country as well as Europe and only fell into disfavor after WWII, although it continues to enjoy popularity among groups such as the KKK and neo-Nazis, a fact Mr. McLaughlin fails to cite unfortunately. There have always been small groups of people, racists for the most part, who have advocated and will continue to advocate for eugenics in some way or another. They are not always and only atheists and “left-of-center.” In 1991, the Republican representative Kerry Patrick of Kansas defended a proposal to offer $500 to welfare mothers who accepted Norplant (a five-year contraceptive) because it would save the taxpayer millions of dollars and would reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies. Such a proposal might be considered a form of eugenics by some, a temporary sterilization, so to speak. It seems to me that Mr. McLaughlin takes a distinct slant on the presentation of history and ideas and does his class a very real disservice as he does his readers. The line he draws using the eugenics pencil from Darwin to Darrow to Hitler to Planned Parenthood needs to be erased. There is more to the history of eugenics than Mr. McLaughlin LETTERS, Page B
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1. Approve Minutes of November 8th, 2010. 2. Barry J. Hobbins, duly authorized attorney for AT&T Mobility a/k/a New Cingular Wireless, has submitted an application for Site Plan Approval for a Wireless Communication Facility located at 190 Tamarack Trail. Said property is known as Map 6, Lot 34-7 and is titled to Robert and Shellie Symonds. This matter is continued from November 8, 2010. 3. Kenneth and Miriam Hawley have submitted an application for a Minor Subdivision to divide a 3.5-acre lot off of the 21.7-acre lot. The property affected is known as Map 9, Lot 52-4 and is located at 164 Edwards Road, and is located in a Residential district. This matter is continued from November 8, 2010. 4. Other. 1T1
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(Continued from Page B) retired as a GS-13 in 1974 at age 52 with generous pension and medical benefits. Early in his career, he helped form NAGE — the National Association of Government Employees, which has since morphed into SEIU — the Service Employees International Union, which has been supplying thugs for Democrats at Tea Party rallies of late. Government Unions like SEIU, NEA (National Education Association), AFT (American Federation of Teachers), and AFS-CME (National Association of State, County and Municipal Employees) are the biggest public employee unions. Public employee unions now dominate the American labor movement. These unions have been negotiating contracts with cities, states and the federal government containing extremely generous pensions and medical
benefits that even in the best of times would be unsustainable. Both sides must have known it would eventually become impossible to deliver on the terms of those contracts, but they were approved anyway. The employees contributed to the pension fund and the city or state would contribute as well. Most contracts are for “defined benefit” plans. That means if the pension funds’ investments aren’t sufficient to pay those defined benefits for each pensioner and spouse, taxpayers must pay them. State and municipal officials who signed those contracts had to know there would come a day when the fund would be insufficient to supply the defined benefit, but it would be far enough off that they’d be out of office by the time it arrived and someone else would have to deal with it. Well, that day has arrived. Dozens of cities and states are on
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the brink of bankruptcy, largely because of those unsustainable union pensions. Prichard, a small city in Alabama, has simply stopped sending checks to its retired employees because the pension fund dried up and the city doesn’t have the money. Quoting from a New York Times article: “‘Prichard is the future,’ said Michael Aguirre, the former San Diego city attorney, who has called for San Diego to declare bankruptcy and restructure its own outsized pension obligations. ‘We’re all on the same conveyor belt. Prichard is just a little further down the road.’” He mixed his metaphors, but he’s absolutely right. If a city or state goes bankrupt, union pension contracts would be nullified, just as they are when a corporation does. Had General Motors been allowed to go bankrupt, its generous pension contracts with the UAW (United Auto Workers) would have also. Is that why the Democrats in the Obama Administration did the bailout? Unions are their
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CATERING A Fine Kettle of Fish Catering Personal chef service/catering Sheila Rollins 583-6074 www.finekettleoffishcatering.com
CHIMNEY LINING The Clean Sweep LLC Chimney Cleaning Service Supaflu and Stainless Steel Chimney lining and relining Dana Richardson 935-2501
CLEANING SERVICES First Impressions Cleaning Inc. Residential & Commercial Seasonal 647-5096
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Lake & Mtn. View Caretaking WardHill Architecture 25 yrs. exp.-Residential/Commercial Custom plans, Shoreland/site plan permit Design/Build & Construction mgmt. wardhill@roadrunner.com 807-625-7331
ATTORNEYS Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. P.O. Box 1575, Naples 693-3030
AUTO REPAIR Naples Auto Repair Auto State Inspection Snowblower Repair M-F 8-5, Sat. by appt.
693-6770
CARETAKERS Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000 North Country Home Watch “We’ll be there when you can’t” www.nchw.us 207-713-0675 Rick Lewis Property Surveillance Seasonal and Year Round Bridgton 207-415-4476
CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates – 207-527-2552 Northern Extremes Carpentry Custom Decks – Additions Remodeling – Free Estimates Log Hunting and Fishing Camps Insured Bridgton 647-5028
CARPET CLEANING McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822
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Residential/Commercial cleaning House watch and pet care 18 years Exceptional references 207-650-1101 Julie Parsons McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 Servicemaster Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 TLC Home Maintenance Co. Professional Cleaning and Property Management Housekeeping and much more 583-4314
COPIES The Printery Black & White/Color Copies Special discounts for large orders Fax: Sending and Receiving Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182
COUNSELING Ellia Manners, LCPC In Her Own Image/Counseling for Women Call for brochure/Insurance accepted www.elliamanners.com 207-647-3015 Bridgton
CRANE SERVICE Bill O’Brien Inc. Crane Service Hourly rates 838-7903
DANCE INSTRUCTION The Ballroom Dance - Exercise - Yoga - Aikido Main St., Harrison, Maine 207-583-6964
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biggest constituency after all. Taxpayers may still have been stuck with the bill for their pensions, however, because there exists a federal agency called the PBGC (Pension Benefit
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EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599
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Barry Concrete Foundations Tim Barry Inc. Poured foundations – Frost walls Bridgton 207-650-3507 tbconcrete@myfairpoint.net Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896 J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940 J. Jones Construction Services Inc. Foundations – Frost Walls Free estimates – Fully insured Call 928-3561 www.jjonesconstruction.com
HAIRDRESSERS Victoria’s Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist 647-8355
HEATING A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Licensed and insured 207-693-7011
All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246
High Efficiency Spray Foam Open and closed cell Laurie Frizzell - 595-0369 Merlin Bahr – 595-1125
Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746
A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854
CONSTRUCTION Authentic Timberframes Handcut Timber Frames & Post/Beam Structures – Erected on your site www.authentictimberframes.com info@authentictimberframes.com 207-647-5720
CONTRACTORS Dan’s Construction Homes/cottages/garages Siding/rep. windows/roofing Insured/ references/ 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small – 625-8159
J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net
J. Jones Construction Services Inc. New Construction – Remodeling Roofing – Siding – Decks – Docks Free Estimates – Fully Insured Call 928-3561 www.jjonesconstruction.com
Newhall Construction Blown-in insulation Air-sealing – BPI trained Shawn 743-6379 Western Me. Insulation Co. Blown-in or Rolled – 28 yrs. exp. Free estimates – Fully insured 693-3585 – 7 days-a-week
INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home/Auto/Commercial 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222
R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882
Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858
David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016
Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340
Douglass Construction Inc. Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Phil Douglass, 647-3732 - Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Sweden Rd. Bridgton Residential Wiring – Generators Jeff Hadley Builder Naples 693-4595 New homes, remodels, additions Tuomi Electric Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Kitchens, tile & wood floors Residential & Commercial Fully insured – free estimates Harrison 583-4728 27 yrs. experience 207-583-4460
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302 Windham 892-2286
LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029
Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189
Ms. C’s Computer Repair Senior Citizen Discount Marjy Champagne 207-228-5279 26 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton
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LOCKSMITH Fryeburg Lock Company Master key systems/auto unlock/rekeying/safe work New installations – 24 hour service Certified – Insured – AAA 207-697-LOCK (5625)
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Concrete Works Slabs, floors, block work Custom forming & finishes Masonry repairs Bill@409-6221
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Country Gas, Inc. LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151
Fryeburg Family Dental Preventative Dental Hygiene Services 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 Bass Heating 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations DOCKS Waterford (207) 595-8829 Great Northern Docks, Inc. Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Route 302, Naples Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.greatnortherndocks.com www.thurlowscarpet.com
D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012
5 to 8 p.m., various businesses open after hours, downtown Bridgton. Jan. 8, 15 — Ping Pong, 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2847. Jan. 8, 15 — Adult Indoor Soccer, 5 to 7 p.m., Town Hall. Jan. 9 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, 119 Mountain Rd. FMI: 1-800-4820743. Jan. 9 — Knights of Columbus brunch, 11 a.m., St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225 So. High St. FMI: 6478440. Jan. 9, 16 — Adult Basketball, 6 to 9 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 4082299. Jan. 10 — Lake Region Elder Network, 9 a.m., Community Center. Jan. 10 — Golden Oldies Lunch Bunch, noon, Punkin Valley Restaurant. FMI: Donald Mac Lean, 647-3635. Jan. 10 — Cribbage, 2 p.m.,
Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074
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Guaranty Corporation), which underwrites pension programs for bankrupt companies the way Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guarantee foreclosed mortgages.
KENNELS Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804 Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394
LAWN MAINTENANCE Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Mowing - Cleanup - Brush Cutting Debris removal – Bark mulch Blaine Chapman 647-5255
MASONRY D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc. Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060
MOVING Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net – Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 – 671-2556 (cell)
MUSIC LESSONS Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599
OFFICE SUPPLIES The Printery General line of office supplies In stock or special orders Rubber stamps - Fax Service - Labels Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182
Government encouraged shaky mortgagees through the Community Reinvestment Act and then couldn’t pick up the pieces when it all came crashing down. The economic mess we’re in now is the result. In spite of what the Obama Administration and its media minions claim, it’s far from being over. In fact, it’s likely to get a lot worse when the pension bubble breaks, as it inevitably will. Maybe I better not retire from my government job any time soon. The Maine State Employees Retirement Fund I’ve been paying into for decades is underfunded by billions. What will I do when I’m 65 or 70 and the checks stop? My father’s generation enjoyed a comfy retirement, but us baby boomers won’t. Humpty Dumpty is about to fall off the wall and we’ll have to work until a few years after we’re dead. Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a middle school U.S. History teacher. He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net REAL ESTATE Oberg Agency Residential, Business,Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858
RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Serving Bridgton Weekly pick-ups Tel. 207-595-4606
SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Bridgton Septic Pumping Free Estimates 647-3356 329-8944 Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546
SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning P.O. Box 113, Route 5 Lovell, ME 207-925-1468
Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton
Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file
McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151
Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351
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PAINT Bolster’s Decorating Center California Paint, Wallpaper, Windows Always free decorating consulting Rte. 117 at 302, Bridgton 647-5101
PAINTING CONTRACTORS George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552 W. J. Wespiser Painting Interior/Exterior Meticulous – Skillful – Dependable Free estimates 207-595-2989, Bill
PLUMBING & HEATING A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access. Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME, NH & MA Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423
PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182
REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000
REAL ESTATE ERA Today Realty Lakes Region & Greater Portland properties Falmouth/Naples/Windham offices 797-6123 693-6500 892-8100 www.ERATodayRealty.com
TAXI SERVICE Two Rivers Transport 24 hr. taxi & delivery service Reasonable rates 877-524-7779 www.tworiverstaxi.com
TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569
TREE SERVICE CARMUR Inc. Logging Specializing in selective cutting House lots cleared 29 years experience – references C. Murphy Silvicultural Tech 647-5061 Cook’s Tree Service Removal-Pruning-Cabling Licensed – Insured 647-4051 Q-Team Tree Service Removal – Pruning – Cabling – Chipping Stump Grinding – Bucket Work – Bobcat Crane – Licensed & Fully Insured Since 1985, Naples 693-3831 or Toll Free 877-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured – Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474
VETERINARY N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121 Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd. By Appointment 693-3135
YARN SHOP Naturally Fuzzy Yarns “Your Little Yarn Shop in the Woods” 24 Zakelo Rd. www.naturallyfuzzy.com 583-2654 jan@naturallyfuzzy.com
Opinions (Continued from Page B) presents and there is a distinct difference between a woman’s private choice to terminate a pregnancy for her own reasons and the forced sterilization of women as advocated by some eugenics proponents. Linda Pankewicz Raymond
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To The Editor: It is easy to notice growth in the area where you live and work. If you travel to visit friends and family, the change over time is apparent. The addition or widening of interstates is obvious. The new housing developments and business locations are also obvious. The numbers of people are not obvious and not frequently mentioned in newspapers or on television news. If you find some material that is about fertility, mortality, and migration, you may be surprised. In the 20th century, the world population practically quadrupled. We started at 1.6 billion and we ended at 6.1 billion. Second, the 20th century recorded the highest year-over-year population rate ever, 2 percent. Third, in the late 1980s, we experienced the highest annual global population increase ever, 86 million. Fourth, the 20th century saw the shortest time ever to double the world’s population, from 3 billion in 1960 to 6 billion in 1999. We also saw the shortest time to add a billion people, 12 years. Fifth, we had revolutionary improvements in mortality and longevity. The declines in mortality and
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(Continued from Page B) from the pages of Seventeen or Glamour magazine. Looking back, it took a few decades, but I had the opportunity to commemorate New Year’s in the many ways I had imagined, including some sensational ski resort experiences in Girdwood, Alaska, and Sunday River, Maine. At age 45, my many New Year’s memories are like the beads on a treasured necklace. Each bead is appropriate for my age and generation. Each bead represents not just a few seconds, but an inter-connected timeframe. It is important for people to
engage in rituals — like traditions associated with the start of a new calendar year. Still, I am careful not to put too much emphasis on a few-second period — no matter how blissful or excitement-filled the moment. There remains another 31,536,000 seconds to account for.
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Community Center. Jan. 10 — Lions Club, 6:30 p.m., Community Center. Jan. 10 — G.E.A.R. Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Community Center. Jan. 11 — Rainbow Days Play Group for Toddlers 6 months to 5 years, 9 a.m. to noon, Community Center. Jan. 11 — Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Community Center. Jan. 11 — Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Community Center. Jan. 11 — Stories read by Michael, 4 to 4:30 p.m., library. FMI: 647-2472. Jan. 11 — Hannaford Nutrition Class, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 647-2015. Jan. 12, 14 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402. Jan. 12 — Senior Lunch, noon, Community Center. Jan. 12 — Bridgton Caregivers Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Community Center. Free respite care. Jan. 12 — Knitters Day, 2 to 4 p.m., North Bridgton Library. Jan. 12 — Discovery Kids, 3 p.m., Community Center. Jan. 12 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center. Jan. 13 — Bridgton Rotary Club, regular meeting, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton Alliance Church. CASCO Jan. 6, 11, 13 — Dodge Ball, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for middle and high school age, 3:30 to 4:30 for grades 3 to 5, Community Center. Jan. 6, 13 — Adult coed volleyball, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Community Center gym. FMI: 627-4187. Jan. 9, 12, 16 — Adult coed basketball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Community Center gym. FMI: 6274187. Jan. 11 — Social yoga, 9 a.m., Community Center. FMI: 6274187. Jan. 11 — Storytime with Michelle Brenner, 10:30 a.m., library. DENMARK Jan. 11 — Discussion group on Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements, 6 p.m., Nurture Through Nature. FMI: 452-2929. Jan. 12 — Preschool Storytime, 9:30 a.m., library. FRYEBURG Jan. 6 — Veterans’ Service
Officer, 9 to 11 a.m., Fryeburg American Legion. FMI: 324-1839. Jan. 8 — The Met: Live in HD, Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 935-9232. Jan. 10 — Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Jan. 10 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St.. FMI: 800-482-0743. Jan. 11 — Fryeburg Business Association annual meeting, 6 p.m., Fryeburg Fairgrounds Conference Room. Public invited. Jan. 12 — Fryeburg Homemakers Extension, coffee hour 9:30 a.m., meeting 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. HARRISON Jan. 9 — Monthly public breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Post #9328, Waterford Rd. Jan. 10 — Adult Coed Basketball, 6 to 8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym. Jan. 11 — Teen Coed Basketball, 6 to 8 p.m., Harrison Elementary School gym. LOVELL Jan. 7, 14 — Mouse Paint Storytime, K-2, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library. Jan. 7 — Former students of New Suncook School perform to benefit Pequawket Kids Association After School Program, 6:30 p.m., New Suncook School. Jan. 8 — Greater Lovell Land Trust Winter walk at Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve, meet at 10 a.m. at Flat Hill Parking lot at end of Heald Pond Rd. Jan. 8 — Benefit supper for Bryson Herlihy, 4 to 7 p.m., Center Lovell Fire Station. Jan. 10 — Preschool Storytime, under age 5, 10 to 11 a.m., library. Jan. 10 — Charlotte’s Web, grades 3-5, 2:45 to 4 p.m., library. Jan. 11 — Positive Compa-sionate Communication with Morris Gibely, 10-week course, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., New Suncook School. FMI: 627-4291 Jan. 12 — Cribbage, 9 a.m., library. NAPLES Jan. 6 — Musical Playgroup, 10:30 a.m., library. Jan. 6, 13 — Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., library. FMI: 693-6841. Jan. 7, 10 — Step Into Fitness, indoor walking program, 4:30 to 6 p.m., LRHS. Transportation: 6473116. Jan. 8 — Naples Republican Committee, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Naples Town office. FMI call
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increases in longevity constitute humanity’s greatest single achievement. Reading demographic materials is like reading any other social science with lots of new terms, graphs and technical jargon. I usually check my dictionary and am on the lookout for a summary description with helpful metaphors and analogies. If you are lucky, the author gives you a break in the first paragraph. “This paper will review some population projections for the United States, the world, and selected major regions. The total population size, the youth dependency ratio, the elderly dependency ratio, and the total dependency ratio will receive most attention. The underlying assumptions regarding fertility, mortality, and migration will be reviewed. Projections from different sources will be compared where possible.” Two thousand years ago we had about a quarter of a billion humans on the planet. Several centuries later about 1650, we had a half billion, a doubling. Just 150 years later in 1800, we had a billion, another doubling and in 1900 another 100 years, two billion, another doubling. Looking back from 2000 to 1961 it doubled again from three billion to six billion. Let’s review a few other numbers. In the same time frame of those 39 years the World GDP grew from $8.7 trillion to $33.7 trillion. Our U.S. GDP grew from $2.1 trillion to $7.9 trillion. During the last few years, first from 1995 to 2000 the DJIA went from 4,000 to almost 12,000. After dropping to below 8,000 it almost reached 14,000 in November, 2007. Many of the additional humans in the world and we especially, enjoyed
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Rich, 693-7945. Jan. 11 — Books for Babies, 10:15 a.m., library. Jan. 11 — Preschool Storytime, 10:45 a.m., library. FMI: 6936841. Jan. 12 — Free Breakfast and Fellowship, 8 to 10 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, 1000 Roosevelt Trail. FMI: 693-6594. Jan. 12, 14 — Step Into Fitness, indoor walking program, 4:30 to 6 p.m., LRHS. Transportation: 6473116. RAYMOND Jan. 10 — Baby Time, 10 a.m., library. FMI: 655-4283. Jan. 10 — Preschool Time, 11 a.m., library. FMI: 655-4283. Jan. 12 — Toddler Time, 10 and 11 a.m., library. FMI: 655-4283. Jan. 12 — Publicity meeting, 7 p.m., library. FMI: 655-4283. SEBAGO Jan. 6 — Cumberland & Oxford Union #21 Pomona at Maple Grove Grange #148, 6:30 p.m. potluck supper, 7:30 p.m., meeting. Jan. 10 — Story Hour for Preschoolers, 9:30 a.m., library. Jan. 10 — Sebago Knitting Club, 6 to 8 p.m., library. FMI: 787-2321. WATERFORD Jan. 9 — Annual meeting following morning service, Waterford Congregational Church, Plummer Hill Rd. AREA EVENTS Jan. 6 — Better Choices, Better Health Program, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Sun Room, Memorial Hospital, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-5461, ext. 291. Jan. 7, 14 — Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., Rec. bldg., King St., Oxford. FMI: 783-4153, 743-9153. Jan. 7-8 — Arts In Motion and Kennett Drama presents original work, Shades Of Gray, 7 p.m. Fri., 2 and 7 p.m. Sat., Kennett High School auditorium, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: www.artsinmotiontheater.com Jan. 8 — Low-income Spay/ Neuter Clinic, call to schedule, Animal Rescue League of NHNorth, Conway, N.H. FMI: 603447-5955. Jan. 8 — Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, doors open 11:30 a.m., play 1 to 5 p.m., Norway Municipal Complex, 19 Danforth St. FMI: 743-8679. Jan. 8 — Richard Nickerson Scholarship Concert, 7 p.m., Windham Performing Arts Center,
Bridgton United Methodist Church PO Box 207, 114 Main St., Bridgton, ME 04009 Rev. Nancy Smith, Pastor – phone 647-8380 Worship, Nursery & Sunday School through grade 5 (new!) Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Community Bible Study – Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. Food Pantry – Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. (FMI phone Debbie at 787-3904)
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Windham High School. Jan. 9 — Benefit all-you-caneat breakfast buffet for Bryson Herlihy, 8 to 11 a.m., Masonic Lodge, No. Conway Village, N.H. Jan. 9 — Volunteer Orientation, 10 a.m., Animal Rescue League of NH-North, Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-447-5955. Jan. 9 — M&D Productions local talent fundraiser for Bryson Herlihy, 7 to 10 p.m., M&D Theater, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-662-7591; silent auction, 603733-5275. Jan. 10 — Mount Washington Valley Toastmasters, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Eastern Slope Inn, Main St., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-3448, 603-323-8800. Jan. 10 — Open Mic Night for poets, writers, acoustic musicians and storytellers, first hour Mountain Storytellers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Conway Library. FMI: 603447-5552. Jan. 11 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, 204 Maple St., Cornish. FMI: 1-800-482-0743. Jan. 11-12 — Auditions for Guys and Dolls by Poland Players, 4 to 7 p.m., Poland Regional High School, 1457 Main St. Performance dates March 16-19. FMI: 998-5400, ext. 218. Jan. 11 — Oxford County Republicans, social hour 5:30 p.m., business meeting 6:30 p.m., Masonic Hall, 9 Temple St., Norway. FMI: 875-2229. Jan. 11 — Crohn’s Colitis Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Met Coffeehouse, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-6789, ucjh2009@ yahoo.com Jan. 11 — Cooperative program, “Button Up, N.H.!” 6:30 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Basics on home energy efficiency. FMI: 603-447-5552. Jan. 11 — Fundraiser at Flatbreads in No. Conway, N.H. to benefit Fryeburg Academy students’ trip to Puerto Rico to work in Rain Forest Enrichment Project. FMI: 925-1500. Jan. 12 — Wednesday Knitter’s Group, noon, Soldier’s Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650. Jan. 12 — Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine St., So. Paris. FMI: 782-4050, 5776894, 647-2008. Jan. 13 — Diabetes Information Series, 1 to 3 p.m., Memorial Hospital, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-356-0796.
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Opinions Response to McLaughlin
zines, and especially books that have the large numbers, do we become aware of the scope, scale, and complexity of our (Continued from Page B) numbers and our activities. Ronald J. Fryer To The Editor: prosperity with new cars, new In the Dec. 30 edition of Bridgton homes, and flying off on vacaThe Bridgton News, Tom tion. McLaughlin guides the reader The many institutions, into associating “left of cenpublic and private, that proter” long-dead people such as vide services and products Margaret Sanger (inspiration have grown and upgraded to behind Planned Parenthood), handle the additional work. To The Editor: Marie Stopes, H.G. Wells, Think of Wal-Mart as the postI recently became aware of er boy. Use amazon.com for the Charter for Compassion. Woodrow Wilson, Theodore price, shipping costs and time. It is a one-page document. In Roosevelt, Emile Zola, George Consider autos from Europe, part, it says: “The principle of Bernard Shaw, John Maynard Japan, South Korea, and now compassion lies at the heart of Keynes, John Harvey Kellogg, China with India right behind. all religious, ethical and spiri- Linus Pauling and Sidney It’s not just governments that tual traditions, calling on us Webb that gave Adolph Hitler have become large. It’s the always to treat all others as we his ideas about eugenics. The world of human activities that is wish to be treated ourselves. idea that present day American huge: since 1800 when the First Compassion impels us to work writers, historians, academiIndustrial Revolution started tirelessly to alleviate the suf- cians and social activists who rolling and succeeded; the last fering of our fellow creatures, hold political beliefs named 100 years since the bloom- to dethrone ourselves from the by McLaughlin — say a proing of the Second Industrial center of our world and to put choice position or believe in Revolution, and for sure, over another there, and to honor the benefits and livable wages; the last 50 years since WWII, inviolable sanctity of every those who want greater regulawell beyond belief. This inven- single human being, treating tion on corporate profiteering tory of the growth of us on the everybody, without exception, or believe in more transparplanet, the rate it increased, with absolute justice, equity ency and taxation of the very rich — is an indication that the new sciences and technolo- and respect.” such people want to extermigies that have made it possible, I found it online at www. when experienced at our per- charterforcompassion.org. nate the mentally challenged sonal level satisfies many of I read the information and is outrageous. By inference, our needs, more than we ever decided to sign the charter. we are proponents of Adolph Hitler’s plan to exterminate imagined we had. When we Anyone may do the same. undesirables. have the time and inclination Greg Grigsby My childless niece, who to look for newspapers, magaBridgton shares my name, was mentally challenged. She died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 51 two years ago. Because of the excellent parenting and By Stan Cohen next two years and so on. pioneering work for the menMedicare Volunteer In 2020, seniors will pay the tally disabled done by my sisCounselor standard 25% co-insurance (or ter — and because my sister In addition to 100% cov- equivalent co-pay) for brand- and brother-in-law have more erage of many preventive name drugs. Generic drugs financial resources than most services (the subject of my bought in the gap also will — these “left of center” relaDec. 23 Nugget), the Patient have a continuum of discounts tives were able to give their Protection and Affordable starting at 7% in 2011 and daughter a happy and indeCare Act improves Medicare 75% by 2020. pendent life within the combenefits in several other ways. The only thing that could munity. Actually, I think they One of the most helpful is diminish the help that seniors think of themselves as “centrist the reduction to the cost of get from this feature of the Democrats,” but they did vote medicines when beneficiaries act is the possibility that drug for Barack Obama. are in the infamous “doughnut companies may keep increasAlas, I find most information hole.” Until now, seniors who ing their prices. One would coming from the right wing has entered that coverage gap have hope that, in these dismal eco- as much factual basis and hishad to pay the full price of nomic times, the pharmaceuti- torical relevance as the place their drugs. Those who were cal industry will pare down the mats found in Chinese restauin the gap in 2010 received a “greed factor.” rants that declare that if one is Stan Cohen, a Medicare born in the year of the Rabbit, $250 cash rebate. Starting in 2011 and ending in 2020, there Volunteer Counselor, is avail- the Rooster, the Pig, etc. one will be increasing discounts able for free, one-on-one con- has personality traits similar to on brand-name drugs for those sultations at Bridgton Hospital Einstein, Shakespeare, Brittany who get into the “doughnut on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11 Spears and Karl Marx. The left hole” — until the gap is fully a.m. No appointment is nec- liberals or progressives can’t essary. Alternatively, call the hold a candle to the stereotyperased. The discounts start at 50% Southern Maine Agency on ing and misinformation coming in 2011 and 2012; 52.5% for Aging — 800-427-7411) and from the conservative right. 2013 and 2014; 55% in the ask for a Medicare Advocate. Like McLaughlin, I worry
Letters
Charter of compassion
Medicare nugget
that our country can become fascist. Corporate ownership or corporate control of government is called Fascism. Like conservatives, I believe the debt crisis is dangerous. Alas, many Democrats, much like many Republicans, have been only too ready to surrender to the power of wealthy lobbyists in order to be re-elected. The recent Supreme Court decision of United States vs. Citizens United did not help economically distressed American citizens believe they can have real political influence to redress the imbalance of power in America much less acquire money for mentally disabled or challenged family members who need special help. McLaughlin does not rail against corporate control and the creative financing done among the wealthiest in our nation who believe, like our feudalistic European employers from whom we fled, that money must “trickle down from the top.” McLaughlin saves his compassion for the unborn and the mentally challenged, but appears to have little empathy for parents in poverty who may not have the skills or resources to raise children to help pull the proverbial American wagon in the workforce. Of course, McLaughlin seems to believe that rich people work harder and are more moral and less sinful than the rest of us. He does like hard poor and middle class workers so long as they don’t complain about being underpaid or the fact that they have no job security or benefits. So, how do we all take care of the mentally disabled and one another? Virginia (Tilla) Durr Sweden
Treated unfairly? To The Editor: I would like to take a moment to thank Jim (Kidder) from the Bridgton Town Garage for the chance at the job opening that was posted in the paper. He had me fill out my application a
second time, listing more of my experiences and qualifications. I was given the impression that when I gave him the second application that I was a good candidate for the job. I worked at my last job for 25 years before getting laid off last fall. I am looking for a home. I am looking for a place that will treat me like a person. Well, I guess I am lucky that I did not get hired by the Town of Bridgton as they did not even have the courtesy to give me an interview after giving me the impression that I would be a serious candidate.
I would have thought that the town would look to hire someone with the qualifications that were not working, over someone that already had a job. Do not get me wrong. I do not have anything against the person that was hired, even though he had a job already. I am just upset that I was not treated very well. Even with the economy as bad as it is, people should still be treated with respect and dignity, and I feel that I was not treated this way. Tim Knight Bridgton
Guys & Dolls auditions
POLAND — The Poland Players will host auditions for the popular musical Guys and Dolls on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 11-12, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Dr. Robert Wall Theatre located at Poland Regional High School, 1457 Main St. Poland. Performance dates are March 16-19. The show requires a large cast, and members of the community are encouraged to audition. Individuals should be prepared to sing a short song and/or read from the script. The production is also looking for dancers, musicians and technical assistance. For more information or to schedule a different audition time, contact the director, D’Arcy Robinson at 998-5400, ext. 218 or via e-mail at drobinson@rsu16.org
Herlihy benefit concert
NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — In November, Bryson Herlihy, 18month old son of T.J. and Aimee Herlihy, was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Since that time, both parents have taken leave from their jobs to see to the medical needs of their son. Rette Herlihy, T.J.’s mother, contacted M&D Productions about helping out, as T.J. has performed twice on their stage in Company and Bare. Ken and Mark immediately responded, “Yes, we will help out in any way we can.” On Sunday, Jan. 9, you can join them and many talented individuals from around the Valley as they show their support of T.J. and Aimee and more importantly Bryson. M&D and several local artists, including Dennis and Davey, Take 2/Susan Goyette and Bob Rutherford, and Elaine Kondrat, have put together a benefit concert to take place from 7 to 10 p.m., and have agreed to donate every dollar taken in that night to the Herlihy family. Ewing sarcoma is a malignant round-cell tumor. It is a rare disease in which cancer cells are found in the bone or in soft tissue. The most common areas in which it occurs are the pelvis, the femur, the humerus, the ribs and clavicle. Treatment lengths vary depending on location and stage of the disease at diagnosis. Radical chemotherapy may be as short as six treatments at three-week cycles. However, most patients will undergo chemotherapy for six to 12 months and radiation therapy for five to eight weeks. Bryson’s cancer has been found in his leg. He is currently in his second week of chemotherapy. Anyone wishing to donate items to the auction or who wish to perform should contact Ken Martin as quickly as possible at 603-7335275. Those who are unable to attend, but still wish to contribute, are asked to mail checks payable to The Bryson Herlihy Donation Fund, c/o M&D Productions, P.O. Box 1147, Conway, N.H. 03838.
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