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It’s a ‘No’
Voters reject proposed development bans
By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgtonites turned out in droves Tuesday and spoke loud and clear: big box stores and fast food restaurants are welcome here. In a turnout likely without precedent for a special election held in the wintertime, a third of the town’s registered voters resoundingly defeated a citizens’ initiative by a 2-to-1 margin that would have banned formula restaurants and retail stores of 30,000 square feet or larger. Voters said no to the fast food ban by a vote of 931 no to 472 yes. Likewise, they rejected any restrictions on the size of new retail development
by an even larger vote of 963 no, 432 yes. The “vote no” mood even extended to a third question giving residents the opportunity to apply for low interest energy improvement loans and possibly energy incentives back to the owner in cash. That vote, to adopt an ordinance creating an understanding between the town and the Efficiency Maine Trust, went down by a smaller, but not insignificant margin, of 679 no and 421 yes. The results didn’t come as a surprise to 13-year Bridgton resident Chuck Renneker, who talked to many longtime Bridgton residents in the final days before the vote. “A lot of them felt very
strongly that they didn’t want people telling them how they wanted their town to be,” said Renneker. They saw the proposed amendments to the site plan review ordinance as antigrowth in a town that once was a major commercial service center — and could be again. “I think people want opportunity, they want growth. People remember when there were jobs here,” he said. Planning Board member Gordon Davis said Bridgton is a “conservative area that believes in free enterprise.” The town can manage growth along the Route 302 corridor by setting “reasonable standards” to allow national chains to co-exist with independent businesses, he
BRIDGTON IN THE SPOTLIGHT — TV crews and other media descended upon Bridgton Tuesday as voters went to the polls to decide whether to ban fast food formula restaurants and big box stores. Jeremy Goodwin was one of many Bridgton residents who were taken aside by TV crews for comment after voting in Tuesday’s referendum to ban big box and fast food stores. Goodwin voted against the bans. (Geraghty Photo) believes. A total of 1,406 voters turned out for the vote, which represents 33% of Bridgton’s 4,136 registered voters.
Scott Finlayson, whose ed by the result. group, keepingbridgtonlocal. “Not at all. What we’ve done com, led a petition drive that — we forced the status quo forced Tuesday’s referendum to stand up and account for vote, said he wasn’t disappointBANS, Page 4A
New police chief ‘looking forward’ to next chapter
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Bridgton’s next chief of police said he decided to take the position, as it represents professional and personal opportunities for him as well as his wife and their two children. Kevin L. Schofield said he was drawn to take the job here “because Bridgton seems like a tight-knit community where people care about one another.” “I’m really looking forward to it,” said Schofield, as to how he feels about officially coming on board later this month as Bridgton’s next police chief. “I get the impression that Bridgton seems to be a tight-knit community and people care about it,
and I like that and I want to be a part of that,” he said. Schofield was the unanimous choice of the members of the Selection Committee who forwarded their recommendation to the town manager to complete the background and preemployment testing for him. Currently, Schofield is commander of the Support Services Division for the Brunswick Police Department where he manages the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, the E-9-1-1 Center and Records Division. He holds an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an executive certificate in Human
Resource Management and has only two more classes to finish in order to complete his Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. Schofield has over 25 years of law enforcement experience that includes budgeting, strategic planning and operations management, according to Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz who announced Schofield’s hiring Feb. 28. Berkowitz said the hiring process was begun three months ago, after Chief of Police David Lyons announced his retirement, with the selection of a committee that included two police chiefs, two Bridgton selectmen, three citizens, the
town’s executive assistant and the town manager. Applications were received from over 20 interested individuals mostly from the Northeast, and interviews were held during January and February. The town manager said Chief of Police Schofield will start his employment with the town on March 31 and that during the interim he will be attending some department meetings as well as formally meeting with the five selectmen, town office staff and citizens. “We want to host a meet and greet opportunity for the community as soon as possible,” Berkowitz said Feb. 28. “We will also spend some time in
March and outline some of the key issues that the Department and Kevin must address going forward. He will also need time with Lieutenant (Peter) Madura and staff members as part of this process.” Selectmen Chairman Arthur D. Triglione Sr., speaking on behalf of the entire board stated, “This will be an exciting opportunity for Kevin and our community, and we look forward to having him work with the rest of the Select Board. We believe the hiring process was very thorough and professional and express our appreciation to the committee members.” “Career-wise, this is something I’ve wanted to do — to be
PCBs spell big money
Funds to fight pollution
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – The Tenney Hill site — which was polluted by waste oil in the 1980s — could yield a goldmine of environmental opportunities. According to officials from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the Town of Casco could likely receive $500,000 that it could grant to small businesses or residents for projects that protect the watershed from pollutants. David Wright, the director of the DEP’s Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management, told the Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday that money collected from businesses disposing of waste oil will pay a fee into a kitty. That fund will be used to help with clean-up at an Ellsworth site. But, in the case of Casco, where the ground water is irreparably damaged, the money will boost qualifying projects. “What we are talking about is a cash settlement. At the Legislature’s end, they need to approve it, start collecting the money, and then we hand it out,” Wright said. “What we’ve come up with POLLUTION, Page 10A
New Bridgton Chief of Police Kevin L. Schofield a chief of police,” said Schofield via phone, Monday afternoon. “I saw this opportunity, and I NEW CHIEF, Page 10A
MISERY LOVES COMPANY? — Holding hands, these jumpers hit the icy waters of Sebago Lake over the weekend, taking part in the polar dip as part of the Sebago Lake Rotary Derbyfest weekend. (Photo courtesy of Brad Bradstreet)
Fryeburg to decide Red Iron’s fate By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — The townspeople of Fryeburg will get to have their say, as to the fate of the Red Iron Bridge, when and if the time comes. Town officials, as well as the organizers of a grassroots campaign to save the Red Iron Bridge, were visibly thrilled, when they received word late last week that the Maine Department of Transportation is willing to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Town of Fryeburg. Maine Department of
Transportation engineers had previously identified the Red Iron Bridge as unsafe and in need of being removed and not replaced. The memorandum of agreement was worked out Feb. 24, during a meeting facilitated by State Senator Dave Hastings (R-Fryeburg) and attended by Hastings, MDOT’s Deputy Commissioner Bruce A. Van Note, Board of Selectmen Chairman Tom Klinepeter, Town Manager Sharon Jackson and Chip Getchell of MDOT. The agreement was announced at the selectmen’s meeting that
evening. What does the official memorandum of agreement with MDOT mean to the town? “I’m pleased with the agreement we’ve come to with MDOT,” Town Manager Sharon Jackson said Feb. 28. “I think this way we can keep the bridge open — they’ll (MDOT) inspect it every year — and when and if the time comes to take it out, they’ll let us know, and they’ll get an estimate of the cost.” “I’m glad they’re going to allow the town to make the decision whether we want
to keep the bridge or not,” Chairman Klinepeter said. “You can’t ask for any better outcome than that — to leave it up to townspeople.” Both Klinepeter and Sen. Hastings said that the memoRED IRON, Page 9A
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Materials used to build Lake Region High School in the late 1960s continue to haunt SAD 61. SAD 61 has spent approximately $630,000 over the last 10 years to remove and dispose of asbestos, according to Finance Coordinator Sherrie (Weese) Small. A “small amount” of asbestos remains, and will be removed. Now, SAD 61 faces another expensive project. As part of the $13.8 million high school renovation work, PDT Architects tested caulking around exterior windows and doors, as well as the soil below. Levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) — a hazardous material — were detected. To comply with federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, PDT Architects estimates it will cost the school district about PCBs, Page 5A
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Congregational Church names interim pastor The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (UCC) of Bridgton, recently welcomed Annette Mott as its Interim Pastor. Reverend Mott assumed the pastoral role when Reverend Richard L. Bennett retired late last year. In the UCC tradition, the process of transition from one spiritual leader to another calls for congregations to intentionally select an “interim” minister who serves a short period of time, typically one to two years, before a “settled” minister is chosen. Settled ministers then remain with congregations long-term. Interim ministry is
a focused ministry and pastors receive specialized training. “This practice allows a congregation to go through the natural grieving process when a beloved member of their family moves on,” said Pastor Mott. “It gives the church time to be able, emotionally and mentally, to fully welcome a new pastor. It makes it possible for a good strong beginning with a settled pastor.” Pastor Mott has lived in Maine since she was 12 years old and her father was stationed at Brunswick Naval Air Station. She graduated from Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where she majored in Religion and
Biblical Studies and met her husband David Engler. The couple has three grown sons and a one-year-old granddaughter. They make their permanent home in Bowdoinham; currently Pastor Mott divides her time between there and Bridgton. Pastor Mott was raised in the Lutheran Church, but as an adult was attracted to UCC by the church’s “emphasis on justice and peace.” While raising her family, she worked part-time in professional church ministry including 26 years as Christian educator and resource director at the Maine Conference UCC in Yarmouth. During this period, she was asked to preach several
times a year at UCC churches throughout the state. Each time she preached, she says she felt called to become a pastor. She enrolled at Bangor Theological Seminary to complete her ministerial preparation and graduated with a Master of Divinity degree in 2008. Bridgton is Pastor Mott’s second position as an Interim Pastor. Previously, she worked at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland. She was looking for a permanent, settled position when she was approached about the interim position in Bridgton. After much thoughtful consideration and prayer, she agreed to be consid-
ered for the interim position. Interim Search Committee Chairwoman Judy Oberg said, “After reviewing several qualified candidates, the committee felt that Annette was the best fit for our church. Her Biblical knowledge, compassion and calm demeanor have provided a wonderful transition time for our congregation.” The First Congregational Church is located at 33 South High Street in Bridgton. Sunday services are at 10 a.m. There is childcare available. An open and affirming UCC church, it has a strong Christian education program, music ministry, and community outreach program.
Interim Pastor Annette Mott All people are welcome. For more information, call 647-3936 or visit the First Congregational Church website at www.firstucc1794.com
viduals was one of an absolute belief that people with intellectual disabilities could learn tangible and meaningful skills and obtain valued roles in the communities where they live,” said Seth Desjardins, Planning Process coordinator at Good Neighbors. “The commitment of Rob and of his colleagues laid a groundwork to support community members to embrace people with disabilities as neighbors, friends and citizens rather than people who were different and in need of segregation and pity.” Rob also had the responsibility of ensuring that state and federal standards for an ICF were met as part of his QMRP responsibilities, often meeting with federal surveyors. The results of these surveys normally resulted in Good Neighbors easily exceeding the standards — Rob’s work for the agency is a clear contributing factor to this outcome. Although there were many expectations in the ICF format, Rob always carried the reputation of a highly intelligent and forward thinking professional who embraced an atmosphere of fun and friendliness for both the people receiving support and Good Neighbors staff. Another role Rob held during this time was chairman of the Human Rights Committee.
Starting in 1993, Rob worked with others to expand Good Neighbors beyond their ICF and Gage Street programs. He was the lead person to secure the funding and location for a four-person home on Sandy Creek Road. This home was tailored to meet the needs of people who were aging and began Good Neighbors commitment to support people to age in place. This home was and is fully optimized and modified to meet the needs of people who may experience declines in mobility. This also marked a new era for Rob and Good Neighbors. In 1995, Rob began his instrumental role in closing the Good Neighbors ICF. He and his colleagues believed that the people Good Neighbors supported did not need an ICF level of care and would be better suited living in smaller and more individualized group homes. The process of closing Good Neighbors ICF was known as “The Phoenix Project,” and Rob was once again the lead person. By 1998, Rob had secured the funding and accomplished the daunting task of coordinating with the Bureau of Mental Retardation, Federal Home Loan Bank and Maine State Housing to make this project a reality. Three new group homes were developed in South Paris,
Naples and Cornish and the residents of the ICF now live in these homes. It was also during this time that Rob proposed the ideas of congregate housing and shared
living, two very forward thinking ideas that the state has just recently embraced as legitimate service models. Upon the closing of the RETIRES, Page A
After 22 years, Knowles retires from Good Neighbors
Today, Rob Knowles’ life changes. March 3 marks Rob’s final day working for Good Neighbors Incorporated, a nonprofit agency that provides supports to adults with intellectual disabilities throughout Western Maine. Rob has been an influential figure at Good Neighbors since his arrival in November of 1989 when he was hired as a QMRP (Qualified Mental Retardation Professional) at Good Neighbors former Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) on South High Street in Bridgton. Rob’s involvement and influence with the company goes even further back in history as he was a member of the Ad-Hoc Committee that worked to create the company between 1978 and 1980. Rob came to work at the Good Neighbors ICF where, as QMRP, he worked with his
Rob Knowles colleagues to build annual plans for each of the 12 individuals. He also worked to monitor the progress of each plan, holding quarterly meetings for each individual. “Rob’s contribution to the planning process for these indi-
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Casco selectmen prefer to offer ‘verbatim’ minutes
By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – Why read a summary when you want to know every word that was uttered? Early in evening – while doing housekeeping like approving minutes, the Casco Board of Selectmen decided it would prefer to offer verbatim transcripts of its meetings. And, it promptly voted to do so from Tuesday night
going forward. Selectman Mary-Venessa Fernandes brought up that minutes for the Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 meetings were a summary, rather than verbatim minutes. “I want to see what was said during meeting,” Fernandes said. At the time, she made a motion to attach additional information and handouts from the previous meetings to
supplement the summary. For Selectmen Ray Grant and Paul Edes, it was a matter of keeping residents who wintered elsewhere up-to-date on town politics. “If the minutes are just a summary, there would be an interpretation of what happened,” Grant said. “I get calls from people who vacation out of state, and they want the minutes of the
entire meeting,” he said. Edes brought up the idea of putting the meetings on a CD, so everything is recorded. Grant said that wouldn’t help people “away for the winter.” Town Manager Dave Morton mentioned that the town TV Committee has been reviewing an offer from Lake Regions Television to televise Casco’s meetings. “As someone on the TV
committee, I have something to say,” resident Jeannine Oren said. “We’ve renamed it the Media Sharing Committee and it meets 4 p.m. on Thursday.” “What we’re reviewing is looking at voice recognition software. We could share Casco meeting minutes with people in Arizona and even Hong Kong,” Oren said. Morton told the board it was permissible to have the
minutes presented in whatever length or detail it desired. He explained that the minutes must include “the most important part,” which is when the “board takes an action on an issue.” The town minutes must record the votes, he said. “If the board wants verbatim minutes, if the board wants a complete transcript, that’s what we can produce,” Morton said.
By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer Could the fact that SAD 61 may need to use the Bridgton Memorial School while construction projects are underway over the next two years possibly derail the concept of locating the Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum here? Just as a document was submitted late last week expressing the Town of Bridgton’s inter-
est in having a museum for the Narrow Gauge Railroad come here from Portland, the superintendent of SAD 61 said the school district may need to use two or three classrooms at Bridgton Memorial School, over the next two years. However, Supt. Patrick Phillips said, at the Bridgton Board of Selectmen’s meeting Feb. 22, that the school district does have other options for off-
campus programs that may have to be relocated due to planned construction. So, he said the town and SAD 61 can likely work something out so as not to throw the proposed Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum project off track. “I don’t feel the needs of the school district are paramount,” said Supt. Phillips. “The needs of the town, in my opinion, would rise to a higher level.”
The often discussed proposed site for such a museum and other ancillary economic development projects has been the Bridgton Memorial School located in the downtown. Bridgton’s Economic and Community Development Director Alan Manoian submitted a request for proposals solicited by the board of trustees of the NGRR Museum on Feb. 25 for the museum to be located
here. Other communities under consideration include Portland, Gray and Monmouth. Asbestos and PCBs When the subject of the completed brownfields study at the Bridgton Memorial School came up, it was explained that the town would be responsible for the remediation of asbestos and PCBs, when and if it takes ownership from the school district. Bridgton voters would make any
decision, regarding the future ownership of BMS by the town. “As it turns out, the main issue of an environmental hazard is the (BMS) building itself,” Manoian said. “It was constructed of cemento board which is asbestos. We often said there is not asbestos in this building — this building is asbestos. There are also PCBs in the window frames. Ultimately, it is the building that needs to be remediated.”
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Woods Pond story clarified
CLARIFICATION: Last week’s (Feb. 24) article on “Woods Pond Lake Level Recommendations Presented” should have stated, “The Woods Pond Water Quality Committee is reviewing the report from Albert Frick Associates describing existing conditions of Woods Pond, its shoreline and portions of its watershed area. “As stated in the article,
twice, the committee has not made any recommendations as to appropriate water levels to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen. The recommendations will be presented in the early spring,” according to Chairman Barry Denofrio. The report by Frick Associates is available at the municipal complex. “Woods Pond is a 462-acre lake with one of the town beach-
es and a dam located on Route 117,” Denofrio said. “The water levels this fall and early winter generally fluctuated with an eight-inch range. Dam level manipulations and precipitation did create levels outside that range. The WPWQC did unanimously vote at its last meeting to explore the feasibility of conducting a watershed survey in 2012.”
(Continued from Page A) ICF, Rob assumed a new role with the company as Resource Developer/Quality Assurance and later took on the additional duties of Training Coordinator. He continued to work to build new developments for people needing supports and services. In this role, he also regularly represented the company in a variety of venues such as the Maine Association of
Community Service Providers, the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, the Maine Association for Nonprofits and a variety of groups working with DHHS/ Office of Cognitive and Physical Disabilities. Rob regularly shared this information with the Good Neighbors Board of Directors and his colleagues. Wayne Alexander, chief executive officer of Good Neighbors, noted that throughout all of the challenges with budget cuts and systematic changes, Rob always kept an optimistic outlook that resonated throughout the agency. Rob added to his many contributions by developing a Quality Assurance program that ensured that Good Neighbors services continually exceeded expectations as it related to delivery of service, accountability in documentation, community integration and a philosophy that helped ensure that the people receiving services were the driving factor in their programming. Rob was also the company liaison to the Good Neighbors Fundraising Committee, assuring that funds could be raised for the benefit of the individuals receiving services in a manner that was consistent with the laws surrounding a nonprofit
organization. He was a key contributor to a very successful Chinese Auction and also developed and continues to be the race director of the Great Adventure Challenge. This is a highly successful and unique triathlon that is a fundraising effort for the people of Good Neighbors. “Rob often worked on his free time when needed, offering his services to assist with maintenance and supporting individuals sometimes even providing personal materials to help assure a project could be completed,” Desjardins added. He also took many of the people receiving services on motorcycle rides, snowmobile rides and boat rides. Rob’s philosophy in many ways became the “Good Neighbors Philosophy” and it continues to this day; a warm and openminded approach to supporting individuals that focuses on their attributes and potential. “The best interests of the people Good Neighbors serves are constantly at the forefront of Rob’s mind and his efforts have helped to make the company the well respected service provider that it is today,” Desjardins said. “He will be missed, fondly remembered and his contributions will continue to positively impact Good Neighbors and the people it supports.”
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(Continued from Page A) the problem of uncontrolled growth, and now they have to do something,” Finlayson said Tuesday night. “We’ve won a moral victory here, which has changed the paradigm. Now, Bridgton has got to stand up and do something.” The citizen initiative arose in response to plans approved by the planning board in January to build a McDonald’s Restaurant on Portland Road, diagonally across from Hannaford Supermarket. Had the ban passed, the project would have been prevented from going forward because of a reachback clause in the initiative dating back to Dec. 1, before the project was formally approved. McDonald’s developer Mark Lopez declined comment on Tuesday’s vote when asked by The Bridgton News. Moving forward As polls were about to close, the Bridgton Planning Board took the first step toward substantial change, voting unanimously to recommend to the
Board of Selectmen that they immediately form a land use regulation committee that would work concurrently with the comprehensive plan update committee. The land use committee, as proposed by resident Ray Turner, would “expedite the updating of the current land use regulations to guide Bridgton’s future,” possibly drafting a new ordinance in time to be voted on this November. Selectmen will take up the recommendation at their next meeting on Tuesday, March 8. Alan Manoian, the town’s Economic and Community Development Director, also wasn’t wasting time preparing for change; he had a table set up at the polls Tuesday to take names of people willing to serve on the new comprehensive plan committee. Plans for the committee had been in motion before the special election was set. However, they have been broadened to include plans for one or more “special” committees that would focus on such issues as housing and
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Author and illustrator Dan Edwards of Bridgton will hold a book signing and release party to celebrate the arrival of his colorful children’s story, “Mr. McFrawley’s Traveling Show.” A book signing session will take place this Tuesday, March 8, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Public Library. A book release party is planned for Wednesday, March 9, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Magic Lantern Theater. All are welcome.
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sustainable neighborhoods, along with a series of meetings to guide the development of form-based codes for both the downtown district and the Route 302 commercial district where Lopez is building the 45seat McDonald’s restaurant and adjoining retail space. Finlayson said he hoped the vote would have been closer than it was, but acknowledged the success of the opposition group’s campaign in arguing that the amendments were poorly researched, too restrictive, and would prevent existing local businesses from expanding. “I don’t think what they said was correct, but people listened to it and didn’t do their research,” Finlayson said. “I understand the demographics of this town,” Finlayson said. “Bridgton is a poor community. People here are concerned about jobs, and I understand that.” He said he hasn’t yet decided whether he will participate in the upcoming ordinance amendment process. “It’s an option, if people want me to help, if they want my input,” he said. Don’t shoot the messenger Finlayson said he wished voters had realized that allowing national chains to locate in Bridgton without restrictions will, as his website states, “kill the character and uniqueness of Bridgton and tourism will suffer,” and “undercut the independent business owner and drain locally generated revenue.” Finlayson’s website has a list of 424 communities in the United States that have beaten a
big box store in their community at least once, or pressured a developer to withdraw. One of those towns was Damariscotta, featured in the documentary Our Town shown locally to around 35 people as part of keepingbridgtonlocal.com’s campaign. Bill Macdonald, owner of Macdonald Motors in Bridgton and member of the opposition group Citizens For Responsible Growth, said his group made 1,500 “robo calls,” or automated voice messages, over the weekend. They used social media to spread their message on their Facebook page and also did an extensive e-mail campaign. “I’m extremely proud of our town, for the many people who came out and made a statement,” he said. At the Feb. 8 public hearing, when 150 people turned out, he said it looked as though the debate was evenly divided. Tuesday’s vote, he said, shows that “obviously, this was a vocal minority” in town that supported the bans. Among entities in town that came out to formally recommend that voters reject the questions were the Board of Selectmen, the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, the Bridgton Economic Development Committee and the Bridgton Economic Development Corporation. Also, 71 local businesses listed their names in an advertisement opposing the questions that was sponsored by Citizens for Responsible Growth. “I think now that the amend-
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SKY CONNELLY, who voted in favor of the bans on big box stores and fast food restaurants in Bridgton, said she really likes Bridgton’s small-town feel and would hate to see national chains come in and change that. ments have been shot down, a positive event, one that hopenow the real work can begin (of fully will lead to consensus creating ordinances) that actu- on the tools needed to guide ally make sense in this town,” future economic development Macdonald said. “People said in Bridgton. we want jobs and we’re tired of “I’m hoping this is a call to driving outside” town to shop collaborate, and not a warnand make a living, he said. ing of a lightning strike,” Macdonald said voters were he said. Finlayson’s efforts swayed by the possibility that called attention to the fact, businesses like his would be said Berkowitz, that “absent of prevented from expanding if some strong tools, we’ve got the bans passed. some potential threats to our “If you don’t want Wal-Mart way of life” in town. He said or McDonald’s, that’s fine, but there’s plenty of research data don’t cut everyone’s feet off” showing that some types of in the process, Macdonald said. economic growth can come at “That’s extreme protection- the expense of other sectors of ism.” a community, if it is not done Macdonald said he plans to thoughtfully. become actively involved in the The special referendum cost planning work that lies ahead in the town around $2,500, he town to shape future economic said, with $2,200 spent just for growth rules. “This is going to require some good long, hard discussion from everyone.” Fans of the Citizens For Responsible Growth’s Facebook page celebrated their victory after Tuesday’s vote. But at least one naysayer, Jack Jolie, WATERFORD — Waterford chimed in with his low opinion voters will act on a 61-article of Tuesday’s vote, quoting H.L. warrant and a $1.127 million Mencken in saying “Nobody municipal budget at their town ever went broke underesti- meeting this Saturday, March mating the intelligence of the 5 at the Waterford Municipal American public.” Building. A call to collaborate “We’re looking at a three Before polls closed Tuesday, percent or more increase in Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz spending over last year,” said said the special referendum was WATERFORD, Page A
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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, February 22: 12:33 p.m. A property owner from Sandy Creek Road called the police station to inquire what could be done about a political sign that was posted on their property without permission. An officer spoke with the complainant and took possession of the sign. 12:49 p.m. A subject came to the police station to report a tree down on his neighbor’s porch on Larrabee’s Run. 2:45 p.m. The Bridgton Fire Department responded to South Bridgton Road for a report of the smell of propane gas. The fire chief advised that the command was terminated, after checking the area and detecting a faint odor of propane but NEW LOOK FOR RINK — Bridgton Rec Director Tom Tash was joined by Portland Pirates no source. The fire department mascot, Salty, along with Jeffrey Schwartz and his two children as they unveiled the town ice would respond again, if anothrink’s new sign on Saturday. The town’s ice rink is located on North High Street, behind the er call were received, according to the fire chief. town hall. 6:10 p.m. A subject called to
advise he had received permission from the Maine Warden Service to hunt coyotes in the area of 70 Burnham Road and would start in about 45 minutes. The subject called back at 7:55 p.m. to advise that he was all done. Wednesday, February 23: 9:04 a.m. An employee advised a grader had broken down in the middle of Commons Drive at Highland Point and they would call back when it had been removed. 11:53 a.m. A report was received of criminal mischief having been done to an apartment door on Troy Lane. Thursday, February 24: 9:18 p.m. The Bridgton Fire Department was toned out to respond to an electrical fire at an apartment at Pike’s Farm on South High Street, after a woman reported her son “had dumped a lot of water all over the place and an alarm was going off and she could not shut it off or reset it.” She told the dispatcher she was afraid
(Continued from Page A) $1.1 to $1.4 million to correct the problem. Marilyn Levitan of PDT Architects recently told school board members that the presence of PCBs in older buildings, such as the high school, is common. PCBs were domestically manufactured from 1929 until 1979 when the man-made organic chemical was banned. PCBs were used in hundreds of industrial and commercial applications, including electrical transformers and switches, cable insulation, fluorescent light ballasts, oil-based paint, floor finish and caulking,
financing options. The district has $217,000 from a municipal grant earmarked for window replacement (the grant was initially $247,000 but some money was used to upgrade the school’s boiler automation). Other funding sources could include: • $300,000 from Revolving Renovations Fund, which would require state approval; • $125,000 from the SAD 61 maintenance budget over the next two years. These funds were initially earmarked for roofing maintenance; • $250,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund, which would require voter approval. SAD 61 Superintendent of Schools Patrick Phillips said the public vote would be held prior to the March 21 school board meeting at Songo Locks School in Naples. The vote will occur at 6:30 p.m. followed by the school board meeting at 7 p.m.
PCBs found at LRHS; removal to be costly according to the EPA website. “Once in the environment, PCBs do not readily break down and therefore may remain for long periods of time, cycling between air, water and soil. PCBs can be carried long distances and have been found in snow and sea water in areas far away from where they were released into the environment,” the EPA website said. Thus, EPA requires that PCBs be transported to authorized disposal sites. In Lake Region’s case, materials will be shipped to Michigan. PCBs have been demonstrated to cause cancer in animals, as well as a variety of other
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FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Homemakers Extension will meet at the American Legion Hall on Bradley Street in Fryeburg on Wednesday, March 9. Social time and coffee is at 9:30 a.m., followed by the business meeting at 10 a.m. Greg Hesslein, forest ranger for the Maine Forest Service, will present October Fury, a video of the 1947 Brownfield fire. The video includes interviews with local people who were present at the time of the fire. The program will start at 10:30
adverse health effects on the immune, reproductive, nervous and endocrine systems. Mark Coleman, a hazardous materials consultant, told SAD 61 directors that over a six-month period, six projects were shut down due to PCBs. Coleman said the LRHS project will be the first under EPA’s new strict removal and abatement program Once the problem was identified, PDT Architects designed a remediation plan, which required EPA approval. The high school building has about 140 doors and windows, of which a third had been targeted for replacement under the renovation plan. Under EPA guidelines, SAD 61 will have two to three years to replace the affected windows and doors. The plan is to first address windows and doors impacted by the renovation project, and complete the
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remaining areas later. The abatement plan calls for removing 7 ½ to 8 inches of brick beside each window and door, as well as removing 18 to 24 inches of soil below the windows. EPA will require retesting of each window opening. Removing a hazardous material is a no brainer. How to fund it could take some creative financing. One option would be to scale back the high school project. Some changes discussed between PDT Architects and the Building Committee included removing: air conditioning in the Vocational Center offices and computer rooms; corridor upgrades back to the gym; cafeteria flooring; new entry; and dance room addition and renovations. Many directors and administrative leaders support keeping the project intact — retaining the concept approved by voters — and look for other
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By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer A 40-year-old Maine man wanted in Massachusetts for allegedly committing indecent assault and battery on a girl under the age of 14 was apprehended by Bridgton Police during a routine traffic stop early Tuesday morning, after a nationwide alert had been issued for his capture. Blaze T. DeCarlo, of Levant, was arrested by Bridgton Police Officer Marc Wagner at 1 a.m. on March 1 and charged with being a fugitive from justice, SUSPECT, Page A
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Thurlow benefit HARRISON — A Chinese auction, craft fair and bake sale will be held on Sunday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Harrison. The event is a benefit for Bobbie Thurlow, a resident of Bridgton for over 40 years. She has been sick with cancer and her friends and family are pulling together to help her. Anyone interested in donating or putting a craft table up may call 647-5455 or come by. All donations are much appreciated. Cash donations may be sent to Shelley Thurlow, 124 Ingalls Road, Bridgton, ME 04009.
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Bridgton Recreation Director Tom Tash said he is grateful to everyone that came out and skated with Portland Pirates Mascot Salty Pete on Saturday. “Folks young and old took photos and celebrated with the friendly pirate as the new Bridgton Ice Rink sign was presented,” Tash said. The sign will be hung this week. Tash said he would also like to thank Jeffrey Schwartz again for the donation and the staff and donors that keep the ice rink running. The ice rink hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free skate rentals and hot cocoa
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are offered. Tash also reported that the new youth/teen basketball open gym program is going strong, with 10 participants. The program, held Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m., is open to grades 3 to 12 with a split gym to accommodate differing levels of skill. Other ongoing weekly programs are as follows: • Adult Basketball Drop-in Program, Sundays, 6 to 9 p.m., Town Hall. Call Bill Schrader for more information at 4082299. • Ping Pong, Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall. Call Bill Preis for more information at 647-2847. • Senior Fitness “Jumpin’ Janes,” Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. Call Dot Kimball, 6472402, or Jean Gilman, 6478026, for more information. • Aerobic Dance, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 to 9 a.m., Town Hall. Call Dee Miller at 647-9599. • Adult Indoor Soccer, Saturdays, 5 to 7 p.m., Town Hall. • Adult Martial Arts, Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Town Hall. For more information, email Justinkashuba@rocketmail.com
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Free tax help There is free income tax preparation help at the Community Center for people of all ages with low to moderate income. The help is available on Thursday and Fridays through April 15. The fourth annual Ice Out Contest fundraiser for the Bridgton Community Center is now underway. Tickets are $2 each or six for $10. Guess the date that the ice-out device falls through the melting ice this spring at Moose Pond, and win
half the proceeds from ticket sales. The Bridgton Hospital Guild has a few openings available for volunteers in their very nice and charming Twitchell Café. If you have a morning or afternoon, and would like to volunteer, please contact Susan Story at 647-6212. The annual Student Art Show at Gallery 302 will be held through Friday, March 18 at the Gallery at 112 Main Street.
Lenten lunches Each year, the Bridgton area clergy host lunches of a variety of soups and breads each Wednesday in Lent. All of the lunches are held at noon at St. Joseph Church on South High School and dismiss promptly at 1 p.m. A different church provides the food and the meditation each week. This year’s theme is the Sermon on the Mount, and the schedule is as follows: • March 9 — St. Joseph Church, “Blessed are the pure in heart;” • March 16 — Bridgton Congregational Church, “Blessed are those who
mourn;” • March 23 — South Bridgton Congregational and Bridgton United Methodist, “Blessed are the meek;” • April 6 — Bridgton Alliance Church, “Blessed are you when you are persecuted for righteousness sake;” • April 13 — Denmark Congregational and St. Peter’s Episcopal Churches, “Blessed are the Peacemakers;” • April 30 — Snow date. Everyone is welcome — the food is amazing, the messages are thought-provoking, and you’ll get out on time.
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CASCO — As we can all sadly agree, cancer has become an epidemic. With so many being afflicted by this unconscionable disease, the need has arisen for finding a better way to deal with it, both as a patient and a caregiver. Denise Morin, who is a certified massage therapist with 17 years of experience massaging cancer patients, most of whom are/were at end-stage of life, will offer a talk on “Life’s Lessons From Cancer” on Friday, March 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Casco Village Church. A $10 donation will be requested at the door. Denise will passionately share her patients’ thoughts, Bridgton Boy Scout Troop #149 is selling Little Caesars pizza feelings and desires throughkits now until March 15. There are several different types of kits out her talk. In the space of an available — pizza, cookie dough, pie kits, breads and more. The troop is raising money to help pay for summer camp. The troop is very small at this time, so if a Scout has not knocked on your door and you are interested in purchasing a kit or two, you can call either Debbie Sullivan at 647-9581 or Tina Axtman at 647-5670. Please help to send the boys to camp.
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Deanna and Jacob Boewe of Silver Lake, N.H. have a boy, Wyatt Jacob Boewe, born Jan. 31, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Wyatt weighed seven pounds, two ounces. Maternal grandparents are Wanda and Ronald Plummer of Casco. Paternal grandparents are Joyce Sherwood and Christopher Boewe I of Silver Lake, N.H. Kimberly Bahre and Brett Coleman of Denmark have a boy, Devinn Jacob Coleman, born Jan. 28, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Devinn weighed six pounds, 15 ounces. He joins brothers Seamus, 3, and Myles, 2. Maternal grandparent is Jeannette Bahre of Wells. Paternal grandparents are Connie Coleman of Salisbury, Mass. and Michael Coleman of Medford, Mass. Stephanie and Jason Blakeney of Brownfield have a girl, Brooke Ann Blakeney, born Jan. 13, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Brooke weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. She joins a sister, Caitlyn, 3 1/2. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth Cruz and Luis Moraus of Clifton, N.H. Paternal grandparents are Diane and Tom Blakeney of Fryeburg. Jenny Massey of Denmark and Harley Burke of Fryeburg have a girl, Brooke Marie Burke, born Jan. 7, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Brooke weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Tracey and William Massey of Denmark. Paternal grandparent is Cherie Martin of Fryeburg. Danielle Demers and Justin Steffman of Waterford have a boy, Nico Sai Demers-Steffman, born Feb. 21, 2011 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Nico weighed seven pounds, three ounces and joins a brother, Mercury, 3. Maternal grandparents are Susan Meyer and Mark Demers of Waterford and Meriden, Conn. Paternal grandparents are Janet Steffman and James P. Steffman of Meriden, Conn. and Portland, Conn.
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Ah, three weeks until spring, which brings joy throughout the land. I’m adding future dates to this column to remind you of what’s going on in Lovell this month, as I’m taking a few weeks off. Last Saturday started off with sunshine after a full day of snow on Friday. Heald Pond was the scene for the John McKeen Fishing Derby for the town’s children. There were over 100 in attendance, with 42 kids doing the fishing, urged on by the adults. There were two categories of prizewinners. The winners of the age 1-8 group were Brooke Allen, first place, Camden Blake, second place and Corbin Blake, third place. In the 9-15 age group, winners were Troy Dekutoski, first, Ryan Fox, second and Liam Fox, third. All winners were presented with trophies. This event is very popular and couldn’t happen without the help of many volunteers. The committee would like to thank Scott Allen for making sure the fishing holes were drilled, and John Barker for donating the bait. They also appreciate and thank the Center Lovell Market for donating hot dogs and soda, and all of the others who helped out. The Lions Fishing Derby went off as planned, despite the weather. Those taking part were trying for the three separate prizes of $100 each for three different fish caught. David LeBroke won $100 for a fivepound togue, Matthew Bennett won for catching a five-pound bass and a 3.1-pound pickerel. Matthew donated $100 back to the Lions Club, and his grandfather, Norris Bennett, who won the 50/50, also donated that prize back to the club. Many Lions members worked hard to
make this event a success. Been hypnotized or seen someone who has? The sophomore class at Fryeburg Academy is presenting “Hypnosis Gone Wild,” a comedy stage hypnosis show at the academy’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m. The class selects teachers to be hypnotized and the names aren’t revealed until that night. Picture a student lobbying for
a particular teacher to be hypnotized and made to look funny or out of character — works for me. Tickets are $10, and the proceeds go to the class. The Lovell Recreation Department and the New Suncook School PTA will be hosting the Lovell Winter Carnival on Saturday, March 5 at the school. This is a fun time for young and old alike to come and spend time in the snow. There will be an Easter egg hunt, snow art, snowmobile rides, snowshoe games and snowball toss and cross-country ski games. There will be a demonstration of skijoring, which is a dog pulling a person on skis, and also a dogsled demonstration. There will be lots to do and refreshments for sale. As with all events like this, volunteers are needed. If you’d like to help out, you can call Recreation Department Director Mike at 925-1084. The Lovell Recreation
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She’s started Red Hat Angels by now The Red Hat Ladies of the Lakes luncheon group has lost a wonderful leader. Our Queen Mother, Martha Flint, lost her battle with cancer last Thursday, Feb. 24. I’m sure she has started her group of Red Hats by now (The Red Hat Angels Group). She went in her sleep. Condolences go to her family, her Red Hat friends, all the folks she had worked with, went to school with, Bridgton Academy alumni and many, many others. She will be greatly missed. Once you had met her, you were fast friends. The Sunshine Club of Webb’s Mills will be having their supper at the Webb’s Mills Community Hall on Saturday,
March 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. The supper will consist of the usual fare — beans, chop suey, hot dogs, salads and pies, all homemade by the club members. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for kids age 6 to 12, free for kids age five and under. Our Red Hat Ladies will be meeting at Trailside Restaurant on Friday, March 25 at 1 p.m. To sign up, call Jan Love, who is taking over as Queen Mother, at 743-9474. She needs to have a head count. We will be eating off the menu. March birthdays are Germaine Boothby, Sally Ann Clark, Jackie Palmer and Pat Sutherland. Many happy returns of the day, ladies. Wear your purple hat and red clothes.
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Ann Lee Hussey, district governor of the Rotary Club of the State of Maine, will induct David Frum and Merrill Rollins into the Bridgton Rotary Club at their next meeting on Thursday, March 3. The meeting will be held at 7:15 a.m. at the Bridgton Alliance Church. The Rotary will also donate $3,000 to the country of Sudan to purchase a generator to help them help themselves in the future. March is Literacy Month in Maine. The Bridgton Rotary was expected to provide literacy program resources to Songo Locks School and Stevens Brook Elementary School on March 2.
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SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club is holding a square dance on Saturday, March 12 at Oxford Hills Middle School in South Paris. Al Hopkins will be calling Mainstream and Plus levels of square dancing and Carol Stewart will be cueing the round dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. at the school, located at 100 Pine Street. Cost is $6 per person. Non-dancers are welcome at no charge. Refreshments, door prizes and 50/50 drawing round out the evening. For more information, call 577-6893, 647-2008 or 7824050.
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FRYEBURG — To better serve veterans and dependents, there is a veterans’ service officer from the Bureau of Maine Veterans’ Services available the first Thursday of each month at the Fryeburg American Legion from 9 to 11 a.m., weather permitting. The next date for office hours will be Thursday, March 3. For more information, call 324-1839.
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market items, antiques and furniture. The Youth Group will be in charge of the luncheon with a menu of assorted sandwiches, chips, dessert and beverage. The Ladies Circle and the Sunday school children have a project going together in collecting items for health kits, school kits and baby kits for the in-need around the world. The church people will be working with the Church World Service in putting the kits together and have them each distributed around the world. A list of the items being collected is in the Circuit Rider sent out by the church. Any donation will be appreciated. The Skunk Den Cribbage Group, that meets at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library on Wednesdays, wish Dennis Johnson of Ossipee a quick recovery. Dennis is the guru of cribbage and they miss you. Russ is bringing the donuts. It’s still not too late to come and discover the fun of playing cribbage, the topics while playing are interesting. I’d like to thank the Lovell Fire Department for their assistance at my house. I announced that Tommie C. McKenzie was now the fire chief not knowing we’d get together so soon. It was a busy day for the men but they still did a great job for me, very professional and I’ll try not to need them again this year.
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Please note: Deadline for all calendar submissions is Tuesday at noon. BALDWIN March 5 — Pancake breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., West Baldwin Church, Rte. 113. BRIDGTON March 3 — Bridgton Rotary Club, Dist. Gov. Ann Lee Hussey, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton Alliance Church. Public welcome. FMI: 647-4157. March 3, 4 — Free Income Tax Preparations for people of all ages with low to moderate income, Community Center. Call 647-3116 for appointment. March 3-18 — Annual Student Art Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gallery 302, Main St. FMI: 6472787. March 3 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center. March 3, 10 — Knitters Day, 2 to 4 p.m., North Bridgton Library. March 3 — Community Kettle, Free Supper, 5 p.m., Community Center. March 3 — Fireside Chat: Maine’s rich skiing heritage by Ski Museum of Maine, 6 p.m., Shawnee Peak. March 3 — Chickadee Quilters, 7 p.m., Community Center. March 4, 7 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402. March 4, 11 — Mother Goose Time, Dr. Seuss Celebration, 10:30 a.m., library. March 4, 11 — Reading with Brooke, therapy reading dog, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., library. March 4 — Free 15-minute massage/myocaial, noon to 6 p.m., East West Healing Arts, 6 Harrison Rd. FMI: 647-4325. March 5, 12 — Ping pong, 1 to 4 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-
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2847. March 5 — Adult Indoor Soccer, 5 to 7 p.m., Town Hall. March 6, 13 — Adult Basketball, 6 to 9 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 408-2299. March 7 — Cribbage, 2 p.m., Community Center. March 8 — Rainbow Days Playgroup for Toddlers 6 mos. to 5 years, 9 a.m., Community Center. March 8 — Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Community Center. March 8 — Bridge, 12:30 p.m., Community Center. March 8 — Youth Basketball Open Gym for grades 3-6, 3-5 p.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-8786. March 8 — Stories read by Michael, 4 to 4:30 p.m., library. FMI: 647-2472. March 8 — Master Gardening Class, 6 p.m., Community Center. March 9, 11 — Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 to 10 a.m., Town Hall. FMI: 647-2402. March 9 — Lenten Lunch by Bridgton area clergy, “Blessed are the pure in heart,” by St. Joseph Church, noon to 1 p.m., St. Joseph Church. March 9 — Senior Lunch, noon, Community Center. March 9 — Bridgton Caregivers Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Community Center. Free respite care available. March 9 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center. March 9 — Ash Wednesday Service, 7 p.m., First Congregational Church. March 10 — Bridgton Rotary Club, LRHS Principal Ted Finn, 7:15 a.m., Bridgton Alliance Church. Public welcome. FMI: 647-4157. March 10, 11 — Free Income Tax Preparations for people of all ages with low to moderate income, Community Center. Call 647-3116 for appointment. March 10 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center. March 10 — Community
Town news
March 3, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page A
Voters to decide Red Iron’s fate Savvy Caregiver what the life of the bridge is — it could be seven or eight years — it could be longer. Nobody really knows. Also, last fall the chief (MDOT) engineer told us that when it does fail, it would not be catastrophic.” Should the Red Iron Bridge need to be repaired in the future, MDOT would split the cost 50/50 with the town, under the memorandum of agreement. Former selectman and current Fryeburg Historical Society president Diane Jones, one of the people who spearheaded the fight to save the Red Iron Bridge, said she is pleased that an agreement has been worked out with the state. “I think it’s wonderful news,” Jones said Monday afternoon. “To me, it’s a good example of the state sitting down and listening. I told (former) MDOT Commissioner
David Cole when he came here last year, ‘We don’t want to lose that bridge. We want you to meet us half way.’” Jones praised Sen. Hastings and Town Manager Jackson, as well as Selectmen Klinepeter, Rick Eastman and Ed Wilkey for their cooperation and assistance. Jones pointed out that the effort to save the Red Iron Bridge was launched on Facebook and in e-mails, as well as furthered in meetings held by the grassroots group. “I think it’s a piece of our history that’s going to be saved,” Jones said. “It just took everybody to do it. The group effort was wonderful. It was a matter of keeping the pressure on (the MDOT) and getting people to join together.”
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(Continued from Page A) Selectman Richard Hunt. The $1,127,675 municipal budget, when combined with county and school assessments, results in a total budget of $2.954 million. The town budget does not include any money this year to go toward a townwide revaluation. The town currently has saved $27,899 toward the revaluation, to be held at a later date. Voters will be asked to raise $150,000 for roads this year, with $85,306 coming from taxes and the balance coming from state road funds. Repair of roads and bridges would get $121,800 under the local budget this year. Selectmen are recommending that $45,000 be raised for the Waterford Fire Department and $26,024 for the Stoneham Rescue Service. The amount of $8,390 has been budgeted for future improvements to the municipal garage. One of the biggest expenses is for operation of the transfer station, with Waterford voters contributing $111,475 of the proposed $171,500 transfer station budget, and the towns of Albany and Stoneham sharing the balance of the costs. Voters will also be asked to approve $175,000 for the care of winter roads, and to buy a new plow truck for $147,000. The amount of $13,000 has also been budgeted to repair the town’s 1995 plow truck. The day before town meeting, voters will also elect a selectman and member of the SAD 17 Board of Directors, as well as road commissioner. All positions are for three-year terms.
Assault suspect (Continued from Page A) after the officer pulled him over for an undisclosed motor vehicle violation. DeCarlo left Massachusetts on Feb. 28, just as he was about to be arraigned in Palmer District Court there on two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under age 14. A judge issued an arrest warrant for DeCarlo, and police began their interstate dragnet for him. DeCarlo was transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland where he was later picked up by Massachusetts State Police who transported him back to that state to face the charges lodged against him.
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FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Public Library will once again host the Maine Savvy Caregiver Project beginning on Wednesday, March 2. Savvy Caregiver is a training program for caregivers of people with dementia. It is based on the notion that often family members assume the role of caregiving for which they are unprepared and untrained. It is an evidence-based program sponsored by the Office of Elder Services, Department of Health and Human Services and funded by the Administration on Aging. It provides family caregivers of people with dementia the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential for successful caregiving. Participation in the 12-hour training that is provided in six sessions at the library from 10 a.m. to noon on March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 and 13 includes participation in a research project to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. There is no fee
for this program but space is limited and pre-registration is mandatory. Each session will include training, exercises and discussion. Caregivers are given reading and assignments to complete. They can report back to the group on home activities that they did between sessions. Feedback is provided and strategies are developed to support successful caregiving. Last year, the program was very well received and those who attended found it provided them with skills that helped foster confidence in their role as caregivers. Since then Robin Johnson, the assistant librarian, has facilitated a support group that meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Weston Room. Everyone is welcome. For anyone wishing to preregister for the Savvy Caregivers Program please contact Kathryn Pears at kathryn.pears@alz.org or call 800-272-3900.
Comparative faiths HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will be hosting an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 in Bolsters Mills, Harrison. Everyone is welcome. Beginning on Thursday, March 17 and every Thursday throughout Lent, the church will be holding discussions on comparative faiths. This will include Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and the Jewish faiths. Persons of all persuasions are encouraged to join in. Watch for details of each discussion to be announced in advance. There will also be light suppers prior to the weekly programs.
Lovell Winter Carnival LOVELL — The Lovell Recreation Department and the New Suncook School PTA have joined forces for the Fourth Annual Lovell Winter Carnival. Free to all, this event brings the community together for an afternoon of outdoor winter games and activities. The carnival will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Suncook School Playground in Lovell, and will offer hours of fun for all ages and abilities. Grab your sled, snowshoes and/or skis or borrow some of theirs and join in on the sledding hill, on the track and in the field for instruction, encouragement and a whole lot of fun. Games and activities include: snow art, snowmobile rides, snowshoe games, cross country ski games, snowball toss, and an Easter egg hunt to name a few. There will be a skijoring and a dogsled demonstration as well as a winter clothing and equipment
exchange. So if you have some extra, outgrown but not outworn clothing or equipment in your closet, bring it to the carnival and perhaps you will have an opportunity to exchange it for gear that is more useful. Any clothing or equipment that is left at the end of the event will be donated. Refreshments will be served throughout the event. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated, please contact Michael Mendonca at 925-1084.
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open, said Friday, “I’m just so pleased the bridge is not going to be taken out. The most important thing is the Red Iron Bridge is not going to be removed and will continue to stay in place for the rest of its natural life.” Last year, DOT officials said the life expectancy of the Red Iron Bridge was less than one year. Now, said, Sen. Hastings, “They told us Feb. 24 that, Number One, they don’t know
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Page 10A, The Bridgton News, March 3, 2011
New police chief (Continued from Page A) started to do my research. I like the attraction of a smaller community. My intention is to know the community and to have our community know us — and have the community members know the officers and know who I am.” New chief of police on his new department “I’ve been making observations of the (Bridgton Police) Department, and I think it’s a very exciting time for the department. There is a really good mix of senior folks and an enthusiastic group of younger officers,” Chief of Police Scholfield said. “I’ve been paying attention to the cases they’ve been handling — they’ve been pulling together good cases and making a lot of arrests. There is a tight-knit feeling in the department, and I’m looking forward to becoming a part of that. I’m excited to be coming to Bridgton.” Schofield said he also looks forward to the opportunity “to THE CHARRED REMAINS — of a house on Smart’s Hill Road that was leveled by a fire reinforce the energy level, demographics and make-up of the Monday afternoon in Fryeburg was torn down soon afterward, according to Fryeburg Fire Chief Ozzie Sheaff. (Eric Gulbrandsen Photo) department.” Personally, Schofield said he was attracted to Bridgton “by the mountains, lakes and rivers, and by activities like skiing and snowmobiling.” “I’m an avid outdoorsman, and I like to hike, four-wheel, hunt and fish,” stated Schofield. By Lisa Williams Ackley “The 13-year-old daughter arrived on scene, Sheaff said. Staff Writer got a little smoke inhalation, The house is owned by Rick FRYEBURG — A woman and the mother, Michelle Rocco, and Sherry Luciano, accordand her teenage daughter escaped got little singes on her hair,” ing to Sheaff, and was insured. their rental home on Smart’s Hill Fire Chief Sheaff said March However, the fire chief said he Road with minor injuries, when 1. “They were transported, for did not know whether or not the (Continued from Page A) is a compromise. We need town help to move along,” he said. a fire broke out there, Monday safety precaution, by Fryeburg Rocco family had their houseRescue to Bridgton Hospital hold belongings insured. The The board can decide if the town wants the job of approving afternoon. The house, which is located where they were treated and family was being assisted by the applications and tracking expenditures, or if the preference is to near the Lovell town line, was released.” Amercian Red Cross, according have an agency deal with doling out the money, Wright said. Sheaff said the cause of the to Sheaff. Selectmen put the issue on a future workshop slated for leveled by the blaze and is a total loss, according to Fryeburg Fire fire is not considered suspicious, “It was more than half gone, March 15. but that two investigators from when I got there,” Fire Chief The board did not turn down the money. Instead, it was Chief Ozzie Sheaff. the State Fire Marshal’s Office Sheaff said of the lost strucseeking more information to determine if the town should be have labeled the origin as “unde- ture. “It had a lot of laminate responsible for administering the environmental grants. termined.” beams.” Some examples of appropriate projects, according to Wright, Firefighters from the Lovell “We didn’t attempt to go included upgrading failing septic systems and helping a local Volunteer Fire Department and inside, as the front wall and the garage with containment of and disposal of waste oils. the Saco Valley Fire Department peak (of the roof) were leaning in “Towns use the money to protect groundwater,” he said. provided mutual aid to the toward the fire,” stated Sheaff. “It’d probably be given $100,000 at a time. Then, the town Fryeburg Fire Department, after Asked if there were any tracks expenditures, and gets more of the money.” (Continued from Page A) In a related presentation to the board, DEP Project Manager Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the blaze was reported shortly problems encountered, the fire Kathy Howatt said the state wants to place a covenant on the the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial before 1 p.m. on Feb. 28, Sheaff chief said, “It had been snowing, said. A total of 45 firefighters and the snow had turned to a land that was contaminated by the Portland Bangor Waste Oil Library in Lovell. misty rain. The road hadn’t been Company. Their first alpacas arrived in responded, said Sheaff. The one-story house with a plowed yet, so two people used The covenant would be placed with the Registry of Deeds; 2005 and they now have 12 anitherefore, if someone purchased the land, there would be record mals. Their emphasis through- cathedral ceiling and walkout their pick-up trucks to plow the of the tainted ground water. In addition, the land could only be out this process has been on basement was totally engulfed, road all the way to the burning used for purposes that did not disturb the soil, she said. learning and growing. She when fire-fighting personnel house for us.” “The prohibited activities would be upheld unless got direct will share the basics of raising permission from the MDEP,” Howatt said. alpacas and answer questions “The uses would be prohibited except for open space. At about these fascinating animals present, the use is open space. There’s nothing happening up that come from the high plathere. If the town wanted to put a recreational field there, that teau of the Andes. Steffi will A Chinese auction will be held Saturday, April 30 at Stevens could be a use that would be acceptable to the department,” she also have a few products made Brook Elementary School in Bridgton, to raise money for the said. from alpaca fiber for sale at the B.R.A.G. Complex on Route 302. The complex will include softHowatt encouraged the town to work with DEP on creating program. ball/baseball and Babe Ruth field, soccer fields, basketball and a list of possible uses for the property. The town could use the This program will conclude tennis courts, concession stand and walking path. knowledge of employees who specialize in remediation and with refreshments and converContributions may be mailed to Lyn Carter, 16 Katheryn environmental pollutants. sation. For more information, Boulevard, Casco, ME 04015, or call 627-7380 for pick up, or Bill McDonald at 647-3304. call the library at 925-3177.
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By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Voters at a special town meeting here last week narrowly approved enacting a mass gathering ordinance, rejected a mobile vending ordinance and defeated proposed amendments to the sign ordinance. The mass gathering ordinance passed with an 11-vote margin, or by a vote of 29 in favor and 18 opposed. The mobile vending ordinance was defeated by a vote of 17 in favor and 21 against. The sign ordinance amendments were shot down by a loud voice vote — No! Meanwhile, another article asking voters to authorize the board of selectmen to set the commercial rate for solid waste disposal at the transfer station was approved, with about a half dozen voters opposed. Also, the last article which asked voters to do away with the $1 pay per bag system to dispose of municipal solid waste after selling the remainder of the bags in stock, also passed muster with voters, in a voice vote.
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March 3, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page B
Skiers claim ultimate prizes
ADDING TO A TRADITION — The Fryeburg Academy Nordic ski team joined a rich Raider tradition by winning a state title last week at the Nordic Heritage Sports Club in Presque Isle. GS CHAMPION — Senior Jack Tragert from Lake Region placed first in the giant slalom From 1947 to 2011, the Raiders have won 18 team state championships along with 74 indilast Tuesday and placed second in the slalom on Wednesday at Mt. Abram Ski Resort in vidual titles. Pictured left to right are: Logan Gerchman, Dacota Griffin, Adam Armington, Greenwood. Jack has been named to the All-State ski team. Paul Kurnick, Seth Eastman, Silas Eastman and Peter Caffrey. The Raiders were coached by (Photo courtesy of Tracy Hancock) John Weston and Eric Ferguson.
‘Dream come true’ Mission accomplished
Jack Tragert captures GS title Raiders earn ‘A’ Nordic grade
By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer GREENWOOD — A halfhour before Jack Tragert was to compete in the Class B state alpine ski championships, he received a phone call. His friend, Zach Tomkinson, offered the LR senior a few words of advice. “Zach told me, ‘Jack, if you win today, you will always be a winner; you will always be a state champion. Not many people can call themselves winners, so go take what is yours,’” Tragert said. With four of his best friends driving to Mt. Abrams to support him, Tragert delivered. Trailing
two skiers — Alex Daigle of Maranacook who posted a 47.92 and Gary Kersbergen of Maine Central Institute who skied a 47.72 — after his first run, Tragert burned through his second try to win the state giant slalom crown last week. “My goal as a high school skier was to win a state title. I remember hearing about Jenn Pike winning a state title when I was a very young racer and being so proud that a state champion went to my high school,” he said. “I hope that my state title has inspired a young racer as she inspired me. It was a dream come true.” When his runs of 48.30 and
47.99 were combined, Tragert edged Daigle by a final count of 1:36.29 to 1:36.56. Kersbergen was third in 1:36.70. “In ski racing, everything has to go right to win. With the help of my teammates, coaches and family, I was able to put everything together on that day,” Tragert said. “With the negativity surrounding Lake Region, I hope this made some people proud to be a Laker. It was the perfect way to end my skiing for Lake Region. I had won other big races such as Western Maine Conference, but this win was the most special.” Entering the state championJACK, Page B
PRESQUE ISLE — The Fryeburg Academy boys’ Nordic ski team went into this year with two specific goals for the end of the season: Place three racers in the Top 5 at the state championship meet and win a state title. Last Thursday, the Raiders accomplished both of those goals. Fryeburg Academy captured the Class A championship by dominating the nineteam field. FA finished with 34 points in the freestyle and 23 in the classic for an overall tally of 57 points. Mt. Blue placed second with 84 points, while Oxford Hills was third with 89. Other teams competing
were: Greely 160, Leavitt 191, Edward Little 229, Deering 242, Hampden Academy 250 and Portland 283. First up, the Raiders had to make the long haul to the Class A meet, which was held in Maine’s famously vast Aroostook County. It took the team seven hours to reach Presque Isle, where they stayed and raced over the three-day meet. Though a long drive, the ski conditions were ideal at the Nordic Heritage Center, site of the cross-country races. “Just a few weeks ago this same venue welcomed the best biathlon skiers in the world as it held its second World
Cup biathlon race,” FA Coach John Weston said. “Though the conditions were beautiful for the state meet, the courses were very challenging featuring technical downhills and long uphills with few breaks.” The courses were the same ones used for the World Cup races, which are designed to test the best athletes in the world so they are certainly a challenge for any high school racer. The first day of racing was a 5K skate race featuring a steep and twisting downhill section referred to as the corkscrew. This section had four NORDIC, Page B
Hornets’ swarming pressure stings Lakers By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — There is Laker quick. And, then there is Leavitt fast. True to their nickname, Leavitt defenders swarmed for 28 minutes and forced 32 turnovers as the Hornets buzzed third-seeded Lake Region 62-35 in the Class B West semifinals last Thursday at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Leavitt used the same formula Saturday, ending York’s 42-game win streak with an overtime victory against the Wildcats to advance to this Saturday’s Class B state championship. The Hornets forced 30 turnovers in the conference final. “One of the things that is extremely difficult to simulate in practice is that type of speed and quickness to the ball,” Lake Region Coach Paul True said. “Looking back at the game, I realized just how extremely fast and athletic Leavitt is. I give them a lot of credit for what they were able to accomplish.” All season, Lake Region used their tenacious, quick backcourt to rattle opposing teams en route to a 17-win campaign. Coach Paul True’s club, however, got a taste of their own medicine as the Hornets forced nine turnovers and allowed just 2 points in the first quarter. Sophomore Sydney Hancock tied the game at 2-2 on a strong baseline drive, but the Lakers would go the next seven minutes without scoring a point. They had serious trouble finding open passing lanes after Leavitt scores, resulting in passes being intercepted and converted into
SWARMED — Lake Region guard Sydney Hancock and her teammates found themselves boxed in by Leavitt’s Courtney (back) and Kristen Anderson throughout the Class B West
semifinals at the Cumberland County Civic Center. The Hornets disposed of the Lakers and later top-ranked York to advance to Saturday’s state championship. (Rivet Photo)
quick Hornet scores. Before the Lakers could collect themselves, they were down 13-2 after one quarter. LR continued to buckle under
scored a game-high 18 points, 6 points by Abbey Randall and 5 from sophomore phenom guard Kristen Anderson, who finished with 10 points. Leavitt
Leavitt’s pressure, turning the ball over 10 times in the second as the Hornets built a 35-13 halftime lead behind 7 points from forward Adrianna Newton, who
scored in bunches, going on a 7-0 run midway through the period before LR’s Tianna-Jo Carter (9 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks) and Kelsey Winslow (5
rebounds, 2 points) scored. The Hornets closed the quarter with a 8-0 run before Carter banked a shot with 2.2 seconds left. Unfamiliarity with Leavitt’s swarming style — the Hornets always pressure the ball, not necessarily trying for a steal but forcing errant passes — certainly made a difference. Leavitt plays in the KVAC East (against teams such as Waterville, Gardiner, Rockland, Camden Hills, Winlsow and Medomak Valley), but due to numbers in Class B East was moved into the West tournament a few years ago. In fact, the Hornets (21-0) will play Nokomis for the state title — a team they beat 66-61 on the road during the regular season. “Would having had played them once during the regular season helped? Yes. I think it was a testament to our players that they continued to play hard in the second half when other teams might have quit. We started to get a better feel for what they do and played better in the third quarter,” Coach True said. “Obviously, we expected that style of play, but we did not see that kind of quickness or style during the regular season.” As one might expect, the Laker locker room was very quiet as Coach True walked in at the halftime break. “The kids were a little frustrated,” he said. “I was very pleased to see how they responded when we returned to the court.” As if playing with a clean slate, the Lakers scored the first six points as Hannah Cutting converted two foul shots, LAKERS, Page B
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Hornets come out buzzing, swat Lakers in semis
(Continued from Page B) Sydney Hancock drained a 3pointer and Carter made one of two free throws. LR had a chance to cut into the deficit a little deeper, but a Hancock trey rolled out of the bucket. Leavitt restored order and regained momentum as Newton completed a 3-point play following a fastbreak. That score triggered a 7-0 run. LR guard Rachel Wandishin gave her team a much-needed boost by converting an aggressive drive to the hoop and later drained a 3-pointer. But, the Lakers went the LAKE REGION 35 Tianna-Jo Carter 3-3-9, Allison Clark 0-0-0, Abby Craffey 0-2-2, Savannah Devoe 0-0-0, Hannah Cutting 0-2-2, Sydney Hancock 30-7, Kasey Huntress 1-0-3, Kate Cutting 0-0-0, Kayleigh Lepage 1-0-3, Jordan Turner 0-0-0, Shannon Van Loan 1-0-2, Rachel Wandishin 2-0-5, Kelsey Winslow 1-0-2. 3-Pointers: Hancock, Huntress, Lepage, Wandishin. FT: 7-of-8. Turnovers: 32. Rebounds: 34 (Carter 10, H. Cutting 6, Hancock 5, Winslow 5, Clark 3, Van Loan 2, Craffey 1, Huntress 1, Turner 1). LEAVITT 62 Courtney Anderson 7-3-17, Jenna Cote 0-0-0, Megan Dow 0-0-0, Sarah Frost 00-0, Amanda Jordan 2-1-5, Kristen Anderson 4-0-10, Adrianna Newton 8-218, Kelly Pomerleau 1-02, Abbey Randall 4-0-8, Kasidy Stevenson 0-0-0, Mariah Treadwell 1-0-2, Desiree Tweedie 0-0-0. 3Pointers: K. Anderson 2. FT: 6-of-13. Turnovers: 12. Rebounds: 28 (K. Anderson 5, C. Anderson 5, Newton 4, Randall 4, Treadwell 3, Frost 3, Cote 1, Stevenson 1, Jordan 1, Pomerleau 1).
final 2:19 without a basket as Leavitt again closed the period with an offensive surge, a 9-0 run to make it 54-24, leading a boisterous Hornet cheering section to start the “It’s all over” chant. With the starters heading to the bench midway through the fourth quarter, some Laker reserves had a chance to experience the big court. Shannon Van Loan added her name to the stat sheet with an offensive putback while call-up Kayleigh Lepage knocked down a 3pointer. While a fantastic season (17-
3) came to a screeching halt, LR Coach Paul True sees a bright future ahead — if players commit to taking their games to the next level. “Certainly, Leavitt has set the bar and a message has been sent loud and clear (the Hornets lose just two seniors, star guard Courtney Anderson, who torched the Lakers for 17 points, and steady guard Abbey Randall),” Coach True said. “To compete at the level that we want to be, our players must make a commitment to better themselves in the off-season. We can’t become compla-
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selected to receive the Class B West Good Sportsmanship banner. Coach True learned of the honor Monday from the Maine Principals’ Association. It is back-to-back honors for the Lakers, which had gone without the honor after netting its first back in 1985 — all three belong to the Laker girls. Players will accept the award during Saturday’s Class B West state championship game at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
FA Nordic champs (Continued from Page B) 90-degree corners banked to 30 degrees. The Raiders had the unique experience of racing these very same trails just two years ago when they competed as a part of the Class B state meet also held in Presque Isle. Having been reassigned to Class A, they were the only team with experience on these trails. With that knowledge the team did a lot of downhill training to prepare — and it would pay off. The FA boys entered the season knowing it would have three of the top racers in the state: Senior Seth Eastman, brother sophomore Silas Eastman, and junior Paul Kurnick. However, it takes four skiers to complete a team. The responsibility of being that number-four racer would fall onto second-year skier, junior Adam Armington. As with any sports season there are multiple story lines and for the boys the biggest all year was the one/two punch of brothers Seth and Silas Eastman. Older brother Seth, who is larger framed and powerful, was the original top level skier in the family, highlighted by last year’s second-place finish in the state skate race. Younger brother Silas, who is a trim endurance machine, ran his way into the family spotlight this past fall when he won the state cross country running title, and started the this year’s ski season by beating Seth. That changed in the team’s conference championship skate race when Seth regained the family crown by winning the race. This would all set the stage for very exciting racing in Presque Isle. As the afternoon skate race quickly progressed, Silas would be the first brother to pass the coaches’ split check, a little over 2K into the race. Silas was in first place at the split. About a minute later, Seth tripped the clock, but was almost eight seconds behind his brother. “I told Seth what the gap was and somewhat figured he would settle into the runner-up position as 8 seconds is a tough gap to close with nearly half the race gone,” Coach Weston said. NORDIC CHAMPS, Page B
ALPINERS AT STATES — Members of the Lake Region varsity alpine ski team in attendance at the State Ski Meet held at Mt. Abram’s included: (front row) Brandon Silvia; (second row, left to right) Nicole Marucci, Jacqui Black, Samantha Marucci and Coach Chachi O’Brien; (third row) Emily Doviak, Coach Jaime Fontaine, Jeremy Black, Kayla Gray, Victoria Girardin, Paige Kenison and Brendon Harmon; (back row) Clark Sulloway, Mike Brooks, Wes Sulloway, Jack Tragert and Ben Roy.
State champ, Jack Tragert
(Continued from Page B) ships, Tragert strived for focus and consistency. His strategy was to ski the first run “smart and strong,” and then “go for it” on his second try. “My second run was much faster because I knew the course and skied the pitch much faster than the first run. The pitch is everything at Mt. Abrams. I really enjoyed skiing the course. It was fast and technical,” the LR senior said. “The most challenging part of any course is finishing clean. One little mistake and the race is out of your hands. With competition like Falmouth and Yarmouth, one mistake can cost you the race.” To be a top skier, one must also possess a high degree of mental toughness — something Tragert feels he has improved upon as the season went along. “Ski racing is as much mental as physical. I was never very strong mentally until this season. With the help of my coaches and my dad, I developed a routine and a mindset that was always right for a big race,” he said. Tragert added a second place finish in the slalom event, posting runs of 35.73 and 38.95 for AWAITING A FREE THROW — Lake Region’s Shannon Van Loan prepares to box out fol- a total of 1:14.68. Sam Barber lowing a Leavitt foul shot during last week’s Class B West semis against Leavitt. The Hornets of Cape Elizabeth won the state cruised past the Lakers, beat York and will play in the state title game. (Rivet Photo) title with a time of 1:12.67 (post-
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ing the fastest run of the day in 34.63 followed by a 38.04). “Giant slalom has always been my strength. It has a lot to do with my mindset. I like going fast,” he said. “The key to winning any ski race is putting down two solid runs. Any racer can go all out and win one run, but being able to win overall is what matters. I usually don’t win both runs, but my combined time is usually the fastest.”
Last week, Jack Tragert’s focus and consistency delivered what his friends thought he could — a state championship. Jack has been named to the All-State alpine ski team and will compete as a member of the Maine State Ski Team, which will take on 13 other states March 12-13 at Mt. Cannon in Franconia, N.H. Jack is the son of Kathleen and John Tragert of Naples.
Looking ahead
The Lake Region boys’ alpine ski team ended the 2011 season with a seventh place finish at the State Meet held at Mt. Abram in Newry, while the girls were sixth. Jack Tragert had two outstanding races, placing first in the giant slalom and second in the slalom. “Jack has been a great role model for the younger athletes on the team and will certainly be missed next year,” LR Coach Jaime Fontaine said. Also graduating this year will be Clark Sulloway, “who has always been a consistent racer and a true asset to the team,” Coach Fontaine added. Returning next year as seniors will be Wesley Sulloway along with Jacqui Black and Emily Doviak. “We expect Wesley to be one of our top racers,” Coach Fontaine said. Also returning to the team in 2012 will be Brooksie Brooks and Victoria Girardin, both juniors, and sophomores Jeremy Black, Brandon Silvia, Brendon Harmon, Ben Roy, Samantha Marucci, Nicole Marucci and Paige Keninson. “The younger athletes show great potential and Coach O’Brien and I can’t wait to see how they improve next season,” Coach Fontaine added.
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Raiders accomplish mission, win Nordic state title
(Continued from Page B) “However, Seth was there to win and as soon as I told him he was 8 behind Silas his pace quickened and his determination was clear. At the next split, at about 3.5K, the gap had closed to just a few seconds and it appeared as though it might be too close to call at the finish. It nearly was.” When the final results were posted there was a buzz around as racers and spectators from other schools were heard saying, “Did you see how the Eastmans finished?” The best news was that the brothers had won both the
state championship and state runner-up titles, each besting the rest of the field by almost 30 seconds. However, the real story was that Silas had held off Seth’s surge, beating him by only three tenths of a second — 13:11.1 and 13:11.4. “It was a bittersweet moment for Seth as he had to juggle being proud of his younger brother, whom he helped train, and that split second difference. People weren’t talking about them as individuals so much as they were as brothers and how the two were in a league of their own. It is a pretty neat story. For Seth to
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make up that time really shows his talent and determination,” Coach Weston said. The bigger picture was still the team results. Paul Kurnick had an All-State finish in eighth place (14:17.1) and the ever-important fourth team skier was Adam Armington in 24th at 15:51.0 giving the boys 35 points and the lead over Oxford Hills with 43 and perennial powerhouse Mt Blue with 45. “Adam had a big race and finished where we needed him to,” Coach Weston said. Freshman Dacota Griffin was impressive finishing 34th at 16:57.8 in his first state meet and junior Peter Caffrey was just behind in 36th at 17:05.9. “We had the lead but it wasn’t by much. We only raced against Oxford Hills and Mt. Blue once this year and we comfortably beat them both in that race; I was a little concerned when they finished so well in the skate. I later found out Oxford Hills was missing two of their top four skiers from that earlier meet. I wasn’t sure what to expect for the Classic race,” Coach Weston said. Throughout the season, the Raiders had shown to be stronger in Classic, but with so many unknowns the FA boys would still need big races, especially entering the last race with a target on their back as the team to beat. The Classic course was completely different and presented new challenges. “The course starts at nearly the high point and just after the 1K mark you are at the low point. It is a screaming downhill out of the start with similar 90-degree banked turns as the skate course,” Coach Weston said. The technical challenge is only the first issue; the bigger challenge would be for the coaches to figure out a way to keep kick wax on the skis. The snow was hard, fast and cold with bits of ice in it. It would be around 10 degrees at race time so finding a wax that would work would be one issue, but keeping it from all getting stripped off the ski by the abrasive snow and early downhill section was the real trick. “We found a good solution which included adding layers of extra wax at the start line after the boys had warmed up. Assistant Coach Eric Ferguson was putting on extra wax seconds before they were starting. I think it made a big difference as a lot of racers had no wax by the last hill while we were still skiing strong,” Coach Weston said.
The drama of the Eastman boys was tempered for the Classic race as Silas had owned Classic racing all season. This was highlighted when he won the Sassi Memorial, the biggest high school Classic race in the State of Maine. Classic was also the stronger technique for Paul, Adam and first-year skier Logan Gerchman who would replace Dacota Griffin for this race. With all the uncertainty going into the race any questions were quickly answered. The wax stayed on their skis as the FA boys convincingly won the race by 16 points and the Class A Nordic state title. Silas made winning look easy as he doubled as state champion, finishing in 14:35.8. “The only negative from Silas’s race is that he started directly behind another top classic racer, Connor Regan from Greely (the only boy to beat Silas in a Classic race all season). Normally, this would be a positive but Silas caught and passed Connor which then allowed Connor to draft and pace off the faster skier for the remainder of the race,” Coach Weston said. “This certainly helped him take the runner-up position away from Seth (by a mere two-tenths of a second).” Regan finished in 15:17.6 while Seth was third at 15:17.8. Paul Kurnick was an impressive fourth in 15:44.6. “Paul’s got a ton of talent and is a natural skier and has a lot to look forward to for his senior year,” Coach Weston said. Adam Armington had the race of his season coming in 15th at 17:20.8 and completing the team scoring. “Adam had a lot of pressure on him. He knew that he was the real key to the team’s success. He took on that pressure and turned in a big race,” Coach Weston pointed out.
Not to be overlooked, Logan was not far behind in 20th at 18:02.2 and Peter in 29th at 18:48.3. “I’m proud of all these boys. These were very tough courses and they proved they were the best skiers. They worked hard all season and deserved the reward,” Coach Weston said. That reward would come in style as later that night, as the team finally made it back to their side of the state; the team bus was escorted through the streets of Fryeburg by the town police and fire department. The escort ended at the main building of the Academy where the boys rung the centuries-old school bell, a school tradition after an important team victory. Raider ladies carry on The FA girls’ team went into the race shorthanded by an unfortunate late season con-
cussion by number-two skier Hannah Plowden. Regardless, the girls were led by four-year veteran and captain Aslyn Dindorf. Aslyn, an extremely dedicated and hard working student/ athlete, had two top 15 finishes with a 13th in the skate at 18:23.6 (winning time was by Emily Ramsey of Mt. Blue in 16:36.9) and 14th in the Classic at 20:27.3. Hannah Allen of Mt. Blue was the overall winner inn 17:582. “Aslyn is a true role model and leader and we’ll all miss her,” Coach Weston said. Sophomore Emily Powers was 43rd in the freestyle at 26:21.7 and 37th in the Classic at 26:50.5. Freshman Amber Dindorf was 37th in the freestyle at 22:53.6 and 35th in the Classic at 25:53.5.
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BRIDGTON – Looking for onefloor living? Lovely custom home has it all! Open concept living area, cathedral ceilings, propane fireplace in the living room, kitchen has maple cabinets, Corian counters, stainless ap-pliances. Master suite, bonus room above the garage provides you with many possibilities. Many upscale details! $279,000.
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BRIDGTON – Beautiful antique features in this period home. Wood floors, original moldings, wide formal staircase. Downstairs has large kitchen with soapstone sink, 3⁄4 bath, formal living room and dining room with built-ins. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Spacious 3rd floor attic has lots of possibilities! Approximately 3⁄4-acre lot. Close to downtown amenities and public beach. $169,000.
LAND LISTINGS BRIDGTON – 300 ft. of your own water frontage on Stevens Brook. Located right next to historic Mackey’s Landing. Listen to the waterfall, enjoy the wildlife. Soils tested, septic design available. $39,000. WATERFORD – 2.4-acre lot in private setting. Build your dream home here! Stone walls. $29,900. SWEDEN, REDUCED – Ledgeview Rd., 52-acre lot in the hills of Sweden. Possible views. Many possibilities with this. $100,000. BRIDGTON – 4 large lots available: 42.61 Acres, 46.33 Acres, 49.33 Acres, 56.3 Acres. Level land, located in desirable area. Seller open to owner financing for qualified Buyer. Many possibilities. Priced from $40,000-$50,000. SEBAGO – 40-acre parcel with tasteful clearing for a house lot. Land has views of Bald Pate. Build your dream home here! Soils tested, 3-bedroom septic design available. $125,000.
LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND 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) Harrison – NEW LISTING — Incredible views of Pleasant Mountain and the White Mountains from every spot on this very generous-sized lot. Protective covenants. $79,000. Russ Sweet, 207-939-2938. (MLS 1002772) Naples – NEW LISTING — Buildable ±1.1-acre lot in a nice subdivision. Minutes from Naples Causeway and town beach. Dead-end road. $55,000. Connie Eldridge, 831-0890. (MLS 998561) Naples — 16+ acres w/675 ft. water frontage on Brandy Pond! Previously a family campground. Surveyed for 8 potential lots! $1,995,000. Connie Eldridge, 8310890. (MLS 975042)
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 and 524’ on Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302). Survey complete. $299,000. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (MLS 973206) Otisfield — 37+ acres with over 3000 ft. of frontage on town roads. Wooded. Development potential. Call for more details. $125,000. Stan Harmon, 693-7279. (MLS 997441)
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NAPLES — 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch full walkout basement. Clean and comfortable. Great location, great Classified advertising is sold in this home. OTISFIELD: Log home, 2-car space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 garage, 3-bedroom, 1.5 baths, full words or less and 15¢ a word over WANTED TO BUY walkout basement. DENMARK: 220. All ads are payable in advance. bedroom, 1-bath cottage lake rights FIREARMS, MILITARY ITEMS Repeats are charged at the same to Moose Pond, deck and furnished. — and ammunition, Sweden Trading rate as new ads. Ads taken over the WORK WANTED Post. 207-647-8163. tf43 SOUTH PARIS: Great office space phone must be called in by Monday location great for public access. All SEMI-RETIRED — contractor lookwith payment arriving by Tuesday. A ing for electrical and plumbing work. BUYING OLD CARS— and trucks rents need application and security charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if Please call 647-8026. tf41 for junk, old jewelry, coins, glassware deposit and first month rent when and furniture. 890-5363, 583-4694. approved. Call Ralph at Lake Country requested. A Charge of $1.00 per GOTCHA COVERED — Looking 8t2x Property Rentals (207) 647-8093. tf8 classified is made if billing is necfor roof & walkway shoveling. Also essary. Cards of Thanks and In VEHICLES FOR SALE BRIDGTON — Upstairs, 2-bedinterior painting. Superior service at Memoriams are charged at the affordable prices. Fully insured, free JESUS IS LORD – new and used room apartment, no smoking. Heat, same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch. estimates. Kevin, 693-3684. 13t1x auto parts. National locator. Most trash and plowing included. $700 month. Call 207-358-0808. tf49 Classified display is sold at $6.25 ODD JOBS — by the hour, day, week parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s per column inch. Classified adverUsed Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridgton, SUNNY BRIGHT — Two-bedroom, or job. Call 627-4649. 4t7x tisers must furnish written copy. 207-647-5477. tf30 one-bath apartment. Large open The Bridgton News assumes no ROOF SHOVELING — Reasonable concept single unit, private balcony, financial responsibility for typoFOR RENT rates, reliable work. Call 743-5120. washer/dryer, dishwasher. Great locagraphical errors in advertisements 4t6 BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom tion, very clean. Minutes from downother than to reprint that part of any town Bridgton and grocery shopping. advertisement in which a typoHOME CARE — Cleaning, cook- apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus ref- Utilities and plowing included. One graphical error occurs. Advertisers ing, errands and more. Experienced erences and security. JPD Properties, year minimum. First month and secuwill please notify the business office tf2 and responsible. FMI please call Jen- 310-0693. rity. $875 month. Call 647-5012 or promptly of any errors that may nifer at 207-595-1542. tf6 COMMERCIAL SPACE — for e-mail jmcivers@gmail.com tf50 occur, phone 207-647-2851. EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will lease, 1,000-2,000 sq. ft. with Rte. BRIDGTON — 1st floor, 2-bedroom Discriminatory Advertising travel. Site work, foundations dug, 302 frontage. Call for details, 647- unit, full bath, trash. Heat and water tf46 under the Fair Housing Act back filling, septic systems, sand, 4465. included. Near downtown. $700 The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653- NAPLES — Well-maintained one- month. Call 603-494-0325. tf9 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or 4377 or 627-4560. tf44 bedroom, off Rte. 35, thirty-day-notice publish, or cause to be made, printed, or lease, no smoking, no pets, laundry on WATERFORD — Waterfront, pripublished any notice, statement, or adverFOR SALE site, quiet setting. $600/mo. incl. heat vate, 2-bedroom, 1 full bath aparttisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limiFIREARMS – Supplies. Buy, sell, & elect. 207-899-5052. tf15 ment on top floor of year-round unit tation, or discrimination based on race, color, in quiet area on Back Pond, located trade. Wanted, firearms, ammunition religion, sex, handicap, familial status or & military items. Sweden Trading BRIDGTON — Second floor, 2-bed- 15 feet from the water’s edge. Knotty national origin, or an intention to make any Post. 207-647-8163. tf43 room unit, full bath, eat-in kitchen. pine interior with lots of sunshine, such preference, limitation or discrimination. Trash, heat and H20 included. Near deck overlooks the Pond. Great spot FIREWOOD – Cut, split, delivered. downtown. $675 month. Call 603- for single person or couple. 1 pet Seasoned $230 per cord, green $180 494-0325. tf9 considered with deposit. $525 month per cord. Call Wendell Scribner 583plus utilities. Call 207-647-4000 pics 4202. 10t8x HARRISON — Furnished or unfur- available. 3t9 nished 1-bedroom, 1-bath, very cute, & SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL — in-law apartment newly carpeted, BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom apartLogger and heat with carbon neutral quiet area, deck with lake views. 2 ment, $650 per month, heat included. wood or wood pellets. Purchase a miles from town. Suited for single Close to town. No pets. Available Part of the Chalmers Group Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace person or couple $575 month includes immediately. Call 935-2472. 4t9 on sale, EPA qualified to 97% effi- utilities & Internet. No smokers/1st & 100 Main Street, LONG LAKE HARRISON — cient. 6 0 3 - 4 4 7 - 2 2 8 2 . security required. Call 207-647-4000 Maine summer camp rental. Boating, Bridgton, ME 04009 12t2x pics available. 3t9 swimming, great sunset views. Private Phone: 207-647-3311 PLEASE CONSIDER – donating sandy beach. 2-bedroom with screened your leftover garage sale items and BRIDGTON — 1- or 2-bedroom, 2- sleeping and eating porches. Fireplace Fax: 207-647-3003 your attic, basement and closet over- bath, in-unit W/D, dishwasher, heat, and outside fire pit. Canoe available. www.chalmers-ins.com flow to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. hot water, basic cable, Wi-Fi, trash, $800 per week. mdarcangelo@maine. For more information, call 935-4358 mowing, parking, cat OK, dog con- rr.com. 4t9 BN 9 ext. 21. Thank you. tf28 sidered, $750/$850+ deposit, discount with year lease. 831-1470. SOUTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom, HELP WANTED HILLTOP FIREWOOD — 2t9 heat, hot water & electric included, sun deck. $635. Security deposit required. OFFICE ASSISTANT — needed for Seasoned, $220 cord delivered. Call tf31 HARRISON — Main St., sunny 247-4707. tf9 Camp Encore-Coda in Sweden. 25-30 for details, 890-9300. hours per week, early June through BONE DRY FIREWOOD — $250 1st floor 2-bedroom apartment, fully NORTH BRIDGTON — Upstairs late August. Must be familiar with per cord; 5” x 5” round bales, good applianced in “like new” condition. large 1-bedroom apartment, very enerWord, Excel & Quickbooks softwares. hay, $50-$60 each; square bales, $4 Available now at $895 month heat gy efficient, $650 per month plus utiliincluded. For information or to apply, Non-smoking camp. See us at www. and up. Call 583-4694. 10t4x contact Susan at Heritage Realty, 207- ties. Call 207-358-0808. tf49 encore-coda.com. Apply with resume 583-6001. tf36 BAND-SAW, SHEAR — Pressto James Saltman, Director, at jamie@ BRIDGTON — Walk to downtown. encore-coda.com. tf7 brake, miller, lathe (both metal and BRIDGTON — Sunny 1-bedroom Close to elementary school. 6 rooms wood). 603-382-5671. See www. efficiency in a nice quiet house in newly renovated, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. MACHINIST/TOOL MAKER risons.com for images. 3t7x a perfect intown location. Walk to Large private yard, appliances, wash— Full time position making models, er-dryer included. First months’ rent, tools, special equipment etc. Experi- WOODSTOVE — Consolidated everything. $395 + utlities. References security deposit & references. $800 per ence required. Send resume to: Dear- Dutch West woodstove with 1½ cords required. Call Terry, 617-312-5925. month plus utilities. 207-452-2585. tf8 3t7 born Bortec Inc., P.O. Box 310, Frye- of seasoned hardwood for $600. 939- 2t9x BRIDGTON — Furnished 1-bed- SEBAGO — 1-bedroom apartment, burg, ME 04037. 1t9 6960. room apartment. Heat & utilities carpeted, fireplace, covered patio, lake included. $175 per week plus security view, beach nearby, quiet, no smokdeposit. Call 647-3565. tf38 ing indoors, no pets. Includes heat, electric. $790 per month + security. BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, 2-bath 787-2121. 6t6x — A 60-Bed Nursing Home — apartment. Includes everything, W/D, Rte. 115, Windham, ME 04062 heat, electric, water, plowing, trash. NAPLES — 3-bedroom ranch, 1½Ledgewood Manor has an opening for a: Walk to Food City. $799. 781-963- baths, 2-car garage. No pets. $1,050 tf6 1148. tf50 per month. 693-7122.
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DENMARK — 1-bedroom apartment, new walkout; heat, power, Internet, cable and plowing included. No smoking, will consider small pet. One month security deposit + credit check required. $800 month. Call (207) 452-2330 or 595-7816. 4t9x BRIDGTON — Two 2-bedroom apartments, $500 and $550 per month plus utilities. No pets. Available now. Close to town. Call 935-2472. 4t9
WEST BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom apartment available. $595 month & security deposit. Includes heat. No pets. 207-450-4271. EHO tf3 BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom, 2-bath; W/D, water, plowing, trash. Walk to beach/town. $599. 781-963-1148. tf8
BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartment on second floor with deck, includes heat, water & lights. Close to store. $650 deposit, $650 rent. Call 866-337-7525. 2t9
Nebby Exantus (Apopka, FL) brings the ball down the court in Bridgton Academy’s last regular season home NAPLES — 2-bedroom mobile game. home with 1½ baths. Nice layout. Near LRHS, easy to heat. Available February. $550 monthly plus utilities. Security/lease required. No pets. 2213423. tf4
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VACATION HOMES — Naples, new, near Sebago Lake State Park, 4 season. Affordable. Call Howland Homes 207-807-1004. 4t8x
BUSINESS SERVICES
HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars. Call 655-5963. tf12 PURCHASE/REFINANCE — home loans 207-632-4337. Give me a call today! Great rates and local service. Marc Crocker -NMLS #366091. Equal Housing Lender SLB #3932 Merrimack Mortgage Co. 660 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04103. 4t8x
TUTOR — Grades 5-9, all subjects, remediation and enrichment, low hourly rate, meet at local library. Call Tim at 632-2214. 3t8x J.C. HURD BUILDERS — Custom homes & additions. caretaking, snowplowing, removal and sanding, commercial & residential. 207-809-6127. tf35
SCENTSY WICKLESS CANDLES — Join my team! Start earning extra income this month! Only $99 to start. https://meghanperron.scentsy.us 4t9x DENMARK HOUSE — Painting, Inc. Interior and Exterior Painting. Also, Paperhanging. 35 yrs. experi ence. Call for estimates. Call John Mathews, 207-452-2781. tf31 B & L ROOFING — 20 years experience, fully insured. New roofs and repairs. Call 207-650-6479. tf20
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CRAFTERS WANTED — March 6th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. VFW, Harrison, Rte. 35. Call (207) 647-5455. 1t9
YOUR OLD OR UNUSED — leather jackets, chaps and vests for new consignment shop in Limerick, Maine. Call Dana at Secondhand Biker, 207793-3947. 4t7
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – 24 hrs. per week. Includes every other weekend. Requires experience in volume cooking. Contact Julie Whitney, Dietary Supervisor at 892-2261.
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(Continued from Page B) Martin (London, UK) chipping in 24 points and Nebby Exantus (Apopka, Fla.) adding 17 points. Coach Lesure was complimentary of both teams afterwards in the locker room. “We have a ton of respect for how those guys have competed all year, and we certainly did not want to drop our last home game. Our guys played hard and executed pretty well for most of the game,” Coach Lesure said. On the Ice When the Junior A hockey team took on New Hampton in a midweek game, it was a late turnover that ended the close game in a 4-3 loss for the Wolverines. While they played a tremendous third period and almost skated away with a win, Coach Travis commented, “They didn’t play for 60 minutes.” Ryan Kulik (Pembroke, Mass.) scored first for BA with assists, and also tallied a goal off a feed from Brad McGovern (Haverhill, Mass.), Dean Cavicchi (Plymouth, Mass.) and Steve Laliberte (Falmouth, Mass.). Matt Buckley (Canton, Mass.) and Dan Cushing (Wilmington, Mass.) netted the Wolverines third and final goal of the game with an assist from Laliberte. Tyler Gallagher (Nahant, Mass.) played in net for BA and stopped 17 of the 21 shots for his first loss of the season. Rounding out the week, the Junior B team ended their 2010-2011 season on a positive BA SPORTS, Page 10B
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Letters
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Surprising response
To The Editor: On Sunday, Feb. 27, a snowstorm had occurred and the town crew was plowing the roads and getting ready to sand to finish up the storm. A driver radioed in to report trash along the side of the road in the Bear Pond area. He stated it was furniture, stands and other items and would get plowed up over the snow banking if someone didn’t get it. He asked the road foreman if it could be picked up. To my surprise, the foreman replied that he didn’t really want to call someone in to get it if he didn’t have to. Well, my question is “Why didn’t the foreman go get it?” He was on the radio. He was calling the shots from home, the town garage, or his truck. Whatever he was doing, he should have gone and checked it out, maybe picked it up. But, thanks to a citizen calling in and volunteering to go get it, the matter was taken care of. Shame on you, Bridgton town road foreman. You should be out there supporting your workers and get the stuff off the road. To whoever dumped it, triple shame on you for littering our roadways! Esther Watkins Bridgton
To The Editor: With regard to the recent request that Letters to the Editor be limited to 600 words, we wish to present a modest proposal (no, not that “Modest Proposal”). Letters should, in the future, be presented the form of a poem, maybe similar to something by Emily Dickinson or Ogden Nash, a haiku, limerick, or (our favorite, perhaps unfamiliar to many) a double dactyl. Please note that most of these forms are not as easy as they appear. Standard conventions can readily be found in the Wikipedia. A few examples follow: Haiku Absence of zoning Unsightly metal boxes Welcome to Walmart ***** Aquifer recharge Peaceful wetlands, stately pines Tortured with pavement Apologies to Dickinson and Nash I think that I shall never see A big-box lovely as a tree; And if they fill the town with sprawl I’ll never see a tree at all. A Limerick or Three A builder most desperate to hide His active involvement, both sides, His real estate scheming (More than it was seeming) LETTERS, Page B
Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES PUBLIC HEARING
The Naples Planning Board will meet on March 15th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Naples Municipal Offices located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: Public Hearing for proposed zoning change from rural to commercial for property located off Roosevelt Trail and shown on Naples Tax Map U36, Lot 8. Public Welcome. 2T8 Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES
BOARD OF SELECTPERSONS The Naples Board of Selectpersons will hold a Public Hearing at their next regular meeting, scheduled for March 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. Application for Renewal of Liquor License for Lake Region Caterers, Inc. 2. An Application for a renewal of Liquor License for American Legion Post #155 and an Application for renewal of a Special Amusement Permit Application also for the American Legion Post #155. Public Welcome. 2T8 Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES NOMINATION PAPERS
Nomination papers will be available at the Town Office as of February 28th, 2011 for the following openings: Three-year terms: Selectpersons (2) Budget Committee (4) Planning Board (1) Transfer Station Council (1) SAD 61 School Director (1) Completed papers must be returned to the Town Office no later than April 9th, 2011. Please call the Town Offices should you have any questions at 207-693-6364. 2T9
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PUBLIC HEARING The Bridgton Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009 on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. to consider revisions to the Town of Bridgton Site Plan Review Ordinance and the Town of Bridgton Subdivision Regulations. The Planning Board reserves the right to conduct any other routine business if necessary. All interested individuals are invited to attend at the above place and time to present any comments. 2T9
TOWN OF RAYMOND PLANNING BOARD Notice of Public Hearing Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:00 PM
Jordan-Small Middle School Broadcast Studio 423 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond Maine 04071 The Town of Raymond Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in accordance with Article 7 of the Land Use Ordinance, and 30-A MRSA §4352 for the purpose of receiving public input on proposed amendments for the following ordinances: Article 13 of the Raymond Land Use Ordinance Article 4 and Article 9 of the Raymond Subdivision Ordinance Raymond Street Ordinance Raymond Shoreland Zoning Ordinance The complete text will be available on line at www.raymondmaine.org and at the Town Office on March 4, 2011. 2T9
Do you want flies with that? Views from the Uppermost House by S. Peter Lewis News Columnist I’ve spent much of my adult life earning my keep by moving my 10 fingers across a computer keyboard as fast as I can. As in many endeavors involving repetition, limited choices, and too much caffeine, with enough practice, you can get pretty quick. A few years ago (as many regular readers of this column would attest), I reached the point where I was able to type slightly faster than I could think. If I were a pilot, this would be the equivalent of landing before I took off, which can lead (grammatically speaking) to some strange places. Adding letters to words, leaving letters off, transposition errors, poor digital registration (fingers on the wrong keys), spoonerisms, and other typographical nonsense can lead to, well, nonsense. Here are some of my favorite gaffs, and their definitions (alphabetized, of course — we wouldn’t want this thing to be disorderly, after all). Abreviton: the abbreviation for abbreviation. Bonions: vegetables that grow on your feet. Catoastrophe: when you drop
your breakfast. Calcullution: the improper disposal of old adding machines. CDO: the way people with OCD think OCD should be abbreviated. Clamity: when the bottom drops out of the shellfish market. Clandestune: when no one knows you’re singing. Colapse: when you and your spouse both forget your anniversary. Consteppation: a tightly packed cluster of stars that never moves. Diarhetoric: talking too much. Dilemna: Two lemnas. Disenfrenchize: to give Canadians the cold shoulder. Disengenius: insincere smart people. Duplicute: twin girls. Fibulous: a particularly clever lie. Flapulance: when butterflies pass gas. Flashlite: a dim bulb. Frantastic: it’s going to be great, but you should hurry. Phoenetically: the way the ancient Canaanites spelled. Goggle: you meant Google. Illegiterate: having children before you can read. Instituition: that creepy feeling that you get when you know your kids want to put you in a nursing home. Kleptonesia: forgetting that you stole something.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, Wayne Hoover, of 334 N. Bridgton Road, will not be responsible for any accruing debts that Samantha Hoover has established from January 2, 2011 on.
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Limpth: to walk with a lisp (or talk with a limp). Meateorite: pork chops that fall from the sky. Moriband: the Rolling Stones (okay, even I admit that this one is obscure, but it just cracks me up). Offsprung: What your kids are after they’ve left home. Andonandonandon: a 12-step program for people suffering from diarhetoric (see above). Petrifried: onion rings from the Jurassic period. Philanthropast: a formerly generous person. Plite: a small, inconsequential, predicament. Ploywood: cheap, inferior, laminated lumber. Procrastinote: A to-do list for next week. Prevenge: getting back at someone before they’ve done anything to you.
Provalone: eating cheese by yourself. Recapitulatté: a second cup of expensive coffee. Rediculous: to be silly, again. Regreet: what you feel when you meet an unpleasant person for the second time. Retrofat: what happens when you go off your diet. Revolition: redundant resolve. Swump: past tense of swamp. Taxus: big state often confused with Massachusetts. Typpo: redundant. Uncarcerate: letting a guy out of the trunk of your car. I could go onandon, off course, but I’ve run out of words… or space, anyway. And I feel bad for my editor, who had to deal with this spell-checker’s nightmare — but rest assured, I spelled all the incorrect words correctly. Nonetheless, I apologize for any incontinence.
Front Row Seat by Tom McLaughlin News Columnist
Control diminishing
If the pen is mightier than the sword, the laptop is approaching omnipotence. Instantaneous flow of information changes the world so fast, it’s hard to keep up. The power and scope of the Internet is enormous and still growing. It may have originated with government research 40 or 50 years ago, but it has grown rapidly because government has had nothing to do with it since. It’s not clear how long that will continue though, because we’re witnessing how governments around the world are vulnerable when citizens are informed. Government control over what citizens know or don’t know is diminishing fast. And it’s not just in the Middle East. Two years ago at this time, nobody in the United States ever heard of the Tea Party, but in about 18 months it has virtually taken over the U.S. House of
Representatives. Mainstream media in the United States are threatened too. After wielding their power to depict George W. Bush as a moron and anointing his successor, Barack Obama, as a savior, they ignored the Tea Party movement for about six months. It grew anyway, however, because the mainstream media no longer controls what the public knows, or doesn’t know either. People can find out whatever they want via the Internet and they do. They also spread the information around to their friends and associates online. So, when Democrat congressmen and congresswomen went home to their districts in the summer of 2009 and conducted “town hall” gatherings as they always had, they didn’t find the usual sleepy meetings where they could shake
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Town of Sweden Residents SPECIAL INFORMATIONAL MEETING Saturday, March 12, 2011 The Board of Selectmen will be holding a town informational meeting on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Town Meeting Hall. The Selectmen will discuss the road maintenance issues as well as the impact of the LD1 Levy Limit that residents will be asked to vote on at the Annual Town Meeting, March 19, 2011. Residents will not be asked to vote at this informational meeting. Information will be presented to the public and questions answered. If you have any questions, please call the Sweden Town Office at 6473944. 2T9 PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF DENMARK Nomination Papers
Nomination papers will be available on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 for the June Town Meeting at the Town Office for the following positions: Selectman, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor – One vacancy (2-year term) Selectman, Assessor & Overseer of the Poor – One vacancy (3-year term) Planning Board Members – Three vacancies (3-year terms) Nomination papers are due in the Town Clerk’s office no later than Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 4 p.m. Town elections will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Denmark Municipal Building. The Annual Town Meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Denmark Municipal Building. s/Chery Booker, Town Clerk 2T8
Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES PLANNING BOARD
The Naples Planning Board will meet on March 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for Minor Site Plan Review for property located on Route 114 and shown on Naples Tax Map U24, Lot 2, submitted by Naples Golf and Country Club. 2. An application for a Change of Use for property located on Roosevelt Trail and shown on Naples Tax Map U01, Lot 3, submitted by Naples Causeway Development. 3. An Application for Major Site Plan Review to convert a garage from residential to commercial use for property located on Roosevelt Trail and shown on Naples Tax Map U2, Lot 9, submitted by Ernest Villeneuve. Public Welcome. 2T9
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Directory Medicare nugget
By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor It is important to keep a log or diary of all your visits to doctors and any other medical providers and keep that log for at least two years. The log should, at a minimum, show the date of service, the name of the provider, and a brief note about what service was performed. Here’s an example: March 4, Dr. Slocum – angina attack, did EKG. As most Medicare beneficiaries know, after you have received services from your doctor or from a hospital, you receive a quarterly Medicare Summary Notice from Medicare. These reports are NOT bills. The notice summarizes what the provider charged, what Medicare says is the “approved” amount for whatever the doctor (or hospital) did for you, and what Medicare did or did not pay towards that approved amount. There is also a column entitled: “You may be billed.” If you have
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Medicare supplemental insurance, that amount will have been billed to your Medigap insurance carrier. Your Medigap carrier also will send you an Explanation of Benefits that provides details about what they did or did not pay. The first thing that you should do when you receive these notices is check the dates of service against your log. If you are sure that you did not go to your doctor’s office or the hospital on the date(s) shown on the notice, immediately call the toll free number shown on the notice and tell them. Make a note of the date of your phone call right on the notice. Usually, if the date is wrong, it is caused by clerical error or an improper code. But it could also be a sign of potential Medicare fraud. If you don’t recognize the name of the provider it may be because it was a person who was not directly involved in the service — like a radiologist.
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But you should call the doctor’s office or the hospital just to make sure. These precautions are really worth the effort. They can reduce the expense to you personally, and they have the added benefit of heading-off potential Medicare fraud. Many people throw away the Medicare Summary Notices or Explanation of Benefits. My advice is to save them for a couple of years. One reason to keep them on hand is to arm yourself with information in case you receive a bill from the doctor or hospital several months later. You want to be able to refer back to the reports and your log to help establish what was or wasn’t paid by Medicare or your supplemental coverage. Stan Cohen, a Medicare Volunteer Counselor, is available for free, one-on-one consultations at Bridgton Hospital on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Alternatively, call the Southern Maine Agency on Aging (800-427-7411) and ask for a Medicare Advocate.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting, Taxes, Payroll Service Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg. Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com McFadden Pratt & Associate Accounting Services Accounting/Payroll/Taxes 316 Portland Rd., Bridgton 647-4600 www.cpaprattassoc.com
ALARMS WAM-ALARM Systems Installation, Service, Monitoring Burglar-Fire-Temperature Sensors Free Security Survey 647-2323
APPLIANCE REPAIR Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC Quality service you deserve All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020
CARPETING
Newhall Const. Inc. Framing – Roofing – Finish Handyman services Shawn Newhall 743-6379
Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com
Quality Custom Carpentry Specializing in remodeling & additions Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903
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
Lake & Mtn. View Caretaking ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES Residential/Commercial cleaning House watch and pet care WardHill Architecture Exceptional references 25 yrs. exp.-Residential/Commercial 207-650-1101 Julie Parsons Custom plans, Shoreland/site plan permit Design/Build & Construction mgmt. McHatton’s Cleaning Service wardhill@roadrunner.com 807-625-7331 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water ATTORNEYS Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822 Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA Servicemaster 110 Portland Street, Fryeburg, ME 04037 Prof. Carpet Cleaning – Home/Office Fire/Smoke Damage Restoration 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com 1-800-244-7630 207-539-4452 Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA TLC Home Maintenance Co. 132 Main St. Professional Cleaning and P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 Property Management 647-8360 Housekeeping and much more 583-4314 Hastings Law Office, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 COMPUTERS Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com Backwoods Computer Consulting Virus recovery/data recovery/web sites Robert M. Neault & Associates Plus more Tim Haight 693-4580 Attorneys & Counselors at Law Ms. C’s Computer Repair Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. Senior Citizen Discount P.O. Box 1575, Naples Marjy Champagne 207-228-5279 693-3030 26 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton
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)
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
CONCRETE Concrete Works Slabs, floors, block work Custom forming & finishes Masonry repairs Bill@409-6221
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
Douglass Construction Inc. Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Custom Homes/Remodeling/Drawings Carpenter & General Contractor 30 years exp. in Lakes Region Log homes – decks – remodeling Phil Douglass, 647-3732 - Jeff Douglass, 647-9543 Fully insured – Free estimates – 207-527-2552 Sweden Rd. Bridgton Northern Extremes Carpentry Jeff Hadley Builder Custom Decks – Additions New homes, remodels, additions Remodeling – Free Estimates Painting, drywall, roofing, siding Log Hunting and Fishing Camps Kitchens, tile & wood floors Insured Bridgton 647-5028 Fully insured – free estimates
CARPET CLEANING McHatton’s Cleaning Service Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fire, Smoke, Soot, Water Certified Technicians Bridgton 647-2822, 1-800-850-2822
CONTRACTORS
Bolster’s Decorating Center Carpet-Linoleum-Ceramic Always free decorating consulting Rte. 117 at 302, Bridgton 647-5101
27 yrs. experience
207-583-4460
J. Jones Construction Services Inc. New Construction – Remodeling Roofing – Siding – Decks – Docks Free Estimates – Fully Insured Call 928-3561 www.jjonesconstruction.com
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
DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES
Letters
Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com
ELECTRICIANS All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246 A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854
Successful E.T.
ELECTRICIANS Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302 Windham 892-2286
EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824
EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599
FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074
FOUNDATIONS 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
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 Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829 Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com
INSULATION Newhall Construction Blown-in insulation Air-sealing – BPI trained Shawn 743-6379
D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012
Western Me. Insulation Co. Blown-in or Rolled – 28 yrs. exp. Free estimates – Fully insured 693-3585 – 7 days-a-week
McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net
Together. We went to six different events with our reading buddies. We really liked the freeze dance and the obstacle course. It was great to get exercise and fun to run in school. We appreciate the time and effort it took for Ms. Wolfe — our physical education teacher — and the fifth graders to organize and set up the challenges, so that E.T. would be a success. Thank you! Julia K. Vitella, Seth R.T. Ferguson Third Graders, Ms. Swanson’s Class Mrs. Valerie Wilfong, teacher New Suncook School, Lovell P.K.A. Power of the Pen
We’d like to challenge some of the egregiously longwinded letter writers to try this exercise, although given the quantity of editing down required, maybe they’d like to try a longer form, the sonnet perhaps. As Mark Twain quipped, “Sorry about the long letter, I didn’t have time to write a short one.” Nan Beury and Dan Moore While out in her car wearing Bridgton jammies PS-324 words She drove in for a “Muffin with hammies.” The youth in the booth Said, “O gosh, how uncouth, To The Editor: That gal’s jammies are covWe would like to thank Ms. ered with lambies!” Wolfe and the fifth graders of A Double Dactyl New Suncook School for the To The Editor: Milt and I recently observed most awesome E.T. ever in Hamburger, whamburger, school history. It was a real suc- our 60th wedding anniversary Bridgton McDonaldland cess. For those who don’t know with a small, intimate family Spreading its bounty on what E.T. is, it’s Exercising LETTERS, Page B Developers desperate to score Found a western ME town that said “More!” It said, “I’m real easy” The builder laughed, “hee hee” Spake the townfolk, “Caveat Emptor.”
Bouchard Electric Co. Mike Bouchard – Master Electrician Generators All types of wiring Lakes Region 583-9009
J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435
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Bringing to Bridgton its Minimum-wage-iness: (Continued from Page B) Can I work there and support Took a New England town my kids too? for a ride
Fryeburg Family Dental Preventative Dental Hygiene Services HAIRDRESSERS 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com Victoria’s Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd Mountain View Dentistry (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Dr. Leslie A. Elston Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist 207-647-3628 647-8355 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com
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March 3, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page B
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
R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882
Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222
David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016
Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858
Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595
Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340
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
LOCKSMITH Fryeburg Lock Company Master key systems/auto unlock/rekeying/safe work New installations – 24 hour service Certified – Insured – AAA 207-697-LOCK (5625)
LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029 Country Gas, Inc. LP Gas Bulk/Cylinders Box 300, Denmark Tel. 452-2151 Maingas Your Propane Specialist 1-800-648-9189
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
OIL DEALERS Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151
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
PLUMBING & HEATING A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access. Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029
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REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311
REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000 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 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 Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351
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
Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436
N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121
Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423
Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804
PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182
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
Obituaries
Page B, The Bridgton News, March 3, 2011
Martha B. Flint
James M. Sawyer
Theodore Schenkle
Martha B. Flint, 77, of Bridgton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 in her home in Bridgton. Martha died after a heroic battle with cancer. Martha was born in North Bridgton, on Dec. 19, 1933 to Horace and Annie Josephine Ridlon Flint. She graduated third in her class at Bridgton Academy in 1952. Martha was honored numerous times for her tremendous voluntarism and community contributions. She was nominated for the WCSH-6 Jefferson Award in 1992, received the Alumni Service Award from Bridgton Academy in 1992, the Outstanding Volunteer award in 2001 from the Fryeburg-Lovell VFW Auxiliary, was presented a BA Championship Watch by the Bridgton Academy basketball team in 2005, and was inducted into the Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame in 2007. Martha worked for the Norway Shoe Company for 18 years until 1971, at which point she embarked on her career with the United States Postal Service. She worked as a postal clerk for Center Lovell, Harrison, Lovell, Stoneham, North Bridgton and Portland. In 1981, she was named postmaster of 04057, in North Bridgton, a post she proudly held until her retirement in 1995. It was in the North Bridgton posting that she served not only the community, but a new class of Bridgton Academy students each year, a role she relished. Martha’s extensive community involvement included past service to: Rainbow Advisory Board, Hope Haven Gospel Mission, Town of Sweden, North Bridgton Community Club president, Bridgton Historical Society secretary, officer to the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Madonna Shrine, Bear Mountain Grange secretary, and the Heritage Fund. Martha remained active up until her last days with the FryeburgLovell VFW Auxiliary, which she had been involved since 1971, serving as president, secretary, treasurer, chaplain, and color bearer. She served as secretary to the VFW District 10, representing Cumberland County at both state and district conventions. She was an officer in Bridgton’s Order of the Eastern Star, served on the board of Bridge Crossing, and was chairwoman of the Lakeside Grange in Harrison and Oxford Pomona Grange. She frequently volunteered at the Maine Veterans Home. Martha was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Waterford Seniors, and the Golden Oldies. Martha was also very involved with the State Grange as well as the National Grange. She was a charter member of the North Bridgton Historical Society as well as the Sweden Historical Society. She served as deacon for both the North Bridgton and Sweden Churches and was the secretary and treasurer for the North Bridgton Cemetery Association. In addition, Martha formed the Bridgton Chapter of the Red Hat Society, building it to over 100 members. She also served as the first vice president of the Bridgton Hospital Guild. Martha was ever present at Bridgton Academy alumni and athletic events and enjoyed a lifetime lunch pass at the Academy where she could keep tabs on “her boys.” Years ago, she founded an award in the name of her family at Bridgton Academy that recognizes academic improvement. To date, over 30 years of Bridgton Academy graduates have been honored with the Flint Improvement Award. Martha B. Flint was a shining example of someone who loved life and lived it to the fullest. During her final weeks, there was an ever-present flow of friends and family visiting her home to share with her stories and wish her well as she prepared for this journey. She will be dearly and eternally missed by the many friends, family and fans she has left behind. In the last months of her life, Martha’s friends and family gathered several times to show her their support and appreciation. An event held at the Sweden Town Hall was standing room only and many wonderful and at times humorous stories involving Martha were shared. At a recent Bridgton Academy basketball game, the team had her favorite spot in the stands painted to celebrate her longtime support, and to remind everyone just whose spot it is. She is survived by her sister Marion Flint Brooks of Naples; brother, Samuel Flint of South Portland; loving nieces and nephew; stepdaughter Ellen Gillford; and a stepgrandson. She was predeceased by her brother, Horace Flint Jr.; sister, Mary Ann; and her stepgrandson. A celebration of Martha’s life will be held at Bridgton Academy in the Memorial Gym on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at 2 p.m. Martha requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her honor be directed to the Annie R., Horace A. and Martha B. Flint Award, care of Bridgton Academy, PO Box 292, North Bridgton, ME 04057. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuenralhome. org
SCARBOROUGH — James “Jim,” “Grandpa,” “Umpa” Morgan Sawyer, 78, of Windham, passed away Feb. 24, 2011 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. James was born on Oct. 12, 1932 in St. Paul, Minn., the son of the late Harry Raymond Sawyer and Dorotha Marie Runyon. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955, during that time he fought in the Korean Conflict War as an aerial photographer. On Dec. 12, 1953, Jim married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Leighton, at the St. Lawrence Congregational Church in Portland. He worked for Benson and Grant, Kennison Floors and Fashion Floors from 1955 to 1961. He retired from Pine State Elevator in 1995 after working there for 34 years as a construction supervisor and continued on as a State Elevator Inspector until 2000. Jim was one of the founding fathers of Windham Little League baseball that was established in 1967. He was also one of the creators of the Windham Athletic Boosters in 1971. Jim was a life member of the Deering Memorial VFW Post 6859 since 1985, serving as Post Commander from 1988 to 1990. He also served on the National Security & Foreign Affairs Committee. He was National Aide-de-Camp, Department of Maine Youth Activities chairman and served as committee member for National Youth Activities from 1990-1992. He was working as the VFW Post Quartermaster and had held that position since 1995, as well as District 10 Quartermaster. He served as Maine State VFW Commander from 2002-2003. Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara, of 57 years; two children, Ken Sawyer of Windham and Karen (Sawyer) Kelley of Naples; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marilyn Hodgdon of Portland, Blanche Pramis of Buxton and Carol Hall of Windham. Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. Funeral services followed at the funeral home, with Post Chaplin William R. Doughty officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family will be at the Maine Veterans Cemetery Augusta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, ME 04092-4097. Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Jim’s guestbook.
SWEDEN — Theodore Schenkle, 91, of Hamden, Conn., died on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at his granddaughter’s home. He was born in New Haven, Conn. on Jan. 18, 1920 the son of the late Author and Florence Russell Schenkle. He worked for Olin for 35 years, retiring in 1984. He was a devoted husband of 54 years to the late Charlotte Schenkle. He is survived by a son, Theodore Schenkle, Jr. of West Haven, Conn.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Carlino of Ansonia, Conn. and Charlotte Signor of East Haven, Conn. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Smith-Schenkle; three sisters, Dorothy Zielanski, Stephanie Kaczynski and Ruth C. Idarola; five brothers, Robert Schenkle, Jacob Duda, Warren Canfield, Charles Canfield and Joseph Depalma. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at the All Saints Cemetery in North Haven, Conn. Arrangements are under the direction of Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. andrewsgreenleaf.com
NAPLES — Anne E. Dacko, 91, of Naples, died peacefully at home on Feb. 22, 2011, surrounded by her family. The daughter of Frank and Lydia Daniel, Anne was born on Jan. 30, 1920, in Portsmouth, N.H. Anne met her beloved Walter “Darl” Dacko when she moved to Boston to work. They married in 1941 and raised seven children together. They retired to their home in Naples in 1978 and enjoyed their retirement years with the many good friends they made in the community through the Naples Country Club and the Naples Garden Club. Anne loved to read, knit and crochet, garden, and was well known as an excellent cook. Her apple pie and Polish dishes from her childhood were legendary. She was a comfort and help to all those who needed it — especially her beloved grandchildren. Her time spent with them in later years was some of the most pleasurable and meaningful moments of both her and their lives. She was predeceased by her husband Walter in 2005; and her son, Ronald in 1998. She leaves her daughter Judith Gramstorff of Worcester, Mass.; son Robert Dacko of Dunbarton, N.H.; daughters Christine Cater of Natick, Mass., Darlene Baker of Plymouth, Mass., Andrea Dacko of Naples and Paula Colantuno of Boston, Mass.; 12 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Visiting hours were held on Friday, Feb 25, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco. A funeral Mass was held on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bridgton. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhomeinc.com Those wishing to remember Anne are asked to make a donation to either Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, who lovingly helped care for Anne through her illness, or to Camp Sunshine, Casco.
BOSTON, MASS. — David Gordon Lubrano, 80, died on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 in Boston, Mass., surrounded by his family. Mr. Lubrano was born on Oct. 19, 1930 in Providence, R.I. He completed his secondary school education at Moses Brown School in Providence. He then graduated from Brown University in 1952, where he was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity, a writer for the school newspaper, a member of the orchestra, and on both the tennis and ski teams. In 1956, he received his Master of Business Administration degree with distinction from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. After college and prior to graduate school, Mr. Lubrano served in the U.S. Army with the Military Police during the Korean Conflict, where he was stationed in Seoul for which he received his combat infantry badge. He began his career as a certified public accountant for Arthur Anderson’s Boston Office. He left the firm in 1968 and co-founded National Medical Care, a provider of kidney dialysis services, which ultimately went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. During the course of his 12 years of service at National Medical Care, Mr. Lubrano acted as senior vice president, treasurer and director of the firm. In 1980, Mr. Lubrano joined Apollo Computer Inc., one of the first vendors of graphical workstations that dominated the corporate landscape around Chelmsford, Mass. and helped establish Route 128 as the east coast challenger to California’s Silicon Valley. He ultimatley served as its chief financial officer. From 1980 to 1987, Apollo was the country’s largest manufacturer of network workstations. Mr. Lubrano resigned from Apollo in 1986 to found his own venture capital firm, 21st Century Ventures Inc. Over decades, Mr. Lubrano served on the board of directors of numerous corporations including Staples Inc. and Bitstream Inc. He also served on the board of trustees of each of the educational institutions of which he was a graduate, including the Moses Brown School, Brown University, and the Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College. At the time of his death, Mr. Lubrano served on the Board of Trustees of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Mr. Lubrano was the son of the late Jack and Ruth Lubrano of Providence, R.I. Before he was stricken by mesothelioma in 2010, he fully intended to break their record for longevity (102 and 107 years, respectively.) He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Jean Hambleton Lubrano, with whom he raised a family of five. Mr. Lubrano resided in Hingham, Mass., Bridgton and Vero Beach, Fla. For a period of time in the mid-1980s, he was the co-owner of the Pleasant Mountain Ski Resort in Bridgton, and helped install the mountain’s first triple chairlift. He was an avid skier, hiker, camper, canoeist, golfer and tennis player. He had a great love of music and was a longtime supporter of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He married Jean Keyo of Hingham, Mass. in 2005, and the couple split their time between Massachusetts, Maine and Florida. In his last years, Mr. Lubrano was happiest piloting his boat, The Satin Doll, on the waters of Moose Pond in Maine with his wife. Mr. Lubrano is survived by his wife, Jean Keyo Lubrano; his five children, Beth Dwyer of Pembroke, Mass., Stacy Lamson of Amesbury, Mass., Steven Lubrano of Hanover, N.H., Jennifer Clayton of Hingham, Mass. and Kathryn Robinson of Providence, R.I.; and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Lubrano was a loyal congregant of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Hingham, Mass. where a memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 1 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to Loon Echo Land Trust for the Preservation of Pleasant Mountain, 1 Chase Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 or the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, 1317 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. See www.Keohane.com for online condolences and directions.
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Mercedes Blanchard HARFORD’S POINT — Mercedes “Duddy” Blanchard, 74, died on Feb. 22, 2011, at C.A. Dean Hospital in Greenville. She was born in Greenville on Sept. 2, 1936, the daughter of William and Florence (Littlefield) McIver. She was a lifelong resident of the Greenville-Rockwood area and attended Greenville schools. Duddy loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman who preferred the rivers, lakes and woods of the Moosehead area. She loved fishing, hunting and trapping and was a member of the “Big Buck Club.” She even built canoes with her late husband, Harold “Doc” Blanchard. Active in local affairs, Duddy was affiliated with a variety of organizations, including the School Board, Union Evangelical Church, Order of the Eastern Star, member of the women’s club, coach of the girls’ high school basketball team in the early 1960s, and volunteer at the local food cupboard. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold “Doc” Blanchard in 2005. She is survived by three children, Stephen Irvine of Portland, Julia Lavigne of Greenville and Sheila Harvell of New Sharon; three stepsons, Keith Blanchard of Raymond, Harold Blanchard of Greenville and David Blanchard of Raymond; three stepdaughters, Dr. Sharon Blanchard-Kimball of Pittsfield, Patricia Glidden of South China and Kimberly Bengtson of Millbury, Mass.; 21 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 25, at the Union Evangelical Church in Greenville. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the church, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Veon officiating. Spring burial will be in the Greenville Cemetery. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Greenville. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com Those who wish may make donations to: C.A. Dean Hospital, P.O. Box 1129, Greenville, ME 04441 or to Union Evangelical Church, P.O. Box 368, Greenville, ME 04441.
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AUBURN — Willis L. “Red” Stepp, 91, of Poland Springs passed away on Feb. 25, 2011, while in the care of The Hospice House in Lewiston. He was born on Dec. 3, 1919, in Butler Co., Penn. to Merle L. and Ethel Olive (Lefever) Stepp. Red enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served on the USS Dionne (DE-261), a destroyer escort set off into the Pacific, protecting U.S. convoys. While stationed in Portland, he met his lifelong bride, Pauline E. Eastman, whom he married on June 9, 1943. Red’s life and love revolved around his family and his faith. A born-again Christian, Red taught a young couple’s Sunday school class every Sunday at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Portland for over 30 years. After retiring, he and his wife of 68 years became members of the Poland Baptist Church, where Red also taught Sunday school for as long as his health permitted. He was known for his deep and infectious laugh, his love of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the enjoyment brought from hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Of very special joy to Red were all the hours he spent with each and every grandchild and great-grandchild. A pipe fitter by trade, Red was a member of Local 217 of the United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC Service Techs. Red’s intelligence, skill set, work ethic, and integrity made him a highly sought-after man for such major local projects as the HVAC systems in the Maine Medical Center and Northeast Cold Storage in Portland, Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, and the Maine State Prison in Thomaston. Once when hospitalized at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Red told of his previous hospital visits, crawling around in the ceiling he was viewing from his bed. Red is survived by his wife; five children, Sandra Ciufia of Monterey, Calif., James Stepp of Casco, Susan Smith of Newark, Del., Pamela Stepp of Chicago, Ill. and Stephen Stepp of Millbrook, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sibling, Jean Bailey of Gibsonia, Penn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Theron (Chip) and Richard (Dick) Stepp and a sister, Ethel (Betty) Oswald. Friends were received by the family at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Rd., Casco, on Tuesday, March 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service celebrating the life of Willis L. Stepp was held on Wednesday, March 2 at the Poland Baptist Church, Maine St. (Route 26), Poland. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Red’s memory be sent to: The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., PO Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819 or The Gideon’s International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
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Pauline C. Layne STOW — Pauline Carole Gillchrest Layne, 78, of Stow passed away on Feb. 25, 2011. She was born in South Waterboro on March 14, 1932, to Wendell B. and Ruth E. (Berry) Gillchrest. She moved to Stow with her mother and stepfather Armand Pepin in 1945. She graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1949. Pauline was more than a mom; she was a best friend and playmate that loved to have her family near her, playing board games, going for rides (moose looking), yard sales, bookstores, watching old movies and most of all holiday get-togethers. She instilled in her children the love of reading and her quick wit. Pauline is survived by her brother L.T.C. Armand O. Pepin Jr. (USA/ Ret.) of Columbia, Md.; her five children who were by her side when she died, Cynthia W. Butters Jr. of Stow, Lisa Layne of Stow, Suzanne Evans of Marble, Colo., James W. Layne Jr. of Stow and Sandra Greenleaf of Fryeburg. She is also survived by her three grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery South in South Waterboro. Memorial contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037 or to the Activities Department at Fryeburg Health Care Center, 70 Fairview Drive, Fryeburg. Arrangements were handled by Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org
Dianne Monaghan PORTLAND — Dianne Monaghan, 52, of Portland, passed away Feb. 26, 2011 at the Maine Medical Center after a short illness. Dianne was born in Portland on April 12, 1958, a daughter of Albert and Barbara (Lowell) Yates. Dianne was predeceased by her father; and a daughter, Tammy Daigle. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy Keaten of Portland; her two sons, Albert and Charlie Keaten of Baldwin; three brothers and four sisters; along with three granddaughters. Visiting hours were held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Independent Death Care of Maine, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland followed by a funeral service. Interment was at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland, immediately following the services. To offer words of condolence to the family, sign a guest book and share memories, go to the obituary page at www.independentdeathcare. com
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SOUTH PORTLAND — Lorraine Brown Diffin Pennington, 70, passed away on Feb. 25, 2011 after a 14-month courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Lorraine was born in Berlin, N.H. on July 3, 1940, the daughter of Martha (Howard) Newcomb and Solomon Brown. The family moved to the Portland area when she was six years old. Lorraine attended Portland area schools. While at Portland High School, she participated in various activities including basketball and gymnastics. She would leave Portland High in her senior year to marry Allie D. Diffin. Allie and Lorraine had seven children, and she wanted to instill in them the importance of a high school education, so at the age of 32, she enrolled in Portland Adult Education where she received her high school diploma. Although they already had a house full, over the years, Lorraine and Allie would welcome several other children into their home, making them a part of their family. Although she loved being a homemaker, Lorrain worked many different jobs to help with the family finances. Some of these include working at Brown’s Wharf in Portland, as a housekeeper for the Holiday Inn By the Bay, for Upstairs Downstairs, and for the Maine Medical Center. She was a lunchroom aide for Reiche School and during the last of her working years at the Redbank School. Lorrain had a love of life and people. She enjoyed dancing to the oldies, playing cards and spending time with her family and friends. Most of all she loved Christmas! She was a woman who gave much, but asked for nothing in return. Under her senior class picture was written “a friend to all,” and that is what she was. Lorraine was predeceased by her first husband Allie D. Diffin Sr. in December of 1979; a sister, Hilda Holt; her mother, Martha; stepfather, Ellsworth Newcomb; and father, Solomon Brown. She leaves behind her second husband of 27 years, Ora E. Pennington Jr.; four daughters, Verna Nguyen of Casco, Terry Bisson of Biddeford, Tammy Diffin of Biddeford and Carolyn Diffin of Westbrook; three sons, Allie Diffin Jr. of Biddeford, Robert Diffin of Yarmouth and Michael Diffin of Portland; a foster daughter, Mary Cardona of Portland; three stepsons, Ora (Eddie) Pennington III of Lantana, Fla., Terry Pennington of Warren and Leonard Pennington of Warren; 33 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alois O’Clair and Viola Emery of Las Vegas, Nev. and Rev. Laura-Lee Bowden of Sanford; a brother, Robert Brown of South Portland; four half sisters; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at Independent Death Care, 660 Brighton Avenue in Portland. Burial will be held in the spring at Forest City Cemetery in South Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122, or Hospice of Southern Maine, Attn: Development, 180 US Route 1, #1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
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(Continued from Page 10B) 3, 2011, will showcase more than 100 works of art by students throughout the state, from elementary school through high school. All participating students will receive certificates of recognition. An exhibition celebration will be held at the Museum on Saturday, March 5, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public and refreshments will be served. The following SAD 61
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(Continued from Page 10B) During the daytime Showcase Day, individuals may join school activities for a short period or for the entire day. Check in upon arrival in the main lobby of the school. Students will be available to explain the school scheduling process and to escort visitors to classes they wish to attend. Though teachers will not be available for parent conferences on this day, it is an opportunity to see how lessons are taught and how students engage in the learning process. The final Showcase Day is scheduled on Friday, May 13. For more information, please call 647-3581 or 693-6221 and ask for Jamie Riel.
students will be featured in the exhibition: Leona KlugeEdwards and Emma Rickert of Lake Region High School in Naples; Madison Wildey of Lake Region Middle School in Naples; Shelby Lynn Sheldrick of Songo Locks Elementary School in Naples; Sarah Stefaniak of Sebago Elementary School; and Davin Tafuri of Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton.
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hands and renew acquaintances. Citizens had informed themselves about President Obama’s proposed health care bill and they asked questions the representatives could not answer. They knew more about the bill than their Congressional representatives did and recorded congressional ignorance on video. They put the videos on YouTube and they “went viral,” as the expression goes now. As a result, most of those congressmen and congresswomen were voted out last November in a conservative, Tea Party tsunami. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi never knew what hit her. She’d heard about the crowds her minions were encountering in their home districts back in 2009. She sensed how nervous they were too, but she insisted those crowds did not represent a grassroots uprising of concerned citizens as the minions suspected. She called the boisterous, town-hall gatherings “Astroturf” as if they were rent-a-crowds ginned up by Republicans. Not recognizing that a new political phenomenon was emerging, she thought it was politics as usual until she found how wrong her assessment had been by becoming the former Speaker of the House. And it’s not just Congress. The Tea Party voted out governors and state legislatures across America and the new ones have started cutting government in formerly-Democratic enclaves like Wisconsin. The Democrats’ core constituencies — bloated, over-
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(Continued from Page B) gathering planned by our sons and their mates — Gene and Cathy, Jerry and Terri, Davis and Tanya — bringing Dean home from Texas. We had a great time sharing old memories and being together. Having been born and raised in Bridgton, living through the Depression days, raising five children, having our own business, Milt’s Gulf Station and Milt’s Sales & Service, having lost many trials and challenges of life, we learned it depends on Jesus Christ and God’s word to live by. We are born with a spirit, soul and body and need to alter the direction and decisions of our lives from what we want to God’s purpose with the talents and abilities given to us. We need to recognize our bad habits, choices and decisions that are selfish, greedy and destructive. In these present days, we all need to be alarmed at the cost of the corruption surrounding us. We have different personalities for a purpose — to blend our differences, not oppose them with criticism or judging. With all the biased politicians and media, our freedom and liberties are being destroyed. Removing history and the knowledge of our Founding Fathers, plus other changes in education, play a big deterrent to the present generation and times. Remember Lincoln’s “Gettysburg” speech that this nation, “under God,” shall have a new birth of freedom and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Milt and Betty Cross Bridgton
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paid, arrogant, out-of-touch government unions are on the ropes and getting pummeled. Union demonstrators were indeed the Astroturf Pelosi thought she was seeing two years ago. The unions turned out their troops in Wisconsin, Indiana and elsewhere to protest state budget cuts and they were getting paid to do so by taxpayers. These publicsector parasites called in sick at their schools and civil service jobs, then acted out tantrums at state capitols — hoping to keep the taxpayer money-spigot flowing. Tea Party taxpayers showed up to counter-protest at their own
expense. They paid to be there and realized that they’re paying for the other side to be there too through their tax money. They were even paying for the publicly-funded doctors who wrote phony sick notes to shield teachers from accountability to their superintendents. Thanks to the Internet, the Tea Party learned about how they’re funding public employees who don’t work as hard as they do, who have more job security than they do, who make more money than they do, who have a better medical plan than they do, who have more generous pension benefits than they do, and
who pay less for it all than they do. President Obama has made several statements in support of his public-employee-union constituents and the mainstream media depicts them as sympathetically as possible, but it’s not working the way it used to. Citizens aren’t buying it. Why? They have their own sources of information now. Old political playbooks have to be re-written everywhere. The Internet is changing everything. The laptop is king. Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a middle school U.S. History teacher. He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint.net
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will be opened and read aloud at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at SAD 61 Central Office located at 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, ME. Bids received after 2 p.m. will not be considered and will be returned unopened. General contract proposals must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check for 5% of the proposal or a satisfactory bid bond (2-C1) in a similar amount. The owner reserves the right to waive all formalities, and reject any and all proposals or to accept any proposal. Proposals shall be sub-mitted upon the form provided by the Architect. The selected General Contractor will be required to furnish a 100% contract performance bond and a 100% contract payment bond to cover the execution of the work which shall be in conformity with the form of bonds contained in section 2-C of the specifications and for the contract amount.
non-refundable check of $100 to cover handling for each set. Handling charge checks are to be made payable to Xpress Copy. Additional arrangements for shipments to Canadian addresses must be made directly with Xpress Copy. Deposits must be received by Xpress Copy either by mail or hand delivery prior to release of documents. Documents will be available only at Xpress Copy, 100 Fore Street, Portland, Maine 04101 (207-775-2444) after 12:00 noon on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. No other printers are authorized to print or reproduce documents. These documents are copyrighted. Copies of Addenda will be mailed, emailed and/or delivered to registered bidders without charge. The full amount of deposit will be refunded to all Bidders returning Drawings, Specifications and Addenda to Xpress Copy in good condition within ten (10) business days after date of the General Bid opening. This applies to all bidders except the successful general contractor. Refunds will not be given at Xpress Copy; they will be returned by mail from Xpress Copy. Good conditions is defined as Drawings, Specifications, and Addenda bound in original condition and unmarked. All documents must be returned to Xpress Copy. All telephone calls and correspondence in connection with this Project will be addressed to the office of the Architect, Attention: Chad Reed, PDT Architects, P.A., 49 Dartmouth Street, Portland, Maine 04101. TEL 207-775-1059 x342, FAX 207775-2694, E-MAIL reed@pdtarchs.com PRE-BID SITE WALK (not mandatory) General Contractors and filed Sub Contractors are requested to attend an onsite Pre-Bid Conference at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2011. Other interested subcontractors or suppliers are invited to attend. The prequalified General Contractors for the Project are: Arthur C. Dudley Contractor/Builder, Inc. Standish, ME Hebert Construction, LLC Lewiston, ME Davis & Hanscom, Inc. Steep Falls, ME
Subcontractors submitting proposals to General Langford & Low, Inc. Contractors for work listed on general contractor’s Portland, ME proposal form (2B-1) and the notice to contractors form (2-A), are required to send or deliver a copy of Eckman Construction Company, Inc. their proposals to the Maine Construction Bid Bedford, NH Depository, 188 Whitten Road, PO Box 5519, Ledgewood Construction Augusta, Maine 04332, and to be considered valid, South Portland, ME must be received in the bid depository on or before H.E. Callahan Construction 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in accordance with Auburn, ME the Instructions to Bidders, Section 1-A, and the General Conditions and Regulations of the Maine Bidding Documents may be examined at: Construction Bid Depository, on the form provided Construction Summary of NH/Maine & VT by the Architect. No bids will be accepted by the 734 Chestnut Street Bid Depository after that time. Manchester, NH 03104 Subcontract proposals filed with the bid Associated General Contractors of Maine depository must be accompanied by a satisfactory 188 Whitten Road, PO Box 5519 bid bond, in conformity with the form of bond Augusta, ME 04332-5519 contained in Section 2-D1, made out to the Owner, for 5% of the sub-proposal amount, and filed Construction Summary separately in the WHITE envelope. Southern Maine Plan Room c/o Cross Insurance The selected subcontractors, required to file their 2331 Congress Street sub-proposals with the bid depository, will also be Portland, ME 04102 required to furnish the selected general contractor with a 100% performance bond and a 100% Construction Summary payment bond, for their portion of the work, in Northern Maine Plan Room conformity with the form of bonds contained in Cross Insurance Building section 2-D2 and 2-D3. 74 Gilman Road Subcontractors required to file their subBangor, ME 04401 proposals and bid bonds with the bid depository are McGraw Hill Construction/F.W. Dodge Corp. as follows: c/o Spiller’s Reprographics Masonry: Divisions 4. 224 Gorham Road Mechanical: Divisions 22 and 23. Scarborough, ME 04074 Electrical: Divisions 26. Xpress Copy Official forms and envelopes for sub-proposals 144 Fore Street may be obtained from the office of the Maine Portland, ME 04101 Construction Bid Depository, 188 Whitten Road, PO Box 5519, Augusta, Maine 04332. Willis HRH Northern New England General Bidders and Subcontractors may obtain sets of Drawings and Specification, including instruction to Bidders and Bid Forms. No partial sets will be issued. Each set(s) must be pre-ordered by phoning Xpress Copy (207-775-2444) or by written request. All monies must be in U.S. Dollars, whether in the form of cash or checks. All requests for contract documents must be accompanied by a $125 refundable deposit (see condition below) in the form of cash or check made payable to PDT Architects, and A SEPARATE, ADDITIONAL
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WORK SHOWN AT MUSEUM — Davin Tafuri’s print entitled “Seasons” has been chosen to represent Stevens Brook Elementary School in the Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month exhibit this year. Each year, Maine art educators are allowed to choose one artwork per school for the exhibit. The show will be at the museum for the month of March. Davin will receive his award at the museum on March 5.
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PORTLAND — This year celebrates the 31st anniversary of Youth Art Month Exhibitions in Maine, and the 17th annual exhibition at the Portland Museum of Art. The Museum’s exhibition, running from March 1 through April SAD 61 ART, Page B
Hannah Sawyer of Lovell, a junior at Gettysburg College (Pa.), has been placed on the Dean’s Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the fall 2010. Students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester’s work are placed on the college’s Dean’s Honor List. Andrew O’Neill of Raymond has been named to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Dean’s List for the fall 2010 semester. Andrew is a sophomore majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Ashley Hunt of Naples has been named to the Hartwick College (Oneonta, N.Y.) Dean’s List for the fall 2010 term. Each term, students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better are recognized with this honor. Ashley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Hunt. UMF Dean’s List The University of Maine at Farmington has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2010 semester. Local students include: Tareyn Vigna of Bridgton; Devin Fitzgerald and Taylor Kemp of Casco; Amber Crecelius, Chelsea Hill and Thomas West of Fryeburg; Hannah Huber, Jacqueline Potvin and Elizabeth Stevenson of Raymond; and Maranda Drew of Stow.
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COLLEGIATE EXCELLENCE — Brothers Ryan and Keegan McGowan of Naples earned Dean’s List recognition at their respective colleges during the fall semester. Ryan (right) finished the first semester of his senior year at Emerson College in Boston on the Dean’s List with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7. Ryan is currently interning on the “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” in Los Angeles and will graduate from Emerson this May. Ryan is a 2007 graduate of Lake Region High School. Keegan McGowan finished the first semester of his freshman year at Newbury College on the Dean’s List. Keegan is a Pre-Law major at Newbury and is a 2010 graduate of Lake Region High School. Ryan and Keegan are the sons of Patrick and Karie McGowan of Naples.
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Lake Region High School will host the third in a series of its daytime “Showcase Days” on Wednesday, March 9. The day is designed to give parents an opportunity to enter the daily community of their students. There will also be opportunities to learn more about the new school model that will be implemented beginning next year. Since the SAD 61 School Board approved of the new school model in December, work on its design and implementation has quickly moved forward. Presentations and informal discussion groups to explain the new model and how it is unfolding will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Many individuals have contacted the school with questions concerning how the school will operate next year, and this is an opportunity to have questions answered. There will be additional opportunities to learn more in the coming weeks, including late afternoon and evening discussion groups. Information also will be posted on the LRHS website as details develop. SHOWCASE, Page B
(Continued from Page B) note with a 7-4 win over the New England Stars. Charlie Gendron (Boxford, Mass.) jumpstarted with Wolverines offensive attack with an assist from Sean Williamson (Falmouth, Mass.). Williamson then scored back-to-back goals to bring the total up to three for the Wolverines. His first was assisted by Erik Burke (Manchester, N.H.) and Dan Cushing (Wilmington, Mass.). Williamson’s second goal was assisted by Gendron and Tanner Chase (York). Todd Brow (Winslow) tallied a goal off assists from Ryan Dooley (Topsfield, Mass.) and Marco Spisso (Highland Falls, N.Y). Cushing netted the next goal with help from Sean Yule (West Newton, Mass.) and Spisso. Spisso then netted his own goal off a feed from Dooley and Brow. Tim Marshall (Hull, Mass.) recorded BA’s last goal of the season off a pass from Sam Parent (Hinesburg, Mass.) and Mike Clancy (Hampton, N.H). Jesse Little (Freedom) started in net and saved 17 of 20 shots. John Fitzgerald (Arlington, Mass.) came in for the third period and saved nine of the 10 shots he saw. With the season officially over, Coach Mike Meserve is happy with the results. “We had a great season. I know what I’m the most proud of is how we came together as a team and how we competed each and every time we stepped on the ice,” Coach Meserve said. Up next The basketball team will travel to Beverly, Mass. to compete in the NEPSAC Tournament. Q uarterfinals opened Wednesday.
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